Jun 23, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Community Chest, Retirement, Somerset West
Thank you so much, The Community Chest of the Western Cape and GOOD HOPE FMGOOD HOPE FM, for choosing the Helderberg Society for the Aged as a beneficiary for the Good Hope FM Keep Cape Town Warm event! The Campaign had collected over 1,500 blankets and nearly 6,000 non-perishable food items! The handover ceremony was a truly inspiring experience, filled with the ‘warm hearts’ of dedicated NPOs and generous donors coming together for a common cause. The blankets and food cans will certainly benefit many of our elderly residents who have no family or financial support. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=977432300514440
Jun 23, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Frail Care, Heartlands, Living longer, Retirement, Somerset West
A special thank you goes out to our wonderful residents at HSFA Mountview Frailcare, Joan Moen and Edith Hofmeyr, for their incredible dedication and generosity. Over the past few months, Joan and Edith have been tirelessly knitting beautiful crafts, which they have now graciously donated to
Heartlands Baby Sanctuary.
This heartwarming effort bridges the gap between generations, showcasing the kindness and creativity of our elderly community members, and bringing joy to the little ones at Heartlands.
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Jun 18, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Donors, Fundraising, Retirement, Somerset West
For an unforgettable night, the HSFA’s Vonke Hall was transformed into an elegant fine dining restaurant, where the HSFA hosted our bi-annual fundraising and networking dinner. Esteemed members of our Somerset community gathered to support and raise awareness for the HSFA, our mission, our Section 18A status, and the vital role that bequests and donations from the community play in sustaining our NPO. Among our guests were
Standard Bank – South Africa,
Village Collective,
Dewvest, Fontijn, Dr Sharon Truter Neuropsychology, Imibala Trust, Matthee Prokureurs, Classic Bathrooms,
Laminin Paints Western Cape, and
Frontline Electrical. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with new partners and thank those who have been our donor supporters in the past.
Jun 10, 2024 | Active Ageing, Assisted Living, Retirement, Somerset West
What amazing days at HSFA Assisted Living Units Silver Oaks Lodge and Robari Lodge! Their Hat Parade was a blast, filled with creativity, laughter, and lots of unique hats! From colorful feathers to classic fedoras, everyone brought their A-game. A big thank you to all the participants and staff who made this event so special. The joy and camaraderie reminded us all of the wonderful community we have here. #HSFASilverOaks #HatParade2024 #CommunityFun #CreativityUnleashed #MakingMemories
May 31, 2024 | Rotary, Somerset West
What a special visit we had from Gordon High School at HSFA Silver Oaks Lodge!
Gordon High School has an Interact Club in partnership with
Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, which supports and serves the community. Its motto, “Empowering tomorrow, one act of service at a time,” embodies how they are already making a positive impact. The new presidents, (impressive young leaders) Carry-On and Rihanna, along with a dedicated team of students, are ‘living’ this mission. They visited HSFA’s Silver Oaks Lodge, where the residents were each given a gift of toiletries and were treated to an afternoon of fun, singing, music, memories, and dancing. Thank you to all the students who lit up our residents’ lives, allowed them to share their stories and happy memories, and got their feet tapping or moving on the dance floor!
May 12, 2024 | Active Ageing, Independent living retirement, Retirement, Somerset West
Hats off to all the incredible residents of HSFA from Vonke House and Swannack Gardens! Our independent living units celebrated Mother’s Day in style with a fabulous Hat Parade! From elegant sunhats to creative masterpieces, our residents rocked the red carpet with their unique and colourful creations. There was some “out of the box” thinking!!! Well done to the prize winners. Thanks to the staff team and GERATEC for spoiling us! It was a celebration filled with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of fun! #HatParade #MothersDay #Celebration #IndependentLiving #FunTimes
