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Retirement village in Olivedale hosts carnival

Celebration Retirement Estate sees residents walk (or be pushed on wheelchairs) around the property on a bright and sunny Saturday.

Colourful clothes with crazy hats and bow ties were the order of the day at Celebration Retirement Estate’s carnival.

Linda Bowen, Marusha Gerber and Nicolene Jordaan. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
A four-legged friend also participates in the walk. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

The sun shone down on a bright Saturday morning in Olivedale, where hundreds of community members and families of residents attended the fun walk and market day, which also included a collection of toys and teddy bears for children in need and a visit by motorcycle clubs and a display of vintage cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Entertainment committee Jan Oelofse. Ailene Fordham and Dave Stewart. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Toys are collected for charity.
Olive Dumse and Edwina Cloete. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

The walk was arranged by the estate’s frail care facility, so it was wheelchair friendly.

Anna Lemmerer enjoys the sights of the vintage cars. She is holding a 100-year-old teddy bear.
The Du Plessis family: Anel, Lica and Nic behind. Nila and Rouxlé in front. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Tendo Rambuda, Ida Gafane and Dulcie Molefi. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

In fact, residents from the facility were eager to line up in front and lead the way around the estate, their helpers pushing behind.

Jeanette Rautenbach and Kim Meyer. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Motorcyclists visit
Mildred Buthelezi and Zelda Tate. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

The visiting motorcycle club was the Final Few MC, who were joined by members of the Christian Motorcycle Association and the Vigilantes MC.

Classic bikes and cars are on display.
One of the residents blocks her ear from the noise of the cheering as the walk begins. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Christelle de Bruin, Natalie Bamberger, Susan Luus and Doreen van der Nest. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

Next up, the retirement estate will host a New Year’s Dance for its residents and their families.

Louise Noyle and Annette Chalmers. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Victor Kole and Leah Pohe. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Vintage vehicles are lined up at the estate.

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