Huis Zonnekus

25/02/2026

🤍🎉 WHITE ELEPHANT SALE – TREASURES, TREATS & TASTY BITES! 🎉🤍

They say one person’s “white elephant” is another person’s treasure… 👀✨

Join us on 26 February from 9am – 12pm for our exciting White Elephant Sale at Huis Zonnekus! Come hunt for hidden gems, unique finds, pre-loved treasures and delightful surprises — all for a wonderful cause.

📚 We’ll also have a wonderful variety of books on sale — perfect for book lovers looking for their next great read!

🌭 And don’t shop on an empty stomach! Delicious boerewors rolls will be on sale for only R35 each — the perfect treat while you browse.

🪑 We also welcome any vendors or second-hand shops who may be interested in purchasing and clearing out our furniture pieces. You are more than welcome to make us an offer.

Whether you’re looking for something special, something practical, or something you didn’t even know you needed 😉 — you might just find it on our tables!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your shopping spirit! 🛍️

📅 Date: 26 February
⏰ Time: 9am – 12pm
📍 Venue: Huis Zonnekus

📞 Contact us on 021 552 2074
📧 Email: info@huiszonnekus.co.za

Come early… the best treasures (and boerewors!) won’t last long! 😄

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🛍️🤍 White Elephant Sale – 26 February 2026 🤍🛍️

Huis Zonnekus will be hosting a White Elephant Sale on 26 February 2026, and we warmly invite our community to come and support our fundraiser.

This sale is an important ongoing initiative to help raise much-needed funds for our Home. Every purchase made and every item donated makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of those entrusted to our care.

We are also appealing to our community for donations of pre-loved goods in good condition. If you have items that need a new home, we would gratefully receive:

• Clothing and shoes
• Kitchenware
• Curtains and bedding
• Household goods
• Décor and small furniture
• Any gently used items that could be resold

Your unwanted items could become someone else’s treasure — and at the same time, support a worthy cause. 🤍

Donations can be delivered directly to Huis Zonnekus. For more information, please contact us at 021 552 2074.

Thank you for always standing alongside us and supporting our residents. Together, we can make this fundraiser a great success.

21/02/2026

I got over 200 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

19/02/2026

🐾✨ Therapy Dog Thursdays at Huis Zonnekus ✨🐾

Every Thursday morning, our Home is filled with extra excitement as Cheryl-Lyn and her rescue organisation visit us — bringing along the absolutely gorgeous therapy dog, ROCCO.

Our residents thoroughly enjoy their special time with ROCCO. The smiles, gentle cuddles, laughter and meaningful interactions truly brighten their day. Animal therapy has such a beautiful way of bringing comfort, calm and connection — and we are so grateful to experience that each week.

Cheryl-Lyn has even created a stunning video photo collage capturing ROCCO’s visits — moments we will treasure dearly. 💛

We would like to encourage our family and friends to please support Cheryl-Lyn’s incredible charity work. She selflessly and unconditionally cares for so many pets who have been left astray and abandoned. Her heart for animals is truly inspiring — but she cannot do it alone.

She is in need of support in any way possible — whether through financial contributions or donations of dog food and pet supplies.

🐶 Donations can be dropped off at Huis Zonnekus, or you are welcome to contact Cheryl-Lyn directly to assist Cheryl Lyn's Rescue Organisation

Let’s come together as a community to support someone who gives so much love — both to our residents and to animals in need.

🐾💛

18/02/2026

✨ A Beautiful Morning of Music, Movement & Memory ✨

Yesterday's Memory Care session focused on connection through music, imagination and gentle movement — creating moments of joy, laughter and shared experience.

Using familiar songs from years gone by, residents were guided on imaginative “memory journeys,” inviting them to picture themselves driving down a hill, feeling the breeze on their faces, taking in the scenery, and engaging in playful moments inspired by the music.

🎶 With “Mustang Sally”, we imagined being in a car, driving and seeing the world around us — hands steering, bodies gently swaying to the rhythm.
🎶 With “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies, we imagined sprinkling sugar on one another — encouraging arm movements, smiles, and light-hearted interaction.

The session beautifully combined:
• Music from their era
• Imagination and storytelling
• Gentle physical movement
• Emotional connection through shared memories

The heart behind the session was simple and sincere — to use music as a bridge. A bridge to spark memory, joy, connection and presence in a way that feels light, respectful and uplifting.

Our heartfelt thanks to Soretha Winder, founder of Silent Music, and to TLC Outreach Projects for their unwavering support. Your dedication and compassion continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. 💛

Moments like these remind us that sometimes the most powerful connections happen through a familiar melody and a shared smile.

13/02/2026

❤️🌹 Love Was in the Air at Huis Zonnekus! 🌹❤️

Today we celebrated a very special Valentine’s Lunch at Huis Zonnekus — and what a celebration it was! 💕

From the moment the music started playing, joy, laughter and pure fun echoed through our Home. Residents and staff truly stepped up to the platform, arriving dressed to impress and ready to celebrate in style. The effort, creativity and spirit were absolutely beautiful to see!

A delicious finger feast was lovingly prepared by Feedem, who also went the extra mile by transforming our dining hall with stunning Valentine’s décor to match the theme. The atmosphere was simply magical. ✨

It was truly a day to remember — filled with smiles, connection and so much heart. A big thank you to everyone who played a part, including the families of our residents who came on board to make sure their loved ones were included in this amazing team effort. Your support means the world to us. 🤍

And of course… congratulations to our Best Dressed winners! 🎉

🏆 Florence Curtis – Winner
🥈 Michelle Mitchell – 2nd Runner-Up
🥉 Emsie Nieuwoudt – 3rd Runner-Up (and definitely the most fun outfit!)
👔 Luciano Bagattini – Best Dressed Male (bringing all the swag!)

Well done to everyone who participated — you made the day extra special!

We want to carry this beautiful spirit of love, teamwork and togetherness with us throughout the year. Here’s to many more fun-filled memories ahead at Huis Zonnekus! 💖

11/02/2026

🛍️🤍 White Elephant Sale – 26 February 2026 🤍🛍️

Huis Zonnekus will be hosting a White Elephant Sale on 26 February 2026, and we warmly invite our community to come and support our fundraiser.

This sale is an important ongoing initiative to help raise much-needed funds for our Home. Every purchase made and every item donated makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of those entrusted to our care.

We are also appealing to our community for donations of pre-loved goods in good condition. If you have items that need a new home, we would gratefully receive:

• Clothing and shoes
• Kitchenware
• Curtains and bedding
• Household goods
• Décor and small furniture
• Any gently used items that could be resold

Your unwanted items could become someone else’s treasure — and at the same time, support a worthy cause. 🤍

Donations can be delivered directly to Huis Zonnekus. For more information, please contact us at 021 552 2074.

Thank you for always standing alongside us and supporting our residents. Together, we can make this fundraiser a great success.

11/02/2026

🌿🐾 MCP Memory Care & Therapy Dog Visits at Anne’s Haven 🐾🌿

Wednesdays at Anne’s Haven have become something truly special. Our MCP – Memory Care Program volunteers spend meaningful time with our residents, guiding them through dementia-friendly activities that encourage memory, conversation, gentle movement, and connection.

From cognitive exercises and interactive discussions to simple activities that spark smiles and shared stories, each session is thoughtfully planned and warmly received. These moments may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents.

A heartfelt thank you to Eike and Michelle, who faithfully show up week after week with patience, compassion, and genuine care. Michelle’s involvement is especially touching, as her husband is one of our residents here at our Home. Her dedication speaks volumes about her heart for Anne’s Haven.

We would also like to acknowledge Wilna, who joins the team whenever she is able to. Wilna’s mother is a resident at Anne’s Haven, and her willingness to serve alongside the team while supporting her own loved one is deeply appreciated.

This week was made even more special with a visit from Lee, a beautiful Alaskan Malamute therapy dog, part of PAT – Pets for Therapy. The joy, calm, and comfort Nini brought to our residents were truly heartwarming. We are excited that PAT will be visiting regularly, adding another beautiful layer of support to our Dementia Care Unit.

We are deeply grateful for the volunteers and partners who invest their time, hearts, and compassion into Anne’s Haven. Together, we are creating meaningful moments, comfort, and connection for our residents. 🤍

’sHaven

10/02/2026

With Cheryl Lyn's Rescue Organisation – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

10/02/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: TLC Outreach Projects 🌟

Here are a few highlights we would love to share of the activities we have started for this new year in partnership with TLC Outreach Projects. 🤍

The TLC Outreach Projects team has already brought so much joy and purpose into the lives of our residents through their time, love, and dedication. Activities such as prayer, motor skills sessions, music chair exercises for seniors, puzzle-based memory care, colouring-in, and relaxing hand pamper sessions have been thoughtfully planned and warmly received.

A very special mention goes to Colleen Pietersen, whose commitment, compassion, and gentle presence have made a meaningful difference to our residents. Her heart for service and personal involvement truly embody the spirit of TLC Outreach Projects.

Despite their busy schedules and the incredible work they continue to do within the wider community, TLC Outreach Projects consistently makes time to visit our Home. Their ongoing support plays an important role in promoting the mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of our dear residents, reminding them that they are valued, connected, and cared for.

Huis Zonnekus is truly grateful for the time, resources, and compassion shared by TLC Outreach Projects. 🌸

We are excited and believe that this year will be filled with many more meaningful activities, joyful moments, and treasured memories together.

07/02/2026

🐾😔 *URGENT APPEAL* 🐾

Summary of payouts @ Cheryl Lyn's Rescue Organisation:
- 🐶 *Sterilisations*
- 🏥 *Vet bills* (The Village Vet, Atlantis, Vet-Clin)
- 💰 *Staff wages* (R10,000+/week for 5 staff)
- 🍚 *We feed 70kg of Dog food per day* (70kg/day! 😮)

❗ *NEED HELP❗*
- Vet bills overdue 😬
- Dog food running low 🐾
- Staff can't work without pay 😔

👉 *Blessing us recently* 🙏: generous donation lasted 1.5 months 💖 (sterilisations, vaccinations,vet bills, wages).

💔 *Why we need YOU* 💕:
- Animals keep coming (evictions, financial struggles...)
- We don't turn them away 🐾
- We want to keep the farm 🐶-friendly 😊

👉 Donate directly to vet bills. 🏥
👉 Help with dog food/staff wages. 🐾💖
If we can just manage to pay the vet bills, Staff wages, dog food, vaccinations, deflea and deworm all our dogs then we would be so grateful. This is for our furkids. We want the best for them. We have had a few adoptions then more come in.
Any small donation would be such a great help.

Thank you for all your support.

07/02/2026

🌟 STAFF APPRECIATION SPOTLIGHT 🌟

At Huis Zonnekus Home for the Elderly, we not only take pride in the quality care we provide to our residents, but we also believe strongly in acknowledging and celebrating the incredible efforts of our staff who help us maintain these high standards every day.

We know that excellence doesn’t happen by chance — it’s the result of committed, compassionate team players who go the extra mile. Showing appreciation and rewarding dedication is one of the ways we say thank you for the passion and teamwork that makes Huis Zonnekus feel like home ❤️

✨ Going forward, we will be sharing this Staff Appreciation Spotlight on a monthly basis, recognising the dedication of all our staff — from our carers to the catering and cleaning teams from Feedem — because every role plays an important part in the care and comfort of our residents.

👏 Congratulations to Cynthia Julie's for truly upholding our core values:
✨ Teamwork
✨ Proactive helpfulness
✨ Willingness to take on extra tasks — always with a smile
✨ Hard-working and go-getter attitude
✨ Genuine care for both residents and colleagues
✨ Spreading joy and optimism wherever you go
We are incredibly proud of you, Cynthia. May you continue to lead by example and inspire your peers. Thank you for being such a valuable part of the Huis Zonnekus family 🌸💐

28/01/2026

🎒📚 Back to School Fun at Huis Zonnekus! 📚🎒

Today at Huis Zonnekus Old Age Home, we kicked off the year in the most joyful way with our annual Back to School lunch – and what a celebration it was! Residents and staff embraced the theme and dressed up for the occasion, bringing plenty of laughter, colour, and school-day nostalgia to the day.

A huge thank you to Feedem, who spoiled us with a delicious lunch featuring chicken burgers with sweet chilli sauce, home-made fries, crispy onion rings, and fresh coleslaw 😋👏. As if that wasn’t enough, the residents were also treated to an energetic dance routine by the amazing Feedem staff, which had everyone smiling and clapping along!

We also took a special moment to crown our Best Dressed resident, with a well-deserved prize for the runner-up – proving once again that style has no age 🎉👗🧢.

As the school year begins, we would like to wish all teachers and learners a wonderful, successful, and fulfilling 2026 📖✨ May it be a year filled with growth, learning, and achievements.

Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. Moments like these are what make Huis Zonnekus feel like home ❤️