Claremont Office
Candice Vietri
Tel: 021 815 5700 Direct: 021 815 5762 sales@faircape.co.za
Faircape Group 5th Floor, The Terraces, 25 Protea Road, Claremont, 7708 Tel: 021 815 5700
Postal Address PO Box 13214, Mowbray, 7705 Tel: 021 815 5700 Facsimile: 086 511 0120
If you have any queries feel free to contact us on enquiries@faircape.co.za
Contributors:
Deborah Van Putten
Nicole Van Breda
Catherine Edwards
Paul Wasson
Annéne Maré
Jason Van Der Merwe
Contributions from:
Heritage Manor, Bridgewater Manor, Clé du Cap, Noordhoek Manor, Onrus Manor, Tokai Estate
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This is the second September where we again have to, unfortunately, acknowledge the presence and effects of COVID-19. The good news is that 98% of our residents have been vaccinated, increasing the safety of those around them. What we all thought would bring an end to this terrible disease appears at this stage to be a pause in the endless cycles of mutations and changing forecasts as to when this disease will be conquered.
I state the above because just as we begin to prepare to open our healthcare to visitors we read about some first-world countries having their highest infection rates ever.
We have always maintained that our residents in their homes can make their own choices with regards to their safety. They all understand the risks and can choose to take them by deviating from guidelines or not. Our job as managers is to make it possible for residents in their homes to be able to make these choices as simply as possible.
When, however, it comes to the Healthcare Centres we have a number of residents living in close proximity who have no alternatives and rely on us to keep them safe. We consult with
our doctors and other professionals to devise protocols to ensure the safety of our healthcare residents as best we can.
Some families are not happy that room visits are still not allowed. We have made a place for family visitations to take place in an outside, well ventilated, area. We believe that with the warmer weather this should offer ample opportunity for family visits.
Our clinical advice from our doctors is to maintain a state of alert and safety, and therefore request that family members understand the reason for these protocols, with the safety of their loved ones being our prime concern.
In spite of the COVID risk, with the vaccinations having been accomplished, there is a sense of relief and a wish to open our clubhouses and bars for dining and entertaining. The new guest feedback system shows an overwhelmingly positive response to our food and service quality. Our thanks go to our hardworking catering and service teams who have shown dedication in striving to achieve service excellence in these difficult times. This has been achieved in spite of absences of team members due to COVID, when other members have stepped in to fill the void without hesitation.
There has been ongoing discussion with village managers with regards to the residents’ response to the replacement of the village sister role with that of a healthcare coordinator. When Faircape bought into the retirement villages, some of them had village sisters whose management and role was not clearly defined. Their role predominantly centered around managing the village clinic, but also to visit residents requiring help. There was no formal emergency care response service in place and in some instances, village sisters were attending to residents requiring emergency care and acting beyond their legal scope of practice as set out by SANC.
Faircape subsequently contracted with various emergency services at our cost to ensure that residents had a trained and capable response to emergency care. Faircape Health, an independently owned and managed company, operates a clinic to deliver primary health care to our residents.The village coordinator will deliver the same primary health care to those residents who cannot visit the clinic.
Faircape Health has, in the eight years under our ownership, developed a multidisciplinary team approach to managing residents’ healthcare. We initially employed an occupational therapist in each village, headed and directed by the Group occupational therapist. We then added a group dietician, and a group social worker. We have further expanded the social work team and added additional social workers. We have aligned ourselves with a medical practice of four doctors
who primarily deal with our patients in the Faircape Health Tokai subacute facility, where we have achieved a 98% 5 star rating.
These same doctors are available to offer their clinical input in all of our village healthcares and have been responsible since January of this year for setting guidelines on the management of COVID-19 in our healthcare centres. They have collated the clinical advice from the WHO, NHS, and CDC and set out guidelines to doctors in our healthcare facilities who have signed service level agreements where they have agreed to a collaborative approach to the treatment of our healthcare residents.
These same teams above meet once a month and discuss an action plan to manage any residents who have been flagged as vulnerable by the nursing staff, village managers or anybody else who has reported concerns regarding their fellow residents. These concerns are often not nursing concerns, but safety concerns, mobility concerns, mental health concerns where we now have professionals in each of these fields to render assistance and guidance to our residents.
We are proud of these professionals, whose commitment to excellence will ensure that the residents in our Faircape Retirement Group Villages are living in the best place that they can possibly be in their retirement years.
Life rights are a growing trend in South Africa and for good reason. A life right is a real right to occupy a specific property for the remainder of the holder’s life. They come with a host of benefits compared to conventional ownership models.
Life Rights Holders are Legally Protected Life rights are regulated in terms of the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act 65 of 1988. The act is intended to protect the rights of retired people and prevent exploitative practises.
Unlike conventional ownership models, acquiring a life right doesn’t involve any transfer duty or VAT.
Registration is quick and easy because the new life right doesn’t need to be registered at the Deeds Office.
When the life right terminates, the life right holder or the estate is simply
refunded in accordance with the life right agreement. The funds are received much quicker than they would be if the property was owned as no masters consent, heirs consent or deeds office registration is required to give effect to the termination.
These are just a few of the benefits of the life right model. In addition, Faircape Life has many more unique features for residents to enjoy such as fixed levies that increase only by CPI, the benefit of moving into a newly refurbished unit and access to Healthcare deposit waivers and loans when transferring to Healthcare during one’s termination notice period. Faircape continues to invest in its facilities to ensure it’s retirement schemes are not just well maintained but also in line with modern trends and technological advances.
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Contact: Candice Vietri (Sales Manager) Tel: 021 815 5700 Email: candicev@faircape.co.za Website: www.faircapelife.co.za
Views of Constantiaberg, Silvermine Nature Reserve and Table Mountain add to why Tokai Estate is the most luxurious and rewarding of all the villages in the Western Cape.
Faircape Group, founded in 1984 by CEO Mike Vietri, started as the scrappy underdog but has risen to become an institution in the Western Cape. From a shoe-string loan of R10,000.00, the company has been bootstrapped to include the services of over 16 individual businesses and a gross asset value in excess of two billion Rand.
To date, Faircape Group has broken ground on a number of large scale developments in the Western Cape. Faircape has built it all - almost 178,000 m2 of commercial and office space, and over 3600 residential units.
The company is responsible for some of the most iconic buildings in Cape Town. Over and above the incredible Faircape Life villages, Faircape also built Blackriver Office Park, Wembley Square, The Empire in Muizenberg, The Boulevard Office Park in Woodstock and Harbour Bridge at the Waterfront, to name just a few.
This illustrious heritage of property development and proven track record of property management enabled the Group to expand its offerings to 16 different segments in the sector. Faircape Group now proudly offers life rights units in 6 villages with on-site healthcare facilities, high-speed fibre internet, telecoms, security services, energy and water utility solutions amongst many others.
A true South African success story, Faircape Group has grown from strength to strength under Mike’s decisive leadership and continues to create employment opportunities for almost 600 people.
As we enter the warmer seasons, we’re inspired to dive head first into our social calendars! Even more Fine Dining evenings, card games, movie nights, and sun soaked days in the garden are just around the corner.
Poker is a wonderful, social card game that gives friends an excuse to get together. It can keep our minds sharp too! It helps us to hone and refine our ability to analyze risk vs reward ratios. Take a look at these top tips from professional poker players to improve your game.
Let your pocket cards dictate your bluff. A pattern of easy-to-call bluffs is one of the fastest ways to lose at poker. So, by letting a pair of pocket cards with potential to turn into winning hands on the flop be your guide, you can up the ante pre-flop. This gives you the chance to increase the pot and potentially fold should the river not be in your favour.
Even veteran players sometimes miss out on this tactic. Too often players up the ante on the flop if their pocket cards are good. Checking on the flop with good pocket cards prevents the table from establishing a precedent to your betting patterns. Checking on the flop will also help you to rope weaker hands
into upping the ante further.
Uncertain? Fold. Folding a reasonably strong hand when you’re uncertain about the strength of your opponent’s hand is one of the hallmarks of a good player. It’s difficult to resist the curiosity to see your opponents pocket cards but it can be costly to let curiosity get the better of you.
Don’t Let the Table See the Flop for Free If you have strong pocket cards on the draw, you can quickly muscle out the table by upping the ante pre-flop. Like we mentioned previously, curiosity is hard not to indulge and the same is true for your opponents. So, you can use this fact to your advantage by forcing the ante up before the river has even been revealed.
Try these tactics at your next friendly get together and see if they work. Just remember, there’s no silver-bullet to poker but it’s always good to have another trick up your sleeve. But most importantly, have fun!
Four golden tactics to up the ante at your next poker night and breathe new life into your game.
Popcorn, a glass of wine, and engrossing entertainment. Movie nights are a regular social event at all Faircape Life villages. Take a look at some of our favourite feelgood films to celebrate spring and usher in a new beginning.
My Fair Lady (1964) - George Cukor
“My Fair Lady” is a classic for many reasons and its message still resonates with audiences today: Beyond the facade of class differences, we’re more similar than we are different and chance encounters have the power to shape us for the better. If this flick doesn’t inspire you to make new connections, nothing will!
Under The Tuscan Sun (2003) - Audrey Wells
“Under The Tuscan Sun” is a modern classic for the right reasons. It’s a tale of Frances Mayer (played by the enchanting Diane Lane), who after divorce and losing her house takes a trip to Italy and finds herself the new owner of a dilapidated villa. It’s a love song to human
connection, neighbours, and new beginnings. Watch for a breath of fresh air.
Seabiscuit (2003) - Gary Ross 2003 was a bumper year for feel-good flicks. “Seabiscuit” raced to the top of the box office and the story continues to enrapture some 18 years later. Small and underestimated, Seabiscuit galloped into triumph despite the odds. It’s the story of perseverance and a reminder that glory is for all of us to grasp, no matter how small we may feel.
Based on the true story of Chris Gardner, a homeless father turned successful stock broker, motivational speaker, and business owner. A real rags to riches story that’s sure to renew hope and inspire optimism. It’s never too late, and the odds are never stacked so far against us that we cannot overcome! (Be sure to bring tissues. Tears will be shed.)
Fine Dining Experiences are popular social events at the Faircape Life villages. The Restaurants & Catering team’s devotion to quality is on full display with their perfectly plated dishes.
Our culinary wizards pay special attention to presentation with the dynamic kitchen staff working sideby-side. Naturally detail-oriented, our Head of Restaurants & Catering Titia Meiring ensures the menus are perfectly balanced.
Her ingredient sourcing policy ensures that all wholefood ingredients are gathered fresh from local markets and suppliers to maximise flavour, fragrance, and vivid colour. The wines are also coupled to enhance flavour experiences.
But the food and beverages aren’t the only exquisite thing about the Fine Dining Experiences. Residents always dress to impress for these semiformal occasions. An unmistakable air of elegance prevails every time.
The combination of ambience, impeccable setting, fine wine, even finer food and sterling company are not to be missed!
Lamb shank with sautéed carrots & mashed potato. Heaven!
It’s all about the company you keep. Perfection on every plate!
Louise Shackleton is the resident horticulturist at Clé du Cap, Noordhoek Manor, and Tokai Estate. She’s always been fascinated by the Fynbos biome — unique in all the world and found only in the Western Cape. Her passion for the Cape Floral Kingdom and nature is much more than a perennial fancy.
It germinated into a lifelong career after having studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Now, with over 14 years of experience in the field, she’s a seasoned veteran, but her passion is just as fresh as it’s ever been.
Let’s take a look at her top 5 tips for getting the most out of spring:
• The first week of spring is Arbor week in South Africa! Planting a tree is always a lovely way to welcome in the warmer months.
• Before the hot summer months set in, ensure your garden is well fed with fertilizers and compost. Don’t forget to put mulch on your beds. It helps to limit weed growth and keep the moisture in the soil for longer.
• With the mercury rising, pay closer attention to any bugs or signs of disease on your plants. Companion planting is a fun way to protect your plants without nasty chemicals. Basil
(Ocimum basilicum), for example, is amazing at keeping aphids away (and delicious too).
• Spring is the best time to scarify, aerate, and top dress the lawn to ensure supreme growth in the summer months.
• If any of your plants need repotting, now is the time to do it! Repotting in the spring gives the plants the full benefit of the summer months to settle and grow, ensuring a healthy full show.
With this bouquet of gardening tips in your hands, seize the moment and make the most of spring!
Spring is a season of renewed vigour! With early sunrises, and balmy evenings it’s easy to feel a stronger connection to our health. In the spirit of new beginnings, let’s take a fresh look at the role of Social Workers, be inspired to adapt with wise words from our Occupational Therapists, and get tips on how to see stigma with new eyes.
by Lynn Siljeur
Lynn Siljeur is the Occupational Therapist at Bridgewater Manor Healthcare.
She’s served residents for almost 6 years. Before that she spent close to four years as an OT and public servant for the Eastern Cape Government at Humansdorp Hospital, after being placed there for a community service year. She has a passion for all things related to mental health and graceful ageing. “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” -T.S. Eliot
They say the only constant in life is change. While that may be true, we also believe in the power of human adaptability. When faced with life’s ups and downs, our resiliency is what truly defines us.
Throughout our lives, we encounter changes and challenges that we don’t expect. Yet, here we still are! Repeatedly leaving our comfort zone, adapting, and transitioning through the various chapters of life is something that we’re all born to do.
As Occupational Therapists, we often take up the duty of supporting and assisting those transitioning into the healthcare setting. A new beginning is sometimes seen with trepidation. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips on how to adapt, accept, and continue growing:
Be Kind to Yourself
Times of change often come with feelings of uncertainty. That’s okay. Just remember that you’re human, and that means you can’t operate at 100% capacity all the time. Don’t beat yourself up. Know that you have the power to adapt in due time!
During the tumult of change, it can be easy to let negative voices prevail. One of the most powerful tools at our disposal for soothing negative emotions is gratitude. No matter how dark the cloud may seem, it also brings with it nourishing rains.
Practicing acceptance means learning to let go of the things you can’t control, and concentrating on the things you can. None of us have the power to control everything, and understanding this will release us of much frustration.
Much of what we believe to be true about ourselves and our circumstances is simply a story we’ve told ourselves and others. Flipping a narrative from “I’m afraid of change”, to “I’ve always been able to adapt” will empower you.
Talking about the changes you’re encountering can be very healing. You might discover that others have adapted to similar changes and can share with you their own success stories. We’re in this together!
Starting something new comes with its own set of challenges and we hope that our tips can help you along your journey.
With awareness and understanding regarding mental health increasing in recent years, the social stigma surrounding it is slowly eroding. However, stigma is not only an external experience. Many of us still suffer from internalized stigma to mental health.
If a person absorbs the negative messages and stereotypes about their diagnosis, then they will be suffering from internalized stigma. It’s important for us to not allow negative messages and stereotypes to become part of how we see ourselves.
Internalized stigma may lead to trying to hide symptoms, an aversion to getting help, or avoiding social interactions – none of which contribute to healing. That’s why it’s important to consciously try and mitigate the effects of internalized stigma.
Here are some ways we can overcome stigma:
There’s no shame in getting help No matter what the circumstances, or how dire they may seem, there is help.
Professional assistance is available.
Connect with others
Talking about your challenges with others can help you to feel better. Isolation and loneliness are some of the leading contributing factors to worsening depression for example.
Too often is a diagnosis confused with a label. It’s important to not self-identify as a mental illness. Instead of saying, “I am depressed,” say rather, “I have depression”.
Despite any feelings or thoughts to the contrary, you are not alone. There are many others out there who have not only suffered similar ailments but have completely overcome them.
Stigma, both internal and external, robs us of our dignity. Unshackling ourselves from isolation, blame and secrecy will help us live a fuller life with more joy.
Professional
I felt safe and well taken care of. Were it not for the pain, I could easily believed that I was in a hotel. The friendliness of the staff was comforting, especially during times of pain, times when one feels lonely and far from one’s loved ones. Thank you very much.
- 2021
I will always be grateful for the superb care received at Faircape and will recommend Faircape to all my friends for Step-down. Thanks for a memorable experience.
- 2021
I couldn’t have coped without your excellent attention and prompt services! Your staff are treasures, uplifting and encouraging.
- 2021
The role of a social worker is well known but not all that well understood. Simply put, social workers labour to protect human rights at all stages of life. Social workers connect people and resources to address many different life challenges and enhance wellbeing.
Social workers help in many different ways. Here are a few of the ways they can help:
Environmental Ensuring the environment caters for the residents’ changing capacities as stipulated in the Older Persons Act.
Provide emotional support to residents and family members as identified by the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Intellectual Assisting care decision making in the absence of family, next of kin, or curator when the resident has impaired capacity to make decisions.
Psychological Counselling and debriefing to come to terms with changes to physical ability and independence.
Physical Assist with care provision of residents at risk due to ill health. Investigate allegations of physical abuse or neglect. Facilitation of family meetings to discuss care needs and options available.
Financial Ensure care implemented is financially sustainable. Investigate any concerns of financial exploitation. Refer for curatorship applications.
Connect residents to support structures.
Faircape Health recognises the invaluable skills of these professionals. That’s why all healthcare centre’s have incorporated their services into the Multidisciplinary Teams. Residents at all six villages have access to the services of social workers in order to ensure a full continuum of care.
Faircape Health is your integrated system of care. We guide and track patients over time through a comprehensive array of health services. The full continuum of care is provided from promotion and prevention, to treatment and recovery.
Bridging the gap between hospital and home.
6. Palliative Care
Improving quality of life for residents and families.
2. Physiotherapy Restoring movement and independence. 3. Occupational Therapy Improving people’s ability to perform activities of daily living.
Helping people to live safely and independently.
4. Respite Care
Providing temporary relief for families.
With Christmas around the corner, our Village Managers share what they’re most looking forward to now that spring has sprung. We take a trip down memory lane to relive some recent excursions, outings, and events. Learn also about some of our residents’ new beginnings.
Had someone said that as we celebrated Christmas and New Year of 2019, a pandemic would be around the corner, I wouldn’t have believed them.
In March of 2020, we saw our lives turned upside down. For an estate such as Tokai, our residents enjoy vibrant social lives peppered with some fantastic international holidays. Many of our residents’ families live overseas and being unable to visit them for extended periods of time, along with a reduced social calendar has proven difficult.
Thankfully, fibre internet allowed us to connect with family and friends with much needed facetime, build relationships with growing grandchildren, and strengthen
our communities. Apps like Zoom have allowed our bridge community to grow from strength to strength, and our group exercises to move from the gym to our lounges.
Our ability to adapt to an ever changing landscape is one of our greatest powers!
With all vaccines now having been administered we hope that things will begin to settle down. The strength and tenacity of our residents to ride this wave and not buckle has been nothing short of inspirational.
To new beginnings with a group of incredible and inspiring individuals!
Ann approaches every day with purpose. She’s passionate about improving the lives of those around her. She creates an environment where residents can relax completely, and she’s always there to support in whatever way needed.
After our last “family meeting”, we got to take a deep breath and begin again.
We at Clé du Cap are doing just that; slowly creeping back into the kind of normal we used to know. We’ve got activities up and running, friends enjoying a delicious meal in the dining room, ice cold beer and glasses of wine to round off the day at pub night. Isn’t this what retirement is all about – doing all of the things we enjoy?
The last few months have thrown some of us into a funny state of mind and we are cautious with anything we do. Our vaccinations are complete and now it’s time to venture out a little, even if to just come and sit outside with friends over a cuppa tea or a light café meal.
We have such amazing things planned for the upcoming months and we want to encourage all of you to also “begin
again”. Themed Pub Suppers, Fine Dining Evenings, Movie & Dinner Dates, Bistro Evenings and daily specials are some of the wonderful things to look forward to.
Now that it is spring, we all know what that means – West Coast Flowers! We always look forward to this trip and we just cannot wait to see what Nature has to show off.
As the year-end approaches, we will just have to have the most spectacular Christmas Celebration ever, after all, we deserve it. So, let’s start facing each day as though it was an adventure – try something new, eat something different or make a new friend – your options are endless.
Angie is always ready with a smile. She enjoys making a difference in residents’ lives, especially in the small ways. A friendly moment, a cheerful chat, or just being there.
Retirement is a time to focus on yourself and your partner, learn new things and re-evaluate your life. You can decide not to take life so seriously, look back on your life, and appreciate all the things you have achieved, and of course appreciate all the wonders and delights we have in the Village.
What is new in Noordhoek manor? We have now joined up with the Tokai Hiking group, and will be hiking with them every week. The ladies’ Vintage Craft Group meets every second Wednesday. (A big thank you to Brenda Bertels and Maureen Rouse for getting this going). We’ve also welcomed 9 new residents so far this year. It’s always lovely welcoming new residents into the Village.
Our friendship teas have also started up again! They’re a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends at the club house and get to know one another over a cup of
coffee and a delicious treat! We have many more activities that residents can sign up for. Keep an eye out on the notice board and reception! If there’s a group/ new activity you would like to start up, please come and speak to me, and let’s see what we can get going.
Our Monday Musical evenings are becoming very popular. Thanks to Marlene Kennedy-Smith and Barbara Basset for organising these wonderful events. All the hardwork from the Entertainment Committee, headed up by Mike Connolly, who organises pub, lottery and dart evenings are also sincerely appreciated!
It’s all of these efforts combined that help to give us something to look forward to every day. There’s something new and exciting for everyone to enjoy.
Monica loves connecting with people. She easily forms lasting bonds with those around her. Her kind and nurturing nature helps her create a community unlike any other.
My favourite season of the year at Heritage is spring. With the first whiff of the fragrant Jasmine flowers floating on the early morning breeze and the sneak peeks of the blossoms pushing out their buds, excitement is heralded as we anticipate a new beginning.
However, while we may have our favourites, every season is important and brings with it delights and challenges to face. In contemplation of this new season, we can attest to having experienced many new things these past 18 months.
I’ve been so amazed by our residents’ resilience and willingness to learn the intricacies of modern technology, and understand that words such as “zooming” have a very different meaning from planes in the sky.
We have stood together and heeded the call to vaccinate, not only to protect ourselves from this dreaded virus but also those around us. In doing so, we look with hope to a better, safer future.
Despite this action, some hard goodbyes have had to be said to very dear friends and family but at the same time, we’ve also been given opportunities to say hello to new friends as new residents have joined our community.
Plans are well afoot to celebrate 20 years of beautiful memories built on the foundations laid by our many wonderful residents who’ve contributed so much to the Heritage legacy over the years. While much of the future remains uncertain at this point, the Heritage legacy is to intentionally choose gratitude and happiness every single day for what we do have.
Anthea treats every day like a gift. Her gentle perspective on life leads to a compassionate and caring attitude. She embraces all of the excitement (and trepidation) that comes with embarking on a new chapter in one’s story.
Every end leads to a new beginning, and a new beginning comes from an end. It does not matter what the reason is for the new beginning, as long as you take the next step on the new path. With each new beginning we learn to carry on, learn something new, see the strength in ourselves.
We will have several fresh starts in our lives, whether it be a new job, a new city, new family additions or new goals we set for ourselves. Whatever is to come, look at what you are leaving behind and then look ahead with excitement to the new challenges that you will conquer.
As every morning dawns on us, we realise that once again we were granted
the opportunity to start a new painting on a clean canvas and create a beautiful sunrise.
As we are rushing through this year with COVID in-tow, we realise that we are nearing the end of the year. All of a sudden, Christmas is around the corner followed by New Year. There is plenty of planning to do whether we will be celebrating it with our family or friends.
Enthusiastically we are planning new and exciting functions and activities for all to enjoy. We can not wait to see you there.
“Every moment is a fresh beginning” T.S. Eliot
About Natasha Natasha finds fulfillment in supporting others. She shares in every moment - be it a joyful celebration or not. She’s more than ‘fair weather’ and will always be there for you.
As the seasons change with spring on the horizon, we look forward to new beginnings.
The year has flown past us! Social activities were put on hold for obvious reasons but it gave us a great opportunity to make a few changes around the village. In 1988, when Bridgewater Manor was built, the cottages were painted mint green but in 2021 we decided to rejuvenate with a new look: Arniston White! We look forward to completing the now-look paint job by the end of the year.
Our village pathway has been completed. It’s marked with signs indicating how far you’ve travelled with wooden benches where we can sit and take a breather or just absorb the stunning scenery and beautiful views of the Helderberg
mountains. Thanks in part to the good rainy season, our gardens are in top form too.
Last, but certainly not least, the biggest news from Bridgewater which has brought so much hope for new beginnings is the completion of the vaccination rollout. This brought with it a huge sigh of relief for us all and we’re very grateful to all of the Faircape Health and Faircape Life staff who made this possible. Even though we’ve been vaccinated, we still urge everyone to exercise caution.
2021 draws ever closer to its conclusion and before we know it, we’ll be taking out the tinsel for Christmas! Until then, stay safe, look after yourself and remember that we’ve got so much to look forward to!
About Yolandi Yolandi is as devoted as they come. She’s made it her mission to improve life for those around her. You can always rely on her to create a tranquil, relaxing environment.
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St James measures just 200 metres along the coastal stretch between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. Lucky for us, the Art Club made it their mission to capture its beauty on the 3rd of August.
Under a cloudless sky, the light was perfect for inspiring creativity. The vivid colours of the Victorianstyle bathing boxes really came to life! Creative and like-minded club members head out every second week to soak up outdoor scenery and countryside landscapes.
Surrounded by the beauty of the ocean, the mountain and the original stone houses in the area, inspiration came easily to our resident artists. St James and neighbouring Kalk Bay are definite favourites for the Art Club. The areas exude beauty from every angle, and hide unseen crannies to explore.
The always intrepid and daring Hiking Club ventured out one crisp Wednesday morning onto the mist-veiled slopes of Silvermine. Not to be dissuaded by the low visibility, the group always makes the most of their weekly jaunts.
The stone-laid paths make for comfortable hiking and all attention can be given to absorbing the natural environment. Golden Conebush (Leucadendron laureolum) carpet the area with King Protea (Protea cynaroides), and Tree Pincushion (Leucospermum conocarpodendron)
Yet still the delightfully bright Whiteflowered African Daisy (Arctotis aspera) made a cameo to brighten the hikers’ day.
Evidence of recent rains was clearly visible as well, with a tea-coloured pool of fresh water along the trail.
Every Thursday night, the clubhouse at Tokai is open to the ladies of the estate for Darts Night. The darts don’t always land on the mark but the drinks always flow, the laughter always echoes, and the heart is always warmed.
The casual and relaxed atmosphere is great for forming long-lasting friendships. The no-pressure games are fun for all who participate and a much-loved way for friends to unwind.
This is just one of the many amazing social calendar activities happening at the villages. Bridge, crafts, movie nights, restaurant visits and so much more are a part of village life. Faircape Life villages are centred on developing close-knit communities.
Beautifully landscaped gardens are the pride-and-joy of our villages. For many of us, pottering away among our plants is our idea of heaven. That’s why the Cape Garden, Stellenbosch branch is a particular favourite destination for Bridgewater Manor.
Boasting a broad selection of indigenous & fynbos plants, it’s a true Western Cape institution. With their primary nursery in the platteland outside Vredendal, they’re able to replenish their plant stock quickly and their selection is always immaculate.
Like all good plant centres, they’ve got a delightful, family-friendly coffee shop and well-decked bakery. Be sure to treat yourself to one of their red velvet cupcakes!
Haskell Vineyards, home to the aptly named Longtable Restaurant, hosted Tokai residents for wine tasting and lunch on the 8th of August.
Sheltered in the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain Range, the views from the restaurant’s outdoor seating inspires awe. And their wines are just as
fantastic as the venue!
Their cellar of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz are all bold, refined, and sophisticated. Haskell Wines believes that great wines taste best with good food, and whenever possible in good company. We couldn’t agree more!
Heritage Manor kicked off Women’s Day celebrations with a champagne breakfast! We laid the tables with pink roses and ribbons to mark the occasion.
Dr Hilda Landman of Ozone Aesthetics came to deliver an engaging talk on the benefits of ozone therapy for women. It’s said to help with arthritis, and potentially support the immune system.
Besides the lovely decor, delicious breakfast, and bubbly champagne, the joy of camaraderie was most certainly the highlight of the day!
The good Reverend Doctor Alan Maker, or as he prefers to be addressed, Alan, is Onrus Manor’s resident disc jockey. But as his title may suggest, he wasn’t always on the airwaves.
Before his life as a radio personality began, he spent thirty-five years in service as senior minister of St. Columba’s Presbyterian Church in Parkview, Johannesburg. He obtained a B.Com. from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Bachelor of Divinity from Rhodes University. His Doctor of Ministry is from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey.
When he moved into Onrus Manor, his friend and South African pop sensation, Peter Lotis, presented him with the equipment he needed to broadcast from home. Alan was no stranger to public speaking of course, nor was he unfamiliar with the entertainment industry.
He’s enjoyed involvement with the SABC, and Radio Today for many years. But when he was first approached to be a disc jockey, Alan was hesitant. Robin Alexander of Radio Today was thankfully there to lend words of encouragement, responding “You can learn.”
At time of writing, Alan has recorded some 778 episodes of his music radio spot, “From My Window”, with no signs of slowing down. Featuring music from 1920 - 2020, there’s something to delight
everyone. The likes of Chuck Berry, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Murray, Eddie Calvert, Bill Haley and more are sure to get you bopping in your seat!
Tune in to “From My Window” on Radio Today (1485 AM) every Sunday morning from 06:00 to 08:00 on DSTV radio station 869! He’s also published a book titled “The End Is In The Beginning” available in paperback and kindle ebook on Amazon with a beautiful foreword by the eminent English-speaking theologian John de Gruchy.
“I had never been a disc jockey.” His response, “You can learn.”
Pet-friendly long term care is one of the cornerstones of Faircape Health’s practice. The unconditional affection of dogs and cats has proven benefits for our emotional and physical well being. The healthcare centres at Tokai Estate and Onrus Manor recently welcomed some new fur friends into the fold.
Flower and Melody were adopted from TEARS animal shelter in Kommetjie and they’re settling into their new forever home snugly! Flower, the ginger, loves to bundle up warmly and purrs with delight when cuddled and stroked. An explorer through-and-through, she can’t help but investigate every corner of her new environment.
Melody, the calico, is an independent lady and marches to the beat of her own drum. She loves to huddle up in her bed but will come out and socialise when she feels ready for her much deserved attention.
Luna was adopted from the Kleinmond Animal Welfare Society’s (KAWS) shelter. With her courageous attitude, she’s adjusted to her new surroundings quickly! A dapper explorer and affectionate soul, Luna can’t help but thrive with all of the love she’s been receiving from residents and staff alike.
A big thank you to TEARS and KAWS for the good work! Without you, Flower, Melody, and Luna would not have had this beautiful new beginning.
“Ready for my close-up.”
Luna is a real people-person.
The intrepid explorer.
Help the Rural Child Charity Shops are a chain of 7 retail outlets dotted around the Cape Peninsula. They also have a mobile bookstore which travels from school to school.
The shops sell pre-loved books, clothing, sporting equipment, furniture and general merchandise. Really, they sell anything and everything - giving goods others no longer need a second lease on life.
Help the Rural Child is part of the Goedgedacht Trust which aims to transform rural communities by giving children and young adults opportunities
to become healthy, self-confident, educated and skillful.
As part of the trust, Help the Rural Child supports a number of initiatives that are truly making a difference every single day. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic alone, they have served at least 601,986 hot meals and driven 20,248 km to deliver food where it matters most.
One of the ways you can support this phenomenal charity is by donating preloved goods. Help the Rural Child runs a free collection service.
Blending seamlessly into the surrounding Silvermine nature reserve; Noordhoek Manor offers unparalleled luxury living in a safe environment.
As animal lovers to our core, Faircape Life is committed to more than ensuring all of our 6 villages are pet-friendly. Being truly pet friendly means making a difference beyond the safety of our village walls.
Since 2016, Faircape has contributed to animal welfare charities including the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA). Thanks to this legacy of support, Mike Vietri was welcomed as an AWS SA brand ambassador this year.
The AWS SA gives new beginnings to so
many forgotten, abused, or unwanted animals. They respond to reported cases of abuse and investigate dog fighting. They focus on education in schools and communities. They give veterinary treatment, food, water, exercise and safe shelter to any and all animals. No animal in need is ever turned away and this cause is close to our heart.
The good news is that you can help too! You can visit any of the AWS SA shelters to adopt, volunteer, or donate to make a difference.
For more information visit: www.awscape.org.za
But we don’t just support animal welfare with our charity contributions. We’re committed to caring for the Faircape pet community too! The Faircape Life community recently helped one of our own furry residents. Donna is 14 years young and loves cuddles. Her mom passed away this year but thanks to the remarkable village communities, she was quickly adopted and found a new forever home at Noordhoek Manor.
With the weather fresh, and days growing longer - we’ve got so many reasons to go out and about. We visited some of our favourite places again and highly recommend pencilling them into your itinerary too.
Ensconced in a fertile amphitheater of Hottentots-Holland Mountains, Lourensford Wine Estate spans 4000 hectares of forest, fynbos, fruit orchards and vineyards. The estate’s proud history started in 1709 when it was established by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel.
Today, it’s a popular destination for connoisseurs from around the world and stands at the forefront of sustainability with recognition by the WWF’s Conservation Champion Programme. But this story may not have unfolded had Dr Christo Wiese not revived the winemaking tradition in 1998.
Thankfully, he did! And now the farm is a shining example and exemplar of sustainability. Lourensford embraces sustainability with 3300 m2 of solar panels (supplying 100% of its energy requirement), alien-invasive plant removal programmes, and conservation initiatives for local indigenous flora and fauna such as the Cape Leopard.
Stories of new beginnings like that of Lourensford Wine Estate are beautiful reminders that it’s never too late to reinvent! As George Bernard Shaw (Irish playwright) once said, “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
There’s no shortage of memories to be created at Lourensford. Among the choice experiences now available at the estate are the wine tastings, Belgian chocolate & wine pairings, premium vodka tastings, and coffee roasting experiences. There’s something to delight everyone!
Lourensford Wine Estate is located just 7 minutes away from Bridgewater Manor and a 13 minute drive from Heritage Manor. Our Somerset West villages are primely located with easy access to some of the best that the Western Cape has to offer.
In perfect harmony with the natural surrounds of the Kleinriver mountain range; Onrus Manor offers unparalleled luxury living in a safe environment.
“This cape,” Sir Francis Drake scribed in 1580, “is a most stately thing, and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth.” The intrepid Drake said this of the stretch we now call the Cape of Good Hope.
Despite its history as a graveyard of ships, the Cape of Good Hope is a place of new beginnings. Between the months of June and October, southern right whales can be spotted on their annual migration past the Cape of Good Hope. The whales make their yearly pilgrimage past Cape Point towards Hermanus where they birth their calves. They joyfully spring new life into one of the planet’s most turbulent habitats.
The cape itself was similarly brought into existence by a combination of resilience and turbulence. The ferocious, thundering waves crash relentlessly into the stalwart rock. The unceasing churn, over millennia, carved out the rock to form the beautiful cape. A distinctive geographical feature, not the consequence of erosion but the result of refinement.
It’s poetical that the Cape of Good Hope juts defiantly out of the ocean, and stretches mightily upwards. Her steep slopes, ascending to the clouds, are home to at least 250 bird species, 70 of which nest and breed on the shelves.
Orange-Breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea), glistening in a vibrant bouquet of colours, can be seen drinking deeply of the nectars hidden in fynbos blossoms.
Their long, decurved bills are a concise symbol for the sweetness of life: you have but to reach for it as it blooms before you.
The Cape of Good Hope is testament to the intractable resilience of life and optimism. It’s a place of extremes, a place of awe, and a place to be inspired. One only needs to take a scenic, 45 minute drive down the coast from Noordhoek Manor to find this interwoven tapestry of hope.
Remember to bring along your driver’s license or ID to qualify for special discounts on the Cape Point attractions next door! Pensioners can enjoy special rates on funicular tickets (the views are worth it).
Parked on L’Ormarins Estate is Franschhoek Motor Museum (FMM). The motors on display span a 100 year track of history with one of the oldest piece on show being the 1911 Lorraine Dietrich. The museum has had a storied journey, and despite some bumps and chicanes in the road it continues to get engines revving.
Somewhat appropriately, the FMM started its journey far away from Franschhoek in Heidelberg where Dr Anton Rupert gave it the greenlight. In 1999, British American Tobacco took the wheel but shortly after that, operations stalled in 2003. A tragic, sputtering stop.
But a distant echo of roaring engines could be heard triumphantly in the distance. Mr Johann Rupert, son of the late doctor,
reacquired the collection of classic cars and relocated it to Franschhoek. The collection officially got off the line on the 7th of May 2007 and has been in pole position ever since. A fresh lap around the circuit for the cavalcade!
Much like the FMM was able to change lanes, and stay ahead of the pack, so too did some of their display pieces. The 1911 Lorraine Dietrich was one of the first motor cars produced by railway carriage manufacturers De Dietrich. It didn’t just change lanes, it completely jumped the tracks!
The 1911 Lorraine Dietrich represented a departure, and a new beginning in more ways than one. In addition to being a departure from railway carriage production to motor cars, it was also one
of the first cars to use a Cardan-shaft transmission in place of being chain driven.
She features a 5.7 litre, four cylinder engine rated at a respectable 28 horsepower. Considering that the Austro-Daimler Prince Henry held the land speed record for production cars in the 1910s at 136 km/h with 95 hp - the Lorraine Dietrich was no slouch!
Zooming forward some 80 years and we find ourselves at the origin story of another one of the FMM’s feature pieces: the Dodge Viper GT2 Competition Coupe. While FMM’s model is from 2006, her story began in 1991 when Lamborghini engineers helped Chrysler to reinvent a V8 truck engine as a supercar.
Lamborghini, with their history of tractor manufacture, was no stranger to giving workhorses a new beginning as powerhouses. Ten cylinders, 8.0 litres, and a thundering rumble that shakes one’s very bones! Reinvention takes many forms.
Taking our eyes off the rearview mirror, we see that the entire automotive industry is on the cusp of a new transition. Electric cars are blazing a trail towards the horizon (albeit quietly). Tesla, Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW and more are racing to reinvent the car as we know it.
The FMM is much more than a classic car collection. It’s a synecdoche for life. Each of us have our own journeys, our own paths to travel. Each of us have our own histories, and each of us have our own destinations. With the open road stretching out before us, where will you chart the rest of your journey?
Serene, countryside style living coupled with close-to-city convenience. That’s Noordhoek in a nutshell, but to try and summarise this Southern Suburb community is to do it a disservice.
Noordhoek is a story that shines in the telling, not in the synopsis. It’s the moment-to-moment magic that dances on the pages between the covers. It’s not a destination, it’s a journey. A story that you read more slowly because you can’t bear the thought of finishing it. A road you travel leisurely to soak in the views.
With the three main entry points to Noordhoek being Ou Kaapse Weg, the M6 snaking around Chapman’s Peak, and St James curving around Silvermine, Noordhoek’s positioning speaks to its essence. Every way you arrive, and every way you exit showcases the splendour of the Western Cape at her finest. Each sight, a panorama of perfection.
Noordhoek is an out of the way place
nestled in pristine nature, close to all conveniences. Her quiet corners aren’t about seclusion, they’re about privacy. Winding roads wrap the curves of the Table Mountain range’s most southern slopes. Each tree-lined avenue feels like a secret unfurling before you.
Noordhoek residents can enjoy outdoor adventures in every direction. Cresting Ou Kaapse Weg, you have Silvermine Nature Reserve at your feet. It’s home to iconic locales like Silvermine Lake and the ever-popular Elephant’s Eye hiking trail.
A short drive towards Kommetjie lies Imhoff Farm, and the Imhoff Equestrian Centre. The dogfriendly venue is a whole-family delight. Farm style food, wine, painting classes, and of course horseback riding. Heading north, a 20 minute meander around Chapman’s Peak will take you to Hout Bay. Sundowners, museums, silken sands and indescribable
sunsets are right around the corner.
A 10 minute drive through Sun Valley, and you’ll arrive at the eternally charming and always bohemian Kalk Bay. Narrow roads hide gems to be discovered, cloistered in historical buildings on sandstone foundations. The Artvark gallery and the Kalk Bay Theatre - conjoined twins of the artsstand side-by-side on the main road. But Noordhoek is more than a list of places to go and things to do. Noordhoek is home, it’s a place to truly live and at the heart of it all, lies Noordhoek Manor.
Food glorious food! Spring and summer seasonal ingredients are ripening, ready to nourish body and soul. Toni & Titia, resident Dietician and Head of Restaurants & Catering respectively, reveal how they fell in love with food and highlight an incredible hero ingredient for us all to fall in love with.
Quinoa is a very trendy grain at the moment. And for good reason!
This ancient grain was first used to feed livestock over 5000 years ago, and used for human consumption over 3000 years ago in the Andean region of South America. Due to an increase in popularity, quinoa crop prices tripled between 2006 and 2014!
Although pricier than other grains on the market, quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse. It is easily available, easy to cook and packed with goodness.
Here 5 facts about quinoa that make it worth adding to your diet:
1. It’s Naturally Gluten-Free
With gluten intolerance or sensitivity on the rise, this is an excellent selling point. Being gluten-free makes quinoa easier to digest for many.
2. It’s a Great Source of Protein
This is especially important for vegetarians and vegans. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it
contains all 9 of the essential amino acids that our bodies can’t build on their own.
3. It’s High in Fibre
The nutritional benefits of including enough fibre in your diet are endless. Fibre aids in digestion, reduces cholesterol, helps in glycaemic control and more.
4. It’s Packed Full of Flavonoids
Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants. Quinoa’s flavonoids combat oxidative stress to keep our bodies strong and able to fight off disease.
5. It’s Versatile
Add quinoa to salads, use as a side to curries, include in breakfasts and more! Our Faircape Chef’s have provided some mouth watering recipes for you to try at home, or pop in to one of the Faircape Restaurants to sample one of our quinoa creations!
Toni Smyth is the Group Dietician, registered with the Health Professionals Council, in service at Faircape Health. With extensive expertise in healthy weight management, diabetes, insulin resistance, and nutrition for the aged, she shares her insights on all things food, nutrition, and diet.
Excellence echoes in everything we do. Our food is no different.
Our villages serve quality culinary dishes, every day much to the delight of our residents.
At Faircape we combine the expertise of licensed dietician Toni Smyth and food development veteran Titia Meiring. These incredibly talented professionals partner up to plate healthy, perfectly prepared meals developed with fullness of flavour and nutritional balance in mind.
Titia’s culinary chops are in-born! In high-school, her experimental tastes led her to iterate and improve upon the recipes she found in cookbooks. She went on to further refine her natural talents at the Institute of Culinary Arts and has been tempered in some of the hottest kitchens. Her technical ability has only grown and today she’s responsible for some of the most delicious (and beautiful) fine dining dishes. Titia’s been with Faircape for 5 years and she’s proud of the quality her team produces.
Toni’s passion for food also started at a young age. She started packing her own school lunches when she was around 14 years old. Her devotion to sports, and healthy eating has only grown since then. She studied dietetics at Stellenbosch and is fascinated by the constantly evolving nature of nutritional sciences. Toni has been with Faircape for 6 years and loves helping people develop healthy habits and a sustainable relationship with food.
The most important meal of the day made easy.
Ingredients:
Quinoa (1 Cup)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tablespoons) Basil, Diced (2 Tablespoons)
White Wine Vinegar (2 Tablespoons)
Lemon Juice (1 Tablespoon) Eggs, Large (4) Cherry Tomatoes (225 g) Rocket, Fresh (3 Cups)
Avocado, Sliced (1) Streaky Bacon Strips (4)
How To: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Combine 3 Tbsp of olive oil, 2 Tbsp basil, 1 Tbsp vinegar, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Add to the cooked quinoa. Stir to combine.
Place 5 - 7 cm of water into a large skillet with high sides; add remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil and adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 cold egg at a time into a small cup. Holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip the whole egg into the water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard (3-5 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, lift the eggs out of the water. Keep warm until serving.
In a large, dry skillet, heat remaining oil over a medium heat. Cook tomatoes until they begin to release their juices (8-10 minutes). Add rocket, cook and stir just until the rocket is wilted (1-2 minutes). Set aside and quickly crisp the bacon.
To serve, divide quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Add cherry tomatoes, rocket, avocado slices and crumbled bacon. Top each with a poached egg.
Hearty, wholesome midday munching.
Serves 2
Add the vegetable stock to the water and cook quinoa as per package instructions. Once done, set aside.
Cut feta into cubes. Thinly slice spring onion. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Blanch peas in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from water and cool. Lightly toast almonds in a pan over medium heat.
In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with all the ingredients, including the baby spinach and cranberries.
For the dressing, finely chop the parsley and add to the rest of the ingredients. Whisk all together and season with salt to taste.
Drizzle some dressing over quinoa and gently toss, so as not to break up the cubed feta.
Serve in a bowl with some extra dressing on the side.
Ingredients:
Quinoa (120 g)
Vegetable Stock (4 g)
Green Peas (60 g)
Cranberries, Dried (40 g)
Spring Onion (20 g)
Feta (60 g)
Baby Spinach (60 g)
Cherry Tomatoes (60 g) Almonds, Flaked (4 g)
Honey, Raw (4 ml)
Italian Parsley (4 g)
Lemon Juice (16 ml)
Salt (1 g)
Black Pepper, Cracked (1 g)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (50 ml)
Dijon Mustard (2 g)
Serves 2
How To:
Cook quinoa as per package instructions. Once cooked, set aside.
Trim the tops and ends off the baby marrow; cut into small chunks. Dice the red onion and saute with the baby marrow, and carrot in a pan over a medium heat in olive oil. Add vegetable spice mix and chopped parsley.
Remove from the heat and add to a bowl. Add the quinoa and feta to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
Cut your red pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds, and pith.
Stuff the red pepper with the quinoa mix. Sprinkle grated parmesan over the top and transfer to an oven safe dish.
Bake at 170°C for 20-30 minutes,
until the red pepper is softened and cooked. Serve with tzatziki.
Ingredients:
Quinoa (40 g) Red Pepper, Large (1) Feta (40 g) Red Onion, Diced (50 g) Vegetable Spiced Mix (2 g) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (6 ml) Baby Marrow (60 g) Carrot, Peeled & Grated (60 g) Italian Parsley, Chopped (2 g) Parmesan Cheese, Grated (30 g)
Tzatziki Side: Greek Yoghurt, Plain & Unsweetened (1 Cup) Cucumber, Grated (1 Cup) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tablespoon) Mint, Chopped (2 Tablespoons) Dill, Chopped (2 Tablespoons) Lemon Juice (1 Tablespoon) Garlic, Diced (1 Clove) Salt (1 Pinch)
Flavour, texture and fragrance in perfect harmony.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
Water (1 Cup)
Quinoa (¼ Cup)
Pear, Peeled (¼ Cup)
Pear, Mashed (¼ Cup)
Strawberries, Quartered (¼ Cup)
Honey, Raw (1 Tablespoon)
Cinnamon, Ground (¼ Teaspoon)
Vanilla Extract (¼ Teaspoon)
Ginger, Ground (1 Pinch)
Nutmeg, Ground (1 Pinch)
Almonds, Crushed (¼ Cup)
Sugar, Brown (1 Tablespoon)
Butter (1 Tablespoon)
Greek Yoghurt, Plain & Unsweetened (To Taste)
Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to a greased oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 50 mins. In a separate bowl, combine the almonds, brown sugar and butter. After baking, remove foil from the dish and sprinkle almond mix over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered until lightly browned (5-10 minutes).
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with a dollop of plain Greek yoghurt and some fresh berries if desired.
Faircape Life makes every provision to ensure residents’ safety and good health. In addition to our on-site healthcare centres we have service level agreements with the Western Cape’s leading Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. Find out more about how we’ve got you covered.
Step 1: Push the panic button & phone the relevant EMS.
Step 2: Healthcare will attempt to make contact via telephone.
Step 3: A carer and a security guard will be dispatched to your unit.
Step 4: Healthcare will make another backup call to the Emergency Medical Service respondents.
Step 5: The carer and security guard will stay with you, help to make you comfortable, and ensure you’re safe until the ambulance arrives.
ER24: Real Help, Real Fast Is a premier private emergency care provider in South Africa. Operating from 59 bases in the country, they provide rapid response and pre-hospital care.
CMR: Dedicated EMS, Ready to Serve
Provides full-service emergency response for basic, intermediate and advanced life-support. Whenever, wherever and for whatever emergency, CMR will be there.
EMO: Specialised Paramedic Response
Specialised paramedic response in the Helderberg area. Their fully trained BLS, ILS, and ALS paramedics can support you no matter the situation.
EMR: Private Ambulance Service for Hermanus
Dedicated ambulance and rescue professionals with advanced life-support personnel. They’re on-duty all day, everyday throughout the year.
All Faircape Life residents are provided an Emergency Envelope prepared by the Village Sister. These envelopes contain all of the vital information EMS providers need in case of an emergency. Inside the Emergency Envelope is an ECP Face Sheet, a list of current medications, copy of Identity Document, and more.
Faircape Life - We’re Here for You
Emergency response services to Faircape Life villages are paid for by Faircape at no extra cost to residents. This includes the cost of paramedics assessing emergency situations. Safety, security, continued good health, and most of all peace-of-mind are our priority.
1. The act of starting something or inducting someone into a group.
2. That which is moving, motivating, or stimulating. The opposite of expiration.
3. A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. A positive feeling.
4. The first book of the Old Testament.
5. The action or process of bringing something into existence.
6. Recently created or harvested. Unspoilt.
7. The point or place where something began.
8. The act of setting something on fire.
9. The earliest stage of something. A point in time where something started.
10. The establishment of an institution or activity
Crossword Puzzle Fill the Grid!
1. INITIATION 2. INSPIRATION 3. HOPE 4. GENESIS 5. CREATION 6. FRESH 7. ORIGIN 8. KINDLE 9. BEGINNING 10. INCEPTION
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The Next Chapter Competition is officially closed and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners.
We were inundated by beautiful prose and true lived experiences from the villagers. Thank you for all of the
As we aged, many things we used to take in our stride became problematical - home maintenance, health, travel, security etc; the list is endless. About three years ago, being in our late seventies, we therefore started looking around for our penultimate move prior to shuffling off to our Final Resting Place.
Rental income and capital growth provided by real estate investments had always been our financial backbone, so the Life Right option was an anathema. (Who would want to ‘invest’ in a property that you did not actually own, and on which there was no capital growth?!) However, friends bought a Life Right in Heritage Manor and our in-depth discussions and research eventually convinced us they had not actually taken leave of their senses! The security-oftenure provided under the guidance of the CPOA, plus all the living benefits of no maintenance, excellent catering,
medical (and ultimately frail-care) availability, physical security, congenial company and socializing, all added appeal to an attractive lifestyle. Who was it who said, “There comes a time in the lives of men and mice ---”; and THAT time had arrived!
While sad to part with our home in RooiEls with its magnificent views of the Peninsula across False Bay, we found that Unit 152 Heritage Manor had very soothing views of the Helderberg, was spacious and well-planned – we even managed to easily accommodate Lynn’s large dining-room table! And, to top it all, we were surrounded by friendly neighbours, beautifully tended gardens and lawns.
Thanks to our family and HM management, our move was seamless, and three months into our new lifestyle we now know we have made the right choice. We no longer needed to consider capital growth but chose rather to invest in, and secure, our future lifestyle.
We are extremely happy that we ‘came to our senses’ and made our move now while still able – and that our family
need no longer be concerned about us or our future security. With nursing staff available 24/7, and Vergelegen Hospital literally a couple of minutes away, emergencies can be faced with confidence that we will not squander those ‘Golden Minutes’ before receiving treatment at the hands of the experts.
Thanks to our friends and Faircape, we are loving our ‘new beginnings.’
PS. On Sunday 22nd August, we celebrated our 60th Wedding Anniversary with friends, eating al fresco on the verandah next to the dining room and enjoying the excellent catering from the Heritage Manor kitchen.
-Hennie & Annabelle Greeff, Onrus Manor
My gooiste Gônnapiet, groot was my verbasing. Ek, wat meeste van my lewe oorsee gewoon en gewerk het. Ek, wat al op soveel plekke moes bly en inpas. Ek kon my nie indink ek sou iets nuuts ondervind in ʼn aftreeoord nie.
“Ek dink ek sal moet diep krap in die klapperdop om iets te kry wat ons verbaas het met Onrus Manor,” merk ek teenoor kamermaatjie op.
“Was jy dan nie heeltemal verbaas oor hoe maklik dit was om ‘n aftree plekkie hier in Hermanus te kon kry nie?” Vra sy doodluiters.
“Dit nogal met ʼn see en ʼn berg uitsig! Iets wat, volgens jou, ons nooit sou kon bekostig nie”
“Ja,” moet ek maar erken “Mense het ons dan tot gewaarsku oor die lang waglyste. Van jare se sit en wag. Woerts warts en ons is in!”
“En binne net ʼn paar dae kon ons begin werskaf en woel aan ons nuwe nessie,
nè?” gaan sy onverbiddelik aan.
“Ja, maar enige iets anders?” steek ek vas soos ʼn dom dors donkie.
“Dis dan jy wat gevra het, hoe gaan ons inpas tussen al daai ou toppies en tannies!” Antwoord sy dadelik. “Was jy nie die een wat verbaas was om te sien hulle lyk nes ons nie?”
Sy kyk my laggend en met duiweltjies in die oë. “In teendeel, van hierdie vrouens hier rond lyk jonger as sestig. Net vir my om dan tot my verbasing uit te vind, hulle is al diep tagtig en steeds springlewendig!”
“Ja ek moet erken daar is baie mense hier wat om een of ander rede lekker jonk bly,” gee ek mee.
“Dis seker maar die lekker kos en die maklik vriende maak wat ons hier ondervind,”
Annabelle raak skielik ernstig. “En daar is soveel mense hier wat regtig vir mekaar omgee”
Sy het ʼn punt beet. “Ja, dis soos een groot familie” erken ek ruiterlik.
“Wat my nog verder verbaas,” gaan sy aan. “Is dat hulle nie jou drumpel deurtrap nie, elkeen ken sy plek. As jy alleen wil wees los hulle jou, as jy wil kuier is daar sommer dadelik ʼn klomp wat saam kuier.
Ek voel ek moet die laaste hou inkry, “en ons is veilig. Ons het nie eens tralies voor ons vensters soos al deesdae se tronkhuise nie! Wie sou hom dit nou kan indink?!” sê ek selfvoldaan.
“Om nie eens te praat van die oorvloedige voëllewe hier nie!” troef sy my weer.
Ek gee bes. “Ja, dis amper tyd vir die fisant familie om verby te kom op pad berg toe. Mens kan amper jou horlosie op hulle stel.” Annabelle gooi ʼn glasie rooi wyn vir elkeen en ons klink terwyl ons oor die see uitkyk en sug, “dis ʼn verbasende lekker lewe hier.”
In partnership with Wordsworth, we’ve picked a pack of page-turners to delight and inspire. Each one has been hand-selected to prepare us for spring, to swell our hearts, and spark a fire that will carry us into a new beginning.
“The Four Winds”, by Kristin Hannah
A book about the enduring human spirit. Hannah masterfully brings to life that everyday heroism and indefatigable essence of people. A testament to hope, resilience, and a poignant reminder that we always emerge stronger.
“Still Life”, by Sarah Winman
Amongst the rubble of a war-torn Italy (circa 1944), a soldier and an art historian find each other as kindred spirits. A tender tale, written with extraordinary beauty, about human connection and discovery. Hope finds itself in the most unexpected places.
“A Gentleman in Moscow”, by Amor
Unexpected circumstances land the titular gentleman, one Count Alexander Rostov, confined to a hotel overlooking the Kremlin during the Bolshevik Revolution. His unexpected confinement leads to even more unexpected growth and rediscovery about his own true nature.
“The Garden of Babylonstoren”, by Franchesca Watson & Heidi Bertish
The true story of the plants and people who make the garden of Babylonstoren. Their very real history reveals what we all instinctively know: just like every plant sprouts from a seed, so does every great achievement start with the very first action.
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