Blog archive
May 2024
Springtime Visitors
05/07/2024
Freezing for a Good Cause – Credit, That Is
05/02/2024
No Discussion Meeting on May 3rd
05/02/2024
An Apparently Normal Person Author Presentation and Book-signing
05/01/2024
Flintridge Center: Pasadena Village’s Neighbor That Changes Lives
05/01/2024
Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month 2024
05/01/2024
The 2024 Pasadena Village Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
05/01/2024
Woman of the Year: Katy Townsend
05/01/2024
April 2024
Rumor of Humor #2410
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2411
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2412
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2413
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2414
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2415
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2416
04/28/2024
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
Tuesday, May 23 Pasadena Celebrated Older Americans
By Karen L. WhitmorePosted: 05/31/2023
Over 300 attendees participated in the second annual Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month resource fair at McDonald Park. The national observance of Older Americans Month was conceived by The Federal Administration for Community Living and this year their theme was “Aging Unbound.”
The event was hosted by Pasadena Village and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services through the Senior Commission, and presented by Home Instead-Pasadena. Additional sponsors included Anthem Blue Cross, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Han Research Lab, Huntington Health, Kaiser Permanente, Pegasus Home Health Care, and Villa Gardens. The Older Adults Resource fair could not have been possible without the financial contributions of all 28 sponsors. Over 50 exhibitors assembled for the purpose of connecting community members with the plethora of resources that are available to support older adults. Although the weather was overcast and chilly, everyone enjoyed the refreshments and connections. View all of the sponsors and exhibitors here.
Katie Brandon, the Executive Director of Pasadena Village and member of the Pasadena Senior Commission, served as MC for the event. Pasadena Village connects aging-in-place older adults with each other and the resources we need to live interdependently here in our community. Katie emphasized the importance of building community and commented, “As we strive to redefine aging at Pasadena Village, we find preparedness and relationships with service providers are key. We don’t know and often can’t control what may happen as we age, but we can find out now what options are available and who we can call when a situation changes.”
Vice Mayor Felicia Williams welcomed everyone to the celebration from the stage. In addition, Councilmembers Gene Masuda, Tyron Hampton, and Jessica Rivas, along with Senior Commission Vice Chair Howie Zechner, and Chair Chelsea Mason introduced themselves and communicated their commitment to improving the lives of seniors in the area.
We were challenged to acknowledge everyone’s diverse experiences of aging and how our community can work together to combat stereotypes. The Pasadena Senior Commission and Pasadena Village both work to examine preconceived notions of what it means to be an older adult, and both embrace the necessity of diverse perspectives in the mission to support a better quality of life for all older adults.
Exhibitors brought helpful giveaways such as hand sanitizer, pill containers, flexible ice bags, and tote bags. Everyone was invited to spin the Prize Wheel and win an array of grand prizes including a TV donated by Senior Living Placement, gift baskets, and many bottles of wine. Information was presented on enrollment into Medi-Cal/Medicare and how to use the transit system. The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center demonstrated stretches and moves to keep us limber. Sandwiches and fruit were provided along with hot coffee, a special treat on a chilly day.
Pasadena Transit Dial-A-Ride offered free rides to residents ages 60+ who are Dial-a-Ride members. (To apply for Dial-A-Ride membership, call 626- 791-7200. For all transportation inquiries, visit Pasadena Transit Website.)
We learned that Pasadena resources for older adults include world-class healthcare facilities, a vibrant art and culture community, accessible public transportation, numerous senior living communities, and many organizations focused on maintaining the health and well-being of older residents. With over 50 exhibitors, we know many learned of options that are available in our community.