Love is in the air this Valentine's

A lovely Valentine’s Tea took place on the lawns by the duck pond at Ron Smith Care Centre on Friday, February 12.

Gazebos were gaily decorated with pink and red hearts and tables were laid with pretty flowered tablecloths. Each of the tables was set with all the fixings for scones: butter, grated cheese, strawberry jam and, of course, freshly whipped cream! 

The residents of the Rand Aid Association-run care centre so enjoyed dressing their own scones, some had butter and jam, some had butter and cheese, some had jam and cream, and some decided to have the works - butter, cheese, jam and cream!

On hand were plenty of staff and volunteers, all decked out in their red and white Valentine’s attire, to serve the tea and to assist where needed. The residents enjoyed the opportunity to chat and socialise while enjoying the beautiful, sunny morning outdoors with their friends and neighbours. 

“On Valentine’s Day itself, all 150 residents were presented with a box of chocolates, lovingly prepared and packaged by the staff. There was indeed lots of love going around on Valentine’s weekend,” says Debbie Christen, the Manager: Recreational Programmes.

 Valentine’s joy... Joan Gilbert, Colleen Blowe and Rita Harvey.

 Time for friends and fun... Margaret Beattie and Elaine van Heerden.

 A hug from me to you ... Sonia Tshabalala and Recia Jacowich.

 Winifred Ziegler enjoys her scone.

 Joy Smith feels the love. 

Gordon Smith tucks in.

Staff and volunteer enjoy the Valentine's Tea: Khumbalo Mabuli, Portia  Ngobeni, volunteer Lindiwe Isaacs and Shirley Makwarela.