90+ Birthday Party celebrates Maine Township seniors 90 and older

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Three centenarians joined 133 Maine Township residents 90 and older who were celebrated at this year’s 90+ Birthday Party. From left are Bernice Schweichler, 101; Township Clerk Peter Gialamas; Township Assessor Susan Moylan Krey; Grace Doyle, 101; Trustee Kimberly Jones; Trustee Susan Kelly Sweeney; Trustee David A. Carrabotta; and Jean Lusco, 103.

When Maine Township’s MaineStreamers held its first 90+ Birthday Party in 2001, just 20 nonagenarians were honored at the event, according to Marie Dachniwsky, MaineStreamers Director. This year the 136 people 90 and older were celebrated with a luncheon and entertainment and presented with a flower and certificate in recognition of their longevity.

Dachniwsky said special thanks were in order for all the birthday celebrants and their families. Sponsored by Maine Township, Asbury Court, Generations Health Care Network, Brookdale Niles, Brookdale Des Plaines and Eli’s Cheesecake, the event which grows more popular each year is held at Chateau Ritz.

“This event honors our oldest residents not only for their longevity, but for the contribution that each one has made to the history of our township,” said Laura J. Morask, Supervisor. “We are honored to be able to recognize them each year at this 90+ birthday party which commemorates this milestone in their lives.”

MaineStreamers is a social group for seniors that provides a broad array of educational programs and recreational activities. Enhancing the quality of life, MaineStreamers promotes independence, self-esteem encouraging socialization and learning. Membership is free and open to all Maine Township residents 55 and older.