Fun fête held at Thembalami Care Centre
Everyone’s hard work paid off as the tables were laden with hand-painted bags, earrings, armbands, tablecloths, knitted and crocheted
Beautiful hand-made items and yummy baked treats were sold with pride by the residents of Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) at the sunshine-filled fête
Care centre manager Esme van der Walt said staging the fête was the residents’ idea.
It was held on October 28
Deputy manager Elize Raath added that Thembalami’s occupational therapy department buzzed with activity over the past months as the residents prepared the items they planned to exhibit.
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Everyone’s hard work paid off as the tables were laden with hand-painted bags, earrings, armbands, tablecloths, knitted and crocheted
beanies, bedsocks and baby blankets.
“MODA residents’ table was stocked with home-baked biscuits, fudge and the most beautiful and colourful crocheted Christmas trees,” says Elize.
“The staff manned the food, clothing and white elephant stalls.”
Elize said several stalls from outside of the centre contributed to a festive occasion.
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“Thank you to our family members and friends who brought and baked cakes, the staff for their hard work, the residents’ loved ones for their support and a special thanks to the members of the public who supported us,” she said.
