Sondag, 20 Oktober is julle dag. Oktobermaand is spesiaal bewusmakingmaand vir almal wat met Downsindroom saamleef. By Emrike Akademie, ons eie plaaslike akademie vir kinders met spesiale behoeftes, is Sondag baie spesiaal. Downsindroom is ʼn lewenslange toestand en dit kan nie verander word nie. Ouers en spesiale skole kan kinders met Downsindroom egter met spraak-, arbeids- en fisioterapie help om hul fisiese en intellektuele vermoëns te verbeter.
The eldery is important
NOORDWESTER - MAYNYANE - The Central Region Retired Police Forum recently showed that they care about the elderly in society.
Old age is a crucial phase in life. Elderly people need special care and attention to lead a healthy life, free of worries and anxiety. Some people think seniors all reach a stage where they can’t walk without help, are not be able to drive, cook meals, or get out of bed.
Kinderkankerbewusmaking in Lichtenburg
NOORDWESTER - LICHTENBURG - Nie baie mense weet dit nie - September is die nasionale maand vir kinderkankerbewusmaking. Hierdie geleentheid gaan saam met Cupcakes 4 Hope.)
Op 28 September is Nasionale Kolwyntjiedag gevier en groepe bakkers regoor Suid-Afrika het kolwyntjies gebak en ver-koop. Die opbrengs gaan na verskillende liefdadigheidsorganisasies/kankerpasiënte in nood.
Zoetmelksvlei VLU geniet kuns
Tydens hul gebruiklike maandelikse vergadering in Augustus, het die vrouens van VLU Zoetmelksvlei geleer om met lugdroog-klei te werk. Laeanna Zimmerman van Imagine Arts en Crafts het ‘n heerlike leersame oggend aangebied. Die September vergadering was ‘n praktiese vergadering waar die vrouens geleer het van Pirografie, beter bekend in die volksmond as houtbrand, met Carol Baker van Avalanche The Creativity Barn van Mahikeng.
Casual Day “I see you”
NOORDWESTER - BIESIESVLEI - The South Africn Police Service (SAPS) observed Casual Day on Friday, 6 September. This day is celebrated every year to raise funds and awareness in honouring people with disabilities. Observing this day, SAPS, in partnership with the Community Policing Forum (CPF) accompanied by Community in Blue Patrollers and certain members from Sannieshof SAPS visited an identified male with a disability, George Whelan, to spend time with him.