Non-denominational home for intellectually challenged persons Reg No 001/033 NPO F/R 01-100221-000-7

August 2011

Long Service Awards 2011. Staff with in excess of 10, 20 and 30 years service, with their Certificates, presented by the Home’s Chairperson, Charles Pearse.

Ladies Handcraft Centre &

Therapy WorkshopThe handcraft centre and workshop serve an important therapeutic function at San Michele.

The workshop is aimed at repetitive types of work, which keeps those who wish to be involved busy, (approximately 60 of our higher functioning residents), and gives them a sense of achievement and self worth.

At this point, the workshop receives assignments from three different entities, namely TEL-SCREW PRODUCTS, ROTAPAK (PTY) LTD, and DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTORS.

We have been informed that the standard of work produced by our residents is of a very high standard, and we wish to thank these entities for their support in assisting us to stimulate our residents.

We are hoping to attract additional work, as this would be very helpful for these residents.

Similarly, our ladies handcraft centre produces highly sought after scatter cushions, duvet sets, mosaic work, jewellery, crochet work, padded baby duvets and pillows, baby clothes, inter alia.

These residents receive a nominal amount of “pocket money” for their endeavours.

It is by no means a “sweat shop” and the income derived from the workshop, although welcome, is insignificant in regard to the overall cost of running this facility.

The Therapy Workshop, which was recently dedicated as The Dick Duvenage Therapy Workshop, in recognition of the Late Dick Duvenage, who managed this vital facility for over 20 years.

San Michele has been approved as a Public Benefits Organisation in

terms of Section 30 of the Income

Tax Act. Donations are tax deductible in accordance with

Section 18A of the Act.

San Michele Open Day on Saturday 29 October 2011 Variety show, handcraft goods, food and cold drinks on sale.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?Donating Funds – Without financial assistance the Home could not meet its monthly expenses. San Michele has been approved as a Public Benefits Organisation in terms of Section 30 of the Income Tax Act. Donations are tax deductible in accordance with Section 18A of the Act.

Therapy Workshop – Support our Therapy Workshop by outsourcing repetitive type work to the workshop.

Care Club – Establish a Care Club or support one of our existing Care Clubs.

Bequests – Make a bequest in your will and leave a living legacy of your kindness to the Home.

BANKING DETAILS:SAN MICHELE HOME

ABSA BANK, VOORTREKKER STREET, BRAKPANACCOUNT NUMBER: 4044209195

BRANCH CODE: 504142

Valentines Day At San Michele

Christmas 2010 & Nativity Play

OFFICE BEARERS & PERSONALITIES AT SAN MICHELE

Chairman: Charles Pearse.Charles has served on the Executive for over 20 years and, at 78, is still an active, high ranking Officer in the Reserve Force. Charles is a Quantity Surveyor by profession and, having served as a Director of Companies belonging to a major National entity, has a broad range of expertise.

Senior Matron: Maureen Bruwer.Maureen has been employed at the Home for 13 years. She has over 40 years nursing experience, having specialised in Psychiatric Services at several hospitals, Sanca, University of KwaZulu-Natal and various Retirement and Alzheimer’s centres.

Deputy Matron : Mavis Ngwenya.Mavis has been at the home for 20 years and has over 40 years nursing, clinical services and midwifery experience at various institutions, including Chris Hani Baragwanath and Vosloorus Hospitals.

Manager Handcraft Therapy: Elma Serfontein.Elma has been with San Michele for 33 years and is much loved by the residents who, under her guidance and with her talent and expertise, produce highly sought after products, including quality scatter cushions and duvet sets as well as clothing for our residents.

Manager Housekeeping: Albertina Nondabula.Albertina has been with the Home for 33 years and also has over 40 years nursing experience at various institutions such as Natalspruit Hospital. She has been a nurse for her entire working career.

(Top Left) Those not involved in the Workshop, are stimulated in the O/T Activity Centre with jigsaw puzzles, lego, colouring in, painting, crochet, knitting, and more.

(Top Right) Residents participated in a production of “Grease” on our Open Day last year, which falls on Saturday 29th October this year, when residents will perform a Variety show from 11h00.

(Left) Our Residents Choir after performing at Northfield Methodist Church, Benoni.

DONATIONS

With special thanks to some of our major donors:

Keith & the late Alex PricePrima IndustriesGary Thomson

SteelcorAranda Blankets

Benoni Municipal – BowlsBattery Electric

Benoni High SchoolEnclosure Solutions

EXPROKylan Supplies

PhumelelaAfroxABSA

Clover Leaf TrustJack Silson Trust

UthingoRotary International

The Herman Olthaven Trust Sybil Schneider –

Layout & Design of Newsletter Tel: 011 803 5155

Doug Wedderburn –Printing of Newsletter

Tel: 011 706 4379Andy Young & his team from

ERPM BowlingCASA Boys

Sincere thanks to Dr David Benn – Psychiatrist,

and Dr Gerrit Arendse – General Practitioner,

who have both served the Home for over 20 and 30 years

respectively. Another big thank you to

LANCET LABORATORIES, for doing our blood tests free of

charge, which saves the Home thousands of Rands each year.

CONTACT DETAILSGPS LOCATIONS: Lat = 26º18’23.76”S Lon = 28º22’19.28”E

Administrator & Member of Executive: Aulf Pettersen – 083 472 4285E-mail: aulfpett1@gmail.com

Office Manager: Stephne de Kock – 084 580 5477Matron: Maureen Bruwer – 083 454 6457

Clinic: Duty Sister – 082 451 0336Administration: 011 845 5101 • Fax: 011 845 5102

E-mail: admin@sanmichelehome.co.za • Website: www.sanmichelehome.co.zaAddress: Cnr Hannes Visagie & Mouton Roads, Withok Estate, Denneoord, Brakpan

Private Bag X1, Dalpark 1543

Bocce: Residents participating at the Waverley Care Centre.

Soccer: San Michele’s team playing at Western Platinum’s grounds.

Hockey: Indoor Floor Hockey at the Home.

Table Tennis: Gary, being a medallist at a previous Special Olympics event, on the stage in the hall at San Michele.

(Left) Gugulethu Zondo:Gugu participated in the Special Olympics in Athens, where she won Bronze Medals in both the 100 and 200m sprint events. Well done Gugu!!!

(Right) Golf: Residents practice for the Special Olympics, at Kensington Royal Golf Club.

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