Valley Residents Celebrate their 100th Birthdays!

 

 

SHELTON - Wesley Village staff, residents and guests gathered at Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community to celebrate the birthdays of six centenarians with a special luncheon on Tuesday, June 22^nd.

 

The event recognized five Wesley Heights residents who had or would be celebrating 100 years or more during 2016. Residents who were honored included: Helen Hagner (102), Isabel Roberts (102), Edna Flanagan (100), Susan Perkins (100), and John Girolamo (100). Also honored at the event was former Wesley Heights resident, Minnie Sutton, who celebrated her 106^th birthday in May. Sutton now resides at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is also located on the Wesley Village senior living campus, along with Wesley Heights.

 

The event, organized by Wesley Heights Activities Director, Linda Fera and Resident Services Coordinator, Donna Brice, included special guest speakers Chaplain Cathy Nickse, Coordinator of Spiritual Care for Wesley Village; David Lawlor, President and CEO of United Methodist Homes; and  Shelton Mayor, Mark Lauretti.

 

Proclamations were issued to each centenarian and hand-delivered by Mayor Lauretti who posed for a photo with each honored resident. David Lawlor shared words of wisdom from each of the centenarians and thanked them for their influence. “For all of the wisdom you bestow upon us and the way you support your fellow residents and our staff, we thank you very much for being part of Wesley Village. Happy Birthday!”

 

(This is a press release from Wesley Village)

 

Shelton facility honors centenarians

Pictured from left, John Tiernan (who will turn 100 in October), Anny May Finnucan (who will turn 100 in November), Ella Bradbury, 105, and George "Bush" Clark, 102. / Contributed photo
 

SHELTON - What’s the secret to living to 100? 

The residents of Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community here have lots to say about longevity, especially with the celebration of National Centenarian’s Day.

On Monday, staff and residents at Crosby Commons were thrilled to honor four centenarians in celebration of this special day, created to recognize and honor seniors 100 years or older.
George “Bush” Clark, who turned 102 this past July and Ella Bradbury, who celebrated her 105th birthday in April, were two of the distinguished residents acknowledged and celebrated for their many years.
Also honored were two residents who will be celebrating 100 years this fall; John Tiernan in October and Anny May Finnucan in November. The ladies were presented with flowers, while the men received a large box of gourmet chocolates.
A reception with cookies and coffee followed the ceremony.

When asked the secret to their longevity, the centenarians had lots of good advice: “Don’t smoke, eat your vegetables, volunteer and attend activities at Crosby Commons, and maintain a positive attitude!”
The residents also expressed that having a positive attitude helped them live through difficult times, including the Great Depression and the Hurricane of 1938. While many people can’t imagine living 100 years, Crosby Commons is proud to honor their centenarians as role models for the future of aging.
To all of the centenarians (and future centenarians!) living life with a positive attitude: thank you for continuing to educate and inspire us!

Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community is proud to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of aging seniors and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, faith-based not-for-profit organization based in Shelton.
For information about Crosby Commons, contact Lois, 203- 225-5000 or visit www. crosbycommons.org.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.