Mediator seniors' Club’s pre New Year eves dance
We
had a quick talk yesterday about cherishing our
grandmothers’, and funny enough, today we had an interview with Doreen Goliath
from the Mediators Seniors’ Club from Portlands in Mitchells Plain.
Doreen mentioned that her grandchildren are
treating her very well, and the two granddaughters are non-abusive, beautiful
and loving children. My co-host Khusi asked Doreen to inform us a bit more
about Media Senior. They were established in 1991, where about 50 members are involved
in the club. Their special “meet up” day is normally on a Monday, where she has
her hands full with taking care of their needs. She considers the club to be more
like a family and intend on discussing health issues, problems with children
and any matters under the sun worth mentioning.
Doreen has one son, since two
of her sons died. She also acknowledges the fact she has a small family, but
considers the club members as her new, big family.
When Khusi asked about some of the problems
elderly people face where grandchildren turn to abusing their grandparents, she
replied with “substance abuse, my dear.” She further explains that these grandchildren
likes to take from the grandparents and parents like stealing money and
household appliances. Other elders that are not in the group, come to Doreen
and the Mediators Club to speak about their problems.
Doreen and her crew aren’t
classified as “old people”. They do not knit or sow as she handsomely mentioned,
but rather speak to one another, share with one another also love dancing. Doreen
gives 3 dances per year, and this is one of the ways that they accumulate funds.
They also go on lunches, picnics and other lovely activities. Doreen even asked
Michaela, our co-host, to come and show them a thing or two.
Their pre-new year dance on the 30th
of December is for the members to have fun. The venue will be at Portlands high
school in Mitchells Plain. They are a club that does not get funding from
anywhere, besides the events that they host. The members pay a sub-fee every
month during the year, and have raffles right through the year. They are a
self-sustaining club that intends on keeping this wonderful club going for many
more years.
To contact Doreen in helping them raise funds
or just lend a helping hand, you can phone her on 021 371 1993. Her cell number
is 078 507 5234. And lastly, to get to the event, the road’s name you should
take is Merrydale. Entry fee is R40 to attend, bring your own XYZ. Doreen
wishes everyone has a prosperous festive season and bless everyone abundantly.
Presenters and Producers:
TYLER LAYMAN, MICHAELA MULLER & KHUSI VETO
Written by:
TYLER LAYMAN
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