Ms Janina Matusiewicz was born on 30 March 1919 in Rozdół (near Lviv). She has lived in Bolesławiec for 30 years.
She raised a son and has an adult granddaughter. She is a seamstress by profession. On 30 March, Ms Janina Matusiewicz celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. At the birthday celebration, she wore an outfit she had sewn herself.
Ms Janina runs her household independently, but she can always count on help from her neighbours. Her closest family lives outside Bolesławiec and remains in close contact with the family matriarch.
Ms Janina reads a great deal, mainly literary fiction. She is very interested in current political and social events in Poland and around the world. She gets her information from newspapers and magazines. She takes advantage of the services offered by the Day Care Centre, which gives older people access to various activities and rehabilitation.
The birthday celebrant is a person of high personal culture. In her community, she is appreciated for her kindness, cheerful disposition and open attitude towards people.