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ESTATE NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM THE FINANCE MANAGER

o here we are: the shops are packed • The extension of our very popular driving • The next playpark in line for an upgrade is
with Christmas goodies, Christmas range to accommodate more players. the one situated at Sawgrass.
Scarols are being played in the malls • If you plan to stay at home during the
and school pupils are in the midst of writing GOOD NEIGHBOURLINESS December holidays, why not make use
their final exams. Some people are already With the festive season approaching and of the many facilities we have on offer,
taking it easy and getting into the festive lockdown regulations having been eased, such as taking a game drive, playing a
mood, while others are running up and please keep the points mentioned below in game of squash, booking a round of golf
down to get things done and tick off the to- mind when entertaining at your residence: or perhaps just sitting back and relaxing
do list before taking a well-deserved break. • Members and their employees or visitors while enjoying a meal or a drink at our on-
must not conduct any activities which site restaurant, Café 41.
The end of the year is also a time to reflect cause any disturbance or nuisance to • Our next edition will appear in
on the year that’s almost over. I am happy fellow Members. February 2022.
to say that it has been a busier year for • From 23:00 the activities should not be
Silver Lakes compared to 2020, the so-called audible from outside the boundary of Lastly, on behalf of the Association, I wish
“COVID-19 year”. the Unit. our residents and staff a blessed, joyous and
• If you plan some DIY maintenance peaceful festive season, whether it is spent
Some highlights, to name a few, include: activities during December, please adhere on your own or with friends and family.
• The return of golf days – it is awesome to the following: If you plan to travel, please do so safely
to see the Clubhouse area buzzing with and come back rejuvenated for what I hope
activity and the course being utilised to Electric power tools, lawnmowers, grass will be an eventful, productive and COVID-
capacity. trimmers, outdoor power equipment and 19-free 2022!
• Our golf manager, Mr Brendon van the like used for private maintenance
Nieuwenhuizen, won the award for purposes will be allowed only between the For any queries on estate matters, please do
Best Club professional, Gauteng North following hours: not hesitate to contact Leandré Mervis at
region – 2019 and 2020. Congratulations, Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 18:00 info@silverlakes.co.za
Brendon, we are very proud of you! Saturday - 08:00 to 13:00
• Still on the subject of awards, Silver Lakes Sunday and public holidays - 09:00 to 12:00
won the following two categories in the
Best of Pretoria Awards: SNIPPETS
- Best golf course in Pretoria • Our pet vaccination/de-worming/
- Best retirement village in Pretoria microchipping drive, held on 8 and
• We hosted our first virtual AGM and CGM 9 November, was a huge success.
successfully. Approximately 100 pets came to visit us
• The conclusion of the Silver Lakes at the Parkview room over those two Best regards
perimeter project along the N4. days. Thank you very much for your Danélle Smuts-Steenkamp
• The upgrade to the playpark at the participation. We will most definitely Finance Manager
Clubhouse. repeat this initiative next year. Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

HOA OFFICE EMERGENCY NUMBERS SECURITY
Office hours: Monday to Friday Security Control Room (24 hours) Security Control Room (24 hours) 012 809 0424/5
08:00 until 16:30 012 809 0424/5 Bidvest Protea Coin Security – from 18:00 to 06:00, weekdays
012 809 0142 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays 072 615 5862
info@silverlakes.co.za Boschkop Police 012 802 1087/4
Netcare 911 082 911 GOLF
Security access office: Fire Brigade 10111 Pro Shop 012 809 0430
Hours as above Power Failure 012 339 9111
Including first Saturday of every City of Tshwane Call Centre 012 358 9999 CLUBHOUSE
month from 08:00 until 11:00 Clubhouse 012 809 0281
Water leaks: waterleaks@tshwane.gov.za Café 41 012 809 1571
Street lights: streetlights@tshwane.gov.za Takeaways 012 809 0431 / 012 809 1484

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