Delores "Peggy" Burns celebrates her 100th birthday at Trailpoint Village. Peggy was born in Logansport, IN. She was married to George Collins for "too many years to remember," she said as she laughed. They had one son named Skip. Skip passed away three years ago. She was a school teacher at Swanson Elementary School for 25 years. She also loved doing housework and tending her garden. Her current favorite pastime is solving crossword puzzles and word searches. Peggy's advice for longevity is "Be a Christian," and go to church all the time.

Dessie Sturgeon is proud to be the mother of two sons, one of whom helped with the first moon walk and the other who is now a college professor. She likes watching the stock market but for years she relaxed by taking winter trips to Florida.

Dora Ross was a smart young lady. She graduated salutatorian and says, “Learning always came easy to me.” Math was her favorite subject, so she went on to become a bank teller for 21 years. Dora’s life advice is, “Life is preparation for whatever comes afterward. I had a lot of happiness and sadness in my life, but it was all for a reason.”

Dorothy Combs loves playing cards. She also loves fashion and dancing. She was employed several years at William H. Block Co. department store in downtown Indianapolis, where she worked in the cashier’s office and at Lazarus in the houseware department. After retiring, she returned to work as a grocery store food sample hostess. She did this until her late 80s, and she drove until she was 92. She was born in Indianapolis and grew up in the Fountain Square area. Her husband, John Combs, preceded her in death in 1987. She has one son, John.

Dorothy Jernigan started her career as a pediatric Navy nurse in Miami, Florida. She continued her career after moving to Fort Wayne, where she worked in a hospital. She finished her career as an assistant director of nursing. Dorothy never smoked or drank alcohol. She always ate a balanced diet and exercised as much as possible. Her faith in God and her strong family values propelled her long journey in life.

Beech Grove Meadows had a wonderful time celebrating our lovely resident Dorothy Johnson on her 100th birthday on October 26th.

Dorothy was born on October 26th, 1923. Her hometown is Mississippi, and her family, in particular her brother and sister, are very important to her. An important role she had was when she had to quit school as a child and work hard alongside her father, picking cotton. Dorothy enjoys singing and listening to gospel and dance music. She likes to be friends with everyone she meets. Her best day ever was the day she got married. Dorothy's best advice is, "Don't lie." She shared that the Lord helped her get here, and she is proud and blessed to have lived to 100 years young!

Happy 100th birthday, Dorothy!

Earl was born in Jennings County. He served in the Air Force for four years  during WWII, ending his career as a Sergeant.

Earl loved hunting and going fishing. He was married for over 40 years to the late Helen Schneider. In his spare time he enjoys watching sports, especially baseball.

When asked if he had any words of wisdom, Earl said, “Live it up!"

Edith Hallett is an absolute joy to be around. She loves playing games and spending time doing arts & crafts in the community. Edith is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She was married 68 years and had 8 children. Throughout Edith's career, she has been a college professor, business manager, diner worker and designer. Some of her hobbies include carving, building, gardening and art. Edith's tip for living 100+ years is, "Eat organic food and follow Jesus Christ." Happy 106th Birthday, Edith!

Hickory Creek at Winamac recently celebrated 101-derful years with Mrs. Edna Bonnell. We playfully asked Edna if she was 21 she said yes, except she feels 101.

Edna was born and raised in Pulaski County, she is a high school graduate and a mother of 4, one of her sons passed in 2014 and her husband passed prior to that. She used to work at the local grocery store and volunteered at her church, St. Peters. Edna played the piano and the organ for her church and here at Hickory Creek at Winamac as a volunteer as well. Her tips for living 100+ years is to be happy, don’t be grumpy. She enjoys playing Bingo, visiting with others, sitting in the sun and watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Price is Right." She has recently taken interest in a Baby Doll that she has affectionately named "Tootsie." She enjoys showing Tootsie to her visitors.

Happy 101st Birthday, Edna!