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August 2025

July 2025

June 2025

May 2025

A Day to Celebrate, Connect, and Empower: Older Americans Month at Victory Park
05/30/2025

End of Life: You Do Have Choices!
05/30/2025

Get Moving, Pasadena Village: Walking Toward a Healthier, Happier You
05/30/2025

Music: A Universal Language
05/30/2025

President's Message
05/30/2025

The New Grammar Guardian of Pasadena Village
05/30/2025

Undue Influence: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
05/30/2025

Village Within a Village
05/30/2025

What do we do now?
05/30/2025

A Tribute to Dad
05/05/2025

A Tribute to Mom
05/05/2025

A Board Director Perspective
05/02/2025

A Death Valley Adventure
05/02/2025

Ask an Architect
05/02/2025

Message from the President
05/02/2025

My 15-Minute City
05/02/2025

Neighboring Anew
05/02/2025

Scam Red Flags
05/02/2025

Sir Beckett, A Woman's Best Friend
05/02/2025

Volunteer Appreciation: Giving a New Level of Love and Caring
05/02/2025

April 2025

March 2025

About Senior Solutions
03/28/2025

Building a Bridge With Journey House, A Home Base for Former Foster Youth
03/28/2025

Come for the Knitting, Stay for the Conversation... and the Cookies
03/28/2025

Creating Safe and Smart Spaces with Home Technology
03/28/2025

Finding Joy in My Role on The Pasadena Village Board
03/28/2025

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!
03/28/2025

Managing Anxiety
03/28/2025

Message from Our President: Keeping Pasadena Village Strong Together
03/28/2025

My Favorite Easter Gift
03/28/2025

The Hidden History of Black Women in WWII
03/28/2025

Urinary Tract Infection – Watch Out!
03/28/2025

Volunteer Coordinator and Blade-Runner
03/28/2025

Continuing Commitment to Combating Racism
03/26/2025

Goodbye and Keep Cold by Robert Frost
03/13/2025

What The Living Do by Marie Howe
03/13/2025

Racism is Not Genetic
03/11/2025

Bill Gould, The First
03/07/2025

THIS IS A CHAPTER, NOT MY WHOLE STORY
03/07/2025

Dramatic Flair: Villagers Share their Digital Art
03/03/2025

Empowering Senior LGBTQ+ Caregivers
03/03/2025

A Life Never Anticipated
03/02/2025

Eaton Fire Changes Life
03/02/2025

February 2025

Commemorating Black History Month 2025
02/28/2025

Transportation at the Pasadena Village
02/28/2025

A Look at Proposition 19
02/27/2025

Behind the Scenes: Understanding the Pasadena Village Board and Its Role
02/27/2025

Beyond and Within the Village: The Power of One
02/27/2025

Celebrating Black Voices
02/27/2025

Creatively Supporting Our Village Community
02/27/2025

Decluttering: More Than The Name Implies
02/27/2025

Hidden Gems of Forest Lawn Museum
02/27/2025

LA River Walk
02/27/2025

Message from the President
02/27/2025

Phoenix Rising
02/27/2025

1619 Conversations with West African Art
02/25/2025

The Party Line
02/24/2025

Bluebird by Charles Bukowski
02/17/2025

Dreams by Langston Hughes
02/17/2025

Haiku - Four by Fritzie
02/17/2025

Haikus - Nine by Virginia
02/17/2025

Wind and Fire
02/17/2025

Partnerships Amplify Relief Efforts
02/07/2025

Another Community Giving Back
02/05/2025

Diary of Disaster Response
02/05/2025

Eaton Fire: A Community United in Loss and Recovery
02/05/2025

Healing Powers of Creative Energy
02/05/2025

Living the Mission
02/05/2025

Message from the President: Honoring Black History Month
02/05/2025

Surviving and Thriving: Elder Health Considerations After the Fires
02/05/2025

Treasure Hunting in The Ashes
02/05/2025

Villager's Stories
02/05/2025

A Beginning of Healing
02/03/2025

Hectic Evacuation From Eaton Canyon Fire
02/02/2025

Hurricanes and Fires are Different Monsters
02/02/2025

January 2025

2025 Annual Meeting: A Year of Resilience

By Katie Brandon
Posted: 08/04/2025
Tags: katie brandon, annual report 2025

On Tuesday, June 24, over 80 gathered at Boston Court Pasadena for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Board President Dick Myers opened the program and introduced the theme of resilience. Marcia Miller shared about her experience being a newer Villager, the impact of the Eaton Fire, the smoke damage to her home, and the support she received from fellow Villagers.

Vice President Wayne April shared about Pasadena Village’s swift response to the fire, the peer-to-peer support that continues to this day along with gift card distribution, technology purchases, and other supplies provided. The Care Team, which Wayne is part of, offers individual support and resource connections, especially ongoing mental health support through community partnerships.

A report on the financial status of the Village was given by Treasurer Doug Colliflower, a review of the year by Executive Director Katie Brandon, and gratitude was expressed to the 2024/25 Board of Directors and an introduction of the 2025/26 Board of Directors Slate by Chair of the Governance Committee, Jo Yeargin. Claire Gorfinkel termed off the board in June 2025, and Barbara Madden remained on the board, but no longer as an officer.

2025/26 Board of Directors 

Dick Myers, President
Wayne April, Vice President
Dan Guerrero, 2nd Vice President
Doug Colliflower, Treasurer
Bridget Brewster, Secretary

Nolan Arcos
Sally Asmundson
Michelle Chiu, Second Secretary
Shad Cruz
Lorrie Gray
Sam Gopinathan
Phil Hoge
Thermon “Rick” Holliday
Betty Ann Jansson
Sue Kujawa
Barbara Madden
Paula Rao
Ronald Stoffers
Jo Yeargin

Guest speaker Carolyn Ross, MSW, gave us an overview of the growth of villages throughout the state of California. Carolyn is Co-Executive Director of Village Movement California.

As we close the year, we extend our gratitude to the all Villagers, volunteers, and staff - Hannah, Nathan, Pablo, Samantha, and Laci, along with past intern Tino - for their contributions this year. Thank you to our donors, Business Partners, and funding partners for your generous contributions and partnership. Finally, thank you to the leaders of the Village, especially our Board of Directors who hosted the Annual Meeting reception, and who contribute in large and small ways that do not go without notice. Thank you!

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