Blog archive
April 2024
Stimulated by "Caste"
04/22/2024
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
A Letter from New Director Katie Brandon
By Katie BrandonPosted: 01/05/2021
Dear Pasadena Village Members and Friends,
I am excited to introduce myself to you and look forward to getting to know you, or reacquaint myself with you in this role, in the coming months. I am Katie Brandon, the new Executive Director of Pasadena Village. I am so fortunate to follow in Peggy’s footsteps and help further the Village in its second decade of existence. The community and the Members that I have gotten to know already are so vibrant and multifaceted. I look forward to applying my skills, experience, and leadership to enhance what all of you have already built together over the past 10 years.
I have worked in nonprofit management for nearly 15 years, most recently as Development Manager at the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation where I managed foundation relations, the annual fundraising Gala, and corporate and community partnerships. Prior to joining the Arboretum, I was Assistant Director at Pasadena Museum of History where I managed the development, operations, volunteers, and earned income activities. During that time, I was able to forge many amazing relationships throughout the greater Pasadena community.
With your support, we will prioritize increasing the visibility of Pasadena Village, attracting and welcoming new members, and strengthening our funding relationships. The Board and committees have already laid the groundwork for many partnerships and a focus in the coming months will be to enhance these and add new collaborations throughout our greater Pasadena community.
In order to further Pasadena Village’s growth, I look to you, our members and supporters, to continue to share your stories and experiences of our intentional community so others can learn about this way of living. Together, we will build on Pasadena Village’s mission to foster vital independent living in a spirit of mutual support, enrichment, and inclusiveness.
Please know I am always a phone call or email away.
Best Wishes,
Katie Brandon