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Dec 16, 2018 News
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, hosted a luncheon for senior citizens and their caretakers at the Baridi Benab, State House on Friday.
Mrs. Granger conveyed well wishes for the festive season on behalf of President David Granger, who was unable to attend the event.
“I wish everyone a very merry, blessed, peaceful, healthy Christmas and New Year. My husband is unable to attend, but he wanted me to assure you that he echoes those sentiments and that he wishes you all a merry Christmas and a very happy, peaceful, and prosperous new year,” she said.
The First Lady, and special invitees from the Luminous Women’s Group and Women Across Differences (WAD) served the over 150 senior citizens and caretakers, who came from geriatric homes throughout Georgetown, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), and Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten).
The seniors also received gift bags of Christmas treats.

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger celebrates the holidays with over 150 senior citizens from care homes throughout Georgetown.
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