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. l l l8 - wan-:31 t K) (:Hnomcw IWednesduy, December i7. 2014 Takin th th y em as e come . 1 ‘ g a \lltlllV) . Local woman celebrates her 104th birthday with a Simple resolution I L J ' BYBOBVIBANAC ; * I.” m . M 7 _ - ~ - City ofWaterloo , S elina “Sally” Martin wondered ‘ Winter Break Camp ‘ what the fuss was all about as the ‘ residents of Luther Village on [he ‘1’? City of Waterloo is offering its annual Winter ‘ Park retirement community gathered a. Break camp starting Dec. 22. l to celebrate herbinhday last Thursday. ': . The Camp is for kids aged five to 12. and Nilly has always been a simple soul ' includes days spent doing a variety of crafts, who doesn't like to make a big show of } .. sports. songs. games, trips and more. things. Even turning 104 was no reason The dates are Dec. 22, Dec. 23, Dec, 29. Dec. 30. to get excited as she got to spend the Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. from 8 am, to 5 pm. at the . day the way she enjoys the most â€" Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. sharing some time with her family and Trips or special events include: ‘ y friends over cake and coffee, - Dec. 22 â€" bowling ‘ When asked about telebrating 'Dec. I‘llâ€"movie another birthday Sally just chuckled. ' Dec. 29~airb0me trampoline ‘ "I'll take them as the) come." she said. ' DEC. 30 ~ Mad Science Wllh no grand pronouncements on ' Dec. 31 â€"SpOnS bonan/a being another year older, ' Ian 2 â€" A Magical Experience I host- surrounding still) weren't The cost per day is $42 per Child. lfyour kids are surprised by her modesty they tell a free this winter break. sign them up to play with . story of when Sally first moved into City ofWaterloo camp counsellors. ‘ 1 tither Village and wanted a walker, For program information call 519-8864177. . She still gets around well for some- ext. 280. or visit www.waterloo.ca/camp or email one born in 1910 But when she Selina "Sally” Martin. right, celebrated her 104th birthday last Thursday with her camp@waterloo.ca. noticed many of the other residents 5MB! Luella Martin, 90. in attendance. roommate had walkers she didn‘t want to stand Skate Witl] santa out from the crowd So, she got awalk~ lht' fact that her heart is also her father [immanuel was a well er even though she didn‘t need it. healthy shouldn't surpnse anyone. known builder in lilmira. lie was Dec, 21 at RIM Park The practical and pragmatic side of "She's as fit as a fiddle." said Luella. known for building bridges and homes > _ ‘ ‘ _ . _ ‘ Sally was also on displat when she first who remembers her sister taking care that still stand in the area today. ”‘9 K‘W Community W17“ [Jonst lUb '5 hold ‘1“ “1.41 to moxe into [mm-r Villdgp oi the younger kids before starting a That branch of the family was also mg a Spectalbkatevwnh 53ml l)ec. 31‘ mm” m 3 When asked why she 44-year career with the Bank of Nova known for its longevity, with l P'myijallhf' lJ‘lnsfiRlnk“? 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