Members of the Nifty Fifty Club in Jeffreys Bay for retired persons recently undertook their annual trip away, along the Garden Route, enjoying nature and all it has to offer.
It included towns like Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, George and Hoekwil.
The fun started with a scenic boat trip up the Keurbooms River. During the tranquil trip, the club members enjoyed the bird life and unspoiled nature, during a picnic lunch on a beach area among the trees.
More adventures
The group had a two-night stay at the Wilderness Hotel. The area is known for its breathtaking scenery of forests, lakes, mountains and coastline.
The next day, the group travelled to George and visited the Outeniqua Transport Museum, where a number of historic locomotives, coaches and other vehicles are on display. This was followed by a trip on the Power Van rail buses up the Outeniqua Mountain.
The trip ended in the quaint town of Hoekwil, near Wilderness. On the way back to Jeffreys Bay, they visited the craft markets at Sedgefield and Harkerville.
Join the club
The Nifty Fifty Club meets monthly, on the first Friday, in the Methodist Church in Da Gama Road. It officially starts at 09:45, but everyone arrives early to socialise. Although under the auspices of the Methodist Church, the club is open to everyone over the age of 50, with an annual membership fee of R50 per person. A door fee of R10 is charged monthly.
The club was formed many years ago, as a social outreach initiative to help elderly people deal with loneliness and to provide in the need for social interaction.
During the monthly meetings, speakers are invited to present on various topics of general interest. Lucky draw prizes are won. Lunches and outings are arranged regularly, as well as an annual trip away.
Discounted prices are negotiated with restaurants to make it as affordable as possible.
- For more information contact the chairperson, Adri Serfontein, on 083 277 0088.
