Page 10 - Waterfall City Issue 7 July 2024

Waterfall City News

over the ‘flame’ to Torch Bearer and resident Brenda Fitzgerald,
a former world champion speed walker.

Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall City Management Company,
surprised everyone by arranging for Fidelity Guards’ Tactical
Unit to ensure safe passage up Waterfall Drive. Flashing
lights followed the athletes and Torch Bearers, helping them
navigate traffic and cross the busy Waterfall/Woodmead
Drive intersection up to the Waterfall Hills Manor House.

“It brought a lump to one’s throat to see the number of Mature
Lifestyle Estate residents who came out to wish the Torch
Bearers a safe journey whilst the music of Chariots of Fire rang
out over the Waterfall Valley lawns. Groups gathered along the
Boulevard of Waterfall Hills, waiting on the bridges and at the
Manor House, where Willie gave a wonderful speech.” Golf

The Olympic Flame was ignited, and the Mature Olympic
Games were declared “officially open”.

Game on
Twenty-five games were organised, offering an exciting
variety of activities catering to different interests and fitness
levels. Some groups exceeded expectations, with the final
participation number reaching the 650 mark.

The walking team leaders took on four different events: a
Woodlands Park Run 5km timed race, a frosty 2.5km walk
around the Hills for the estate strollers, the 10km River Walk
and the 1km Assisted Walk. Outdoor aerobics

“Total Care, the frail care centre at the Waterfall Hills Mature
Lifestyle Estate, was committed to ensuring their frail care
‘Olympians’ contributed to The Games. The staff sang the
national anthem, dressed in national or sports gear, carried
flags, and provided water stations during the Assisted Walk.
Support came from all avenues, including Paramedic Jenny
Bryson and Fidelity Guard Jabulani Mkansi.

Outdoor aerobics was held on the Valley Estate lawn outside
the clubhouse, which had a great sound system. Aerobics
instructor Olivier Leclaire put everyone through their paces
with synchronised movements. Table tennis

“The golfers ‘pitching, chipping, bunker shots and putting’
required some recruiting and alluring promises of the benefit of
the 19th hole,” laughs Linda. The course was prepped and made
ready courtesy of Southern Turf Management, who upgraded
the flags and hole liners and cut new holes for the greens.

Alongside the active games, including bowls, gym, swimming,
Zumba, croquet and table tennis, there were also mental
challenges, such as canasta, bridge, and chess tournaments.
Boules was even played for the first time in many years – an
event led by Una Rolands, who says she studied the rules and
decided to ‘give it a go’. The Waterfall Bird Club also held three
events, including a walk along the Jukskei River. The biggest drawcard event: social bridge.

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