Thursday, April 18, 2013

Woman celebrates 105th birthday at Crosby Commons in Shelton

Pictured from left, Enid Heyse of Milford, Bradbury's niece, and her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patty Bradbury of San Diego. / Contributed photo

SHELTON -  Ella Bradbury, resident of Crosby Commons Assisted Living at Wesley Village recently celebrated her 105th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
 

Bradbury has lived at Crosby Commons for nine years, in which she ran the resident store, knitted lap robes and shawls for hospice patients and at 96, learned how to correspond with her family through e-mail.

In recent years, Bradbury has participated in the Crosby Commons Journey of Dreams program by taking a trip up in a hot air balloon and helicopter ride.

Bradbury continues to lead an active lifestyle by attending lectures, playing her nightly game of Rummikub and exercising daily in the Flex and Stretch program.

When asked what her secret to longevity Ella’s response “Take life easy and keep breathing!”

This information is taken from a press release.

 

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