Blog archive
May 2024
Rumor of Humor #2416
05/14/2024
Rumor of Humor #2417
05/14/2024
Rumor of Humor #2417
05/14/2024
Rumor of Humor #2418
05/14/2024
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
Vintage Celebration: Aging in Place Like a Fine Wine
By Katie BrandonPosted: 09/28/2023
Celebrate the joy of aging and the contributions of older adults in our community at Pasadena Village’s Vintage Celebration on Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 PM. The Vintage Celebration will honor Lagerlof, LLP and Monica Hubbard at the historic Shakespeare Club Pasadena. Villagers, friends, and supporters are invited for a lovely evening of libations, hors d'oeuvres, live music, art, and raffle prizes. Regular tickets are $55, VIP tickets which admit two guests are $350, and sponsorships start at $1,000. Reserve your tickets and review sponsor benefits at www.pasadenavillage.org/events/1085
Artist Karen Bagnard will depict a dozen “Village Vintners” through art. She asked fellow Pasadena Villagers, “Have you ever thought of yourself as a fine wine, aged to perfection? Here’s your chance to think about it! How would you describe the taste? What would this wine be called? Are you a ‘fine’ wine or, perhaps, ‘less-than-fine?’ You can really have fun with this!” She will describe how each individual’s experience and personality would affect the characteristics of a fine wine. Each vintner will be represented by a beautifully designed wine bottle art piece with a label containing the name of the wine, description, and vintage (birth) year.
View these one-of-a-kind commissions, enter a chance to win other artist-designed work and specialized items in the raffle, listen to Art Deco Entertainment and enjoy the ambiance of the 1928 Shakespeare Club Villa. Honorees Monica Hubbard and representatives from Lagerlof, LLP will be recognized for their contributions to the founding and growth of Pasadena Village, and for their extensive dedication to the philanthropic community in Pasadena and Altadena. Casual cocktail attire is requested.
Over 90% of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age. Pasadena Village is the only nonprofit organization in this area dedicated to supporting aging-in-place older adults. The Vintage Celebration is sponsored by Convalescent Aid Society, Huntington Health, and Trust Properties USA and supports Pasadena Village's mission to foster vital independent living.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.pasadenavillage.org/events/1085 or by calling 626-765-6037.
Due to generous community support, Pasadena Village is able to offer free educational and cultural programs to the public including upcoming offerings on decluttering, Black artists, IT help, and several walking opportunities. View and sign up here.
About Monica Hubbard
Monica Hubbard has dedicated her life to sharing her love of music, supporting women and children, and building community in Altadena. Her extensive volunteer contributions to our greater community include her current involvement with Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena; Young & Healthy; ACT; National Women’s Political Caucus Greater Pasadena Area; the Mt. Lowe Chamber Players; and the Advisory Committee for Dr. Phlunté Riddle’s campaign for State Assembly.
Incredibly, she has been a founding board member of almost a dozen organizations, among them the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus; Vox Femina LA; The Women’s Room at Friends in Deed; Foster Care Project; Mt. Lowe Chamber Players; and Pasadena Village.
Monica also created two women’s e-newsletters, Altadena Women’s Network and Wired Women, now combined into one weekly publication that provides information about activities and events of particular interest to women in Altadena and Pasadena. (Learn more and subscribe at www.mjhubbard.com/wiredwomen.)
About Lagerlof, LLP
Lagerlof, LLP is the largest law firm in Pasadena with over 100 years of history. Not only leaders in the legal field, the firm and their attorneys support an extensive array of charitable endeavors, including through Lagerlof Cares, their charitable extension. Partner Nick Everett has served on Pasadena Village's Board of Directors for over five years and lent his incredible expertise on estate planning, as well as his community connections, to help Pasadena Village to grow and to assist older adults to plan well for their future. Pasadena Village, and the greater community, has been positively impacted by Lagerlof's generous support and Nick's leadership and service.
About Pasadena Village
Pasadena Village is composed of over 160 active older adults who live in the west San Gabriel Valley and adjacent areas. They stay connected via active walking and hiking outings, support groups, and discussion groups, and support each other and contribute to the local community as they age in place. They plan educational programs and cultural activities to engage in lifelong learning, and to connect with each other and the wider community. Pasadena Village is a nonprofit organization of adults over 55 whose mission is to foster vital independent living in a spirit of mutual support, enrichment, and inclusiveness. Visit www.pasadenavillage.org for more information.