By Matt Fetinko

Local’s 100th birthday an opportunity to celebrate, spread holiday cheer

Dec 22, 2020 | 6:57 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — “I’ve still got my wits about me that’s the part I really am thankful for.”

November 13th, 1920 was the day Nell Glass was born. Today, she sits proudly as one of Prince George’s most experienced residents. Her 100th birthday was supposed to be a grand event with family and friends flying in from around Canada but, like so many things, COVID-19 threw a wrench in those plans. Instead, a smaller and safer event was held at her care home.

“I love butterflies so they made 200 butterflies to put above me,” explained Glass.

“I was sitting underneath the canopy of butterflies and some lady brought down her beautiful dishes so I had lovely china to have my cake and coffee with. We sat at a table and everybody came up to wish me a happy birthday.”

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Glass, or GeeGee as she is affectionately known by her family, three kids, four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Unfortunately, though, only two of them could be there for her grand milestone. Planning began ten years ago when Glass turned 90. Excitement crept back in when 95 came and then again when she hit 99. She was able to meet virtually with everyone and fortunate to have some visitors when possible.

That luxury of meeting in-person is not always available nowadays. That is another reason for the belated-birthday visit which also served as an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer.

“I’m a teacher here in Prince George but I’m also a Pampered Chef consultant and Pampered Chef is known for their spoons. So I put the idea out to everybody to do some spoon orders and deliver them to our elders to let them know we are thinking about them,” Sue Trabant said.

Sixty the spoons are being given to seniors at the Riverbend Manor and The Chateau with support being shown as far out as Saskatchewan. Trabant said they are also raising funds for food banks and have had sponsors purchase gifts for healthcare workers.