| April 30, 2020 – Stockton, CA – Windsor Hampton Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Stockton, California, hosted a “drive through parade” to honor a resident, Dorothy Ulvang, at its’ care center who is celebrating her 100th birthday. In a typical time, Windsor Hampton Care Center would celebrate residents’ significant life milestones, such as their centenarian birthday, with an onsite party, inviting family and friends to attend. However, due to the restrictions of COVID-19, an alternative celebration took place. Family, friends and community neighbors decorated their cars and made posters, honoring the centenarian. They drove by the facility honking, waving and sharing their good wishes. All attendees received a bundt cake, compliments of Mike Robinson of Nothing Bundt Cakes. “During this time of pandemic, the celebratory event was a welcome opportunity for the community to come together and join in something positive while staying safe in their vehicles,” says Kriste Merin, Area Director of Business Development. “We are certain Dorothy felt the love of the entire Stockton community.” Parade included cars from: · Hospice of San Joaquin · Blossom Ridge Home Health & Hospice (2 vehicles) (Birthday Person’s Hospice company) · Optimal Hospice · Aplus Home Health and Hospice · Community Hospice · Victor Randolph: KRVR: The River 105.5, KVIN: The Vine 107.1 · Tim Ulmer: Ulmer Photography (past State of California Small Business of the Year), past Stocktonian of the year. · Cindy Foster: Member of Mayor Michael Tubbs, Reinvent Stockton Task Force · GNR Enterprises: Glenn Richardson · Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce: CEO Douglas Wilhoit · Nor Cal Ambulance (Vehicle and ambulance) · Stockton Fire (Vehicle, truck and hook/ladder rig) · Various staff family members TV footage from the event can be seen at KCRA at https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-woman-s-100th-birthday-celebrated-with-parade/32326313 |
