
President Linda Lee hands out jade plants to former presidents and current charter members. From left: Karen Wong, Vi Mar, Deanna Chinn, Helen Kay and Neta Ding. (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
By Assunta Ng
On April 23, I was fascinated by one phenomenon at the Jade Guild’s 50th anniversary celebration at the China Harbor Restaurant. There were quite a few ladies in their 80s and 90s.
Longevity is a gift, but to be able to achieve the status of “great grandma” is a tremendous blessing. I found not just one, but nine of great grandmothers out of 90-plus guests. How wonderful!