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Coniston woman celebrates a century at Sudbury Downs

Vera Leclair of Coniston had two very special birthday requests this year to mark an amazing milestone. Vera wanted to spend the day with family and friends and she wanted her party to take place at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs.
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Vera Leclair recently celebrated her 100th birthday at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs. Supplied photo.
Vera Leclair of Coniston had two very special birthday requests this year to mark an amazing milestone. Vera wanted to spend the day with family and friends and she wanted her party to take place at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs.

Wishes granted! After all, how can you say no to a woman celebrating her 100th birthday?

“My team was honoured and overjoyed to make Vera’s incredible milestone birthday a very special event,” said Todd Hilton, general manager of OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs, in a press release from OLG.

Leclair and her family were given the royal treatment when they arrived. Her favourite slot machine was roped off for this special event and as Leclair enjoyed her time on the gaming floor, many people stopped to extend their best wishes.

The woman and her guests were then escorted into a specially-decorated party room full of treats and birthday cheer all prepared by the staff at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs.

Three of Leclair's five children were able to be at their mom’s party, and were overjoyed to see her so happy. “My mom is a very independent and spirited lady who truly enjoys having a good time,” said Beverly Brassard.

“I had such a wonderful birthday here that I plan to celebrate each of my next birthdays at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs,” Vera told the gathered crowd. “Thank you so much.”

Leclair is so loved that this was in fact her second party to mark her milestone birthday. More than 200 people gathered in her home town of Coniston last week to celebrate with her.

“From the entire team at OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs - Happy 100th Birthday Vera!” the press release said.

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