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
Pasadena Village Visitors – Another Benefit of Community
By Suzi HogePosted: 10/23/2023
Ron Scott, one of our Village Visitors, has been visiting some folks for several years. At the latest meeting of Visitors, he said, “I love doing my visits; I get so much out of it. I get more out of it than anyone.”
As part of Pasadena Village’s large volunteer training event that took place in September, volunteers were asked how they might like to get involved. Some Villagers indicated an interest in becoming a Village Visitor. Not only do they visit fellow Villagers who would like to have some company, they gain the benefit of getting to know another interesting Villager and forming a very special relationship. “It’s a way for the Village to make sure everyone remains connected,” said Ron.
Participants in the Visitor training session learned about and discussed activities, procedures, and safety precautions. The training was planned by Diane Kirbis, Board Member and retired nurse, Sue Kujawa, Village Board President, Priyanka Kumar, Volunteer Coordinator, and myself, a Villager and retired educator. The group shared stories and ideas. Sue Kujawa said, “I enjoy it and feel strongly it’s good for both people. Hearing the stories is so interesting.”
Sue and Ron shared some tips for new Visitors: Be an active listener. Take your time. Don’t think you have to fill up all the quiet time. Look around and ask questions about photos and treasures. Let the relationship develop over time.
In addition to information, procedures, and safety tips, the participants took home tea bags and small packages of cookies to share with the folks they will be visiting. We are hoping that Village Visitors serve to enrich the sense of community for both Village Visitors and those they will be visiting.
Make-up training is being scheduled in November and ongoing quarterly meetings of the Village Visitors will also be planned. The group opted to continue to get together to chat, share ideas, and “have holiday parties.” If you are interested in volunteering as a visitor, please contact Priyanka Kumar at 626-795-6037 or priyanka@pasadenavillage.org. Members who are interested in having visitors can also contact Priyanka.