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The Diamond Street Bike & Pedestrian Path is now open!
BCHD welcomed the community to the Diamond Street Bike & Pedestrian Path Ribbon cutting. This event celebrated the completion of this portion of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan as it is an important connector for residents in North Redondo, Torrance and the South Bay to safely access Redondo Union High School, the Pier and the great beaches in Redondo Beach!
We’d like to thank the Diamond Street and Prospect Avenue neighbors for their patience and their understanding during construction. We’d like to also thank those who contributed to the completion of this project:
- Beach Cities Health District Board Members
- Redondo Beach City Council Members
- Redondo Beach School Board Members
- Redondo Beach City Staff
- METRO
- South Bay Cities Council of Governments
- South Bay Bicycle Coalition Plus
Your collaboration, effort and support are appreciated as we finalize this new, improved bike path!
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How to Boost Your Social Skills
Finding greater connections and better relationships may help challenge the feeling of loneliness, especially around this time of year.
Most of us learned basic social skills in elementary school — how to listen attentively, how to share and the importance of using words to express our feelings. But those days were long ago for most of us. And the physical distancing and screen time of the pandemic may mean our social skills have gotten a little rusty.
Social skills matter because improving our ability to have conversations, interpret non-verbal communication, give and receive compliments and handle periods of silence is a key way to combat loneliness.
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Warm holiday wishes for health and happiness in the coming year!
The 2023 Holiday Gift Bag Project assisted 260 of our older adult and adults with disabilities clients, by providing essential household items such as grocery gift cards, stamps, calendars, batteries, pens, puzzle books, warm socks, water bottles, and more!
The Holiday Gift Bag Project is possible with support of generous community donors including:
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- Blue Mountain Development, Inc
- Cal Water
- Nadel – Manhattan Beach
- Dive N’Surf
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- City of Hermosa Beach
- Hermosa Beach Rotary
- Homewatch CareGivers of West LA & South Bay
- Minuteman Press Redondo Beach
- South Bay Home Health Care
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- Anonymous
- The Arosa Care Team
- Teri Cannon
- Cornerstone Construction Group, Inc.
- DeVille Law Group, Inc.
- Jane Diehl in Memory of Dan Kowieski
- Donna Lombardi
- Jean Lucio
- Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Inc.
- Margaret Maxwell & Bill Wright
- Marilyn Rafkin
- Dan & Julie Smith
- South Bay Pharmacy, Redondo Beach
- Vincent Tipaldo
- Arnette Travis
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Special thanks to our volunteers:
- Individual community members and families
- allcove Youth Advisory Group
- American Martyrs
- BCHD Board of Directors
- BCHD Youth Advisory Council
- BCHD Volunteers
- Birney Elementary School
- Boy Scout Troops
- Girl Scout Troops
- Hermosa Beach Rotary Club
- Hermosa Hermanos
- Manhattan Beach First Responders
- Mira Costa Key Club
- National Charity League - South Bay
- Redondo Beach First Responders
- Redondo Union High School Boys Soccer Team
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A Celebration of Health and Well-Being
Join the Center for Health & Fitness for their member and community Open House on Saturday, January 13.
Class Schedule:
8:30 - 9:25 a.m. | Silver Sneakers Classic with Cheryl
9 - 9:55 a.m. | Dance Fitness with Bobbi
10 -10:55 a.m. | Yoga Basics with Lisa L.
Nutrition Station:
9 -10 a.m. | Charlotte Hargrave, RD
Refreshments, snacks and a raffle for great prizes throughout the day on a first come, first served basis. There's no registration so come early and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing you there!
| Looking for an eggnog that’s completely plant-based? Blue Zones has just the recipe you’re looking for! Complete with soy milk, cardamom and cinnamon, this holiday nog will become your new holiday favorite. | |
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Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett
If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.
First & Third Tuesday of the Month, Virtual
(January 2 & 16)
10 – 11 a.m.
Zoom link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014
2nd Mondays, In person
(January 8)
2 – 3 p.m.
Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room
1601 N Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.
First Wednesday of the Month
(January 3)
4 – 4:30 p.m.
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Virtual Happiness Chat
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Second Tuesday of the Month
(January 9)
12:30 – 1 p.m.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
BCHD will host Mental Health First Aid trainings from the National Council for Mental Health. Similar to CPR training, individuals will learn how to provide support to people experiencing mental health challenges. It is an eight-hour training that requires two hours of pre-work and six hours of in-person instruction.
At this training, you'll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources, when needed.
Friday, January 12
(9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
514 N Prospect Ave.
Lower Level – Beach Cities Room
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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What I Wish My Parents Knew:
Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and the Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is partnering with South Bay Families Connected and Hermosa Beach City School District to host an in-person event that will include a film screening of “Dead on Arrival,” a fentanyl documentary by Dominic Tierno and Christine Wood, followed by a panel discussion.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hermosa Valley School - Multipurpose Room
1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
This event is intended for parents and caregivers to hear from local young people who have lived experience with substance use. Young people from New Life House and Clarity Sober Living will share their recovery stories and what they wish their parents knew during that time. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a candid discussion with the panel to learn more about what they can do to better support the mental health of young people in their lives.
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Hybrid Board of Directors Meetings
BCHD holds public board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except August and December, November’s meeting is held on the third Wednesday). Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings either via Zoom or in BCHD’s Beach Cities Room - Lower Level, 514 N. Prospect Ave. in Redondo Beach. You may also contact board members directly with questions or comments, or call 310-374-3426, ext. 8213.
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 24
6:30 p.m.
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