Friendships at Thornhill Manor formed over a cup of tea
She said the tea was held to enable residents to get to know each other better.
Friendships were formed or strengthened when Thornhill Manor’s chapel hosted a tea.
The event, which brought community members together, was held on November 7.
“Many of our residents have lost their partners. Without the strong bonds of friendship, they might find village social events uncomfortable.
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“As we all know, a person can feel lonely in a room full of people if they feel isolated,” said Karen Griessel, the social worker at the Rand Aid-run retirement village in Modderfontein.
She said they held the tea to enable residents to get to know each other, to allow them to enjoy a relaxed outing with people facing the same challenges and, hopefully, encourage friendships to grow.
“We had a positive turnout, and despite the rain, new connections were made and friendships formed,” said Karen.
