Home Again Los Angeles received the Humanitarian Award at The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) 25th Valley of the Stars Awards held at The Odyssey in Granada Hills. The Humanitarian Award is given to an individual or organization promoting human welfare in areas such as, but not limited to, hunger, healthcare, homelessness and poverty mitigation. […]
The local chapter of Together Women Rise, a nonprofit organization that consists of 500 plus “giving circles,” is celebrating its 10th year of funding grants for organizations that support women and girls in low-income countries. Together Women Rise “Rise” itself, formerly known as Dining for Women, is celebrating 20 years as an organization this year. […]
Millions of men and women live with pelvic floor disorders because, while they are extremely common, there is little awareness that these disorders can be treated. Some can be managed easily and non-invasively with physical therapy, which is why USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital created a team of physical therapists trained specifically to help people with pelvic […]
Founded in 1951, Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, has been actively supporting financially and through volunteerism Huntington Health (HH) and Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) both located in Pasadena. Funds are traditionally raised through the popular Altadena Guild Home Tour, which has been held annually with the exception of the […]
Building began on American Legion Hall at 10039 Pinewood in Tujunga on Memorial Day 1930 under Charter 250. The American Legion previously owned and occupied what is now known as Bolton Hall. In the early ’70s the building took on a new charter as Post 377. Post 377 usually holds its dinners (usually with […]
Community Resource Center for Aging Take a Pause to Consider Your Stress Level What is stress? It’s hard to define exactly, but we all know it when we feel it – it can be described as tension, pressure or worry about circumstances in our lives. At the most basic level, stress is the body’s […]
APRIL 2023 Better Aging Through Food From the American Legion Magazine – April 2023 Our nutritional needs, as with many other parts of our lives, change as we get older. The following, courtesy of WebMD, are some foods to seek out and foods to consider. Fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, nuts, and legumes help lower cholesterol, maintain […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is laughing it up as they prepare for a night of comedy with Fritz Coleman on Saturday, April 29. Members will be working hard to transform the Clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. into a nightclub with ticketholders receiving a drink, appetizers and lots of desserts as part of their […]
In the April 20 issue, Oakmont League honorees Carolyn Beaton and Patsy Dewey (above) were misidentified. The ladies shown were Lydia Brown-Trout and Kim Klosterman.
By Ruth SOWBY What does a “Disney legend” and Oscar-nominated producer of Disney animated films do in his spare time? He paints, of course. Don Hahn has 25 paintings on exhibit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The opening reception of his work, on display over several floors of the hospital, was held on Wednesday, April 5. Hahn, a […]