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Stromboli's was a holiday resort in the 1960's and was well known for its delightful restaurant and lovely gardens. This holiday feel has carried over to the Village and visitors are struck by the relaxed and happy atmosphere. There are currently 41 retirement cottages in the Village with a further 9 in the pipeline. Our residents range from 60 to 97 and come in all shapes and sizes, guys and girls, singles and couples!! The paved roadways and paths encourage walking and it warms the heart to see a couple in their 80's going for their regular evening stroll hand-in-hand. Some of our residents are ardent gardeners and their show piece gardens are enjoyed by us all. Eating and drinking together are favourite past times among the many friends at Stromboli's. Not only in the dining room for roast lamb on a Sunday, but every now and then a crowd of us will get together at "Pumba's" (our lapa up at the pool) for a prawn evening or a bring & braai. We have some amazing cooks among our number and there is no shortage of volunteers when such an evening is planned - and equally no shortage of tasters! Some residents have commented on increased liquor bills since coming to Stromboli's. Talking of liquor.................our delightful pub, the Cock 'n Bull, doubles up as pub, board room and meeting room and is most popular every 2nd Friday when we have Happy Hour from 17h00 to 18h30 or as long as there is someone still drinking. The great advantage, of course, is we all walk home so there is no problem with drinking and driving! Our resident barman, Graham Vos, serves behind the bar at Happy Hour as well as in the dining room at midday Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Our Frailcare residents who come to the dining room love the restaurant feel which Graham brings to lunch by offering his specials to one and all. When a dear "oldie" can't remember what to order, she will simply say "I'll have one of those please" and Graham will bring her favourite drink right along! He remembers what they all drink but loves to give them a choice, which makes every meal time special for one and all. Frailcare plays host to many afternoons of entertainment and Village folk often join in, whether it is a bitrthday being celebrated or a music afternoon. Something very special to Stromboli's is our very own Rural Police Office on site. Warrant Officer Nicky Maritz is the Rural Safety Co-Ordinator in the Plett area, looking after 1,062 sq km of farms, 682 north of the N2 and 300 south of the N2. Nicky is a well known sight in the Village, popping in to Frailcare where he is always greeted as a friend. Our Frailcare ladies have all become substitute Moms for Nicky and his involvement in taking them on outings is done in rememberance of his own Mom.
Apart from looking after Stromboli's and all his farms, Nicky devotes much of his time to youth related projects which are his passion. He is primarily responsible for local implementation of the National Hands off our Children (HOOC) campaign. In 2004 Nicky designed a week-end "Survivor Camp" to give youth in all communities an opportunity to acquire some life skills in a disciplined environment. Since then at least 1,000 kids have been through these camps. Nicky's "Streetwise" programme helps childern understand the system of police, judge, prosecutor, accused - mainly done through role playing and actually visiting police cells. Nicky wants children to realize the police are not the enemy. To many children, he is Uncle Nicky, their friend and confidante. What makes the biggest difference in their lives? "Love and Discipline." |
Management Committee and Staff wish all our friends and families a peaceful 2012, good health and everything you wish for yourselves.  Music afternoon in the Frailcare with Pierre and his magic keyboards.  Resident barman, Graham Vos, serving gluhwein in the Cock 'n Bull at Happy Hour during the cold winter of 2011.  Frailcare hosts a birthday celebration and many Village folk share in the occasion. Browse the rest of our site to find out more about retiring within a caring community in the heart of the beautiful Garden Route Before moving on, please take a moment to look at our lovely gardens in our Picture Gallery. |
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