SECTION B AROUND 4 life 1 0 2 ALHAMBRA L I R P community A seniors / health dining / entertainment PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE auto / real estate Once upon a time when Alhambra had a Heliport BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL ESTATE Angeles International in Southern California. The Civil Aeronautics The 10th hole of the Alhambra Municipal Airport being planned in Administration stated in its 1954 annual report Golf Course was not always a golf course. Westchester and also (fiscal year) that the Los Angeles area had In the 1950s, Alhambra’s civic leadership, increase efficiency of become the nation’s commercial center of along with the largest private helicopter company regional mail service. helicopter service. The 27,111 helicopter in the United States, had the vision of incorporat- And during this time departures during 1954 in the Los Angeles ing an emerging technology with a plot of land Alhambra became one of metropolitan area outpaced both New York and on the east side of our city. This vision would the leading hubs of Chicago. create a transportation link to the new Los helicopter transportation Alhambra itself had a scheduled annual 917 departures with 52 tons of mail and cargo being delivered to the city in 1954. This was approxi- Gary Frueholz mately four times the business volume of its neighboring competitor, the City of Rosemead, Passenger service from Alhambra to with its heliport. And the company providing Los Angeles International Airport this service was called Los Angeles Airways. was inaugurated on May 25, 1955, Los Angeles Airways was America’s largest private helicopter company during the 1950s with passengers on the inaugural and was headquartered at Los Angeles’s Interna- flight including Alhambra Mayor tional Airport. It was the first private helicopter D’Arcy Quinn, Post-Advocate endeavor to sign a mail delivery contract with Managing Editor Warner Jenkins, the United States Postal Service in 1947, and at and Los Angeles Airways President its zenith Los Angeles Airways served Clarence Belinn. A crowd of Disneyland, Newport Beach, and various approximately 100 spectators southland cities such as Alhambra. watched the initial passenger Alhambra did have some helicopter service to landing in Alhambra. the city at a remaining portion of the old airport CONTINUED ON PAGE 26B 5th Annual Pub Crawl Even if some weren’t Irish, they did a fine job pretending Main Street celebrates St. Patrick’s Day More than 50 residents and visitors joined the 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Several local restaurants participated in the festivities by serving special menu items and green beer. Patrons were singing and dancing up and down Main Street while being led by bagpiper Aaron Shaw. The restaurants were already brimming with happy patrons celebrating the holiday, and they joined in the festivities with cheering and swapping green beaded necklaces. “This was our fourth year participating in the St. The fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, hosted by the Downtown Patrick’s Day Pub Alhambra Business Association, and it’s the second Crawl started with 15 year we have led the event,” said San Gabriel Valley people, shown above, New Generation Rotary Club President Chris and by the end of the Paulson. “It’s great to be able to patronize several of night there were more the downtown Alhambra businesses.” The evening showcased the talents of Main than 50 participants. Street’s restaurants, and visitors got a chance to sample all the diverse food and beverages served in Alhambra residents Alhambra. International and domestic cuisine wore festive green attire offerings included pan-Asian from Thai Purple, and drank green beer. Hawaiian food at Shaka’s, American cuisine at 38 Shown left are (l-r) Degrees and 28 West, and Latin flavors at Fronteras and Havana House. Eddy Rojos, 28 West “What made this St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl bartender Daisy different from others was the all-inclusive spirit,” Hernandez, Wayne said Mr. Paulson”“We started the night with 15 Day (in back), Jenny people, and by the end of the night there were more Day and Maria Day. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19B PAGE 2B CHURCH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA Understanding Lent Easter in Alhambra REV. LELAND HAMBY ED. D., SENIOR PASTOR The triumph of life over death FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALHAMBRA R egardless of your Christian label - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox - lent is the Christian season of preparation before Eas- BY ROBERT CHAN H ter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday is the first ave you ever had your breath taken away by day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 the beauty of new life? Whether it is the face days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the of a newborn baby or the first flower to bloom count). Sundays are always a day of celebration in the after a frigid winter, new life brings a fresh sense of hope Christian church and so they cannot be included in the amidst the deep sorrows that we encounter in this world. 40 fast days of Lent. Sundays commemorate the Resur- This hope is sorely welcomed precisely because the sor- rection. rows are so dark and deep. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Eas- New life is beautiful; yet, as we each discover through faces the consequences of that decision. On Good Fri- ter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, modera- experience, it is also fragile. Bring a flower home to enjoy day, Jesus the Son of God took the guilt of our sin upon tion, and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside its beauty, and it will wilt in a few days. An all-but-im- himself and suffered the wrath of God for us. Galatians time for reflection on Jesus Christ: his suffering and his perceptible microscopic problem in the heart of a new- 3:13 states the beautiful truth that “Christ redeemed us sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection. born girl can put her on the thin edge between life and from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” Not all Christian churches observe Lent. Lent is mostly death. The world is not what it should be, and if we are God did not simply announce new life; he suffered the observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and honest with ourselves, we are not who we should be, ei- effects of the brokenness of our own making in order Anglican denominations as well as by Roman Catholics. ther. We make promises to love for a lifetime, yet we watch that we could have new life. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, ourselves burn those same promises in the flame of our When Jesus rose from the grave three days later on during the six weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday own selfishness. We seek fulfillment in the next job pro- Easter, all of history was changed. By dying on behalf of with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Ortho- motion, the next new car, or the next vacation, yet we’re sinners and rising again, Jesus triumphed over the curse, dox Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins left wanting more. Life, for all its beauty, has a way of sin, and death. His resurrection is testimony that death on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday bringing us face to face with brokenness. will not be the final word for those who put their trust in is not observed. This is why I love Easter. Easter is God’s response to him as Lord and Savior. As the Apostle Peter writes, “By The Bible does not mention the custom of Lent; how- the brokenness of world and the human heart. And he his [God’s] great mercy we have been born anew to a ever, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is does not wave a magic wand to wash everything in per- living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from found in 2 Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel fect pastel colors. Easter is God’s shout of triumph over the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). 9:3; and Matthew 11:21. death and sin. But before Easter, there had to be Good So bring the brokenness that has come to you and Friday. The Bible says that the wages of sin is death (Ro- even the brokenness of your own making. God has tasted Lent and fasting in Protestant churches mans 3:23) - we separated ourselves from the Author of of your suffering and offers you the hope of new life in Most Protestant churches do not have regulations on life when we chose to disobey God, and the whole world Christ. Here at MBCLA, we would love for you to join fasting and Lent. During the Reformation, many prac- us in celebrating Jesus’ tices that might have been considered “works” were elimi- death and resurrection. nated by reformers Martin Luther and John Calvin, so as Along with our Easter Sun- not to confuse believers who were being taught salvation day morning services, we by grace alone. have a Good Friday service You might wonder why a Baptist Pastor is writing about on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Lent. I ask our congregation to observe lent with daily and an Easter Evening Bible readings and fasting of their choice and conscience. Choral Celebration on I take time with the children on Sunday to give them April 20 at 7:30 p.m.We helps for lent with calendars, answer booklets, and other look forward to seeing you. items to help them to identify more closely with the mean- For more information, ing of Easter, which is the most important day in the please contact MBCLA at Christian faith. Consider this verse: “And if Christ has 626-282-2467. English not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your Worship Service begins at 9 faith,” 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NIV). The Baptist Church a.m. and Cantonese Worship encourages fasting as a way to draw closer to God, but Service begins at 11 a.m. at considers it a private matter and has no set days when the Garfield Worship Center, members should fast. 210 N. Garfield Ave.. Man- In the Episcopal Church, members are encouraged to darin Worship Services begin fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is also at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the to be combined with prayer and alms giving. main campus, 110 W. The Presbyterian Church makes fasting voluntary. Its Woodward Ave. and 5 p.m. purpose is to develop dependence on God, prepare the at the GWC. believer to face temptation, and to seek wisdom and guid- ance from God. The Methodist Church has no official guidelines on fasting but encourages it as a private matter. John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, fasted twice a week. Fasting, or abstaining from such activities as watching televi- sion, eating favorite foods, or do- ing hobbies, is also encouraged during Lent. The Assemblies of God con- sider fasting an important practice but purely voluntary and private. The church stresses that it does not produce merit or favor from God but is a way to heighten focus and gain self-control. The Lutheran Church encour- ages fasting but imposes no re- quirements on its members to fast during Lent. The Augsburg Con- fession states, “We do not con- demn fasting in itself, but the tra- ditions which prescribe certain days and certain meats, with peril of conscience, as though such works were a necessary service.” Sources: catholicanswers.com, abbamoses.com, episcopalcafe.com, fpcgulfport.org, umc.org, namepeoples.imb.org, ag.org, and cyberbrethren.com. 4/2014 CHURCH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B First Baptist Church of Alhambra Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus the Christ April 13 April 18 Palm Sunday Good Friday Choir and Orchestra Cantata presentation 10:30 a.m. Easter Cantata Communion Service The Celebration Choir and Orchestra 7 p.m. with Southlands Christian Schools Chorale presents “Where Love and Mercy Meet” April 20 Sunday Easter Service 10:30 a.m. All services take place First Baptist Church of Alhambra in the 101 S. Atlantic Blvd. Worship Alhambra, CA 91801 Center www.discoverthejoy.org (626) 570-1511 Childcare provided for infants through kindergarten F B C A IRST APTIST HURCH OF LHAMBRA A M 4 F E NNOUNCES AY TH AREWELL VENT R R P L H ETIREMENT ECEPTION FOR ASTOR EE AMBY 14 A C IN RECOGNITION OF YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LHAMBRA OMMUNITY Congregation to gather in the Family Life Center following the 10:30 a.m. May 4 worship celebration 1-2 p.m. Luncheon, Family Life Center 2-3 p.m. Open Mic 3-3:30 p.m. Final Farewell Pastor Lee Hamby PAGE 4B CHURCH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA Why does the date for Easter change every year? BY REV. LELAND HAMBY ED. D., SENIOR PASTOR Eastern vs. western Easter dates FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALHAMBRA H Historically, Western churches used the Gregorian ave you ever wondered why Easter Sunday Calendar to calculate the date of Easter, and Eastern Or- can fall anywhere between March 22 and thodox churches used the Julian Calendar. This was partly April 25? And why do Eastern Orthodox why the dates were seldom the same. churches celebrate Easter on a different day than West- ern churches? These are all good questions with answers Easter and its related holidays do not fall on a fixed that require a bit of explanation. In fact, there are as many date in either the Gregorian or Julian calendars, making misunderstandings about the calculation of Easter dates them movable holidays. The dates, instead, are based on as there are reasons for the confusion. What follows is an a lunar calendar very similar to the Hebrew Calendar. attempt to clear up at least some of the confusion. While some Eastern Orthodox Churches not only The short answer maintain the date of Easter based on the Julian Calendar, which was in use during the First Ecumenical Council of At the heart of the matter lies a very simple explana- Nicea in 325 A.D., they also use the actual, astronomical tion. The early church fathers wished to keep the obser- full moon and the actual vernal equinox as observed along vance of Easter in correlation to the Jewish Passover. Be- the meridian of Jerusalem. This complicates the matter, cause the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ due to the inaccuracy of the Julian calendar and the 13 happened after the Passover, they wanted Easter to al- days that have accrued since A.D. 325. This means, in ways be celebrated subsequent to the Passover. And, since order to stay in line with the originally established (325 the Jewish holiday calendar is based on solar and lunar A.D.) vernal equinox, Orthodox Easter cannot be cel- cycles, each feast day is movable, with dates shifting from ebrated before April 3 (present day Gregorian calendar), year to year. Now, from here the explanation grows more which was March 21 in A.D. 325. complicated. Church used these calculations to establish a table of Additionally, in keeping with the rule established by The long answer Ecclesiastical Full Moon dates. These dates would deter- the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea, the Eastern Or- mine the Holy Days on the Ecclesiastical calendar. thodox Church adhered to the tradition that Easter must Today in Western Christianity, Easter is always cel- Though modified slightly from its original form, by always fall after the Jewish Passover, since the resurrec- ebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Pas- 1583 A.D. the table for determining the Ecclesiastical tion of Christ happened after the celebration of Passover. chal Full Moon date of the year. I had previously, and Full Moon dates was permanently established and has Eventually, the Orthodox Church came up with an alter- somewhat erroneously stated, “Easter is always celebrated been used ever since to determine the date of Easter. Thus, native to calculating Easter based on the Gregorian cal- on the Sunday immediately following the first full moon according to the Ecclesiastical tables, the Paschal Full endar and Passover and developed a 19-year cycle, as op- after the vernal (spring) equinox.” This statement was Moon is the first Ecclesiastical Full Moon date after March posed to the Western Church 84-year cycle. true prior to 325 A.D.; however, over the course of his- 20 (which happened to be the vernal equinox date in tory (beginning in 325 A.D. with the Council of Nicea), Since the days of early church history, determining 325 A.D.). So, in Western Christianity, Easter is always the Western Church decided to establish a more stan- the precise date of Easter has been a matter for continued celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Pas- dardized system for determining the date of Easter. argument. For one, the followers of Christ neglected to chal Full Moon. record the exact date of Jesus’ resurrection. From then on In actuality, the date of the Paschal Full Moon is de- The Paschal Full Moon can vary as much as two days the matter grew increasingly complex. The exact date is termined from historical tables and has no correspon- from the date of the actual full moon, with dates ranging not the focus; it is the actual resurrection of Christ that is dence to lunar events. from March 21 to April 18. As a result, Easter dates can the reason for the celebration. Christians around the world As astronomers were able to approximate the dates of range from March 22 through April 25 in Western Chris- need to have a time in the year to celebrate this signifi- all the full moons in future years, the Western Christian tianity. cant event of our faith regardless of the date. Family Ties Seasonal events for the whole family Thursday, April 3 – Alhambra Police De- Saturday, April 19 – Spring Eggstravaganza partment CAMP Golf Tournament – 11 a.m.- – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presented by the Community 8 p.m. Participation–in the golf tournament at Services Department, this free event at Alhambra Golf Course, 630 S. Almansor St., will Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St., will include help raise funds to send underprivileged chil- candy-filled eggs dropped from a helicopter, fol- dren to their first mountain camp experience. lowed by a children’s egg hunt, arts and crafts Four-person team scramble format tournament activities, and “Breakfast with the Bunny” (pre- begins at noon (check-in 11 a.m.). An awards pared by the Alhambra Fire Department). For dinner at Almansor Court will follow at 5:30 p.m. more information, phone 626-570-3242. For more information, contact Lt. Jennifer Wiese Friday, April 25 - Caring Conversations at 626-308-4817 or [email protected]. Discussion – 10 a.m. Join in a community dis- Sunday, April 6 – Soroptimist Interna- cussion at Marguerite Gardens, 700 N. Stoneman tional of Alhambra, San Gabriel & San Ave., about “The Challenges of Family Marino “Spring Fashion Show and Lun- Caregiving””hosted by the USC Family cheon””– 11 a.m. $45 per person. For more in- Caregiver Support Center. This will be a helpful formation, phone Jacqueline Coulette at 626- conversation for anyone with an adult family 799-0219. member or friend with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or any other chronic health problem. For Sunday, April 6 – Fourth Annual Alhambra more information, contact Grace Avila at 855- High School (AHS) Alumni Awards Lun- 872-6060. cheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The annual luncheon, to take place at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor Saturday, April 26 – Alhambra Community St., is a hallmark event for AHSAA to recognize Health Fair – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This first annual exceptional leaders who have contributed to Health fair, sponsored by the Asian Pacific education and the community of Alhambra. Health Corps (APHC) at UCLA, but held at the Los Angeles Chinese Alliance Church, 320 Cy- Through April 13 – Terra: Artwork In- press Ave., Alhambra, will include free preven- spired by Nature - View this exhibit at Nucleus tative screenings for blood pressure and body Gallery, 210 E. Main St. For more information, mass index, as well as glucose, cholesterol, den- phone 626-458-7477, or visit the Web site tal, stroke, and orthopedic screening. No insur- www.gallerynucleus.com. ance or proof of documentation required. Phy- Saturday, April 19 – CERT Refresher sicians will be on-site and there will be a Course – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For all Alhambra and children’s area with various arts’and crafts ac- San Gabriel members, this refresher course at tivities. For more information, e-mail John the Fire Training Facility, 911 S. New Ave., will Tsiang at [email protected]. include scenarios to allow CERTs to practice Saturday, April 26 – Community-Wide skills developed in the initial CERT curriculum Emergency Preparedness Seminar – 10 in a hands-on training exercise. For more infor- a.m.The Alhambra Police and Fire Departments mation or to register, e-mail will host this free two-hour community-wide [email protected]. Emergency Preparedness Seminar at Alhambra Saturday, April 19–May 11 – Imaginary Fire Department, Station 71, 301 N. First St., to Friends Exhibition – View this exhibit at help inform and prepare Alhambra residents Nucleus Gallery, 210 E. Main St., and come to and members of their households what to do, an opening reception on April 19, from 7 p.m. where to go, and what skills and tools to have to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 626- ready when an emergency situation or natural 458-7477, or visit www.gallerynucleus.com. disaster occurs. 4/2014 CHURCH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 5B C 90 Y A ELEBRATING EARS IN LHAMBRA St. Therese Catholic Church 1100 East Alhambra Road, Alhambra CA 91801 • (626) 282-2744 • www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org Parish Ministries & Groups You are invited to help us celebrate our 90th Anniversary by & All-night Vigils (7:30 p.m. on the first joining one or more of our Ministries or Friday of each month); RCIA II groups, including: Bereavement Support (Apologetics) on Saturdays at Noon; Fatima (Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.); Bible Study Devotion on the 13th of each month from (Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.); First Friday Mass April through October. CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Equipping Youth for Life We also offer Children’s Sacramental We will also have our annual O.S.V. Preparation classes and continuing religious Vacation Bible School (“Weird Animals”) education classes from kindergarten through from July 28 through August 1. For more high school. information on any of these programs, phone This year’s First Communion will be held the Director of Religious Education, Rhonda on May 17 at 9:00 a.m. Storey, at (626) 284-0020. EXCELLENCE IN In Loving Memory of our former associate pastor EDUCATION Fr. Jerome Lantry St. Therese School O.C.D. whose one-year anniversary of death St. Therese School is now accepting applications for is this month. Summer School and for the 2014-2015 school year! We Rest in Peace, Fr. Jerome! congratulate our students preparing for their First feb. 7, 1920 ‒ apr. 16, 2013 Communion on May 17 at 11:30 a.m. 626 289-3364 www.stthereseschoolalhambra.org • ( ) The Carmelite Friars of St. Therese Church invite you to join us during Holy Week Holy Thursday St. Therese (April 17) Church 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Service of the Washing of the Feet Good Friday (April 18) Easter Sunday 1100 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra 12:00 p.m. CA 91801 (April 20) Reflections on the (626) 282-2744 7 Last Words Masses at www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org 1:00 p.m. 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Way of the Cross and *Includes Veneration of 2:00 p.m (April 19) 7:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Latin the Cross and Sacred Liturgy* Solemn Easter Vigil Mass the distribution of Holy High Mass 7:30 p.m. with Sacraments of Communion Sacred Liturgy* Initiation Note: No 5:00 p.m. Mass PAGE 6B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2014 | Seniors / Retirees News Activities, Projects, Features U S E NDERSTANDING THE ENIOR XPERIENCE Atherton’s 100th anniversary banquet, March 6 BY DENNIS MCFADDEN, CEO ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES Atherton Baptist Homes celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, March 6, to a full house, including rep- resentation of dignitaries from around the country, greetings from several gov- ernment leaders, and participation by members of Alhambra’s City Council. The program featured greetings read on behalf of California Governor Jerry Brown, a presentation by representative of member of Congress, Judy Chu’s of- fice, and words from Alhambra Councilmembers and former mayors Barbara Messina and Dr. Steve Placido. A special message by Dr. William L. Ebling, chairman of the Atherton board, inspirational videos about Atherton’s his- tory and mission, and music by the sons Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is president and of a former resident rounded out the CEO of Atherton Baptist Homes, 214 S. dinner event held at the First Baptist Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra. Phone him at Church of Alhambra in order to facili- 626-863-1768. tate the presence of Atherton residents. “Atherton is not about the buildings,” Sequoia tree, but it covers nearly 45% City Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido, left, and Councilmember Barbara Messina chairman Ebling observed. “It is about of our nation’s history. From the time join Atherton Baptist Homes CEO Dennis McFadden to say a few words at Atherton’s the lives of the extraordinary people who when Hannah Atherton Baldwin made 100th anniversary celebration on March 6. have lived here and continue living at her initial $40,000 donation to begin Atherton.One hundred years is not the the work we now call Atherton until now to thrive in Burbank, the purchase of 1.5 Bob Maase, while raising the funds to end of the story, merely the continua- we have witnessed non-stop crises and acres of land off Atlantic in Alhambra create the Sam B. West Health Care tion of our story of faithfulness to se- challenges, and with them heart-melt- must have seemed a last ditch effort to Center that houses 99 residents in skilled niors who have served so faithfully.” ing examples of heroic sacrifice. many.Yet, it proved to be the perfect so- nursing today. One hundred years do not impress a After an initial failure for the project lution for the senior living community, Executives LeeRoy Peterson and Dr. now occupying 15 acres on the same site Tandy L. Sullivan faced the challenges with more than 360 residents and nearly of moving into the age of computers, 200 employees. asking the questions about a possible Through the ‘40s, steady, but mod- relocation of the entire enterprise, and est, growth and addition of units and ad- adding Maloney Manor to the map of joining parcels of land enlarged the Atherton along with some very good footprint. The ‘50s brought increases in people as staff. units from 24 to 86, development of a I concluded the evening with words 10 bed “infirmary,” incorporation as a of encouragement. I told them this last stand-alone organization, and the hiring decade witnessed the same kinds of reno- of an employee, Pearl Hudson, who lived vations, expansions, and wrenching de- into this very year. cisions as the first nine, all taking place LeadersSam B. West, George Colby, under the threat of frequent crises. and Jack Knighton added land and built Yet, through it all, the watchful lov- buildings (e.g., The Villa, Irving Manor, ing care of an ever Provident Lord has Casa Colby, and the Dining Hall) while seen us through our challenges and facing constant challenges of too little brought us to the point of looking to money and too many crises. the decades ahead with expectancy and Art Hyde added the Irving Terrace hope. We have just begun. apartments and hired long-time Atherton executive and current resident MORE SENIOR NEWS ON PAGES 8-9B Around Alhambra For advertising rates and other information, contact Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626-282-8481 Fax: 626-282-5596 www.alhambrachamber.org Submit press releases to: [email protected] 4/2014 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 7B PAGE 8B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2014 Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Volunteers to receive recognition at Joslyn Center A Volunteer Appreciation So- Join the Joslyn staff for light seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April the end of tax season with a sit discount. Please register in ad- cial from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. refreshments and a tribute to the 1. Presented by USC Family down dinner and a performance vance. Tuesday, April 8, will recognize Joslyn volunteers. Caregiver Support Center. by Los Angeles Philharmonic Improving Your Well Being all the volunteers who assist the Other events on the Joslyn Happy April Birthday Lun- Orchestra violinist Paul Stein. seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April Joslyn Adult Recreation Center April calendar include: cheon Celebration, 11 a.m. Mr. Stein has been with the L.A. 22. Presented by YWCA – San staff in providing a wide range Taking Care of You: Self- Wednesday, April 2. April birth- Phil since 1981 and has been a Gabriel Valley Education and of services to Alhambra’s seniors. Care for Family Caregivers day celebrants in attendance will featured violinist at the Holly- Outreach. receive a token gift. This event is wood Bowl. Additional programs and ac- co-sponsored by Care 1st Health AARP Driver Safety Pro- tivities are frequently added dur- Plan. gram, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ing the month. Check out the The Basics – Dementia & Wednesday and Thursday, April Joslyn calendar on each visit. Alzheimer’s Disease seminar, 10 16 and 17. The fee is $15 for Seminars and other events are a.m. Monday, April 14. Pre- AARP members; $20 for non- free unless otherwise noted. Par- sented by the Alzheimer’s Asso- members. Make check or money ticipation in the Senior Nutri- ciation. order payable to AARP. No cash tion Program, including special Dinner & a Musicale, violin accepted. This two-day defensive luncheons, requires reservations recital, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tues- driving class is accepted by many one day in advance. Phone 626- day, April 15. The fee is $10; auto insurance companies for a 458-4455 weekdays at 9:30 a.m. please pay in advance. Celebrate Senior Outings Senior Outings tour bus heading for Ventura, Hammer Museum Alhambra seniors will board Senior Outings’ to visit the San Buenaventura Mission and tour the luxury coach to visit Downtown Ventura from 8:30 museum and grounds (a $2 donation is suggested). a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The fee: $12. The Hammer Museum, officially known as The Reservations take place Tuesday, April 1, at the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Culture Joslyn Adult Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., follow- Center at UCLA, on Wilshire Boulevard in ing the procedures laid out in the Westwood, is rich in Impressionist and Post-Im- City of Alhambra Leisure Classes, pressionist works and contemporary art and is noted Activities & Excursions Guide, for the Armand Hammer Daumier and Contem- available at www.cityofalhambra.org. poraries Collection, consisting of prints, drawings, On the same day, senior trav- paintings, and sculpture of Honore Daumier and elers will sign up for the Senior his fellow 19th century caricaturists. Outings jaunt to the Hammer Spend the day at the museum and take a brief Museum and the UCLA Campus walk to the UCLA campus to enjoy the spread of on Thursday, May 22. The trip is green lawns and classic brick buildings. from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Registration for April Senior Outings took place fee is $12. last month, but a phone call to 626-570-5056 will Downtown Ventura is thriving let callers know if there are still luxury coach seats with art galleries, book stores, cof- available for the outing to Ojai (Wednesday, April fee houses, boutiques, antique 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $12) and/or Gar- shops, and a wide variety of res- dens of the World & The Lakes (Friday, April 25, taurants from which to choose a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., fee: $12). site for a delicious lunch (not in- Seniors are anticipating the June 11 outing to cluded). There are more than 400 Santa Monica on Farmers Market day from 9 a.m. stores and restaurants within to 4 p.m. June 11 (fee: $12), and to a long beach walking distance. The Ventura harbor cruise from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June pier, with several popular restau- 27 (fee: $20). Registration for these Senior Out- rants, is just an easy stroll away. ings is scheduled for May 6. Participants will also have time “When we needed help, we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel” QQuuaalliittyy • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Respite Care AT SAN GABRIEL For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone (626) 289-8889 901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796 4/2014 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B NIH urges older Americans to protect their kidneys STATEMENT OF NIDDK DIRECTOR GRIFFIN P. RODGERS, M.D., AND NIA DIRECTOR RICHARD J. HODES, M.D. In recognition of World Kidney Day 2014 on March 13, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Insti- tute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health reminded older Ameri- cans about the importance of protecting their kidneys and urged them to better understand the decline of kidney function as people age. The kidneys’ main job is to filter wastes and extra water from the blood to make urine. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by decreased kidney function and/or evidence of kidney damage, usually marked by protein in the urine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 10% of adults in the United States – more than 20 million people – may have CKD. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease and kidney failure. Together, diabetes and high blood pressure accounted for 72% of new kidney failure cases in 2011. Age is also a major risk factor for kidney disease. With advancing years, kidney function generally declines, resulting in increased vulnerability of the older kidney to acute injury and CKD. As the kidney ages, filtering capacity decreases, the overall amount of kidney tissue may decrease, and the blood vessels that supply the kidney may narrow, further reducing the capacity of the kidneys to filter blood. This decline in kidney function with age is nearly universal, but occurs at different rates in different people. Conditions such as high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes can accelerate these changes. Because healthy people have significant reserve kidney function, most age-re- lated decline in kidney function does not make an older person feel or function any differently. However, it is important for older adults and their care providers to know whether kidney function is reduced. Moreover, if kidney function appears to be declining at a rate faster than expected, reversible or treatable causes might be identified to slow the process and preserve kidney function. Regardless of whether the cause is aging, disease, or both, complications from certain medications increase as kidney function declines. The level of some medi- cines in the blood may increase because impaired kidneys are less able to eliminate them. The kidneys may also become more sensitive to certain medications. For example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, some antibiot- ics, and x-ray contrast agents may be more likely to cause acute kidney injury. There is a significant need to educate the aging population and their health care providers about ways to prevent kidney injury. Encouraging older Americans to know their level of kidney function and be mindful of the medicines they take is an important step toward reducing the growing rates of kidney injury in the United States. PAGE 10B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2014 Health & Medical News| Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities How do I know if I need a deep cleaning? care routine. remove the bacteria which has gotten BY JOHN CHAO, DDS, AND Smile Talk below the gum line and is causing in- SARAH KENNEDY, RDH As a result, perfect brushing and floss- flammation, bleeding, and is starting to Every mouth is full of a variety of ing is unable to remove the bacteria. 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