Hibberdene Happenings: No more eye clinics until next year
The next one will only be held when services resume after the year-end recess.
DUE to unforeseen circumstances, the last eye clinic of the year has had to be cancelled and the next one will only be held in mid-February when services resume after the year-end recess. This is regrettable, but can in no way be avoided. There will be two more dental clinics, as advertised – today, October 31, and on Wednesday, November 14th, so please book timeously.
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Lucky winners
The Lions’ Spring Fair raffle was drawn last week and the lucky winners were: Hendrik Janse van Rensburg (ticket 68), who won a splendid orchid donated by Martin Rautenbach; Fienie Roslee (ticket 61), and Steve Coulson (ticket 24), who both won women’s toiletry gift sets (much to your scribe’s delight!) The normal monthly draw will be decided sometime this week, with results to be published as soon as they become available.
New centre opens
And, still on medical matters, the Madikane Renal and Dialysis Centre has opened its doors in the Marlin Mall. Take advantage of this new facility by phoning the centre at 039 6991162 to find out more about its range of services.
Jill surprises Jan
Jill Whitmore has returned from a fleeting visit to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England, to attend the 80th birthday celebration of her elder sister Jan Price, in early October. Jill arrived completely unannounced and the look of sheer surprise on Jan’s face when she saw Jill had to be seen to be believed! A wonderful time was had by all.
Sad reunion
Phyllis Michaelis received a visit from her former husband Peter Michaelis recently. Peter, who hails from Horsham in the UK was in the country for approximately a week to be with his sister Ann Gammage, who recently lost her husband Glynn. Peter returned to England last Friday. Ann and Glynn had lived in Umtentweni for some years and may be known to some readers.
Unfortunately Ann suffered a nasty fall recently and will be staying on with Phyllis for a short while to regain her strength and mobility.
Greener pastures
Among the many celebrations that took place in the wake of the Cell-C Sharks’ victory last Saturday, a bring and braai was held at Blue Waters Pub and Grill to bid farewell to popular bar attendant Gesina van Graan who leaves for Witbank soon. Gesina played an integral part in the development of the pub for the last few years and will be missed by friends and patrons alike. She is wished well in her new surroundings.
Be an early bird
The Methodist men’s breakfast takes place at the church this Saturday, November 4th, at 7am. The cost is only R20, so treat yourself to a time of fellowship while enjoying some delicious food. RSVP before tomorrow, Thursday 1, to either Debbie at 039 6992948 or Louis at 039 6992610.
Diarise the dates
The Hare Krishna Society will meet every Saturday during November (November 3, 10, 17 and 24) for enlightenment sessions at the Hibberdene Care Centre from 3pm. All are welcome. Contact Rajen Mahabeer at 082 8362758 for more information.
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Thoughts and prayers
Barry Jones and Johan ‘Boutes’ Botha are not well and need to be remembered in your thoughts and prayers, as do all others not feeling well at present.
Happy celebrations
Duo and Connie Olwage celebrate an anniversary on November 4th, while birthday wishes go to Heather McDuling and Barry Elston (1st), Marius Loubser and Bernard Carpenter (3rd), Elodie Hook, Margaret Bowker and Bets Coetzee (4th) and Johnny Mathews (6th).
Don’t forget to keep Lizzie busy with Hibberdene news and snippets.
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