General News
19 April, 2024
Celebrating a century
WHILE her eye sight and hearing may be fading, May Spikin’s sense of humour and infectious smile are as bright as ever.
Surround by friends from the Warrnambool CWA, Mrs Spikin was thrilled to be treated to a home-made fruit cake, flowers and special gifts last Thursday afternoon to mark her 100th birthday.
“This is a complete surprise (the CWA members’ visit) but I’m very happy,” she said.
“These ladies are lovely friends.”
Mrs Spikin has spent more than five decades volunteering with the CWA, having first joined the Panmure branch in 1970.
She later moved to live in Warrnambool and then transferred to the Warrnambool branch where she continued her voluntary efforts.
“It’s lovely to volunteer and give something back to your community,” Mrs Spikin said.
According to president of the Warrnambool CWA Pam Andrew, Mrs Spikin is a remarkable woman who has given so much to the community.
“May is fondly regarded by us all,” she said.
“We enjoyed being able to celebrate this special birthday with her. We presented her with flowers, a decorated fruit cake, a knee quilt, a certificate of congratulations from our state headquarters along with several cards, including one from our state president, Jenni Nola.”
