Older persons were reminded of their importance in society when they were treated to a lunch in Bridgetown last week to thank them for their hard work.
About 150 seniors filled the hall at Bridgeville Primary School on Thursday September 26.
They had lunch, won prizes
and enjoyed some dancing and music. The annual is event hosted by the New Destiny church in Bridgetown.
Last year’s theme was the Wild Wild West, and this year it was all things Hawaiian.
The elderly came dressed in loud floral-print clothing, hats and sarongs. And Hawaiian hula dancers adorned in leis entertained them.
The organiser, Joslyn Staal, said seniors were often pushed aside because they were frail and struggled to do things for themselves, but it was important to let them know they would always be remembered for their hard work building society.
“We want to cherish them and take care of them. We need to acknowledge them and let them know that the seeds that they have planted before have borne fruit,” she said.
Pastor Terence Brink praised the seniors, saying: “Good people exist because of the roles you played. You lived law-abidingly, you raised children, and ran your homes with love and care. You laid the foundation and now we can celebrate a legacy you will one day leave behind.”
Violet Warden, 73, from Athlone, said that she enjoyed the atmosphere and dancing.
“We feel very important today everything is so nice. Some of us don’t have families to take care of us so events like these are important to have.”
Paul Easton, 66, from Woodlands, said: “Having something left for the elderly is really a blessing, just to say thank you to us for our hard work is really appreciated,” he said.