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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day With ‘Jazzzone’ At The Pasadena Senior Center On Saturday, January 17

Media Contact:
Charmaine Nelson (626) 344-4325
Email: Charmainen@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY WITH ‘JazzZone’ AT THE PASADENA SENIOR CENTER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

Get your groove on and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the resilience of our community at a special concert with cool jazz group The JazzZone at the Pasadena Senior Center on Saturday, January 17 from 2 - 4 p.m.

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, held at the Pasadena Senior Center, is indoors and open to all. Bring your friends and neighbors to start the new year off right.

The event is free for Pasadena Senior Center members and non-members, and reservations are suggested. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Special Events, or call 626-795-4331.

The JazzZone is continuing the legacy of Jimmie Owens, a legacy of musical genius. James Owens grew up in East St. Louis and began his career in music classes at Lincoln High School with his brother, Hilton Owens, and the young Miles Davis. In carrying on that legacy, The JazzZone believes that jazz and blues music is a powerful force that brings people together and inspires positive change.

The Pasadena Senior Center’s mission is to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state or federal funding and provides more services to older adults than any other organization in the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.

Help Us Support Hungry Seniors

Give Today to Help Us Support Hungry Seniors

With CalFresh (California’s SNAP) benefits suspended due to the federal shutdown, the Pasadena Senior Center is preparing for its largest food distribution yet on Friday, November 7, just ahead of Thanksgiving.

“CalFresh was the difference between a stocked fridge and an empty one,” said Akila Gibbs, Executive Director. “Now, many older adults are facing hunger for the holidays.”

The Center serves 500 seniors monthly through its food program with the LA Regional Food Bank, offering shelf-stable items, fresh produce, and holiday grocery gift cards. It also raises funds year-round to provide fresh meat and vegetables, ensuring older adults receive balanced, nutritious meals.

With 14% of Pasadena seniors living in poverty, demand is expected to surge.

Boutique Sales at PSC

Boutique Sale

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Are you a secondhand shopper? Do you love garage sales. Our boutique sale brings you an assortment of treasures at irresistible prices. From cozy home treasures to sparkling jewelry. New items added weekly. Come find your next favorite piece!

Home Decor | Jewelry | Seasonal Gems | Cookware

How PSC Is Supporting its Members After the Eaton Fire

Kathy Eastwood

With 40 years in critical care and community outreach, Kathy Eastwood serves as a Community Outreach Nurse at Huntington Health, enhancing senior wellness and education. For over 15 years, she has parterned with the Pasadena Senior Center, leading screenings, health talks, chair yoga, and a diabetes empowerment series benefiting hundreds of older adults. She champions aging as an active, connected, and fulfilling stage of life.

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Laura Mosqueda

Laura Mosqueda, MD, FAAFP, AGSF, is a widely respected authority on geriatric and family medicine, elder abuse, and care of the elderly and underserved. She is also an expert on medical education curricula design, development and implementation.

She is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and also serves as director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, a federally-funded initiative that serves as the nation’s coordinating body and clearinghouse for information on research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. She is the principal investigator of an NIA-funded R01 study to understand the causes of abuse of people with dementia, and is the leader of numerous other activities related to elder justice.

As a clinician, researcher, educator, and academic administrator, she has a unique perspective that is informed by her extensive experiences in the community.

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Pasadena Senior Center | Celebrating 65 Years of Service | Attend the Celebration

Pasadena Senior Center
Celebrating 65 years of Service

Sunday, October 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Attend the Celebration

Location

A private club in Pasadena

Be a Sponsor

In the 65 years of Pasadena Senior Center’s experience, we have learned many things about aging as we engage, enrich and empower the lives of older adults.

Honorees

Inquiries

Contact Mary Merino- Avila
(626) 685-6728

Pasadena Senior Center | Celebrating 65 Years of Service

Pasadena Senior Center
Celebrating 65 years of Service

Sunday, October 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Be a Sponsor

Location

A private club in Pasadena

Be a Sponsor

In the 65 years of Pasadena Senior Center’s experience, we have learned many things about aging as we engage, enrich and empower the lives of older adults.

Honorees

Sponsorship Levels

Download Sponsorship Packet

Platinum - $25,000

10 event tickets and recognition on invitation
Sponsor Name/Logo in video montage played during the event
Sponsor Name/Logo and link on PSC website and online event page
Sponsor Name/Logo acknowledgement on PSC website for 1 year
Sponsor Name/Logo on Red-Carpet Step & Repeat

Gold - $10,000

8 event tickets and recognition on invitation
Sponosr Name/Logo in video montage played during the event
Sponsor Name/Logo and link on PSC website and online event page
Sponsor Name/Logo acknowledgement on PSC website for 1 year
Sponsor Name/Logo on Red-Carpet Step & Repeat

Silver - $5,000

6 event tickets and recognition on invitation
Sponsor Name/Logo in video montage played during the event
Sponosr Name/Logo and link on PSC website and online event page
Sponsor Name/Logo acknowledgement on PSC website for 1 year

Bronze - $3,000

4 event tickets and recognition on invitation
Sponsor Name/Logo in video montage played during the event
Link on PSC website and online event page

Copper - $1,500

2 event ticket and recognition on invitation
Link on PSC website and online event page

Inquiries

Contact Mary Merino- Avila
(626) 685-6728

Native Flowering Bulbs And Irises Presented By The Theodore Payne Foundation On Thursday May 1 At Pasadena Senior Center

Media Contact:

Charmaine Nelson (626) 344-4325

Email: Charmainen@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

NATIVE FLOWERING BULBS AND IRISES PRESENTED BY THE THEODORE PAYNE FOUNDATION ON THURSDAY MAY 1 AT PASADENA SENIOR CENTER

From the desert to the sea, throughout all of Southern California, native plants thrive in different ecological areas. In this Cultural Thursday event, Tim Becker from the Theodore Payne Foundation will share his knowledge of California’s native bulbs and irises on Thursday, May 1 at 2 p.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center (PSC).

The event is free for Pasadena Senior Center members, and only costs $5 for non-members and reservations are suggested. To register, or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures, or call 626-795-4331.

Mr. Becker, who has served as the horticultural director of the Theodore Payne Foundation since 2010, will explore the stunning array of native flowering bulbs and irises found throughout California’s diverse geographical areas. Their beauty, their role in ecology and the various and diverse ways to use these flowering bulbs in your garden will also be explored.

Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the foundation is dedicated to the understanding, preservation and use of California native wild flowers and plants.

For 65 years, Pasadena Senior Center’s mission has been to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

Acknowledging Loss Discussion Support Group

Healing Begins When We Honor What is Gone

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 6, 2025 until December 23, 2026
First Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., in person
Second Wednesdays at Noon, via Zoom

Presented in partnership with Foundation for Senior Services

Loss isn’t just about what’s missing—it’s about what mattered. In a culture that rushes to “move on,” we often bypass the most essential parts of true healing and personal growth—to actively engage in the full range of our emotions and begin to honor the experience of grief and loss. This is not about fixing or forgetting—it’s about integrating memories in a way that brings peace, meaning, and wholeness to our lives. Join these discussion groups to share experiences and receive support from others in a compassionate, safe, and confidential space as we work through the healing journey. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for Wednesdays. Please use the registration button to receive the link.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) SBA

We are devastated to see the destruction spreading in our home city of Los Angeles. We know you are most likely focused on the immediate safety of your loved ones, so we want to briefly share some resources that are available to businesses affected by the wildfires.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
SBA low-interest disaster loans help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. Lendistry does not provide these loans, but we want you to have every opportunity to receive the most affordable capital. Learn more and apply here: sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance or call the SBA at 800-827-5722.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

FEMA Disaster Assistance

The government has already added Los Angeles to its disaster assistance page. Find local information here: disasterassistance.gov or call the FEMA help line at 800-621-3362.

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Our team is closely monitoring the impacted areas, and we will continue to communicate as more information and resources become available in the coming days.

Stay safe,

The Lendistry Team
888-594-7270

What is FEMA

You can reach FEMA by calling 1 (800) 621-3362.

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, works by responding to major disasters declared by the President, providing financial assistance and support to individuals and communities affected by the disaster, including housing assistance, home repairs, and other essential needs, upon request from the state government or tribal leaders, only when a disaster is declared in a specific area; individuals must register with FEMA to be eligible for assistance and verify their damages through an inspection process. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key points about how FEMA functions: [2, 5, 6]

Disaster Declaration: A state governor or tribal leader must request a disaster declaration from the federal government for FEMA to activate in a region. [2, 5, 6]
Registration: Individuals impacted by the disaster need to register with FEMA to apply for assistance, usually through a phone number or online portal. [1, 3, 7]
Eligibility Check: FEMA verifies the applicant's identity and assesses the damage to their property to determine eligibility for assistance. [1, 3, 8]
Assistance Types: FEMA may provide financial aid for temporary housing, home repairs, personal property replacement, and other disaster-related expenses depending on the situation. [1, 4, 9]
Inspection Process: FEMA may conduct an in-person inspection of the damaged property to assess the extent of the damage. [1, 3, 10]
Coordination with Local Agencies: FEMA works in collaboration with state and local emergency management agencies to coordinate response efforts. [2, 5, 11]

Important aspects of FEMA: [2, 12, 13]

Pre-Disaster Preparedness: FEMA also focuses on disaster preparedness activities like public education campaigns and community planning to mitigate future disaster impacts. [2, 12, 13]
Public Assistance: FEMA can provide funding to local governments and certain non-profit organizations to help them recover from a disaster by repairing public infrastructure. [2, 5, 14]
Insurance Interaction: FEMA assistance is typically provided for damages not covered by insurance, so applicants must submit information about their insurance claims. [1, 3, 6]

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