AAUW HOSTS SUSAN HALLGREN

The next Zoom meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Glendale branch, will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m.

The program, “The Secret Lives of the Native Trees of Descanso,” will be presented by Susan Hallgren, a volunteer docent/tour guide for over 25 years at Descanso Gardens.

Inspired by Peter Wohlleben’s book “The Hidden Life of Trees,” Hallgren will explain how trees have their language, forest etiquette, climate control, sense of time and communication skills through what scientists call the “wood wide web.”  During her talk she will lead a PowerPoint virtual tour of Descanso Gardens’ native trees, discussing their secrets to surviving the California climate and how people can help take care of these beloved trees.

Hallgren graduated from Whittier College and is a retired LAUSD elementary school teacher.

To receive an invitation, contact Marilyn “Susie” Robinson at Marilyn_Robinson@hotmail.com with your name and email address. 

AAUW’s mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For information about membership, activities, and meetings, visit https://glendale-ca.aauw.net/.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NUTRITION TIPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

An informative discussion about the link between inflammation and cancer will take place online at the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena on Tuesday April 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participation is free of charge.

Madelyn Wilcox and Lori Bumbaco will discuss the impacts of inflammation and will suggest dietary steps to help reduce inflammation. Both Wilcox and Bumbaco are registered dietitians and board certified specialists in oncology nutrition.

The Cancer Support Community-Pasadena is located at 75 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 215, Pasadena; (626) 796-1083, www.cscpasadena.org.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society will be having its next Zoom club meeting on Thursday morning, April 15 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Dale Martens, a hybridizer and photographer of African violets and gesneriads. Martens will present the program on “Growing Small Sinningias,” a cousin of the African violets. African violets are America’s favorite houseplant and are easy to grow.  All that is needed is a window that gets good indirect light, water once a week with fertilized water and turn once a week ¼ inch so the violets grow evenly.

Guests are always welcome to participate in Burbank African Violet Society meetings. For more information please telephone (661) 940-3990 or reference the website: www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

GEF VIRTUAL EVENT

The Glendale Educational Foundation is hosting Diamonds: Lighting Our Path to the Future, a virtual fundraiser on April 17 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Diamond Award honorees will be recognized.

Tickets to this virtual event start at $75 per person; visit https://tinyurl.com/8b9yvy87 for more information.

BRAS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORSHIP OPPS

Soroptimist International of Glendale’s (SIG) 18th Annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser “Wonderful WOMEN” will be held on May 1. Proceeds raised from this year’s fundraising will help support local non-profit organizations with financial grants for programs directed towards providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment as well as to its own Soroptimist programs. Also, women are supported through the path to better health, especially those fighting cancer.

Sponsors for this special event are being sought. Go to www.cvweekly.com/JustForFun to see the sponsorship opportunities. Those with questions can contact Laurie at (323) 707-7357 or email lola3058@gmail.com.

VHHS PLANS REUNION

“Team 74” is planning a 50th high school reunion in 2024. Friends and graduates of Verdugo Hills High School are invited to attend to trade stories of family, careers, adventures and anything else.

Currently Team 74 is in the planning phase of collecting names and numbers of classmates and putting together a database; emails from classmates can be received at clsof74reunion@yahoo.com. Information should include a mailing address, cell number and graduate’s name at graduation (if different than now).

A list of frequently asked questions will be provided to keep everyone updated as the reunion plans move forward. Those who belong to various VHHS groups will see redundant information to ensure all classmates are notified and have an opportunity to attend.

At this time the FB VHHS groups will be the reunion information outlet until a more focused site is created.