Three parties in five days as Eileen Crawford turns 100
Ms Eileen Crawford of Umina has had a week of celebrations for her 100th birthday.
She has had three parties in five days attended by family, friends and well-wishers, all with large birthday cakes.
Umina Beach Women's Bowling Club celebrated its first member to turn 100 years old on Tuesday.
"Eileen Crawford has been a member since 1987 and has been a competitive bowler over the years," said men's club secretary Mr Peter Springett.
"She was delighted to have a party at her club with all the bowlers wishing her well.
"Marj Ransom, a long time friend and fellow bowler, gave an insight into Eileen's life and shared some bowling anecdotes.
"President Gale Hill welcomed Eileen's family and friends.
"We all sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed a beautiful birthday cake made by Judith Moroney.
"Eileen responded by thanking us all for coming and said how much she had enjoyed her years of bowling and stressed to us all 'never give it up'."
Another party was held on Thursday by Peninsula Village where Ms Crawford is a resident of Pam Palmer House.
"We celebrated 100 amazing years of Eileen Crawford with a celebration that aligned with our Happy Hour festivities," said chief executive Mr Colin Osborne.
"We had a delightful mix of residents who joined in on the fun, bringing their unique stories and experiences to the afternoon.
"Eileen, the star of the day, radiated with joy and shared her wisdom with all of us."
Ms Crawford's family celebrated her birthday at Club Umina on Saturday.
They reported "a wonderful celebration".
Eileen was born in 1923 in Orange NSW, one of six children.
She had three children in Sydney before retiring to Umina on the Central Coast in the 1980s.
As well as being involved with Umina bowling club, she also worked as a volunteer for Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary for 30 years.
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Peter Springett, UBMBC
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Colin Osborne, Peninsula Villages