Today is Valentines Day and a couple from Mitchell is looking back on 53 years together.

Elvira and William Enns met through friends and have lived in the Mitchell area since they got married in 1966.

Although many people celebrate Valentines Day in several different ways, Elvira Enns says they keep things pretty simple.

"Sometimes we’ll go out together for a meal or just a drive," she adds.

Enns notes communication and commitment are some of the keys to a long happy life as a couple and says you learn a lot simply by going through life together.

"Spend some time together alone and just appreciate each other," is one word of advice Enns gives to younger couples hoping to reach a similar milestone.  

The Mitchell Seniors Centre held a Valentines Day themed spaghetti lunch on Wednesday with a guest speaker from Southern Health talking about living with a healthy heart.