Jean Hendry (100) aboard the vessel Monarch yesterday as part of an Otago Community Hospice Monarch Club trip, as other members look on. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Miss Hendry, who will turn 101 on December 26, took part in a cruise yesterday along with other Otago Community Hospice bequest donors.
Members of the hospice's Monarch Club were treated to a trip aboard the boat as a way to thank members for their support.
Miss Hendry joined the club in 2004 after she decided to leave a bequest to what she described as a "worthy" cause.
She was thrilled to take part in the cruise and enjoyed seeing the harbour's wildlife as well as fields of white irises on the hills.
Many on board were able to recall memories of her as their school teacher at Otago Girls High School, where she taught for 22 years.
The trip was sponsored by hospice business partner ABN AMRO Craigs.
