Kosmos Retirement Village in Standerton celebrates 70 years of community care
This complex for the elderly was established on September 24, 1956,
Kosmos Retirement Village will celebrate its 70th anniversary with four days of festivities from September 23 to 26, marking seven decades of providing accommodation and care for senior residents in the Standerton community.
Established on September 24, 1956, by the community for the community, Kosmos has grown into a retirement village offering a full range of living options, from independent accommodation to frail care.
The village includes townhouses, apartments, bachelor units, annex rooms, assisted-care units and a fully staffed 24-hour Care Centre.
The anniversary celebrations will be held under the theme, “Honouring the Past, Providing for the Future,” and aim not only to celebrate the milestone, but also to recognise the people who helped build the retirement village, thank the broader Standerton community for its continued support, and raise funds for the future.
The programme begins on Wednesday, September 23, with a birthday cake celebration for residents and staff.
A walk and fun run will take place on Thursday, September 24, starting at 07:00 from Laerskool Standerton’s Haas Das Kindergarten.
Participants can choose between a 1km route for R20 or a 4.9km route for R30.
The event is open to walkers and runners alike and suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
For more information or enquiries, contact Heidi van der Merwe of the Standerton Marathon Club on 072 391 0788.
The main festivities will take place on Thursday, September 24, at the Laerskool Standerton sports grounds.
Gates open at 09:00 and visitors can enjoy:
• Food stalls and vendors operating throughout the day.
• Tug-of-war competition from 10:30 to 12:00.
• Bingo hosted by MC Daniel Hoffmann at 13:00.
• Live performances by Ruaan Tenant at 15:30, Daniel Hoffmann at 16:45, the Saxby Twins at 18:00 and popular South African artist Jo Black at 20:00.
A formal anniversary dinner will be hosted at Erdzak on Friday, September 25, followed by a Golf Day at Standerton Golf Club on Saturday, September 26.
Organisers have invited the community to join the celebrations and help commemorate 70 years of compassion, care and service at one of Standerton’s longest-standing retirement villages.
