BUS TO TOWN - Office 200

Wednesday 8.30 am

Friday 8.30 am LIBRARY - 0505

Monday & Friday 10.00 am - NOON

Wednesday 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm

CLINIC at Care Centre - 524

Mon - Friday 9.00 am — 10.00 am

Or by appointment

CANASTA at Care Centre

Tuesday 10.00 am

RUMMIKUB at Care Centre - Jenny 474

Beginners welcome

Tuesday 1.45 pm

GLEN’S DEN - Richard 481

Wednesday 5.30 pm

Saturday 5.30 pm

Happy Hour when announced

TRUST SHOP - Cynthia 461

Tuesday 9.00 am— Noon

Wednesday 3.00 pm — 5.00pm

Friday 3.00 pm — 5.00pm

Saturday 9.00 am — NOON

Goods may delivered on any of these days

PAINTING CIRCLE in Don Powis Hall - Martie Truscott 253

Tuesday 9.00 am

AEROBICS - Martie 046 624 1667

Monday 8.30 am

Thursday 8.30 am

MARTIE’S STRETCH & TONE CLASS

Wednesday 8.00 am in Don Powis Hall

ANGLICAN COMMUNION - Pat 485

1st & 3rd Thursday at Care Centre 10am

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE - Mary 478

Wednesday 5.30 pm

SHORT MAT BOWLS - Eddie 453

Monday 3.00 - 5.00 pm

TABLE TENNIS Robert 445

Wednesday 2.30 pm

Saturday 9.30 am

LADIES TABLE TENNIS Trish 459

Tuesday 3.30 pm

HOSPICE “NEARLY NEW” SHOP IN

FOYER OF DON POWIS HALL- Hillary 452

Last Friday of month 9 am — 11.00 am

BINGO - Sue 291

First Friday of month 6.00 pm

CARD RENOVATIONS - Jenny 453

2nd & 4th Monday of month 2.00 - 3.00pm

TEA & CAKE OF THE DAY- Gay 428

Glen’s Den

2nd Wednesday of the Month 10.00am

WOMAN’S FORUM in Don Powis Hall

4th Tuesday of month 2.30pm

FLORAL ART CLUB in Don Powis Hall

3rd Saturday of month 2.30pm

PA ART CLUB in Don Powis Hall

1st Thursday of month 9.30am

ACTIVITIES THAT REPEAT ON THE SAME DAY

EACH MONTH

JULY 2019 VOLUME 151

IMPORTANT DATES IN JULY

SETTLERS PARK RETIRE MENT VILLAGE MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Private Bag 2125, PORT ALFRED, 6170

Tel. 046-604-0200 - Fax 046-624-4618

E-mail: judy@settlerspark.co.za - Web Site: www.settlerspark.co.za

For Activities that are on the same days and times every month please refer to the column on the right

4th THURSDAY

3.00 pm Interdenominational Church Service - Ds Wikus Venter of NGK

5th FRIDAY 8.30 am Park Walk 6.00 pm Bingo

8th MONDAY 2.00 pm Card Renovations in Care

Centre Activity Room

11th THURSDAY 10.00 sharp U3A - Dr Dave Morrell on the 4th

Industrial revolution and medicine

3.00 pm Interdenominational Church Service - Rev Christel Erasmus, Presbyterian Church

12th FRIDAY 6 for 6.30 pm QUIZ NIGHT (see page 10)

17th WEDNESDAY 9.00 am Warden’s Meeting

2.30 pm RESIDENTS MEETING

18th THURSDAY Mandela Day (see page 14) 9.30 am LAHS - Outing 3.00 pm Interdenominational Church

Service - Rev Cynthia Webbstock, Anglican Church

22nd MONDAY 2.00 pm Card Renovations in Care

Centre Activity Room

25th THURSDAY 9.30 am U3A - Peter Viner on British

police matters 3.00 pm Interdenominational Church

Service - Kathy Cutter of Grace and Truth

Silver Threads

RAIN

40 mm for June

RESIDENTS

2nd Betty Bruton

2nd Edna Smethurst

3rd Cindy Brown

4th Ron Quin

4th Colin Findlay

4th Doreen Steenkamp

4th Robin McLean

5th Agnes Wormald

6th Maurice Bradfield

7th Leslie-Anne Phillips

7th Carel Swart

7th Roy Wilkins

7th Gay Ford

9th Bruce Williams

9th Rina van der Merwe

10th George Sparks

10th Margaret Summers

10th James Gifford

12th Hilary Glisson

12th Jacquie Acheson

14th Don Armstrong

16th Pat Rimmer

16th Mo Linforth

16th Dallas Cowie

20th Marion McLeod

20th Janet Thatcher

22nd Doug Haig

22nd Rob Crothall

23rd Yvonne Piquet

24th Jessie Berry

24th Judy Henshall

24th Mauritz v d Merwe

24th Teresa Impey

28th Martie Truscott

28th Lyndon Bartlett

28th Patrick Atkinson

28th Barbara Wesson

30th Renee Vroom

31st Athol Canny

STAFF

4th Jackson Tuku

8th Sithi Mfengu

8th Bukiwe Mafele

17th Phumeza Maronya

19th Phumeza Seti

20th Thandekile Komeni

21st Elspeth Witthuhn

23rd Sue Croukamp

25th Esther Magawu

25th Cynthia Budaza

30th Kittie Joubert

There is a very proud Granny in the Park Read this page and then turn to page 8 to find out who she is!

Cricket Scotland Chair, Tony Brian, paid tribute to Kyle Coetzer after the Men’s National Team Captain was awarded an MBE in the Queens Honours Birthday List.

Coetzer was born in Aberdeen and after playing County Cricket in England Coetzer made his international debut against Pakistan in 2003 and becomes only the 3rd Scottish international cricketer ever to receive the honour for services to cricket, following in the footsteps of Jimmy Brown and George Goddard. He is the only cricketer on the 2019 list.

To date the 35 year old has played 171 times for Scotland, 68 as captain, including Scotland’s historic first ODI win over World Number One ranked England a year ago. He has scored 4404 first class runs and his most famous catch dismissed Mark Boucher at the Oval during the 2009 World Twenty20.

Commenting on his award Kyle Coetzer said, “ It’s very special and a huge honour to be award an MBE. It’s not something you ever consider and it was a huge shock to hear the news. A special thank you to my family and friends and colleagues who have played a huge part in supporting me in my cricket journey.” He also thanked his team-mates coaches and backroom team and saying, “I am very lucky to collect the award but I do so with you all in mind”.

Tony Brian also said, “This is a richly deserved award for one of Scotland’s best and most iconic cricketers in the 250 years of the sport. Kyle has been an inspirational player and captain who has led the Men’s Team through its most successful period ever including the never to be forgotten win against England in June 2018”.

CONGRATULATIONS KYLE

3rd Judy & Richard Henshall

6th Helen & Dallas Cowie

8th Meryl & Godfrey Howes

9th Lyn & Rod Gradwell

10th Jenny & Eddie Hoseck

12th Mo & Brian Linforth

14th Margie & John Richardson

Happy Annniversary

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A MEETING WITH ROYALTY

It was a special occasion. One could feel the tension, the sense of importance, something different was happening. It is easy to see pictures in glossy magazines and admire the beauty and majesty. Now we were face to face with the real thing. We were in the presence of royalty, as the ruler of the domain took his afternoon siesta. Did we miss the sign earlier along the dusty road? King asleep. Do not disturb.

There they lay, a pair of elderly Kalahari black-maned male lions. The temperature was touching 40 degrees. What better way to spend a lazy afternoon, in the shade of thick low-level bush on the edge of a dusty, sandy road. The waterhole was nearby but who needed water now? Occasionally one of the royals would swat a fly on his back or lift his head slowly to check what was happening, then drop it back with a thud. Every now and then an involuntary twitch of a paw.

Several other vehicles stopped to take in this awesome scene. Only cameras were clicking, otherwise all was very quiet. You could hear a pin drop. Very slowly, out of respect for their royal highnesses, vehicles drove by, in single file. Every camera that thought it was a camera was working overtime, shooting as many pictures as possible. All the occupants of the vehicles gazed in awe at this magnificent scene of peace and tranquillity. Not a word was spoken. It would have

been totally out of place in such company. Camera cards were being filled to the brim, and the action did not stop. Finger itchy, trigger happy as never before.

Each vehicle was able to pass the royal bodies within a metre of their giant paws. This was a moment to treasure, a moment to record for posterity, a moment to boast about for ever. Long lenses were not necessary, this was the genuine article at absolutely close range.

Yes, the windows were wound up but not closed, nearly closed but not completely. Who would waste such shots through a closed window? Danger? Of course, it is always present in the wild, there in such close proximity to power beyond measure. Those paws could deal a deadly blow with

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one swipe. Those teeth could tear away at flesh, any flesh, in a split second. Only a half closed window and the thin metal protection of the car door between you and this awesome power.

We drove by ever so slowly in deference to the royal presence. A cold shiver ran up my spine. Awesome! I was dumbstruck and in total awe of the dignity and raw, wild power lying asleep a metre from my camera lens. The King of the Beasts was taking his afternoon nap and lesser mortals had to doff their caps. The King of the Jungle was resting from his royal duties. What a privileged moment never to be forgotten. Truly an experience to remember.

After what seemed like an eternity in the royal presence, we drove on slowly. How long would the two kings block off the road? How many more visitors would pass that way, taking endless photographs? Curfew time was rapidly approaching and we had to be back in camp before the gates closed for the night.

This chance meeting with royalty is why so many people pay repeated visits to National Parks. Best of luck on your next visit.

John Forster

Children are often spoiled because no one will spank Grandma!

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Thoreau

Surgeon to patient following an operation: “I removed your ego and it turns out that is what is clogging your reality”.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. – Confucius

Don’t look back, you’re not going that way

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REPORT OF THE RESIDENTS MEETING HELD on WEDNESDAY, 19th JUNE 2019 at THE DON POWIS HALL at 14h30

77 Residents were in attendance / 5 Apologies

Welcome:

Miss Williams welcomed everyone to the meeting. Board Report (Mrs Border)

Mrs Border welcomed everyone to the Meeting.

Last month Residents had the opportunity of meeting the Eastern Province Caterers (EPC) Management team and those who work behind the scenes. They kindly provided a spread of eats after the last meeting and have agreed to sponsor such treats on a quarterly basis. The

Board have agreed that in the other months the eats will be provided by Settlers Park. Mrs Border encouraged everyone to attend the Resident’s meetings and use the tea break as an

opportunity to meet other folk in the Park. Mrs Border mentioned that the Board were mindful of the financial strain on the Park and its Residents; this being the main reason for embarking on the building projects. The 3 new

cottages next to the dam are now complete and the cottage in the ‘forest’ area and above the Care Centre are currently underway. Both these cottages have been sold. This matter will

be addressed further during the General Manager’s report. Mrs Border also mentioned that the introduction of downsizing / downscaling was a good idea and a number of Residents have already taken advantage of this option.

It is to be noted that Board Members serve on a voluntary basis and are not paid for their services. Printed copies of the Board Minutes are not available to Residents due to the confidential

nature of some matters which are discussed. Bequests left to the Park will always be invaluable. Upgrades done at the Care Centre were

made possible by the generous bequest left to the Park by the Late Chrissie Holmes. This is something for Residents to consider. Think about it! General Manager’s Report: Residents: Miss Boland welcomed Mrs Gill Armstrong of Cottage 92 and wished her a long and happy

stay at Settlers Park. Sales & Refurbishments:

Miss Boland reported that steady progress was being made. 3 cottages are currently

available for sale. Landscaping by Kenton Garden Services (KGS):

They had a tough start but are currently doing a really good job. Miss Boland requested that Residents continue to be polite and friendly to the staff. Miss Boland also requested that Residents take their washing off their wash line when they are working in the area to avoid

any dust or grass dirtying their washing. Residents are also reminded to pick up any doggy ‘mess’ as this will not be picked up by the Garden Service. Servest Staff:

Miss Boland mentioned that 3 Servest staff had resigned after their contract came to an end and all other staff were appointed by Settlers Park or Kenton Garden Services. Re-cycling:

Clarity on the re-cycling of plastic lined cardboard and polystyrene is to be confirmed. Residents will be advised in due course. Residents are to note that the collection days of re-

cycling is the same day as normal refuse collection. Feral Cats:

This is an ongoing issue in the Park. A S-Parks! had gone out to Residents listing a number of concerns. Miss Boland reported that that she had met with Anel from the SPCA and a local expert who has managed a very successful project in Kenton on Sea. A special meeting

will be arranged for all interested parties after 10th July to be able to include the Aylwards who are currently away on leave.

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Noise in Park:

Contractors have been consulted in this regard. However, if Residents find that workers are very noisy they are to approach them and politely ask them to lower their voices. Contractors and Staff in the Park:

There is a lot of work being undertaken by contractors in the Park. Miss Boland appealed to Residents not to verbally abuse any contractors or Settlers Park Staff in any way. Miss

Boland requested that Residents are polite and professional at all times. Tariffs:

The office omitted to notify Residents of the increase in Telephone tariffs. The telephone

rental has increased from R100 to R107 per month. Miss Boland apologised for this omission. Miss Boland advised that municipal rates are increased in July which forms part

of the levy calculation. New Builds:

Both new cottages (104A & B) have been sold. Cottages 128 D & E have been combined. A

prior comment had been received that Residents were not informed of these new developments. Miss Boland mentioned that this had been communicated to Residents on

numerous occasions evidence of which can be seen in previous issues of Silver Threads (which is where notes from Residents Meetings are published) going as far back as late 2017. Mr Phillips (Cottage #94), who lives near the new cottage site planned for next to the

swimming pool commented that he was of the opinion that the proposed cottage would be very close to the pool, there would be no privacy and that the pool pump would be very

noisy for the Resident in this new cottage. It was confirmed that the plans indicate that the bedrooms are on the opposite side to the pool pump and that every effort will be made to sound proof the pump area and to ensure privacy.

In response to a further query, Mr Spavins confirmed that a structural engineer had inspected the site and was involved in the decision taken by the Board to build the cottage there. Miss Boland reiterated that professionals are appointed with all construction that

takes place in the Park. With the Park having so many Residents it would always be difficult to please everyone all the time. Miss Boland also noted in response to Mr Phillips

request for a vote that a Special General Meeting would need to take place for a vote of such nature. Mr Phillips reiterated his objection to the building of the cottage.

Other suggestions received with regards the new cottage included moving the cottage closer

to the hall side of the grounds; creating a secondary access point to eliminate hazards in the blind corner of Sunset View, a sectional drawing to be obtained.

Mrs Border reminded Residents that discussions had been underway since 2017 and the

reason for building or expanding has not changed. All Board Members and Residents and Services Committee Members have together looked at all possible sites in the Park.

In reply to Mr Pellew it was confirmed that a densification exercise in the Park has already been done by experts and the Board is pleased to report that the Park’s densification was well within defined limits.

Mr Spavins mentioned that Settlers Park received no external funding and the Board are therefore most appreciative of bequests such as the Havers Trust. It is the Board and

General Manager’s responsibility to ensure sustainability of the Park. Mrs Scheepers asked if the Flamboyant tree she had planted next to her cottage would be

removed during the construction / expansion in the Park as this had been planted for

sentimental reasons. Miss Boland stressed that every effort to save as many trees as possible in the Park is made and also advise that she would confirm with the architect.

Mrs Border thanked Residents for planting trees in the Park and encouraged them to

continue. However, Mr Wilmot mentioned that consideration should be given to location as the root structure could do damage to buildings. Miss Boland requested that any

Residents wanting to plant a tree or trees, please inform the office so that correct locations could be confirmed.

It’s difficult to write lying flat on one’s back so, do you remember this from 2013?

Please join me

NEXT TO MY BED! “Those were the days my friend We thought they’d never end”

Reminds me of the days of yore, musically speaking, when I played in a dance band in Grahamstown in 1954. The band was called ‘The Blue Notes’ led by Jimmy Skea on sax, with a Grocott (Kevin?/Kelvin?) on drums, a double bass and me on the piano. I was a student at Rhodes that year and we played at a lot of dances in the town and further afield in Port Alfred, Peddie, Alice, Fort Beaufort and the like. We played for two dance clubs who held monthly formal dances in the Supper Room above the shops near the corner of Beaufort and Church Street. Dinner jackets, or tails and long dresses, the first dance always a set of three waltzes! ‘Hi Lili, Hi Lili, Hi Lo’ was the top waltz of that year!

When we first came to Settlers Park over three years ago I started playing the piano with Sheila Pagnacco who played the tenor sax very nicely and we played for the Coffee Club and for the AssCot evenings at Settlers Park. Discovered that it was her father who also played the sax who joined The Blue Notes when Jimmy formed a bigger band to play at big dances. Isn’t the world small? Another to be brought in was Jack Timm on electric guitar which was quite new in those days!

Anyway I went on down to the University of Cape Town to do engineering (and to meet my wife) and continued playing the piano for dances – I needed the pocket money! I also played the piano for Intervarsity at that time a big occasion between the Ikeys (UCT) and the Maties (Stellenbosch). I was joined by a great musician, Dave Galloway (ex Kingswood) on trombone and his friend Chris McGregor who was doing music at UCT. They also formed the orchestra for the ‘Rag Review’ which was put on in Cape Town and Stellenbosch that year and which I directed. So I jammed with some very fine musicians which I thoroughly enjoyed even though they were hugely better musicians than I was.

Imagine my delight to see that in this (2013) year’s Grahamstown Festival there is a session dedicated to the late Chris McGregor who became a famous jazz musician in South Africa playing with all the well-known local names in Sophiatown in the 1960s and with his band (also called the Blue Notes – can you believe it?) which morphed into a big band well known in Britain and France called “The Brotherhood of Breath”. The event in Grahamstown is a book launch which will celebrate Chris’ life and musical vision presented by his wife who wrote the book, ‘Chris McGregor and the Brotherhood of Breathe’.

Sting in the Tail “Oh fair! Oh sweet! When I do look on thee,

In whom all joys so well agree, Heart and soul do sing in me, Just accord all music makes

Philip Sidney (1554-86) ‘To the tune of a Spanish Song written c 1581’

Written so long ago, at the time of Drake and the Spanish Armada, yet so true to this day. Music is one universal language (in accord) that unites us all and sometimes, if we’re lucky, we get to be in touching distance of great musicians. To this day I can remember Chris McGregor on the piano playing by himself, for himself after rehearsing for our concert. One of those clear moments of long ago and how lucky I was to be there. Touching genius? I think so. Tony

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Social & Events Committee:

Residents were reminded of the Concert being held in the Don Powis Hall on Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are obtainable from Akhona at Reception at R20.

Warden’s Report

No report available.

Trust Report by Mr Henshall

Mr Henshall reported on the performance of the Trust for the past month as follows: Total income for the month - R31 550

- Trust Shop – R7 924.08 - Trust Cottages – R7 910.94

- Donations received R5 435.40 Glen’s Den R900 Tea & Cake of the Day R1 762

Proceeds from Peter Drennan Evening R2 773 - Interest on Investments – R10 909.75

Total expenses for the month – R24 601.91 - Assistance to Residents – R24 067.25 (21 Residents) - Bank Charges – R534.66 Surplus for the month was therefore R6 948.16

Mr Henshall thanked all the Residents who made this possible by wanting to make a

difference by adding value to other folk’s lives. Their efforts are appreciated.

In the past month the Trust Cottage’s windows have all been upgraded and the extension to

the Trust Shop is well underway. Both of these upgrades will make a big difference to people who visit these two assets. Mr Henshall thanked Management for agreeing to fund these

projects.

General

Board Minutes: Clarity was given on this matter. Copies of minutes are not provided to Residents but can be viewed at the office. Due to the confidential nature of the minutes

and external people visiting the library, it was agreed not to keep copies at the Library as suggested by Mr Howes.

Mrs George reported that a staff member on a motorbike had been driving through the Park without a helmet. Miss Boland confirmed that this had been addressed and the staff member had been disciplined / reprimanded.

Mrs Bartlett commented on the overgrown grass and reeds in the dam. She also mentioned that the stones were falling down from the wall. Miss Boland said that due to the ecological system including the birdlife at the dam it was not ideal to remove

vegetation. Mrs Lampier Grist requested that security guards are asked not to shine torches into

cottages at night. Mr Armstrong enquired about responsible party with regards inspection of refurbs as he

felt that this was not up to standard and had a list of faults still outstanding. Miss Boland

advised that this system had recently undergone revision as loopholes in the process had been identified.

Mr Langley thanked the Hibiscus Room for the good food. Mrs McGhie reported a constant trickle of water coming from the Jasmine Place area.

Miss Boland said that Maintenance Department were aware of this and were doing

everything possible to trace the source. Mrs Thackwray reported an unsightly result of unfinished refurbishment project at a

cottage in Ushers Way and could this not be attended to before the contractor hands over.

Mrs Cowie mentioned that she had witnessed the tiler washing ‘stuff’ down the drains at cottage 92.

Mrs Sheard mentioned that her tiled driveway was extremely slippery and dangerous. The non-slip strips were coming off and no longer effective.

A tiny light appeared in the far distance directly in front of a ship cruising on the high sea. To avert a collision, the captain sent the following message: “Turn twenty degrees to starboard.” The reply was quick and to the point: “You turn twenty degrees to starboard.” Anger stirring, the captain sent the following

message: “I am captain William Smith; turn twenty degrees to starboard.” The reply: “I am Smithie; you turn twenty degrees to starboard.” Now furious, the captain sent the following: “I am captain William Smith. I am on a battleship, so turn twenty degrees to starboard… or else!” The light was getting brighter as the ship steamed on. The reply went as follows: “I am Smithie. I am on a lighthouse, so you had better turn twenty degrees to starboard… or else!”

Proverbs 27:12 says, “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” There are times when the danger signs are clear, but due to stubbornness and/or pride, we continue onwards to our own detriment.

There are some things people do that are known to be harmful to their physical health… yet they continue to do it! Succumbing to temptations placed right in front of us may result in dire consequences. It is the prudent (wise or sensible) who sees the danger and takes refuge.

We need to make absolutely certain of our final destiny when we come to the end of life’s journey, for “there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death” (Proverbs 14:12). Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

Change, if necessary, but please do not be like the simple who keep going and suffer for it!

Theo Snyman

AFTERGLOW

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles

when life is done.

Id like to leave an echo whispering softly

down the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times and bright

and sunny days.

Id like the tears of those who grieve,

to dry before the sun;

Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

VILLAGE ADS Crossword 48 Solution:

Across: 1. Mile 7. Redshirts 8. Top 9. Debutantes 11. Coo 13. Slip 14. Cutty 16. Lama 19. Pie 20. Apocryphal 23. Ash 25. Umbilicus 27. Shot

Down: 1. Top 2. Lapdog 3. Be 4. Asia 5. Births 6. Ask 7.Rubric 10. Testify 11. Child 12. Spare 15. Yachts 17. Atomic 18. Splash 21. Raid 22. Cur 24. Hot

A Reminder: VILLAGE CHAR

SERVICES

Please note that due to operational requirements Zoya

will be moving to the Care Centre and will form part of

their team of cleaners. Zoya will perform her duties as

before but under the supervision of the Care Centre

Housekeeper, Mrs Ronelle Botha. If Residents wish to

make use of this service at a nominal fee then please

contact Ronelle on Ext 201 to arrange a time slot on

Zoya’s schedule. The normal cleaning schedule and

service offered will continue as normal.

SOCIAL BRIDGE PLAYERS wanted to play at the Care Centre

Mondays 1.45 pm - 3.45 pm

Please contact Jenny on 474

Slip this page out for ease of reference

R&R Satellite Services would like to thank the residents of Settlers Park who use their service.

Thank you for your continued support, it is people like you who make the business successful. R&R Satellite Services strive to render the best possible service at the best possible price.

Please do not hesitate to contact R&R Satellite Services to compare prices once you have a quotation. Once again thank you for your continued support.

Reinhardt can be contacted on

071 424 8719

IMPORTANT NOTE

It is ESSENTIAL to make a booking for Sunday

Lunch.

It is also a good idea to book for meals during

the week when you are particularly keen to

have the Meal of the Day. It would be a pity to

arrive and find that your favourite meal is sold

out.

Please remember that only Take-Aways are

available on Saturday 27th July.

TRADING POST OPEN 8am to 3pm Monday - Friday

2nd & 4th Saturday until noon Don’t forget to visit Mercedes and place orders for your fresh

vegetables and fruit

JULY 2019 Meal for the day Menu DATE DAY SOUP MAIN

1st Monday Minestrone Soup Baked Mayo and Peach Chutney Chicken Drumsticks served with Rice, Pumpkin & Green

Beans

2nd Tuesday Creamy Butternut

Soup Tomato & Onion Meatballs served with Mash, Gravy, Peas and Buttered Corn

3rd Wednesday French Onion Soup Lemon Chicken Romano Fillets served with Savoury Rice & Roast Vegetables

4th Thursday Cream Mushroom

Soup Sticky Pork Spare Ribs served with Chips and Green Salad

5th Friday Broccoli & Cheese

Soup Home Made Fish Cakes served with Cheesy Sauce, Mash & Seasonal Vegetables

6th Saturday Roast Tomato &

Feta Soup Gourmet Burgers (choice of burger with Bacon and Pepper/Garlic Mayo OR Cheese, Chutney

and Caramelized Onion) served with Chips and Salad

SUNDAY

8th Monday Creamy Pumpkin

Soup Moroccan Style Beef and Potato Stew served with Yellow Rice, Green Beans and Gem

Squash

9th Tuesday Chicken Noodle

Soup Mushroom Ham and Thyme Pasta Bake served with Greek Salad

10th Wednesday Thick Pea Soup Coconut Chicken Curry served with Basmati Rice, Peas & Julienne Carrots

11th Thursday Vegetable Lentil

Soup Home Made Pork Pie served with Mash, Gravy, Country Mix Vegetables

12th Friday White Onion and

Leek Soup Homemade Pickled Fish served with Potato Salad, Beetroot Salad and Bean Salad

13th Saturday Bean Soup Sweet & Sour Pork Stir-fry served on a bed of Egg Noodles

SUNDAY

15th Monday French Onion soup Garlic and Herb Roast Chicken served with Creamy Potato Bake, Roast Butternut and Fried

Cabbage

16th Tuesday Creamy Butternut

Soup Traditional Bobotie with Savoury Rice and Roast Vegetables

17th Wednesday Vegetable Soup Spinach and Feta Cannelloni served with Greek salad and Beetroot Salad

18th Thursday Mutton Soup with

Croutons Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy, Peas & Buttered Corn

19th Friday Pumpkin Soup Beer Battered Hake served with Chips & Garden Salad

20th Saturday Minestrone Soup Braised Steak served with Basmati Rice , Julienne Carrots & Green Beans

SUNDAY

22nd Monday Minestrone Soup Cottage Pie served with Peas & Sweet Carrots

23rd Tuesday Carrot and Ginger

Soup Chicken A La King Served with Herb Rice and Roast Vegetables

24th Wednesday Celery Soup Home Made Steak and Kidney Pie served with Chips, Gravy and Salad

25th Thursday Vegetable Lentil

Soup Crumbed Pork Chops served with Mash Potato, Onion Gravy, Creamy Cabbage & Pumpkin

26th Friday Creamy Mushroom

Soup Crumbed Calamari Rings served with Savoury Rice, Crispy Onion Rings & Stir-Fry Veg

27th Saturday Pea and Ham Soup Chicken Schnitzel served with Creamy Cheese Sauce, Sweet Potato Chips & Greek Salad

(Take away only - Closed due to a private function)

SUNDAY

29th Monday Pea & Ham Soup Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Bits served with Garden Salad

30th Tuesday Chicken Soup with

Croutons Chicken and Broccoli Bake served with Garlic Baby Potatoes & Sweet Julienne Carrots

31st Wednesday Pumpkin Soup Beef Goulash served with Mash, Peas and Butternut

SUNDAY LUNCH MENU DATE STARTER MAIN DESSERTS

7th Shrimp Cocktail Roast Pork Neck and Jus Sauce served with Roast

Potatoes, Broccoli Cheese Bake & Cinnamon Butternut Jan Ellis Pudding served with

Custard

14th

Chicken Skewers served with

Balsamic Herb Sauce

Beef Wellington served with Roast Potatoes, Glazed Carrots & Garlic Green Beans

Traditional Strawberry Eton Mess

21nd

Vegetable Spring Roll with

a Sweet Chilli Sauce

Red Wine & Cinnamon Glazed Gammon served with Baked Potatoes, Creamy Spinach & Pumpkin Fritters

Ginger & Orange Butterscotch Pudding served

with Ice Cream

28th Mini Quiche Garlic and Herb Roast Lamb served with Baked Potatoes

& Roast Mediterranean Vegetables Banoffee Pie

This edition of Silver Threads is free of charge to the members of the Settlers Park Association. Editor::P Border

Printed & distributed by Settlers Park Office Administration

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Mrs Sheard also mentioned that to use 4 recycling bags did not seem practical and

suggested that one bag is used and the recycling is sorted by the recycling company. Miss Boland explained that there was only one company that had agreed to take on the

recycling for the Park and to sort the recycled goods was not part of the agreement. It was suggested to share the recycling process with other neighbouring Residents. Miss Boland mentioned that options were being investigated to have bins placed in central areas where

Residents could dispose of their recycled goods. Mrs R Collett mentioned that the poor condition of the roads. Miss Boland noted the

condition of the roads and every effort is being made to try to address the issue. Miss

Boland requested that in the interim that all Residents use the roads with caution. Mrs Collett also noted that the water leaking at Jasmine Place was soapy.

With no further matters to discuss Miss Williams thanked everyone for their attendance and the meeting was closed at 15h45.

Residents were then invited to tea and eats provided by the Hibiscus Room.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 July at 2.30 pm

POETRY CORNER

SOMETHING TOLD THE WILD GEESE

By Rachel Field

Something told the wild geese It was time to go, Though the fields lay golden Something whispered, "Snow!" Leaves were green and stirring, Berries, lustre-glossed, But beneath warm feathers Something cautioned, "Frost!" All the sagging orchards Steamed with amber spice, But each wild breast stiffened At remembered ice. Something told the wild geese It was time to fly - Summer sun was on their wings, Winter in their cry.

“One hundred years ago”. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1915:

The average life expectancy for men was 47 years. Fuel for cars was sold in chemists only. Only 14 percent of the homes had a bath. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower. The average British wage in 1915 was £15 per year! A competent accountant could expect to earn £800 per year. A dentist £900 per year. A vet between £600 and £900 per year. And, a mechanical engineer about £2000 per year. ( Are you reading this Roy Spavins!) More than 95 percent of all births took place at home. Ninety percent of all Doctors had no university education! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as "substandard."

Sugar cost two pence a pound. (Do you even remember pounds shillings and pence?!)

Eggs were 10 pence a dozen.

Coffee was five pence a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and, used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

The Five leading causes of death were:

Pneumonia and influenza

Tuberculosis

Diarrhoea

Heart disease

Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30.

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.

There was neither a Mother's Day nor a Father's Day.

Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and, only 6 percent of all British pupils went to university.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at local corner chemists.

Back then chemists said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach, bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health!"

If this message was sent to your friends via email it would be over the world in a matter of seconds!

Imagine what the world will be like in another 100 + years.

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NOTICES & NEWS Please support Mariska’s MANDELA DAY initiative.

Donations of warm blankets, gloves, beanies, imperishable foodstuffs

or even your time will bring a little bit of joy into the hearts of those

who have so little.

Read all about it on page 14 and/or phone Mariska on 201

Congratulations

VAL DUGMORE

You have every reason to feel very proud

Right:

Kyle with Granny

Below:

Kyle in full flight!

The beautiful very old piano in the Care Centre has become increasingly fragile. When an appeal for another piano was put out Fransje Spieker offered to donate her magnificent piano to the Park.

It is in the Dining Room of the Care Centre where it will be used often as various groups and individuals entertain both the residents of the Care Centre as well other residents.

This is a truly wonderful donation and we thank Fransje most sincerely for her generosity.

The Don Powis Hall was packed to the rafters for the afternoon of music and fun held on Sunday 23 June, organised by Trish Versfeld with teas provided by the Social Events Committee.

The Allegra Singers, trained by Doreen Tee (right) and the Kentones (below), trained by Pauline Brown sang beautifully to entertain the crowd.

Sadly it was the last performance for both these choirs as circumstances dictate change.

Thank you for treating us to your farewell concerts

Congratulations and

happy 90th birthday

wishes to

RINA VAN DER MERWE