In this Issue>>>
Valentine’s day Celebrations
Resident of the Month
Chefs Corner
Tips for Feeling Younger
The Death of a Spouse
Resident of the Month
Gerrie Coertze
This month we are lucky enough to have new resident and chairman of the board of trustees Gerrie Coertze as resident of the month. Gerrie is a Godly man and respected by our residents, we are lucky to have him at the steer of La Récolte for 2023.
We would like to know more about you.
I have been married for the past 47 years to my wonderful wife, Selenta (nee Joubert).
I am the father of a daughter and have one granddaughter. I started my career in 1971 at the Department of Justice (Magistrate & Public Prosecutor) after which I started at Eskom in 1978. For the first five years in the HR Department and thereafter in the Chemical Services Department. I was employed by Eskom at Hendrina Power Station for 40 years. In 2018
I retired and settle in George. I moved from George to La Récolte on 1 July 2022 and was elected chairman of La Récolte at the last Annual General Meeting.
What do you do for fun?
My extracurricular activities include bowling and golf and I enjoy the outdoors.
Why did you decide to retire at La Récolte?
We moved to La Récolte to be closer to our daughter.
“My passion in life is to serve and minister to people.
I strive for a happy environment."
Gerrie Coertze
Valentine’s day Celebrations
This year Valentine’s day was Celebrated at La Vue, our residents were wined and dined by Western Province Catering. It was a magical evening with fantastic food, lovely décor and live music provided by Christo Lotz from “Die Broers."
Accompanied by friend, family, spouses and grandchildren, our residents took to the dance floor to celebrate this special day dedicated to love.
We would like to give a special thanks to Ray, Gaynor and their team from Western Province Catering for this unforgettable evening.
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.
It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln.
Chefs Corner
No-Bake Milo Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
▢ 150g biscuits
▢ 80g unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
▢ 5 tbsp Milo powder
▢ Cold water
▢ 300g cream cheese, room temperature
▢ 1 tin (397g) sweetened condensed milk
▢ ½ tsp vanilla extract
▢ 300ml heavy whipping cream, chilled
Method
▢ In a Ziploc bag, crush the biscuits into fine crumbs.
▢ Combine biscuit crumbs with melted butter and mix thoroughly.
▢ Press mixture into an eight-inch circular cake pan and press it into the base evenly.
▢ Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
▢ In a bowl, mix Milo powder with a splash or two of cold water, mix well till the Milo has dissolved and the mixture forms into a paste.
▢ In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese.
▢ Use a wooden spoon or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese till softened.
▢ Add in the Milo paste, condensed milk, and vanilla.
▢ Beat together till there are no more lumps.
▢ In a separate bowl, whisk the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
▢ Add the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, and gently fold together till
they combine.
▢ Pour the cheesecake filling into the cake pan and refrigerate for at least four hours,
or overnight.
▢ Dust the top of the cheesecake with Milo powder before serving, top with biscuits,
cream or even seasonal fruit.
Feeling Younger
However young we feel, there’s no ignoring the facts, while age is just a number, when you turn 60 years old, that means your body has been working for 60 years.
For many, reaching 60 also means the discovery of new found freedom, a quieter home, the potential to eat whatever and whenever you want and go out often without worrying about the children. There are hopefully fewer financial concerns, as well as the pleasure of grandchildren, senior discounts, and having independent and grown-up children whose company you can enjoy.
You may also have a better feeling of yourself with fewer insecurities.
You stop worrying about the insignificant things in life and have a better understanding and appreciation of your own mortality.
Tips for feeling Younger
▢ Don’t feel under pressure to take up a specific sport but remain active.
A simple half hour walk with a friend will help to maintain social connections and
get the blood flowing.
▢ Enjoy friendships with a broad range of people both younger and older, ensuring
you benefit from a wide range of outlooks and experiences.
▢ Look after yourself physically by going for regular check-ups.
▢Don’t be afraid to make positive life changes and avoid thinking it’s too late for that.
It’s never too late to make important changes that will bring you happiness
The Death of a Spouse
When your spouse dies, your world changes. You may feel numb, shocked, and fearful. You may feel guilty for being the one who is still alive. At some point, you may even feel angry at your spouse for leaving you. All of these feelings are normal.
There are no rules about how you should feel. There is no right or wrong way to mourn. Here are a few guidelines to help you in this time: ▢Take care of yourself. ▢ Get help from your family, friends, or professionals if you need it. ▢ Visit with members of your religious community. ▢Make plans to get out of the house.
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them
live on is to never stop loving them.”
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Resident of the Month
Chefs Corner
April Fun
Health Talk
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