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Exercising Sistahood #2
Corefit Centre, Regent Street, Seapoint
The Sistahood
27 Aug 2016 to 10 Dec 2016
DEC
10
2016
to
AUG
27
2016
We are happy to announce that last years successful Circle "Exercising Sistahood" is going into it's second round - as our fabulous No1 Fitness Instructor has returned: welcome back to Sisanda FunDaytion, Robyn Borowski!
From 27th August until the end of this year, Robyn will once again offer fitness, health and beauty sessions to "The Sistahood" Club from Imizamo Yethu.
We will report back 'as it happens', so stay tuned as we build this wo
Circles Archive
Yin Yang Yoga
SA Kinderhuis
SA Kinderhuis
03 Sep 2016 to 03 Sep 2016
SEP
03
2016
to
SEP
03
2016
Giving and receiving. Active versus passive. Mental Health and ... physical health. Yin and Yang - and YOGA!
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
1 ON 1 with the Edubox!
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
25 Apr 2016 to 29 Aug 2016
AUG
29
2016
to
APR
25
2016
It's easy to fall behind at school - especially if your life-circumstances are challenging. Frances Cronje and Amanda Loudon, two lovely, warm-hearted...
Butterfly Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
12 Apr 2016 to 21 Jun 2016
JUN
21
2016
to
APR
12
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is teaming up with a volunteer from the "Butterfly Art Project" (see also: http://www.butterflyartproject.org/). In a nutshell: But...
Public Speaking Circle
Lawrence House
Lawrence House
09 Apr 2016 to 13 Aug 2016
AUG
13
2016
to
APR
09
2016
Nathan Phillander, a 3rd Year Medicine (and 1st year Psychology) student at UCT has an interesting skill to share: Public Speaking! Nathan says that b...
Laduma Circle
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
19 Mar 2016 to 23 Apr 2016
APR
23
2016
to
MAR
19
2016
LADUMA is !Xhosa and translates into - GAMES.
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
The Activity Leader Circle
Claremont Congregational Church and O'Brien's Recruitment
Community
09 Jan 2016 to 23 Jan 2016
JAN
23
2016
to
JAN
09
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is all about recreational events at which inspiration, education, skills and above all 'love' is being shared! In order for these ...
Play it forward #4
Lourier Primary
Lourier Primary
20 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015
NOV
24
2015
to
OCT
20
2015
For the first time in the Sisanda FunDaytion CIRCLE-History a volunteer has given her time for a full year! Julie "kicked off" her 4th round of "Play ...
Artists under construction
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
17 Oct 2015 to 12 Dec 2015
DEC
12
2015
to
OCT
17
2015
Thruworths is one of our most loyal funders. Not only do we receive generous monetary support from them, but their involved employees volunteer with u...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya Lethemba #2
Ikhaya Lethemba, Imizamo Yethu
Ikaya Lethemba
16 Oct 2015 to 20 Nov 2015
NOV
20
2015
to
OCT
16
2015
Round two for Robyn Borowski's amazing Circle in Imizamo Yethu!
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Exercising Sistahood
202 Main Road, Seapoint
Sistahood, Imizamo Yethu
28 Aug 2015 to 27 Nov 2015
NOV
27
2015
to
AUG
28
2015
Sometimes the DOMINO-effect of random information is just delightful to witness!
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
Play it forward #3
Lourier Primary School
18 Aug 2015 to 28 Sep 2015
SEP
28
2015
to
AUG
18
2015
Round 3 for Julie Frankenfeld's loved "Play it forward" Circle
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya le Themba
Imizamo Yethu
Imizamo Yethu
03 Jul 2015 to 25 Sep 2015
SEP
25
2015
to
JUL
03
2015
Our lovely volunteer Robyn Borowski is back - and with her comes the opportunity for up to 100 children from Ikhaya le Themba to get fit inside and ou...
Another One Song Circle - Ingoma Enye Esangqeni
Khayisa Church, Thambo Village
Izandla Zethemba & Khanyisa Youth
18 Jun 2015 to 13 Aug 2015
AUG
13
2015
to
JUN
18
2015
Last year our "One Song Circle" prepared a fundraising song which was showcased at the Kidd House Variety Concert at Bishops Diocesan College. We love...
I am cre8ive
Koeberg Primary
Koeberg Primary
28 Apr 2015 to 02 Jun 2015
JUN
02
2015
to
APR
28
2015
A little while ago we were told that non-privileged schools (have to) drop the subject "Art" before any other. Again on another occasion we heard that...
Play it forward # 2
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary School
21 Apr 2015 to 09 Jun 2015
JUN
09
2015
to
APR
21
2015
What a happy and incredible ROUND 2 of Julie's successful "Play it forward Circle!
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
Play it forward!
Lourier Primary School, Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
24 Feb 2015 to 24 Mar 2015
MAR
24
2015
to
FEB
24
2015
We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new Sisanda Circle and welcome Julie Frankenfeld to the Sisanda Family!
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
InstaTrain Beach Bootcamp Circle
Camps Bay Beach
Salesian Institute
07 Aug 2014 to 02 Oct 2014
OCT
02
2014
to
AUG
07
2014
Cape Town is beautiful - and our new Circle volunteer Lee Thompson has chosen one of the most breath-taking sites as the venue for this new Sisanda Ci...
Corefit Pilates Circle #4
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
04 Aug 2014 to 29 Sep 2014
SEP
29
2014
to
AUG
04
2014
Round 4 for Robyn and a new group of fitness-loving Salesian Girls!
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
The One Song Circle
Khanyisa Church
Izandla Zethemba
14 Jul 2014 to 28 Aug 2014
AUG
28
2014
to
JUL
14
2014
Nonkululeko “Nkulee” Gwele's connection to Sisanda FunDaytion has gone the full circle!
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
Improv! Circle
Lawrence House, 25 Regent Street, Woodstock
Lawrence House (Scalabrini Group)
16 May 2014 to 20 Jun 2014
JUN
20
2014
to
MAY
16
2014
"What a hoot the Improv! Circle is promising to be" is how we described our expectations before this Circle started. Now we would like to add 3 more ...
Corefit Pilates Circle #3
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
14 Apr 2014 to 23 Jun 2014
JUN
23
2014
to
APR
14
2014
Robyn Borowski's COREFIT PILATES CIRCLE continued into a successful round #3 - and what an amazing experience this has been!
The 10 girls from the ...
Drumming Circle
Salesian Institute
Salesian Institute
04 Mar 2014 to 26 May 2014
MAY
26
2014
to
MAR
04
2014
Mix 7 motivated pupils of the "School of Skills" from the Salesian Institute with a dedicated drummer from New York and you will get a stunning recipe...
Corefit Pilates Circle #2
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road Seapoint
Salesian Institute
10 Feb 2014 to 24 Mar 2014
MAR
24
2014
to
FEB
10
2014
Sisanda's Year of Circles has - indisputably - started on a strong leg! Robyn Borowski has entered her second round of the popular "Corefit Pilates C...
Corefit Pilates Circle - Session 4
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
20 Nov 2013 to 21 Nov 2013
NOV
21
2013
to
NOV
20
2013
We wish Robyn and her lovely group of Salesian Girls a fantastic and successful 4th and last session of the Corefit Pilates Circle this Wednesday, 20....
Corefit Pilates Circle
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
10:00 - 11:00
OCT
30
2013
The 2013 taster of Robyn Borowsky's "Corefit Pilates Circle" started on Wednesday, 30th October 2013.
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Are you ready? Circle #3
Practical School of Philosophy
Amy Biehl Foundation
11:00 - 13:00
AUG
03
2013
Suzanne is back for an extended version of "Are you ready"? More learning, more laughing, more communication ..
For more information on this valuabl...
Dance with Human Rights
Khanyisa Church and Claremont Congregational Church
Izandla Zethemba
13:50 - 16:50
JUL
04
2013
How better to end the first year of your new program "Sisanda Circles" than with the volunteer who started the program off in 2012!
We welcomed Zaki...
Do the right thing! Circle
Leliebloem House
Leliebloem House
12:45 - 15:45
JUN
05
2013
Wendy and Hannah McGregor are a Canadian mother&daughter Team who spent two weeks of their holiday volunteering in Cape Town. Wendy is an expert on “B...
Are you ready? Circle #2
Practical School of Philosophy
Emasithandane Home AND Leliebloem Home
12:30 - 15:30
MAY
18
2013
Since "Are you ready #1" was a real success and fulfilled an important need amongst the Youth, Suzanne von Klemperer decided to repeat her Circle - th...
Presentation Circle
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House
12:15 - 15:15
MAY
04
2013
Having noticed a need for presentation skills during the "Are you ready" Circle, Suzanne decided to offer a short, but intensive Circle focusing on th...
Are you ready? Circle #1
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House and St Georges Home for Girls
12:00 - 15:00
MAR
09
2013
Suzanne von Klemperer is a very involved volunteer “in her best years” as many would refer to those who left the working world behind them to enjoy li...
Ukufunda Circle
Ncedolwethu Educare Center
Mfuleni Community
11:50 - 14:50
FEB
27
2013
Ukufunda - "reading" in Xhosa - is the entrance into a world of exciting stories and interesting, valuable information. Once a week our lovely volunte...
Hiking with Lauren
Hiking trails all over Cape Town
St Georges Home for Girls
11:35 - 14:35
NOV
25
2012
Lauren Kaminskas has come from America and fell in love with our country. A few years back she successfully opened her own Hiking business “Mother Cit...
Rockstar Artwork Circle
Nazareth House
Nazareth House
11:15 - 14:15
NOV
07
2012
Lisa Othmer is our second Intern from overseas to start her own project through the Sisanda Circles. Inbetween finishing her matric and starting to st...
Zwelitsha Circle
Vrygrond Library
Vrygrond Community
11:35 - 14:35
OCT
03
2012
Zunaid Moola, an internationally educated South African with great experience of teaching others about the tapestry of our colourful country, was the ...
Dance with Zakiya
22 Dorothy Zihlangu St, Tambo Village
Izandla Zethemba
10:45 - 13:45
JUL
04
2012
Kickstarting our new Sisanda Circle programme, Zakiya Atkinson set the perfect precedent. Being a professional Dancer from America, she taught 20 Yout...
Exercising Sistahood #2
Corefit Centre, Regent Street, Seapoint
The Sistahood
27 Aug 2016 to 10 Dec 2016
DEC
10
2016
to
AUG
27
2016
We are happy to announce that last years successful Circle "Exercising Sistahood" is going into it's second round - as our fabulous No1 Fitness Instructor has returned: welcome back to Sisanda FunDaytion, Robyn Borowski!
From 27th August until the end of this year, Robyn will once again offer fitness, health and beauty sessions to "The Sistahood" Club from Imizamo Yethu.
We will report back 'as it happens', so stay tuned as we build this wo
From 27th August until the end of this year, Robyn will once again offer fitness, health and beauty sessions to "The Sistahood" Club from Imizamo Yethu.
We will report back 'as it happens', so stay tuned as we build this wo
Yin Yang Yoga
SA Kinderhuis
SA Kinderhuis
03 Sep 2016 to 03 Sep 2016
SEP
03
2016
to
SEP
03
2016
Giving and receiving. Active versus passive. Mental Health and ... physical health. Yin and Yang - and YOGA!
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
1 ON 1 with the Edubox!
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
25 Apr 2016 to 29 Aug 2016
AUG
29
2016
to
APR
25
2016
It's easy to fall behind at school - especially if your life-circumstances are challenging. Frances Cronje and Amanda Loudon, two lovely, warm-hearted...
Butterfly Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
12 Apr 2016 to 21 Jun 2016
JUN
21
2016
to
APR
12
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is teaming up with a volunteer from the "Butterfly Art Project" (see also: http://www.butterflyartproject.org/). In a nutshell: But...
Public Speaking Circle
Lawrence House
Lawrence House
09 Apr 2016 to 13 Aug 2016
AUG
13
2016
to
APR
09
2016
Nathan Phillander, a 3rd Year Medicine (and 1st year Psychology) student at UCT has an interesting skill to share: Public Speaking! Nathan says that b...
Laduma Circle
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
19 Mar 2016 to 23 Apr 2016
APR
23
2016
to
MAR
19
2016
LADUMA is !Xhosa and translates into - GAMES.
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
The Activity Leader Circle
Claremont Congregational Church and O'Brien's Recruitment
Community
09 Jan 2016 to 23 Jan 2016
JAN
23
2016
to
JAN
09
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is all about recreational events at which inspiration, education, skills and above all 'love' is being shared! In order for these ...
Play it forward #4
Lourier Primary
Lourier Primary
20 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015
NOV
24
2015
to
OCT
20
2015
For the first time in the Sisanda FunDaytion CIRCLE-History a volunteer has given her time for a full year! Julie "kicked off" her 4th round of "Play ...
Artists under construction
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
17 Oct 2015 to 12 Dec 2015
DEC
12
2015
to
OCT
17
2015
Thruworths is one of our most loyal funders. Not only do we receive generous monetary support from them, but their involved employees volunteer with u...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya Lethemba #2
Ikhaya Lethemba, Imizamo Yethu
Ikaya Lethemba
16 Oct 2015 to 20 Nov 2015
NOV
20
2015
to
OCT
16
2015
Round two for Robyn Borowski's amazing Circle in Imizamo Yethu!
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Exercising Sistahood
202 Main Road, Seapoint
Sistahood, Imizamo Yethu
28 Aug 2015 to 27 Nov 2015
NOV
27
2015
to
AUG
28
2015
Sometimes the DOMINO-effect of random information is just delightful to witness!
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
Play it forward #3
Lourier Primary School
18 Aug 2015 to 28 Sep 2015
SEP
28
2015
to
AUG
18
2015
Round 3 for Julie Frankenfeld's loved "Play it forward" Circle
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya le Themba
Imizamo Yethu
Imizamo Yethu
03 Jul 2015 to 25 Sep 2015
SEP
25
2015
to
JUL
03
2015
Our lovely volunteer Robyn Borowski is back - and with her comes the opportunity for up to 100 children from Ikhaya le Themba to get fit inside and ou...
Another One Song Circle - Ingoma Enye Esangqeni
Khayisa Church, Thambo Village
Izandla Zethemba & Khanyisa Youth
18 Jun 2015 to 13 Aug 2015
AUG
13
2015
to
JUN
18
2015
Last year our "One Song Circle" prepared a fundraising song which was showcased at the Kidd House Variety Concert at Bishops Diocesan College. We love...
I am cre8ive
Koeberg Primary
Koeberg Primary
28 Apr 2015 to 02 Jun 2015
JUN
02
2015
to
APR
28
2015
A little while ago we were told that non-privileged schools (have to) drop the subject "Art" before any other. Again on another occasion we heard that...
Play it forward # 2
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary School
21 Apr 2015 to 09 Jun 2015
JUN
09
2015
to
APR
21
2015
What a happy and incredible ROUND 2 of Julie's successful "Play it forward Circle!
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
Play it forward!
Lourier Primary School, Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
24 Feb 2015 to 24 Mar 2015
MAR
24
2015
to
FEB
24
2015
We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new Sisanda Circle and welcome Julie Frankenfeld to the Sisanda Family!
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
InstaTrain Beach Bootcamp Circle
Camps Bay Beach
Salesian Institute
07 Aug 2014 to 02 Oct 2014
OCT
02
2014
to
AUG
07
2014
Cape Town is beautiful - and our new Circle volunteer Lee Thompson has chosen one of the most breath-taking sites as the venue for this new Sisanda Ci...
Corefit Pilates Circle #4
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
04 Aug 2014 to 29 Sep 2014
SEP
29
2014
to
AUG
04
2014
Round 4 for Robyn and a new group of fitness-loving Salesian Girls!
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
The One Song Circle
Khanyisa Church
Izandla Zethemba
14 Jul 2014 to 28 Aug 2014
AUG
28
2014
to
JUL
14
2014
Nonkululeko “Nkulee” Gwele's connection to Sisanda FunDaytion has gone the full circle!
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
Improv! Circle
Lawrence House, 25 Regent Street, Woodstock
Lawrence House (Scalabrini Group)
16 May 2014 to 20 Jun 2014
JUN
20
2014
to
MAY
16
2014
"What a hoot the Improv! Circle is promising to be" is how we described our expectations before this Circle started. Now we would like to add 3 more ...
Corefit Pilates Circle #3
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
14 Apr 2014 to 23 Jun 2014
JUN
23
2014
to
APR
14
2014
Robyn Borowski's COREFIT PILATES CIRCLE continued into a successful round #3 - and what an amazing experience this has been!
The 10 girls from the ...
The 10 girls from the ...
Drumming Circle
Salesian Institute
Salesian Institute
04 Mar 2014 to 26 May 2014
MAY
26
2014
to
MAR
04
2014
Mix 7 motivated pupils of the "School of Skills" from the Salesian Institute with a dedicated drummer from New York and you will get a stunning recipe...
Corefit Pilates Circle #2
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road Seapoint
Salesian Institute
10 Feb 2014 to 24 Mar 2014
MAR
24
2014
to
FEB
10
2014
Sisanda's Year of Circles has - indisputably - started on a strong leg! Robyn Borowski has entered her second round of the popular "Corefit Pilates C...
Corefit Pilates Circle - Session 4
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
20 Nov 2013 to 21 Nov 2013
NOV
21
2013
to
NOV
20
2013
We wish Robyn and her lovely group of Salesian Girls a fantastic and successful 4th and last session of the Corefit Pilates Circle this Wednesday, 20....
Corefit Pilates Circle
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
10:00 - 11:00
OCT
30
2013
The 2013 taster of Robyn Borowsky's "Corefit Pilates Circle" started on Wednesday, 30th October 2013.
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Are you ready? Circle #3
Practical School of Philosophy
Amy Biehl Foundation
11:00 - 13:00
AUG
03
2013
Suzanne is back for an extended version of "Are you ready"? More learning, more laughing, more communication ..
For more information on this valuabl...
For more information on this valuabl...
Dance with Human Rights
Khanyisa Church and Claremont Congregational Church
Izandla Zethemba
13:50 - 16:50
JUL
04
2013
How better to end the first year of your new program "Sisanda Circles" than with the volunteer who started the program off in 2012!
We welcomed Zaki...
We welcomed Zaki...
Do the right thing! Circle
Leliebloem House
Leliebloem House
12:45 - 15:45
JUN
05
2013
Wendy and Hannah McGregor are a Canadian mother&daughter Team who spent two weeks of their holiday volunteering in Cape Town. Wendy is an expert on “B...
Are you ready? Circle #2
Practical School of Philosophy
Emasithandane Home AND Leliebloem Home
12:30 - 15:30
MAY
18
2013
Since "Are you ready #1" was a real success and fulfilled an important need amongst the Youth, Suzanne von Klemperer decided to repeat her Circle - th...
Presentation Circle
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House
12:15 - 15:15
MAY
04
2013
Having noticed a need for presentation skills during the "Are you ready" Circle, Suzanne decided to offer a short, but intensive Circle focusing on th...
Are you ready? Circle #1
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House and St Georges Home for Girls
12:00 - 15:00
MAR
09
2013
Suzanne von Klemperer is a very involved volunteer “in her best years” as many would refer to those who left the working world behind them to enjoy li...
Ukufunda Circle
Ncedolwethu Educare Center
Mfuleni Community
11:50 - 14:50
FEB
27
2013
Ukufunda - "reading" in Xhosa - is the entrance into a world of exciting stories and interesting, valuable information. Once a week our lovely volunte...
Hiking with Lauren
Hiking trails all over Cape Town
St Georges Home for Girls
11:35 - 14:35
NOV
25
2012
Lauren Kaminskas has come from America and fell in love with our country. A few years back she successfully opened her own Hiking business “Mother Cit...
Rockstar Artwork Circle
Nazareth House
Nazareth House
11:15 - 14:15
NOV
07
2012
Lisa Othmer is our second Intern from overseas to start her own project through the Sisanda Circles. Inbetween finishing her matric and starting to st...
Zwelitsha Circle
Vrygrond Library
Vrygrond Community
11:35 - 14:35
OCT
03
2012
Zunaid Moola, an internationally educated South African with great experience of teaching others about the tapestry of our colourful country, was the ...
Dance with Zakiya
22 Dorothy Zihlangu St, Tambo Village
Izandla Zethemba
10:45 - 13:45
JUL
04
2012
Kickstarting our new Sisanda Circle programme, Zakiya Atkinson set the perfect precedent. Being a professional Dancer from America, she taught 20 Yout...