South African country, Afrikaans and pop singer Manie Jackson’s presence as guest entertainer helped ensure that the birthday bash held at Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) on October 17 was a memorable one.
“The residents adored him!” says deputy manager Elize Raath. “He sang old favourites by Tommy Dell, Carike Keuzenkamp and Sally Vaughn. His song, Die Hemel Weet, was a hit, as was the song he ended, which was a stirring rendition of How Great Thou Art, whichhad a couple of residents in tears.”
Elize delivered a celebratory speech in honour of all the residents with birthdays in October. “Today, we celebrate 10 amazing individuals – four in their fabulous 70s and six shining brightly in their 80s!”
The youngest birthday star, at 71, was Jossie Jagals from MODA, whose birthday was on October 2. The eldest, at 85, was Donald Cochrane, whose birthday was on October 3.
