ABOUT US

ESTCOURT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

WHO ARE WE?

We are a club in Estcourt, Midlands, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa that organize outings and meetings for senior citizens (50 years and older) so they can escape the boredom of a small room / house and get some fresh air and exercise. Many older people are "locked up" and don't get the opportunity to go out regularly and this frequently leads to boredom and depression.

WHERE DO WE MEET?

We meet weekly (excluding holidays) at the Forderville Primary School hall in Forderville, Estcourt. Once a year (minimum) we take our members on a special excursion to a preselected venue (like Durban beachfront or a Drakensberg Resort).

WHAT DOES IT COST?

These senior citizens are among the poorest of the poor and many survive on just an old age grant (currentlly R1600.00 as of February 2017) or on family helpings. Therefore we can't chage a lot. We ask them a mere R10.00 a month or R100.00 a year for membership. This is due in January and new members pay PRO RATA for the rest of the year. We are a Non-Profit Organization and depends on donations to cover our costs.

FACTS ABOUT ESTCOURT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

1. We are founded in 1975.
2. We meet every Wednesdays, excluding holidays and exceptiional circumstances.
3. Our subscriptions are affordable.
4. Majority of our members receive social grants.
5. We make and sell pillows and pillow cases to supplement our income.
6. We organize talks for members and the public (mainly about senior citizen health).
7. We support other organizations within our limited resources.
8. One of our past chairpersons, Mr P.V. Naidu, regularly addresses gatherings on behalf of the club. He was also the guest speaker at the 50th anniversary of the local library.
9. Our oldest member is Mrs Mookthar. At time of publication of this website (2017), she was 102 years old. The second oldest is Mr Nayagar. At time of publication of this website (2017), he was 89 years old.
10. Some of our members take part in local events, like the Gandhi walk, Cancer walk, Cancer relay & Hospice events.
11. Our current treasurer, Ronnie Naidoo, is an athlete that participated in several long distance running events, like the Comrades marathon, either running or walking.
12. Many of our ladies were involved in beauty and other contests and some are winners.
13. When funds permit, we take our members on excursions. This happens at least once a year.
14. Our current Public Relations Officer, Ramika Peerbhay, has been a voluntary worker in many areas. She is available for health talks and worked for many years among cancer patients. She is currently involved in the CANSA Relay For Life event too.
15. Our members are from diverse religious backgrounds, mainly Hindus and Muslims, and are active in related religious activities.
16. We are currently approximately 50 members strong.

PHOTO ALBUM

Some of the members at a meeting.

Some of the members at a meeting.

Some of the members at a meeting.

The PRO and presiding officer at the meeting.