Marguerite Bucchino marks her 101st birthday in style

Marguerite Bucchino celebrated another year of life as she turned 101 in January.
Bucchino was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on January 27, 1918. She and her family have been residents of Miami Lakes for about 35 years. Her son Richard Bucchino takes her to the monthly meetings of the New Horizons group at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church located at 6600 Miami Lakeway North.
Bucchino celebrated with her New Horizons family and friends on January 22. New Horizons is a group of elders (65 years and older) that get together each month from September to May to celebrate birthdays, have lunch, play games, pray and have a great time. The meetings are free and run from 10 a.m. to noon by a group of volunteers. Each meeting the elders look forward to seeing familiar faces as well as newcomers, have a great time and make new friends.
Bucchino was greeted by dozens of friends and members that kept raving about how great she looks. Bucchino says she feels great. “The secret to 101 years is to live one day at a time”, said Bucchino.