A capacity crowd turned out for the annual seniors’ tea party yesterday. Hundreds of seniors attended the government-organised event held at the Fairmont Southampton. Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sport, said the tea was one of the “highlights on the Government’s calendar”. She told attendees: “I can’t begin to tell you how thrilling it is to join you today. “Today serves as an opportune time for the Government to thank you for your contribution to our society.” Ms Foggo said that the needs of Bermuda’s seniors were “of paramount concern to us”. She added: “This government remains committed to ensuring that all our seniors in Bermuda have access to the services needed to ensure they have comfortable and fulfilling lives during their golden years. “You are the essence of our community and Bermuda is a better place because of your sacrifice and commitment.”Ms Foggo said: “You are heroes to us all and I wish you continued prosperity well into the years ahead.” Pupils from schools in the public and private sectors acted as wait staff for the event.Those honoured at the event included: Esther Bean — Special People’s ClubMarva Bridgewater — Joy ClubMyra Bristol — Fifty Plus Social ClubBeryl Broadley and Betty D. Reid — St George’s Seasons SeniorsBetty Brown — RAA Seniors’ Club St George’sGeorge Burt — Department of Communications and Cultural AffairsGarline Butterfield — First Church of God Hattie Ann Gilbert — Young at HeartPamela Greyson — Devonshire Seniors’ Circle ClubVera Johnston — Sunshine Seniors ClubSherlyn Jones — Blessed Seniors FellowshipCheryl King — Each One Teach OneSylvia Lightbourne — Golden HourHelen Mateen — Special People’s ClubMyrtle Perinchief — Young At HeartBette Richardson — Mt Zion Seniors’ CircleJoan Robinson — Sunshine Seniors ClubMary Smith — Smiling GleeMarlene Smith — Bermuda Public Services UnionDonna Thomas — Fifty Plus Social ClubEsme Williams — Bermuda Industrial Union SeniorsMelba Wilson — Happy SeniorsWilma Yearwood — First Church of God