RIGHT? YOU THINK YOU’D THINK? SACRAMENTO AREA WOMAN IS CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE THIS WEEK? YEAH. HER NAME IS NORMA LAVELLE, AND SHE’S 105 YEARS OLD. THE WOODLAKE SENIOR LIVING FACILITY IN SACRAMENTO HOLDING THIS SPECIAL EVENT TODAY. NORMA STILL TAKES PART IN EVENTS THERE AT THE CENTER. SHE’S GOT A GREAT SMILE THERE. SHE GOES TO THE SOCIAL GATHERINGS WITH ALL OF HER FELLOW RESIDENTS AND STAFF. AND TODAY SHE TALKED ABOUT SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT HER LONG LIFE. I’VE DONE A LOT IN MY LIFETIME. I’VE BEEN A PAINTER. PORTRAIT PAINTER FOR THE LAST 10 OR 15 YEARS. BEFORE THAT, I WAS A STENOGRAPHER AND A ONE GIRL OFFICE, AND I WAS A DRAFTSMAN DRAFTSMAN FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. WOW. AND I WAS A SET DESIGNER. QUITE THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED A LITTLE PARTY CARD THERE GOING BY WITH ALL THE WINE IN THE BACKGROUND. THEY’RE GETTING READY FOR A FUN TIME. HO
Sacramento woman celebrates 105th birthday with special event
Updated: 5:29 PM PST Jan 13, 2026
Norma Lovell, a resident of Woodlake Senior Living Facility in Sacramento, celebrated her 105th birthday this week with a special event organized by the center.Lovell, who remains active by attending social gatherings with fellow residents and staff, shared insights into her long and accomplished life.”I’ve done a lot in my lifetime. I’ve been a painter, portrait painter, for the last 10 or 15 years. Before that, I was a stenographer, and I was a draftsman for mechanical engineering. And I was a set designer,” Lovell said.The celebration included a party cart with wine, adding to the festive atmosphere. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Norma Lovell, a resident of Woodlake Senior Living Facility in Sacramento, celebrated her 105th birthday this week with a special event organized by the center.
Lovell, who remains active by attending social gatherings with fellow residents and staff, shared insights into her long and accomplished life.
“I’ve done a lot in my lifetime. I’ve been a painter, portrait painter, for the last 10 or 15 years. Before that, I was a stenographer, and I was a draftsman for mechanical engineering. And I was a set designer,” Lovell said.
The celebration included a party cart with wine, adding to the festive atmosphere.
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