{"id":117892,"date":"2016-04-11T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/117892\/elderly-enjoy-some-easter-treats\/"},"modified":"2016-04-11T10:11:49","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T08:11:49","slug":"elderly-enjoy-some-easter-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/04\/11\/elderly-enjoy-some-easter-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly enjoy some Easter treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Help Mekaar Older People projects started in 2004.<\/p>\n<p>The project, funded by the department of social development under the management of the Germiston Association for the Aged, aims to encourage older people in the Dukathole community to stay healthy and active.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The project currently caters for 35 people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8843_70711.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-117893\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8843_70711-520x390.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8843_70711\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8843_70711-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8843_70711-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8843_70711.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The SAPS is a great supporter of the project and frequently visits the community to ensure the elderly know and understand their rights, as well as to supply safety tips.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe SAPS plays a role in securing sponsorship for the project, to make sure that the elderly involved in the project are maintained and that social care is promoted,\u201d said Sgt Olga Masethla, from the Ekurhuleni West Cluster stations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would like to thank Interwaste Environmental Solutions for their continued support of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ekurhuleni West Cluster stations recently visited the project\u2019s 35 members to provide them with some Easter treats.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe thank Piet van Stapen, from Lambton Spar, for donating two cakes for the gogos to enjoy, and Col Veeshani Arikum for baking delicious cupcakes,\u201d Masethla said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8842.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117936\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_8842.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8842\" width=\"480\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/117811\/take-me-home-78\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Take me home\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/117136\/helpende-hand-visits-sick-children\/\" target=\"_blank\">Helpende Hand visits sick children<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/117116\/efc-fighters-spread-some-easter-joy\/\" target=\"_blank\">EFC fighters spread some Easter joy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/114620\/heed-epworths-call-to-action-and-help-the-children-on-mandela-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heed Epworth\u2019s call to action and help the children on Mandela Day<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/115583\/best-foot-forward\/\" 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