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Thembalami’s Kira turns 100
Thembalami Care Centre resident Kira Plessis is 100 years young! Born in Russia in 1915, during the early years of World War I, Kira spent much of her young adult years travelling Europe. Continue reading Thembalami’s Kira turns 100
Tarentaal renovations
Tarentaal retirement village in Lyndhurst is being spruced up! Run by Rand Aid Association, the village offers affordable rental accommodation to 316 residents. Set in spacious and secure grounds with generous garden areas, Tarentaal is enjoying a loving dose of attention, with the housing units being repainted, new gutters being erected, road markings and railings repainted, and the hall, pub, clinic, podiatry unit and other amenities also benefiting from a new coat of paint. Continue reading Tarentaal renovations
Thornhill Manor Garden Club
Started six years ago by resident Wendy Hunt, the Thornhill Manor Garden Club is blooming. With over 30 members today, the group meets on a monthly basis to share gardening tips and anecdotes. At the March 20 meeting, Trevyn Riekert of the Garden Shop chatted to the club members about fuschias, which are popular in pots and baskets. With the Modderfontein-based Rand Aid retirement village boasting landscaped gardens and beautiful water features, the garden club members are never short of inspiration. Pictured are chairwoman Wendy Hunt and Dawn Burls with the beautiful Proteas that were grown by Dawn and raffled off at the meeting.
New-look OT for Wedge Gardens
In line with its commitment to holistic rehabilitation, Wedge Gardens treatment centre has renovated its occupational therapy (OT) suite. Continue reading New-look OT for Wedge Gardens
Team spirit embraced at Wedge Gardens
Cheers and braai smoke filled the air on Friday, March 20, when Wedge Gardens treatment centre officially opened its beach volleyball court. Continue reading Team spirit embraced at Wedge Gardens
PocketMedia® powers ahead through innovation
With South Africa focused on finding solutions to its short- and long-term energy challenges, the 18th Annual Power and Electricity World Africa from 24 – 25 March 2015 is an important one on our business calendar. Continue reading PocketMedia® powers ahead through innovation
Thornhill Manor Probus Induction Dinner
The Thornhill Manor Probus Club held its Induction Dinner on March 17 at the Rand Aid Association retirement village in Modderfontein. Seventy-six members enjoyed a delicious meal and a chance to interact with their peers, all former captains of industry, professionals and businessmen. Entertaining Robbie Vermont, himself a resident of Thornhill Manor, was MC and special guest was Rotary Edenvale President Pam Kemp. The 2015 President is Desmond Edgar, who was overseas on the night. Vice President is Bob Davies, Secretary Edna Magua, Treasurer Don Gaynam, while Enid Dixon and Jenny Brownson are committee members. Pictured are Frayne Mathijs and Jen Cruickshank, who assisted in the running of the evening; Pam and Archie Kemp and Esme Erasmus (Thornhill Manor Manager).
Thornhill Manor St Patrick and wool for goodwill knitters
For they are jolly good fellows… Jen Cruickshank won the Thornhill Manor raffle and accepting her prize at the Rand Aid retirement village’s recent St Patrick’s dinner was husband John Cruickshank (bottom), with a little help from fellow resident Robbie Vermont. The prize was donated by the village’s sewing circle and all proceeds went towards purchasing wool to make much-needed blankets, scarves, beanies and gloves for the underprivileged.
Thornhill Manor residents Terence and Barbara Riley enjoyed the blarney at the Rand Aid Association retirement village’s St Patrick’s dinner on March 12. Held in the village’s community centre, 66 residents enjoyed a traditional Irish meal followed by dancing and Irish coffees.