It was egg and spoons at the ready for the Casa Antonia home residents who relived their school years during the annual Sports Day. From relay racing and bin ball, to basketball throw and volleyball, residents living at Casa Antonia Nursing and Residential Home in Balzan did it all. The teams at Bank of Valletta Balluta and St Julian's, along with family members and friends spent the day with the residents of Casa Antonia, flanking the residents and their carers throughout the activities.

Coinciding with the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the energy-filled day forms part of Casa Antonia's ongoing initiative to promote active, healthy ageing among its residents.

The fitness fun event proved to be a great success among the residents who were divided into four teams each and included a relative, a volunteer from Bank of Valletta and a staff member from Casa Antonia.

Claire Busuttil, Activity coordinator at Casa Antonia, said: "These social activities are a great way of keeping older people active and we have witnessed first hand how our residents enjoy these types of events."

No sporting event is complete without an awards ceremony and true to form the care home presented a medal to every winner, while the overall winning team snagged a celebratory trophy. Refreshments and light snacks were served to all the participants and spectators who had gathered to see their loved ones in action.      

Further information about Casa Antonia Nursing and Residential Home can be obtained by phoning on (+356) 2149 6277, email: [email protected] or by visiting www.casa-antonia.com.mt