Shoprite and Checkers celebrate seniors this October
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. It is a day during which awareness is raised about issues affecting the elderly.
Boksburg seniors were recently treated to a delicious lunch and treats at St Anthony’s Day Care Centre for the Aged.
This forms part of the Shoprite Group’s initiative to honour the elderly in the month of October.
This countrywide initiative sees the retailer partnering with old-aged homes and advocacy group, Age-in-Action, to celebrate older South Africans by organising parties for them, where among other activities, they interact with staff members.
“We’ve already hosted a few events and the laughter in the rooms or around the braai fire took years off their faces. Some were dancing while others were reminiscing,” said Lunga Schoeman, Shoprite’s CSI spokesperson.
“We still have a few more planned and are hopeful that our senior citizens will walk away feeling appreciated.
“They’ve helped to shape society and they need to know that we value them.”
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