This Week - A Business Meeting

 As  we never know what a Business Meeting will bring until we receive the agenda, a cartoon is the only information I can give.

Last Meeting

Georgie Visser of Dalewood Fromage Cheese Estate gave us an interesting talk, not only about the cheeses they produce, only from their own herd of Jersey cows, but also on their striving for sustainable and ecological farming.  And I did find their cheese at Cheese Gourmet in Linden.

We had a week's break other than the Masonic Bowls Day which was exhausting for those who played from the club, more than enjoyable for those we sponsored from Retina SA and socially very pleasant for all of us.  I can see that joint events with the Masons are the way to go.

Next Week

Lynnne Barrow, Social Worker at RandAid.

Common issues faced by older persons in a retirement village setting include falls, declining health, technological challenges, and maintaining strong family relationships. Lynn-Marie is dedicated to providing support and guidance in these areas, ensuring that residents receive the assistance they require.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the joy I see in the eyes of a resident I have been able to help. That is priceless,” she says.

Lynn holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Rhodes University, 1992) and has a wealth of experience in the field of social work. Since joining Tarentaal, she has been impressed by the sense of togetherness and shared commitment among the staff and residents to create a welcoming and supportive environment.

International - Mexico

Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets took centre stage during a Blessing of the Animals event co-organised by the Rotary Club of Tehuacán Granadas in Puebla state in January. “Around 1,000 pets and approximately 3,000 people attended the event this year,” reports Paola Ortiz Gómez, president of the club, which partnered with TAC Una Protección al Entorno A.C., a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the protection of animals. Since 2022, the club has organised and promoted the special Mass. “We all believe that by fostering a culture of respect for nonhuman life, it teaches us to respect human life as well,” she says. “It fills us with satisfaction to see that entire families attend and not only receive a blessing for their pet but at the same time receive veterinary care, learn about animal adoptions, and donate to the care of homeless animals."