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Welcome to the last month of the year

Dear Resident, 2020 was a challenging year for which no one was prepared, but together we have dealt with all of COVID's challenges, supported each other emotionally and we have full confidence that 2021 will be a better year and that all our activities will return to “the new normal ”. Hard times also create new opportunities! Eureka Retirement Village's motto is: “Forward with Confidence”! Year-end lunches: Many thanks to WPC and all staff involved in the arrangements.

Many thank to: All staff who assisted me when I worked from my home from April to mid-July. Since mid-July I have been in the office again and also stood in for Azille Visser during her maternity leave, until mid-December 2020. Since April I have had to do social work / marketing / my other tasks by phone and emails. It is a pleasure for me to be able to have more contact with the residents again, as well as to be able to meet many of our new residents. Thank you to all the residents, Management and Heads of Department for your co-operation in helping to carry my extra workload. My last months before my retirement (at the end of March 2021) are very challenging and interesting and I look forward to completing my work tasks on a high note!

Kindest regards, Loraine, Social Worker.

EUREKA RETIREMENT VILLAGE SENIOR CENTRE | LIFESTYLE PROGRAM

December 2020

IMPORTANT DATES IN DECEMBER

HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING: 3 December

at 09:00 in the Recreational Hall

FRUIT CAKE SALE: 4 December

Doreen Geldenhuys 082 555 6111

In the Boardroom at 09:00

WHITE ELELPHANT SALES: 4 December

On the front stoep at 9H00 to 12H00

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RESIDENTIAL MATTERS:

Admissions December 2020

Admissions / transfers to the Frail care:

From Serena 9 to 521: Mr WE Swanepoel

From the community to 311: Mrs JP Coetzee

From 613 to 520: Mrs LP Claassen

GOODBYE, BEST WISHES (Depart):

None IN MEMORY (Deaths):

Mr PG van Zyl from 510 Mrs AJ Winterbach 1801

Special birthdays (90 years and older)

Correction birthday in November monthly program: Sorry, Mrs Hue's birthday is November

20th and not the 29th.

Tower Block & Serena

Mrs CS Ackermann Serena 25 Mr LF and Mrs LC Healley

Serena 20

Mrs CE Bester Serena 22 Mrs E Stemmet 1208 Mrs CP Augustyn 1002

Unit Resident Date

1014 Mrs Steyl CH 8 December

1704 Mrs Mouton SP 14 December

1107 Mrs Warwick JJ 16 December

312 Mrs De Kock MJ 18 December

1306 Mrs Loubser HM 27 December

News from the office

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SENIOR CENTRE:

Please note the Senior Centre's activities close from 15 December 2020 to 11 January 2021. No transport will be available during this period. The Kiosk will only be open from 17 December - 24 December 2020 in the mornings from 09:00 to 11:30. The Kiosk will be closed from 25 December 2020 until 3 January 2021. The Kiosk will only be open from 4 January - 15 January 2021 in the mornings from 09:00 to 11:30. The Hair Salon will be closed from 24 December 2020 until 8 January 2021. GENERAL:

Venue D’Aria will present a CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE by Carel Trichardt and Petru Wessels

on 7 December 2020 at 10:00 and 14:00 for R95 per person. Book at 082 928 8103 or

events@venuedaria.co.za.

Own transport and arrangements must be made.

Utilitas website: www.utilitas.co.za - Please go and have a look at our website

Staff leave: Will be available on the TV in the foyer. HUIS OAKDALE NEWS:

Welcome:

New admissions: Mrs D Manchest and Mrs M A van Zyl

Our condolences: Mr E Verwey (14 Nov.)

“It’s natural that at 91, I should have got very tired of dressing and undressing my body.

Because, you know, at 91 that’s all one does. By the time you have got rested from dressing it’s time to undress.”

– E Goudge, The Heart of the family, 1954 (submitted by Ms H Prins (605))

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DESEMBER G&T

During this season of giving I would like to share about a precious gift I recently received, the first ever copy of our Newsletter, Eureka! This was given to me by a resident who was one of the first editors. (Mrs Charlotte Hunter, flat 1402) After the recent and exciting name changes we have undertaken this is a most valued and appreciated gift.

As I was reading through this newsletter, I came upon a story, written by our very own first manager at Eureka Retirement Village, Ms Fölscher that I would like to share during this festive season.

Ever heard of a gift that changes a person’s life? Charlie, the cockatiel, was such a gift! One day a young man left Charlie at reception as a gift and from then on things were different. Charlie could whistle tunes and sound like a train. He sometimes allowed you to scratch his head and provided entertainment to all who passed. Charlie became synonymous with our reception and was soon considered by everyone as their own pet! As Charlie was visiting over a weekend, he slipped out of his cage and flew away. All of Charlies many fans set out to search for him and advertisements were put out in all the local publications. As the third day of his disappearance broke, the residents and staff were sad and deeply concerned that they may never see their beloved cockatiel again.

The mood quickly changed after a call from a family in Durbanville. The children were at the Durbanville Racetrack when they saw him sitting in a tree. Shortly thereafter he came down to sit on one of their heads. He let them to take him home and then we were informed of his location. Charlie received a hero’s welcome when he took up his rightful place at reception again.

We have a great lesson to learn regarding Charlie’s vacation. Although Charlie went away, he was always loved by those who knew him. His place was empty on the front desk but not in the hearts of the residents. Charlie chose the right person to bring him back home. The festive season is upon us and some of us are going to visit our friends and families like Charlie. Rest assure, we are waiting for you to come back home safely after your vacation.

Mr GM

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INPERKINGSPERIODE AKTIWITEITSPROGRAM – TORINGBLOK & SERENA INWONERS

LOCK DOWN ACTIVITY PROGRAMME – TOWER BUILDING & SERENA RESIDENTS

EUREKA AFTREEOORD / RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Maandae Mondays

09h00 14h30

Matrolbal oefening Carpet Bowls Canasta (Biblioteek) Canasta in the library

Dinsdae Tuesday

09h30 09h00 14h30

Fliek oggend in die ontspanningsaal Movie morning in the recreation hall (Sameroeper-Personeel) (Coordinator-Staff) Vrugteverkope – Riaan op grondvloer Riaan’s fruit sales ground floor Chinese Checkers (Biblioteek) Chinese Checkers in Library

Woensdae Wednesdays

09h30 09h00

Vriendskapsgroep (Ontspanningsaal) Friendship group (Recreation hall) (Sameroeper-P. Kriegler) (Coordinator-Mrs P Kriegler) Vrugteverkope – Nadia op grondvloer Nadia fruit sales ground floor BANK OGGEND (BESPREEK BY ONTVANGS) BANK MORNING (BOOK AT RECEPTION)

Donderdae Thursdays

09h00 09h00 10h00 14h30

Matrolbal oefening Carpet Bowls Biblioteek oop (sluit 11h00) Library closes 11h00 Voetversorging – Kliniek Feet clinic Rummicub (Biblioteek) Rummicub in Library

Vrydae Fridays

09h30 14h30

Verfterapie in die ontspanningsaal Paint therapy in the recreation hall (Sameroeper-Carol) (Coordinator- Carol) Canasta (Biblioteek) Canasta in Library

Saterdae Saturdays

15h00 Jukskei in die tuin Jukskei in the garden

Let wel: Ons gaan die groepies probeer klein hou. Indien daar ’n behoefte is dat meer mense wil deelneem, kan die aktiwiteit weer plaasvind op ’n ander dag. Die program sal dus aangepas word en u sal in kennis gestel word. Daar sal geen aktiwiteite wees op Publieke vakansiedae nie. Please note: We are going to limit the number of people participating in group activities. If there is a need for the activity to take place more than once a week, we will adjust the programme. You will be informed in advance. There will be no activities on Public holidays.