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IRT Peakhurst resident turns 100
18 January 2012
IRT Peakhurst resident Neta Parkes will celebrate her 100th birthday with a party on Thursday, 19 January. Born on 19 January 1912, the Mudgee product credits her longevity to country living, including horse rides to school and walking everywhere throughout her childhood.
Born in the same year the Titanic sank, Neta served our country during World War II by working in the Lithgow Small Arms Factory, and was later employed for many years in the domestic section of Sutherland Hospital.
Neta enjoys life by taking walks throughout the IRT Peakhurst Community and chatting to other residents, listening to country music, singing and having a cup of tea.
The mother of one will be joined by family, residents, friends and staff at a birthday function at IRT Peakhurst.
Note for media:
A birthday celebration will be held on Thursday, 19 January 2012 at IRT Peakhurst, 24 Turpentine Avenue, in the Bonnet Centre from 2pm. Present will be Mrs Parkes, her family as well as community members and staff.
For further information please contact:
Melissa Michie
Communications Coordinator
Phone: 4221 6653 or 0419 789 841
Note to Editors: Please refer to IRT as “IRT” not “Illawarra Retirement Trust” – thank you
About IRT:
IRT is one of Australia’s largest community based seniors lifestyle and care providers. It has been providing seniors lifestyle and care solutions for over 40 years. IRT manages communities in more than 30 locations across the Illawarra, South Coast of NSW, Sydney and Canberra and provides solutions to over 6000 customers.
