By Ana Karen Perez Guzman

Reporter

The 1920s came to life at Joy Block’s 90th surprise birthday party Monday.

Block was surrounded by family and friends at the Maple Valley Community Center.

Her family decided to have the party at the community center since she has been going there for more than 25 years, Block’s daughter, Jamie MacDonald said.

They also knew she would want all of her friends from the center to be at her party, so having it at the center was perfect, MacDonald said.

It was only fitting they made it a Roaring ‘20s theme since Block was born in 1926.

Block dressed up in a Roaring ‘20s outfit complete with a feather headband.

Block’s family got a lot of help from Tracy Jones, the director of senior programs and transportation at the community center, and her staff, MacDonald said.

She said they couldn’t have pulled off the surprise party without their help.

They served hors d’oeuvres, lunch and dessert. They set up decorations and a photo booth for the party, along with family photos to share with her friends.

They also invited some of her friends from Pantera Lago, where she previously lived in Kent, MacDonald said.

Including their family, about 75 people were in attendance.

“The surprise party went off without a hitch and I think everyone had a fun time,” MacDonald said.