Thembalami’s journey of transformation
The transformation at Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre over the past decade is remarkable, says residents, staff members and residents’ family members. Housed in a huge building on 2.3 hectares …
Bonnets to make the Easter bunny proud
A-head of the pack at Rand Aid’s Inyoni Creek retirement village birthday tea and Easter bonnet parade on April 7 were Vicki Arderne (Most Original), Pat Butler (Most Stylish) and …
Rand Aid workshop nails it for handy men and women!
There is a lot of drilling, soldering and hammering being done by the residents of Rand Aid Association’s various complexes. A huge workshop area has been made available to those …
Kitty turns 102
Ron Smith Care Centre resident Kitty Venn celebrated yet another milestone on April 5, 2019, when she turned 102. Residents and staff of the care centre’s Lakeside wing joined Kitty’s …
Thembalami to hold May fete
Thembalami Care Centre in Lombardy East will host its annual fete on May 25 and already the residents are hard at work making items in occupational therapy that will be …
Keeping hands, bodies and minds nimble
Tai chi – which involves slow, graceful exercise and regulated breathing – improves elders’ safety and health, which is why Thembalami Care Centre’s occupational therapy (OT) includes regular tai chi …
Celebrating 10 years of being touched by the Angels
The halos of the Inyoni Angels shone a little brighter when a special brunch was hosted to thank them for their ongoing support of Thembalami Care Centre. On March 28, …
Glitz and glam happy hour
On March 27, the residents and staff of Rand Aid-run Ron Smith Care Centre dressed up in their glittering finery to attend a Glitz and Glam-themed happy hour, hosted by …
Veteran blood donor is an everyday hero
Thornhill Manor retirement village resident Robbie Vermont has helped save 450 lives by regularly donating blood. Every unit of blood donated is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets, …
Gordon takes over Probus reins
The Thornhill Manor Probus Club held its 2019 induction dinner on March 19 at the Rand Aid Association retirement village in Modderfontein. Pictured are new President Gordon Drummond with Past …