Blog archive
April 2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
BRAS FOR A CAUSE
By Blog MasterPosted: 05/26/2021
This year the Pasadena Village entered its first bra in the popular and fun 18th Annual Bras for a Cause sponsored by Soroptimist International of Glendale. Village member Karen Bagnard has created and submitted at least a half dozen bras over the past years, and has won several awards.
“What a great way for the Pasadena Village to get some exposure and take part in a fun project!”, she exclaimed at a Membership Committee meeting. She then invited other Village members to join her on the “Support the Bra Team.”
With creative guidance from Karen and Lucinda Haagenson, and support of team members Paula Rao, Toni Kavanaugh, and Billie Spinat, the Pasadena Village bra titled, “Little Old Lady of Pasadena Village" was born!
It began over wine in a “bra-storming” meeting held on Zoom. The team wanted the bra to exhibit all the wonderful events the Village has to offer incorporated into the design. The theme this year was “Wonderful Women” to which the statement became, “The Little Old Lady of Pasadena Village has it all!” And the bra displayed just how much right down to two ping pong balls strategically placed, to highlight the Village ping pong group.
Once completed, the “Support the Bra Team” held a happy hour viewing for members of the Village. From there Lucinda submitted photos and the creative team all did high-fives as they waited to find out the results of the judging. “The Little Old Lady of Pasadena Village” won “Most Humorous” Award. The beautiful lucite “trophy” and the framed award will be available for viewing in the Village Office… along with the bra.
Being on Zoom this year instead of the usual gala dinner at the Oakmont Country Club, presented a unique challenge in this pandemic year. Soroptimists met the challenge and were able to execute a fun and profitable event to support women battling cancer. This turned out to be one of their most fun and successful events ever - even on Zoom! And it was a great way for Pasadena Village members to contribute their creative skills towards a worthwhile cause.