Regina resident celebrates 105th birthday with stroll down memory lane – Regina | 24CA News
A Regina resident celebrated her one hundred and fifth birthday with music, cake, items and strolling down reminiscence lane.
Muriel Blair, who was born and raised in Indian Head, Sask., celebrated an unbelievable milestone surrounded by family and friends.
“I feel great as long as I’m not in any aches or pains,” mentioned Blair, “as long as I’m healthy.”
The Green Falls Landing Retirement Home organized the celebration the place Blair was surrounded by her friends, household, mates, group members and particular dignitaries. Member of Parliament Michael Kram was amongst them. He mentioned he was invited to particular milestone birthdays, however Blair’s birthday celebration was a memorable one.
“Last fall I was invited to a 95th birthday party. Last month I was invited to a 100th birthday party. But I have to say 105 is a new record, at least for me,” mentioned Kram.
“Life is also a story of determination and resilience, which shone through in everything that she has done, whether it was looking out for her family, participating in sports, sewing, gardening or any other of her numerous passions and pastimes.”
The mayor of Regina additionally attended the birthday bash and emphasised how household, mates and prolonged household are what make a life pleased.
“At the end of the day, every community and every city, every province is made up of special people who live their life with love and in promoting the values of family,” mentioned Sandra Masters. “(Muriel) is a shining example of incredible 105 years of a life well lived.”
Una Mae Blair, Muriel’s oldest daughter, mentioned her mom was overwhelmed by the attractive birthday celebration.
“I think we’re all just blown away that they’ve done this for (my) mom,” she mentioned. “She’s a good mama, a very good mama.”
Blair has three daughters, 5 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and 4 nice, great-grandchildren alongside along with her adopted Spanish household. Blair hopes to make it to 106 years outdated and to have one other birthday celebration gathered with household and mates.
The Green Falls Landing Retirement Home organized the celebration Tuesday. Blair was born on April 11, 1918.
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