IT is a mid-year celebration that invokes Christmas traditions and spirit of giving and it has become a hit on the Umhlanga Ski-Boat Club’s calendar.

They recently held a Christmas in July party for residents from The Association for the Aged (TAFTA) John Conradie House.

Residents were treated to live music, dance performances, a meal and gift bags.

Irene Chetty, the wellness activity co-ordinator for TAFTA John Conradie House said the event was a treat for every resident who participated.

“This year we had 80 residents from the home join the festivities at the ski-boat club. We are so blessed to be spoiled by them and having it twice a year it really is a treat for the residents. They so look forward to this event that they start enquiring at the beginning of the year. Some of the residents who joined us are here for the first time and they absolutely love being spoiled,” she said.

One of the organisers and member of the ski-boat club, Rene Pheasant, explained they had hosted residents at their club house for the last decade.

“In all this is the 14th year we’ve hosted residents from TAFTA and it is our way to spoil everyone. This celebration is as a result of a Good Samaritan, who used to live in uMhlanga, who made this all possible. The responses from them have been heartwarming and really we want the residents to know we care. It’s just inspiring to see how grateful our members are and the volunteers who’ve made the day a resounding success,” Pheasant said.

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