Apr 26, 2024 | Active Ageing
Feel like a mid morning snack or need some retail therapy? Come to our indoor craft market held every last Friday of the month 9-12am except public holidays. Enjoy samoosas and pancakes and pick out a special gift or a treat to spoil yourself, whilst supporting our dynamic team of HSFA residents! ALSO this week our clinic sister is doing free blood pressure testing. Come now to the the HSFA Vonke Dining room, 121 Lourensford Road Somerset West. Craft Market starts at 9am and ends at 12 midday!
Feb 14, 2024 | Active Ageing, Assisted Living, Retirement, Somerset West
“Age is just a number, but love is eternal. Happy Valentine’s Day to the young at heart!”
Well Mr Van Eeden is certainly young at heart in his funky (Cupid?) Valentine’s Day outfit at HSFA Robari Lodge’s Valentine’s day lunch yesterday! Bet you attracted the ladies sir!? There was certainly a happy vibe at Robari Lodge (Assisted Living) as the residents enjoyed meals with hidden hearts by with love by
Careserv . Thank you to all the HSFA staff who filled our dining rooms with hearts and happiness.
#valentinesday2024 #somersetwest #elderlylove
Feb 14, 2024 | Active Ageing, Acts of kindness, Assisted Living, Somerset West
“The greatest love stories are not those of youth, but those written with the ink of experience and adorned with the beauty of aged wisdom.”
Our cherished residents at HSFA’s Vonke House and Swannack Gardens came together on the 14th Feb to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style! Everyone delighted in the French-themed festivities, dressing up elegantly for the occasion. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Geratec for the delightful surprises of hidden hearts and the delectable culinary delights that made the day even more special! Congrats to the Kilkenny’s for being awarded the best dressed – enjoy your romantic hamper!
#valentinesday2024 #valentinesdayelderly #somersetwest
Jan 8, 2024 | Active Ageing, Living longer, Retirement, Somerset West
Our residents do like to keep busy. An example of someone who makes a massive effort to contribute her skill and time is our Eve Klix from HSFA’s Silver Oaks Lodge. Her green fingers in the unit’s veggie gardens have produced healthy bell peppers and heirloom tomatoes! Thank you, Eve. #greenfingers #SilverOaksLodge #activeaging
Dec 6, 2023 | Active Ageing, Somerset West
A while back our Independent Living residents were treated to a surprise visit from the Rhino Ladies Rugby Team all the way from the USA! Vonke House buzzed with excitement as the team shared jerseys, exchanged gifts, and cherished precious moments with our residents. What’s truly heartening is that these connections didn’t end there—WhatsApp became a bridge, allowing ongoing communication and nurturing of these newfound friendships.
The immense joy and positivity from this encounter encouraged not just a return visit but an expansion! This time, it wasn’t just the Rhino Ladies; the
Cape Town Wild Dogs and the
Honey Badgers joined in, spreading their warmth to the Support Centre, Mountview, Silver Oaks Lodge, Robari Lodge, and a return to Vonke House! Laughter, songs, and a rugby-themed twist on “pass-the-parcel” filled the air, making each moment unforgettable.
Dec 2, 2023 | Active Ageing, Assisted Living, Charity Shop, Charity Shops, Donate to Elderly, Frail Care, HSFA Volunteers, Independent living retirement, Retirement, Somerset West
The HSFA Festive Market certainly lived up to it name. It was buzzing with residents, staff and many visitors to the HSFA all enjoying the festivities, gift shopping and enjoying pancakes, boerewors, roosterkork, Samoosas, “bazaarpoeding” , gingerbeer and lemon juice and more!
