SAVE THE DATE! Following the success and fun of the last golf day, the HSFA is hosting another fundraising golf day on 10 November 2023 at the Strand Golf Club! Contact Helen helen@hsfa.org.za or Japie japie@hsfa.org.za for more information.
“Oh, What a beautiful morning!” from Oklahoma rang out in the lounges of Silver Oaks Lodge and our Support Centre units. HSFA Assisted Living and Frail Care residents enjoyed the polished performances Tish and Denise and their uplifting voices! Songs in the line-up included favourites from The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma! West Side Story, and more! A quote from one of the residents Olive Bowman summed it up; “They were out of this world. I wish I could reach the notes that they get so effortlessly. The songs all take me back many years. Thank you for the whole performance which was unforgettable!” Thank you to Denise Rogers and Tish Morgan as well as Tina Lotz (MC) and Johan Davidson (Audio/tech).
The 11 April is World Parkinson’s Day. We all enjoyed a visit from Lizl Gruneberg from Dance for Parkinson’s SA who lead us on a ‘trip of memories’ though stories, sounds and movement all choreographed to our music favourites. Movement filled our limbs as her words created of our own memories that flooded our minds. There were moments of laughter and some happy tears as we did visualisation – we were reminded of past holidays / hiking, to baking in our mums’ kitchens from when we were kids. One resident aged 87 remembered and commented “I remember the taste of my mums Orange Cake – yum.” Residents from HSFA’s Frail Care units our Assisted Living units all said how they enjoyed the sessions! Thank you Lizl. #WorldParkinsonsDay #Memories #elderlyactivities https://danceforparkinsons.org.za/
The HSFA has several volunteer teams of eager residents knitting in chatty groups making numerous knitted squares, jerseys, scarves, beanies and dolls. These will be donated to needy communities, especially with the winter months looming ahead. Our residents have asked for the Somerset Community to please support their efforts by donating balls of “Double Wool”. Should you wish to assist, please drop off at HSFA Security Gate, 121 Lourensford Road. We will ensure they are distributed to our kind residents to continue their knitting activities. #knitting #somersetwest #somersetwes
Our HSFA Frail Care residents enjoyed a surprise treat with Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club members serving delicious scones and eclairs at teatime! They also all received a gift of hand cream. Many residents commented on how lovely it was to have visitors. Left to Right: Nettie Lubbe, Gail Sykes, Lyndi Labuschagne and Casper Labuschagne. Thank you Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club . #helderberg #helderbergsunrise #helderbergsunriserotary #rotaryclub
