In Celebration of Women’s Month

In Celebration of Women’s Month

In South Africa, the 9th August is Women’s Day and the month of August is celebrated as National Women’s Month. This is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and the role women of all races and religions  play in South African Society. On...
We Celebrate as Pikkie Turns 80!

We Celebrate as Pikkie Turns 80!

“Today is a day of celebration and thanks. We celebrate and wish Mom a very happy 80th birthday…there are few women who look and act as young as you do.. and even fewer who can pull such a crowd at the age of 80!  It is also a time to say thank you for the 40 years...
Cape Town ALF have ‘green fingers’

Cape Town ALF have ‘green fingers’

The Cape Town Association of the League of Friends members get together regularly for interesting lectures, bridge drives, local walks or regular coffee mornings. We have had a fabulous start to the year with some great ‘green finger’ experiences. In February we had...
Life After Quadruple Coronary Bypass

Life After Quadruple Coronary Bypass

I’ll never forget the day in September 2017 when, driving in the car with my husband, I received a call from my physician saying I needed to have an angiogram as soon as possible. A couple of days before he had done several lung and heart tests on me including a...
The 4 most important types of exercise

The 4 most important types of exercise

Strengthening, stretching, balance and aerobic exercise will keep you active , mobile and feeling great!  “People do what they enjoy or what feels most effective, so some aspects of exercise and fitness are ignored “ says Rachel Wilson a physical therapist at...
New month – New location – New friends

New month – New location – New friends

Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, not far from Lanseria Airport, is the semi- rural area of Chartwell. Entertainment in this area centres mainly around equestrian activities, cycling or walking and for the children there are a couple of swimming and dance schools. It...