Flowers donated to brighten up elders’ days during lockdown

Bright, beautiful blooms were donated to Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre by Anthony Schäffler from Schäffler’s Garden Nursery and Landscaping, recently.

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Schäffler said the plants would not thrive unattended in his nursery during the national lockdown.

Instead of leaving them to flower in a locked nursery where no one would see their beauty, he chose to give them to the care centre.

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“He said that he’s giving them to us to bring a bit of happiness to our elders,” said Rand Aid’s Debbie Christen, the manager of recreational programmes.

“A beautiful purple orchid was earmarked for resident Kitty Venn who celebrated her 103rd birthday on April 5. Other flowering plants were gifted to our residents to appreciate and beautify their rooms.

“A large crate of red and green succulents was designated for a garden area between two of the care centre wings to bring joy to all who see them.

“Plants and flowers are always welcome at the care centre, especially for those residents who rarely receive gifts of this kind.”