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November 2024

Event of Remembrance
11/22/2024

Phishing Scams: What You Need to Know
11/22/2024

Pupusas Family Style: Another Adventurous Dining Winner
11/22/2024

Celebrating the Holidays
11/21/2024

Genealogy Group: Discovering Our Pasts
11/21/2024

Nathan Wolford – From Tragedy to Ministry
11/21/2024

Pasadena Village Board of Directors: A Brief Overview
11/21/2024

President's Message
11/21/2024

The Day of the Dead (Dia de muertos)/ Mexican Culture/Community
11/21/2024

Vintage Celebration: Aging Like a Fine Wine
11/21/2024

Review of Racism in Our Local Past
11/20/2024

Creative Juices Flow in The Village
11/19/2024

Checking In by Ed Rinderle
11/15/2024

Eagle Poem by Joy Harjo
11/15/2024

I Shall Forget You Presently, My Dear (Sonnet IV) by Edna St. Vincent Millay
11/15/2024

Pictures From Brueghel by William Carlos Williams
11/15/2024

October 2024

ARBORIST WALK: NOT FOR TREE HUGGERS ONLY!
10/29/2024

Bill Wishner: Visual Hunter
10/29/2024

Can a Village Group Fix Our Healthcare System?
10/29/2024

Community Board Directors Strengthen Village Board
10/29/2024

Connecting with Village Connections: The A, B, C, & D’s of Medicare @ 65+
10/29/2024

Grief is a Journey: Two Paths Taken
10/29/2024

Message from the President
10/29/2024

Promoting Informed & Involved Voters
10/29/2024

What Will Be Your Legacy?
10/29/2024

1619, Approaching the Election...
10/27/2024

Beyond and Within the Village - A Star is Born
10/17/2024

Happiness by Priscilla Leonard
10/11/2024

Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden
10/11/2024

Unpainted Door by Louise Gluck
10/11/2024

In the Evening by Billy Collins
10/10/2024

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
10/10/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

September 2024

August 2024

1619 Wide Ranging Interests
08/19/2024

1619 Wide Ranging Interests
08/19/2024

First Anniversary
08/19/2024

Alexandra Leaving by Leonard Cohen
08/16/2024

Muse des Beaux Arts by W. H. Auden
08/16/2024

The God Abandons Antony by Constantinos P. Cavafy
08/16/2024

Ch – Ch – Ch –Changes
08/15/2024

Cultural Activities Team offers an ‘embarrassment of riches’
08/15/2024

Engaging in Pasadena Village
08/15/2024

Future Housing Options
08/15/2024

Message from the President
08/15/2024

There Are Authors Among Us
08/15/2024

Villagers Welcome New Members at the Tournament Park Picnic
08/15/2024

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas
08/14/2024

A narrow Fellow in the Grass by Emily Dickinson
08/13/2024

Haikus
08/13/2024

One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
08/13/2024

Poem 20 by Pablo Neruda
08/13/2024

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
08/13/2024

Trees by Joyce Kilmer
08/13/2024

July 2024

June 2024

May 2024

Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
05/28/2024

Farewell from the 2023/24 Social Work Interns
05/28/2024

Gina on the Horizon
05/28/2024

Mark Your Calendars for the Healthy Aging Research California Virtual Summit
05/28/2024

Meet Our New Development Associate
05/28/2024

Putting the Strategic Plan into Practice
05/28/2024

Washington Park: Pasadena’s Rediscovered Gem
05/28/2024

Introducing Civil Rights Discussions
05/22/2024

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

March 2024

February 2024

January 2024

Happy Hours in Pasadena: A Villager’s Perspective

By Margarite Olmos
Posted: 07/19/2024
Tags: margarite olmos

I moved to Pasadena in May 2023 from Sebastopol in Wine Country where I knew every Happy Hour available in the surrounding area from Santa Rosa to Sonoma, and benefited from many of them! As a retired college professor, my funds had to be monitored but fun was still on my agenda, and what better way to spend the extra time than in pubs and restaurants with other Happy Hour aficionados?

Joining Pasadena Village in 2024 opened new possibilities and when I saw that one of the activities was Happy Hour, I eagerly joined the group. It was a good opportunity to learn about my new city and to meet fun-loving Villagers. My first event was at the Arbour, where I tasted and shared yummy food and met new people, the main purpose of attending. Bridget Brewster was the perfect host and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. (I suggest Villagers obtain their free name tags at the PV office when participating in this and other events, as I admit I have forgotten some names!)

Pasadena offers good Happy Hour opportunities and as a new Villager, I decided to put my research skills into finding them and sharing the results.

When asked, Dick Myers enthusiastically supported the Happy Hour program. “They're an easy way for people to get together and socialize and meet new people. I would expect to attend every happy hour you schedule if I am available.” Katy Townsend was equally in favor. If you have any restaurant suggestions that are not listed here or comments pro/con of the Happy Hour locations, please share.

And finally, please consider hosting an event. According to Bridget, hosts choose the location, request an RSVP, and inform the restaurant of the approximate number of Pasadena Villagers expected. The host also asks for separate checks. Please contact Bridget Brewster if you are interested in hosting a Happy Hour, as it would be good to have a rotating host system established.

I hope to see you at the next event.

Happy Hours in Pasadena (as of June 21, 2024):

(alphabetical order – please call to verify)

The Arbour

Monday - Sunday, 4 - 6 pm

527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 120. 626-396-4925

Brookside Golf Club

Monday – Friday, 3 - 6 pm (exception: special events)

1133 Rosemont Ave. 626-585-3594

Café Santorini

Monday – Thursday, 4 -7; Friday, 4 – 6 pm

64 W Union St. 626-564-4200

Edwin Mills by Equator

Monday – Thursdays, 4 – close

22 Mills Pl. 626-564-8656

 

Granville

Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm

270 S Lake Ave. 626-360-7633

 

Magnolia House

Monday – Friday, 3 - 6 pm

492 S. Lake Ave. 626-584-1126

 

Ruth’s Chris

Monday – Friday, 4 - 6 pm

369 E Colorado Blvd. 626- 583-8122

 

The Raymond 1886

Tuesday – Friday, 4-6 pm

1250 S Fair Oaks Ave. 626- 441-3136

 

And lastly, the Luggage Room Pizzeria and La Grande Orange Café

Monday through Friday from opening to 7 pm discounts drinks only, 50 %. Monday and Tuesday from 4 pm to close is neighborhood night; buy an entrée and get another of equal or lesser value for $5.00.

260 S Raymond Ave. 626-356-4444

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