Meet 106 year-old Elva - crowned Queen for a day!

Residents at Woodhaven Aged Care Home in Lockhart, NSW, dressed up as kings, queens, and other characters for a special themed photoshoot.
The event, created to bring joy and connection, encouraged even quieter residents to join in and have fun
Each resident received a professionally framed portrait to remember the heartwarming day

Residents at Woodhaven Aged Care Home in Lockhart, NSW, were treated like royalty when they were crowned King and Queen for a Day for a special photoshoot.

General Manager Lisa Krebser said the idea originally began as a Mother’s Day concept before growing into a full celebration for all residents.

woman in purple with crown — Elva, who turns 107 in July, got into the spirit of the day! Credit – Respect Woodhaven Volunteers

Each resident got to choose their own outfit, with some opting for classic royal looks while others went for something a little more unexpected.

One resident, Paul – whose surname happens to be King – joked, ‘I didn’t want to dress as a king. I’m always a King. I wanted to be a cowboy.’

man in cowboy hat — Paul’s dream of becoming a cowboy came true. Credit – Respect Woodhaven Volunteers

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At the end of the shoot, residents received professionally framed portraits to keep as a lasting reminder of the day.

Resident Denise said the experience brought everyone together.

woman in pink with crown — Lilian chose pink and pearls! Credit – Respect Woodhaven Volunteers

‘It was a lot of fun. Even the residents who don’t usually join in got involved,’ she said.

It was picture-perfect from start to flash!

man in king-like crown — Cyril looked regal in his outfit. Credit – Respect Woodhaven Volunteers

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Brigid Auchettl is the Deputy Features Editor at that’s life! Starting her journalism career in 2015 she has had bylines published in that’s life!, Woman’s Day, New Idea, WHO, Take a Break, That’s Life (UK) and more.