For the residents of
Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre, the rainy cool weather did nothing to dampen
the spirit of warmth and love at the Valentine’s Tea organised for them on 14
February.
The tea was held in the
hall which was gaily decorated with strings of red and pink hearts and pots of
heart-shaped flowers which were made by staff and residents in the weeks
leading up to Valentine’s Day. These beautiful, hand-made decorations did much
to brighten up the atmosphere, on a day without sunshine.
The hall was packed out
as some 100 residents and staff, many of whom were all decked out in their red
or pink and white Valentine’s attire, enjoyed a sing-along of romantic tunes
such as Love and Marriage – Frank Sinatra, When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole,
Can’t Take My Eyes off You – Frankie Valli, and Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley.
The musical activity was organised by new volunteer Stephanie Enslin, who led
the singing and played the ukulele.
After enjoying the music, the residents tucked into a lovely tea which
included quiche, chocolate eclairs and milk tart.
“The tea provided a
wonderful opportunity for residents, staff and volunteers to chat and socialise,
enjoy delicious snacks, and to remember the love that they have given and received
in their lives” says Debbie Christen, Manager: Recreational Programmes.
Upon returning to their
homes, the residents were in for another treat as the Activities Team presented
each one with home-made chocolate hearts.
Miraculously, all 450 pieces of chocolate were made with patience, dedication
and love by special carer, Christina van Rooyen, during a frustrating period of
load-shedding!
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Irene Watson.
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Marianna Duvenage,
Lettia Nyelele and Dolly Luke.
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Louise Newman and Helen
Dix.
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Betty Haughton.
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Stephanie Enslin
(volunteer).
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James Taylor.
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Margaret Richardson and
Julia Mali.
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Joy Smith.
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Kedibone Mlavu and
Janice Costigan.
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Marie Roberts.
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Lorraine Lowdon.
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Josephine Kew.
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Aileen Burns.
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Grace Kona and Eddie
Lazer.
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Lorna Topp.
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Megan Weeks.
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Colleen Blowe, Herb
Scheiber and Sarah Richards.
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Vernon Schultz and Ron
Adcock.
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Noreen Ogilvie, Herb
Scheiber and Helen Barlow Jones.
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Rosina Pretorius, Alice
Molepo, Herb Scheiber and Halina Malujlo.
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Dineo Tshukutshware and
Gail Spinks.
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Gordon Ross, Charlotte
Tema and Victor Van Eck.
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Peggy Roberts, Lettia
Nyelele and Irene Nyadzane.
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Noreen Ogilvie and
Merriam Netshifhefhe.
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Maureen Gray and Salina
Mtshali.
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Nolly Mlandu, Barbara
Wapnick and Lefuno Nemutanzhela.
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Christina Maluka, Clem
Lilley, Joan Gilbert and Mildred Nyoni.
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Victor van Eck and Busi
Sishi.
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Volunteer Helen Dix gives her love to Louise
Newman.
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Lee-ann Ramathibela and
Hilda Mabaso.
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Jill Jones, Debbie
Christen and Ethelwynne van Eck.
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