January Magazine for Pasadena Senior Center

A CULTURAL THURSDAY EVENT! BRASS IN THE NEW YEAR Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by The Police Brass Quintet Free – Members, $5.00 - Nonmembers

GRIEF: BEYOND EMOTIONS – PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE EFFECTS Wednesday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services Grief affects more than just your emotions, impacting your brain, body, and nervous system. This session explores the physical and cognitive changes that can accompany loss, providing insight and

Some of the most glorious music ever written for brass instruments was from the Baroque period, and the Police Brass Quintet highlights that style in their performances. They’ll also play pieces from other eras composed for brass. Join us for this musically uplifting and entertaining program. HEALTH FAIR Friday, January 16, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Kathy Eastwood from Huntington Hospital will be doing blood pressure and glucose testing. The Hear Center will be doing free hearing screenings. Insurance representatives will be on hand to show different Medicare Health Plans, and answer questions that you may have. FREE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION Friday, January 16 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Provided by the Order of Malta Mobile Ministries The Order of Malta Mobile Ministries provides vegetables and fruit to the Pasadena Senior Center Produce Fair every third Friday of the month. We recommend that you bring bags or a cart to take your produce home. Get your groove on with a special concert celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and our resilience as a community. The JazzZone is the group who makes cool jazz sizzle, and their jazz, blues, and R & B will have you smiling and swaying. Dancing is encouraged! This concert is indoors and open to all. Bring your friends and neighbors to start the year off right. Reservations are suggested. JAZZZONE CELEBRATES MLK, JR. Saturday, January 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

guidance to support the healing process. THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Thursday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. Free – Members, $5.00 - Nonmembers

You’ll have a song in your heart as pianist Bob, vocalist Don and their talented friends bring classic standards and Broadway tunes to vibrant life, while also sharing stories about this unforgettable music. Reservations are suggested. JANUARY BIRTHDAY SOCIAL Monday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. Free to members with birthdays in January plus one guest, all others $4.00 Is your birthday in January? Join your fellow members for a festive reception with birthday cake and champagne, with live music by Steve Ormond. Presents are included! Reservations are required. JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPLETION CHALLENGE Tuesday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and relaxed jigsaw puzzle challenge! We’ll provide all the puzzles—just bring yourself and get ready to enjoy a good time. Teams of four are needed. If you already have a group register their names with Social Services. If not, no worries— we’ll happily place you on a team. Everyone is welcome! Please call Social Services on (626) 685-6732 by January 19. We will have as many as six teams competing. A CULTURAL THURSDAY EVENT! FOUR DAYS IN CINCINNATI Thursday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom Presented by Events Director, Annie Laskey Free – Members, $5.00 - Nonmembers

Once known as Porkopolis, now the Queen City, Cincinnati has a long and storied history that is kept alive in its architecture, museums, and public art. Join us as Annie shares what she saw and learned in a four-day whirlwind

tour of this interesting, historic, and beautiful city. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

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