Ward 86 residents roll up their sleeves to bring Mandela Day joy to the elderly
Ward councillor Chantelle Fourie-Shawe arranged repainting of Avondrus Old Age Home perimeter fence
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Volunteers and ward governance members brought a gentle helping of rejuvenation to Avondrus Old Age Home, July 17.
Spreading the Mandela Day goodwill, Ward 86 councillor, Chantelle Fourie-Shawe arranged a day to spruce up the only council-owned retirement facility in her ward. Situated opposite the Recreation Centre in Ninth Ave, the facility often struggles with overgrown bushes and lack of maintenance.
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Arriving at the facility with metal enamel paint for the palisade fence, gardening implements and assorted tools, the volunteers got to work. From 09:00 to just after lunch, the 15 volunteers gave the exterior of the facility a bright facelift, much to the pleasure of those staying in the small facility.
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Councillor Fourie-Shawe was happy with the day’s turnout, saying “The old age home’s palisade desperately needed a new coat of paint. So Ward 86 residents donated paint and other materials to make this possible. We had a good turnout of volunteers and even the old age home residents jumped in to help – a small act of kindness that means the world to the elderly at this home. We will continue to take hands and take back our suburbs.