September 2021
Newsletter
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Upcoming In-person Events |
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Summer Night Movie Under the Stars
September 18th
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See Moulin Rouge on the big screen under the stars at this outdoor movie night with refreshments available! Tickets are $10 per person via Eventbrite. Advanced ticket purchase is suggested and limited tickets will be available at the event. Bring your friends and family to picnic with before and during the show, as you sit on blankets or low chairs on our soccer field. Safely watch a movie outdoors where you are able to sit as close or far from the screen and others as you wish.
All proceeds support the Senior Services and COVID-19 relief programs at ONEgeneration. Free parking available on-site at 17400 Victory Blvd (located between White Oak and Balboa), near Lake Balboa Park. Encino Farmers Market Location! Refreshments will be available, guests welcome to bring your own.
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Moulin Rouge (2001) Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor (PG-13)
Christian, a young wannabe Bohemian poet living in 1899 Paris, defies his father by joining the colorfully diverse troupe inhabiting the dark, fantastical underworld of Paris' now legendary Moulin Rouge. In this seedy but glamorous haven of sex, drugs and newly-discovered electricity, the poet-innocent finds himself plunged into a passionate but ultimately tragic love affair with Satine, the club's highest paid star and the city's most famous courtesan. Their romance is played out against the infamous club - a meeting place of high life and low, where slumming aristocrats and the fashionably rich mingled with workers, artists, Bohemians, actresses and courtesans.
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September is National Senior Center Month |
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Although our Senior Enrichment Center is closed for "in-person" activities due to the pandemic, ONEgeneration celebrates National Senior Center Month this September! We’re celebrating how Senior Centers deliver vital connections by highlighting how we empower older adults to holistically age well through mind, body, and community connections. Senior Center Month emphasizes the tremendous impact that Senior Centers deliver to their communities, including programming and services that allow for older adults to stay connected and independent. ONEgeneration thanks all 3,600 members of their Senior Center for ongoing support and dedication in belonging to the best Center around!
Stay connected by participating in our upcoming virtual events like:
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Tax Diversification & The Art of Long Term Care Planning Sept. 20th, at 10 am
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Communication Strategies for People with Hearing Difficulties Sept. 21st, at 10:30 am
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Home Safety & Fall Prevention Presentation Sept. 28th, at 10 am
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Sages & Seekers Mentorship Program Sept. - Nov. (see flyer below)
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Generations Connect's Generativity 6 week program starts Sept. 2nd
All event flyers are listed below in the newsletter under Upcoming Virtual Activities.
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ONEgeneration would like to introduce our readers to our new Resident Newsletter Poet, Norman Molesko. Many of you are familiar with Norman’s work since several of his poems have appeared in our newsletter over the years. Now you can enjoy his work on a monthly basis.
Norman Molesko is a poet, author, public speaker, former licensed psychologist, former licensed nursing home administrator and a current Ambassador for Seniors. Some of Norman’s distinctions include being the Resident Poet at the Valley Voice Newspaper, Poet Laureate of the California Retired Teachers Association San Fernando Valley, and Senior Advocacy Partner with the Los Angeles Poet Society. Norman is also referred to as, “LA’s Young Oldie” Senior Poet, by the Los Angeles Poet Society.
At age 91, Norman refuses to “be put out to pasture” and has become an advocate for positive creative aging. He uses his poetry to communicate with others about senior issues, concerns and experiences. Norman aims to reach out to readers through his work with the objective of combating loneliness and isolation in the senior community. In his own words: “touching a human soul in a positive and enriching way is what I am about”.
Please enjoy Norman's poem below in honor of Grandparents Day on September 12th, 2021!
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Submitted by:
Elder Roger Williams II
Practitioner of
Global Public Health
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Medications for Lowering Blood Pressure |
If you can’t control your blood pressure by adopting healthier habits – such as limiting salt, increasing exercise, and quitting smoking – then it’s time for medications. Research clearly shows the value of using drugs, if necessary, to treat blood pressure once it reaches Stage 1 hypertension (130/80 to
139/90 mm Hg) or higher. Today, blood pressure can be controlled with lower doses of medications, meaning there is less chance of side effects. Your doctor can choose from more than 200 drugs – called antihypertensive medications – to treat high blood pressure, including many preparations that combine two or more drugs. Many newer antihypertensive drugs have a slightly different chemical structure from older drugs but produce nearly identical effects in the body.
Among the vast array of antihypertensive drugs, no single drug is inherently superior to the others. Blood pressure control is ultimately a numbers game: the value of any blood pressure drug is judged on an individual basis, depending on how much the medication reduces blood pressure for the person who takes it and how well it protects against damage to the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes caused by high blood pressure. The best regimen should be tailored to your needs and medical history, your preferences about how and when to take medications, and your concerns about side effects.
The usual course of treatment for Stage 1 hypertension is to begin with one drug and add a second if your blood pressure does not fall to desired levels. You may have to try several medications before you find a drug, or combination, that works. The treatment for Stage 2 hypertension often begins with a two-drug combination. You may need more than one or two drugs if your blood pressure doesn’t drop to an acceptable level. With all stages of hypertension, lifestyle changes are always an important component of treatment.
For more information on how you can lower your blood pressure, contact: Cinthya Vasquez at (818) 708-4753 or cvasquez@onegeneration.org
Citation: Harvard Health Publication, Controlling your blood pressure, https://www.health.harvard.edu, 2018.
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ONEgeneration in the News |
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Thank you to our friends at The Eisner Foundation for highlighting the work of ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents Program in their recent Blog! If you are a kinship caregiver and would like to learn more about our services please reach out to our GAP Team at 818-264-0880.
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ONEgeneration Program Updates |
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ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center is temporarily closed to the public except for the following:
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Walk-up Food Bank for older adults & families every Friday by appointment only. Call 818-705-2345 to schedule a pickup time.
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Virtual Classes & Workshops listed below in newsletter.
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Call 818-705-2345 for more information.
Homebound Meal Delivery
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If you are a Senior, over 60 years old and in need of meal delivery, please call Jennifer Martinez, Program Manager – Case Management at 818-708-6624 for information.
Transportation Services
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If you are a Senior, 65 years old or older and are in need of transportation, please call 818-708-6614 for information.
Adult Daycare
ONEgeneration's Adult Daycare program has re-opened in-center operations.
Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs
These programs are currently open with modifications.
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Call 818-708-6377 for more information.
Grandparents As Parents
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Call 818-264-0880 for information about participating in an online support group or for other available resources.
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Court Navigation services are still being provided free of charge. Please contact Alejandro, ONEgeneration's Court Navigator at 818-370-2263 for an appointment.
Encino Farmers Market
Open Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm at 17400 Victory Blvd. Plenty of free parking.
- If you are unvaccinated, please wear a face mask.
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Business/Community outreach booth rentals available each week contact ssexton@onegeneration.org
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many no-contact volunteer opportunities.
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Long Beach Gives 9/23/2021 |
ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents Program was chosen to be part of Long Beach Gives 2021 which is a day of giving to nonprofits who are making a positive difference in Long Beach. Save the Date - 9/23/2021, for participating in this year's event. Click our LBG page link for more information. To host a "peer to peer" campaign click here. |
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ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents Program held their Annual Back to School event at our Intergenerational Daycare Center in August. Families were able to enjoy time together complete with barbecue, blow up obstacle courses, and free back-to-school supplies for the children. To learn more about GAP's services please call 818-264-0880 or email jodum@onegeneration.org
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ONEgeneration’s Grandparents as Parents Program has helped kinship families in need of groceries and other household supplies during the pandemic. If you are a kinship caregiver in need of support, please contact our GAP Program Manager at jodum@onegeneration.org
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Upcoming Virtual Activities |
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Health & Wellness Resources |
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Covid-19 Rent Relief: Click on link for more information. Application process opens on September 1, 2021.
Medi-Nurse Line: California has an advice line that can connect you with a nurse to talk about COVID-19 symptoms and help connect you with local resources. This service is available 24/7, even if you are uninsured. Call (877) 409-9052.
Free Wi-Fi: Click on the link for a list of Library parking lots offering fee Wi-Fi.
Food Finder 211: Families in need of food assistance can use this online locator to find support.
Friendship Line: Call 1-888-670-1360 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities. Provided by the Institute on Aging.
Get Ahead LA a campaign to safely guide LA County residents to the financial resources they need to reach their financial goals.
NotifyLA: Click on link or call 323-980-2260 to sign up for notifications from the City of Los Angeles during times of emergencies and disasters.
LA County Hotline: If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed 1-800-854-7771.
Headspace is offering LA County residents free subscriptions to its digital platform for improving mindfulness, relaxation and well-being. Their vast library of content includes guided meditations, workout videos and sleep-promoting sounds, all of which can be readily accessed from your computer, tablet or smartphone! Signup here.
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The LA ADU Accelerator Program - Housing |
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Intergenerational Daycare Photos |
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Above is a photo taken on the shared patio space at ONEgeneration's Intergenerational Daycare Center. The activity was a game of Charades with kids from the Leopards preschool classroom and their senior neighbors. |
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Above is a photo taken in the ONEgeneration Grizzly Bear preschool classroom during an intergenerational Spanish lesson with ONEgeneration's senior neighbors and the children via Zoom. |
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From left to right: Jim Esterle - Boardmember, Jenna Hauss -CEO, Steve Supowitz - Donor |
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ONEgeneration Community Room |
Construction has begun on the new ONEgeneration Community Room which is located at our JOY Intergenerational Daycare Center in Van Nuys. Once the room is completed early next year, it will provide a space for various community engagements. Huge thank you to all our Community Room donors. For more information on how you can support this new development, please email Jenna Hauss at jhauss@onegeneration.org
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ONEgeneration would like to acknowledge and thank the Greater Toledo Community Foundation for awarding our organization a grant to provide general operating support to sustain and improve programs that reach thousands of vulnerable seniors, families, and children in our communities each year. This grant comes at a difficult, but hopeful, moment for both ONEgeneration and the communities it serves. |
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Vitas Healthcare & Dr. Diana Naderi |
Thank you to Dr. Diana Naderi and VITAS Healthcare for presenting the Advance Directives & Advance Care Planning Webinar on August 26, 2021. If you missed the lecture you can watch the recording by clicking on the photo on the left. If you would like to download the Advanced Directive form Dr. Naderi mentions in the video click here. |
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Mayor Garcetti & Councilman Blumenfield |
Thank you to Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilman Bob Blumenfield, and their staff for hosting last month's Nonprofit Showcase at the Westfield Mall. ONEgeneration loved the opportunity to speak directly to community members about our programs and services.
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Northeast Valley Health Corporation's WIC Program |
Thank you to our community partner the Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) and their WIC Program for helping to get free diapers and other children's items to valley families in need. If you have any questions about local WIC services, please email: aqueelahrussell@nevhc.org
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The LA ADU Accelerator Program |
Thank you to the LA ADU Accelerator Program for partnering with ONEgeneration to provide support services to the program’s older adult tenants. If you are an older adult in need of housing, complete the Tenant Interest Form and a representative will get back to you. Click for form.
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Thank you to the team of volunteers from Baker Tilly US who came to ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center on multiple days in August to package food and distribute at our walk up food pantry. The hundreds of older adults and families that rely on the food and assistance we provide are so grateful for the hard work of our volunteers.
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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare |
Thank you to ONEgeneration's community partner Anthem Medicare for sponsoring a weekly food bank in August. We truly appreciate their ongoing dedication to our senior community during this past year sponsoring our food banks and our "pop-up" vaccine clinics.
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ONEgeneration is grateful to one of our August food bank sponsors; Humana. Our sponsors help with the costs of supplies needed to run our weekly food banks which help hundreds of households. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email event@onegeneration.org. |
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Valley Presbyterian Hospital |
Thank you to ONEgeneration's community partner Valley Presbyterian Hospital for sponsoring our weekly food bank in August. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming food bank to help us cover the costs of grocery bags, please contact Sue Sexton at ssexton@onegeneration.org.
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Free Wi-Fi: Click on the link for a list of Library parking lots offering fee Wi-Fi.
Food Finder 211: Families in need of food assistance can use this online locator to find support.
Friendship Line: Call 1-888-670-1360 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities. Provided by the Institute on Aging.
Get Ahead LA a campaign to safely guide LA County residents to the financial resources they need to reach their financial goals.
LA County Hotline if you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed 1-800-854-7771
Headspace is offering LA County residents free subscriptions to its digital platform for improving mindfulness, relaxation and well-being. Their vast library of content includes guided meditations, workout videos and sleep-promoting sounds, all of which can be readily accessed from your computer, tablet or smartphone! Signup here.
SoCalGas’ CARE program can help during these challenging times. If you’re recently unemployed or currently facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic or for other reasons, you may now be eligible to save 20% on your natural gas bill. Complete the quick online application at socalgas.com/care and find out instantly if you qualify.
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Encino Farmers Market - Open Sundays |
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As summer winds down and we head into fall what better place to shop than your local farmers market. Underwood Farms are still producing their award winning corn and also a wide array of melons such as Ambrosia, French and of course the deliciously sweet watermelons. |
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Fresh sweet and spicy peppers are still in season. Beylik Farm has a variety of peppers including Poblanos, Fresnos and Jalapenos. A new booth at the market is "Vegan Popsicles" and they are a big hit with both kids and adults. With flavors like strawberry lemonade, rocky road and mojito you cannot go wrong on a hot summer day.
Carole,
Market Manager
Thank you for shopping at the Encino Farmers Market, supporting local farmers and small businesses, and helping the programs of ONEgeneration.
See you Sunday 8am to 1pm.
ONEgeneration JOY Intergenerational Daycare Center at 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Plenty of Free Parking!
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Virtual Ways to Stay Connected |
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Regal Medical Group Free Classes |
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Well Connected and Well Connected Español connects individuals 60 years old and over to virtual classes, conversations, and other activities and are accessible on line or by telephone. Programs are designed to help seniors stay connected to a larger community and are available in both English and Spanish. These programs are free of charge to individual participants.
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Senior Planet from AARP harnesses technology to change the way we age. Our courses, programs, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.
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LA County Library - Free Movie Access |
If you do not have your LA County Library Card yet, you can sign up on line for a temporary 90 day digital card. Many virtual services available including free movies & TV shows streaming through Kanopy & Hoopla. Sign up for a digital library card today. |
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Did you know that you can connect the generations in your life through StoryCorps Connect? Click on the link below to see how you can virtually interview a loved one through this program and have the interview archived as part of the StoryCorp collection |
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Ways to Support ONEgeneration |
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While City and State funding for ONEgeneration Programs is minimal, the needs we strive to meet are increasing. Help us support seniors in our communities! We depend on community member donations to keep our programs running. We thank you for your generosity! |
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Your donation supports:
- $5 Senior Center Classes
- $10 Weekend Homebound Meals
- $20 In-home services for frail seniors
- $50 Care-giving Support Services
- $100 Grab Bar Installation
- $300 Month of homebound meals for a senior couple
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Did you know that you can deduct charitable donations made in 2020 up to $300 if you take the standard deduction? The CARES Act gave individual taxpayers who take the standard deduction, the ability to also take a deduction if they made a donation to a qualifying nonprofit. This amount goes up to $600 for married couples filing jointly for donations made in 2021. This is a temporary incentive to encourage contributions to nonprofits hit hard during the pandemic.
To learn more, click on this link to an AARP article which explains the Care Act provision. |
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Donor Advised Fund / Required Minimum Distribution: |
There are tax advantages to making your contributions from your Donor Advised Fund or your Required Minimum Distribution. If you wish to make a donation to ONEgeneration through your Donor Advised Fund or from your annual Required Minimum Distribution, please contact the Financial Institution holding these funds. Your desired contribution to ONEgeneration must come directly from them. |
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Stay up to date with ONEgeneration news by following us on Facebook at @ONEgencares. You can also donate to ONEgeneration from our Facebook page or can start your own Facebook campaign for ONEgeneration.
Your support is greatly needed and appreciated at this crucial time.
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Lasting Legacy Brick Program |
Honor a loved one with a personalized engraved brick placed near the main entrance of our Intergenerational Center.
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Please consider the Seniors, Children & Families by remembering ONEgeneration in your estate plans. To learn about the possibilities please contact Sue Sexton at 818-708-4756 or email development@onegeneration.org
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Ralphs Reward Card Donations |
Register ONEgeneration as your Ralphs Reward Card's designated nonprofit and we will earn donation funds each time you shop at Ralphs. Register online at www.ralphs.com or by calling 800-443-4438.
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Click on the AmazonSmile link to log into your Amazon account and to select ONEgeneration as your non-profit. Remember to log into AmazonSmile each time you make an Amazon purchase so that ONEgeneration receives the donation.
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Donate Your Vehicle
to ONEgeneration
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Donate a car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to ONEgeneration and help build stronger communities. Each vehicle donation supports the senior services and intergenerational programming of ONEgeneration. Everything will be handled for you, including free pickup. |
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In memory of Maria Elena Sifuentes, Enrique Sifuentes
In honor of Hazel Geresy, from Robert Geresy
In honor of Sandy Magnus - Happy Birthday!
From Liz & Jeff Koppelman
In honor of Sandy Magnus’s Birthday. From Duddana Watt
In honor of Sandy Magnus’s Birthday. From Dianna Velick
In honor of Sandy Magnus’s Birthday. From Damaris Ayala
In honor of Sandy Magnus’s Birthday. From Heather de la Vega
In honor of Paul Davis 65th B-day. From Rosz Murray
In honor of Paul Davis, From Sue & Frank Fisher
In honor of Paul and Rande Davis,
From Terry and Helen Keelan
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Thank You to all of our Partners & Supporters
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SIGN UP FOR ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS TO BE INFORMED ABOUT ANY EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS |
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CALL 323-980-2260
IF YOU NEED HELP SIGNING UP FOR THIS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, PLEASE ASK A ONEgeneration STAFF MEMBER TO ASSIST YOU NEXT TIME YOU ARE AT THE SENIOR CENTER
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NotifyLA is the City of Los Angeles' official mass notification system used to send voice messages, text messages and email messages to residents and businesses during times of emergencies and disasters. Notifying the public when a disaster strikes might be the one and only safeguard the public can count on to save their lives and protect their property.
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CDC - Fall Prevention Check List for Safety
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CDC - My Mobility Plan to Stay Independent
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Drive Smart - CHP Senior Volunteer Program
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Affiliations and Partnerships |
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ONEgeneration Board of Directors,
& Friends of ONEgeneration
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OFFICERS
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Stuart D. Zimring, Board Chair, Esq., Principal, Law Offices of Stuart D. Zimring
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Jeff Friedman, Board Vice Chair, Vice President of Marketing, Dynamic Nursing, Inc.
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Shanthi Suresh, MD Board Vice Chair, Partner Emeritus, Geriatrics, Kaiser Permanente
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Nathaniel Hutton, Board Treasurer, Consultant, Oasis - CATCH Healthy Habits" Program
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Jim Esterle, Board Secretary, Executive Consultant - HR & Development
MEMBERS
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Liz Altman-Harberger, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, AIG Life & Retirement
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Wendy Bavan, Providence St. Joseph Health
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Catherine Coddington, District Director, Office of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel
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Karen Johnson, Medicare Officer, Health Net of CA
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Steven Groode, Shareholder, Littler
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Tatijana Stafets Janko, Financial Consultant
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Joe Lagrimas, Associate Vice President Medicare, Molina Healthcare
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Gasia Majarian, Vitas Representative, VITAS Healthcare
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Lindy Pearson, Advisor, Client Relations, Cresa
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Gloria Pollack, Community Liaison, Gelb Group
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Sahar Pouyanrad, Executive Director/Regional Team Leader, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
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David Rutt, Principal, Dorfman & Rutt
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Denise Villbrandt, Partner, Clumeck, Stern, Schenkelberg & Getzoff
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Gavin Ward, Regional Director, Strategy & Partnerships, 24 Hour Home Care, LLC
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Minister Roger Williams II, Practitioner of Public Health, Terra Health, LLC
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Jenna Hauss, MSW, President & CEO, ONEgeneration
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Kenneth Kang, CFO & COO, ONEgeneration
In Memoriam
- Karl Boeckmann
- Fred Simmons, Esq.
- Harry Vickman
FRIENDS of ONEgeneration
- Marvin Burns, Esq.
- Paul Davis
- Rickey Gelb
- Eva Goetz
- Vahid Khorsand
- Dan Osterweil, MD
- Marion Ross
- Dr. Judy Rosenberg
- Susan Rothenberg
- Congressman Brad Sherman
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