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Bolton Clarke's Centenarian Club

Bolton Clarke's Centenarian Club

Bolton Clarke’s Centenarian Club, launched in 2017, honours and records the lives of centenarian clients and residents from across our Home and Community Support services, Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care.

Explore the stories of our recent Centenarian’s below.

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05 November 2024

A love story born from WWII for veteran and centenarian

It’s been 82 years since Banora Point centenarian Ruth joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) on 5 November 1942, in search of adventure.

04 November 2024

Varsity Lakes woman still loves a party at 101

Bolton Clarke The Terraces, Varsity Lakes resident Mona has celebrated her 101st birthday bigger and better than her last.

03 October 2024

Sunshine Coast centenarians share their secrets to long life

Keeping your friends close and staying in good health are the keys to ageing well for Sunshine Coast centenarians Joy and Lorraine.

11 August 2024

36,520-odd days of living for Westhaven retiree

For Bolton Clarke Westhaven retirement village resident John “Ralph”, variety truly is the spice of life – and what he believes is his secret to reaching his 100th birthday.

14 June 2024

Cairns local is taking one-day-at-a-time for 100th birthday

Cairns local Maureen has turned her hand to diverse roles over a century – including a one race stint as a racing jockey!

08 May 2024

Hazel’s cooking her way to her 100th birthday

Bribie Island local Hazel is celebrating her 100th birthday on 10 May,  celebrating with five generations of family.

01 May 2024

Hard work, self-control pays off for Ridgehaven centenarian

Ridgehaven aged care resident Vytautas (Vic) has celebrated his 100th birthday thanks to what he says is hard work and self-control.

10 April 2024

Codebreaker, world-traveller, farmer and now centenarian

Former Bletchley Park code breaker and Goodna resident Christine has never let a hurdle get in the way of adventure.

19 March 2024

Local centenarian shares century-rich words of wisdom

Counting down the days until his 100th birthday, Kenmore local Alan says part of celebrating his 100th birthday is having a rich reservoir of experiences to share.

04 March 2024

Family the secret to positive ageing for Marthe, 103

Celebrating 103 remarkable years, Beechwood aged care resident Marthe Chasle is joyfully reminiscing about a life rich in family devotion and marked by a vocation of caring for others.

08 March 2024

Family, food and fitness behind Betty’s 102 years

Ask Elizabeth (Betty) Carse what’s her secret to living well at 102 and she’ll tell you it’s simple; faith, good food, exercise and hobbies. These simple things have kept her well into her golden years.

29 February 2024

Ipswich Airforce Veteran celebrates 100 years

Ipswich veteran Doug Simonds is the latest Bolton Clarke Milford Grange Retirement Village resident to join the Centenarian Club as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

13 February 2024

Battle of Porton veteran joins the Centenarian Club

Taking each day as it comes is the secret to long life, according to Townsville’s newest centenarian John Gehringer.

01 February 2024

Pinjarra Hills local reflects on 100 years in Brisbane

From humble beginnings in Hendra in the 1920s, Ethel has called Brisbane home for the past 100 years.

17 January 2024

A lifetime of service for Centenarian Harry

Members of the SA Police joined the party at Charles Young aged care resident Harry’s 100th birthday, honouring the newest Centenarian Club member’s more than 40 years on the force.

18 December 2023

100 years of “I can do this” for local Logan centenarian

From training as an aircraft electrician to hairdressing and spearheading a women’s health movement, Logan centenarian Elizabeth, better known as Betty, hasn’t slowed down for the past 100 years.

30 November 2023

Aged care resident Katie celebrates 106 years of smiles

Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens, Currumbin Waters resident Katie doesn’t see her 106th birthday as any reason to slow down.

30 November 2023

Bolton Clarke centenarians join Premier for 100+ Club

It’s not every day you celebrate being over 100 years old with more than 50 other centenarians, but that’s exactly what Bolton Clarke residents had the chance to do this month.

28 November 2023

Good genes, future focus secrets to Bill’s 100 years

Good genes and a little bit of luck are the secret to Albert Ian ‘Bill’ Eaton’s longevity, according to the long time Bribie local.

15 November 2023

A birthday worth celebrating for Janet

Keeping active is the secret to a long and healthy life according to Allity Claremont Terrace resident Janet Gibbs, who celebrated her 102nd birthday this month.

01 November 2023

Life’s a laugh for Bribie Cove resident George

Bribie Cove resident George is a self-professed ‘sunworshipper’, so for him there is no better way to reflect on 100 years of life than sitting on beautiful Bribie Island reminiscing about all the places he has been – and enjoying a good laugh.

01 November 2023

Lillian’s big celebration

Cunningham Villas resident Lillian says she has never been one for big birthday celebrations - but she is willing to make an exception for her 100th birthday this month.

06 October 2023

100 years of memories for Centenarian, Allen

Avonlea Grange resident Allen is the latest member to join Bolton Clarke’s Centenarian club, marking his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at his home in Mentone.

22 September 2023

Gold Coast centenarian reflects on his time in the bush

When Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens resident Bob set sail for Australia with his family in 1928, he shared the ship with one of Australia’s most recognisable icons – the last arches for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

16 June 2023

Baycrest resident’s 100 years of memorable moments

From mistakenly signing up to become a nurse and being caught in a rowboat in an ocean whirlpool to experiencing Cyclone Tracy in 1974 – it’s safe to say Bolton Clarke Baycrest resident Dorothy's century has been anything but dull.

13 March 2023

At home support client dancing his way to 102

Celebrating his 102nd birthday on the 28th of February, Bolton Clarke At Home Support Client Nicholas has spent the milestone reflecting on a life well-lived.

30 November 2022

Centenarian shares memories from across the globe

At 101, Wantirna centenarian Maria has spent more than a century travelling around the world.

07 November 2022

Betty’s 100 years thanks to “pure luck”

After years apart due to Covid-19, there was a reason for Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens retirement village resident Betty and her family to come together and celebrate for a very special 100th birthday.

19 October 2022

Bill’s century of going with the flow

Joined by RSL and RAAF representatives, Bolton Clarke Westhaven residential aged care resident Clyde, better known as Bill, celebrated his 100th birthday in style this month.

29 September 2022

Local hockey legend celebrates 105th birthday

Maryborough local Cecilia believes it’s important to live every day well, and after almost 105 years she continues to live by that advice.

15 September 2022

Grace still cooks up a storm at 101

Avid cook Grace, 101, says she is happy to share the recipe for a long life and reveal some of the secret ingredients.

27 July 2022

A Flying Launch for ‘A Prodigious Leap’

Between turning 100 and deteriorating eyesight, you’d be forgiven for not expecting Bolton Clarke Bicentennial resident Tom Barry to be joining a list of new authors. But Tom is out to prove you wrong!

25 July 2022

Centenarian May says turning 106 is the icing on the cake

May Lowe may not officially be a supercentenarian – the term given to people over 110 – but living independently at 106 certainly qualifies her as super.

13 June 2022

100 years of memories for Addie

Adeline (Addie) has lived in the Bolton Clarke Fairview Residential Aged Care community for five years. A country girl at heart, her 100th birthday is good reason for her and her family to take a trip down memory lane.

27 April 2022

Dancing on the tables at 100 years old!

“It’s my birthday! I’m 100, come and help me celebrate and we’ll dance on the tables,” - that’s what Peggy Guinea’s invitation to her 100th birthday celebration stated. The Milford Grange resident had a birthday to remember, with neighbours from the co-located retirement community where she lived for eight years coming to join her friends from the residential aged care, along with family, staff and volunteers.

21 April 2022

Itchy Feet Lead Margaret to Neverland

Margaret Black and J.M Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, have one little thing in common. They were both born in Scotland, five miles from Dundee, in the ‘wee red toon’ called Kirriemuir. Coming from a long-living lineage, the Bolton Clarke At Home Support client truly embodies the spirit of never growing old, as she celebrated her 103rd birthday in April.

22 March 2022

100 reasons to celebrate for local Centenarian

She has travelled the world but Cairns has always been home for Bolton Clarke Farnorha residential aged care’s newest centenarian Audrey, who holds a lot of fond memories and treasured history in the Far North.

11 February 2022

Community a lifetime connection for local Centenarian

Community is key for Townsville local Minna Ede, who this week celebrated her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay. The Centenarian has lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression and now a pandemic. Despite the adversity, she says the secret to living a long life is to find happiness in the people around you.

14 December 2021

100-year-old enjoys fruits of his labour

It has been a life well lived for 100-year-old Bolton Clarke Darlington resident Bert Barker. As he celebrates his very special milestone, the Banora Point local is sharing his wisdom with the community.

23 November 2021

Love is all you need

Bolton Clarke Chelsea Retirement Village resident Grace Alexander’s story is literally part of the fabric of the Wide Bay community.

17 September 2021

75 Years of Fun, Adventure and Love

Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens residential aged care residents Harry and Helen Christian have been soulmates for three-quarters of a century. Recently, they celebrated 75 years of marriage amongst friends and family at their home in Currumbin Waters.

26 March 2021

Dot's birthday worth a century’s wait

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Burgess couldn’t wait to turn 100. In fact, she’s been waiting with such anticipation that she couldn’t believe the day had finally arrived.

12 March 2021

World traveller salutes her 100th birthday with a cup of gin

Dandenong woman Irene Lyall will celebrate 100 years of travelling the world this week – and she’ll be marking the occasion with a teacup filled with gin.

05 February 2021

Mildred’s marvellous centenary of surprises

For Mildred Goldsmith, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 16 January, life has been marvellous – and full of surprises.

16 December 2020

Santa’s Christmas Alf(ie)

When Bolton Clarke Centaur Memorial, Caloundra aged care resident Bert Kennelly dressed as “Santa Senior” at his 101st birthday celebrations this month, he didn’t know he would be accompanied by his own Christmas Alf(ie).

14 December 2020

Crosby a sweet Christmas memory for Irene, 103

Bing Crosby’s White Christmas may be one of the most popular songs of all time – particularly at this time of year – Bolton Clarke at home support client Irene Gates it has special significance.

07 December 2020

Helen celebrates her 101st birthday with sweetheart Harry

Helen Christians’ exact birthdate is a mystery. She was born at home in Belfast, Ireland at the end of 1919 but by the time her father went down to register the birth a few days had passed, and the real date has been lost over time.

06 November 2020

Tough cookie celebrates centenary

One week after moving into Bolton Clarke’s brand new state-of-the-art residential aged care building at Fernhill community in Caboolture, Edna Anna Curr celebrated another significant milestone - her 100th birthday.

05 November 2020

The queen in lime green: Thelma celebrates 100 years

When seated near to Thelma Young at her 100th birthday party at Bolton Clarke’s Milford Grange aged care community, you’d be forgiven for thinking you had been seated next to the Queen herself.

28 August 2020

Double century celebrations for Townsville couple

Reaching a century is always cause for celebration but husband and wife centenarians Max and Lorna have double the reason to celebrate in coming weeks. Max turned 100 on 28 August, with Lorna’s birthday close behind on 21 September.

19 August 2020

One hundred reasons to smile at Centaur’s Seniors Week celebration

Four Sunshine Coast centenarians have been honoured today at Bolton Clarke’s Centaur Memorial residential aged care community in Caloundra with a special morning tea to celebrate their life achievements this Seniors Week.

02 June 2020

Mackay’s ‘happiness queen’ celebrates 100th birthday

You’d be forgiven for thinking Almira Argent is too good to be true, such is the level of joy, happiness and positivity she radiates ahead of her 100th birthday on Sunday 31 May. “It’s absolutely wonderful,” she says. “It’s lovely – I’m overexcited.”

22 April 2020

Veteran Ralph Edwards shares 101 years of memories

For Bolton Clarke Milford Grange resident Ralph Edwards, ANZAC Day has added significance every year. Born in Roma, in central western Queensland, on 21 April 1919 during the final months of World War I, Ralph served Australia in World War II in the Citizens Military Forces and then the Australian Imperial Force, spending time in Labuan, Borneo working on 40,000-gallon prefabricated steel fuel tanks.

07 December 2019

Centenarian Helen celebrates a life filled with love

Helen Christians was born in Ireland in December 1919 on a date that has remained a mystery - but that didn't stop celebrations for her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens.

29 November 2019

Social butterfly Thelma sparkles at 103

The secret to a long and happy life? Gratitude, according to Inverpine resident Thelma Sprott, 103.

18 October 2019

Encyclopedia Mary shares 100 years of memories

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Mary Schultz is far younger than her 100 years. With a memory many would envy, a quick wit and broad knowledge of local history those who know her call her the walking encyclopedia.

10 July 2019

Welcoming our newest Centenarian Club members in Brisbane

Nine Brisbane centenarians were honoured when Bolton Clarke hosted its second annual Centenarian Club morning tea at Brisbane City Hall on Tuesday, 2 October.

10 July 2019

Victorian centenarians kick up their heels

Five Melbourne centenarians joined in Bolton Clarke’s first Victorian Centenarian Club  celebration on 12 October, coinciding with the Victorian Seniors Festival.

10 July 2019

He’s been everywhere – Caloundra’s centenarian doctor recalls the path that led him to Australia

From a childhood in India to study in Edinburgh, Scotland and wartime service in south-east Asia and Africa, it’s taken 100 years for Bolton Clarke Centaur Memorial resident Michael Innis to make his way to Caloundra.

29 May 2019

Good wife, long life says centenarian Charles, 102

At 102, Bolton Clarke Baycrest, Hervey Bay resident Charles Roberts credits his long life to “a good woman”.

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