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Aging like fine wine but getting gifts like a child on Christmas Day

You know it's the festive season when the entire old age home's residents can't stop smiling from ear to ear. On Wednesday November 7 Marie Joubert decided to give back to the Luipaardsvlei Home for the Aged, by bringing the festive cheer which included Santa's little helpers and one tiny cute elf to

December 11, 2022

Khanyisile Mahlangu 1 minute read

Maxi Geyer en Sandra Dadswell ready to receive the gifts. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu

You know it’s the festive season when the entire old age home’s residents can’t stop smiling from ear to ear.

Marie Joubert and Hennie Bosman sharing a festive smile. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

No it’s not cake, it’s something better, candy. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Boet Viljoen looking like festive joy. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

On Wednesday November 7 Marie Joubert decided to give back to the Luipaardsvlei Home for the Aged, by bringing the festive cheer which included Santa’s little helpers and one tiny cute elf to the residents. This initiative which was inspired by Marie Joubert, and has a significant meaning, “My husband use to live in this old age home, he passed away 15 years ago and I just wanted to give back”.

Santa Claus spreading the festive cheer and introducing the little helpers while thanking everyone who assisted. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Rozaan Swanepoel and the Santa’s little elf Handre Swanepoel spread the festive joy with cuteness. Photo: Khanyisile Mahalngu.

Sue-Ann Roux and Wouter van der Merwe also known as Santa Claus for the day. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Shalene van Biljon who was the muscles behind the operation said that this was done from her heart.

“This initiative was an idea that I thought would be amazing if brought to life, and we relied on donations, we baked cookies, shopped around to get the best variety of snacks that we could,” said Shalene. Getting the gifts took approximately three weeks to complete as donations came streaming in.

With a total of 200 packs, cool drinks and plants that were given out to the residents of the old age home, it was clear that ’tis the festive season

Hanna Olivier and daughter Lynette share a moment as Christmas starts to look bright again. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Linda and Christine Henning ready and smiling for a picture. Photo: Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Santa’s little helpers spreading nothing but love for the festive season. Khanyisile Mahlangu.

Miriana de Villiers thanked the group saying that it was a tough year that they had to overcome.

“Someone once said, for the tough times that we have endured, we are now being blessed richly,” De Villiers said with her voice breaking as she shed a few tears. Due to the pandemic, the old age home has had a few unexpected changes which has saddened the mood of Christmas. But with the gift-giving, residents were truly thankful.