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MonteCedro looks at 12 risk factors of aging Jan. 28-29

On Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29,  MonteCedro, a planned Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Altadena, will host Roger Landry, MD, MPH, to share his insights from his new book Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging. In his presentation, Dr. Landy will discuss how to control the Mayo Clinic’s 12 risk factors of aging.

Seating for this event is limited. To register, please visit www.montecedro.com/info or call 877-305-6013.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 28, at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 29, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: MonteCedro Presentation Gallery, 153 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Pasadena Senior Center salutes veterans Nov. 11

from the Pasadena Senior Center

Every year Pasadena says thank you to America’s veterans, salutes their service, honors their sacrifice and promises their dedication to our nation will never be forgotten.  

The annual Veterans Day commemoration in front of Pasadena City Hall will begin at 10AM Monday, Nov. 11, and will end with a flyover by the Condor Squadron of World War II-era planes at 11:11 a.m.

At 11:30 a.m. the salute to veterans will continue when everyone is invited to the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., where hot dogs, salads and cherry cobbler will be served. Entertainment will be provided by The Bob and Bernie Show.

Prepaid reservations must be made at the Pasadena Senior Center front desk no later than Thursday, Nov. 7. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.

For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 685-6724.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.

Free October events at Pasadena Senior Center

from the Pasadena Senior Center 

There is something for everyone at the Pasadena Senior Center in October. Events listed below are free for PSC members. Some events require advance reservations as noted.  

• Parkinson’s Disease Education – Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8 and 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn about chemical reactions that cause the disease on Oct. 1; learn how to navigate challenges for caregivers on Oct. 8; learn how the disease is diagnosed, common symptoms and diagnostic tests on Oct. 15.  

• The Unexpected Leak – Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. Unexpected leaking can be inconvenient and embarrassing for women as well as men. If you have stress incontinence or urge incontinence, eating habits and activities such as pelvic floor exercises can be beneficial. Become informed at this special workshop. 

• Rediscovering Hope – Thursdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, at 3 p.m. Rediscovering Hope is a support group for members grieving the death of a loved one. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information call Jody Casserly at Vitas at (626) 918-2273, ext. 7455.

• Food Distribution Program – Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. – After months of being closed to new applicants, this program is now open again to members ages 60 and older who meet low-income guidelines. California ID and an income statement are required. The Food Distribution Program is offered the first Friday of every month (626) 685-6732.

• Speed Up, Clean Up and Revive Your Windows PC – Tuesdays and Thursdays beginningOct. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. If your computer is too slow or programs are freezing up, it’s time for some TLC. Bring your laptop to delete programs you don’t use, check for viruses and clean up temporary files and other items to improve Internet browsing speed. Pasadena Senior Center computers will be available as well for demonstrations.

• Medicare Resource Fair – Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Checking your current Medicare and prescription drug plans with other programs and making informed decisions ensures that you receive the best possible health care. Representatives from insurance companies and health plans will provide information and answer questions. From noon to 1 p.m. there will be a special overview of Medicare options and upcoming changes for 2014. Box lunches will be served to the first 50 people with confirmed reservations. (626) 795-4331.

• Gourmet Dining Club – Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. Join us for lively conversation and great food at this month’s featured restaurant, Bella Italia, 7232 N. Rosemead Blvd. in San Gabriel. Call team captains Margaret Lawson and Syd Heyman at (626) 794-5858 to make your reservation.

• Advanced Planning – Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. Before and at the time of a loss, wrong decisions and delays in proper planning can increase costs and stress to everyone involved. This open discussion about the advantages of preplanning will help members and their families avoid pitfalls. Everyone who attends will receive a free tote bag.

• Health Fair – Friday, Oct. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. Glucose screenings (with two-hour fasting required) and blood pressure and hearing screenings are among the services offered. Health fairs are offered the third Friday of every month. For more information call (626) 685-6732.

• LA Opera: Falstaff – Monday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. In honor of Giuseppe Verdi’s 200^th birthday, an LA Opera community educator will discuss the crowning glory of the composer’s magnificent career. His comic masterpiece “Falstaff” is an unabashed celebration of Merrie Olde England’s lusty days and bawdy nights. When Shakespeare’s portly knight of Windsor hatches a plot to improve his love life by courting two married women, he launches a flood of comic chaos and romantic misadventure.

• Men’s Health: Testosterone and Cholesterol – Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. Learn about the relationship between these two related compounds and how to maximize your physical well-being.

• Book Club at the Center – Friday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Read “Black Flower” by Young-Ha Kim and then join other members of the Senior Center Book Club for a discussion. In 1904, as the Russo-Japanese war deepened, Asia was parceled out to rising powers and the Korean empire was annexed by Japan. Facing the loss of their nation, more than a thousand Koreans left their homes to seek new lives in Mexico. A tale of star-crossed love, political turmoil and the dangers of seeking freedom in a new world, “Black Flower” is an epic story based on a little-known moment in history. For more information call Judy Starlight at (626) 685-6706.

• Friday Movie Matinees – Fridays, Oct. 4, 11 and 18, at 1 p.m. Great movies can take us to different places and times unlike anything else. Oct. 4: “42” (2013) starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford; Oct. 11: “Hitchcock” (2012) starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren; Oct. 18: “Barefoot in the Park” (1967) starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

For information about free events or to become a member of the Pasadena Senior Center, visitwww.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.

 

Seniors: "right-sizing" your move at MonteCedro event

from MonteCedro

As summer comes to a close, several San Gabriel Valley residents will be revisiting their “spring cleaning” list this fall to ready their homes for winter, reclaim new-found space, and prepare for their next move as they begin to transition from their current residence to their new home. To tackle the challenge of sorting and purging, MonteCedro, a new planned Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Altadena, is hosting a “right-sizing” event with Greg Gunderson on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

During the workshop, Gunderson, co-founder of the National Association of Senior Move Managers and owner of Gentle Transitions, will provide tips on how to reduce the stress of moving, downsizing and decluttering for surrounding area residents. He will also address floor planning, sorting, packing and resettling into a new home. Additionally, a donation box for the Altadena Public Library will be on-site to collect new and used books. Space is limited for this event. To register, please visit www.montecedro.com for information or call 877-282-1584.

The event will be Thursday, August 29, at 10:30 AM or 5:30 PM at MonteCedro Presentation Gallery, 153 E. Holly St., Pasadena.

 

Community Health Fair at Senior Center Oct. 13

Over forty vendors will be showing at the 2012 Community Health Fair at the Altadena Senior Center on Sat., Oct. 13, from 9 AM-12 PM.

There will also be health screenings, to include blood pressure, diabetes and balance testing.  The first 100 people in the door get a free continental breakfast.

For more information call 626-798-0505.  The Altadena Senior Center is at 560 E. Mariposa St.

 

Senior Center celebrates 30 years

by Timothy Rutt

The Altadena Senior Center held a dinner/dance to celebrate 30 years of operation on Sat., May 5.  Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich was the keynote speaker, with a fine dinner, including cake (above) and musical entertainment.

Senior Center offers Health & Information Fair Sept. 25

The Altadena Senior Center is holding its fourth annual Health & Information Fair on Sat., Sept. 25, from 9 AM-noon.

The Health & Information Fair will offer free blood pressure and diabetes screening, over thirty vendors, and much more.   A free continental breakfast is being offered to the first 100 attendees.

The Center is located at 560 E. Mariposa St. in Altadena, and offers a respite for seniors 55 and over to socialize, learn from over 30 classes, take trips throughout California and work in their fitness center.  Yearly membership fee is $15, trips and classes are extra.

For more information, call 626-798-0505.

Episcopal Homes considering selling Alhambra property

And now the Episcopal Home Communities, owner of the MonteCedro property/vacant lot west of Lake, are considering selling the Scripps Kensington in Alhambra (where many Altadena Scripps Home residents were relocated to allow development of MonteCedro).  Episcopal Home Communities has signed a letter of intent to sell the property, the potential buyers being a group of physicians who plan to redevelop it into a "state of the art" senior facility.  Alfred Lee at PSN has the scoop.

Assemblyman Portantino offers "Senior Scam Forum"

State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino is offering a "Senior Scam Forum" on Fri., May 29, 1-3 PM at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. 

The forum will be an educational event to educate seniors on scams, fraud, and identity theft.  For more information, contact the center at 626-795-4331.

Altadena Katrina survivor is senior volunteer of the year

The LA Daily News has a feature today celebrating people who volunteer their time, everything from mentoring to fundraising to helping out the sheriff's office or county coroner.  Altadenan Ernestine Sala, 78, was named county senior volunteer of the year.  Sala, formerly of New Orleans, lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and was determined to do her part when she resettled here.  It's one of several inspiring stories in the article. 

One flu over

Flu shots will be available at the Altadena Senior Center for those qualifying from 9 a.m.-noon today, 560 E. Mariposa St.