Joyce Benner celebrates 100th birthday with Young at Heart seniors

Group photo with Joyce Benner

On April 19, 2023, there was a celebrity in the house at The Young at Heart monthly meeting. One of the members, Joyce (Creamer) Benner turned 100 years old. She was born on March 4, 1923, and grew up in Waldoboro.

When asked what she could say about her life, Joyce answered and said that her childhood was good. I had a good mother and father and they were always there for me whenever I needed them. I have always loved my six children and I have had a good life. She also has too many grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren to count.

Joyce and her husband, Alfred, lived on the Greely Road, in Windsor, where they raised hereford cattle and sheep and at one time they even had a pet monkey. She worked in nursing homes and she was also very well known for picking crab meat. When asked if she had any hobbies, she said with a chuckle, “picking crab meat.” She also enjoyed hunting and playing Beano.

Joyce had this advice for young people today. Very seriously she said, “Mind your own business.”

God Bless this lovely Lady!

Young at Heart Senior Citizens meet once a month, usually the third Wed­nesday at the Coopers Mills Lions Club, at noon. The next meeting will be May 17 and after the fellowship lunch, they will be playing Beano. FMI call 445-4930.

Joyce Benner on the occasion of her 100th birthday on March 4, 1923, with the Young at Heart Seniors Citizens group. (contributed photo)