V.31.8 AUGUST 2019 Newsletter of the Park LaBrea Residents ... · The Park La Brea Community Garden, located at the corner of Lindenhurst and Hauser, adjacent to Garage 6, provides

V.31.8 AUGUST 2019

Newsletter of the Park LaBrea Residents AssociationADVOCATING FOR THE RESIDENTS

Am I a Good Neighbor? To be a Good Neighbor you must be a vigorous guardian of the Quiet Enjoyment of your fellow Park La Brea residents.

Furthermore, you must be proactive in the following areas:

Curb Your Dog – Pick up after your animal and keep your dog on a leash at all times except when in a designated Dog Park Area.

Traffic Rules within Park La Brea – Respect the 15 MPH Speed Limit within Park La Brea and Stop at all Stop Signs and as necessary at Crosswalks on property.

Garbage Disposal – Go The Extra Yard and dump your garbage in the designated bins in Garden Blocks and dispose of your perishable garbage down the trash shuts in Tower Buildings.

Vandalism, Graffiti and Suspicious Activity – Report all observed incidents to Patrol, (323) 549-5508, immediately.

If we all work together we can make Park La Brea the type of community we want it to be.

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”

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ABOUT USPLBRA Officers:

President: Bernie Clinch

Vice President: Kenna Marshall

Secretary/Treasurer: Col. Donald Harris, USA (Ret.)

PLBRA Office:

Tower 39 Lobby Office 401 S. Burnside Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036

Tel: 323-934-1177

e-mail: [email protected]

PLBRA Newsletter:

Advertising & Editorial [email protected]

Printing: Kal Tobe Press Inc.

PLBRA Web Site:

www.plbra.org

PLBRA / PLB ManagementMeeting Notes

New Windows for Garden UnitsPLB Management advised that new window installation is nearly completed in Block 26 and that subject work will be completed in Block 24 within the next two / three weeks.

The Vice President Prime Group in charge of Park La Brea, (PLB’s General Manager), stated that, “the new windows provide excellent sound proofing and a cooler living environment.”

Conversion of the Vehicle Entry Gate (Hauser Blvd / Fuller Ave)PLB Management reported that on or about August 24, 2019 the Manned Gate at the Hauser Blvd and Fuller Ave entrance to Park La Brea will become exclusively an Automatically Controlled Gate.

Electrical UpgradesPLB Management advised that the LADWP is presently installing expanded electrical cabling in Towers 33 (360 S. Burnside Ave), 34 (386 S. Burnside Ave) and 35 (351 S. Fuller Ave) to give subject towers greater electrical capabilities.

PLB Management further advised that “periods of no electrical service” may be experienced while subject upgrade work is in progress.

- Safety First - AT&T Fiber Optic Service at Park La Brea

PLB Management reported that Fiber Optic hook-up capability has been completed for all Tower Buildings and that subject work is presently in progress for the Garden Blocks.

Town Hall Meeting with Top PLB Management

PLB Management has agreed to a Town Hall Meeting with PLB Residents to be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 7 – 8 PM.

Subject meeting will take place at the PLB Activity Center Theater.

All Park La Brea residents are welcome.

- Refreshments will be served –

(See the September 2019 PLBRA Newsletter for details.)

For additional information on this topic contact the PLBRA Office(323) 934-1177 or go to www.plbra.org

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

National Night Out, ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime,’ is an annual community building campaign that promotes Police – Community cooperation and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live in. This event is designed to enhance the relationship between citizens and law enforcement and tries to instill a true sense of community in each neighborhood.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS SATURDAYS AT 2 PM

8/3 Run the Race (2018) PG 101 minutes - Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems due to different world views that strain but ultimately strengthening the bonds between them.

8/10 Little (2019) PG-13 109 minutes - A woman is transformed into a child like version of herself at a point in her life when the pressures of adulthood become too much for her.

8/17 Captain Marvel (2019) PG-13123 minutes - Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. (A Disney film) (Based on Marvel Comics characters)

8/24 Shazam! (2019) PG-13132 minutes - We all have a superhero inside of us; it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case by shouting out the word SHAZAM this streetwise fourteen-year-old, foster kid, can turn himself into the grown-up superhero Shazam. (Based on a DC Comics character)

8/31 DUMBO (2019) PG 112 minutes - A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. (A Disney film)

Movie Calendar August 2019

PEOPLE OF CHARACTERTHURSDAYS AT 7 PM

8/1 The Nun’s Story (1959) NR90 minutes - After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke (Audrey Hepburn) struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment and World War II. This film is directed by Fred Zinnemann. (Based on a true story.)(Academy Award Nominations: Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay)

8/8 The Nun’s Story – Continued59 minutes

8/15 The Da Vinci Code (2006) PG-1390 minutes - A murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years.This film stars Tom Hanks and is directed by Ron Howard.

8/22 The Da Vinci Code – Continued59 minutes

8/29 PT 109 (1963) NR140 minutes - Lieutenant (Junior Grade) John F. Kennedy (USNR) takes command of PT 109 during World War II to fight the Japanese in the Solomon Islands. (Based upon a true story.) Cliff Robertson portrays John F. Kennedy who was to become the 35th President of the United States.

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SUMMERTIME FUN

CONTEMPORARY FILMSSUNDAYS AT 2 PM

8/4 Five Feet Apart (2019) PG-13116 minutes - Two teenagers with cystic fibrosis meet while in the hospital and fall in love, though their disease dictates that they must avoid close physical contact.

8/11 A Madea Family Funeral (2019) PG-13 109 minutes - A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea (Tyler Perry) and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets. (A film in the Madea series.)

8/18 Fighting with My Family (2019) PG-13 108 minutes - A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment.

8/25 Miss Bala (2019) PG-13 104 minutes - Gloria finds an inner power she never thought she had when she is drawn into the dangerous world of cross-border crime. Survival will require all of her cunning, inventiveness and strength. (Based on a Mexican film)

August 2019Movie Calendar

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Park La Brea

Park La Brea Safety Tips

The Speed Limit within Park La Brea is 15 MPH.

Make a Full Stop at all Stop Signs and as necessary at Crosswalks on property. (Remember: Pedestrians have the Right-of-Way.)

Safety First

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES August 2019Book Discussion Group. Marvin or Marilyn Warsofsky, 323-917-5077. Meets on the second Monday of the month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, call for location.

Bridge Club. Marianne Tereszcuk, 336-314-5611, Meets Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center.

Chess Club. Harry LeMay, 323-935-4053. Meets Mondays and Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, in the PLB Activity Center.

Community Garden. The Park La Brea Community Garden, located at the corner of Lindenhurst and Hauser, adjacent to Garage 6, provides small plots for Park La Brea residents to garden. For more information or to be added to the waiting list, email: [email protected].

Debi Doodles Arts & Crafts After School Workshops. Debora Gillman, 323-549-5458. Summer Break - No Workshops (Debi Doodles will return in September)

Knitting / Crocheting Group. Mary Jane Hopkins, 323-938-4861. Meets every Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, in the PLB Activity Center.

Mahjong. Marianna Tereszcuk, 336-314-5611. Meets Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center. ”New Players Welcome”

Plays That Shakespeare Didn’t Write. Elliott Witt, 323-272-4197. Meets Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center. The current play is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, to be followed by Our Town by Thornton Wilder.

Quilters. Mary Jane Hopkins, 323-938-4861.Meets every Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center.

Modified T’AI CHI for all ages. Jim Evering, 323-683-4012, [email protected]. Meets Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Informal instruction at 9:00 am. Burnside Circle around the fountain. Free.

Writers Circle. Robert Richter, 312-307-9393. Meets every other Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center. The next meeting will be August 13.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Thursdays - August 8 and 22 PLB Activity Center, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Given the international nature of our community it affords residents both native English speakers and non-native speakers an excellent opportunity to meet and have conversations in English at our biweekly ESL Conversation Group. These enjoyable sessions will enable our non-native speakers to expand their English skills. (Additional native English speakers are always welcome.)

For more information about this activity, contact Henry Gjestrum, [email protected].

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PLAYGROUND SAFETY The playground should have safety-tested

mats or loose-fill materials (shredded rubber, sand, wood chips, or bark).

Equipment should be carefully maintained.

Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber or canvas.

Make sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body parts.

Never attach – or allow children to attach – ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or similar items to

play equipment; children can strangle on these.

Make sure your children remove helmets and anything looped around their necks.

Metal, rubber and plastic products can get very hot in the summer, especially under direct sun.

Do not allow children to play barefoot on the playground.

Parents should supervise children on play equipment to ensure their safety.

Have a Great Summer

SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS Make sure everyone in your family

learns to swim well.

Always swim with a buddy.

Parents or Responsible Adults must maintain constant supervision when children are in the water.

Follow all Safety Rules posted at the swimming area.

Do Not push, shove, or run near the water, horseplay can be dangerous.

Know How To respond to emergencies – have the following items handy: reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone (to call 911), life jackets and a first aid kit.

- Swimming should be Safe and Fun -

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CRIME PREVENTION TIP

Keep your car’s gas tank full and your vehicle well maintained to avoid breakdowns, which

may put you in danger.

(Courtesy of LAPD)