Easter at Ron Smith Care Centre was filled with laughter, fun, creativity and, of course, chocolate eggs.
Easter celebrations were in full swing by Monday, March 14, when the residents participated in an Easter egg game. Residents and staff were adorned with flowery Easter bonnets. Each resident had the chance to roll the large, colourful dice to find out what prize they would win. The number thrown on the dice directed them to a card, which indicated where they could search for their prize.
The halls of RSCC were filled with laughter and singing as residents walked around in search of their prizes. Chocolate eggs were devoured throughout the care centre as each resident received a bag filled with chocolate goodness! The bags themselves were handmade by the residents a week before the festivities. Six lucky residents each won a special, large chocolate Easter bunny! They are:
RL1: Esme Joubert
RL2: Ursula Heggenberger
RL3: Stella Granville
LS: Amy Wright
CP: Maria Longley
WL: Brian Russell
“The festivities did not end on Monday but continued throughout the week,” says Simoné Botha, the care centre’s occupational therapist.
“Residents used a variety of pastel-coloured icing to decorate biscuits for Easter in the shape of eggs, carrots and bunnies. These biscuits were enjoyed throughout the week during activities at the recreation centre,” she says.
The week ended with residents being transported back in time with Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade movie shown on Thursday afternoon.
Victoria Setlala, Amy Wright and Johanna Sebata show off Amy’s Easter treasure.
