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Double Dose of Happiness for Centenarians
Double Dose of Happiness for Centenarians
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Staff and residents’ faces were beaming when Century Park combined their monthly birthday party with a Halloween Party on October 31.
Recreation Coordinator Milene Rozmahel acknowledged the birthdays of all the participants born in October while she made a special announcement for the residents who were 100 years and over.
Sylvia O’Shea was born in Ontario on October 21, 1924. She was a year old when her family moved to a farm in Ranfurly where she grew up and lived her whole life. Sylvia credited living this long to working hard and enjoying her lovely family.
Sylvia’s neighbour, Louise Desrosiers from Ranfurly said Sylvia is a go-getter who knows what she wants, she is always happy, and doesn’t complain about stuff.
Annie Powley turned 101 on October 8. She grew up and lived most of her life on a farm near Vegreville. Annie credited living this age to working hard.
Bertha MacBeth (nee Giebelhaus) was born on July 5, 1924 and grew up on a farm 12 miles south of Vegreville. She said she lived to be 100 because she was always good to others and worked hard.
This event also included a lively performance of piano music by Tony Mapa, refreshments, and a contest for best costume and Jack-O-Lantern.
