Pasadena Senior Center 

News for Release: December 28, 2024 

Media Contact: 
Ann Erdman 
(626) 375-2742 

CULTURAL THURSDAY EVENT AT PASADENA SENIOR CENTER JANUARY 25: STORYTELLER BARBARA WONG 

Everyone loves the experience of listening to a good tale conveyed by a master storyteller. Storytimes are not just for children; more and more often, they are scheduled for adults. 

The Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E Holly St., will present a special story hour for members and nonmembers 50 and older Thursday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. Storyteller Barbara Wong will provide a memorable afternoon of ancient and modern tales ranging from personal to supernatural in a way that will stay with participants long after the story hour is over. 

Wong began sharing her love of stories as an artist in schools program for the Hawaii State Department of Education and the University of Hawaii cultural outreach program. She was a resident storyteller for the Honolulu Zoo, produced storytelling programs for adult audiences for the theater at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Museum and developed and led walking and culinary tours of Honolulu’s Chinatown. She now shares her tales with audiences of all ages at libraries, schools, museums and festivals throughout Southern California.  

Presented by the Pasadena Senior Center, this event is free for members and only $5 for nonmembers 50 and older. To register or for more information, visitwww.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Cultural Thursdays or call 626-795-4331.  

In addition to online classes, onsite events and other activities, members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are encouraged to visit the website regularly for a quarterly online magazine, free food delivery for older adults in need, COVID updates specifically for older adults and more.  

The center, at 85 E. Holly St., is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization that has served older adults for more than 60 years. Extended summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Rooms are sanitized after each use. Masks are optional.  

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Photo Caption: Storyteller Barbara Wong will be at Pasadena Senior Center Jan. 25

Photo Credit: Barbara Wong