19 DECEMBER 2019 Strandfontein Magazine
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DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Pg Strandfontein magazine Pg DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Content COVER STORIES 4- #DOCTORONDEMAND The doctor is in 6- DIABETIC CLUB Wellness awareness 8- SAFETY Motivate me... Inspire me... Teach me... COVER STORIES 13- #BEYOND 16 DAYS Speak out 16- AQUA DAY EVENT 18-WOMAN’S DAY EVENT Strandfontein Library 22- NEW RATEPAYERS ASS. Strandfontein magazine Pg DECEMBER 2019 Editor’s Letter When we hear good news, we need to get more Involved and lean in and hope it’s true—even informed about our community. before believing it. 2020 Our team always try to find that “For community organisations, Good news stories inside our we must try working together community...stories that inspire, towards a common goal ...makes motivates and teach. sense.” Small business is the lifeblood of Our social purpose and many of our communities, please commitment to the community support local. has remained the same; to create connections and opportunities Truly Thankful to Sandy Schuter that matter to every Resident. for all the support and sharing This magazine is a porfolio of critical information about safety evidence about the outcome of in our community. the Youth that forms part of our Digital Media Projects. Sandy covered all safety stories #OurCommunitiesMatters Photo mostly from facebook... thanks Lily Madison photogra- Being active in your local phy Mrs.Coert and Jerine community is rewarding and feels Thomas... good - but it can also save your Magazine Design by Shaqeel B , life. Faheem Gabier, Omar Isaacs and #CareMedCares have created a Team Parrot6 platform to share health and Wellness awareness in our Specail Thanks to Our wonderful community and is well supported community...Proudly by organisations like the diabetic Strandfontein and strandfontein club and the local clinic. library for support and resources. As the door closes on the 2019 Deion Festivities , we as a community Pg Strandfontein magazine Pg 3 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019 ON-DEMAND DOCTOR… This is Dr Kumerin Malapermala. His practice… and the idea to offer his services are not what are making waves but rather the fact that he started a health and wellness awareness with NGO’s in our community in Strandfontein once a month. Dr. Malapermala believe that no bookings are necessary, as they work on a first come, first serve basis, but patients are welcome to call first if they would like. He says that his sole interest is in primary healthcare and providing for day-to-day health and medical needs, and teaching people to take better care of their bodies to live healthier longer lives. Doctor moved to Strandfontein this year but had always had a dream of helping people. “I believe that medicine is my calling, it’s something that you’re born for, and I have always wanted to do this. People chase money, but I’m tired of chasing money, I don’t want to be the boss and be in charge, I just want to do what I like to do, and that is help people,” Doctor got a very good and experience Team at the Practice; he always involves locals to pro- vide service. Support local NGO’s because he feels they the backbone of our community. We achieve our vision by removing some of the traditional barriers that separate patients from doctors and to give people more control over their health. Strandfontein magazine Pg4 DECEMBER 2019 Pg Strandfontein magazine Pg 5 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019 STRANDFONTEIN DIABETES CLUB This great service that is being provided by Mrs. Veronica Vember @ 0213932562 or 0719138601 and her Great team… FREE: *Free weighing *Blood pressure testing *Blood/Sugar testing *Advice and literature *Donations are welcome The purpose of treating diabetes is to improve the symptoms which result from high glucose levels and to prevent other complications in the future. Diabetes is a risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations and loss of vision. In fact, heart disease is the most common complication of diabetes, encompassing angina, heart attack and heart failure. With good control, these conditions can be avoided. Achieving good control is the challenge for both patient and healthcare provider (HCP). We must never under estimate the benefit of a healthy lifestyle and this is always the building block in any treatment algorithm. Controlled portions, choice of unrefined carbohydrates and good fats, as well as regular exercise are essential to have a holistic approach to managing diabetes. More than two million South Africans are living with diabetes. To improve our community’s present and future health aiming for good control is important. Strandfontein magazine StrandfonteinPg magazine66 DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 BECOME TECH SAVVY - Use Google apps SENIORS Technology Basics The definition of a computer is an electronic device Seniors in a digital world can be easily that manipulates information or data and has the overwhelmed by all the new technology around us. ability to store, retrieve, and process data. We are surrounded by an array of digital devices, A computer comes in three basic forms, but we whether its smartphones, social media, tablets, include smartphones as a fourth type of computer banking machines, or laptops. because of its personal computing capabilities There’s no avoiding it, so we should learn how to use all these technological advances to make life 2019 portfolio Project was to capture information easier. about the Strandfontein Pavilion and create a It’s easy to become tech savvy seniors when you photobook for our community Heritage project. begin to learn more about the technology around you. 2020 Digital Program project is already in the planning stage. Where do you start? Good news, there are lots of places for seniors to go (Strandfontein Library) Getting digital literacy training can give older and get computer literate. adults the skills and confidence to access informa- Getting digital literacy training can give older tion and services online. adults the skills and confidence to access information and services online Indeed, getting some simple training in using For most people, smartphones are used as portable computers, tablets, and smartphones can help se- personal computers since they are able to connect niors to stay connected with their families, friends, to the Internet. and communities. This is especially important for seniors who wish to live independently and age at Useful Things You Can Do With a Computer: home. Browse the Internet Contact deion - 0744790546 - Use email - Manage your finances - Manage social media (Whatsapp) on mobile - Download and watch movies - Listen to music - Stay in touch with friends and family (via social - - - media software such as Facebook or voice calls and video chats via software like Skype) - Sharing photo albums - Shopping online - Edit your own video and photos - inprove typing and write letters Strandfontein magazine Strandfontein magazine Pg Pg 7 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019 CHILD SAFETY AT SCHOOL The program was FUN, Interactive, informative and magical for both learners & educators. As the Chairperson of the Strandfontein CPF, we appreci- Strandfontein CPF partnered with Fidelity ADT. ate Fidelity ADT aka Mr. ADT Regardt Laubscher for the amazingly fun experience today. #FidelityADT Southern Suburbs (Cape Town) and We look forward to partnering next year again for Mr. ADT visited Dennegeur Avenue Primary School more such visits” - DAPS in Strandfontein, Western Cape, to educate students on the importance of safety and security. Message received from Miranda Lawrence (Ward 43 Committee Member dealing with Safety & Secu- Mr. ADT used various magic illusions to portray cer- rity) - “Interventions of this nature are imperative at tain issues e.g. stranger danger, trust, etc. Students schools as kids spend most of their time at school. were also taught who to call should they need You have kids from different home situations and assistance. personalities interacting. They need to be made aware to respect This opportunity was opened to Strandfontein themselves and each other in order to eradicate Primary and Dennegeur Primary, unfortunately bullying Strandfontein Primary never responded to wanting the safety program done at their school. #AlwaysThere #ChildSafety Message received from Sandy Schuter (Chairper- son of the Strandfontein CPF) - “The intervention program is a brilliant initiative by Fidelity ADT. Which speaks to the reality faced among our youth, especially at our schools. Strandfontein magazine StrandfonteinStrandfontein magazine Pg magazine8 DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 INCREASE THE PEACE CAMPAIGN #GHFMBreakfast with Dan Corder broadcast from Caltex Freshstop Seaview in Bay View Strandfontein as part of our #IncreaseThePeace initiative to decrease crime and abuse in and around the Mother City. #GHFMIncreaseThePeace They have partnered with Strandfontein CPF to raise awareness on Violence. We were graced with the presence of Gerards Educare who demonstrated their talents and raising aware- ness on abuse against children. Sandy Schuter spoke on behalf of the active crime fighters in Strandfontein about the work they do vol- untarily, in the effort to increase the Peace in Strandfontein StrandfonteinStrandfontein magazine magazine Strandfontein magazine Pg Pg 9 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019 STRANDFONTEIN We had enough of ongoing we held hostage because all we shooting. see is crime scene tape every- CPF STANDS IN THE We had enough of picking up where. GAP FOR dead bodies. We crippled by crime But today We