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‘reCONNECT hosts another successful Perfect Fit Campaign’
reCONNECT Magazine, in association with CIDC (Claremont
Improvement District Company), held the 2nd Perfect Fit
Health Awareness event in Claremont on 23 November
2013.
A cool breezy morning set the tone for a day of fun, fitness
and a chance to 'know your numbers' with FREE screenings
of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV and BMI.
With young and old participating, the overall message of the
campaign is to create awareness of the importance of regular
screening tests and encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The day kicked off with Super DJ Oliver setting the tone
with pulsating music. Shahied Abrahams entertained the
crowd as MC. Kids’ dance groups from Hanover Park youth
development (assisted by Penny Roberts) Sunlands Primary
School hip hop dancers as well as the Lavender Hill dancers
from Journey Back to You, performed and entertained the
crowd.
Planet Fitness had everyone literally ‘spinning their wheels’
with their energetic spinning classes adding vibrancy to the
day, while dietician, Clint Pietersen, measured participants
BMI and fat percentage.
Fit Camp demonstrated some easy outdoor activities to
practice at home and created a buzz with their 'mini boot
camp' challenges which boosted heart rates and laughter
levels! They handed a FREE 1 Week Fit Camp voucher to the
overall winner of the challenge.
The National Renal Care (NRC) Rasheda, Carol & Fagma,
together with the Claremont Clinic, Sr Melody Camelo, Sr
Barbara Reeks and Ann Albrecht doing HIV testing and
health screenings.
They were aptly assisted by Diane and her team of
Compassion In Action, while Drs Evelyn & Neil Burman
provided information on homeopathic remedies. Sister
Maria and Shihaam from St. Lukes Hospice Charity Shops
educated the public on health, the donation of unwanted
goods etc. and their fund raising activities towards the care of
patients with life-threatening illnesses.
Michele Muller of Herbalife and Sofia of Life Choices
presented information on their products and programmes.
34 HIV tests performed (all negative)
A total of 105 screenings, with results showing:
High blood sugars > 8: 3 females, 2 males
High Cholesterols > 5.5: 7 females, 2 males > 1 very high &
advised to have proper lab test done.
High blood pressures > 150/90: 9 females, 2 males. All
advised to have it tested again in couple of days at another
venue & if still raised, to seek medical advice.
All persons with abnormal results also advised to do lifestyle
adjustments.
There were lots of spot prizes on the day and wonderful
goodie bags handed out to all on the day,, contents of which
were generously donated by Dischem, Woolworths Foods
store in Claremont as well as the Venue in Lansdowne,
with a donation of fruit and juice for participants and our
beneficiary, Cafda Foster Care Program.
We extend a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making
the day a success and to those who help make the Claremont
CBD, not just a safe space,
but a fitter and healthier
one.
From the Editor:
A Special Thank You to our Advertisers, YOU the Readers, the reCONNECT Team and
our Printers SED Printing Solutions.
May this time ahead be a time of reflection and gratitude, filled with special shared
moments with family and friends. The true spirit of Christmas is in love and compassion,
in sharing and in nurturing hope, a spirit of joy and gratitude for all God has done, to
enable us to be stronger and better equipped to meet the challenges that 2014 may
bring. Have a wonderful, safe, & happy festive season everyone!
Stay sane during the silly season
Every year people rush about doing Christmas shopping and
making preparations. For many it is a stressful time, not a joyous
one. How do you dial back the madness?
Remember the reason you are celebrating
For those who are Christian, keep the reason you are celebrating
top of mind. Focus your energy on the spiritual side and that is
bound to make you feel more centred and peaceful.
Plan ahead
If you’ve left it too late this year, make a note to start earlier next
year. Save a small amount every month and start your Christmas
shopping in the middle of the year rather than leaving it to
Christmas Eve! This one change will drastically reduce your stress
and save money as you will be buying items when they cost less
rather than during the heart of the festive season when things
are more expensive.
Eat-out rather than cook-in
Avoid the jam-packed shopping malls and the mad crowds running around looking for turkeys and gammon and rather book a
nice restaurant early. It’s easier and a lot more relaxing and you
won’t be sweating over the stove and hoping the turkey doesn’t
dry out in the oven!
Limit the partying
Socialising is part of the festive season. Maintain a balance
though – make sure you have quiet time at home. Spending all of
your annual leave running around from party to party will mean
you drag yourself back to work more exhausted than when you
left!
Most importantly, don’t over-indulge – try to eat and drink sensibly and continue with your exercise routine. This will keep you
calmer and lower stress levels.
Happy Holidays!
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Out & About
Home Maintenance & Security
Stay safe this festive season
It’s that time of the year again – where we unwind,
party and generally just chill out. There’s nothing quite
like a Cape Town summer and that undeniable Cape
Town holiday atmosphere. The city buzzes, the beaches
are packed and the nightlife pumps.
Unfortunately, it is also a time of the year that criminals
capitalise on.
Last year 67 000 people across South Africa were
arrested over the festive period for crimes ranging from
murder, robberies, rape, burglary, kidnapping, fraud
and shoplifting.
Western Cape Police have announced that this year
they will be running a number of anti-crime operations
over the festive season. A watchful eye will be kept
on illegal shebeens. The Traffic Department and Metro
Police will also run regular roadblocks to help crack
down on drunk driving and drug trafficking.
The City of Cape Town is ensuring beach safety with
lifeguards, disaster risk management staff and law
enforcement being deployed to beaches across the city.
Law enforcement can protect citizens to a certain
extent, but it is still imperative that we take steps to
stay safe.
-- Keep your home safe by taking the necessary
precautions.
-- Be safe at the beach. Keep an eye on your children, and
don’t drink too much.
-- Park your car in well-lit areas.
06 |reCONNECT Magazine | DEC 2013/ JAN 2014 -- Don’t flash too much cash around – rather pay by card.
-- Be aware of your surroundings, and ladies, be mindful
of muggers and pickpockets who will target your
handbag.
-- Make sure your car is in roadworthy condition before
embarking on long
Editorial by
journeys.
Deevra Norling,
-- And finally, the
Freelance Writer.
number one message
Email:
reiterated every year –
Don’t Drink and Drive! [email protected]
or follow on Twitter:
@deevranorling
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braai recipe and a photo prepared dish/serving suggestion to [email protected] before 25 January
2014. Your recipe could be of a salad, marinade,sauce, preparing meat/chicken/fish for a braai, etc.
Provencal Chicken Parcels
6 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into thin
strips
2 onions, finely chopped
300gr cherry tomatoes
2 Lime, thinly sliced
3 sprigs fresh dill
3 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 180`C. Cut 6 large squares
of grease proof paper and lay on a clean work
surface.
Divide the chicken strips, onions, tomatoes, lime
slices and herbs between the squares. Drizzle
each parcel with olive oil and season.
Wrap and scrunch or fold the edges of the paper
together to enclose the ingredients. Cook on
a baking tray for 30 minutes until tender and
cooked through. Serve with a mixed salad or a
ratatouille for a hot dish.
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Home Maintenance
EXPERIENCE IS (NOT) BEST TEACHER!
As we rapidly head towards the end of 2013 and the end of another
year in business, I think the time is right to ask: "How are we and how
are our businesses?". Another year with so many experiences, so surely
we must be wiser? Not necessarily, I say. In my opinion experience is
not always the best teacher, contrary to what we were told and made
to believe. If that was the case, why is it that after so many experiences,
we still tend to repeat the same mistakes as we go along? Surely
then our experiences in itself is not such a good teacher? I came to
understand and learn that an EVALUATED EXPERIENCE is the one
that teaches. Unless we stop, look and learn from an experience, it
becomes just another experience. It is the ones that we walk away
from with new insights and the knowledge that we and our business
will grow because of it, that teaches.
So as we approach the end of this year, let us intentionally take time to
reflect. Consider all our personal experiences both good and bad and
see what we have learnt. Celebrate our victories because of that which
we did right and revisit our less successful moments and ask the right
questions. Questions like: "What did we or did we not do?" Why did
that which we did, not work? What could we have done differently?
And.....What did we learn? These are some of the questions we need
to ask during our reflection (look-back) moments. If not, soon we'll
be right into 2014, conducting business "as usual" while expecting
different results. We need to bear in mind that only intentional change
can produce the desired results. If things have to change, let's change
it as we continue to lead our businesses, from wherever we are.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 082 962 1395 / 021 906 0976
Twitter: dpsmax
Websites:
www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/
denzelpedrosmit
79 Kromboom Road Rondebosch
Here are a few cleaning tips
-- Spray shower doors with furniture polish. This will
stop white build up
-- For unwanted odour in fridge, place saucer of bicarb in fridge.
-- Deep freezer defrosted because of power failure.
Once emptied, place bowl with vanilla essence
inside.
-- To get stainless steel to shine rub with a lemon
-- Add lemon juice to dishwasher every ten washes
or so to keep dishwasher smelling fresh.
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