Miss Vistarus 2012

Clothing sponsored by Woolworths and evening wear from The Wardrobe, our girls looked like princess' on the runway of the Boardwalk Ampitheatre in Port Elizabeth. Although it was windy and cold outside, the place was filled with warmth, laughter and a lot of energy.

 The teenage girls' first routine was a dance. This was also the first performance of the show.

Candy-Land theme for the younger girls. They looked adorable!

 The girls' outfit of choice

Going Green Theme - the girls wore dresses made out of recycled plastic bags designed and made by the fashion students at NMMU

Formal Wear and the Finale

Education, Arts and Culture Day

Members from Chepp spent the day at Vistarus Mission Station for an education and arts and culture day. They made food for everyone and entertained the children with fun arts and crafts activities.

The kids had a lot of fun playing with various toys and craft supplies and the adults enjoyed their time talking and had a good lunch. 

Valentines Day by Chep

Today is the day of love and everywhere you look you see people with happy smiles and wearing red to symbolise how happy they are for this day. Chep came by to give the people a special day filled with lovely snacks made by our kitchen staff and the musical talent brought in by Chep.

Faye Gatley was the entertainment for the day. We want to thank her for giving some of her time to entertain our people.

Having some fun 04.02.2012

On Saturday our counselors arranged a night of fun by organising a karaoke night for the people at Vistarus. They had a blast blowing off some steam by singing their favorite songs and letting their hair down.

The teenage girls showing off their dance routine in matching outfits

The lovely trio

A full house

Our wonderful ladies responsible for the night. We want to thank them for all the effort they put into Vistarus and the time they give to our people.

Santa Shoebox Project 2011

This project is held annually and is sponsored by various by people. Names of the children are put in a big box and each person draws a name. They then take the name, age and gender of the child and goes out to buy him/her little goodies and put it in a shoebox that has been decorated with pretty paper. This year our sponsors were, the lovely couple from Pizzaguys Pizzeria in Greenacres, Newton Park, Guy. Kim, the co-ordinator of the Santa Shoebox Project and various other people.

One of our toddlers, very happy with her present and the limelight!

 Not knowing his present is on his lap, he continues to sleep and not be bothered with the world

They couldn't wait to open their boxes.

All I want for Christmas is sweeties :)

Fascination was poured into her new clothes and doll

This little girl was so protective over her box, no one was allowed to touch it and you would get a scolding if you dare try. ;)

Sheer joy was on these children's faces after opening their boxes and examining their treasures carefully.

Thank you all who made this possible. May God bless you and your families.

Pops Foundation Christmas Party

Sunday 04 December 2011 - Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Our children had a blast at the stadium at the Christmas Party.

The little ones sat on the grass waiting for the party to start

Painted faces with big smiles because of the day they were given

Vistarus wedding

Sat 03 December 2011 - Natasha Swanepoel and Andries du Preez got maried in our centre. The day was filled with laughter, love and of course nerves!

The beautiful blushing bride Natasha du Preez (nee Swanepoel)

The groom (to the right) and his best man

The bridal party standing at the alter in Vistarus Church

Exchanging wedding rings

Walking down the isle after the seremony. Happiness spread in the room.

We, at Vistarus, want to bless the newly-weds with years of joy and love. May God bless your marraige and give you many years of happiness.