The HSFA held it’s Annual General Meeting and had a fabulous turn out of HSFA members and supporters. On behalf of our Board members, management and staff we thank you all for attending. The HSFA “Caring for Sharing” award was awarded to Circle pharmacy Somerset West for their dedication to our residents health. Thank you to Lynnette Walsh and Huber Reeding for your personal caring touch. The GERATEC team produced a fabulous spread for our attendees. Special thanks to Rika Rodd our CEO who guides the ship with grace, care and professionalism and Michelle Reddy our very organised Executive Secretary who always makes everything go to plan. Thank you!
The talented band ‘Brass Keys’ brought joy and entertainment to the residents of Silver Oaks Lodge, one of HSFA’s Assisted Living units. With Nick Ames on trumpet and vocals, Dave Betts on keyboard, and Kerry Betts as a second vocalist, the band’s talents touched everyone in attendance.
It’s especially touching that Nick is the son of one of the residents, Natalie Ames. His soulful solos on the trumpet and the heartfelt song he sang must have been a memorable moment for all the residents. Music has the incredible power to bring people together, uplift spirits, and create cherished memories.
It’s evident that the residents had a fantastic time, standing up to dance, tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and singing along to familiar hits and many beautiful original songs. Thank you Nick, Kerry and Dave. The Brass Keys had such a positive impact on our residents’ well-being, fostering a sense of community and joy.
The HSFA Vonke Service Centre Knitting Group, “The Squares,” created beautiful knitted items such as jerseys, scarves, beanies, and blankets and delivered them to Heartlands Baby Sanctuary in Strand last week. The effort and generosity of your group members are commendable, and it’s heartening to see people coming together to make a positive impact on the lives of others. The founding group members are Joey Bianchina, Esme Long and Ellen Maree. Please note that these ladies actually buy wool themselves. Should anyone from the community wish to drop off ‘Double wool’ at Vonke Security gate we would be most grateful.
Organisations like Heartlands Baby Sanctuary play a crucial role in providing care and support to vulnerable infants, and your knitting group’s contributions undoubtedly make a difference in their lives. It’s acts of kindness and compassion like this that help build stronger and more connected communities. Thank you and your knitting group, “The Squares,” for making a positive difference and spreading kindness through your craft. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you for the heart-warming and generous effort by the HSFA Knitting groups! The act of creating beautiful jerseys, hats, and blankets for premature babies shows not only their knitting skills but also their immense compassion and empathy for those in need. The Little Lambs organisation appreciated the thoughtful gesture, especially during the cold winter months when premature babies need extra warmth and care. #knitting#littlelambsLittle Lambs NPO 069-435
This year our first batch of Mandela Day ‘Jars of Hope’ were distributed to a special team at one of the Macassar soup kitchens. Well done and thank you to all the HSFA residents and staff who kindly collected ingredients and bottles and packed the jars for the initiative! Our residents who represented the HSFA were Mrs Hester Schoeman, Mr Frans van Eeden and Mrs Isobella Tilley from Robari Lodge and Mrs Marie Griebenauw from Vonke. The distribution was arranged through the collaboration of NPOs: Out the Box, Debbie Myburgh Nurse from D-Health, Elizabeth Adams from Macassar Outreach and Waseemah Flaendorp and Keith Eksteen from Freedom of Speech Ward109 and I AM…. A special and uplifting morning. #MandelaDay2023#jarsofhope#followusonfacebook#elderlycare#elderly#somersetwest#somersetwes
