Huis Zonnekus

04/09/2026

🌸🌼 HELLO SPRING! 🌼🌸

Spring has officially sprung at Huis Zonnekus, and what better way to welcome the season than with colour, laughter, delicious food and a little friendly competition! 💐🌈

A HUGE thank you to Feedem for treating our residents to a delicious lunch and helping us transform our dining hall into a bright and colourful celebration of spring. 🌷🍽️💛

We challenged our residents to “Dress for Spring” in their brightest, most colourful outfits—and although it might not feel like spring, some certainly didn’t disappoint! 🌺👗🕺

🏆 Congratulations to our two fabulous winners, Denise Rogers and Florence Curtis! 🏆

Both ladies thought outside the box and truly embraced the spirit of the day. The smiles on their faces when their names were called were absolutely priceless! 😍❤️

But days like these are about so much more than prizes. Social interaction, laughter, music, dressing up and simply having fun together are so important for our residents. They create a sense of belonging, purpose and connection, while lifting the spirit and bringing joy to everyday life.

Moments of happiness like these nourish the mind, body and soul and remind us that age should never stand in the way of having fun, making memories and celebrating life! 🌸💃🎉

Here’s to a colourful spring filled with sunshine, smiles and many more beautiful memories! ☀️🌷

04/09/2026

☕✨ A HUGE THANK YOU TO RIALTO! ✨☕

We are absolutely thrilled to give a BIG shout-out to Rialto Foods for their incredible generosity towards Huis Zonnekus Home for the Elderly! 💙

RIALTO generously donated an amazing:

☕ 528 Espresso Cups & Saucers
☕ 240 Cappuccino Cups & Saucers

That’s 768 beautiful new sets for our Home! 🎉

This generous donation has given our dining hall a wonderful fresh, coordinated look, ensuring our residents can enjoy their meals and special occasions in style. And the beautiful crockery will also be making an appearance at our future events! 🥂✨

As a non-profit organisation, every donation makes a difference. Thanks to RIALTO, we can save our limited funds for other essential needs and, most importantly, continue focusing on the care and well-being of our residents. ❤️

Thank you, RIALTO, and especially Annita Clarke, for your kindness, generosity and belief in Huis Zonnekus. We are truly grateful! 🙏

29/08/2026

🌟 A Special Invitation, A Spectacular Performance! 🎭✨

Huis Zonnekus was truly privileged and honoured to be invited to the special screening of Tygerhof Primary School - Official concert, together with the residents of Eric Miles Cheshire Home . ❤️

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this wonderful outing as they watched the talented learners perform their various acts in preparation for the official concert. 🎶💃🕺

It was heartwarming to see the enthusiasm, confidence and talent of the learners on stage. The beautiful costumes, stunning décor and attention to detail were equally impressive. 👏✨

A very special thank you to the teachers, learners, parents and everyone involved behind the scenes. It was evident that an incredible amount of time, dedication, creativity and hard work went into putting together such a spectacular production. 🌟

We applaud you all for creating such a memorable experience and for giving our residents the opportunity to share in this very special occasion. 💐. Well done, Tygerhof Primary School! 🎭🌟

Thank you for including Huis Zonnekus in this special experience. We truly appreciated the invitation and enjoyed every minute! ❤️

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29/08/2026

🌿 Shaping the Future of Quality Care at Huis Zonnekus

Huis Zonnekus was honoured to take part in an inspiring research initiative led by postgraduate students from the Department of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University, exploring the circumstances and functioning of residential care homes.

The research looks at an important question: What enables residential care homes to function well and sustainably, especially in a time of limited resources and increasing demands on the sector?

The purpose of the study is not to assess or evaluate any particular home, manager, staff member or service. Instead, it aims to gain a broader understanding of what contributes to successful functioning and, ultimately, to develop a practical performance model that can assist residential care homes in navigating the future.

The research team consists of Francois van der Bank, Amika Rix, Hannah Laskey and Lukhanyo Magengelele from the Department of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University.

💙 One of the highlights for us was the brainstorming session. It was wonderful to share ideas, perspectives and visions for the future of Huis Zonnekus. What made the session especially meaningful was seeing how closely our ideas aligned — demonstrating that, as a team, we share the same vision for Huis Zonnekus and the future we want to build for our residents.

We believe that meaningful conversations, collaboration and a willingness to look towards the future are essential in ensuring that we continue to provide a home where our residents feel valued, respected, cared for and, most importantly, at home. 🏡💙

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation around the sustainability and future of residential care and to play our small part in shaping better care for older persons.

🌱 Together, we can continue to grow, learn and build a sustainable future where every older person receives the dignity, compassion and quality care they deserve.

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20/08/2026

🌟 A Wonderful Day of Fun & Connection at Huis Zonnekus! 🌟

We were delighted to welcome the wonderful TLC Outreach Projects team to Huis Zonnekus for another fun-filled visit with our residents! 💙

The team brought plenty of energy and enthusiasm, engaging our residents in ball exercises and a variety of fun games. ⚽🎯🎲 These activities are not only enjoyable, but also play an important role in stimulating memory and cognitive function, encouraging social interaction, promoting movement, and creating meaningful moments of connection and laughter. 😊

TLC Outreach Projects visits us regularly on Tuesdays, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued dedication, kindness and commitment to our residents. Your time and effort make such a wonderful difference! 🌷

Thank you, TLC Outreach Projects, for another memorable morning filled with movement, laughter, friendship and fun! ❤️

17/08/2026

Dementia isn't a single condition. It's an umbrella term for a range of symptoms caused by different diseases that affect the brain in different ways.

Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common types of dementia. Because they each affect different parts of the brain, the symptoms can vary from person to person.

While memory problems are often associated with dementia, some people may experience changes in thinking, language, behaviour, concentration, movement or perception.

This guide highlights some symptoms linked to different types of dementia, but it’s also important to remember that no two people experience dementia in the same way.

By understanding the different signs of dementia, including those that are less well known, we can help more people recognise changes early and access a diagnosis and support sooner.

[Image description:
A graphic split into four different sections illustrates common symptoms associated with Vascular dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia with Lewy bodies and Frontotemporal dementia. From top left to bottom right:

Central text reads, 'Alzheimer's disease.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Difficulties with thinking and reasoning; Language problems; Memory problems; Changes to how you see and hear things; Getting lost in a familiar place; Mood changes.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.

Central text reads, 'Vascular dementia.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Problems planning and organising; Short periods of sudden confusion; Slower speed of thought; Problems concentrating; Trouble following a series of steps; Problems with memory and language.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.

Central text reads, 'Dementia with Lewy bodies.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Tremors; Depression and anxiety; Hallucinations; Swinging between alertness and sleepiness; Trouble concentrating; Difficulties with walking and movement.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.

Central text reads, 'Frontotemporal dementia.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Socially inappropriate behaviour; Personality changes; Problems with language; Eating or drinking excessively; Repetitive or obsessive behaviour; Trouble planning and organising.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.]

11/08/2026

🌟 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2026 🌟

Today, we are delighted to celebrate and recognise Denesce Fredericks as our Employee of the Month! 👏✨

Denesce is a valued member of the Feedem team, our trusted catering and cleaning services partner, and an important part of the Huis Zonnekus family. Her dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to her work make a meaningful difference every day. 💐

🌸 Teamwork – always ready to work together and support her colleagues
🌸 Proactive – takes initiative and gets things done
🌸 Willingness to go the extra mile – consistently gives her best
🌸 Hard-working – takes pride in delivering excellent service
🌸 Positive attitude – brings joy and optimism to those around her
🌸 Caring and respectful – treats residents, staff, and colleagues with kindness

We are incredibly grateful for the commitment and excellent service that Denesce brings to our Home. Her hard work, cheerful spirit, and willingness to help do not go unnoticed and are truly appreciated by everyone at Huis Zonnekus. ❤️

Congratulations, Denesce, on being our Employee of the Month for August 2026! 🎉👏
Thank you for all that you do and for being such a wonderful part of our team. We are proud to celebrate you! 🌷💐

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09/08/2026

🌸💐 CELEBRATING THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF HUIS ZONNEKUS! 💐🌸

Today, Huis Zonnekus was filled with love, laughter and appreciation as we celebrated Women’s Day! ❤️

To every one of our beautiful female residents and staff members — today we celebrate YOU! 🌷 You are valued, cherished and appreciated for the love, wisdom, strength and kindness you bring to our Home every day. You make Huis Zonnekus a warmer and more beautiful place simply by being you. 💕

✨ “A woman is like a flower — she grows through every season, blooms with grace, and leaves beauty wherever she goes.” 🌸

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Feedem, Annelize Hill and her wonderful team for spoiling our ladies with a delicious lunch and beautiful décor. 🍽️🌺 Your thoughtfulness made our celebration extra special, and we truly appreciate you!

And on this special day, our love and appreciation extend to all the wonderful women, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, wives, friends and caregivers out there. ❤️ To the families and children who cherish and support the remarkable women in their lives — may you always recognise, honour and celebrate the incredible women who make your world brighter. 🌷

Today we celebrate every woman — her strength, her sacrifices, her courage, her love and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind. 💕

🌸 Happy Women’s Day from all of us at Huis Zonnekus! 🌸
You are loved. You are valued. You are appreciated. ❤️

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04/08/2026

04/08/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢

Administrative Officer

📍 Huis Zonnekus | Milnerton

Do you have a passion for administration, people, and making a difference in the lives of older persons? Huis Zonnekus is looking for a motivated and organised Administrative Officer to join our dedicated team.

Huis Zonnekus is a residential care facility for older persons and a programme of Badisa, a joint ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church (Western Cape) and URCSA (Cape Town).

🕘 Working Hours
Monday to Friday | 08:00 – 16:30

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Managing the resident application process
✅ Marketing and fundraising administration
✅ Assisting with fundraising events and projects
✅ Asset administration
✅ Providing support to the Bookkeeper
✅ Reception and switchboard assistance when required

Minimum Requirements:

✔ South African citizen
✔ Matric certificate
✔ At least 2 years' relevant administrative experience
✔ Fluent in Afrikaans and English
✔ Good numeracy skills
✔ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

✨ Negotiable salary (within Badisa guidelines)
✨ Employer contribution to Provident Fund
✨ Employer contribution to Medical Aid
✨ Generous leave benefits

📅 Starting Date: As soon as possible

How to Apply

Please email the following to Fritz Brand at [email protected]:
📄 Your CV
📄 Certified copy of your ID
📄 Certified copies of your qualifications

🗓 Closing Date: 7 August 2026

📞 Enquiries: 021 552 2074

Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

💙 Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our senior residents every day.