Young at heart

Young at heart

Young at heart

Seniors enjoy spring craft fair at Ayre manor Lodge

Residents at Ayre Manor Lodge held a craft sale on  April 10. Enjoying themselves, left to right, are 100-year-old Louise Heywood, Gwen Towell, Letha Andersen and Merna Fleming.

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