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JULY 2019ISSUE No 43

Farewell Srs Linda and JaneSr Linda, clinic sister for RP5 and 7 retired at the end of June. She has worked at Rynpark for 10 years, firstly in frail care for 6 years and then as clinic sister for RP4-7.This was subsequently changed to RP5 and 7. Thank you for all the care you took looking after the residents.

“The people in Rynpark were not patients to me, they were friends, and I will really miss them. I have always loved elderly people.”

May you and your husband enjoy your retirement in Nelspruit, you have earned it. We wish you everything of the best for the future.

Sr Jane has worked at Rynpark for 4 years, firstly in Protea for 2 years then as Care Co-ordinator.

Thank you for your compassion and care towards caring for our frail residents. All the best for your journey working in the UK.

Mood disorders are commonly seen in the elderly who are often suffering from chronic health

conditions, loss of independance and loneliness.

your health - MOOD DISORDERS

TALK ON MOOD DISORDERSFriday 26 JULY 10:00 – RP1 Hall

Speaker: Colette Jansen van Vuuren

A mood disorder may be mild or severe and includes depression, hypomania, or mania, or their combination. Some of the major symptoms of mood disorders are personality change, aggression, and loss of appetite, exhaustion, depression, agitation and anxiety. The major causes of mood disorders are imbalance in brain chemicals, financial strain, prolonged illness, relationship problems, chronic health problems, poor family relations and death of a beloved one. The main categories of mood disorder is Unipolar (Major Depression) and Bipolar disorder (Manic Depression). Unipolar – Major Depression is medical condition that affects people of all genders, races, ages, and income levels. People who have clinical depression feel more than sadness or “the blues.” They can feel hopeless and suffer deep emotional pain for prolonged periods. Depression can cause dysfunction in every aspect of one’s life. Major depression is the most commonly diagnosed depression. It tends to be episodic, but

can persistently recur. For diagnosis, symptoms must persist for at least two weeks; however, if the symptoms are affecting the person’s ability to function or if self-injury or thoughts of suicide are involved, seek help immediately. Mood disorders are a treatable medical condition. With appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and support, most people struggling with mood disorders will get better.Bipolar – Manic Depression is a mood disorder in which a person experiences periods of depression, periods of elevated moods (whether elated or irritable) and increased energy, periods of no symptoms, and – for some – mixed states with symptoms of depression and symptoms of mania simultaneously. These mood cycles can last for as short as hours and as long as months. Bipolar disorder can be mild to severe. This mental health condition runs in families: more than two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder have at least one close relative with a mood disorder.Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Anxiety is a worry about future events, and fear is a reaction to current

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events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness. There are several anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism. The disorder differs by what results in the symptoms. People often have more than one anxiety disorder.

RP2 Betsie Janse van Rensburg 12 BlomappelRP2 Marthinus & Johanna Faurie 4 AlbeziaRP7 Derek & Patricia Karstragen 6 Barbet

WELCOME to Rynpark

Congratulations 90 and overJuly

8 Mrs J Keats – 6 Dikkop RP7 919 Mrs Y Diab – A4A Snyman Home 93

10 Mrs A Ansley – 4 Daffodil RP1 9611 Mev S Parfitt – 11 Harmony Home 9321 Mrs M Burnard – 14 Kannabas RP2 9122 Miss C Jackson – 6 Hollyhock RP1 9327 Mr T Sutton – 9 RP4 93

SERVICES TIMETABLEGARBAGE REMOVALMonday RP1–5 & 7Friday RP6

LUNCH TICKETSON SALE EVERY FRIDAYRP4 Service Ctre 11:25–11:45RP5 Service Ctre 10:45–11:15RP6 Eetsaal 10:00–10:30Noeleen x7602

EMERGENCY/NOODROEP SCHEDULEManager/Bestuurder Maintenance/Instandhouding

Dates 083 497 1657 083 734 2008Fri 28 Jun – Thur 05 Jul Elsabe Els Josua SmitFri 05 Jul – Thur 11 Jul Marius Botha Rudi SpangenbergFri 12 Jul – Thur 18 Jul Piet Combrink Hannes DuvenhageFri 19 Jul – Thur 25 Jul Michelle Prinsloo Josua SmitFri 26 Jul – Thur 01 Aug Colette Jansen v Vuuren Rudi Spangenberg

MORE EMERGENCY NUMBERSCMS: 086 142 5493URM Security: 076 139 8543Charlie 7 Comm Vehicle: 011 999 2020

Dovecor: Chris Barnard 082 784 6324 Robert Gerstner 083 365 8937

Refer to Tele Directory for security gates.

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF RP6 NEW THERAPY ROOM

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The Jukskei members as well as the Frailcare residents are thrilled with the new lapa at Rpk 6. It will surely be used for different occasions. Thanks to Management and Lukas and his team.

Wellness talk on elderly abuse.You are encouraged to attend these monthly talks to make you aware of the problems which can confront the elderly. Different topic each month.

At the official opening of the RP6 Therapy Room, each frail care resident was presented with a hand painted cushion. Special thanks to Christa Schmidt for her assistance, and Sally Lloyd for the wall decorations.

PARK ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Celebrating Nurses Day at Harmony Home

FATHER'S DAY

SNYMAN HOME

HARMONY HOME

LIFESTYLE

PETUNIAProtea

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EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY EVERY SUNDAYArts & crafts08:00 RP1 Exercise class09:00 Hall RP1 Afrikaanse Bybelstudie10:00 Hall RP1Bingo/cards14:00 Diningroom RP1Bingo14:00 Snyman Home RP4 Rummikub group14:00 Dingler Hall RP2Knitting group14:00 Cottage12 RP4 Snooker14:00 Snooker Room RP5 Interkerklike selgroep15:00 Eetsaal RP5

Biblioteek RP2/309:00–12:00 Dinglersaal Snooker10:00 Snooker Room RP5 Movie afternoon14:00 Snyman Home Darts 14:00 Dingler Hall RP2

Diens gelei: Ds Swanepoel10:30 Saal RP1

EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAYChair exercise/dancing09:00 RP1 Hall English Bible study10:00 Rynhaven RP4 Afrikaanse Bybelstudie10:00 Dingler Saal RP2Snooker10:00 Snooker Room RP5 Bingo11:00 Club House RP7 Crafts@514:00 Games Room RP5Knitting group14:00 RP1Library RP2/314:00–16:30 Dingler Hall

Exercise class09:00 Hall RP1 Women’s exercise09:00 Dingler Hall RP2Brei en klets09:30 Dingler Saal RP2 Rummikub14:00 Hall RP1Bingo14:00 Dingler Hall RP2 Knitting circle14:00 Club House RP7Knitting & games group14:00 Lapa RP6 Prayer meeting15:00 2 Fuschia RP1

Insiggewende praatjies Louis09:00 Saal RP1 Line dancing 09:00 Hall RP1Arts and crafts 09:00 Therapy Room RP6 Snooker10:00 Snooker room RP5 Bingo/games14:00 Games Room RP5Presbyterian Bible study14:00 Dingler Hall RP2Light exercises14:00 Diningroom RP5Jukskei15:00 RP6

FEDICSSPECIAL

SUNDAY LUNCH12:00 – 28 JulyRP5 Diningroom

SHOP HOURS9:00 to 12:00Wednesday Thursday

Friday

SUPPORT GROUPSALZHEIMERS – 10:00

3rd Saturday of the monthMax Snyman Room RP1

PARKINSONS – 10:00Last Thursday of the month

RP6 Lounge

RP1 LIBRARY HOURS9:00 to 12:00

Wednesday & Friday TOEK

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CATHOLICCHURCH

RP2Dingler Hall9:30 – 11:00

3rd Thursdayof the month

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JUNE – RP1 HALL at 14:0003: Thinus & Dave10: Thinus & Dave20 (Sat) at 12:00: Sop & Sjerrie24: Hannes & Eddy

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThurs 4 July – 15:00 – RP1 Hall

A social club for businessmenEvery 1st Thursday of the month

09:15 at RP7 Clubhouse

A social club for ladiesEvery 3rd Tuersday of the month

09:30 at RP7 Clubhouse

PROBUS MEETING

SONNEBLOM MEETING

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INTERDENOMINATIONALGATHERING

with live music by Rick KeillyEvery 3rd Saturday at 14:00

Rynhaven RP4Bring a small plate of eats please Tickets: R80, R50 for pensioners and kids

To book contact Ledine x7780

RYNPARK DRAMASOCIETY

Our year end show “Summer Holiday“ is in rehearsal. It is bigger, better and

brighter, lots of comedy drama and a great love story. Keep these dates in mind. Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November at 14:00 and 18:00.

ROLL & STROLLa walk for everyone, bring your family

and friends.31 August at 10:00

Entry fee: R20 ppStart at RP6, walk through RP5/4 and back to RP6 where there will be live

entertainment, food, coffee stalls and more...

Proceeds for Rynpark Benevolent Fund

CALLING ALL RYNPARK CRAFT & KNITTING GROUPS

and RESIDENTSYou are invited to display your

handmade/homemade items at theOpen Garden Day Exhibition at RP5on 12 October from 10:00 to 16:00SALES ALLOWED but tables must be

manned as we do not handle cash.Book your table now FREE

Bookings and more informationContact Carol x7574

Fedics Special Sunday Lunch

RP6 Lunch

RP5 Soup and sherry

Thinus and Dave (left) and Audeen (right) entertain at Harmony Home

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RP7 Knitting Group gave blankets to Protea

Thinus and Dave entertain at Snyman Home

Sing-along with Audeen at Protea

RP7 Knitting Group gave blankets to Snyman Home Nail Day at Snyman Home

Daphne Blair nearly there 99yrs

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GARDEN CLUBBy Sandra Jakobi

Geraldine Postles from Rynpark 2 gave many useful tips on gardening, especially on taking cuttings of pelagoniums and general care of them. These four steps to achievement go hand in hand with gardening:1. Plan purposefully; 2. Prepare prayerfully;3. Proceed positively and 4. Pursue persistently.

TIPS FOR JULY– As the first frosts have hit us, marking the arrival of winter, we need to do one

of the simpler tasks and that is to get out our pruning shears and sharpen them now in time for our pruning at the end of the month into August.

– You don’t want to cut back your perennials and shrubs with a dull blade as you run the risk of injuring the plants which might make them susceptible to disease.

– For any new roses you might want to add to your garden, prepare by digging your holes and filling them with a good mix of compost. This is the only time you dig around roses. A good rose to plant for fragrance is the David Austin Roses – they flower all summer releasing their scents in the early morning.

– At the end of the month cut back hydrangeas and fushias that have flowered. Reduce them by half or two-thirds of their length and remove all diseased dead or damaged growth, but not if we have heavy frost.

– Keep watering bulbs and feed with a liquid fertilizer like Nitrosol every two weeks.

– Winter flowering Aloes will add instant colour and attract birds – visit the garden at Rynhaven Hall and see the sunbirds.

– Continue feeding and deadheading annuals like pansies and primulas. Get the most out of your blooms by feeding your plants regularly with a fertilizer high in potassium to encourage flower growth. A great product for this is “Multifeed Flowergro”.

– Now is the time to view Succulents at their best. Many have coloured flowers but even those that don’t are equally pretty as their foliage colours intensify.

NEXT MEETING6 July 2019 – 11:00 at Rynhaven RP4

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RYNPARK OPEN GARDEN DAYSaturday 12 October – 10:00 to 16:00

Rynpark 4, 5 and 6

deur At MostertHET JY GEWEETDie Mens se gehoor – algemene feite – Die meeste van ons neem gehoor as vanselfsprekend

en dink ooit twee keer daaraan nie – totdat iets gebeur wat die “status quo” verander.

– Gehoorverlies kan lei tot ‘n gevoel van geïsoleerdheid en uitgeskakeldheid van die wereld wat weer kan lei tot depressie en angstigheid.

– Gehoorverlies begin gewoonlik met die verlies van die hoër toonhoogtes.Dit beteken dat hier om en by ons middeljare, ons hoër gehoor toonhoogtes kan verminder tot tussen 12000Hz en 14000Hz (Frekwensie)

– Die mens se hoorbare reikwydte is afhanklik van die toonhoogtes, (hoog of laag), en hoe hard die geluid of klank is. Ons gebruik ossilasie of frekwensie, wat in Hertz (Hz) gemeet word, asook amplitude of klankdruk wat gemeet word in Desibels (dB) om te bepaal hoe hard geluide of musiek is.

– Die reikwydte van die mens se gehoor begin by ongeveer 20Hz en eindig by 20,000Hz, maar ons mees sensitiewe gehoor frekwensie is tussen 2000 en 5000Hz.

– Die mens kan met veiligheid bloodgestel word aan lawaai tussen die klankdruk (desibels) 0 tot 85dB. Enige geluide harder as dit kan uiteindelik lei tot die beskadiging van die gehoor. (Gehoorverlies)

ENGLISH: Read this article in English on page 17 of the online version of This & That on www.rynpark.co.za

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Good relationship recipe1 cup consideration1 cup courtesy2 cups human kindness2 cups carefully expressed compliments5 litres faith in each other2 cups praise1 dash in-laws1 dash co-operation3 tsp pure extract of ‘I am wrong’1 cup contentment1 cup each of confidence and

encouragement2 cups blindness to each other’s faults

Method: Frequently flavour with recreation and happy memories. Mix all ingredients together well, taking care to remove specks of jealousy, criticism, temper and unforgiveness. Sweeten with generous portions of love and keep warm over a steady flame of devotion. Never serve with a cold shoulder or hot tongue.Submitted by Lovell

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me, and I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves, and satin sandals, and say I’ve no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired, and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells, and run my stick along the public railings, and make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain, and pick the flowers in other people’s gardens, and learn to spit.

Submitted by Elsa Warren

Submitted by Jenny CloeteSubmitted by Herb Trokis

Voted Britain’s favourite poem in 1996, “Warning” written in 1961, is known and loved the world over. Its a declaration of defiance and appeals to the rebel in all of us.

I can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat, and eat three pounds of sausages at a go, or only bread and pickle for a week, and hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.

But now I must have clothes that keep me dry, and pay my rent and not swear in the street, and set a good example for the children, I must have friends to dinner and read the papers.But maybe I ought to practise a little now! So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised, when suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.

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Lovemaking Tip For Seniors!Wear your glasses to make sure your partner is actually in the bed.

Oordenking/Meditation by Jan Lubbe

VOLG JESUSAs jy agter Jesus aan wil gaan, moet jy jou eie begeertes en verlange onderdruk ten koste van ander mense. Wat begeer jy? Wat verlang jy? Begeer jy geloof, hoop en liefde? Dan moet jy die evangelie van Geloof, Hoop en Liefde met alle mense deel. Hulle vertel dat Jesus vir ons sonde gesterf het, opgestaan het en nou aan die regterhand van die Vader sit en vir ons intree. Dat Hy vir ons plek berei en ons sal kom haal as ons plek gereed is. As jy dit nie doen nie, maak jy die evangelie van Jesus goedkoop. Help dit niks as jy die hele wêreld as wins verkry en tog jou lewe verloor nie. Neem jou kruis op en volg Jesus! – AMEN

FOLLOW JESUSIf you want to follow Jesus, you must suppress your own desires at the expence of other people. What do you desire? Do you desire faith, hope and love? Then you must spread the gospel of Faith, Hope and Love to all you meet. Tell all people that Jesus died for our sins, has risen and now sits at the righthand side of the Father to plead for us. That He is busy preparing our heavenly home and will come and fetch us when our home is ready. If you do not spread this word, you belittle the gospel of Jesus. For what will it profit a person if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Take up your cross and follow Jesus! – AMEN

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The PilotA Sunday school teacher told the pupils to make a sketch depicting the Holy Nativity. One youngster drew a small aircraft with a woman in the back seat with a baby on her lap. The teacher asked him who the lady was. It is Mother Mary with the baby Jesus, he replied. And who is the man in the front seat?, she asked. Oh!, he said, it is Pontius, the Pilot.

SERVICESRegistered Physiotherapist (also massage therapist and reflexologist)Elaine Trokis x7272Computer, tablet, e-reader, cellphone lessons. I teach you what you want to know.Carol Wilson x7574Electronic repairs on DVD players, televisions and microwave ovens.Kelvin Fincham x7527Shoe repairs, soles and heels repaired or replaced. Ladies shoes only. Watch batteries replaced.Japie Naude x7516 / 0835392838 Looking to sell your car? I can help. I’ll come to you.Kurt 083 640 6272Renewal of drivers licence, ID and Passport applications and general transport.Jenny Cloete x7580Cleaning Services, currently servicing many RP homes. Also window and spring cleaning and provision of staff.Carla Meyer 082 457 7430Handyman specialising in woodwork.Peter x7580 Got a job too small for Maintenance, may be big enough for me. I also collect stuff for Hospice. Geoff x7562SA Library for the Blind Grahamstown 6140. Tel. 046 622 7228Het jy hulp nodig om jou motor te verkoop? Gert van Niekerk x7428Sell your car? Cash paid.Paul x7587Pedicures and manicures done in the privacy of your own home.Annatjie x7071Cars bought for cash.Tol x7504

SERVICES continuedHandyman anything, anytime, anywhere.Call to book appointment.Ralph 072 819 5411

FOR SALEHousehold Cleaning Products. Diswasher, Handy Andy, Bleach. Phillip x7651Compost, 100% organic and weed-free. R18/dm3 bag. Free delivery for three or more bags. Sheryl 082 619 5909Honey from the plains and hills of KZN. 500g for R45.Ute Glover x7486Winter Fighter 30 caps R72. Vitamin C 1000mg 60 caps R111, Value Life 60 caps R93 – helps immune system. 7% price increase 1 July. Lorraine Sadler x7440Avroy Shlain products and earn extra money.Marie x7587 Chutney and sauces. Delicious sweet pepper, red pepper, Brazillian bell chilli etc.Elma x7608Homebaked cookies ginger, soetkoekies, shortbread and crunchies. 250gr R30, 500gr R60. 1kg and 1.5kg availabe on request. Order a few days in advance. Isobel x7122Rusks buttermilk R40, health R45 (16 pieces), pasta salad R25 (750ml), pickled beet R25. Also in smaller bottles for R15.Pam van Niekerk x7716Eggs Extra large R25 per doz. Jumbo R27 per doz. Delivery first week each month.Erika 076 037 4358Gents genuine leather overcoat and jacket both as new. Garden umbrella with holding pin and hammer in polycarbonate tube with strap.John x7722Recliner/rockers light brown x3R3000 each neg.Thelma x7467

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FOR SALE continuedGarden pebbles white. Free.Christine x7729Lazy boy recliner. New, light grey R3500.Bettie x7100

Stokperdjies

‘n Deel van Hennie Steenberg (RP5) se versamelling van ongeveer 110 bonsai boompies wat hy oor ‘n tydperk van 20 jaar gekweek en versamel het. Daar is 30 verskillende spesies waarvan die oudste 25 year oud is.

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WANTEDBridge lady required to play regularly on a FridayBabs x7715

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Submitted by Noleen de Beer

Why teachers DRINKQ. How can you delay milk

turning sourA. Keep it in the cowQ. What is the fibula?A. A small lieQ. What is a terminal illness A. When you are sick at the

airport.Q. What does the word ‘benign’

mean?A. Benign is what you will be after

you be eight

The same series of letters are missing from each word.

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