In this Issue>>>
Retirement Village
Resident of the Month
Recipe of the month
Elsje van Niekerk: Hairdresser to our Residents
Summer Fun
Stress Management
Resident of the Month
neil van Tonder
Neil and his wife Linda are one of our oldest residents at La Récolte.
Neil is on the board of trustees and a well-respected resident.
In the Spotlight
Please tell me about your life before La Récolte?
In my young days our family lived in Parow-East. I attended schools at Parow-East Primary School and Tygerberg High School and matriculated. I went to Stellenbosch University to study BCom. In 1974 the University advertised a financial position at the Faculty of Medicine, for which I successfully applied. I transferred to the Medical Faculty. My portfolio included financial administration as well as research administration. In the late 1990’s the management realized that my responsibilities became too much for one person and a split was made between Financial Administration and Research Administration.
I was promoted Head of Research Administration.
In 2013 I was awarded the Rectors’ Award for Excellent Service. I retired on 31 January 2008.
Why did you decide to retire at La Récolte?
After my Retirement my wife Linda hinted that we should think of down-scaling as the house and the plot was too big. We started to look at retirement centers, but could not find anything that “invited” us. Then we saw the advertisement of La Récolte and visited the show unit, immediately felt that this is the place for us and started the necessary proceedings.
What do you do for fun?
In our younger days we loved to do ballroom dancing.
We also joined the Run Walk For Life organization and participated in many race walks.
I completed many races, some as far as Robertson, in the 5, 10, 12, 15 and 21.1 km formats.
Retirement Villages
When you picture a retirement village, what do you see?
Do you imagine little homes filled with mothballs, knitting needles and an elderly cat or two? Despite thousands of South Africans calling retirement villages home, there is a media myth that they are dark, isolating experiences. The reality is, retirement villages are a world apart from the mental image. In place of mothballs, there are spacious and modern homes. Instead of hoards of elderly cats, there are robust, vibrant communities of retirees.
I am Independent
At La Récolte, we believe you should be able to retain your independence for as long as you wish. With our independent living apartments, you have everything you would have living outside of a village – Plus the additional amenities and social benefits. You can cook, clean, have friends to stay, decorate and design in your home. La Récolte offer independent living, with support if, or when you need it.
Community is Important to Me
If a sense of community is important to you, and you are looking for new connections, consider a retirement village. Village living balances easy socialization with the privacy and quiet of having your own space.
I Value My Privacy
There is a misconception that to move into a retirement village is to forfeit your privacy. This is far from the truth! Your home is your home and is treated with the utmost respect. Living in a retirement village is very similar to living in a gated community, except with the additional facilities, and support.
Elsje van Niekerk
Hairdresser to our Residents
Elsje is the local hairdresser, coming to you unit to attend to your hair needs.
Many of our residents have used her and she is a master at her craft. If you are feeling in the slumps, need to mix it up, or are simply looking to find a new addition to your self-care routine, a new haircut or a fancy blow out may just be calling your name. Sometimes it takes a fresh look to give ourselves the extra boost of self-esteem we might not realize that we needed.
Prices:
Cut & Blow-dry R210
Cut only R110
Blow-dry only R130
Masks and Sanitizing is compulsory for both parties. Schedule you appoint today!
Elsje van Niekerk
0732607293
Recipe of the month
Biltong and Beer Bread
Ingredients
500 g (890 ml) cake flour
30 ml baking powder
30 ml thyme, chopped
5 ml salt
5 ml freshly ground black pepper
180 g beef biltong, sliced
1 x can (375 ml) beer
Method 1) Preheat the oven to 180ºC. 2) Mix the flour, baking powder, thyme, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. 3) Add the biltong and beer 4) Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is well mixed.
5) Spoon the mixture into a 21 x 11 cm loaf tin that has been sprayed with non- stick spray. 6) Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Stress Management
While the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives significantly, it has created a particularly challenging environment for our residents.
Here are are few tips
in Stress Management
Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol
Indulge in Physical Activities
Get More Sleep
Try Relaxation Techniques
Talk to Someone
Keep a Stress Diary
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Recognize when you need more help
Summer Fun
Make getting outside one of your goals for the summer, spending less time in front of the television or computer. There are many activities you can enjoy and still practice social distancing with ease.
Go Fishing at Sonstraal dam
Where: 66 Vygeboom Rd, Sonstraal
Go for a picnic at Hillcrest Quarry
Contact: 021 976 4959
Water Aerobic at Swim Hub
Contact: 0715683435
Plan a Tea Party at home
www.thevelvetcakeco.com
Go Strawberry Picking
Visit Durbanville Rose Garden
Where: Durban Road, Durbanville
Next Edition>>>
Resident of the Month
Medication Safety Tips
Recipe of the month
November Fun
Heart-Healthy grocery shopping
La Récolte
Retirement Village
Contact Residentia Trust at: 021 9756794
Cnr of Old Oak & Mountainview Road, Ridgeworth, Stellenberg
www.larecolte.co.za