On Saturday 22 March, 2014 Sukhmani Charitable Trust, Auckland organized a day bus trip to Te Haruhi Beach at the Shakespear Regional Park, Whangaparaoa for elderly people to enjoy the bright sun and an afternoon with family and friends, followed by lunch, musical programme at Dairy Flat Community Hall. About 70 people including volunteers participated in the event. Due to the overwhelming response one full bus along with three vans cars were taken by volunteers to accommodate all participants.
Everyone was looking forward to the announcement by Sukhmani Charitable Trust of their next outdoor trip before the weather got too cold to spend time in the open. The word had spread that the SCT events were full of fun, frolic and energy. Keeping in line with the Trust’s vision of “Mutual respect among the young and old”, this event was open to all age groups.
The tremendous response to the event resulted in the total numbers going to 70. After all the singing, on reaching Te Haruhi Bay, a refreshing snack pack charged the batteries of all present. The younger lot took off for a dip in the sea while the elderly people soaked in the beautiful view of the Bay while enjoying traditional Indian snacks, fruits and juice.
After an hour, at the Te Haruhi Bay, the group departed for the Community Hall at Dairy Flat. Mrs Arjeet Baweja, Trust Manager of SCT, thanked all volunteers for their selfless contribution for making the event a grand success and an enjoyable one for all.
Capt Ajit Ramanathan
Event Organiser