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Strelitzia fête a flipping huge success

A total of R29 000 was raised during the Strelitzia Service Centre’s annual fête, on August 5.

It was a fun-filled day for families who came out to support the event as they browsed the stalls while listening to live entertainment in the Strelitzia hall.

This year, 19 exhibitors showcased their work, which included jewellery, clothing and bookstands.

Meet Strelitizia’s “pancake ladies”. Back (from left): Sheila de Beer, Toetie Pretorius and Maryna Coertzer. Front: Cilla Pape, Susan Visser, Ester Nagel, Rika Crous (centre manager) and Thina van Niekerk. The pancakes are so popular at the annual fête that at least 1 000 are sold on the day!

Strelitzia’s famous pancakes were a hit and other foods on sale also tempted the taste buds.

Some of the exhibitors at the Strelitzia Service Centre’s annual fête, on August 5. From left: Jessica van Zyl, Angelique van Zyl, Annetjie Strydom and Shirleen van Zyl.

Centre manager Rika Crous said: “This year we had more exhibitors. The day was a huge success and we thank everyone who donated and to those who came out to support us. Donations from the public and our members always make our task so much easier.”

All proceeds from the fête go to the centre.

Margaret van Deventer was one of the exhibitors at the Strelitzia Service Centre’s annual fête, on August 5.

Strelitzia is the only service centre of its kind for the elderly in Ekurhuleni. The centre runs clinic services, a second-hand shop, a library, various activities (line dancing, lawn bowls, gym trim, needlework) and a Meals on Wheels scheme. It also provides daily meals to members and arranges a host of special functions for the aged throughout the year.

Exhibitors at the Strelitzia Service Centre’s fête on August 5, from left: Chris Joubert, Dorothy Joubert, Wikie Cronje and Vicky Calitz.

Membership is only R75 per year.

If you would like to support the centre or become a member, contact Rika on 011 917 5156/7.

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