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Ron Smith Care Centre
@ Elphin Lodge
Oct 2018 No.43
Heritage
happiness
P3
Birthdays
GET TO KNOW ME
Resident Employee Volunteer
My name is Jean Tuckett. I My name is Nicky Ponco. I My name is Edel Froschau- RESIDENTS
am a resident on RL3. am a careworker on RL3. er and I have been a
1 October, Maria Dal Lago 93 (RL2)
Things you may not know Things you may not know volunteer at RSCC for over
about me: I was born on 21 about me: I was born into five years. I am a positive, 1 October, Jessie Pickard 91 (WL)
May 1937 and grew up in a Xhosa-speaking family vibrant, bubbly person but 1 October, Maureen Poulter, 89 (Day Care)
war-time England. We spent in the Eastern Cape. I had very sincere. I have a heart 4 October, Cecily Ryder 89 (WL)
nights in our air-raid shelter a happy childhood. We and ear for listening to 4 October, Jane Hart Davis 98 (LS)
and once all of our windows loved to go swimming in the people who want to share 5 October, Rosalind Benjamin 84 (WL)
were blasted out. Needing river when we went to fetch their problems and enjoy 9 October, Nicoletta De Bellis 86 (RL3)
to earn a living, I left school water. I enjoyed school and visiting residents on a one- 10 October, Joseph Rosen 91 (WL)
at the age of 16 and trained after matriculating, I went on-one basis. 10 October, Katrina Diedricks 83 (RL3)
as a model. I modelled furs for careworker training at Things you may not know 19 October, Lilian Christie 98 (RL2)
and winter sportswear at St John’s Nursing College. about me: I was born on 11
February 1949 in Durban 23 October, Isaac Poulton 87 (RL3)
a furrier, and as I was the After receiving my cer-
same size as movie star Jill tificate, I began working at and grew up on a small farm 25 October, Brian Russell 90 (WL)
Ireland, I often modelled Ron Smith Care Centre in near Shelley Beach on the 30 October, Dolly (Alvine) Luke 93 (RL1)
for her. When my children 2009, doing relief work on South Coast. I am of Ger- 30 October, James Taylor 88 (RL2)
were grown up, I worked in all the wings. I have been man descent, but learnt how VOLUNTEERS
the bridal gift department at on River Lodge 3 for the to speak English, Afrikaans
Stuttafords in JHB. I met my past two years and love and Zulu in my youth. After 19 October, Sheryl Emmett
husband, Gordon, when we working with our elders. My attending the Southern Na- 23 October, Helen Dix
were both working at Lilly- partner Vincent and I live in tal Commercial High School, 27 October, Bertha Segal
whites in the UK. He was a Alex with our four children: I stayed at the YWCA in STAFF
chef and eventually became Unalo (14), Elam (9), Onele Durban and worked at
a company director of a ca- (8) and Lungathi (4). the Standard Bank Main 1 October, Pauline Ncube (Security)
tering and design company. A few of my favourite Branch for four years. I then 3 October, Mapula Morudi (Cedar Park)
We married in June 1957 things: I enjoy reading moved to JHB and worked 3 October, Lindiwe Hlope (RL1)
and had a good marriage newspapers and watching for a number of companies, 5 October, Shirley Makwarela (Cedar Park)
until his death in 2012. I the news, Gospel music including Enviroserv for 21 6 October, Leanie Bessinger (RL1)
have three children: Howard (Lundi), singing, dancing years. I have been marreid 8 October, Siziwe Manyamalala (Lakeside)
(UK), Joanna (Western and joking around. I used to to Alois for 35 years and 9 October, Virginia Mdolo (Lakeside)
Cape) and Edwina (KZN) play netball and volleyball, have two daughters, Ulrike 10 October, Rebecca Ledwaba (RL3)
and nine grandchildren. but now I just watch soccer, (UK) and Ursula (doctor in
Edenvale). 13 October, Beverly Maodi (RL2)
A few of my favourite and especially support
things: I took pleasure Kaizer Chiefs. My favourite A few of my favourite 13 October, Elliot Masina (Maintenance)
in drawing and painting, places to visit are Mozam- things: I love orchids, paint- 17 October, Priscilla Nkosi (RL3)
dressmaking, cake deco- bique because my Vincent ing in oils and watercolour 22 October, Rosina Bodila (RL3)
rating, reading, tapestry, was born there and I love to and creative beading. My 24 October, Prudence Mokoena (RL1)
knitting and British serials eat Bacalhau (the delicious spiritual beliefs bring me 25 Oct, Kedibone Madibane (Housekeeping)
on TV. My dogs and cats, cod fish the Portuguese peace and joy. I love my 26 October, Joyce Sehola (Kitchen))
grandchildren, dancing, make); and Swaziland, flower/veggie garden, the 26 Oct, Mary Steeneveldt (Woodlands)
gardening, cream roses because my sister in-law scent of the Yesterday, To- 27 October, Simon Moagi (Security)
and walking would always lives there. I am so thankful day and Tomorrow flowers, 28 October, Rose Shai (RL2)
make me happy. Chris- that God has given me a and watching the birds dive
into their water container. I 28 October, Agnes Ntshakala (Cedar Park)
tian morals have always job and helped me to raise
been important to me. My my children well. My dream enjoy travelling and would 28 October, Thamsanqa Ningi (Security)
proudest achievement was is to build a big house there love to re-visit the Kruger 28 October, Fulufhelo Mukwevho (RL2)
becoming a well-respected for my family, to finance National Park, England and 28 October, David Sekia (Security)
Akela, leading a Cub Scout further education for my Israel. Every time I leave the * Staff members must remember to pop
pack in Westville in the 70s children and to buy a black care centre, I feel 10 times in at reception to receive a small birthday
and eventually becoming Toyota Corolla. more blessed than when I surprise!
a District Commissioner. Motto: Treat others with first arrived.
Motto: You can’t do better kindness, respect and lots Motto: Love your neighbours FONDLY REMEMBERED
than your best! of love. even more than yourself!
Frieda Le Sueur(2.09.2018)
* We extend our condolences to their
families and loved ones.
WELCOME TO
Mary Nilius, River Lodge 1
Etheen Lowry, River Lodge 2
Clara Webb, Cedar Park
Beryl Backhouse, Lakeside
Megan Weeks, Lakeside
3 Ron Smith Care Centre: Rooted in heritage On Friday, September the music with the elders, 21, the community at Ron which brought smiles of de- Smith Care Centre em- light and laughter. braced their culture by After enjoying the outdoor dressing up in traditional entertainment, and with the outfits and participating in smell of braaied meat in the a wonderful Heritage Day air, everyone had managed celebration. to work up a hearty appe- Part of the preparations tite! The famous ‘Naked for the day involved a ‘get Chefs’ from Rand Aid’s In- to know your heritage’ ex- yoni Creek had very kindly ercise, whereby care cen- come along to braai ham- tre staff engaged with the burgers for some 300 plus elders to discover their people (residents and staff), cultural background. They and these were hungrily then helped to create a hat enjoyed by all. A variety of for each of the 150 resi- condiments were available dents, with the residents’ to ‘build your own burger’, name, country and flag of Kicking high. which was quite fun. Eskimo his/her origin incorporated Pies rounded off the deli- into the design. garden where the event was held. cious alfresco It was discovered that although The residents and staff gathered in meal. most of the residents were born in their numbers to celebrate the rich- South Africa, many come from di- ness and diversity of cultures repre- EDEN verse backgrounds and have roots sented at the care centre. The cele- in Italy, Portugal, Germany, France, brations began with a riot of colour THOUGHT Poland, Netherlands, Lithuania, Lat- as various staff from housekeep- Music, dance and movement via, Indonesia, England, Scotland, ing, nursing, kitchen and garden have a way of bringing people Ireland, Isle of Man, China, Canada, services presented a programme together and the whole day was Israel, Namibia, Egypt, Zimbabwe of traditional dances representing filled with fun, joy, warmth, connec- or Zambia, giving the whole event the Zulu, Xhosa, Venda, Tsonga, tion, and a wonderful feeling of unity a universal feel. In addition, colour- and Shangaan tribes. The staff and harmony in diversity. This day ful flags from all over the world were also performed an Israeli folk of celebration was about embrac- made in the OT Activity Centre. dance called Nigun Atik and a ing and sharing one’s cultural They were used as centrepieces for Scarf Dance to a Strauss Viennese heritage and identity and was the gaily decorated tables, and as Waltz. At a certain point in the pro- thoroughly enjoyed bunting to decorate the lapas and gramme, the dancers scattered into by all. gazebos in the beautiful Woodlands the audience and moved joyously to Spring Tea a cheery affair, thanks to talented little visitors On September 4, residents ‘A World is Washed’, which and staff welcomed spring was based on the story of with a lovely tea and deli- Noah’s Ark. cious sweet treats. There The residents and staff was a wonderful selection of were delighted by the young red velvet cake, banana loaf, children, who ranged in age Bar One cake and donuts. from three to nine years, Also on offer were the muf- and everyone remarked fins which the residents had how cute, happy and joyful made in the OT Activity Cen- they were. tre, as their contribution to All at the care centre the tea. would like to thank each The highlight of the morn- and everyone one of them, ing was the very special their mothers who coached entertainment provided by them and brought them the children from the Arrows Residents Ria Standing, Jill Jones, Coleen along and the dads who Home School: Amber, Ben- Blowe and Eleanor Motsepe with children from worked behind the scenes, jamin and Jasmine Banks; Arrows Home School. for the joy they brought to Shayna Berry; Ruth and all. And special thanks to Thomas Hicken; Aryc Holgate; Isa- They recited poetry, sang songs, Susanna Banks – the ‘head mom’ bella and Jayden Strauss; and Na- told jokes, did some dancing and and creator and director of the en- than and Samuel Vrey. performed in a musical play entitled, tertainment programme. Bravo!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Happy Hour celebrates great women Support Group: The next support group for
Women’s Month was joyously celebrated on 30 August at a Hap- families with a loved one being affected by
py Hour event, with the theme of honouring inspirational women Dementia/Alzheimer’s takes place on Satur-
from the past and present. day,13 October at 9:30am in the Card room/
The hosts of the evening were the residents and staff who live Clubhouse. Please contact Lorna Quinn if you
and work on the Cedar Park wing of the care centre. Wine, sher- are interested in joining the support group on
ry, fruit punch and an assortment of delicious sweet and savoury 082 456 5692 or email lornaq49@gmail.com
snacks, including the cheese straws that the residents and staff Boerie Braai: Will be held on 12 October in the
had made earlier in the afternoon, were enjoyed by all and then Quad area outside the hall. Place your order
it was time for the quiz contest. with Wanda at Elphino’s Coffee shop. R25 a
Earlier in the month, residents and staff were asked to make boerie roll.
a list of women whom they admired and whom inspired them.
Fifteen of these women were selected to have their pictures Gardening Group: Will be held at 10:30am on
displayed on each team’s table at Happy Hour. The residents 24 October in RL3.
and staff were divided into teams and then participated in a quiz Sing-a-long: Come sing-a-long to good old
contest where they had to recognize and identify each of the favourites on 25 October in the OT/ Activity
inspirational women. Team Lisa’s 18-member group were the Centre from 9:30-10:30am.
winners as they speedily came up with all the correct answers,
although ‘Anne Frank’ and ‘Helen Suzman’ gave them a bit of a Card-making group: Will be held on Thurs-
challenge! day, 18 October, in the OT/Activity Centre at
The Cedar Park hosts then announced that they were going to 2pm.
present a little skit and dance. Although there are many wom- Hands & Nails: 18 October in the OT/Activity
en, past and present, who have made a contribution to society, Centre, from 9:30-11:45am.
the woman they wished to honour and celebrate was, Florence
Nightingale, as most of the staff are involved in nursing care. Hymn Singing: Every Tuesday in the chapel
Florence was known for saving the lives of thousands of people from 2pm-2:45pm.
and for being the founder of modern nursing. In 1854, the Crime- Bible Study: Will take place every Wednesday
an War broke out and Florence rounded up a team of 38 nurses in the Chapel. All welcome.
to work in the field hospital in Crimea, to look after the soldiers
who were dying from battle wounds, cold, hunger and disease. News Group: Every Thursday, Cedar Park pa-
She improved the filthy hospital conditions and provided clean tio, at 9:30am. All welcome.
water, fresh food and quality care. She was committed to the Bridge Group: Want to learn how to play bridge
principle that ‘Every patient deserves a good nurse’. More than or even play a friendly game? Join us in the
100 years later, her birthday is still celebrated around the world cardroom at 2pm every Wednesday after-
as International Nurses Day. noon.
This Women’s Day event was enjoyed by the whole care centre
and had meaning for all. It gave everyone the opportunity to
think about the strengths, abilities, and determination of women
STAFF NEWS:
who have taken on leadership roles in society because of their DEEPEST SYMPATHY and condolences
compassion and caring for other people. to the families and loved ones of two of our
staff members who have sadly passed away:
Thembi Dube Margaret Pheleu
(Cedar Park). (Kitchen).
We WELCOME TO THE FAMILY our
new resident RSCC doctor, Dr Christina
Eleftheriades, who joins Dr Carmella Mielke:
ABOVE: The Cedar Park staff cast
of the Florence Nightingale skit with
Debbie Christen (Rand Aid’s recreation
manager).
LEFT: Shirley Makwarela helps Christine
Kincaid-Smith make the flower decora-
tions for the event.
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