Dorothy Hannisian, a resident of Broadway Mesa Village, is turning 100 on Wednesday, Sept 4, and the community is throwing a grand birthday bash that day.
It will be held 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the dining room at the community at 7231 E. Broadway Road.
She was born in town of Lake Placid, New York, and has been a resident of Broadway Mesa Village since 2017, according to a release.
Her first job was as a phone operator on D-Day. After making her way to Arizona, she found her calling as an activity director at a resort near the Superstition Mountains.
“Dorothy is a woman of endless curiosity and flair. At 65, she took up belly dancing and hasn’t stopped shimmying since. At the community talent show at the age of 98, Dorothy dazzled everyone, proving that age is just a number. She also loves Rummikub and often enjoys lively games with her best friend, Dorothy Freye,” the release states.
Hannisian has two sons. She credits her longevity to being a night owl who loves to stay up late and take life with a pinch of salt. Always keeping up with the times, she uses her computer regularly to stay connected and informed, the release states.
“Dorothy is incredible,” Brooke Rogers, executive director of Broadway Mesa Village, said in the release. “Her enthusiasm for life, willingness to embrace new experiences, and dedication to her community are inspiring, to say the least. We are honored to celebrate this milestone with her.”
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