This Year's Resource Fair was the Most Successful Ever

The first thing people noticed when they came to this year’s third annual celebration of Older Americans Month on May 22 at Victory Park was a field of pointy-top white tents (Think circus.). It drew them in visually before they even entered.  

The next thing they noticed was how many exhibitors there were — 69! — more than any previous year. The exhibitors represented every type of service an older person could possibly need, from caregivers and assisted living facilities to real estate agents, medical groups and senior centers, and more, including six home care agencies.

“What impressed me was the number of booths. It’s hard to find so many different companies at one place. You could find something you need now or may need in the future,” noted one Villager.

Lorrie Gray, one of the volunteers who greeted people at the Pasadena Village booth, was busy talking to people and answering questions from the minute she arrived, until the end. “I first had to explain that the Village isn’t a place, it’s a concept,” she said. Once she pointed out our various member-driven Small Gathering Groups, like walking groups, dining groups, discussion groups, as well as services like driver volunteers, they understood the concept and the level of involvement. Most conversations she had ultimately ended up with a call to action to come to the next Meet Me at the Village event. “It was fun,” said Lorrie.

Perhaps because Pasadena Village was a co-sponsor of the event, along with the City of Pasadena, many Villagers came to the event. They each found something to get excited about at the fair.

“The transportation service that could take me to and from doctor appointments and outpatient procedures. Wish I had known before my last colonoscopy,” said one.

“The organization that has doctors and nurses who come to your home. That’s something that appeals to me,” mentioned another.

“I was impressed with [Councilmember] Tyron Hampton,” said one Villager. “He says he tells everyone about Pasadena Village every chance he gets.”

 “For me, the best part was running into so many Village friends,” summed up Bonnie Morrissey.

Much thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Home Instead, Pasadena Federal Credit Union and Villa Gardens; our Silver Sponsors: AARP Los Angeles, The Kensington and Huntington Health; our other sponsors and participating organizations.