COVID-19 has taken its toll on a lot of people, and the Redvers Activity Centre is no exception.
“Because there is someone in each group home who is either elderly or immune-compromised, and because it is a group living situation, they have had to live through various times since March where visitors have been restricted,” states Marsha Goforth, the activity centre’s chief executive officer.
Because of COVID restrictions, the centre could not hold its annual Halloween dance for the members. They usually have approximately 160 people at the event with the Knights of Columbus donating the catering and agencies from all over the southeast.
“It is always a blast and people get to see friends they haven't seen in a long while. This year, in lieu of the party, the group homes decided to challenge each other to a Halloween cake bake-off. Everyone got in and got their hands dirty baking some spectacular cakes,” said Goforth.
The residents and staff did a great job on keeping the cakes a secret from the other group homes so no one could steal anyone's ideas. They then had two of the management staff members judge each cake based on taste, creativity and resident participation. The cake off was judged on Oct. 29 and the prize was a $100 Dairy Queen gift certificate.
“It was a tough decision, but Walker House ended up winning the prize with their delicious spider web cake. It didn't replace seeing old friends at the dance, but everyone put their best foot forward and really got into the spirit of Halloween!” said Goforth.
Cutline: The Walker House took top spot for their cake, and participants of the Redvers Activity Centre enjoyed working on their cakes. Pictures submitted by Redvers Activity Centre
