Alice celebrated her 100th Birthday in April, at Gordon Colling House. Alice started her birthday celebrations with visits from her Son and Daughter, care staff and housing manager delivering cards and flowers. This was followed by a birthday celebration and cake in the dining room with the other residents. Everyone joined in with singing happy birthday, which Alice thoroughly enjoyed.
Alice continued her 100th birthday celebrations, with a family party at Gordon Colling House on the Saturday following her birthday. Alice said she felt overwhelmed with the visits from her family, the cards, flowers and gifts she received.
Alice proudly received her telegram from King Charles and Queen Camila, which she has on show in her flat for everyone to see. Alice has said she is still waiting to receive her Centenarian Bounty and is looking forward to treating herself. The centenarian bounty is paid to all Irish nationals on their 100th Birthday.
