100 not out👏

It sure was a great celebration to honor Mrs. Violet Edwards (fondly known as Miss Vie or Aunt Vie) on her 100th birthday.  

She does not look a day over 75 and the function celebrating the milestone with a splash, was held in Parkland, Florida on Saturday night.

Channel 10 was there and aired this excellent report.

The you tube link is at:

https://youtu.be/DcS95kqOOkE?si=cgPMlIHQVADN7IE4.

I had a great time and took a ton of pictures as usual.😁

You know what was particularly inspiring? The fact that Miss. Vie got all the well deserved accolades while she was alive. As normally people have to die before you are told of their good works. 

And Miss. Vie herself shared some of her secrets to long life and happiness. Laugh a lot, don't worry, maintain a positive outlook on life, be kind and sociable. 

She is by far my most impressive role model and am so happy I was invited to share this milestone.

Great memories.

Famous songbird Marcia Griffith, former backup singer to Bob Marley, pays tribute.

Son-in-law attorney Everett, pays tribute.

Daughter Dr. Christine Edwards with husband Everett 

Jamaica's Consul General Oliver Mair hails Miss Vie.

In-law Dr. Hope Smith admires the cake with Miss. Vie.

In laws Colin (also leader/founder of Tallawah Mento Band) and wife Anette Smith pose with Miss Vie.

Jamaica's celebrated tenor Steve Higgins serenades Miss Vie.

Consul General Mair

Wayne Armond, (left) former leader of Chalice dance band now plays with Tallawah Mento Band led by Colin Smith.

Tariq Smith, Tallawah's drummer.

There was lots of entertainment throughout including music by Tallawah Mentor Band and a Mentalist/ magician?

The "mentalist" used Shadrach for one of his schemes😊

The dance floor was well used all night.

Drop foot, (Shake a leg) yes Miss. Vie👏👏🎂

Marcia Griffiths in action, members of Tallawah Mentor Band behind.

Carol and Shadrach. The huge venue in the background.

Tenor Steve Higgins with Carol 

With my designated driver/friend, Carol.

(Photos by Carol.)

Marcia in action

Happy my grandson came

The guest of honor enjoyed every moment.

When Miss Vie got her Batchelors degree at age 96, (4 years ago: https://joan-myviews.blogspot.com/2022/06/reflections-on-aging.html?m=1,)  she set up a scholarship fund to help needy Jamaicans in her homeland attend the University of the West Indies. For her 100th celebration, Miss Vie requested that invitees contribute to that scholarship fund instead of bringing her gifts.👏👍

Incidentally, we Jamaicans celebrate Senior Citizens Week Sept 24 to 1 October, so Miss Vie outstanding celebration was well timed!

It sure was a great night all round!😊

 The food and general catering service was top of the line, the decorations superb, the entertainment appropriate and enjoyable, and the valet service went like clockwork.