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Chick Mahr, a resident of Silvergate Fallbrook, celebrates her 100th birthday with her fellow residents outside during a drive-thru celebration, Sept. 11.
The residents of Silvergate Fallbrook enjoy a variety of classic cars during a drive-thru celebration for neighbor Chick Mahr's 100th birthday.
Family members of Chick Mahr celebrate her 100th birthday with Silvergate residents in Fallbrook.
People drive their cars with happy 100th birthday signs for Chick Mahr at Silvergate Retirement Residence in Fallbrook.
Bud Roberds, who turned 100 years old March 30, 2020, wishes Silvergate Fallbrook resident Chick Mahr a happy 100th birthday.
Silvergate Fallbrook resident Mike Rose enjoys a drive-thru celebration for Chick Mahr's 100th birthday in Fallbrook.
Silvergate Fallbrook residents celebrate their neighbor, Chick Mahr's 100th birthday during a drive-thru celebration.
Silvergate Fallbrook residents Donna Barton, left, and Daphne Croswell celebrate Chick Mahr's 100th birthday during a drive-thru celebration.
Chick Mahr watches the parade celebrating her 100th birthday at Silvergate Fallbrook.
If you were driving through Fallbrook and ended up at North Brandon Road on September 11, 2020, you would've been met by an endless line of extravagant old cars, balloons, and posters leading up to the Silvergate Fallbrook. This socially distanced parade was a celebration for the 100th birthday of longtime Fallbrook resident Ada "Chick" Mahr.
Mahr has lived here in Fallbrook since 1923, she graduated from Fallbrook High School and she worked all around the "Friendly Village." First, she worked in a lemon packing house, and then she moved on to work in the cafeteria at Fallbrook High School where she continued to work for 28 years. Mahr even helped build the cafeteria building that still stands today.
Mahr said that her favorite part about working at Fallbrook High was the students. Since she spent so long working at the high school, she was able to meet thousands of Fallbrook High students, which brought her joy.
"I liked getting to know all the kids," she said.
One thing she enjoys about Fallbrook is being close to all her friends.
"I love living in Fallbrook with my friends," she said. She also enjoys the community and all that Fallbrook has to offer.
This year, when she woke up on the morning of her birthday, Mahr had no idea what she was in for. When she went outside, there were cars wrapped around the parking lot and on the street, all patiently waiting in line to celebrate with her. As they passed by, they waved signs, honked horns, and wished her a very happy birthday. Many of the other residents from the retirement home were also outside to watch the parade with Mahr.
"I was very surprised to see everyone," she said.
She was most excited to spend time with her family on her special day. A few family members even came from Florida; Mahr said she was very happy to see them. "Florida is a long ways away."
Mahr said that it feels great to be 100.
She went on to say, "I don't like the aches and pains, but I feel good. I feel really good."
When asked what her favorite part of her day is, she exclaimed "Breakfast!" At 100 years old, Mahr looks forward to her breakfast of poached eggs every morning. Along with insight as to why breakfast is easily the best meal of the day, Mahr offered some advice to the young people living in Fallbrook.
"Have a lot of fun living," she said. "Be safe, but have some fun."
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