Party time: Vicki Smith (sitting, front left), celebrates her 100th birthday with other Doutta Galla Harmony Village residents (standing, from left) Lyn Smith, Margaret Clark, Ollie Oehm, Joyce Kay, Marlene Wilson, Barb McCulloch, Keith Smith, Doreen Smith and (sitting, front right) Jeffrey Green.
Vicki Smith had 100 reasons to smile on Thursday, September 29, as she celebrated her 100th birthday.
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Vicki — whose real name is Violet — had a huge party to celebrate reaching the century milestone, complete with birthday cake and a singer providing entertainment.
Staff at Doutta Galla Harmony Village bought Vicki a new outfit for the party and organised all the celebrations for her and other residents of the aged care facility.
Milestone: Vicki Smith celebrates her 100th birthday on Thursday.
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Rechelle Zammit
Loving the attention, Vicki waved to everyone as they sang Happy Birthday at her party.
Vicki was born in Yorkshire in England on September 29, 1922.
She left school at the age of nine to help out her family, and used to work in textiles as a machinist.
Joy: Vicki Smith waves to everyone as they sang Happy Birthday.
Vicki has three children from her first marriage, but they are estranged, while her second husband is deceased.
Before moving into Doutta Galla Harmony Village in Shepparton in 2019, Vicki lived in the independent living units there.
Celebrations: Vicki Smith (front) with (back, from left) Janine Eggert, Elaine Gravina, Samantha Young, Navjot Noria, Jaswinder Gill and Suman Chhabra.
Her hobbies included gardening, knitting, shopping and craft.
She also used to own a fox terrier and loves animals.
These days Vicki enjoys hand massages, having her nails done, attending concerts, arm chair travel and singalongs.
Taking it easy: Vicki Smith (front, centre), celebrates her 100th birthday with (back, from left) Dawn Smith, Sue Beitzel, Mel Lines (front, left) and Kahla Dodd (front, right).
Sometimes she does some cooking, as well as colouring and painting.
She also loves to be around people and chat to the other residents and staff, whom she thinks of as part of her family.
Vicki was pleased with her birthday celebrations and being the centre of attention.
Occasion: Vicki Smith is all smiles at her 100th birthday celebration.
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