On April 10, Country Meadows of Allentown residents and friends celebrated the 100th day of the year and five special birthdays.

Antoinette Crane, Herman Lipton, Florence Smith, Evelyn Stauffer and Roma Weber have reached or surpassed the century mark.

The ladies' day began with a visit from Cathy Cox, of Matura Salon, who styled hair and applied makeup.

The official festivities included the reading of a proclamation sent by Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski and an individual presentation from State Senator Pat Browne, R-16th, by his Chief of Staff Ellen Millard-Kern.

The honorees and their guests were treated to a luncheon with all the trimmings. Pianist Carol Scott, also a Country Meadows resident, entertained during the meal.

In her closing remarks, Marti Haller, Country Meadows' director of marketing, captured the feelings of the centenarians' relatives and friends.

"We adore you, we admire you, and most of all, we love you."