Seminars for Caregivers and on Mindful Aging

The community is invited to join free seminars facilitated by Kathy Garcia Egan, LCSW, http://kathygarciaegan.com, offered monthly on the first Saturday of each month at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in La Crescenta.

Mindfulness And Caregivers is a practical guide to caring for one’s self while caring for others. These are on the first Saturday of even numbered months from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Mindful Aging offers practical tools to enrich life’s journey. These are on the first Saturday of odd numbered months from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Reservations are required. Please call the church office (818-248-3738) to reserve a seat.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2723 Orange Ave., La Crescenta

Free Concert by APU Men’s Chorale

The acclaimed Azusa Pacific University Men’s Chorale will bring a free concert to the foothill community on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church.

The 80-voice ensemble embraces many musical styles, including traditional men’s choral music, spirituals, jazz arrangements, hymns, folk songs and contemporary Christian music. In addition to appearances throughout the western United States, the chorale recently performed at the national prayer breakfast in Washington, D.C., and has traveled to Romania to sing at schools, churches and orphanages.

La Crescenta Presbyterian has a proud tradition of supporting music in the Foothills. In addition to sponsoring chamber music, choral and Christmas concerts free to the public, LCPC offers Sunday worship experiences featuring contemporary music at 9 a.m. and traditional organ and choir at 11 a.m., as well as monthly Evensong gatherings.

All are welcome at the APU Men’s Chorale concert on Jan. 31. There is no charge for admission; a free-will offering will be received. La Crescenta Presbyterian is located at 2902 Montrose Ave. For more information, go to lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137.

Grief Recovery Seminar at First Baptist

A six-week grief recovery seminar is being held on Wednesday afternoons at First Baptist Church at La Crescenta. The seminars are from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

“Grieving is not a weakness, for it is normal,” said the Rev. Dr. Peter Hintzolglou, who will guide the sessions. “And there is no timing that one can set when grief may be over. Often we don’t get over it, we learn to manage it.”

The seminars are free and open to all. For questions, call (818) 249-5832.

First Baptist Church at La Crescenta, 4441 La Crescenta Ave.

OLL Hosting Casino Night

Our Lady of Lourdes School is hosting a fundraising casino gala on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Angeles National Golf Club. Festivities include silent auction, live auction and raffles. Poker tournament is a $25 buy-in.

The cost is $65 per person that includes appetizers, cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, dessert, music, dancing and $500 in gaming chips.

Tickets are available at www.itsmyseat.com/oll, at the Our Lady of Lourdes School office or Our Lady of Lourdes Church after masses.

Angeles National Golf Club, 9401 Foothill Blvd., Sunland.