WATCH: Crown Gardens sips, sings and celebrates
Lois du Plessis leads heartfelt tribute as elders enjoy a day of music, pampering, and support from key stakeholders
Senior citizens at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre enjoyed International Tea Day with stakeholders, including the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), the private sector, higher education institutions, SAPS and locals on May 21.
They were treated like kings and queens, with waiters on call. The day’s presentation included many items.
Speaker after speaker talked about ageing gracefully, empowerment in your later years, and watching out for scams.
Activities for the day included health checks, legal advice, podiatry, chiropractic, social services, massages, fun games and entertainment.
@southern.courierSinger Lois du Plessis entertains the senior citizens. Senior citizens at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre enjoyed International Tea Day with stakeholders, including the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), the private sector, higher education institutions, SAPS and locals on May 21. They were treated like kings and queens, with waiters on call. The day’s presentation included many items.♬ original sound – Southern Courier
Welcoming the guests and outlining the purpose of the day, Carmen Winnaar from the CoJ said International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21, according to the United Nations. They adopted the resolution on December 21, 2019.
“We have tea almost daily; it is part of our story. In times of joy, it has accompanied us. Today is your day, enjoy it,” she said.
Ward 54 Clr Marais Stuart said this day is special for the seniors.
@southern.courierWard 54 Clr Marais Stuart said this day is special for the seniors. “This day is also in honour of the late Felicia, who wanted to do Tea Day with the residents of the south. In memory of her, we did this. Thank you to the team who put all this together. You must all have a lovely day and enjoy yourselves; there are cakes to indulge in,” he said.
“This day is also in honour of the late Felicia, who wanted to do Tea Day with the residents of the south. In memory of her, we did this. Thank you to the team who put all this together. You must all have a lovely day and enjoy yourselves; there are cakes to indulge in,” he said.
On the topic of CoJ’s ‘A City that Cares’, Meshack Maluleke, regional manager of Social Development in Region F, emphasised that senior citizens are the best, and the city appreciates them.
“As a caring city, we will give you access to services. We will support you in your needs. Get healthy and exercise to live longer. We urge you to register for rebates. You paid tax for many years in your lives, now it is time for the city to give back,” he said.
Maluleke also implored the young people to be volunteers at old-age homes.
“You must be friends with them to assist whenever they need help; be mindful of them,” he noted.
Sponsors and partners of the day included Lee’s Beauty Clinic, Lois du Plessis (singer and actress in House of Zwide), SPAR Ormonde and Ridgeway, Sasol Swartgoud, Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, Community Development, social development and sport and recreation Departments, Pick n Pay in The Glen Shopping Centre, UJ Chiropractor Department, UJ Law Clinic, UJ Podiatry Department, SAPS Johannesburg district, Support Those in Need Together, Clicks and Twenty 21 Holdings.
