Dancing into his 100th Year

When administrators of The Fountains at Crystal Lake learned their resident, Earl Morrison, would be turning 100 on July 29th, they asked him what one thing he’d like to do for his birthday. His response: “Go dancing with my wife!”

They wasted no time arranging the date at a local dance hall and last Saturday, Earl got his wish. Decked out in his best suit, he took Shirley for a spin and even stole a kiss from his beautiful bride.

But that wasn’t all. Asked what meal he would like for his birthday dinner, Earl said “Roast beef, mashed potatoes and corn!” They arranged for a local restaurant to cater the meal, complete with a slice of birthday cake.

“We had fun making these wishes come true for Earl and Shirley,” said Gina Alessi, community life director for The Fountains at Crystal Lake. “Seeing how our residents thrive is always our best reward.”

Located at 965 N. Brighton Circle West, The Fountains at Crystal Lake offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. It is proudly managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, a company dedicated to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com or call 815-455-8400.