The LAPD Topanga Division Police Station has put out some good information re tips on preventing burglary.
READ MORE HERE
 

  If sometimes you find you are not receiving our newsletter (on Thursday mornings), please check your "junk" or "spam" files.  It may have inadvertently ended up in one of those files.

"Having trouble viewing this email? Click here ".  If you will in fact click on that, it will open up the entire newsletter so that everything including all the information on the right hand side, will be visible.  This way the newsletter is much easier to read.

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HOPE Connection is a non-profit organization that offers on-going Spousal Loss and Parent Loss support groups in Encino and West Los Angeles.

Their groups, facilitated by licensed therapists, have been offered to the community for more than 30 years.

Spousal Loss support groups are offered on Tuesday evenings in WLA and Thursday evenings in Encino.  A Spousal Loss Day Group is now being formed.

Parent Loss groups are offered on Tuesday evenings in Encino and on Wednesday in WLA.

For more information please call 818-788-HOPE (4673):  

Email:  [email protected]  or  [email protected]

 or website www.hopegroups.org




Saturday Evening, September 27 at 8:00 pm

With Maestro James Domine conducting:  

Haydn
Symphony #7 (Le midi) in C major
Violin Concerto in C major
Aubree Oliverson, violinist
 
Mozart
Horn Concerto # 1  
Jennifer Bliman, horn soloist

Popper
Hungarian Rhapsody
Ernie Carbajal, Jr., 'cellist

General Admission: $25.00.  Limited Number of Seats Available.  
Call (818) 347- 4807 for reservations or visit   http://www.sfvsymphony.com/

In Founders Hall
200 Civic Center Drive in Calabasas
 




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If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact:
Dee Call, Volunteer Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818-238-5371



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805-579-8972 www.davidrosenfeldmd.com 



You have spent a lifetime acquiring memories, and collecting personal stories.  They  understand that selling any personal item is an emotional undertaking.

When you need to downsize, they step in to convert your personal treasures and belongings into cash.  They are The $ales Ladi-EZ and  they do the lifting and you get the money.

They travel to you without cost or obligation to assess your personal belongings and discuss how best to unearth their monetary value.  Their service provides you with full documentation of your inventory including pictures and written descriptions of each item.  

For your peace of mind, they are bonded and insured against theft and property damage.

READ HERE  ABOUT THEIR SEMINARS ON HELPING YOU TO MOVE
 
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818-304-8174
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SENIOR MOMENTS - SO, WHAT WAS I LOOKING FOR?

Wednesday, October 1 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm

 

An interesting talk on normal aging and cognition. At times, we all forget where things are - is this a normal part of aging?

 

Dr. Kannen Paramesh will talk about the treatable memory problems and what are the newer developments.

 

$5.00 fee and reservations needed - 818-880-6461

 

Location is Founders Hall in Calabasas (behind the library by the Commons)  

 

 

 

Saturday, September 27 from 7:00 until 10:00 pm

No Equipment or Experience Needed......See some things you never thought you could see..... Galaxies - Nebulas - Globular Clusters. Wear warm clothes and be prepared to be amazed. The park lights will be turned off to give maximum night vision for viewing.

If you have telescope equipment, you will be able to park in the upper parking lot. All others, please park in the lower lot near the restrooms. Red flashlights only please, and parking lights only for upper parking lot. Those with equipment, please try and arrive 30 min. before sunset to setup.  This is a free event and for more information   CLICK HERE 

Oak Canyon Park
5600 Hollytree Dr.in Oak Park 



 

AND SOME EVEN OFFER POPCORN!

Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm

Pick up dinner & settle down for a courtyard screening of "Mary Poppins."

One Colorado
24 E Union St in Pasadena
626/564-1066     

Saturday, September 27 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm    

The Sherman Oaks Library will be screening a film about Cesar Chavez

Sherman Oaks Library
14245 Moorpark St.in Sherman Oaks
818-205-9716   

Saturday, September 27 from 1 - 7 pm

Day of Noir: WeHo Reads celebrates the overarching theme of all things noir with literary panels, book signings, readings, theater, music, surprises, & a special outdoor sunset screening of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

WeHo Library & Park
625 N San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood
310/848-6377    

Saturday, September 27 at 1:30 pm

They will be showing a movie about a perfectly average minifigure is mistakenly identified as extraordinary, and is thought to be the key to saving the world.

Chatsworth Library
21052 Devonshire St. in Chatsworth
818-341-4276


Newbury Park Library
2331 Borchard Rd in Newbury Park
805-498-2139  

Thursday, October 2 at 2:00 pm
 
New and Classic Movies every Thursday in the Community Room.  They've got popcorn too.  Everyone Welcome!

North Hollywood - Amelia Earhart
5211 Tujunga Ave in North Hollywood  
818-766-7185    

 

Monday, September 29 from 10:30 am until 11:15 am
 
Cindy Walkov is a certified and experienced Zumba Gold instructor and has been teaching  Zumba Gold to Seniors at a senior home in Reseda for over 2 years.

This class is specifically for seniors and is a slower-paced Zumba class. The steps salsa, mambo, cha-cha, the twist and bending, stretching, marching, and other dance-type routines that are fun and energizing.  The music is Latin, international and American music and includes some current tunes as well as oldies that seniors love. The class is about 45 min in length.

Two classes for $15.00 - sign up now. Email Cindy @  [email protected] to sign up and you can  bring your check to the first class.
 
Kidz City
20841 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills
Target Shopping Center
Ventura Blvd at DeSoto 



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email: [email protected]
818-521-1675
Chatsworth 

 

Tuesday, September 30 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m
 
If YOU have time on Tuesday Nights, join The Users? Group Network and they can assist you on solving the mystery of your computer and/or electronic devices. Presentations are planned to help in many ways.
 
This next program is:  The Long Game:  Protecting your data, your privacy and your person in the twenty first century.  

TUGNET, aka The Users' Group Network, is the premier computer and technology club in the San Fernando Valley. Users of all platforms are welcome to our weekly meetings. Each meeting has a presentation by either an outside expert in a given field, a company representative showing a new or latest version of a program or a member whose expertise in a particular area is demonstrated.  

Visitors are asked to donate $3.00.  For more information:  www.tugnet.org  or contact
president Marian Radcliffe - 818-249-1629

Meetings are held at the Granada Pavilion
11128 Balboa Blvd in Granada Hills


Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 9:00 to 11:00 am

This is part of The UCLA Longevity Center's Memory Training Program  

This workshop is designed for people age 60 plus with mild memory concerns. You
will learn practical techniques for enhancing memory performance.

SEE FLYER  FOR MORE INFORMATION or call 818-885-5220
 
Wilkinson Senior MPC
Annex Building, Room 7
8956 Vanalden Ave in Northridge



She specializes in senior residential real estate representing sellers and buyers.  
 
Danielle Nieves, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Northridge, understands the challenges of moving, particularly with those who have been in their homes for many years, and has the patience to go above-and-beyond to make their move hassle-free.  

Why work with a senior real estate specialist? She can offer you choices and alternative solutions to your move and has a network of help for the 50+ market including:

 * Reverse Mortgage Experts
 * Assistance in relocating to an Assisted Living Community
 * Senior Moving/packing specialists
 * Estate Sale Organizers
 * Tax & Financial Planning Experts
 * Home Staging Tips and Experts
 * Long Term Care Insurance
 * Home Cooked Meals delivered to your door
 * Safety needs within the home - Grab bars/ramps/lifts etc..
 * Geriatric Care Managers
 * Elder Law Attorneys

If you have any questions about any of these needs, please feel free to contact her.  She is here for your Senior needs and would be happy to help you!  She covers the entire San Fernando Valley as well as the Santa Clarita Valley.

For two of her great letters of recommendation CLICK HERE
Read her September newsletter  HERE
 
Danielle Nieves
Realtor, SRES & HAFA Certified
CalBRE#01821674
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 818-635-5102
www.homesbydani.com




Wednesday, October 1 from 3:30 until 5:00 pm

Get together with good friends and meet new ones where people 55+ find ways to maintain youth, vitality and zest  for life!

Keeping fit is as easy as a walk in the park.  So dress for exercise as you meet and be  inspired  by Andrew  Fox, owner of TrueLife Fitness and Wellness, Inc.   Join friends and make some new friends as you listen to this interesting talk, have some wine, beverages, and treats (mostly healthy).

Cost is $5.00 per person.  Please RSVP by  September 27 to [email protected] or 818-203-4455   
SEE FLYER FOR MORE  DETAILS

Morrison Park (NW corner of T.O. Blvd and Forest Cove Lane)
Thousand Oaks



Come in for a free consultation with expert stylist Maxine (Max) Berger and if you want to continue with her, she offers a free haircut.

Maxine Berger has been with the same salon for 25 years and is an expert on hair straightening and color.

Call her today - this may be the time for a new look!

Maxine Berger
Epic Salon
17207 Ventura Blvd
Encino
www.thehairstraightening.com  
818-986-2034 (appointments)
818-398-3378 (cell) 

 

Cooking with these seasonings regularly can protect you from Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, eye disease & more.
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Today we present "ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD" and we hope you will enjoy it..... hopefully with family or friends!

CLICK HERE  FOR SUSIE'S ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD.

Look for another interesting easy and delicious recipe next week!

Susie Jacobson, Your Health Coach
818.261.9587
[email protected]
www.susierjacobson.com

 

For all the music lovers out there - and who doesn't love music! From Broadway to jazz to Dixieland to bluegrass and everything in between - there are so many opportunities to go to listen and enjoy

Thursday, September 25 from 6:00 pm until 9:00

Please join them to play, sing, or just listen and eat pizza.  All ages and experience levels welcome.
 
Note:  Please do not call Jerry's Pizza.   Instead  please visit HERE  for more information and  late-breaking news, or contact Pete Tinker at [email protected]  

Jerry's Pizzeria
22035 Sherman Way in Canoga Park
 
Sunday, September 28 from 1 - 5 pm

The Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern California hosts a casual jam session - break out your instruments or just listen.

West Valley Music Center
 24424 Vanowen St in West Hills
818/992-4142     

Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 pm

Music from Susan Greenberg, flute; Melanie Emelio, soprano; & Shari Raynor, piano.

Raitt Hall, Pepperdine University
24255 PCH in Malibu
310/506-4891      

Cover charges vary.  Call 818-884-5905 for more information.

The Guitar Merchant
7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Canoga Park   

Join them on Thursday, October 2 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Bring your own ukulele - all levels of players and singers are welcome!  There is no cost for this event.

Harold's House of Omelets
2240 E Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks
805-418-7332   

Every Monday from 1:30 until 3:30 pm

Come listen and enjoy music in the Glenn Miller style.

Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center
5056 Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys
818-981-1284 
 


Do you have a relative who needs personal care that you or another person cannot give them?
What do you do? Who do you call?

Can you afford to have a family member go into assisted living home or community?  Do you know which homes or communities best suit your loved ones needs?
Who do you ask?

Do you know a friend or family member who needs some short- term help due to a fall or illness? Who do you turn to?

Someone you care about is coming home from the hospital or skilled nursing facility and needs help to get back to everyday living at home. 
What do you do and who do you call?

People are turning to Senior Resources, Inc., LA's premiere in-home care service provider and placement service.  A San Fernando Valley based company who can help keep your loved one safe, healthy and independent.  If you need answers and solutions call Senior Resources, Inc. 818-359-2125

Their companions and caregivers are also specially trained in fall prevention which is very important to this age group.   
 
Get the help you need, when you need it.

This is Los Angeles' premier home care company - call them today!

 

Tuesdays, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14 & 10/28 from 5:30-7:30pm

Learn about the latest Social Media options available to you today. Bring your smart phone or tablet to download the latest apps and learn how to use them. $20 for 1 evening

Goebel Senior Center  
1385 E Janss Rd in Thousand Oaks
805-381-2744




Saturday, October 11

Join them for a great night of casino games, delicious food, great prizes, live music and lend your support to their Center by helping them raise funds.   SEE FLYER HERE

Tarzana Cultural Center
19130 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana
818-705-1286




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Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody
 
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June & Company Salon is offering special senior prices on Wednesdays on all services. At least 50% off our regular prices!!!!!

Please call 818-887-6290 to find out their prices

June & Co. Salon
20969 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills
In The French Quarter
 


Friday, September 26 at 10:30 & 11:45 am, 1 pm

A twist on the normal gallery walk through: Tour the exhibition "The Beautiful: Contemporary Images of America" with a native French speaker.

Rolland Gallery, Cal Lutheran University
60 W Olsen Rd in Thousand Oaks
805/493-3697 

 

Third Wednesdays of the Month from 6:00 until 7:30 pm or
Third Saturdays of the Month from 10:00 until 11:30 am

They will be lead by award-winning published author Saundra Hunter starting in October and running through March 2015.  Participants will improve their creative writing skills in these once-a-month workshops.  Budding writers can choose between Wednesday Workshops and Saturday Workshops

For additional information, please call (818) 865-9230

The Westlake Village Library
31220 Oak Crest Drive in Westlake Village 


     
 How About A Family Legacy?

Give them a gift of a lifetime that will last for generations to come.  Let Sue Romansik help you save your family history by recording your story in the comfort of your residence. You will be guided by carefully crafted questions to help you recall long forgotten moments.

Save your memories via audio, video, transcribed book or a combination of your choice.  

Don't let your history be lost
.
For more information please contact:
Sue Romansik
818-445-1160
[email protected]



  

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Whether it's folk dancing, line dancing, square dancing, or just plain dancing to live music - this is a marvelous venue for making new friends and having a lot of fun while you're getting that cardio going!  And most of these events are free and both singles and couples are welcome!   

Friday, September 26 - Rounds at 7:30 and Tips/Squares from 8:00 until 10:30 pm

Both singles and couples are welcome.  The cost is $8.00 per person.

Joslyn Senior Center

1301 W Olive Ave in Burbank

818-238-5353  

Friday, September 26 from 7:30 until 10:00 pm

Join them for a waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, rhumba, swing, line dance - whatever you enjoy.  All adults welcome.   They will feature the music of the Dick  Parent  Band.

The cost of $7.00 includes refreshments and door prizes.

Simi Valley Senior Center

3900 Avenida Simi in Simi Valley

805-583-6363

Saturday, September 27, 7:30-10:30pm

Alternating between round & square dancing; professional caller, light refreshments.

$7 suggested donation. Call (805) 492-1669 for information.

Goebel Adult Community Center

1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks

805-381-2744   

Friday, September 26 from 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Complimentary Dance Lesson at 8 p.m.

General Dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Dance Mixers and Door Prizes - Complimentary beverages and snacks

Join them for a great night of dancing to recorded music for the following dances: Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, West Coast Swing, Quickstep, Salsa, Nite Club 2-Step, Hustle, Samba, Viennese, Merengue, Argentine Tango, and Country 2-Step.

Relaxed fun environment with a variety of music, dance lesson, and lite food, gourmet desserts, and drinks included.  $16.00 cover

Granada Pavilion

11128 Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills

818-831-1934

Monday, September 29 at 1:00 pm.

Come to listen (or dance) to 2 hours of swing and Jazz numbers.  For those 55+ Admission is $2 (free with BSAC).

Joslyn Adult Center

1301 W. Olive in Burbank

818-238-5353

Monday, September 29 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Listen and dance to the oldies (50s & 60s) with DJ Biba.    For those 55+  

Admission is $5.00 ($3.00 with BSAC).

Joslyn Adult Center

1301 W. Olive Street in Burbank

818-238-5353   

Ongoing Thursdays either 6:30 or 7:30

$60.00 for 6 classes.

For more information or to register call 805-208-8515

Rancho Santa Susanna Community Center

5005-C Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley

Ongoing Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:00 pm

Beginning, easy, and  intermediate levels taught in three 45 minute sessions.  $6.00  per evening.  For more information 805-469-7909

Houghton Park, Bldg 4333

Township Ave in Simi Valley

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am

Moorpark Adult Center

799 Moorpark Ave in Moorpark

805-529-6864

Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 PM

Bachelors n Bachelorettes.....singles and couples welcome

Carpool from San Fernando Valley

Dance and refreshments-$7.

For more information call  818-787-4188

every Thursday from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm

Admission $7.00 - both singles and couples welcome

Live music with taped music during intermission

Joslyn Senior Center

1301 W Olive Ave in Burbank

818-238-5353  

Fridays from 7:15pm to 9:45pm

West Valley Folk Dancers offer international folk dances.  Both singles and couples are welcome.  Soft shoes recommended.  

Cost is $4.00 per person for members and $5.00 per person for non-members.  More info @ 818-348-6133

(Peggy Bertrand   [email protected] )

the Senior Center

7326 Jordan Ave. in Canoga Park

Every Thursday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm

Join your friends for dancing to a live band.  Have fun and exercise at the same time.

$2.00 donation

Robert M. Wilkinson Multi-Purpose Center

8956 Vanalden Ave in Northridge

818-756-7741

Thursdays, 1:00-3:30pm

Join Ed LaFata as he rehearses the Unforgettables and they perform the music of the Big Band Era of the 40's, 50's & 60's.

Goebel Adult Community Center

1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks

805-381-2744

Tuesdays (intermediate) from 4:00 until 5:00 pm

Thursdays (beginners) from 2:00 until 3:00 pm

You Know You've Always Wanted To Try It!

It improves your range of motion, concentration and memory while dancing to the oldies.  Beginners are $6.00 and intermediate is $6.00

Teacher Mike Bendavid is a California Country and Western Dance Champion

This kind of exercise has been proven to help with balance and is considered good overall  exercise.

ONEGeneration Senior Center

18255 Victory Blvd in Reseda

818-705-2345  

Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am

Engage in some great dancing to some wonderful nostailgic music in this fun social atmosphere.   

Goebel Adult Community Center

1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks

805-381-2744 


 

Even if you don't have the need right now, you should cut this out and save it -you will save money later on.

Carlos and Guille Menjivar are the owners of Omega Automotive and are very caring of every single car under their care.  They treat every auto with great respect as if it was their only patient.

Omega services all your car needs whether your car is new or old, domestic or foreign. From oil change to brakes or transmissions or any other major repair - Omega is the place for car service and repair.

Call either Guille or Carlos today at 818-701-4061

Omega Automotive

8601 Reseda Blvd in Northridge

www.omegaautomotive.net
 

 

A MUST LISTEN - TWO BOOMER BROADS

My friends Rebecca and Sharone do a weekly podcast and talk about life, love, laughs, and unsolicited advice. I think you will love them - they are witty, fun, and probably will hit a nerve somewhere along the line - a funny one that is.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

   

 

 

Issues with friends and family can keep you up all night and just plain bringing you down all day.

In a group setting "lets talk" it through and find a solution that works for you.

She specializes in relationships and isn't that what it's all about.

Alice Dollinger MFT with over 25 years of experience

818-990-3009    SEE HER WEBSITE




  

In a new 'PBS NewsHour' project, two successful business owners over 50 offer advice on launching and growing a company in midlife  READ MORE HERE 
 

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