Argentum Corona celebrates year-end with Christmas party

MALALANE – Cake, Christmas carols and paper crowns made Argentum Corona’s year-end lunch on Thursday a jolly affair.

It was hosted by the United Church of Christ the King at the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, and members of the non-profit organisation for senior citizens attended in their numbers.

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Hosts, helpers and supporters who organised events throughout the year were also invited to join in the merriment.

Each guest received a bottle of marmalade and Argentum members were given a Christmas cake to enjoy over the festive season.

The Ven Roland Carle encouraged guests to consider and remember God’s love for us and our love for Him and our neighbours.

Chairman Marie Coetzee bid everyone welcome and handed over a thank-you gift to special guest René Bekker, who founded Argentum Corona in June 1983.

Sanet van Greunen, a singer from Komatipoort, entertained the guests with songs ranging from Christmas carols and gospel to country classics, while they enjoyed a delicious three-course meal.

Loekie Snyders, the Sprankel personality of 2017, had the responsibility of wishing each member a happy birthday throughout the year.

He and his wife, Thea, who made the hosts’ and guests’ gifts, handed them out. The hosts were thanked for their valuable contributions as they helped keep Argentum going. Snyders also thanked Coetzee for her leadership.

He then handed over his crown to the newly elected “Sprankelvrou”, Ria Pienaar.

The new year’s management committee was also introduced. Coetzee is still chairman, with Sue Carle as vice-chair, Christa Prinsloo as secretary and Alieta Erasmus and Pienaar as additional members.

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The event concluded with the group singing together.

Anyone interested in hosting an Argentum Corona event next year or making a contribution towards the group’s activities, can contact Coetzee on 082-824-4103.