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Looking for your next spot to take the grandchildren? The Durban Botanic Gardens offers offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxed family picnic. While the grandkids enjoy the big open playground, you get to explore one of the world’s rarest cycad collections.

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Stiff joints, reduced flexibility and arthritis could prevent you from moving and playing like you once did. However, it doesn't mean you have to stop playing altogether. Here are some safe sports to consider including in your daily life:

🏊‍♀️ Swimming - this is one of the most recommended workouts for all stages of life. It’s easy on the joints, yet still gives a great full-body exercise.
⛳ Golfing - If you walk all 18 holes, you put in about 8kms. Golf is a moderate form of exercise with a range of health benefits, both physical and mental.
🎾 Tennis - Both an aerobic and an anaerobic exercise, tennis builds leg strength and improves coordination, agility and balance. Tennis remains good for your heart, coordination, balance and flexibility.

Movement is good for your body, and gives you the opportunity to express your competitive nature!

Rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, KwaZulu-Natal has so much for residents and visitors to explore. Step into Zulu heritage with some of today’s traditional Zulu dishes. Whether it’s phutu (mielie meal), uJeqe (steamed bread), amaDombolo (dumplings cooked in a stew) or imFino (wild spinach), Zulu cuisine offers something for carnivores and veggie lovers alike.

As a melting pot of cultures, many British favourites can also be seen on the menus of South African restaurants. Our breakfast dishes like eggs, fried mushrooms, tomato, baked beans and toast, come from British influence.

Outside of the sub-continent of India, Durban has the largest diaspora of Indian people in the world. Our Durban curry has some of its own quirks and creations which include banana with milk (served as a side with curry) and Bunny Chow.

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KwaZulu-Natal has become a popular semigration destination for retirees. According to a recent BusinessTech report, the three most popular destinations for those relocating from within KZN are Hilton, Howick and Salt Rock, while the three most popular locations for those moving from Gauteng to KZN are Margate, Port Shepstone and Ballito.

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Now open! Your brand new central shopping destination, Marine Walk Sibaya! With close proximity to Capri Village, you'll have easy access to shops like Woolworths, Dischem and Superspar for those family lunches.

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Happy Diwali from RetireKZN. May this Diwali be a blessed and memorable one full of lights and lots of smiles. 💛

Having a strong body helps you avoid injuries, falls, and pain. The triceps particularly, work hard every time you do any kind of pushing movement.

Try some of these exercises to keep both arms strong and balanced:

- Sit or stand, holding a medicine ball or a weight in both hands.
- Take the weight straight up overhead, with your arms straight and next to the ears.
- Slowly bend your elbows, taking the weight back behind the head until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle.
- Squeeze the arms to pull the weight back to start without locking the elbows.
- Do 12 reps, keeping the back straight and the abs in.

Stay tuned for more easy exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine! 💪

Today is a day for us to celebrate the different cultures within South Africa together. Happy Heritage Day! 💙

Are you considering moving to a lifestyle estate for your retirement? Here are some of the security features you should be looking for, to ensure your peace of mind:

📹 Secure perimeter fence
📹 Cameras
📹 24-hour security patrols
📹 Reliable security service with quick reaction times
📹 Panic buttons that can be installed or used as a mobile device

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The 95th Comrades Marathon is currently in progress! Let’s take a moment to pay tribute to the race’s oldest finisher, local legend Wally Hayward. During his 60-year running career, he won the Comrades five times (including on his first attempt), represented South Africa at the Olympics, and broke multiple long-distance running records. He ran his final Comrades Marathon at the age of 80 in 1989, and to this day remains the oldest finisher in the history of the race.

Good luck to all the runners today!

“A woman is the full circle, within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild

To all the daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grannies, and girlfriends, Happy Women’s Day from RetireKZN.

"Grandparents are special people
with wisdom and pride.
They are always offering love and kindness
and are always there to guide.
They often make you feel so confident
and strong.

Their arms are always open
no matter what you did wrong.
They try to help out in every way
that they can.

They love all their grandchildren the same
whether you're a child, woman or man.
They are always there to listen
and to lend a helping hand.
They show you respect
and they try to understand.
They give their love, devotion and so much more,
that's easy to see.

Grandparents, what perfect examples
of the kind of person that we should be."
- Stacy Smith

Happy Mandela Day!

Today is a day where we celebrate Nelson Mandela's birthday, honouring his legacy by dedicating 67 minutes of our time - one for every year of Mandela's service. It's an easy way to give back to the community around you and make a small but meaningful contribution to global humanitarianism.

A delicious soup is perfect for these chilly winter days, but sometimes we need something more. A cup of soup with our favourite side dish can be the ultimate comfort food.

A cheesy, toasted garlic bread is one of our favourite side dish pairings. Snow peas stir-fried adds a tasty vegetable addition to soup. As well as a warm spinach salad, is the ideal light and healthy side dish to accompany hearty soups. Nothing beats a gooey, mouth - watering grilled cheese sandwich which is a must have side dish.

Tell us about your favourite side dishes to serve with your soup!

Even if a warm bowl of soup is ideal on these chilly winter days, there are occasions when we want more. Your favourite side dish and a cup of soup can be the best comfort food. A cheesy, toasted garlic bread paired with tomato soup or a warm spinach salad also makes a delicious light side dish for hearty soups, but there is no better side dish than a goopy, mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwich.

Share with us some of your favourite side dishes for soup!

Our daily activities induce our shoulders to curve towards the front of our bodies. Shoulder rolls will help improve your shoulder mobility.

Stand tall. Raise your arms in front of you to shoulder level, palms facing each other. Raise your arms higher with each repetition as your shoulders allow. Look up to the ceiling as your hands drift high to give movement to your neck. Repeat.

Why retire in KZN? With KZN’s coastlines, climate, and close-knit community, this region offers an ideal retirement environment. Top Retirements, a website that investigates retirement communities around the world, claims that “it is estimated that over 200,000 UK citizens have retired in South Africa, drawn for the climate, scenery, proximity to game parks, and outdoor recreation.”

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The highly anticipated film, Elvis has just been released! Elvis is a biographical musical film directed by Baz Luhrmann, best known for his work on Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. The film follows Elvis Presley from his youth in Tennessee to his legendary career as the King of Rock 'n Roll.

In celebration of the new Elvis film here is a little Elvis throwback:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3iuXGbh9vI

Share your fondest memory of listening to The King of Rock in the comments.

Feeling chilly this winter? Here are some fun ways to keep yourself warm.

Give your old sweaters a new lease on life! Instead of tossing out old cable knit, up-cycle it to make charming leg warmers and hand warmers.

Warm your pyjamas by wrapping them over a hot water bottle 30 minutes before going to bed. That way, when you put them on, they will be nice and toasty for a cosy night's sleep!

Create your own homemade heating pads. Do you have extra socks lying around in your drawer? Fill it with uncooked rice, close the opening with a ribbon, and microwave it for 2 -3 minutes and you have a heating pad! If you want to go all out, add some lavender to the rice.

Looking to improve your coordination and balance? These co-ordination exercises can be a little tricky at first, but when performing different actions with both sides of your body, you get better results.

Heel Lifts with Arm Lifts:

1. Stand tall. Lift your heels slowly and roll up on the balls of your feet. Begin with a slight lift and gently increase the height of your heels. Return your heels to the floor slowly.

2. Combine heel lifts and side arm lifts, lifting arms to shoulder level and rotating palms towards the ceiling as you lift the heels. As your heels return to the floor, slowly lower your arms to your sides.

3. Switch to front arm lifts. Raise your heels and arms to about shoulder level, palms facing each other. Lower your heels and bring your arms back to your sides, palms facing your body.

Got it? Now repeat this set over again.

"To be the father of a nation is a great honour, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy." - Nelson Mandela

Happy Fathers day from RetireKZN! ❤️

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Exercise is one of the main essential parts of a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life, and as we age, our requirements are continuously changing, making the exercises you were once accustomed to not so well-suited to older adults.

Chair yoga is an accessible low-impact form of yoga that provides less stress on muscles, joints, and improves mobility, balance and flexibility.

Examples of chair yoga exercises include
✔ Overhead stretch
✔ Seated cow stretch
✔ Seated cat stretch
✔ Seated mountain pose
✔ Seated twist

Stay tuned for more easy exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine!

One of the many reasons people love living in KwaZulu-Natal is for the diverse landscape. From picturesque mountain ranges to the golden beaches, which do you prefer?

Sunshine, easy access to the beach, fishing all year-round – these are just some of what you can expect when living in a coastal residential estate. However, access to farm fresh produce, birdlife and picturesque mountains is part of the serenity of living in the countryside.

Let us know in the comments below where your ideal retirement destination is.

Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you and your family peace, prosperity, and happiness. 💓

Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the disastrous floods in KZN over the past few weeks. Many communities suffered great losses and are still trying to recover. RetireKZN would especially like to commend the local heroes who came to the rescue, paying tribute to the many small acts of kindness that collectively made such a huge impact.

"The great gift of Easter is hope" - Basil C. Hume
Have a blessed Easter from RetireKZN! 💙

Your age shouldn't stop you from spending time in the wilderness. We all need to get outdoors once in a while and engage in an activity that isn't too hard on our bodies.

Try some of these tips that can be easily used on your next hike:

✔ Bring essential gear - be sure to pack things like weather-ready clothing, water bottle, food, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.
✔ Dress appropriately - always choose something durable, breathable, and light; KZN weather can often change so make sure to pack an extra jacket or jersey.
✔ Take plenty of breaks - hiking is not a race, so ensure that you hike at your own pace. Your body will need time to recover so sit down from time to time and enjoy the scenery.

Make every moment count!

Living in KZN, you'll be able to foster a social environment and become a part of a close-knit community with a large number of people to ensure that you are never lonely.

Engaging in community clubs like Birdlife eThekwini KZN, you’ll always have an excuse to interact with members. With over 650 species that have been recorded in the small province of KZN alone, you'll have endless opportunities to walk outdoors and embrace the coastal birdlife. Grab binoculars, a field guide, and connect with other birders!

As a top destination for retirement, KZN offers a laidback coastal setting that will ensure that you never run out of things to do.