A royal message for Queenie – Orpington resident celebrates 100th birthday

A resident at a care home in Orpington celebrated her 100th birthday with a message from the Queen and revealed the secret to living a long and happy life.

A very special birthday celebration took place at Care UK’s Foxbridge House, on Sevenoaks Road, when resident Queenie Freeman turned 100 years ‘young’ on 7th September. 

 

To mark the occasion, Queenie revealed the secret to a long and happy life is ‘going with the flow’ and enjoying the journey that life takes you on, despite the obstacles it may throw. 

For Queenie’s milestone birthday, the home team organised an afternoon tea party, surrounded by her friends at Foxbridge House, and complete with a sing-along to music from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, which got everyone in the party spirit. 

Stella Barnes, Home Manager at Foxbridge House, said: “Queenie is a much-loved and popular resident at Foxbridge House, and it was fantastic to help her celebrate this incredible milestone."

“With a name like Queenie, we knew we had to plan a truly British affair to celebrate her big day. The team quickly got to work on planning a traditional afternoon tea party where we read out the Queen’s message and enjoyed scones with jam and cream."

Queenie was born on 7th September 1921 in Reading. After finishing school, Queenie worked in a shoe shop as a cashier, where she quickly became a popular member of the community with her friendly personality and dedication to providing a tailored service for her customers. Queenie has three daughters, one son and three grandchildren. 

Queenie moved to Foxbridge House in 2015, and continues to enjoy hobbies including ballroom dancing, listening to classical music and spending time outdoors. She also likes spending time with animals, particularly the home’s recently appointed Canine Relations Manager, Reggie.

Foxbridge House has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. 

For more information about Foxbridge House, please call Customer Relations Manager, Dorothy Ayonmike, on 01689 769 229, or email dorothy.ayonmike@careuk.com.

For more general information on Foxbridge House, please visit careuk.com/foxbridge-house.