What 107 Years Looks Like: A Senior Living Community Celebration at Glen Park Monrovia | Anna Bailey’s Story

Some birthdays feel a little more special than others.

At Glen Park Monrovia, we recently celebrated something truly rare—Anna Bailey’s 107th birthday. And honestly, it wasn’t just a birthday. It was a moment. The kind that makes you pause and reflect on what a full, meaningful life really looks like.

Getting to Know Anna

Anna was born on March 23, 1919, in Evansville, Indiana. Just saying that out loud puts things into perspective—she’s lived through generations of change, challenge, and progress.

She started school at four years old and graduated high school at just fifteen. From there, life moved quickly. She helped support her family, earned her own income early on, and later attended Indiana State Teachers College, where she met her husband, Virgil.

Like many women of her time, Anna made sacrifices for her family—but she never stopped moving forward.

A Woman Who Led the Way

There’s something incredibly powerful about Anna’s story. Not because she sought recognition, but because she kept showing up, even when things weren’t easy.

She became:

• One of the first Black women to work as a secretary in her field

• The first Black woman to work for the City of Newton, Kansas

  
  

These weren’t small moments. They were breakthroughs.

And yet, when you talk about Anna, what stands out isn’t just history—it’s her spirit.

She once met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who told her:

“Don’t think about yesterday… think only of today… and with God’s help, you will reach your goal.”

That mindset stayed with her. You can feel it even now.

A Day in the Life of Anna at Glen Park Monrovia

If you spent a day at Glen Park Monrovia, you’d see exactly who Anna is.

She loves reading—especially the Bible. She joins activities. She plays Bingo. She shows up for art and healing classes. She’s warm, friendly, and easy to talk to.

She’s the kind of person people naturally gather around.

And maybe that’s the most beautiful part—at 107, she’s still engaged, still connected, still very much herself.

A Celebration of Life, Family, and Community at Glen Park

Her birthday brought together so many people who care about her and this community.

Residents from other Glen Park communities came to celebrate. Our team was there. Community partners joined in. Even the City of Monrovia recognized her life with a Certificate of Recognition, presented by the Mayor and City Council.

There was laughter, conversation, and a real sense of appreciation in the room. Not just for her age—but for everything she represents.

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.

For families, it’s knowing your loved one is not just cared for—but truly known.

For partners and care teams, it’s seeing that support goes beyond medical needs. It’s about honoring a person’s story, their identity, and the life they’ve lived.

Because at this stage of life, those things matter even more.

Anna once shared something simple, but it stayed with us:

“I want my last address to be 110 N Mountain Ave.”

That’s Glen Park Monrovia.

And when you hear that, you understand—this isn’t just where she lives. It’s where she feels at home.

107 years is incredible. But what’s even more meaningful is how those years were lived—with strength, faith, and a deep sense of purpose.

We’re grateful to celebrate Anna. To learn from her. And to be part of her story.

If you ever want to see what that looks like in real life, we’d love to welcome you.