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Century Of Excellence: Lutheran Crossings Celebrates Centenarians

The Moorestown home celebrated its residents who are 100 years old or will turn 100 in 2019.

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown kicked off the year by celebrating its residents who are 100 or who will turn 100 in 2019. Community Life Director & Volunteer Coordinator, Saralynne McDowell spearheaded the Century of Life Celebration on Jan. 4.

“I am inspired by our residents each and every day. Our centenarians have been gifted with a long, well-lived life and I wanted to celebrate them as well as the important things in life like hope, love and memories,” McDowell said.

The guests of honor included: Carl Wilfrid, 100, Ann Kassekert, 99, Madeline Malerba, 100, Alfreda Tarka, 100, Beatrice Watson, 101 and Estella White, 105.

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The event included entertainment from a bag piper and an appearance from the town crier who shared historical facts about Moorestown, as well as refreshments. The party took place in the community’s newly renovated Cultural Arts Center.

Below are images from the event, provided by Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown.

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