Huis Nuweland Old Age Home

ACTIVITIES

House Devotions

Tuesday at 10.30am - led by Mr M Kabat with the piano played by Mrs G. Simpson-Anderson.

Church Service

Friday at 10.30am – Ministers of different denominations take the service on a rotation basis.

Bingo

Monday at 2pm – called by Margaret Mears, a resident.

Bridge

Regularly – organised by the residents

Carpet Bowls

Regularly – organised by the residents

Library

Monday at 3pm to 4pm – run by Donna-Kay Lee on a voluntary basis.

Tuckshop

Monday and Friday at 11am – run by Mrs Sue Fawson (Volunteer) and Mrs Margaret Mears (resident)

Hairdresser

Wednesday and Thursday – run by Jackie Krastin

Movies

Wednesday and Friday at 6pm in the hall

Shopping

Wednesday 9am to 11am – Kenilworth Centre – transport provided by our driver Gavin Baatjies.
Thursday (fortnightly) 9.15am to 11.30am – Cavendish Square – transport provided by private coach by Centre Management.

Residents Meeting

Monthly – organised and chaired by Margaret Mears (resident).




Elvis Epstein

An Elvis Impersonator has entertained both residents and staff on two occasions. Both times he has been a hit, encouraging dancing and a sing-along.

Mrs Parker-Ross Musical Group

Song and dance group also visited and entertained the residents. They were very well received.

Classical Guitarists

We have had two classical Guitarists play over the past year. Theo Yang, an exchange student, came intermittently to play for the residents in the lounge during their afternoon tea and Myles Lewis-Thomas did a concert in August. We hope to welcome him back again soon.

Mantelli’s Direct

Visit us every three months, selling a selection of baked goodies. These are always a big hit with the residents and staff.

Local Community

We continue to have ongoing visits from the local Primary, Nursery Schools and Cub Groups, who often provide entertainment and a supply of flowers, cards and chocolates on special dates.