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CULTURAL THURSDAY EVENT MAY 22
THE HISTORY OF WINEMAKING IN LOS ANGELES KICKS OFF 65^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR PASADENA SENIOR CENTER

Learn about the little-known history of early winemaking in Los Angeles from Los Angeles native and food and culture historian Tom Sanchez in a Cultural Thursday presentation on Thursday, May 22 at 2 p.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) during PSC’s 65th Anniversary Day.

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

Sanchez, also known for his local ‘MrLA’ walking tours of Los Angeles, will share the little-known history of winemaking in Los Angeles, including how the city became the birthplace of the modern American wine industry and a wine capital. He will also discuss how one LA winery, still in operation today, managed to stay open during prohibition when other local wineries closed.

The ‘History of Winemaking in Los Angeles’ event is a special presentation as part of PSC’s 65th Anniversary Day, which will celebrate the Center’s long-standing place in the San Gabriel Valley where older adults can age well while aging in place.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the community as we begin our anniversary celebration,” said Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena Senior Center. “I feel privileged to be part of an organization providing abundant services to older adults over the past 65 years. With the leadership of the Board, commitment of staff, and dedication of our volunteers, we continue to learn about aging and improve our services. It is our intention that like a fine wine we are getting better with age.”

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.

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.