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THE HIGHLANDER

September: A Vintage Month Get ready to relive some fond memoriesand create new ones!

“The Past is the present,

isn’t it? It’s thefuture too.”

- This quote is takenfrom Eugene O’Neill’sLong Day’s Journey

into the Night.

Greater Los Angeles has so much to see when itcomes to Vintage offerings that we plan to takeadvantage in the month of September. We arereliving the past, whether its eating at a restaurantthat is part of Pasadena’s history or joining otherresidents as we visit some of the local classics.

The last Concert in the Park is sure to bringback memories when songs of the Big Band eraare featured. Experience more music played onthe organs at the famous Nethercutt Museum.If organs aren’t your thing, the Collection includesvintage furniture and automobiles dating back to1898. Our guess is that something you see herewill bring back grand memories.

September’s calendar features outings to twowell known eateries; The Hat and SouthPasadena Pharmacy and Soda Fountain onHistoric Route 66. Experience The Old West atthe Autry National Center. Next, celebrateRosh Hashanah on September 19th with a tradi-tional Jewish family meal in our Dining Room.Rosh Hashanah is an ancient Jewish Feastmarking the New Ye a r. It is a time to reflect onthe past years mistakes and make plans forimprovements for the New Year.

Look inside to see what memories you can experienceagain in the month of September.

Health Topics Every Monday at 1pm. TheaterThis month’s topics are geared to helping you keep your body in good shape. Topics include:

September 14 Body MechanicsSeptember 21 Natural Solutions to Common ProblemsSeptember 28 Chiropractic Demonstrations

KnitWits Every Tuesday at 3:00pm 6th Floor LoungeFree knitting lessons are now available from Carla, a talented KnitWit instructor. Nowis the time to learn how to knit or get a refresher lesson on knitting skills from the past.The creations you knit and donate will be sent to needy families.

Tomatoes Wednesday, September 16th at 2:30pm Garden RoomDoesn’t it seem like tomatoes have been around forever? Join Chef Victor to learnabout the various varieties and recipes using tomatoes.

Win a 100 Grand and More Friday, September 18th at 3:00pm TheaterCome join the fun at this game show event similar to “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”.Hosted by Robert Miovsky from Select Home Care.

Rosh Hashanah Dinner Friday, September 18th.Seatings at 4:45pm and 6:00pmRosh Hashanah is the start of the Jewish New Year. It is a time of self-examination,and solemn prayers of repentance asking for forgiveness for last year’s errors with firmresolve to do better in the New Year marked by the confidence that God is both mercifuland good. Next, we pray for a healthy and happy year to come at mealtime. The din-ing room menu will include traditional offerings such as matzo ball soup and tzimmes –a sweet carrot or yam dish flavored with honey.

5th Floor Chat Tuesday, September 22th at 3:30pm 5th Floor LoungeResidents of the fifth floor are invited for a friendly chat with Laurie Pepper.Light refreshments are served.

Pharmacists Visit Tuesday, September 15th at 3:00pm Fitness RoomGrab a brown paper bag and throw in all your prescriptions, vitamins and over the counterpills you take regularly for a personal review of your medications with a Webster’s phar-macist.

New Resident Orientation Wednesday September 30th at 2:00pm Garden RoomThe New Resident Monthly Orientation Program is being offered to introduce you todepartment managers and learn what programs and services are available atPasadena Highlands. This is sure to be an informative afternoon that includes an invitation to tour the kitchen and the roof. Been here for a while, you are welcome too!

Concerts in the Park September 1st at 5:30pmThe Pasadena Senior Center is concluding its 2009 outdoor concert summerseries. The Great American Swing Band will be performing songs of the BigBand Era.Cost: Free Unsupervised Moderate Walking

Lunch Bunch Wednesday, September 2nd at 1pmJoin fellow residents as we blast into “The Hat” for their famous pastrami sand-wiches or your favorite menu item. Cost: $$ for Lunch Supervised Light Walking

Nethercutt Museum Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00pmWith fine examples of vintage furniture, organs and automobiles from 1898-1997,this collection is bound to stir memories from your past. Cost: Free Supervised Heavy Walking

Farmers Market Saturday, September 12th and the 26th at 9:00am Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at the Pasadena Farmer’s market.Cost: Money for purchases Unsupervised Heavy Walking

Sierra Madre Playhouse Saturday, September 12th at 5:30pmOld time master playwrite Oscar Wilde’s vintage work The Importance of BeingErnest follows Jack, a country bachelor who goes by the name Ernest when hepops into the city with his friend Algernon. Have dinner at the restaurant of yourchoice on the boulevard. Cost: $17.00 for admission and $$ for dinner Supervised Light Walking

Lip Reading & Brain A e r o b i c sTuesdays, September 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 12:30pm

We will return to Villa Gardens for Francine Katz's ever popular Lip Reading &Brain Aerobics Class.Cost: Free Unsupervised Light Walking

South Pasadena Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Wednesday, September 16th at 1:30pm

Visit this South Pasadena landmark which is located on Historic Route 66 since1915. Seeing this pharmacy with its ‘old-town-feel’while sitting at the soda fountainto have an old-fashioned ice cream treat is sure to bring back memories.Cost: $$ for treats Supervised Moderate Walking

Autry National Center Wednesday, September 30th at 11:00amSpend a day in the ‘Old West’. The Autry National Center explores the distinctstories and interactions of cultures, peoples, and their impact on the history ofthe American West.Cost: $5.00 for admission and $$ for lunch Supervised Heavy Walking

Meeting Schedules are open to all residentsand are a great way to stay informed aboutPasadena Highlands and our Septemberactivities and events.

FOOD COMMITTEETuesday, September 1st at 2:00 PM

TheaterACTIVITY COMMITTEE

Friday, September 4th at 3:00 PMTheater

LIBRARY COMMITTEETuesday, September 8th at 2:00 PM

First Floor LibraryRESIDENT ASSOCIATION

Monday, September 21st at 3:00 PMTheater

WELCOME COMMITTEEWednesday, September 16th at 11:00 AM

Theater

September 1 John SchaeferSeptember 9 Irene JohnsonSeptember 10 Helen Darling

John LincolnSeptember 11 Richard CareySeptember 13 Mildred PenwardenSeptember 14 Myra Gainsforth

Gerald KamSeptember 17 Iyla LarsonSeptember 19 Jean VessleySeptember 21 Ruth MonsenSeptember 22 Calvin Frederick

Maxine MorrisSeptember 23 Ida JacksonSeptember 24 Lillian NevilleSeptember 27 Marcia McCrearySeptember 28 Dallett Rueger

Sohinder McFarlingKatherine Jackson

September 29 Caroline MaunuSeptember 30 Marjorie Dickinson

Meeting Schedule

September Birthdays

NewNeighbors

Jean AicheleDessie LindseyAlbert GoeringSamuel Nelson

Mary Bart

Greet and meet newneighbors at the

Welcome TeaWednesday, September 23rd

at 2:00 p.m.in the Garden Room

Join the Birthday CelebrationSunday, September 27th

at 7:00 PM

Entertainment by: Al Jacobs

Getting to Know You

Gloria Ricci Lothrop was born to Maria andLeo Ricci in Los Angeles. Her parents came fromLucca, near Florence, Italy. Her father then workedfor Southern Pacific Railroad to earn money for lawschool tuition, and her mother was a columnist forItalian language newspapers on the west coast.G l o r i a ’s only brother, George Ricci, foundedRainshower Corporation, which manufactures waterpurification equipment.

Gloria attended St. Francis of A s s i s iGrammar School, Our Lady of Loretto High School,and graduated from Immaculate Heart College with amajor in English and minors in History and HomeEconomics. After graduation, she taught for six yearsat Sacred Heart High School. In 1955, she marriedPatrick Creutz, who was the brother of a sorority sister.He was killed in an automobile crash in 1958. “Afterhe was killed,” she says, “I knew I had to preparemyself for a career. I got a California teaching credentialand taught English, Ancient History and MedievalHistory at Beverly Hills High School for four years.”

While at Beverly Hills High School, Gloriaearned a Master’s degree from Immaculate HeartCollege and several teaching credentials, includingjunior college administration. She was awarded aFulbright Fellowship to India, which required travelingaround the world. “I went to Greece on the way toIndia and visited Thailand, Hong Kong and Japanwith friends made in India. We studied Indian policies,in courses taught by cabinet ministers, includingPrime Minister Nehru, during the first half of our studies.During the second half, we were guests of theMaharajah of Mysore and studied Indian architectureand art.

“We were overwhelmed by the hospitality ofthe Indian people as well as the history and physicalbeauty, but couldn’t overlook the abject poverty wesaw everywhere. As a result, 12 of the 19 Fulbrightscholars changed jobs that year.”

Gloria joined the Peace Corps and trainedcollege graduates assigned to Latin America. ThePeace Corps administrator urged her to pursue a

doctorate. She applied to the history program at theUniversity of Southern California and was granted afull-tuition Oakley Fellowship. Her dissertationbecame her first publication: Le Memorie diGregorio Mengarini (a Jesuit missionary andethnographer). It is now a collector’s item. It headsa long list of books written, edited or co-authored byGloria.

In 1970 she joined the faculty at CaliforniaState Polytechnic University in Pomona, where shetaught Social History, History of Religion, History ofNorth American Indians and California History. Gloriawas named Outstanding Professor in 1980. Sheserved on many committees, including the L.A.Bicentennial Committee, 1984 Olympics A r t sCommittee, State Academic Senate, and the Boardof Governors of the California Maritime Academy,appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Her record of teaching,writing, and school and community service led to herappointment in 1995 as the first Whitsett Chair ofCalifornia History at CSU Northridge.

Gloria came to Pasadena Highlands aboutsix weeks ago. “I’m very impressed with the facilityand the responsiveness of the staff, who seem eagerto please. Most of all, I’ve been made to feel wel -come by the residents.” We are happy this friendly,outgoing woman with her zest for life chose to live asa member of our Highlands family, and we look for-ward to having her join some of our groups once shehas completely settled into her new home. Welcome,Gloria!

By Rose Brien, Resident Feature WriterGLORIA RICCI LOTHROP

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TransportationSchedule

Pasadena Highlands

Independent and Assisted Living

1575 E. Washington Blvd.Pasadena, CA. 91101

(626) 791-1981w w w. p a s a d e n a h i g h l a n d s . n e t

RCFE LICENSE #197602334

The Management TeamLaurie Pepper

PresidentKimberly Gyle

Associate DirectorCarla Mariano, LVNRCFE Administrator

Director of Assisted LivingDenise Reistetter

Director of Resident Community Relations

Sara Ross & Saret AziziansMarketing Representatives

Victor PeksonDirector of Dining Services

Executive ChefJohn Arbona

Director of Plant OperationsCarlos Caff

Director of Housekeeping

Call or visit the front desk to scheduleyour transportation needs.

SundayChurch Rides9:00 AM to 1:00 PMShopping1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monday and FridayPasadena Doctors9:00 AM to last pick-up at 11:30 AM1:00 PM to last pick-up at 4:30 PM

TuesdayVon’s, Post Office, and Banks9:00 AM to 11:00 AMGlendale Doctors3:00 PM to last pick-up at 4:30 PM

WednesdayArcadia/San Marino Doctors and Mall9:00 AM to last pick-up at 11:30 AM1:00 PM to last pick-up at 4:30 PM

ThursdayShopping9:00 AM to last pick-up at 11:30 AM1:00 PM to last pick-up at 4:30 PM

Dining Room HoursLunch11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Dinner1st SeatingHappy Hour 3:45 PMDining Room Opens: 4:45 PM

Second SeatingHappy Hour 5:00 PMDining Room Opens: 6:00 PM

Martha’s Beauty ShopThursday through Saturday9:00 AM to 4:00 PMCall (626) 791-5808 to make an appointment. Last appointment is at 3:00 pm.

Best in Value, Highest in Quality

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR1:00 Piano Lessons/7th Floor 1:00 Mah Jong/CR2:00 Food Committee/TR 2:30 Ice Cream Social/GR3:00 Knitwits/6th Floor 5:30 Concert in the Park/2nd Floor7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:00 Wellness Clinic/FR10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR11:30 Church Concerts/2nd Floor1:00 Lunch Bunch/2nd Floor1:00 Bingo/GR1:00 Bible Study/Conf.7:00 Game Night/GR

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor9:30 Catholic Communion/TR10:30 Exercise with Greta/GR1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR2:30 Core Training/GR2:30 Writers Club/Conf.7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:30 Silver Slippers/GR 11:00 Flower Arrange & Garden Club/CR1:00 Sing Along/GR2:00 Bridge/CR2:00 Bingo/GR3:00 Activities Committee/TR7:00 Men’s Poker Club/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “Oklahoma”

10:30 Qigong/GR12:30 Ballroom Dancing/GR1:00 Travelogue/TR1:00 Good Neighbors/CR2:30 Word & Song Fest/Conf.7:00 Skip Bo/6th Floor 7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “State Fair”

9:00 Church Rides/2nd Floor1:30 Peanut Auction/GR2:30 Church Services/TR2:30 Coffee Klatch/CR7:00 Bingo/Garden Room7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “Phantom of the Opera”

9:30 Breakfast Bingo/Dining Room 10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Health Topics/TR2:00 Wii Bowling/TR3:00 Resident Association/TR6:30 Memory Bears/AR

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor 10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR12:30 Lip Reading/2nd Floor1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR1:00 Piano Lessons/7th Floor 1:00 Mah Jong/CR2:30 Ice Cream Social/GR3:00 Knitwits/6th Floor 3:30 Resident Chat/5th Floor7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:00 Wellness Clinic/FR10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR11:30 Church Concerts/2nd Floor1:00 Bible Study/Conf.2:00 Welcome Tea/GR7:00 Game Night/GR

10:30 Silver Slippers/GR 11:00 Flower Arrange & Garden Club/CR1:00 Sing Along/GR2:00 Bridge/CR2:00 Bingo/GR3:00 Game Show/TR7:00 Men’s Poker Club/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “The Sound of Music”

9:00 Farmer’s Market/2nd Floor10:30 Qigong/GR12:30 Ballroom Dancing/GR1:00 Travelogue/TR2:30 Jolly Juicers/CR7:00 Skip Bo/6th Floor7:30 Evening at the Movies/TR “7 Brides for 7 Brothers”

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor9:30 Catholic Communion/TR10:30 Exercise with Greta/GR 1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR2:30 Core Training/GR2:30 Book Talk/Conf.7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

September Activity Calendar

27 28 29 309:00 Church Rides/2nd Floor1:30 Wii Bowling/TR 2:30 Church Services/TR2:30 Coffee Klatch/CR7:00 Resident Birthday Party/GR Entertainment by: Al Jacobs

9:30 Breakfast Bingo/Dining Room10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Health Topics/TR2:00 Podiatrist/FR 2:00 Wii Bowling/TR3:00 Trivia/TR6:30 Memory Bears/AR

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor 10:30 Exercise w/Tess/GR12:30 Lip Reading/2nd Floor1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR1:00 Piano Lessons/7th Floor 1:00 Mah Jong/CR2:30 Ice Cream Social/GR3:00 Knitwits/6th Floor 7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:00 Wellness Clinic/FR10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR11:00 Autry Center/2nd Floor11:30 Church Concerts/2nd Floor1:00 Bingo/GR1:00 Bible Study/Conf.2:00 Resident Orientation/GR7:00 Game Night/GR

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

9:00 Church Rides/2nd Floor1:30 Wii Bowling/TR2:30 Church Services/TR2:30 Coffee Klatch/CR 7:00 Bingo/GR7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “The King & I”

10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Bingo/GR2:00 Wii Bowling/TR3:00 Trivia/TR6:30 Memory Bears/AR7:00 Game Night/GR

9:00 Podiatrist/FR 9:30 Breakfast Bingo/Dining Room10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Health Topics/TR2:00 Wii Bowling/TR3:00 Trivia/TR6:30 Memory Bears/AR

9:00 Church Rides/2nd Floor1:30 Wii Bowling/TR2:30 Church Services/TR2:30 Coffee Klatch/CR 7:00 Bingo/GardenRoom7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “My Fair Lady”

10:00 Wellness Clinic/FR10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR11:00 Welcome Committee/TR11:30 Church Concerts/2nd Floor 1:00 Bingo/GR1:00 Bible Study/Conf.1:30 South Pas Soda Fountain/2nd Fl.2:30 Chef Victor/GR 7:00 Game Night/GR

8:00 Water Aerobics/2ndFloor9:30 Catholic Communion/TR10:30 Exercise with Greta/GR1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR2:30 Core Training/GR2:30 Writer’s Club/Conf.7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:30 Silver Slippers/GR 11:00 Flower Arrange & Garden Club/CR1:00 Sing Along/GR2:00 Bridge/CR2:00 Bingo/GR3:00 Game Show/TR7:00 Men’s Poker Club/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “Guys & Dolls” Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown

10:30 Qigong/GR12:30 Ballroom Dancing/GR1:00 Travelogue/TR1:00 Good Neighbors/CR2:30 Word & Song Fest/Conf.7:00 Skip Bo/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “West Side Story”

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor10:30 Exercise w/Tess/GR12:30 Lip Reading/2nd Floor1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR1:00 Piano Lessons/7th Floor 1:00 Mah Jong/CR 2:30 Ice Cream Social/GR3:00 Pharmacist/FR3:00 Knitwits/6th Floor 7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

8:00 Water Aerobics/2nd Floor 10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR1:00 Piano Lessons/7th Floor 1:00 Mah Jong/CR2:00 Library Committee/1st Floor 2:30 Ice Cream Social/GR3:00 Knitwits/6th Floor 7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:00 Wellness Clinic/FR10:30 Exercise with Tess/GR11:30 Church Concerts/2nd Floor1:00 Nethercutt Collection/2nd Floor1:00 Bingo/GR1:00 Bible Study/Conf.7:00 Game Night/GR

8:00 Water Aerobics/2ndFloor9:30 Catholic Communion/TR10:30 Exercise with Greta/GR 1:00 Po-Ke-No/GR2:30 Core Training/GR2:30 Book Club/Conf.7:00 Blackjack/6th Floor

10:30 Silver Slippers/GR 11:00 Flower Arrange & Garden Club/CR1:00 Sing Along/GR2:00 Bridge/CR2:00 Bingo/GR3:00 News Hour w/Greta/TR7:00 Men’s Poker Club/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “South Pacific”

9:00 Farmer’s Market/2nd Fl10:30 Qigong/GR 12:30 Ballroom Dancing/GR1:00 Travelogue/TR2:30 Jolly Juicers/CR5:30 Playhouse/2nd Floor7:00 Skip Bo/6th Floor7:00 Evening at the Movies/TR “Fiddler on the Roof”

PEANUT AUCTION

PODIATRIST AUTRY CENTER

RESIDENT ASSOCIATION WELCOME TEA FARMER’S MARKET

LABOR DAY

PODIATRIST PHARMACIST VISIT ROSH HASHANAH

NETHERCUTTMUSEUM

SOUTH PASADENASODA FOUNTAIN

SIERRA MADREPLAYHOUSE

CONCERTIN THE PARK LUNCH BUNCH

LEGEND: TR = TheaterCR = Club RoomGR = Garden RoomAR = Arts & Crafts RoomFR = Fitness RoomCONF = Conference RoomLib = Library