PEDESTRIAN GATE NOW COMPLETE
DECEMBER 2020
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CONTENTS
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• News from the CEO
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• Important Numbers
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• Join the club
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• Pedestrian entrance at the Solomon
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Mahlangu Gate
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• Sudoku Challenge
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• Notice
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• Recipe of the month
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Next Newsletter: January 2021
• Gabion project in the game reserve
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• Country Club News
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Tel: 072 386 7347
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• Queries and Suggestions
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CEO News from the
December means that summer is here, school and varsity exams are almost finished, most businesses in Gauteng are closing and our members are busy packing for their holiday trip, enjoying a break around a braai or kids writing letters to Santa Clause.
In this edition, we would like to share the different clubs within the Country Club and how you can be part of the community. In spite of COVID-19, Silver Lakes can be proud of what has been achieved this year and the foundation has been laid for a successful 2021. Our members all deserve a well-earned holiday and we trust that the time with your loved ones will be special. At the same time, we salute the staff that need to ensure that all services continue
uninterrupted at Silver Lakes, specifically our Security staff and some operational staff who will be on duty on Christmas and New Year. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and blessings in the coming New Year.
HENK BOOYSEN
Chief Executive Officer Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate
IMPORTANT NUMBERS GBV Command Centre:
0800 428 428 / *120*7867# from any cell phone
Persons with disabilities:
SMS ‘help’ to 31531
Women Abuse Helpline: 0800 150 150 Child line: 0800 055 555 SAPS Crime Stop:
0860 10111 / SMS Crime Line: 32211
GBVF-related service complaints
(SAPS): 0800 333 177/ complaintsnodalpoint@saps.gov.za
National AIDS Helpline: 0800 012 322 National Human Trafficking Helpline:
0800 222 777
Suicide Helpline: 0800 567 567
Coronavirus Hotline:
0800 029 999
IMPORTANT WEBSITES: • National Department of Health: www.health.gov.za • National Institute of Communicable Diseases: www.nicd.ac.za • World Health Organisation: www.who.int
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CLUB Join the Athletics Walkers and runners of all ages get together weekly on a Monday to do a 2km, 4km or 5km route. Going forward, we have decided to have one time trial per month, being on the first Monday of each month, starting February 2021 when reminders will be sent to all residents.
Book club The book club has not gained momentum as we had hoped for, and we invite residents who are interested in being part of the book club to get in contact with Daleen at the Clubhouse.
Join one of these clubs at the Silver Lakes Country Club and become part of a fun community. Book exchange club
Business forum
The book exchange club started in 2020 and due to the valuable contributions by our residents, we have in excess of a thousand books already. You are welcome to drop books you no longer need, which books will be rotated with other books in the lounge area. In need for a book? Just bring any book you have at home and exchange it for a book on the shelve which will then be yours. No fees. No time period to bring it back. No registers. Just bring and exchange and enjoy the reading!
Our quarterly meetings were put on hold due to the COVID-19 implications and will commence again at the end of January 2021 with Mr Dawie Roodt addressing our residents over a meal and glass of wine. The subject will be announced in January 2021 when bookings open. Our business expo will continue hand-in-hand with the business forum where you will have the opportunity to showcase your business before the business expo at a nominal fee.
Bridge club
Chess club
Due to the challenges with COVID-19, the bridge club suspended their get-togethers and will commence again in 2021 when announced. We are eagerly looking for somebody with knowledge of the game to teach interested residents how to play. If you can be of assistance, please contact Daleen at the Clubhouse.
The Silver Lakes Chess Club is an affiliated chess club, meeting once a week in the Parkview Room (Chapel). Chess players of all ages and different levels take on one another under the guidance of a coach.
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Environmental club
Golf club
• The fishing club, bird club, photography club and field Silver Lakes Golf Club remains one of the top golf courses excursions have been combined as the Environmental in Gauteng and the best in Pretoria. Not yet a golfer but Club. interested? You may make use of the driving range and use • The fishing club has a great programme lined up for the complimentary golf clubs free of charge from the Pro 2021 which will be shared with our residents in detail. Shop. Our dedicated Golf Club Committee together with the Matkovitch Group ensures that we have a beautiful golf course • The bird club had their first bird census day within which adds value to the properties as noted by 93% of our Silver Lakes at the end of November 2020. Bird hides residents during the last survey. with benches have been erected in the game reserve while others for various locations on the estate are LAN club being planned. • The photography club shares the best photos of the month on Facebook and in this newsletter, and residents are welcome to submit their unique photos to be shared with all.
Our latest addition to the Country Club is the LAN club. Gamers of all ages are welcome to join the LAN club, who will be hosting their first gaming session in January 2021 in the Parkview Room. Spectators will be welcome to view the battle • Field excursions are held quarterly for adults and on the computers on a big screen outside the Parkview Room. children separately where the participants have the More information will follow. opportunity to accompany a qualified Field Guide in the game reserve where information is shared about Soccer club our wonderful fauna and flora in a unique interactive way. The Silver Lakes Soccer Club will commence their training sessions again in 2021 once COVID-19 regulations make it
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possible. The group of soccer players are proudly coached by a team member of Mamelodi Sundowns.
Squash Various squash players enjoy our courts with no membership payable. We have just completed our 2nd squash championship at Silver Lakes and welcome all squash players to make contact with Bobby at the Clubhouse if you have not yet registered.
Tennis With more than 400 registered tennis players, the tennis courts are always busy. Coaching is also available by registered coaches from Tennis SA. Please contact Bobby if you wish to register for tennis and make use of our unique online booking system to secure your time slot.
Wine club The Silver Lakes Wine Club could not be launched in March 2020 due to COVID-19 and will be relaunched in March 2021 with regular wine tastings to be facilitated. More information will follow.
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PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE AT THE SOLOMON MAHLANGU GATE The pedestrian entrance is now complete. The scope of work at the pedestrian gate was to remove the palisade fence and replacing it with ClearVu, this at the same time ‘’softened’’ the look and feel. As part of the ‘’upgrade’’ an automated bicycle sliding gate was installed making access more user friendly. The project in itself was not very time consuming, the real challenge was removing and erecting the new fence with all the pedestrian movement through the gate, but as they say all is well that ends well.
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NOTICE Challenge
Please wash your hands thoroughly when moving your bin in and out for refuse removal.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH :
PEACH CRUMBLE This year has been no ordinary year, so why not change things up a bit when it comes to dessert as well?Enjoy the deliciousness of summer fruit with this easy to make Peach Crumble.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: WHAT YOU NEED: INGREDIENTS • 6 large peaches, sliced (about 2 1/2 lb.) • 1/4 c. granulated sugar • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger • Pinch of salt FOR THE TOPPING • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour • 1 c. packed brown sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 c. melted butter • Vanilla ice cream, for serving
METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Make peaches: In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. 2. Make topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in melted 3. butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Pour peaches and juices into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over peaches. 5. Bake until topping is golden and peaches are bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. 6. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
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GABION PROJECT IN THE GAME RESERVE This project will entail the installation of ± 260m of gabion baskets and rock, double stacking will mean that we are in affect only covering a distance of ± 130m. The contractors are confident that the project can be completed by the time that the Estate closes for the builder’s holiday on 15 December 2020. This project comes with its own set of challenges in that getting material to the workplace (embankment) as the material is stored, with permission from the owner on a vacant stand close by and secondly the possibility of rising water levels during the rainy season.
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Country Club NEWS
CONTACT THE COUNTRY CLUB | Clubhouse Reception: 012 809 0281 | clubreception@silverlakes.co.za
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Halloween 31 October 2020. Despite the special circumstances that have come along with COVID-19, this was an evening filled with fun. Dressed in their costumes, residents met at the clubhouse at 17:00 to start their evening of trick and treating throughout the estate.
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Christmas Market THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS MARKET WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT. MERRY 18
CHRISTMAS!
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MUSIC IN THE PARK
8 November 2020. It was a great afternoon with residents filling the park with their picnic baskets and blankets and the amazing sounds of music from the Vienna String Quartet.
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Beautiful
PICTURES BY OUR RESIDENTS
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Photo by I du Plessis
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Albert Roos
PICTURES BY OUR RESIDENTS (CONT.)
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Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Krissi Glaeser
Photo by Krissi Glaeser
Photo by Krissi Glaeser
PICTURES BY OUR RESIDENTS (CONT.)
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Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Albert Roos
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
Photo by Douw Vermaak
BIRDS
Photo by Albert Roos
of Silver Lakes Please let us know if you come across any bird not on our list so we can include it. We would need a photo of the bird as well as the location on the estate.
Click here for birds list
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SILVERLAKES LADIES GOLF Every year the Ladies Golf division choses a charity to donate to as part of their year-end initiatives. This initiative is driven in collaboration with Residents who delivered their donations to the Club house by 7 December 2020. These donations of dog’ and cat’ food, blankets etc. would later be handed over to the relevant charity. Woolies Animal Shelter is the recipient of this year’s Charity Drive.
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A big thank you to everybody that donated.
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Please drop an email to suggestions@silverlakes.co.za, or send a WhatsApp to 081 848 2787 or call 012 809 0142 or 012 809 0424/5 (Control Room)
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