Elsie H. Lerch, a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, celebrated her 90th birthday on Nov. 9.

Born in Northampton in 1920, Elsie attended Northampton High School and worked as a production manager at Western Electric for 31 years.Her passions over the years include sleigh riding, ice skating, and spending time with her friends at Peck's Pond.She is a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Northampton.