Some of the northern areas most esteemed men and women were in for a treat after a local councillor continued her tradition of providing a pensioners’ lunch for about 200 people out of her own pocket.
Ward 35 councillor Noeleen Moodley organised the get-together at the Chatty Community Centre to share in fellowship, conversation and a delicious dish of food.
The guests at the event on Wednesday last week are all residents of the ward which includes Heath Park, Aspen Heights, Palm Ridge, Extensions 21, 22, 30 and 31 and Bloemendal.
Moodley said it was not a political occasion, but something she had done annually at her own expense.
“I’m doing this from the bottom of my heart,” she said.
“Some of our elderly never get out the house and this is a great opportunity for them to mingle with others and enjoy good food.
“We just thank the Lord for each and every one of their lives.
“As we all know, they are living on spare time and we must go out of our way to make life special for them.”
Guest speaker and Bay DA caucus leader Rano Kayser said through unifying the efforts of northern areas residents they could restore the faith and hope of its people.
“People keep on finding fault with the area,” he said.
“Yes, there is a lot of evil going around, especially gang violence. We must, however, stand together and make our area a better place.
“We must protect our children and pray for our community. As crime escalates, we must keep the faith and believe there is a better tomorrow.”
Apostle Ruth Williams delivered a message encouraging the guests to continue to look to God for their strength.
“His ear was never too heavy to hear our cries,” she said.
“Despite our hardships with our children and health, we are here today and we can enjoy the occasion.
“We must not cease to pray.
“We are not too old to open our mouths to God and tell Him our heart’s desires.
“There is still time in our old age to become a friend of Jesus Christ.”
One of the elderly, Berenice van Rooyen, expressed her gratitude to the organisers.
“We had a great time and the food was out of this world.
“It was great to fellowship with all the people I hadn’t seen in a long time.
“I pray for the health of everybody that was present and that the Father may keep our lives in the palm of His hands.”
The Herald
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