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INTERIM EDITOR: ANNELI FAUL
0662174527 Email:
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STAR REPORTER: AILEEN WARD
Cottage 297 MRV Tel: 039 3125297
BOX 31 MRV email:
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RAMSGATE SPOTLIGHT: FAITH COX
Cottage 24 RRV Tel: 039 3126324
BOX 24 RRV email:
Deadline
Wednesday 11 SEPTEMBER 2019
At noon
Village Vibe
SEPTEMBER 2019 - ISSUE 103
September is an interesting month
September is the ninth month and the only month with the same number of letters in its
name in English as the number of the month. Shakespeare did not mention September
in any of his plays. In 1752 in Britain, September had only 19 days due to the change
from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. In America, the first Sunday after the first
Monday in September is celebrated as National Grandparents’ Day. The last day of
September in any year always falls on a different day of the week from the last day of
any other month. At least six films have had the title ‘September’, which is more than
any other month.
Stuur asseblief nog bydraes in Afrikaans deur? Ek sal graag van julle hoor.
Anneli
My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I
start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel
better already.
BITS AND BOBS — SEPTEMBER 2019
Where, oh where, is the rain??? My plants that used to thrive in the garden are looking decidedly wilted (perhaps just like me!!) We used to have SOME winter rains, but this year they have been like the proverbial hen’s teeth. Does this augur well for heavy summer rain or is climate change really hitting home? This is when one needs a crystal ball. However, on the other hand, do you really want to know what the future holds. I for one, certainly do not. I prefer to pretend I am an ostrich and bury my head in the sand. Which brings me to my next question. Has anyone ever seen an ostrich do just that (bury its head in the sand), or is that just stuff that fairy tales are made of? Interesting thought. Did you enjoy the last show? It was a fitting tribute to lovely Liz. Evan Roberts, Anthony Downing and Samantha Landers were certainly polished performers, not to mention the lovely, Nina Watson, on the cello, she was very good. All told, I thought it was one of the better shows I had seen. They definitely had the audience in the palm of their collective hands. I am sure the RAC will be able to keep up Liz’s legacy in bringing us first class shows like this. They are all top-notch at their jobs and we can only go from strength to strength with their input. Till next time
AILEEN
Bereavement Support Group
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest and loneliest roads to walk. The Bereavement Support Group meets on the third Friday of every month in the Pink Room in Hibiscus Heights at 10 a.m. The group is run by staff trained by the South Coast Hospice and offer a safe and fully confidential place to support and be supported. You do not have to go through it alone.
Contact Di Christensen on 083 289 8088
RESIDENTS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE PROUDLY PRESENTS.
THE DURBAN MENS CHOIR IN THE AZALEA HALL
On Sunday 29TH September 2019 at 2 for 2.30pm TICKETS R50
Check your Post Boxes for more info …………………………………………..
DVD CLASSICS
RONNIE BAKER HALL – 2.30pm Sunday 15TH September 2019
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN R5 Entrance fee includes Tea, coffee and biscuits.
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PLEASE NOTE: The SPRING DANCE (14th September)
Has Been Cancelled. ………………………………………………..
RAC Monthly Draw at the Village Bowling Club.
First Friday Evening of each Month. 1stPrize R250 –2ndPrize R200 –3rdPrize R150
4thPrize R100 –5thPrize R100.
Winners for August 2019 1st Mrs. Lolette Wortmann Rams 39 (no 206)
2nd Mavis Thomson Jac (no 389) 3rd Mrs. Lyn Smart Rams 59 (no 580) 4th Mr. Reg Hyem Rams 42 (no 372)
5th Janice Willemse 260 (no 352)
Please collect your prize money from the RAC. .
Rainfall for July 2019 -5 mm. Average previous 10-year July rainfall 80 mm. Summer Rainfall Area (August ‘18 to July‘19)
progressive: 1592 mm. Average previous (August to July)
10-year progressive total: 1315 mm
Compliments from a reader. I would like to say THANK YOU AILEEN for your dedication and lovely contributions over the last 100 editions of the Vibe, having started just a bit later than Carol as the STAR REPORTER. Your Bits and Bobs have always been insightful, thoughtful and to the point. All your other articles are always well researched and have amazed us, made us think and laugh. Keep up the good work, can’t wait for the next edition. Flo Widlake
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Topical tips! Article #7 What is Wi-Fi?
Here we talk about topical issues - hope that you find something of interest here. Our seventh article discusses Wi-Fi, a modern service that is on everyone’s lips. But how does it work?
Wi-Fi is not free internet, as many people believe, it is simply a means of communication which replaces the original computer cable link with a wireless link. This is ideal for portable devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops and this is why it is so widely used. Wi-Fi can be used to download files, print and do pretty much anything you could do over a computer cable connection, but internet access is the most popular service used over Wi-Fi. If you connect your phone or tablet wirelessly to an internet router you will get internet but it will not be free – you (or someone) has to pay for the external internet connection of that router. (Wi-Fi at Cafe Munro might be offered free of charge but that is a service provided by HRV and they do have to pay for the external internet service).
Consumer Wi-Fi is a low power wireless service and therefore has a short range, normally effective only within your dwelling, so when you leave your flat/cottage your phone will lose its Wi-Fi connection. When you return your device automatically reconnects without any action on your part. What about passwords? Well for reasons of security most Wi-Fi networks are password pro-tected. You must ensure that yours is, to prevent others using your data. This means that for you to be able to connect to a friend’s Wi-Fi they need to give you the password. Open networks (no password required) are not secure and you should avoid them as far as possible.
So unfortunately Wi-Fi is not free internet - after all ‘There is no free lunch!’
Chris King
MRV Cottage 169
Lourens Faul (DMus.) started playing at a very young age and
was learning pieces by Liszt when he was only 13. His first public
broadcast was at age 6 and he still performs regularly. At 87 he
still learns new piano pieces and can still sing opera arias. He
spent two and a half years studying music in Vienna and still
fondly remembers attending many operas there at a tickey each.
His favourite composers are Liszt, Chopin and Bach and Mozart
for opera. If he is not playing piano or composing, he can be
found bodyboarding. He has composed close to 600 pieces – 300
of which he has recorded as singer and accompanist. It
includesStuu orchestral pieces, an opera, an electronic ballet and
many operettas including Lekkerleefland with lyrics by Fanus
Rautenbach. He will be playing on Wednesday 4th, 18th
September and 2nd and 16th October at 3 p.m. in the Pink Room.
Hibiscus Heights.
Wednesday Afternoon classics - 3 p.m. Pink Room
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Moira Clark grew up in a musical family and has been playing
piano since she was 6 years old. She studied both piano and
violin. After school she studied music at Rhodes. She started
to accompany her friend in standard six and made a
successful career as an accompanist. One of her other
passions in life is ballet and she has combined these passions
in playing for ballet schools and The Royal Ballet’s
examinations. Her musicality came into play as an
accompanist as it requires an understanding of both dancing
and singing techniques. She loves playing classical pieces
that are easily recognised and also music from the movies
and operettas. She hopes her music touches hearts and
brings joy to her audience. She will be playing again on
Wednesday 28 September at 3 p.m. in the Pink Room.
Hibiscus Heights.
At the Grandparents Walk
Guests at the Pub Evening
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Well, a cheery hello from Ramsgate. Firstly, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Andrew Crooks for the lovely Women’s Day message all our village ladies received on our cell phones. It was very special for me as it was my birthday on that day. (I try and convince people that Nelson Mandela declared the 9th August a holiday just for me, but for some reason, nobody believes me).
We are still enjoying the Natal Winter weather. How lucky we are to be living in this part of the world. The trees and shrubs stay green all year and there are always lots of Winter “bloomers”.
Village News and Events: Things have been rather quiet here. I think we are all recovering from the great Pub Evening last month. We had our usual monthly braai but Café Munro did not come and do a dinner for us, as there were so many other things happening last month.
Canasta: The Canasta Club are still looking for members. We appeal to any Margate residents interested in playing to just come along on Tuesday afternoons at 2.00 p.m. or phone Reg on 6342. If you would like to learn to play, we are very happy to teach you - we have had many members who learnt to play here.
Get well soon: Quite a few of our residents have been in hospital lately, namely Ann Barker, Joy Williams, Jackie Massyn and Reg Hyem. We hope you have all recovered well, and I hope that I haven’t left anyone out. I am not always informed when someone is ill.
R.I.P. We are all very sad at the passing of Toekie Thompson, who had been ill for a long time. Our deepest sympathy to Theresa and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Just for laughs: A married couple in their 60’s is visited by a fairy who grants them both a wish. “I want to travel around the world with my darling husband”, says the wife. Two tickets for a luxury cruise magically appear in her hand. The husband says, “Sorry, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.” The fairy waves her wand and the husband becomes 92 years old. Moral of the story: men who are ungrateful and don’t appreciate good wives must remember that all fairies are female!!
And finally,
You don’t stop laughing when you grow old,
You grow old when you stop laughing.
Till next month
Faith P.S. I joined the Canasta group and it was a lovely afternoon filled
with laughter and fun. I am definitely going again. Anneli
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Back Problems? We all know how terrible backache can be. There are so many causes and it can be very frustrating to determine the cause or a treatment. Luckily for us the first week of September is Back week and as part of the national campaign by South African Physiotherapists Maureen Mc Leman will be offering support and advice on Monday 2nd, Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th September from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Pink Room, Hibiscus Heights. There are many aspects to back health and she will show stretches and breathing techniques to assist in keeping the spine healthy. She will also discuss potential hazards such as wrong seating and sleeping positions and how certain chairs can impair or improve back health. She will also be answering questions. For more information, please contact Maureen on 083 431 6630.
DO YOU NEED HELP?
¨ Electrical repairs ¨ Mobility scooter repairs
¨ Batteries for mobility scooters and vehicles
¨ Auto electrical repairs ¨ General handyman work
¨ Printer cartridge refills
¨ Aluminium sliding doors and retractable fly screens
¨ Repairs to ceiling fans
Contact: Nick or Steve on 5092
Inspirational videos are back Saturday 5th October 9:00 a.m.
Ronnie Baker Hall Everyone is welcome. There will be a freewill offering to
cover the tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact Derek 5165
LIBRARY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2019 A selection of titles funded by VILLAGE MANAGEMENT
Hush Hush by James Patterson /susp R290-00
Harriet Blue used to be a detective, now she’s inmate 3329. Following a fight for her life and prison lockdown, the last person she wants to see is Deputy Police Commissioner Joe Woods – the man who put her inside. He is ready to offer Harriet a deal –
his daughter and her two-year old child have gone missing: find his family and buy her freedom… The Wanderer by Michael Ridpath /susp R295-00
Iceland, 2017. Magnus Jonson is called in to investigate the murder of a young Italian tourist. Magnus quickly begins to suspect that there may be more links to the murdered woman and a shocking second murder leads Magnus to question everything he
thought he knew.... A version of the Truth by BP Walter /susp R315-00
Julianne is preparing a family dinner when her son comes to her and says he’s found something on his iPad. Something so terrible, it will turn Julianne’s world into a nightmare and make her question everything about her marriage and what type of man her husband really is .......
LIBRARY MEMBERS Under the Camelthorn tree by Kate Nicholls non-fiction R270-00
Kate Nicholls left England to raise her five children in Botswana: an experience that would change each of their lives. An inspiring memoir of family love, and a powerful beacon of hope for life after trauma...
R A C The better Sister by Alafair Burke /susp R295-00
It seemed like both Taylor sisters had found happiness. Chloe landed a coveted publishing job in New York City. Nicky got married to a promising young attorney, Adam and they had a son, Ethan. But now, fourteen years later, it is Chloe who is
married to Adam and raising Ethan. Then Adam is murdered and Chloe has no choice but to invite her estranged sister Nicky back. As the police begin to treat Ethan as a suspect, the sisters are forced to confront family secrets they both tried to leave
behind in order to protect the boy they love… Twisted by Steve Cavanagh /susp R305-00
Before you read this book there are three things I want you to know: The police are looking to charge me with murder.
No one knows who I am. Or how I did it. If you think you’ve found me, I’m coming for you next…
The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver /susp R305-00 Nineteen-year old Sophie wakes up to find herself locked inside a derelict warehouse surrounded by five objects. If she uses
them wisely, she will escape her prison. Otherwise she will die. A blogger called Henry is abducted and left to die in the forest... This person is not following the rules: he is changing them… One person at a time…
Dead at First Sight by Peter James /crime R299-00 It is clear that nothing is as it seems when Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is called to investigate the suicide of a woman in Brighton. As his enquiries continue, a handsome motivational speaker, living in the area, comes forward. He has discovered that
his identity is being used to scam eleven different women who are looking for love online. The first he knew of it was a phone call from one of them, out of the blue, saying, “You don’t know me, but I thought I knew you.”. That woman is now dead…
The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter /susp R305-00 The routine of a family shopping trip is shattered when Michelle Spivey is snatched as she leaves the mall with her young
daughter. The police search… They find nothing… It is as if she has disappeared into thin air. Sara, a medical examiner is taken prisoner and Will, her boyfriend, an investigation agent is forced undercover… where will all this lead and to whom…
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Based on the powerful true love story of Lale Sokolov and Gita... The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal
A young woman aspiring to be an artist and a man whose obsession may destroy her world forever.
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SCOTCH WHISKY
Scotch whisky is often simply called Scotch. It is a malt or grain whisky made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley, but it the late 18th century commercial distilleries began to introduce whisky made from wheat and rye. Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky, blended grain Scotch whisky and blended Scotch whisky. All must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. The first mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland 1495. A friar named John Cor was the distiller at Lindores Abbey in Newburgh, Fife, where in October 2017, malt whisky production restarted for the first time in 522 years!! Whisky evolved from a drink called "Uisge Beatha" which means "water of life". Whisky was first taxed in 1644, causing a rise in illicit whisky distilling. Between the 1760's and the 1830's a substantial unlicensed trade originated from the highlands. This formed a significant part of the region’s export economy. In 1782, more than 1000 illegal stills were seized in the Highlands, but these were seen to be only a fraction of those in operation! In 1823 parliament eased restrictions on licensed distilleries with the "Excise Act" while at the same time making it harder for the illegal stills to operate. These changed ushered in the modern era of Scotch Whisky production and in 1823, 2,232,000 GALLONS of whisky had duty paid on it. The following year (1824) this increased to 4,350,000 gallons. Alcoholic strength in bottled whisky is usually between 40% and 46% alcohol by volume, but whisky is considerably stronger when first emerging from the cask (normally between 60 - 63%). If whisky is not diluted before bottling it can be labelled as "cask strength". As of 2018, there were 128 distilleries in Scotland, with the Highlands having the largest number, with the others scattered over the other regions namely, the Lowlands (the southernmost region of Scotland), Speyside that takes its name from the River Spey that provides water to many of their distilleries (in the north-east), Campbeltown (that currently only has three open) and Islay that has nine distilleries. On trying to check the number of brands of Scotch Whisky on the market, I gave up at 185. So whatever you drink be it Scotch Whisky, Irish whisky, bourbon whisky or diluted with a mixer, I will close with a toast to you all. To all those wonderful friends who have seen us at our best and at our worst and cannot tell the difference. AILEEN
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Cooking with Whiskey Step 1: Go buy a turkey Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey Step 3: Put turkey in the oven Step 4: Take another two drinks of whiskey Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6: Take three more whiskeys of drink Step 7: Turn oven the on Step 8: Take four whisks of drinkey Step 9: Turk the bastey Step 10: Whiskey another bottle of get Step 11: Stick a turkey in the thermometer Step 12: Glass yourself another pour of whiskey Step 13: Bake the whiskey for four hours Step 14: Take the oven out of the turkey Step 15: Take the oven out of the turkey Step 16: Floor the turkey up off of the pick Step 17: Turk the carvey Step 18: Get yourself another scottle of botch Step 19: Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey
Step 20: Bless the saying, pass and eat out
SUDOKU No 2
HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the missing numbers on the grid so
every horizontal row, vertical column and every 3x3 square
contains the numbers 1-9, without omitting or repeating any.
3 9 2 7
7 1 4 8 6 2
1 3 8
4 7 9 3 8
2 6 1 9
9 3 8 4 6
6 1 3
8 6 4 5 1 3
7 8 4 6
From my Hide, with David Holt-Biddle There can be few people in our community who do not know the hadeda – love ‘em, or hate ‘em. They are with us with their unforgettable, melodic calls from early morning to early evening. Well, at the Hide we have a bird bath, it’s very popular with the avian community, usually the little guys, but occasionally we play host to something a little larger, this week a hadeda. Now, the bird bath is 36cm across while a hadeda is some 75cm long, from beak tip to tail tip. Work it out for yourselves, they just don’t fit, but they do love to settle down with their nether regions soaking in the water, looking really silly. Anyway, we’re just glad we can offer them our hospitality. (PS: I was lying in hospital a while back in a windowless ward. At about five in the morning I heard a hadeda. I exclaimed, “Goodness me!” (I doubt I really said that) and my neighbour in the next bed said, “Sorry, that’s my mobile ‘phone”. -- so, hadedas are always with us. With still a little of winter left, you may like to know that battery-heated boots are now available. They can be programmed from your mobile ‘phone to maintain a temperature from 25 to 45 degrees. Now I know that footwear can be expensive (my brother-in-law recently bought a pair of sandals down here for R1,200), but these boots would set you back about R13,000. I doubt there would be much call for them in heat wave stricken Europe right now. Cheers.
Is this English or Afrikaans?
My pen is my wonderland. Word water in my hand. In my pen is wonder ink. Stories sing. Stories sink.
My stories loop. My stories stop.
My pen is my wonder mop. Drink letter. Drink my ink.
My pen is blind. My stories blink
For your Diary Chiropodist. Sister May Ann Mountford 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of every month. Call 082 729 5054 for an appointment. Prayer group meeting. For Christians from all denominations. 1st Friday of every month 3 – 4 p.m. Village Chapel. Scrabble Friday mornings in the Pink Room, Hibiscus Heights. Jenny the make-up lady in the foyer on the last Friday of the month. Canasta Monday, Tuesday and Friday in the dining room ground floor Hibiscus Heights from 2 p.m. Toekie plays piano in the Pink Room every Tuesday 9 a.m. Remenber the Afternoon Classics, Wednesdays 3 p.m. in the
Pink Room, Hibiscus Heights.
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SUDOKU No 1 Solution.
7 6 3 5 8 1 3 2 9
2 1 9 3 6 4 5 8 7
4 5 8 7 2 9 3 1 6
1 4 2 9 3 7 8 6 5
3 9 7 6 5 8 1 4 2
6 8 5 4 1 2 9 7 3
8 7 1 2 9 3 6 5 4
9 2 6 8 4 5 7 3 1
5 3 4 1 7 6 2 9 8
When life gives you lemons, make grape juice,
then sit back, and let the world wonder how
you did it.
RAC VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
ART CLASSES Learn to draw and paint
Thursday 2 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Pixie 5019
BADMINTON R 10 per month, Racquets available
Monday and Thursday 2-5 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Marietta 5024
BRIDGE CLUB We play duplicate bridge
Tuesday at 2 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall Contact: Gail 5162
CHESS CLUB Learn a new skill
Monday 2-5 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall Contact: Karen 5279
INDOOR BOWLS R2 per day includes refreshments
Tuesday and Friday 1:30 - 4 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Marietta 5024
JUKSKEI R4 per day Casual dress
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to noon behind Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Jannie 5548
KEEP FIT CLASSES Bring light weights and matt
Weekdays 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Pixie 5019
LADIES DARTS
Mondays and Thursday 4 - 6 p.m. Snooker and Darts Club
Contact Pat 5249 LINE DANCING Ronnie Baker Hall Mondays
Advanced 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Beginners 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.
Contact: Joan 5138
MEN’S DARTS R20 per year and R2 per session
Mondays and Thursday 4 - 6 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact:5089 MEN’S SNOOKER CLUB
Monday Wednesday Friday 7:30 - 10 a.m. Contact: Fred 5045
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Contact Jenny 083 309 8314
POOL CLUB Men Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ladies Wednesday Friday 10 a.m. to noon Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Gail 5162 Joan 5193 Neil 5267
RUMMIKUB
Wednesday 2 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Dawn 5325 SOCIAL DANCE CLUB R20 at door bring refreshments
2nd Saturday of every month 7 - 10 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Leon 5198 Con 5207
TABLE TENNIS 3 tables, bats available. Visitors welcome.
Tuesday and Friday 4:15 p.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Ethel 5466
VILAGE GYM
Well-equipped on ground floor Hibiscus Heights
Contact: Jannie 5548
YOGA CLUB
Monday and Friday 9 - 10:15 a.m. Ronnie Baker Hall
Contact: Debbie 5188
RAC MONTHLY DRAW 1st Friday of the month at the Braai Village
Bowling Clubhouse 6 p.m.
Bring meat and salads, fire provided
Contact: 5162
RAC VILLAGE SHOP All unwanted items sold
All proceeds go to the RAC for Village use
Monday Wednesday Saturday 8:30 - 11 a.m.
After hours Contact: Henny 5110, Gaye 5216, Shirley 5065
OTHER ACTIVITIES WITHIN OUR VILLAGE
Ramsgate Activities: Bible study 1st and 3rd Friday 9 a.m. Canasta Tuesday 2 p.m. Movement to Music Monday 10:00 a.m. Rubber Bridge
Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon Friday 1 - 4 p.m. Pool table open Wednesday from 5 p.m.
Village Bowling Club Monday Wednesday and Saturday 1:15 p.m. Non-members can join for a “tabs-in” on Friday 2:45 p.m. Pub is open
Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 4 - 6 p.m. All residents are members of the social club. Join us for a drink.
Quilters Guild 4th Tuesday of the month 9 for 9:30 a.m. Ronnie Baker Hall Contact: Ethel 5466
S A Airforce Association non-profit organisation to create friendship between retired members Contact: Johnny 5001
Tape aids for the blind Struggling to read, we have a library of audio books on MP3 (can download to memory stick).
Monday and Thursday 8 - 11 a.m. Ground floor Hibiscus Heights Contact: Sharon 5728
RESIDENTS COMFORT FUND Ground Floor, Hibiscus Heights Handicrafts Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. Contact Joan 5308 Shoppe
Weekdays 8:30 - 11a.m. Contact: Emily 5427 Boutique Tuesday and Thursday 8 - 11 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. to noon Contact Yvonne 5456
Wheelchair workshop Tuesday and Thursday 8 – 10 a.m. Contact Nick 5092. Both the Shoppe and boutique requests donations. All
proceeds go to the Residents Comfort Fund
