But despite celebrating her 100^th birthday yesterday at Panthers Bathurst with John, her husband of 76 years, by her side, Ms Pringle was quick to stress that "it doesn't feel any different."

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"I know it's a special milestone, and that's wonderful, but it's just another birthday in my eyes," she said.

"The main thing is I still have my health."

Ms Pringle moved to Bathurst from Sydney's eastern suburbs 16 years ago where she, for many years, was heavily involved in the Maroubra and Bondi communities.

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"I used to do a lot of roller skating, regularly went for a swim and participated in ballroom dancing," she said.

"When I was young, Bondi had a big promenade across the sand that was knocked down during World War II in fear of a Japanese attack."

While she doesn't owe her longevity to anything in particular, Mr Pringle said she endeavours to maintain an active mind and a healthy social life.

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"I do a lot of reading, which often keeps me up until midnight, and I keep up the housework and cooking," she said.

"My Tuesday ritual is attending bingo at Panthers Bathurst, as it's vital to maintain a healty social life in your later years."

Panthers Bathurst general manager John Fearnley said it was an absolute pleasure to help celebrate Ms Pringle's major milestone.

"She's well loved by everyone at the club, and it's not every day you have a centenarian as a member," Mr Fearnley said.