Blog archive
March 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
VILLAGE VIPs BRIDGES THE GAP
By Blog MasterPosted: 05/01/2021
Bridge the Village Gap
Several members of the AgingNext Village in the Claremont area were invited to join the Pasadena Village VIP (Variously Impaired People) meeting in April, via Zoom. They were curious about what we do and thought maybe they could duplicate this group in their village.
VIP member Karen Bagnard explained the purpose of the group. “We started as a group of people with visual challenges and have since opened up to anyone facing the loss of any function that impacts the way they live. We come together to share challenges, find solutions and keep a sense of humor about life with the goal of keeping our lives whole. As a part of this effort we have invited speakers to present important information to the Village and to inform us about resources in the community.”
The AgingNext visitors enjoyed the meeting so much they asked if they could participate on a regular basis as they explored the possibility of starting their own group in Claremont. Everyone liked the idea of “bridging” the two villages with the common purpose of helping each other meet the challenges of growing older while remaining as independent as possible.
The Pasadena Village VIP group illustrates the power of belonging to a community. There are many resources in the community that any person can access with a little investigation. But it often takes the encouragement and support of those around you to take the first steps, and more importantly, take the next steps. And because of Zoom, AND the courage and adaptability of older adults who take advantage of it, a supportive community can develop across geographic distance.
The topic of the next meeting will be about finding live-in help. Where do you find helpers and how do you decide which ones to trust in your home? Members will do their own research and share their findings at this meeting. The VIP group meets at noon on the third Monday of the month. The next meeting will be on May 17 on Zoom. If you are interested, please call the Pasadena Village office at 626-765-6037 for more information.