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August 2026

Triumph Over Tragedy
08/31/2026

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained/Lost
08/30/2026

A Gallery of Neighbors: The Village Art Group’s Group Show
08/28/2026

A New and Improved Way to Stay Safer Online
08/28/2026

A Trip to The Geffen Galleries
08/28/2026

Barrier Free Living - A Path to Living a More Independent Lifestyle
08/28/2026

Conversations with Art
08/28/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
08/28/2026

Member Connections with Music Conductor Bill Bing
08/28/2026

Pasadena Heritage Walking Tour
08/28/2026

In Their Hands
08/23/2026

Ease of Being: Managing the stuff of everyday life
08/20/2026

A Tribute to Fire Debris Remediators and Their Super-Sized Dump Trucks
08/18/2026

Really Irene?
08/15/2026

There Is A Risk
08/09/2026

2026 Year in Review
08/03/2026

A Message From Your Newly Elected President
08/03/2026

Neighborhoods Within the Village
08/03/2026

Reflection from PUSD Intern Isabella "Izzy" Roberts
08/03/2026

Reflection on Service & Joy from 2025/26 President Dick Myers
08/03/2026

The Villager Engagement Team Welcomed 54 New Villagers
08/03/2026

Treasurer’s Report
08/03/2026

What Activity! The Cultural Activities Team Report
08/03/2026

An Even Exchange
08/01/2026

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Schmoozendoodle Is "Serious" Fun!

By Karen Bagnard
Posted: 09/28/2023
Tags: small group gatherings, Kären Bagnard

Villagers Jim Hendrick and I decided to start a playful monthly gathering called “Schmoozendoodle.” As Jim explains, “it is using art to create a fun, fanciful, open atmosphere for personal sharing. We develop art projects that focus on exploration and freedom.” He adds, “It’s all about the experience, with a focus on fun.”

 

Neither Jim nor I are therapists, but as artists, we can both assure you that creative energy has healing powers.  Research supports this. In addition, the approach to this gathering is really more about socializing and relaxing.  This is a stress-free, failure-proof event. 

 

Our culture does not often support the creative process, so many of us lack confidence in our artistic abilities. Jim and I lead Villagers on a fun-filled journey of discovering their inner artist.

 

These gatherings are usually on Saturday afternoons in my patio in Altadena. Villagers look for them each month when the calendar is posted, as attendance is limited. If you aren’t yet a Villager, consider joining so you can “Come for the doodle, stay for the schmooze!”

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