Prim Villa, part of the Methodist Homes (MHA), is a frail and mid-care facility in Primrose Hill, that specialises in the care of those with Alzheimer\u2019s or related dementias.<\/p>\n
To raise funds for the home, Prim Villa is encouraging community members to get involved in the \u201cForget Me Not\u201d progressive tea fund-raiser, held from April to September.<\/p>
\u201cIt is a fun, sociable way to raise funds for the home,\u201d said home manager Sharon Flint.<\/p>\n
The fund-raiser is open to individuals, groups and companies.<\/p>
Interested parties simply need to host a tea party in their home or workplace and invite two or three, five or 10, or even 50 or 100 guests (the choice is yours).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe host supplies the tea and cake and charges each guest an amount of between R10 and R100,\u201d explained Flint.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe money collected at the function then comes to Prim Villa.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reason the tea is called a progressive tea is that hosts are asked to ask each guest at their tea to plan a tea and invite their own guests.<\/p>\n
The guests are then asked to do the same, and so on.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne person could end up being instrumental in making 20 tea parties take place,\u201d Flint explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany churches have taken this on as a challenge to their congregation members to get involved in outreach on a personal level.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is also a favourite among the Women\u2019s Auxiliaries.\u201d<\/p>\n
You are also not limited to serving tea.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people have had soup and rolls or a drinks and cocktail function,” Flint said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aim of these functions is to remind us all of how lucky we are to still have our memories in working order and to be able to enjoy special times with loved ones and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
To get involved, call Flint on 011 873-8677 or 083 399 6332.<\/p>\n
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