By Ruth SOWBY La Canada’s historic Lanterman House hosted well over 200 visitors on the balmy afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 17. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., guests were treated to caroling under an artificial snowfall, a holiday boutique, gingerbread house contest, crafts and treats. The free event took place on the grounds and holiday-decorated interior […]
Resilience and Aging As we age, humans are prone to experience a decrease in physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning along with an increase in the incidence of chronic illness. These changes are often accompanied by loss of loved ones, increased pain, decreased self-confidence and life expectations, seclusion and changes in social roles (caregivers now becoming […]
Ellen Farewell (above), philanthropy chair of Oakmont League of Glendale, organized a drive to collect unwrapped toys from League members and delivered them to Glendale Fire Station 26 on North Brand Boulevard in mid-December. Receiving the donations were Firefighters Anthony Stepanov and Joshua Benedict and Engineer Jessie Castro. 2023 marks the 31st year of the […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) had much to celebrate recently and they did so at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club where members gathered for their December meeting. Many were carrying large bags full of toys to be donated to the children at the clinic in Calexico. Mary Beth Perrine, vice president, Development […]
By Ruth SOWBY To acknowledge and thank its donors and supporters, the Foundation of Adventist Glendale presented its annual tree lighting and tribute ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7. Also honored were community members who died during the past year. An audience of some 100 supporters gathered in the hospital’s West Tower Lobby for the ceremony. Mission […]
By Ruth SOWBY Glendale Arts’ Taste is back – with a twist – for its Taste of the Holidays at its new home, the ACE/21 Gallery & Paseo in Glendale. Previously the arts organization offered its “Taste” as restaurant samplings in downtown Glendale. On Saturday, Dec. 2 local vendors offering homemade goods and art replaced the […]
By Ruth SOWBY How about a hand-crafted ceramic bowl with chili for $16?! Over the two-day festival (Dec. 2-3), 640 bowls of chili with all the fixings were bought and gobbled down at the 19th Annual Chili Bowl Festival hosted by the McGroarty Arts Center. Many of the bowls were unique – made by Arts […]
By Ruth SOWBY There’s nothing more excited than a Kiwanis bingo player hoping to rake in the dough. But first a little dough must be expended – $25 for 10 games of bingo, a few dollars for food and beverages, and an optional contribution of new socks for the Kiwanis Sock Drive. If they feel flush, […]
The nomination of Peter Smith, dealer and general manager at Bob Smith Toyota in La Crescenta, was announced by TIME for the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year award. Smith is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 107th annual National Automobile Dealers […]
The University of Redlands has signed a letter of intent exploring the strategic integration of Woodbury University into the University of Redlands. “The University of Redlands and Woodbury University are united by a common mission: a commitment to a transformative education for our students,” said University of Redlands President Krista Newkirk. “Adding Woodbury’s strong and […]