Juana Maria Frail Aged Home

28/09/2025

27/09/2025

Creative Corner 🧵✨

At Juana Maria Frail Aged Home, creativity truly comes to life! Last Friday, our lounge was filled with the gentle rhythm of knitting needles and crochet hooks as residents gathered to share their talents.

These sessions are about so much more than yarn and patterns — they’re about friendship, storytelling, and the joy of creating something beautiful together. Every stitch holds a memory, and every smile reminds us why these moments matter.

26/09/2025

Springtime in the Garden 🌼🌿

Our gardens are for slow moments in the sunshine. Many of our residents and friends love taking gentle strolls through our garden, where flowers are blooming and birds sing from the trees.

It’s these simple pleasures — fresh air, soft laughter, and nature’s beauty — that remind us how special life at Juana Maria Frail Aged Home truly is.

Our garden is more than just a place of beauty — it’s a space for peace, reflection, and joy, where memories are made and hearts are refreshed.

25/09/2025

Celebrating Our Proud Heritage

Yesterday, Juana Maria Frail Aged Home was alive with a radiant mix of bright colours as our staff embraced the spirit of Heritage Day. 🌸Our ladies went out of their way, dressing to the nines in traditional attire to celebrate their diverse cultures.

We think they looked absolutely beautiful, and we truly appreciate the effort they put in to make the day so special. It was a wonderful treat for our residents to see South Africa’s heritage shining through in every outfit.

24/09/2025

Only 2 Weeks to Go! ✨🌕

Ladysmith, get ready — our very first Juana Maria Full Moon Walk is almost here!

📍 Platrand Lodge
📅 7 October 2025
🕢 6:30pm for 7:00pm
💰 R50 pp | R30 (ages 6–12)

Come experience the magic of a 5km evening walk under the glowing full moon, surrounded by the beautiful bosveld of Platrand.

👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the family
💼 Challenge your co-workers
👯 Make it a team outing

Food and refreshments will be on sale — so it’s the perfect night out for everyone!

✨ Every step you take helps us care for our residents at Juana Maria Frail Aged Home.

Don’t miss out — two weeks from now we’ll be walking under the stars together!

24/09/2025

Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦🌿

Today we celebrate the beautiful diversity that makes up our rainbow nation. Heritage Day is a reminder of the traditions, stories, and values that shape who we are and connect us to one another.

At Juana Maria Frail Aged Home, we are blessed to share in the rich heritage of our residents, staff, and community — each with their own unique background, yet all woven together in one family.

May this day inspire us to honour our past, embrace our present, and carry forward the spirit of unity and care for generations to come.

✨ Wishing our residents, families, staff, and friends a joyful Heritage Day!

23/09/2025

JUANA MARIA BOOKSHOP
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Ladysmith community, here are some important guidelines for Braai Day .......

1. A midday braai is great 👍

2. As is an evening one 👍

3. But a mid-afternoon braai is not recommended if it interferes with a mid-week visit to the bookshop 🤓

OPEN THIS PUBLIC HOLIDAY
WEDNESDAY 2pm - 5pm

(Also Saturday 9am - 1pm)

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23/09/2025

Elsebe’s Kitchen: Citrus Syrup to Beat the Heat 🍊🍋

Spring days are warming up, and our kitchen manager, Elsebe Drager, has just the recipe to keep you cool and refreshed! From one of her favourite cookbooks — Huis Genoot: The Best of Winning Recipes by Annette Human — comes this zesty treat:

✨ Citrus Syrup (makes 3 litres)
Recipe by Mrs. V. van Aardt of Bedford

Ingredients:

6 oranges

6 lemons

1.5 litres boiling water

1.2 kg sugar (6 cups)

1 packet Epsom Salt (15–25 g)

Method:

Grate the rinds of 3 oranges and 3 lemons. Squeeze the juice from all the fruit.

Place the grated rinds in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water, and allow to draw for 10 minutes.

Strain the liquid and discard the rinds.

Add sugar, Epsom Salt, and the juice to the warm liquid, stirring well.

Pour the syrup into bottles, cork or cap, and store until needed.

👉 To serve, dilute to taste with chilled soda water or water.

Don’t let the Epsom Salt put you off — you won’t taste it at all, and the result is a crisp, refreshing drink perfect for sunny days in the garden!