Page 4 - Silverlakes December 2021

CONTENTS

ESTATE NEWS Cover photo by Douw Vermaak
Message from the Finance Manager 4
What it takes to secure Silver Lakes 8 LIFESTYLE
News from the Angling Club 10 Property Talk 27
Rules for using the Golf Course 12 Photographing birds in flight 28
Silver Lakes wins at the Best of Pretoria Awards 14 Restaurant competition 31
Festive Season Operations 17 Festive season gammon recipes 34
The Christmas Market 18 Book reviews 37
Quiz Night at Fairways 21
Recycling in the Estate 24 TODAY’S CHILD
Dr Ilse Ruane – Let’s get on with living 32
GARDENING
The importance of mature trees 23 CLASSIFIEDS 39

SILVER LAKES CONTRIBUTORS EIA PUBLISHING OFFICE Tel: 011 327 4062 - www.eiapublishing.co.za
27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes HOA Daleen du Plessis PUBLISHER Nico Maritz - nico@eiapublishing.co.za
Silver Lakes, Silver Lakes Directors Debbie Viljoen GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adele Gouws - adele@dezignhq.co.za
0081 Danélle Smuts-Steenkamp Nigel Lawler SALES MANAGER Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 - martin@eiapublishing.co.za
PO Box 11106, Hennie du Plessis Albert Roos ADVERTISING SALES Justin Surendorff - 082 815 0593 - justins@nowmedia.co.za,
Silver Lakes, Brendon van Nieuwenhuizen Marlie Le Roux Gerdie Murphy - 082 556 9863 - gerdie@eiapublishing.co.za
0054 Nienke Moolman Elize Malan EDITOR Nicole Hermanson - nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za
Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Andre Botha Dr Ilse Ruane PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Chris Grant - chrisg@nowmedia.co.za
Note from the Editor

ow is the time for hello and goodbye In the interests of maintenance and safety, This last issue of Intra Muros 2021 has something
as, on the one hand, we usher in the we thought it prudent to remind residents for everyone, from yummy Christmas recipes and
Nfestive season with its celebrations of the rules for using the golf course – and interesting book reviews to practical photography
and family gatherings, and on the other, to note the exciting redesign of the 17 and recycling tips. Enjoy!
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we prepare to leave 2021 to the annals of hole, scheduled to start in January.
history. The COVID-19 lockdowns have been My thanks go out to all those who’ve contributed
tough, but at least now we’re better prepared The natural environment that thrives at to the magazine this year. I wish all our readers
to deal with the virus, thanks to ongoing Silver Lakes never ceases to impress, and a blessed, peaceful Christmas and a Happy New
research and the availability of vaccines. in this issue we look at the value of our Year. Have a relaxing holiday with your loved ones
mature trees and how to take care of them. and may 2022 bring you health, happiness and all
We’re ending the year on a high note, with Are you making any New Year’s resolutions? good things.
Silver Lakes being declared a worthy winner Before you do so, read psychologist Dr Ilse
in two categories of the Best of Pretoria Ruane’s article on how to live a fulfilling, Until next year, take care.
Awards. It’s a reflection of all those involved in productive life. It’s full of sound advice and
ensuring that our beautiful estate maintains I love how she tells us to “always practise Nicole Hermanson
its high standards of service excellence. the pause”. Editor
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