Spring Hills Mt. Vernon Assisted Living was excited to  celebrate our resident, Dorothy Jones’ 107th birthday on Friday, February 5, 2016. Her actual birthday was the next day, Saturday, February 6, 2016. The party centered around the number 107 with 107 balloons, cupcakes in the shape of 107, highlights of significant events in the last 107 years and more. The story of her life was highlighted when she was presented with a picture collage of her life through the years as well as at Spring Hills and a plaque honoring her monumental birthday. Her family joined the celebration.
Check out the official Happy Birthday Shout Out that Mrs. Jones received on Friday, February 5 on FOX 5. Below, is the video clip!
Mrs. Jones was born on February 6, 1909. Born in Charlottesville, VA, Mrs. Jones worked as an elevator operator at the Palais Royal department story, later known as Woodward and Lothrop. Once married, she and her husband, Octave Jones, enjoyed traveling the country and overseas. She has lived at Spring Hills Mt. Vernon Assisted Living since 2007 and is the oldest resident. Mrs. Jones has one step daughter, Gloria Morris, and her daughters, Barbara Hunt and Wendy Morris. Her great-grandchildren are Aja and Jasmine Hunt.
About Spring Hills Mt. Vernon Assisted Living:
Spring Hills Mount Vernon, located at 3709 Shannons Green Way in Alexandria, provides premier assisted living and memory care with the finest amenities in the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC, area.
About Spring Hills Senior Communities:
All Spring Hills Senior Communities offer a distinctive and innovative approach to senior living and Home Care Services as led by Alex Markowits, President/CEO. Signature Touches is the company’s approach to offering services that are designed to meet the needs and preferences of residents and clients. Personal choice is top priority, which is exemplified by recreational programs led by professionals in one of the company’s eight communities located in NJ, VA, OH and FL or in their own home. For more information about their commitment to senior living, including information on Spring Hills Home Care Services, visit www.springhills.com.