It was that time of the year for our yearly spring walk. We had to move the spring walk from September to October due to poor weather. This bought extra training hours for the athletes and we even had some of them detoxing for the month to be in good shape.
Mr Roy Rogers our former Chairman of the Management Committee for nearly 35 years was our VIP on the day. Roy is now a Resident at the Homes.
The weather was great. The sun was shining yet not too hot with a slight breeze that kept the athletes cool.
The route was explained to all the walkers from the various categories. The four categories were, 3 or 4 wheelers (Ferrari’s), walking sticks (Jaguars), able walkers (Formula 1’s), or people in wheel chairs (Rolls Royce).
This year we invited residents from a neighbouring home St. Johannis Heim to participate. They were just as excited as all our residents and this was by far the most athletes taking part in the Spring Walk.
The highlight of the day was the last race. This was the wheel chair category which was assisted by the nursing staff and other helpers.
The Winner of each category walked away with a Hamper and a Gold medal. The second and third places also received medals. The medals awarded in the various categories went to the
following residents:
- 1. Ferrari’s:
Gold – Mrs G Reyneke
Silver – Mrs I Engelbrecht
Bronze – Mr C Goslett
- 2. Jaguars:
Gold – Mr C Greyling
Silver – Mr D Rossouw
Bronze – Mrs A Rossouw
- 3. Formula 1’s:
Gold – Mr D Fourie
Silver – Mrs Martz (St Johannis Heim)
Bronze – Mr M Smit
- 4. Rolls Royces:
Gold – Mr A Visser (assisted by Nurse Smith)
Silver – Mrs J Smit (assisted by Ronelle Mitchell)
Bronze – Mrs J du Toit (assisted by Nurse Clayton)
After the prize giving everyone enjoyed tasty boerewors rolls and strawberries with cream. Festivities took place under shady gazebos with lovely background music. Some residents did not want to leave as they enjoyed the day so much.
What a fun filled morning!!! Everyone, including the nurses/ helpers were very competitive which created a lovely buzz.
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