Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center welcomed baby Ashley Daniela at 8:20 a.m. on Mother’s Day, May 14. The healthy baby girl came into the world weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces, and measuring 19-3/4 inches in length. She and mom of three, Rossibel Alvarez, were doing well.
Aging and Muscle Loss To those who know me, this article from the VA is near and dear to me. Aging can come with some great benefits, like wisdom, experiences and memories. But one challenge can include muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia. Losing strength as you age can make daily tasks harder and cause […]
On April 8, Mike Lawler from the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley spoke to the veterans and their guests during the 99th birthday bash of the Legion. He brought a fresh look at the history of Verdugo Hills Post 288, American Legion. Photo by Dick CLUBB
On Wednesday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. folks can support the La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) by dining in or ordering take out at Los Gringos Locos, 631 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Diners should just mention that they are there to promote the goals of LCFOG. LCFOG is an organization […]
Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) board of directors recently announced that the organization received a $250,000 challenge match to assist in successfully closing CSC’s capital “Be the Key” campaign. The organization had $93,000 remaining to raise to “unlock the match” and reach its $3,750,000 fundraising goal. The funds raised are being used to purchase and renovate […]
P.E.O. Glendale Reciprocity that represents the 11 local P.E.O. chapters (each designated with letter names) recently met to install new officers. Marge McNaught, Chapter FF-KU, installed Linda Mills, VS, as president; Pat Steen, MZ, vice president; Katie Ingram, IH, corresponding secretary; Donna Franklin, HG, recording secretary and Cathy Marrero, FF-KU treasurer for the 2023-24 year. […]
After four weeks of hard work every Saturday, an accessible garden is blooming in the backyard of The Campbell Center’s group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. The project was completed in time to celebrate Earth Day. The project was the idea of Glendale Kiwanis member Trevor Marca who was looking for a service project […]
By Katie O’BRIEN Nestled among the oaks of Sunland Park is the Sunland Senior Citizen Center. It offers for a low-donation hot nutritious meals and a variety of activities. According to Marline Motts, dining coordinator for three senior centers in the area, City of Los Angeles Dept. of Aging works to feed seniors. “We are […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) found a new home to conduct its monthly meetings. Thanks to the generosity of the La Cañada Lutheran Church, LCFOG now meets in the church’s fellowship hall. LCFOG meets once a month to discuss what projects members will undertake to support Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC), which provides […]
Those who have been to a hospital emergency department recently were probably there for a while. During this time a cellphone is vital to keep loved ones and friends updated. If the phone battery runs out, so does communication, adding stress to an already stressful situation. The Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP) is helping. CAP […]