Eyethu Baywatch

Social get togethers for senior citizens

- Laurie Smith

ARE you a senior citizen looking to make news friends (or old ones)? Perhaps you have a senior relative who has recently joined your family in your home, and is looking to make friends. The Zululand community has plenty to offer for those who are looking at staying active and social, with events taking place weekly in various communitie­s. In Richards Bay, the SA Vrouefeder­asie Richards Bay Seniors Club members meet at the Richards Bay Ski Boat Club every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 11am. Those wanting to learn more about this club are invited to contact Irma on 082 5108079. The Golden Years Club meets at the Richards Bay Bowling Club each Wednesday morning at 9.30am. To join this club or to learn more, phone 083 2325129. In Brackenham, the Seniors Club holds its meetings every Wednesday morning at 9am, at the Brackenham Community Hall. The contact number for this club is 035 7893454. In Aquadene, the Seniors Club meets each Wednesday at the Aquadene Community Hall at 9am for tea and socials. To learn more about these meetings, call 083 4767393. Empangeni’s Golden Oldies Club holds a tea party and social meeting each Friday morning at the Empangeni Civic Centre at 9.30am. Phone 082 4318110 for details. The Guardian Angels in Mtunzini host a tea and social activities for senior citizens at the Anglican Church every Wednesday from 12.30pm - 4pm. Phone Sheelagh on 083 6257168 or Pat on 072 0168544 for more informatio­n.

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