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
Review of Election Results
By Sharon JarrettPosted: 11/22/2022
Prior to the start of the meeting there was a check in with a participant joining from Portland, Oregon on the recent vote to change the City Charter to a City Council format.
Once the meeting was called to order a number of issues related to the recent election were discussed which included:
1. The importance of the run off in the State of Georgia
2. The overall reassurance felt by the participants over the process and how well it went nationwide.
3. The number of young voters who not only registered but voted.
4. One participant noted being reassured by the outcome of the LA City Mayor's race and the LA County Sheriff's race.
5. The number of Secretary of State positions that were won by candidates who were not election
deniers was noted.
6. The number of candidates of diverse backgrounds was noted.
7. A question was raised about the qualifications for President and adding a Constitutional amendment
relating to criminal background being disqualifying.
8. The role of conservative media was discussed.
9. Gerrymandering was discussed in relation to Citizen Redistricting Commissions.
10. The relationship of 1619 Project to racial equity in outcomes was discussed.
11. The use of social media was discussed focusing on the development of greater ability to
use the platforms effectively.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM PST. The next meeting will be December 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM PST on the usual link.