Mercy Centre feeds the grandparents

It was not only the children who got their bellyful today. In fact, as News 5’s Marion Ali discovered, their grandparents received a treat that was no less satisfying.

Marion Ali, Reporting

for over four hundred elderly Belizeans, today’s Christmas dinner on the grounds of the Mercy Care Centre guaranteed some holiday cheer. It was the centre’s fourteenth annual party, and supporters such as the Belize Tourist Board and the Centre for Employment Training, offered their hands to make things run smoothly. Some of the guests were not shy to give the event some rave reviews.

Evelyn Flowers, Guest

“Having real fun.”

Marion Ali

“Do you make this party every year?”

Evelyn Flowers

“Every year. We dance talk, meet old friends because some of them wi don’t see long time.”

Marion Ali

“You’re dancing today?”

Leola Joseph, Guest

“Well if there’s music I will. I’m eighty-three years old.”

Marion Ali

“How is the food?”

Leola Joseph

“Well excellent…see here, well cooked.”

Max Smith, Guest

“Oh, I too old now fu dance.”

Marion Ali

“But you’re enjoying the party?”

Max Smith

“Oh yes, oh yes. Anytime I come here I enjoy this.”

Rose Goff, Guest

“The food is well-cooked and it’s very nice.”

Marion Ali

“So you always come here?”

Rose Goff

“This is my clinic I joined this clinic.”

Marion Ali

“So you’re gonna dance later?”

Rose Goff

“Well I can’t dance…unless I get my wine.”

Marion Ali for News 5.

Each person received a gift after they were entertained by Steve Babb, Zoila Clark, and the Saint Catherine Academy Drama Group. The food section of the Mercy Care Clinic prepares an average of fifteen thousand meals for Belize City residents each year.