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1619 Wide Ranging Interests
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Alexandra Leaving by Leonard Cohen
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Muse des Beaux Arts by W. H. Auden
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The God Abandons Antony by Constantinos P. Cavafy
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Ch – Ch – Ch –Changes
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Cultural Activities Team offers an ‘embarrassment of riches’
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Engaging in Pasadena Village
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Future Housing Options
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Message from the President
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There Are Authors Among Us
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Villagers Welcome New Members at the Tournament Park Picnic
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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas
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A narrow Fellow in the Grass by Emily Dickinson
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Haikus
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One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
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Poem 20 by Pablo Neruda
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Trees by Joyce Kilmer
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Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
05/28/2024

Farewell from the 2023/24 Social Work Interns
05/28/2024

Gina on the Horizon
05/28/2024

Mark Your Calendars for the Healthy Aging Research California Virtual Summit
05/28/2024

Meet Our New Development Associate
05/28/2024

Putting the Strategic Plan into Practice
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Washington Park: Pasadena’s Rediscovered Gem
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Introducing Civil Rights Discussions
05/22/2024

Rumor of Humor #2416
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Springtime Visitors
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Freezing for a Good Cause – Credit, That Is
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No Discussion Meeting on May 3rd
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An Apparently Normal Person Author Presentation and Book-signing
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Flintridge Center: Pasadena Village’s Neighbor That Changes Lives
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Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month 2024
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The 2024 Pasadena Village Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
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Woman of the Year: Katy Townsend
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Message from Board Chair Pat Dawe - THE PRESENT

By Blog Master
Posted: 07/06/2022
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A MESSAGE FROM OUTGOING BOARD PRESIDENT - PAT DAWE


In our tenth year as a Village we’ve had growth, transformation and fun--all at the same time. It’s been such an energizing experience, seeing how we’ve all worked to build on our strengths as an active and supportive Village. I want to highlight just a few of our achievements together as a Village this year:

 

• First, we’ve greatly expanded our fund-raising: Even as the ECS founding grant  sunsets, we’ve increased funding over last year enough to net us a $40,000 matching grant. The total to date includes over $80,000 in Foundation grants, over $60,000 in individual gifts, and over $30,000 in corporate gifts, business partnerships and event sponsors. That’s a solid financial position for us going forward.


• Secondly, we’re much more visible and connected with our community: We’ve developed 40 new community non-profit and business partners, and we’re providing over 20 education and cultural programs free and open to the public. We have 20% more newsletter subscribers (over 1000 now) and a leadership voice in the state-wide Village Movement California.


• We’re planning ahead: We’ve just completed our first ever -Strategic Plan -our road map to the future that supports our vision for Village growth, diversity and sustainability. It envisions lots of opportunities for us to work together next year, and to engage new members as they join us.


• And, we’re enriching the Village culture that we all treasure: That’s the web of relationships and activities for every Village member that was envisioned 10 years ago. With 24 new members this year, 120 volunteers, more than 6 new affinity groups, 60 Zoom meetings per month, The Wonder Years to orient new members, the beat will go on.


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