WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — On Sunday, May 31 Hazel Hawthorn celebrated her birthday and turned 95 years young. Social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant the celebration needed to be altered.
So at 10:00 a.m., members of Grace United Church and friends sang happy birthday to her outside of her house at 38 Gould St. in the village of Cobden. There was a 22 vehicle convoy of neighbours, church members and friends.
The birthday girl also received a birthday cake and many gifts, including “two beautiful planters” from the Historical Society.
The 22 vehicle convoy for Hazel Hawthorne’s 95th birthday celebration. 
One of the decorated vehicles in the convoy for Hazel’s 95th birthday. 
Birthday girl, Hazel Hawthorne, waves at the 22 vehicle convoy driving by to wish her a happy birthday. 
Rev. James Min sang Hazel Hawthorne the happy birthday song upon arrival. 
Rev. James Min delivered a handwritten sign to Hazel Hawthorne while singing her the happy birthday song. 
Rev. James Min and his wife Hester arrived after the convoy was over but still delivered gifts and smiles. 
Evelyn St. Amour gave Hazel Hawthorn her card with a “gift card holder”. 
Hazel receives her card from Evelyn St. Amour.
