Handmade Hellenic High Tea Makes an Impact for Greek Elderly

Handmade spanakopita, meatballs, Cypriot koupes, quiches, semolina cakes and cupcakes were piled high for guests at Fronditha Care’s Templestowe Fundraising Auxiliary Group High Tea.

The plethora of handmade Greek delicacies, all lovingly made by the auxiliary’s members, were the main focus of the sold-out event, hosted on Sunday 14 July at Box Hill’s Marwal Centre.

But, the event’s purpose was the 60 residents at the Fronditha Care Templestowe aged care facility.

$7250 was donated by the generous guests of the High Tea via ticket sales, general donations and raffle ticket sales.

All funds will go towards implementing a 'virtual forest' at the aged care residence, which is a program designed specifically to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. The immersive experience is an initiative by Dementia Australia, and allows users to change aspects of the scene with a hand movement or change seasons with a clap.

It will add a new interactive element to the already unique lifestyle and activity program on offer at all Fronditha Care facilities.

Templestowe Auxiliary President Tasia Koutsoheras said she was overwhelmed with the support from the community, and the generosity of the Greek community who want to see the elderly age with dignity.

She also thanked the members of the auxiliary who all volunteer their time and expertise in these events.

Fronditha Care President Faye Spiteri commended the auxiliary for their tireless work over the years.

“With your contribution, we’ve been able to give the residents of STORGI a new bus, plush new furniture and much more,” Mrs Spiteri said.

“Thank you for caring and making such a difference to the lives of our elderly.”

Musicians Tasos Bellos and Jimmy Vegas were also on hand with their program of traditional Greek hits, making sure the dancefloor was filled until closing.

The next auxiliary fundraising event will be the Templestowe Auxiliary Christmas Luncheon, on 14 November 2019 at the hall of Saint Haralambos in Templestowe.

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