Ukusebenza okuhlanzekile kwenzeka enkampanini yezomnotho, lapho amafu omusi ephakama khona emoyeni, izakhamuzi zivutha izinqwaba zemfucuza. Futhi lokhu, usuku lokugubha lokuzimela kwezwe. Kufanele wenze ukubhuka ukuthi iziqondiso ezilandelayo cishe ukukusiza ukwelapha ngokugcwele IRR. Kulokhu, yokwamukela kwemithombo yemvelo kungaba usizo olukhulu ezengeziwe yokwelapha eyinhloko. Ngempela, kuphela indlela olunzulu oluqinisekisa Izibikezelo evumayo. “Ngiyajabula ukusho ukuthi lapha kwiBafana, emuva kwale midlalo emibili, sesinayo indlela yokudlala okungeyethu. Sidlale ibhola elihle ngale kokuthi singenelwe ngamagoli amabili. sitting down and doing nothing, we thought about things that we can do to keep healthy and busy. As one grows older, we are more prone to chronic diseases and we want to keep fit. “We do aerobics, swimming classes, fun walks and engage in different sporting codes such as soccer and running. Other than sports, we do beadwork, prayer days and share ideas on how we can curb societal problems that are affecting our communities. We also run a soup kitchen for the elderly on pay days.” She said they also participate in mayoral golden games, where they compete with senior citizens clubs from other areas. The group has also participated in the Truman Magubane fun walk, Dr N. Govender which was hosted and Associates last year. Greater Edendale athletics club secretary, Dumisani Shandu said that they are proud that the elderly are participating Tel: 033 342 2595 • Mon-Fri: 08h30 to 16h30 in sports. “They are setting • Sat: 08h30 to 13h00 a good example, Services Include: even to the young • False teeth • Gold, Silver, Zirconia caps ones, that it is impor• Wide range of tooth jewellery tant to keep a healthy • All conventional dentistry also done lifestlye.” • Children’s Dentist Senzokwethu senior citizens We accept the following cards: secretary Gabisile Mncube urged more men to be part of the club. For more information, contact Mncube at 072 806 Contracted to all medical aids 8257 STABLISHED last year, the club known as Senzokwethu senior citizens caters for the elderly from the age of 60 and upwards,andchargesamembershipfeeofR40 a year. Members meet four times a week to engage in sports, crafts and to talk about issues that affect their community. Speaking to Echo, group member Mummie Zondi said that the club is the brainchild of city mayor Chris Ndlela, to encourage the elderly to live healthy lifestyles. “As most of us are pensioners, instead of