Birthday parties are always special, but surely a century birthday milestone is the most extraordinary.
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And that’s why Ruby McMillan got two.
After initially celebrating with her family at the Deniliquin Golf Club on September 14, a second celebration was hosted at Orana last Friday - her actual birthday.
Multiple generations of Ruby’s extended family and friends attended. This included Deni High and River Region Early Education students who have met Ruby through the intergeneration program.
Orana put on a grand birthday with refreshments, cake and speeches.
Ruby is the facility’s second living centenarian, joining Russell Eames who will be 102 later this year.
(Back from left) Matt and Ian McMillan, Steve Dalitz and Patra McMillan; (front) Kristi Dalitz, Jenny McDonnell, and Joanne McMillan.
Glenys and John McNamara.
Kaiden Joss and Cheryl McMillan.
Ed McMillan, Bill Randall, Ken McMillan and Mick McDonnell.
Piper Crozier and Indi-Rose Pogue.
Stella Bashford, Daisy Keane and Cheryl McMillan.
Sophie Redden, Macie Ezard and Halie Chadderton.
Phoebe Crothers and Bella Zanatta.
Ruby McMillan and Leanne Keech.
Ruby McMillan on her 100th Birthday.
Ruby received many letters and gifts including a letter from King Charles III.
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