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We are now the proud owners of a Tovertafel. It is a ‘magic table’ from Europe for which we have been fundraising during the pandemic. Coming up with 15,000 Dollars during times of uncertainty, and with no options of running any public fundraising events, was a great challenge. Together, we have overcome it.

The fancy projector is now in daily use and quickly has become an important part of our daily activities calendar. Originally, we thought that the magic table had been exclusively designed for people with dementia but as we have soon discovered, many other residents also enjoy playing games on it. Even our physios are using the projector now for some of their exercises.

“I just can’t work out how it works but it is so fascinating!” Resident Janet

Whether you hit a mole on the head, chase butterflies around, work on a puzzle of Dutch masterpieces, or do a treasure hunt on a virtual beach, there is a game for everyone, no matter what the background or ability. Not a day goes by without our new ‘magic room’ lighting up, not only from the powerful bulb but also from the many smiles around the table.

Martin Luther Homes would like to thank everyone who has donated to this worthy cause. We would also like to thank the team at Leef in Australia and our friends in the Netherlands who invented the Tovertafel and supported us with our fundraiser.

To my Companion Residents – For our nurses, carers, lifestyle team, cleaners and volunteers!

“I do a lot of ‘contemplating’ while hanging around and letting my braincells roam. I was, nearly always, aware of how good our Martin Luther Homes is. Not perfect, but there would be no “dot on the I” if it were. What makes it so, the buildings, the gardens? Yes, but there is also another reason. It is our staff, especially since Covid-19 struck, and I have spoken with quite a few of them. It astounded me what I heard. We whinge because we are not allowed to march through the building! These “girls” and “boys” have had it twice as bad. They are supposed to work, especially now, hard all day, evening or night, then go home, shower, change clothes and stay there. No shopping, no cuppa just down the street. No meeting with friends, and some of them haven’t seen their own kids since May this year. Who is really locked down? Ladies and Gentlemen, girls and boys, I wish there were bigger words to say what we feel: But from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for all you do! Thank you for your patience, thank you for your “Hi – How are you?”, above all, thank you for your smiles, and one thing more: Thank you for being REAL PERSONS who look after us; REAL PEOPLE!” The Ghost Writer (i.e. our beloved resident Wolfgang)