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Q & A with Woodlands Park Retirement Village resident Colleen Astbury

What are you most passionate about?

Spending time with my grandkids and great-grandchildren and helping others wherever I can.

What would your last meal be?

Cheese and crackers!

What was your most memorable moment?

Marrying my late husband and raising a family.

What was your favourite subject in school?

Textiles and cooking.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

I would love to have seen Elvis perform live on stage.

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

I would invite only people who have been taken from Earth too early; my late husband, my beloved mother and father and aunties and uncles to share one last meal together.

What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?

Dancing with the Stars.

How would you describe your fashion sense?

Comfortable!

Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life?

Yes, the dog my late husband left for me.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

Everything and anything, I love to cook!

Where is your dream holiday destination?

Anywhere with family where I can enjoy time with my grandkids.

What were you like as a kid?

I was shy, quiet and helpful. I was always really good and didn’t want to upset mum or dad.

What is your favourite colour and why?

My favourite colour is black – I have always loved it.

Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

I’m most definitely an introvert.

What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to?

Why my late husband was taken away too early. It’s just not fair.

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