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ISSUE # 144
AUGUST 2019
Celebrating Amazing Women
BY LISA BELL
In August we celebrate Women’s
Day and many don’t know the
significance behind it, other than
another excuse to have a public
holiday on 09 August.
Without going into the deep
details, it all began back on
09 August 1956, when over
14 000 women staged a march
on the Union Buildings, with a
view to having their say on
proposed amendments to the
Urban Areas Act of 1950, called GIVE OF WHAT WE THINK IS A CONNECT WITH OLD FRIENDS
“pass laws”. STANDARD On a softer and less intense
Many young women do not have approach, what about reaching
What has come about from this the basics that we all take for out to an old friend you haven’t
one march, is a focus on women granted. Reach out to your local seen in months or years?
and the many struggles they NPO in the area and see how you There was a reason you became
have had and still have today. can contribute - many daily friends, to begin with, so
Some areas of focus are items are needed, from infant consider those reasons, and
parenting, unequal pay, sexual care to self-care. arrange a coffee or a day out.
harassment, schooling for girls As you grow older, very often
and domestic violence. FOCUS ON THE REAL MEANING having a good friend to yak to or
While these areas may not have AND GIVE BACK offload on, is very needed. Your
affected many of us directly, we The original cause for the march female connections become
can still reflect and appreciate was to highlight areas where important and as Jane Fonda
that there are many women who women were suffering. If you quipped, “Women’s friendships
deal with these on a daily basis. know of a community in need or are like a renewable source of
even just an individual woman power!” And, we can all do with
Since the march began and we who could do with some help, some more energy nowadays.
started celebrating women over reach out today.
the years on this day, there have FOR THE MEN
been significant advances and Think of the organisations that No, this article is not just geared
assistance that have come from home unwed and young towards women. We encourage
the focus. mothers. Consider donating all men to consider the beauty
items or your time for the month and sheer wonder of the women
HOW ELSE CAN WE REMEMBER, of August or longer. in their lives. Think about how
CELEBRATE AND HELP you can celebrate them – make
AMAZING WOMEN? In many communities, domestic August all about them and treat
While we all should be violence is very rife. While we your lady/ies in your life to a
celebrating, not only women don’t promote that you walk in magical day or even month of
every day, but everyone in their and try to mend things yourself, pure spoiling.
efforts to make it through this consider how your contributions
journey called life, there are a to many NPOs in support, We look forward to the stories
few notable ways to honour the however small or large, can make you will tell us from your focus-
amazing women in our lives. a vast difference. women month!
CHAIRMAN'S CHATTER
The
OUR WONDERFUL RESTAURANT
CHAIRMAN'S On a more serious note, several Directors met recently
in an attempt to find a way forward in correcting the
CHATTER
financial woes facing the restaurant. We noted that
much progress had been made in establishing financial
and cost controls. The Point of Sale system is
functioning and is assisting with invoicing, ordering and
I often need to pinch myself to make sure I am not stock control. For the long term good of the resort, we
dreaming. Oasis is a dream come true. As one edges would like to maintain a restaurant that is more than a
closer to retirement, one’s concern is “where will we “fast food joint” and definitely more than a canteen.
retire”. There are many options, but few places are as We would like to make every effort to satisfy the needs
amazing as Oasis. The position of Oasis, within Century of all our residents.
City, adds so much to our quality of life. The walking Charles Kilner and Dudley Boyd have engaged with
trails, the artwork and the close proximity to all Marx and Karen to facilitate a change that is acceptable
essentials. Several Oasis folk walk to the mall to do to the majority of the residents. The overriding concern
minor shopping purchases, with Dischem, a day clinic, is the financial loss that the restaurant is making at
several dentists, doctors, physiotherapists, all just a present. We have increased the prices and put in place
short walk away. In addition, there are several a cheaper dining option, but some patrons have
restaurants nearby. And, it is so easy to collect family decided to boycott the facility because of the increased
from the airport, except in peak traffic times. prices. We cannot continue allowing for such a huge
deficit to be financed by increasing the levy or eating
WHAT TO DO WITHIN CENTURY CITY? into our reserves. We all need to come to terms with
Intaka Island is Cape Town’s well-kept secret, and it's the fact that food prices have increased, and prices of
right on our doorstep. Take a picnic basket and enjoy the meals will need to increase to cater for the
breakfast within the Island surrounded by the sound of additional input cost.
many species of birds. For the photographers amongst Nevertheless, we need to ensure that the food served
our residents, an hour or two spent in one of the hides to us is sufficient, well prepared, healthy and served
will yield a harvest of precious memories. efficiently with a smile. The management will
For the more adventurous, and believe me many Oasis investigate any complaints received regarding a lesser
residents still seek a challenge, there is the Park Run, than perfect dining experience. Please let your
canoeing, stand up paddling (SUP), cycling, and you can criticism be noted promptly and tempered with a good
head to the Century City running club who meet on attitude. And, rather please complain to Management
Tuesdays. You can also watch the touch rugby on and not to your fellow diners, as this causes more
Central Park if you fancy. unpleasantness.
On the first Saturday and Sunday of March, the Century Remember the restaurant belongs to us, the owners,
City Sports Festival takes place. Head down to watch and its success will add to our investment. For many
the dragon boat races, the canoe racing, SUP events, buyers, the restaurant clinched the sale at the time of
cycling, as well as a 10km and a 5km fun run. There is deciding to purchase. The problems are not
also canoe polo, a really interesting sport to watch. We insurmountable, but we will need the buy-in from us
also have several food markets available within the all. Please make use of the restaurant, the coffee shop
Century City precinct throughout the year. and shortly, when we receive our liquor license, the
Why am I chattering about all these activities? Because I bar. Eat, drink and be merry, there are no roadblocks
do not believe there are any other Retirement Resorts en route to your apartment.
in the world, so well positioned as Oasis Luxury In closing, a big thank you to the Directors who have
Retirement Resort with so many activities happening all given of their time to address this problem. To Tom
around. Knight for his valuable insight and input, to Joe Franco
for his knowledgeable contribution, and of course to
AND WITHIN OASIS? Charles and Dudley for their time and effort.
Within Oasis, we also have exceptional activities. I can Thanks also to Karen for her efforts to find a solution,
highly recommend the water aerobics. I was initially and to Marx for his willing participation in these efforts,
concerned that if I failed the balance exercises I would and Julio for all the number crunching.
be whisked off to the Frail Care. This proved to be an
unreasonable fear. Seriously though, I do believe that Continue to enjoy the prime of your lives.
the exercise routine is exceptionally good for our
overall fitness. Please avail yourselves of one or many
of the activities on offer.
Ron O'Brien
FROM THE MANAGER'S DESK
From the
Manager's Desk
GREENING OASIS
The Oasis recycling programme is relaunching on
01 August with an interesting and informative talk
BY KAREN RAE
by the Wasteplan Sustainability Manager, Mike
Pienaar, on 12 August. I’ve been given a sneak
Dear Residents preview of the information that Mike will present
and the future looks a little scary, especially around
It’s good to be back in Cape Town and at Oasis! the impact of plastics on our oceans. Wasteplan,
Thank you for the well wishes as I left and the the Oasis business partner for the Greening Oasis
welcome back when I returned. As always, I was project, will be setting up the Oasis personalised
looking at other retirement facilities on my travels recycling dashboard so that the volumes of
and in the UK, it appears that an indoor swimming recycling coming from the estate can be tracked as
pool is the benchmark for luxury, even if it is on they grow. We will also include the results in future
the smaller side. So, the Oasis indoor mega-pool issues of Nexus. Every bit counts towards the
is a star attraction (including its very brief future of this planet and recycling domestic waste is
appearance in a recent advertisement) and I know just the start of the Greening Oasis project. We’re
for many it was and remains a key selling point. aiming for near-zero landfill-waste from the resort.
TOPS OF MIND MAINTENANCE AND HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER
For most Retirement facilities, major electrical and There is sometimes confusion about who maintains
plumbing faults are emergencies. We add TV’s and what within the Resort. Apartment owners are
the condition of the swimming pool to that responsible for the maintenance within their unit
category and always treat these repairs as urgent, and the Resort office can provide you with details of
but are often dependent on 9 to 5 service trusted service providers that you can call for
providers. Recently, our first words to each other electricity, plumbing and general repairs. The
when we arrived at work were, ‘What’s the pool Resort Handyman can do some small jobs for a
temperature this morning?’. It seems that the fault nominal fee, but if we feel there is risk involved, you
with the water heating has been sorted out, but will be advised to use a person with more
will still remain the first question of the day until it specialised skills. All other maintenance, buildings
is certain all is well with the pool. and machinery, is managed by the on-site
Equally top of mind is the Clubhouse Restaurant management team. The team will be expanded
and your opinions from the recent survey. I have from 01 August when Johan Gelderblom takes on
spoken to many Residents since my return and the contract role of Maintenance Consultant. Johan
explained that the restaurant costs have to go will work with the management team to ensure that
somewhere. The current strategy is that it is more the planned preventative maintenance programme
equitable for these costs to be principally covered is in place across the estate and that reactive
when dining. Most Retirement facilities use the maintenance has a fast turnaround time. Johan has
services of outsourced contract caterers who a wealth of experience and a varied background,
invoice each month for their overheads for that including managing maintenance in an upmarket
unit: salaries, printing etc., which is then charged hospitality environment, but will not be working
directly to levies, either as a portion of the general directly with residents.
levy or as a separate catering levy. Those Please continue to report all maintenance requests
companies' head offices use centralised buying for and faults through the resort’s on-site office
all their units which enables them to negotiate reception desk.
rock-bottom prices from suppliers. Their business
models may include advanced booking for meals, ON THE MOVE
a defined number of mandatory meals and no The exciting Resort offices renovation project starts
card or cash facilities. It would be great if the on Monday 05 August. During the estimated eight
Oasis Clubhouse experience can remain flexible, weeks of this project, the on-site management team
but all options will be explored, costed, considered will move to another area in the Clubhouse so you
and communicated. will see some furniture being rearranged early
FROM THE MANAGER'S DESK
in August. will be closed due to the close
The top priority of this project is proximity to the building site.
the health and safety of Please read the notice boards
Residents coming to the and William’s updates for further
Clubhouse. A hoarding will be information.
erected around the worksite and
noisy works will stop during Thank you for indulging me with
lunchtimes. There may also be a slightly longer than usual
times, especially at the start of column this month.
the project, when demolitions I’m making up for missing
and building will take place and last month!
when the main clubhouse doors Karen Rae
THE OASIS RECYCLING PROGRAMME
Please join us for an interesting and informative talk
by Mike Pienaar - Wasteplan Sustainability Manager
on 12 August 2019 at 5.30pm
in the Function Room, Oasis Clubhouse.
WILLIAM'S WORDS
"Every morning has
a new beginning, a new
blessing, a new hope.”
UNKNOWN
William's Words
It has been wonderful having Andre onboard
BY WILLIAM MCMURTRIE
matters are out of our hands. Often issues are
training the Concierge staff and I am sure that by simple and due to user errors, and do not always
now the difference is noticeable to all. He provides warrant a call out.
good support with our dailies and I can feel my life
improving as well. We expect the Concierges to be TALK OF THE TEMPERATURE
service-orientated in their duties and of course, as This has been a cold winter, but still the weather I
we all know, systems have to be practised in order prefer. We tend to use heaters, underfloor heating
for them to function properly. We have a fuller and and tumble dryers more often. This usage will
dedicated Concierge team and will arrange photos instantly affect your monthly electricity account, as
soon so that Residents know who they are. was the case with our July readings. Most of the
accounts were higher than the norm and no doubt
CONNECTIONS EXPLAINED because we are all doing things differently in
I want to remind Residents of the following, as call- winter. Nevertheless, one cannot put a price on
outs and problem-solving around these issues can comfort.
sometimes be misconstrued, especially after hours We acquired a thermometer and are happy to
or on weekends. Century City Connect provides the report pool temperatures of 29 degrees. We are
optic fibre in Century City. There are service grateful to Tekniheat and hope that the new,
providers who connect to this fibre for TV, improved condenser lasts a long time. Water
Intercom, Telephone and Internet services. If aerobics classes have resumed and it is great to see
something goes offline for some reason after hours our residents enjoying the pool again.
or over weekends, we cannot guarantee a physical
response to your unit by any of the providers and MOVING ON UP
you may have to wait until the next working day. When we get contractors working or moving
We will continue to assist the best we can, but furniture at Oasis, we like to ensure that the
would appreciate your understanding when mover’s lift is covered during these periods, so
please keep communicating with our office
regarding your contractors and deliveries.
Just a reminder that any major renovations will
need approval and a refundable deposit will be
required. Please refrain from giving contractors
your access cards as we expect them to follow the
daily scan-in protocols and also ensure that they
are aware of the working hours allowed.
On that note, we don’t allow contractors over
weekend and public holidays.
Regards
William
NEWS FROM THE SALES OFFICE
News from the Sales Office
WITH REGARDS FROM CINDY SHEARD, LINDA BUTLER & LORENDA GERRYTS
Prospective buyers and tenants Make sure to test each and every
are influenced by how your fixture and ask the tenant for their
apartment “shows” when marketing insight.
it for rent or sale. Walking into a Do all of the electrical plugs FOR
light, bright, clean apartment work? Test all of them. SALE
immediately catches the client’s eye. Are all of the cabinets on their
Walking into a dark, over-cluttered, hinges and does any of the
unkempt apartment will have clients hardware need tightening?
running for the hills! Are the curtains and blinds (if they
belong to you) in working order?
We cannot stress just how important Are there any holes or nails in the
it is to keep a clean and well- wall or significant markings? taken away and leave just the bare
maintained apartment so that when If there is carpeting, does it need minimum in the living rooms and
you do decide to rent or sell the unit, to be cleaned? bedrooms. A tastefully decorated
it is in ‘showroom condition’. It is also Does the apartment need to be and curtained apartment is a delight
most important to accommodate painted? You should paint every to show. A cluttered, untidy
showings. Making showings difficult few years. apartment will not sell in a hurry.
will make selling or renting your Are the appliances in
property more difficult. working order? Are they With this said, our rental and resale
reasonably up-to-date? market is showing signs of recovery.
Apartments that have not been lived Do the tiled and wooden floors We have recently sold five
in for a while fall into disrepair and need maintenance? apartments in the space of five
need special attention before Are the doors and windows in weeks and we are at the time of
marketing them for rent or sale. working order? writing this article close to finalising
Are the outside drains on terraces two more sales.
SOME POINTS THAT YOU SHOULD clear of debris to avoid flooding? We have also signed four leases in
KEEP IN MIND WHEN RENTING OUT the last four weeks. However, we do
YOUR APARTMENT Keep accurate notes so that you can have a fairly large number of units to
When your current tenant has make plans to address any issues as let and we hope the market improves
given notice, schedule a walk- soon as the tenant moves out. Hire enough to enable us to find suitable
through two weeks in advance of contractors (if necessary) in advance tenants for many more of these
their departure. of your tenant’s departure and apartments. One should also bear in
Let your tenant know that you schedule them for as soon as mind that in a resort such as ours it
would appreciate it if they would possible after they leave. would not be unusual to have
make a list of anything that may around 10% of the units up for sale
require your attention. Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly or to let at any given time.
Remind them that any damage or clean the apartment (including
repairs that they may need to appliances) immediately after the The days are getting longer, but colder
address should be attended to in tenant moves out, unless your tenant and wetter.
advance of their departure so that has already seen to this. This can be
you can refund them their full deducted from your tenant’s deposit Keep warm and stay healthy.
security deposit. if they have left the apartment in a
dirty condition. We would like to welcome new
LOOK OUT FOR THESE ISSUES
WHEN INSPECTING THE WHEN MARKETING YOUR arrivals:
APARTMENT APARTMENT TO SELL Mr and Mrs Nel PB803
Is there any evidence of water All of the above are equally important Dr Leonia Kurgan PD903
damage on the floors, walls or so that you can attract a buyer in a Mr and Mrs Juhnke PB501
ceilings? short space of time. Make sure that Mr and Mrs Margow PBG01
Are there odours that could be you are selling an apartment that is Mr Frank Olschlager PS307
evidence of mildew or indoor fully functioning and not falling apart. Mr and Mrs Butler PV402
smoking? If you decide to leave the apartment Karin McFadzean PB503
Do any of the kitchen or bathroom furnished while it is on the market, Mrs Maraney PS104
fixtures leak? make sure that all personal items are Mrs Akester PS 809
THE CHEF'S CORNER
BY MARX MARAIS
WOMEN’S MONTH
The Chef's
Corner
CELEBRATIONS
August is Women’s Month, which
is a celebration of the women in
our lives and at the
Cafe@Clubhouse we will mark
this special month with the
celebration of Afternoon Tea
Week. The commemorative
week was established to secure
a tradition that has graced
British and South African
afternoons since the 1840s. In
those days, dinner often wasn’t
served until 8 pm and lunch
didn’t exist, so what was a
hungry person to do? Create a
new mini-meal in the middle of
the day of course!
Traditionally this meal contains
tiny finger sandwiches, scones MIGNON DAY AND WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU
with jam and clotted cream, and On 13 August we are having Filet LEMONS… Make Lemon
sweet dainties such as cakes and Mignon Day to commemorate Meringue Pie! And that is what
pastries, to help lift the spirits, the opening of the first modern will happen on Lemon Meringue
bolster energy and see you luxury hotel in 1889, the Savoy Pie Day which is 15 August!
through the rest of the day. We Hotel in London, which opened
will have a tea promotion for the its doors in August with Cesar TOMATO DAY
week – so, when you order a Ritz as Manager and Auguste In 2002, Spaniards threw 120
scone or sandwich, it will include Escoffier as Chef De Cuisine. tons of tomatoes at each other
a side cup of Ceylon or Rooibos With 268 rooms, it was the first at the annual Tomatina Festival
tea. hotel in Britain lit entirely by in Bunol, Spain. The annual
electricity and the first with tomato fight is the biggest
electric lifts. Most of the rooms food fight in the world. It has
also had hot and cold running been a tradition since 1945
water, a real luxury in those when a group of youngsters
times! engaged in a spontaneous
tomato fight in the town square
This day also marks the on 29 August. This year, it is
penmanship of O. Henry (pen expected that 30,000 people will
name of William Sydney Porter) throw 240,000 pounds of
who was the first to use the term tomatoes at this festival; we will
"filet mignon" in his book 'The rather do some tomato dishes
Four Million' in 1906. A French for the day.
derivative, it means small or
dainty fillet. Marilyn Monroe Thank you to all residents for
once said, “When you’re a failure the positive response and
in Hollywood, that’s like starving continuous support and I wish
to death outside a banquet hall, you all a very warm and cosy
with smells of Filet Mignon month and especially a
driving you crazy.” wonderful Women’s Month.
FOOD WORD CROSS PUZZLE & INTERESTING BITS
PING PONG PLAYERS
PRESENT PERHAPS?
If you are interested in playing table
tennis, please put your name on the
list at Reception by 16 August.
We will keep you informed where
and when this activity will be
available.
TALK BY FORMER
PRESIDENT FW DE KLERK
The Clubhouse was filled to the brim
when Former President FW de Klerk
regaled us with his stories.
POPCORN TIME
Popcorn Time
Movies to share with friends
WRITTEN BY DUDLEY AND MELDA SCHROEDER - 603 PALM GROVE
During this month we saw only one movie, Stockholm, on the art circuit at Cinema Nouveau, Waterfront.
STOCKHOLM
93 minutes, released 5 July 2019
This film is advertised as “based on an absurd, but true story.”
Director Robert Budreau adapted a lengthy New Yorker article
about a 1973 bank heist and hostage drama in Stockholm.
According to some critics, the script of this movie sticks fairly
closely to the basic events, with some creative flair added, while
some claim that the film was as close as can be to actual events.
Ever wonder where the phrase “Stockholm Syndrome” came from?
If you are in the mood for a tense hostage drama or have been
curious about the origin of the term “Stockholm Syndrome,” or if you are a fan of Ethan Hawke or Noomi
Rapace, you should see this film. We follow the robber who wears a disguise to rob a central Stockholm bank
and we see as he takes hostages to get his pal freed from prison. One of the hostages is a wife and mother of
two. Negotiations with detectives hit a wall when the police refuse to let the robber leave in a getaway car with
the hostages. As hours turn into days, he alternates between threatening the hostages and making them feel
comfortable and secure. The hostages develop an uneasy relationship with their captor, which is particularly
complex for the mother of two. No more about the plot, you simply have to see it for yourself, otherwise, we
would be spoiling your viewing experience.
let's play sudoku
Oasis Rainfall Corner
READINGS ARE KINDLY SUPPLIED BY TONY ROSS OF PALME D’OR 901
It's easy to play Sudoku. Simply fill every column,
row and 3x3 box so they contain every number
between 1 and 9.
brain teaser
Q: A certain five letter word becomes
shorter when you add two letters to it?
What is the word? A: Short Although the rainfall improved in June, the year to
brain teasers answers date is still below the long term average.CENTURY CITY ON THE GROW
Century City on the grow
BY NATALIE DU PREEZ
RABIE PROPERTY GROUP
SPAR OPENS ITS FIRST STORE IN
CENTURY CITY
An exciting new shopping
destination has been added to
Century City, with Spar opening its
first store in the node in Rabie
Property Group’s new
convenience shopping centre,
Century Village.
For seasoned Spar franchisees,
father and son team Henry and
Jonathan Barnes, this new what we have been able to put courier a package at Postnet, get a
gourmet store will be their second together. Our various teams makeover at Modhair’N or Skin
outlet, after the very successful across the firm have stood us PHD and have their eyes tested at
Bothasig Spar. During the official proud with their exceptional Neovision Optometrists. Century
opening ceremony on 25 July, a efforts.” Village Fruit and Nuts and
cold winter’s morning, Jonathan Lavender Blue Health Shop will
expressed great pride and Customers were ready to go with look after your health and Urban
enthusiasm in opening their their red trolleys as soon as the Tails, a vetshop, after the needs of
beautiful store. “It’s hard to store’s doors opened, and a our furry friends.
believe that we’re standing on the steady flow of shoppers resulted Greens Café and Pizzeria will offer
spot where only a parking area in a bumper opening day. The comfortable spaces for leisurely
existed – not even one brick in morning was so successful that dining, whether it’s breakfast,
sight. We are very grateful to additional trolleys had to be lunch or supper. Akiya Sushi will
every person, of which there are delivered and products constantly be serving delectable authentic
many, who made today possible.” restocked as the opening specials Japanese sushi and various
flew off the shelves. Chinese dishes on a takeaway
The contemporary design of the basis.
store results in a warm and “We are very excited about the
inviting shopping experience, opening of Century Village”, says Rabie Property Group’s COO,
presenting a wide array of freshly Chris Blackshaw, CEO of Century Colin Anderson says, “It’s a
prepared meals, fresh fruit and City Property Owners’ landmark moment for us, not only
vegetables and an extensive meat Association. “The location as well in terms of Century Village being
selection. Besides filling your as the great combination of the first stand-alone convenience
trolley with everything on offer, shops, with Spar being the main shopping centre in Century City,
you can enjoy a cup of fresh drawcard, is a welcome new but also the collaboration with
coffee and indulge in an offering for not only the nearby Spar, which resulted in their first
assortment of sinful sweet things residents, schools and businesses, store in the precinct. The
at the temptation bar. but is also sure to attract a wider completed gourmet store has
clientele to Century City.” exceeded all our expectations and
“What is being displayed here we are very proud of presenting
today is absolutely unbelievable” Tenants were hand-picked to such a world-class shopping
said Ross Bannatyne, New ensure that everyday shopping is destination in our portfolio.”
Business Manager at The Spar as easy and accessible as
Group, during his welcome possible. Shoppers will be able to Century Village Spar trades from
address at the opening of the do electronic banking at the 7 am to 9 pm daily and customers
store. "I am astonished to see Nedbank ATM and absa ATM, enjoy 90 minutes free parking.CARE CENTRE AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CORNER
Medication and
the Older Person
BY SR DENEIL LEHMANN
As you age, changes happen in the body. First,
you lose water and muscle tone. In addition,
your kidneys and liver may not process the
medication through your system as quickly as
when you were younger. This means that many
medicines will act differently in older people and
the medication may, therefore, take longer to
leave your system. People who are over 65 tend
to take more medicines than any other age group
because as an older adult you may have a
number of diseases or health problems. It is
common for them to be taking many
different kinds of medications as well and as
people age they often develop several problems
or side effects. Being aware that problems may
occur is the first way to minimise them. august health talk
Many medicines will act differently in older
MEDICATION AND
people. Be assertive and knowledgeable THE OLDER PERSON
about the medications you take. Presented by:
Vitacare Pharmacy Pharmacist
You are a partner in your own Health Care. This is
a partnership between you, your Pharmacist and FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2019
your Doctor. You need to be assertive and 11H00 AT OASIS CLUB
knowledgeable about the medications you take.
ALL WELCOME!
Consuming medications helps us live longer and
have a healthier life, but taking them the wrong
way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
You therefore need to be careful, keep track of
your medicines and know how to use them
safely. Talk to your doctor about any side effects
before you stop taking any medication.
Your doctor may have tips such as eating a light COMMON ABBREVIATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS
snack with your pills or switching to a new P.R.N As needed
medication. B.D Twice Daily
T.D.S Three times a day
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT O.I.D Four times a day
A NEW MEDICINE Nocte At night
What is the name of the medicine and why am Mane In the morning
I taking it? P.O Per Mouth
What medical condition does this medicine Ea Each
treat?
Should I take the medicine with food or not THE OASIS HEALTH TALK
and is there anything I should not eat/drink We are most encouraged by the excellent
when taking this medicine? attendance at the recent Oasis Health Talk on
How long will this medicine take to work? Cognitive Impairment and please bear in mind that
Will this medicine cause problems if I am we are ready to arrange topics specifically requested
taking other medicines? by residents, provided that they are also of general
Is it safe for me to drive while taking this interest. See August Health Talk details above.
medicine?
If I forget to take my medicine, what should CONTACT DETAILS FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
I do? Deneil Lehmann
What side effects can I expect? Cell: 063 793 3273
What should I do if I have a problem? Office: 021 250 0952ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL
Entertainment for All
BY FAYE SALOMON
I am pleased that we are getting
such a good response to our
monthly entertainment and we
will continue to keep you well
informed of all coming events.
I hope that you are enjoying the
rain. Our dams are filling up
nicely and there should be a lot
more rain coming.
Many of the Wine Farm
restaurants do not have adequate
indoor facilities during the winter
months so we do arrange for
other interesting venues.
LAST MONTH’S SPEAKER
Last month our scheduled THIS MONTH’S SPEAKER TRIPS COMING UP
speaker was Tauriq Jenkins. This month we had invited Janko Just to keep us warm during the
Unfortunately, he was unable to de Beer to give us a talk. winter we have planned a second
come as he was involved in a film Unfortunately, he had to cancel outing early in August. We will
shoot. However, Marcia was very at the last minute and we visit the Mariner's Wharf in Hout
enterprising and managed to get decided to bring in our own Bay which is an excellent fish
a film of his talk on her computer residents Marcia Raymond and restaurant. They also have a
and we watched a movie of his Faye Salomon to give everyone good fish ‘market shop’ which we
work training prisoners to learn our stories. We have both can also visit. PLEASE NOTE: I
and act in Shakespearean plays. written a book of memoirs and can only take phone bookings for
A pity we did not get to meet have had a lot of pleasure this outing as it will be before the
Tauriq in person – maybe another putting our lives down to paper. next Open Day. The date is
time. Perhaps many others will follow Tuesday 06 August. Phone Faye
in our footsteps. at 2408 or at 408 Palm Springs to
book your spot.
AUGUST LAST MONTH’S TRIPS
Last month we went to the We have also planned a luncheon
OPEN DAY on the Second Rupert Art Museum in at the La Pineta Restaurant in
Tuesday of the Month Stellenbosch. We had an Stellenbosch. There is a stunning
Bookings for all outings 10 am excellent guide and everyone view of Table Mountain and I
enjoyed her informative talk. We have had an excellent reference
TUE 06 AUG| MARINER'S WHARF then had lunch at the delightful for this restaurant.
Fish Restaurant - Hout Bay Volkskombuis Restaurant. It was We are getting double requests
Meet at 11.15 am. Transport R30 a successful outing and we will for most of our outings, so once
Phone bookings only Faye 2408 be going with a second group at again we will plan for two dates
the end of July (more on that for a Tuesday and a Thursday.
THU 08 AUG| MARINER'S WHARF later).
Writing our own stories Unfortunately, Ena Morris has
Oasis Residents: As I write we have not yet been had to resign from our
Marcia Raymond & Faye Salomon to Avontuur Wine Estate. This committee but we are very happy
has been a very popular outing to announce that Yvonne Goosen
TUE 20 AUG OR THU 22 AUG | so I wait to hear that you had a has agreed to join us. Yvonne will
LA PINETA IN STELLENBOSCH very good day. It was also a be our liaison member and will
A lovely winter menu chance to be able to see and keep you informed of all the
Meet at 11.30 am. Transport R30 perhaps chat to the horses. transport details.OASIS PHOTO CORNER
Water Aerobics
BACK IN ACTION
ABOVE: At last! The pool water is at a pleasantly
warm temperature again, making water aerobics
much more pleasureable.
ABOVE & RIGHT: Let's marvel these magnificent
views from Palm Brook towards Cape Town on a
rainy day and of sunset over the Atlantic ocean.
Taken by Mr Joe Franco of 1003 Palm Brook.
ABOVE: How beautiful is our Oasis early on a misty morning? Photo by William McMurtrie. BELOW: Delicious treats and
smiles at Mrs Sandy Naicker's (305 Palme d’Or) birthday party. Pictures sent in by Mrs Ingrid Heigl (103 Palme d’Or.)CENTURY CITY EVENTS
Century City Events
CENTURY CITY WINTER CENTURY CITY PARKRUN
NIGHT MARKET Every Saturday at 8 am
30 August at 4 pm Join us for a free, timed 5km run/walk on
Cuddle up under the heaters in Central Park. Rain or shine, we parkrun!
one of our tented seating areas For more information on Century City
and enjoy the live music, good Events, go to www.centurycity.co.za or
food and cozy ambience. contact Tatum on telephone 021 552
6889 or at tatum@centurycity.co.za
upcoming century city events
CENTURY CITY WOMEN'S DAY CENTURY CITY PAINT NIGHT CENTURY CITY PROPERTY
WITH ANGEL CAMPEY WITH ANTOINETTE'S ART OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
Saturday 03 August at 12.30 pm 14 & 15 August at 6.30 pm ANNUAL GOLF DAY
An afternoon filled with fun, Enjoy an evening of creativity and 09 October 2019 at 11 am
laughter, a 3-course lunch, indulgence as our professional The annual Century City Golf Day
complimentary wine and gift bag artist guides you through creating provides an opportunity for Century
loaded with spoils all whilst being your very own painted masterpiece! City corporates and other
entertained by the SAFTA winning, No previous experience required. businesses to meet and network
internationally acclaimed stand-up Tickets are R395 pp. with like-minded business people,
comedian and radio personality, offering a platform to expand their
Angel Campey. Tickets are R395 pp. network and gain exposure for their
own brands.
2019 SERVICE IMPROVEMENT SURVEY - LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Century City Property Owners’ Association (CCPOA) is conducting its
Service Improvement Survey. This is an opportunity for all Century City
stakeholders - our property owners, the developer, residents, tenants, those
who work here and also our visitors - to assess the level of service that they
receive from the CCPOA and suggest areas of improvement.
Please complete our survey at http://centurycity.co.za/survey
CENTURY CITY ARTS FOUNDATION SEEKS ARTIST FOR A
SITE-SPECIFIC ORIGINAL AND DURABLE PUBLIC ART MURAL
Artists are invited to submit a proposal for this exciting opportunity to provide
a large scale work of art to be displayed on the abutment of a canal pedestrian
bridge as part of the already established multi-faceted programme of outdoor
artworks and educational exhibits known as the Century City Art Trail.
Located immediately above the canal water, this permanent outdoor installation
will be highly visible to the many pedestrians (office workers, shoppers, walkers and
joggers) in the area. The Century City Art Trail at this stage comprises 25 different art
exhibits, predominantly outdoor.
For more information on how you can submit your proposal, please email Tatum on tatum@centurycity.co.zaAUGUST TIMETABLE
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