GASA team members

Elders' place of physical and social encounter

Some of the 16 ladies

We have mentioned previously that Bridgman Centre is not only a place for the young and able but for the matured and willing.   This group of elder citizens of our community refuse to let go of the opportunity the centre has presented to them.  This opportunity allows them to come together to do physical exercises, share their own stories  (South Africans are well-known for their story telling - oral tradition) which transcends generations.   Recently they have started sharing a cup of tea and do some minor hand works - to showcase their abilities in sewing, knitting and simply coaching each other in some house chores.  We hope to engage them in sharing some of their stories with our aftercare kids.  Watch the space.

These ladies refuse to just stay at home and wait for their children and grandchildren to come back from work or schools.  Mrs 'MaNtuli' Radebe one of the ladies - the most outspoken one - says "I still have lots to do and to give to others.  I am not going to stay at home and let those 'gifts' rust" 

Watch the next Soweto marathon - you might see some of the faces there !!!    Bafana Bafana (SA National soccer team) be careful - you might have Bogogo Bogogo football team becoming a force to be recknoned - taking your lime light if you are not carel