Try Alhambra's restaurants for holiday meals

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Try Alhambra’s restaurants for holiday meals
Almansor Court The Grids
It’s the season for holiday feasts and merriment.
Let the local eateries host the holiday celebrations.
Almansor Court is hosting its Champagne Sun- The Grids restaurant will offer free dessert waffles
Friendly staff, delicious meals, and holiday deals are
day Brunch. For discount coupons and reservations with the purchase of any two savory waffle sandwiches
available throughout Alhambra. See Pages 14B-18B
visit www.almansorcourt.com. through Dec. 31. The Grids invites the community to
for restaurant advertisements.
700 S. Almansor St. • Alhambra 91801 “celebrate the holiday season, and we look forward to
626-570-4600 • www.almansorcourt.com seeing you in our restaurant soon.”
1468 E. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra 91801
626-289-4000
Grill ‘Em All
Grill ‘Em All, at the Renaissance Plaza (Edwards
Theatre), is offering a half pound cheeseburger, fries,
and soft drink for $10 Monday through Friday at lunch
hours. Celebrate this holiday season by eating massive
burgers with friends and family.
Grill ‘Em All will be open Christmas Eve from 11
a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Christmas day, New Year’s
Eve, and New Year’s day.
19 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
Waitress Jessica Flores of 28 West.
626-284-2874 • www.grillemalltruck.com
28 West
Hot Red Bus
28 West is hosting December celebrations. Book a
corporate holiday party with accommodations for up Hot Red Bus offers a $25 gift certificate for a friend
to 150 guests. Customize the food selections, or choose with an extra $5 for the customer. Buy a $50 gift
from delicious dinner menu options. certificate for Mum, and get $10 extra for the buyer.
Join 28 West for its first monthly pint night featur- Happy Holidays, mates.
ing Bootlegger’s Brewery. See Web site for details. Hot Red Bus will be closed Christmas and New
28 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 Year’s Day with limited hours on Christmas Eve.
626-281-1777 • www.facebook.com/twentyeight.west 31 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
38 Degrees 626-576-2877 • www.hotredbus.com
Deck the halls at Charlie’s Trio.
38 Degrees invites the community to its festive Charlie’s Trio Marie Callender’s
Christmas Eve happy hour from 3 to 8 p.m. 21 and
over only please. Charlie’s Trio will save families time this holiday Marie Callender’s has its customary holiday pie
38 Degrees will be open Christmas Eve from 11 season by cooking the holiday meals. Stop in today to specials plus offering Christmas feasts from $99.99-
a.m.-midnight with the kitchen closing at 5 p.m. It learn about their holiday meal packages. $169.99 with turkey breast or prime rib feasts that
will offer a special appetizer menu from 5-8 p.m.. It The restaurant will be open Christmas Eve from serve up to eight people.
will open New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Christmas Day, open New Year’s Marie Callender’s will be open Christmas Eve from
100 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 Eve from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and open New Year’s Day 9 a.m.-8 p.m., on Christmas day from noon-8 p.m.
626-282-2038 • www.38degreesalhambra.com from 4-10 p.m. and New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
47 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. • Monterey Park 91754
626-284-4943 • www.charliestriocafe.com 626-281-9548 • www.mariecallenders.com
Denny’s
Rick’s Main Street Cafe
Denny’s is open 24 hours a day for Christmas Eve,
Rick’s Main Street Cafe will offer its usual menu
Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
for the holidays with Saturday night gatherings around
369 W. Main Street • Alhambra 91801
rock band performances. See Page 16B.
626-281-6701 • www.dennys.com
Rick’s will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas
Diner on Main
day from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and New Year’s Eve from 6:30
a.m.-9 p.m.
Diner on Main specializes in baked-from-scratch
132 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
holiday cakes, pies, cupcakes and bread. “Don’t forget
626-576-8519
to order your holiday baked goods,” restaurant owner
Randy Hoffman said. For details, see the ad on Page SaladFarm
15B. Diner on Main is open until 9 p.m. on Christ-
mas Eve but is closed Christmas Day. The restaurant SaladFarm is offering buy one item and get the
is open on New Year’s Eve. second item (equal or lesser value) for 50% off in the
201 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 evening hours from 4 p.m. to closing all week long
626-281-3488 until Dec. 31.
El Patio Tepeyac
SaladFarm will be open Christmas Eve and New
Year’s Eve from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. but closed Christmas
El Patio Tepeyac has a daily lunch special with one
and New Year’s Day.
Renaissance Plaza
taco and beans, or one enchilada with rice and beans
301 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
for $5.25. The restaurant also hosts a brand new happy
Hosts Tree Lighting 626-500-0010 • www.saladfarmrestaurants.com
hour from 3-5 p.m. with Micheladas for $4, domestic
beers for $2, imported beers for $2.50, and two-for-
Downtown Alhambra’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony one margaritas. C : S
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will offer free photos with Santa, music, and compli- El Patio Tepeyac will be open Christmas Eve and
mentary refreshments from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, New Years Eve from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed R P 3B
ESTAURANTS ON AGE
at Renaissance Plaza, located on the northeast corner of Christmas and New Year’s day.
Garfield and Main. Santa will arrive by fire truck to 800 S. Palm Ave. • Alhambra 91803
See advertisments, Pages 14-18B
light the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. See Page 28B. 626-308-3866
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HRISTMAS N LHAMBRA
Christmas Worship
Announcements
First United Mandarin Baptist
Methodist Church Church of Los Angeles
of Alhambra 110 W. Woodward Ave., Alhambra.
626-282-2467.
9 N. Almansor St., Alhambra, 626- Sunday Worship Services are at 9 a.m.
289-4258. (English); 11 a.m. Cantonese; 9 a.m.
Christmas Eve. Candelight and Carol 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mandarin.
Service: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Praise Worship, Christmas Cantatas,
and special messages are planned for
Advent is a Latin term meaning “to come to” and it is a time in the church to worship our
all services on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Lord as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the King. The birth of Jesus that we cel- First Baptist Church
Christmas Eve worship including car-
ebrate at Christmas is the message that light has come into the world and the world will
ols, hand bells, Childrens Choir and
never be the same. It’s a time for worshippers to slow down, reflect, and remember the story of Alhambra
Choral Ensembles are for 7 p.m.
of God sending His Son to earth to save the souls of men. Worship the King who has come to
Sunday Advent worship services begin Tuesday, Dec. 24.
be the light of the world this advent season.
at 10:30 a.m. in the Worship Center
In this complex and hurried world, it is so easy to let our consumption-driven culture Bethany Church
Sunday, Dec. 1 - Prophecy Candle.
define Christmas in a way that makes purchasing rather than spiritual reflection the prin-
Sunday, Dec. 8 - Bethlehem Candle. 21 N. Olive Ave. Alhambra, worships
ciple theme of the season. For this very reason, Christians have, for hundreds of years, made
use of Advent Candles, especially as we share the meaning of Christmas with our children. Children’s choir presents Star of Won- at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The public is
These candles are simple reminders, grounded in texts of Scripture, that offer us all an der. invited to phone [phone] for
opportunity to slow down, to reflect on God’s great plan of redemption, and to rejoice again Shepherd’s Candle. Adult Choir pre- information about special Christmas
to see the promise of God fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Lord and our sents This Shining Night. events.
God. Sunday, Dec. 22 - Angel Candle. St. Therese Church
Tuesday, Dec. 24 - 5:30 p.m. Christ-
1100 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra,
mas Eve worship.
phone [phone]. Christmas Eve
Sunday, Dec. 29 - The Visit of the Magi.
Masses at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and mid-
The church is located at 101 S. Atlantic
night with special music beginning
Blvd. The phone is 626-570-1511.
at 11 p.m. Christmas Day masses at
Childcare is provided during worship
7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and
for children from infants through
Latin High Mass at 1 p.m. No 5 p.m.
kindergarten.
mass on Christmas Day. See Page 5B
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Try Alhambra’s restaurants for holiday meals
Vino at Trio’s Wahib’s
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B
Shakas
Vino at Trio’s is offering unique, last minute gift pack- Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant has catering and ban-
ages with bottles of wine. quet meals available for all Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Shakas will offer one free appetizer with a purchase of
Vino at Trio’s will be open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.- occasions. “Happy holidays from our friendly staff at
two entrees. This offer is only available after†4 p.m.,†and
4 p.m., closed Christmas Day, open New Year’s Eve from Wahib’s.”
customers must mention this article during the month of
11 a.m.-10 p.m., and open New Year’s Day from 4 p.m.- Wahib’s will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
December.
10 p.m. and New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Happy holidays
Shakas will be open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,
10 N. First St. • Alhambra 91801 from the friendly staff at Wahib’s.
and closed Christmas day and New Year’s day.
626-284-4674 • www.vinotrios.com 910 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
101 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-281-1006 • www.wahibmiddleeast.com
626-293-5520 • www.shakas.com Havana House
Wendy’s
Steven’s
Havana House Cigars & Lounge invites Alhambra
Steak and Seafood For a limited time, Wendy’s is offering a special Bacon
residents to take advantage of 10% discounts on retail
Portobello Melt sandwich on a buttery, sweet brioche bun.
purchases during the holidays.
Steven’s Steak and Seafood house is now offering pri- Purchase any large sandwich or combo and receive a free
133 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
vate bookings for company holiday parties from 7 to 700 626-576-0547 • www.havanahousecigars.comm small Frosty until Dec. 31.
people. “We look forward to serving the community.” 245 S. Atlantic Blvd. • Alhambra 91801
Steven’s will be open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 626-282-7349 • www.wendys.com
and New Year’s Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for lunch and CHRISTMAS IS
from 4 p.m.-midnight for dinner.
5332 Stevens Place • Commerce 90040
323-723-9856 • www.stevenssteakhouse.com
Twoheys
Twoheys is serving freshly baked holiday pies and cakes
along with their tasty sundaes.
Twoheys will be closed Christmas day with limited
hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. On New
Years day the restaurant will be open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
1224 N. Atlantic Blvd. • Alhambra 91801
626-284-7387 • www.twoheys.com
Join the pageant Every
Christmas
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to those who
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Church namesake, St. Therese, known
as ‘the little flower,’ has deep connection
with Christmas, roses, prayer, devotion
SOURCE: WWW.LITTLEFLOWER.ORG/
ABOUTTHERESE/LEARN/
The life and message of St. Therese, for
whom many Roman Catholic churches
Special music announced for 11 p.m. including Alhambra’s are named, is beau-
tiful, inspiring, and simple.
to preceed Christmas Midnight Mass Therese Martin was the last of nine
children born to Louis and Zelie Martin
on Jan. 2, 1873, in Alencon, France. Only
at St. Therese Catholic Church
five of these children lived to adulthood.
Precocious and sensitive, Therese needed
Traditional and Contemporary Sa- soprano aire He Shall Feed His much attention. Her mother died when
cred Music graces the Christmas Sea- Flock from Handel’s Messiah as well she was 4 years old. As a result, her father At the age of 14, on Christmas Eve in 1886,
son starting at 11p.m. Dec. 24 before asothersacred music by notedcon- and sisters babied young Therese. Therese had a conversion that transformed
the Midnight Mass at St. Therese of temporarycomposersand arrangers At the age of 14, on Christmas Eve in her life.
Liseaux Catholic Church at 1100 E. such asGustav Holst, John Gardner, 1886, Therese had a conversion that trans-
Alhambra Road in Alhambra. Paul Manz and Robert Shaw and Alice formed her life. From then on, her pow- spirituality of attending to everyone and
Under the artistic direction of Parker. Seating for this free program erful energy and sensitive spirit were everything well and with love. She be-
turned toward love, instead of keeping lieved that just as a child becomes enam-
GeorgeE.Klump, accompanied by ac- will be first come.
herself happy. At 15, she entered the ored with what is before her, we should
complished organist, BarbaraJ. Klump, For more information, visit the Web
Carmelite convent in Lisieux to give her also have a childlike focus and totally at-
the Adult Choir and soloistswill sing sitewww.sttheresechurchalhambra.org whole life to God. tentive love. Therese’s spirituality is of
such inspirational favorites as thealto-
She took the religious name Sister doing the ordinary, with extraordinary
R A Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy love. Therese saw the seasons as reflect-
eflections on dvent
Face. Living a hidden, simple life of prayer, ing the seasons of God’s love affair with
she was gifted with great intimacy with us.
God. Through sickness and dark nights She loved flowers and saw herself as the
Time to unpack and unravel our hectic lives of doubt and fear, she remained faithful “little flower of Jesus,” who gave glory to
to God, rooted in His merciful love. After God by just being her beautiful little self
Dear Residents of Alhambra, sents and toys we would receive on De- a long struggle with tuberculosis, she died among all the other flowers in God’s gar-
As we get nearer to celebrating the cember 25. But as we get older, our an- on Sept. 30, 1897, at the age of 24. Her den. Because of this beautiful analogy, the
Feast of Christmas, I am reminded of ticipation for Christmas changes. Ad- last words were the story of her life: “My title “little flower” remained with St.
God, I love You!” Therese. Her inspiration and powerful
Christmases-Past with my family. Every vent, the four weeks preceding Christ-
Upon her death, the nuns in Lisieux presence from heaven touched many
Thanksgiving my father would climb mas, is the time to remember that the
received permission to distribute people very quickly. She was canonized by
into the attic with my three older broth- Birth of Jesus is the true reason for our
Therese’s autobiography, compiled from Pope Pius XI on May 17, 1925. It was only
ers and bring down the lights for Christ- excitement for Christmas.
material that she had written at the com- 52 years after her birth that she was de-
mas. While preparing our homes and our mand of her superiors and the request of clared a Saint.
Then, all of the kids would unravel families for the Christmas festivities, we one of her sisters in the monastery. Pub- “My mission – to make God loved –
the lights across the front yard. One by would do well to take inventory of what lished on the first anniversary of her death will begin after my death,” she said. “I will
one, my father would check each light works and what is broken in our lives. as “The Story of a Soul,” the initial print- spend my heaven doing good on earth. I
to make sure it was working properly. The Season of Advent is a perfect ing of 2,000 copies quickly sold out. will let fall a shower of roses.” Roses have
Of course, we would remove the bro- time to unpack and unravel our hectic In the following years, hundreds of been described and experienced as Saint
ken bulbs and then replace them with lives. We all have “broken bulbs” to re- thousands of copies of her autobiography Therese’s signature.
the right color. place! were printed, and it was translated into Countless millions claim to have been
many languages. touched by her intercession and imitate
Eventually, my father and my broth- This Advent I encourage each of you
The world came to know Therese her “little way.” She has been acclaimed
ers would carefully hang the lights to unpack, unravel, and fix what isn’t
through Story of a Soul, a spiritual “the greatest saint of modern times.”
around the entire house. Once the lights working in your lives, so you can let oth-
autobiograhy. She described her life as a In 1997, Pope John Paul II declared St.
were up, the anticipation for Christmas ers see the Light of Christ shining
“little way of spiritual childhood.” She Therese a Doctor of the Church – the only
became so strong that we could barely through you. God love you! lived each day with an unshakable confi- Doctor named during his pontificate – in
contain our joy! Happy Advent and Merry Christmas! dence in God’s love.”“What matters in tribute to the powerful way her spiritual-
I admit that my enthusiasm for – Fr. Philip Sullivan, O.C.D. life,” she wrote, “is not great deeds, but ity has influenced people all over the
Christmas was largely due to the pre- Pastor of St. Therese Church great love.” Therese lived and taught a world.
Christmas Day an anniversary of many beginnings
Christmas Day 1924 was day of founding for Alhambra’s St. Therese Parish
The St. Therese Parish was officially tivities. Carmelite friars symbolize their munity of Jerusalem. given for the whole world. Therefore there
founded on Dec. 25, 1924, the result of devotion by wearing a brown scapular, a They were also inspired by the prophet is an emphasis in the Order on the minis-
the efforts of two Carmelite Priests from sleeveless outer garment. Elijah who had been associated with try of teaching prayer and giving spiritual
Ireland, Fr. Bernard and Fr. Cyril, sent to Carmelites trace their roots and name Mount Carmel. That influence can be direction.
America to open a new parish and school to Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. There, seen by the words of Elijah, “I have been For a Carmelite, prayer is guided by the
for the Discalced Carmelite Apostolate. in the 13th century, a band of European very zealous for the Lord, God of armies” teachings and experience of St. Teresa of
It is named in honor of St. Therese of men gathered together to live a simple life (IKg 19:10) on the Carmelite crest. Avila and St. John of the Cross, as well as
the Child Jesus, a Carmelite nun, who at of prayer. Within 50 years of receiving their rule the saints who have followed in their steps,
that time had only been deceased for 27 Their first chapel was dedicated to the the Carmelite hermits were forced to leave such as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and
years and would be canonized less than Blessed Virgin Mary. They called them- Mount Carmel and settled in Europe. of the Holy Face, Blessed Elizabeth of the
five months later by Pope Pius XI on May selves the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin According to the Irish Province of the Trinity, St. Teresa of the Andes, and mar-
17, 1925. Mary of Mount Carmel. Order of Carmelites, with regard to a re- tyrs like Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta
A history of the church is told in an The first Carmelites came as pilgrims ligious order, the term charism refers to a of the Cross), Pére Jacques and the 16
advertisment on Page 5B. to Mount Carmel to live a solitary lifestyle. distinguishing characteristic of each Martyrs of Compiegne.
Discalced Carmelites are men and Discalced literally means bare-footed. Christian religious family and the particu- Fraternity, service and contemplation
women, in religious orders and lay people, These early hermits were mostly laity, lar way in which its members are called are essential values for all Carmelites. Each
who dedicate themselves to a life of who lived an unofficial religious life of to follow Christ. day is marked by silence for prayer.
prayer. Carmelite nuns live in cloistered poverty, penance and prayer. Between The heart of the Carmelite charism is In addition to the daily celebration of
(enclosed) monasteries and follow a com- 1206 and 1214, St. Albert, Patriarch of prayer and contemplation. The quality of the full Liturgy of the Hours, two hours
pletely contemplative life. Jerusalem, brought the hermits on Mount prayer determines the quality of the com- are set aside for uninterrupted silent
Carmelite friars, while following a con- Carmel together, at their request, into munity life and the quality of the service prayer. Communities are kept fairly small.
templative life are also involved in pro- community. which is offered to others. The friars practice a broadly based disci-
moting spirituality through retreat cen- Albert wrote them a formula for liv- Prayer and contemplation for the pline of study.
ters, parishes and churches. Lay people, ing, which expressed their own intention Carmelite are not private matters between
known as the Secular Order, follow their and reflected the spirit of the pilgrimage the individual and God but are to be This information borrowed and com-
contemplative call in their everyday ac- to the Holy Land and of the early com- shared with others since the charism is piled from online sources.
12/2013 CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 5
The Carmelite Friars of St. Therese Church
invite you to attend one of our Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve Christmas Day
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m. &
9:00 a.m.
Midnight
& 11:00 a.m.
11 p.m. – Carols & Choral Music
(cid:2)
Directed by George Klump
St. Therese
AND
Church
a Latin High
Mass at 1:00 p.m.
(cid:2)
Please note that there will be
1100 E. Alhambra Road,
Alhambra CA 91801 NO 5:00 p.m. Mass
[phone] on Christmas Day.
www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org
Now Beginning our 90th Year in Alhambra!
We invite you to be a part of it!
N
early ninety years ago, two Carmelite Priests from The old church then became the Parish Hall and the former
Ireland, Fr. Bernard and Fr. Cyril, were delegated Hall was transformed into two classrooms and a small meeting
to come to America and open a new parish and room.
school for the Discalced Carmelite Apostolate.
In 1954, Fr. Columban Fitzgerald became Pastor, and
he arranged for the rectory (the home of the Friars) to be built
The Parish was officially founded on December 25,
in 1956-57. By doing so, the house that was used by the
1924. It is named in honor of St. Therese of the Child
Carmelite Friars as a rectory for 32 years (originally built in
Jesus, who at that time had only been deceased for
1899 by Seth Champion) was razed. Also, in 1959 a new
twenty-seven years. The Chapel of the Discalced Carmelite
convent was built for the Sisters at 520 North Vega. The rectory
Nuns, 215 East Alhambra Road, served as the Parish Church
is now used as the Parish Offices, and the convent is now
until the church-school combination building was erected at
used as the residence of the Friars. Due to increased school
515 North Vega St. in 1926. The first big event in the parish
enrollment in 1960, the pastor at that time, Fr. Gerald Winters,
was the Solemn Novena in preparation for the canonization
oversaw the demolition of the old school and hall and the
of St.Therese, who was declared a saint on May 7, 1925.
construction of the present school and hall, which were
completed in 1963 (the hall is now officially known as the Fr.
In 1927, the parish school, St. Therese School, had an
Gerald Winters Auditorium).
enrollment of 185 children, with two grades per class. The
Dominican Sisters were in charge of the School until 1930, In 1966 Fr. William Fenton was appointed as Pastor. He
when they were asked by the Archbishop to take another installed a new organ and updated the Sanctuary for the new
school in Anaheim. After an extensive search for a new group Liturgy. Fr. Fenton also served a second term as Pastor from
of sisters, the Sisters of St. Mary of the Woods in Indiana (Sisters 1978 to 1984 — the only priest to ever do so.
of Providence) consented to staff the school, which they did
Since then, the following have continued the ministry
up until the 1980s, when it became solely staffed by lay
of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers by serving as Pastor: 1984-
persons.
1990: Fr. David Costello, O.C.D.; 1990-1996: Fr. Patrick Sugrue,
O.C.D.; 1996-1999: Fr. Stephen Watson, O.C.D.; 1999-2005:
Fr. Patrick Collins, who was the pastor in 1939, began
Fr. Mathew Williams, O.C.D.; 2005 to 2011: Fr. Jan Lundberg,
fundraising to build a new church. However, it was the pastor
O.C.D.; and 2011 to present: Fr. Philip Sullivan, O.C.D.
in 1949, Fr. James Gilmartin, who hired J. Earl Trudeau,
architect, to draw up the plans for the present church, which We look forward to many more years serving the people
was completed in 1950. The first Mass was celebrated in it of the City of Alhambra. May God bless and guide you, and
on Dec. 10, 1950 and it was dedicated on Jan. 14, 1951, may our Patroness St. Therese intercede on your behalf that
by Cardinal McIntyre, then Archbishop of Los Angeles. there may be a shower of blessings in your lives!
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Seniors / Retirees News
Activities, Projects, Features
A Christmas gift for the senior in your life
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901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796 family and will be evocative to the senior.
Births, graduations, weddings, birthday
celebrations, Thanksgiving and Christmas used. Retirement communities such as
dinners, and vacations are all rich sources Atherton and senior centers often offer
of memories. activities open to the public. And, the
Again, task the creative family mem- Internet is full of ideas for dinner dates,
ber with the layout and design. You would trips to museums, and short road trips.
be surprised how such a gift will draw in The common denominator for all of
assistance from several generations. Sta- these ideas centers on the gift of yourself.
tionery and office stores carry photo al- Ultimately, when someone becomes a se-
bums suitable for this kind of project. nior citizen, there may be very little that
And, you may wish to add quotes, scraps they need or want that can be purchased
of memorabilia such as a first-grade re- in a store or ordered from Amazon.
port card, or a postcard from a meaning- Your time, love, and personal attention,
ful vacation. however, may be a priceless gift to the one
You can also include some testimonial you love.
letters to add richness and texture to the Remember that your loved one will not
gift. be with you forever.While writing these
A coupon book. Use a computer to lines, I was reminded of my mother who
prepare a coupon book of practical acts of passed away earlier this year. For her there
love that you will be willing to do for your is nothing that our family can give her or
senior. bring to her this Christmas. Make the
A teenager washing her car or mowing most of the days available to you, and give
his lawn, a free spring cleaning, organiz- the gift that will be received the best and
ing the garage, personal backrubs or mas- that will never need to be returned the day
sages, and more are all ideas that have been after Christmas: yourself.
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Enjoy Christmas, New Year at
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
December at Joslyn brings 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, sic, talent by the Music Center Senior Outings program shows
Alhambra seniors a mix of edu- Dec.10. Presented by VITAS In- Ushers, a luncheon, and a visit
cational seminars, holiday novative Hospice, Pam Wright, with Santa.
seniors Southern California
events, and access to clubs that MSW, LCSW. New Year’s Masquerade Ball
cater to multiple interests. Learning to de-stress with from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday,
Twice each month, a Senior
Events include: chair Tai Chi seminar at 10 a.m. Dec. 30. The fee is $10. “Dress
Outings luxury coach leaves
Christmas Craft Fair from Tuesday, Dec. 17. Presented by to impress” is the advice to se-
Alhambra packed with seniors
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, USC Family Caregiver Support niors, and masks will be provided
about to visit interesting, attrac-
Dec. 4. Local crafters will offer Center. to add to the mystique. An af-
tive, and historically significant
their hand-crafted pieces. Holiday Lunch & Festivities ternoon of enchantment, with
Southern California sites.
Holiday Blues seminar from at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. Mu- live entertainment and music, are
In December, seniors are
promised. Ticket price includes
headed for Ontario Mills on
dinner and entertainment. Please
Dec. 6 and the Mission Inn in
register beginning Wednesday,
Riverside on Dec. 17. Registra- and books, and toys and novel-
Dec. 4.
tion for these outings took place ties.
New Year’s Eve Lunch &
in November, but check for For lunch, not included, there
Countdown at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
available seats by contacting the are countless choices, including
Dec. 31. Celebrate the New Year
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Asian and Pacific, Brazilian,
with Joslyn friends, and enjoy
at 626-570-5056. Cajun, French, Greek and
lunch and the countdown to the
On Tuesday, Dec.3, registra- Middle Eastern, Italian, Mexi-
New Year.
tion begins for January’s outings can, and Spanish. A free trolley
Additional activities are fre-
to Farmers Market and the transports shoppers to the
quently added during the
Grove from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grove.
month. Check the activities cal-
Jan. 10 (fee: $12), and Pechanga The Pechanga Resort and
endar at Joslyn on a regular ba-
Resort and Casino from 8:30 Casino is the biggest casino in
sis.
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 (fee: California, offering more than
Seminars are free unless oth- $15). 3,000 state-of-the art slots and
erwise indicated, but with lim- The world-famous L.A. video machines and more than
ited space it is important to make Farmers Market is a Los Ange- 130 table games, including most
a reservation. les Historic Cultural Site, and, any game of chance that comes
Daily lunches and special oc- since 1960 a top tourist attrac- to mind. Lunch, not included,
casion luncheons require reserva- tion in Los Angeles. The L.A. in the Temptations Food Walk
tions one day in advance. Phone Farmers Market offers baked offers many choices, including
626-458-4455, weekdays at 9:30 goods, gourmet groceries, meat, Mexican, Italian, Asian, and
a.m. Suggested donation is $2. poultry, fish, and produce, while American cuisines.
Joslyn Adult Recreation Cen- its multiple shops include arts Senior Outings registration
ter is located at 210 N. Chapel and collectibles, beauty and per- procedures are outlined in the
Ave. It is open weekdays from 8 sonal goods, clothing and acces- City of Alhambra Leisure Classes,
a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 626-570- sories, gifts and souvenirs, Activities & Excursions Guide,”
5056. housewares, jewelry, magazines available at www.cityofalhambra.org.
626.427.3688
200 S. GARFIELD AVE., STE 102-D, ALHAMBRA, CA
WWW.ALHAMBRA.FIRSTLIGHTHOMECARE.COM
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Health & Medical News
Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
Five beneficial habits that
successful exercisers follow
BY WENDY GRACE, MISSION FITNESS CENTER
The New Year is sneaking up and, once again, everyone will make health resolu-
tions. Usually, the best intentions to start exercising regularly last only a few weeks.
Emulating the habits of people who are consistent exercisers can help you keep your
resolution. Here are some of the things they do right:
1. Successful exercis-
ers are nutritionally edu-
cated. Did you know that
80% of weight loss results
has to do with diet, and
exercise is only 20%? If
you do not know what
you are supposed to eat or
how much, you will con-
tinue to spin your wheels.
Hire a nutritionist, join a
program like Weight
Watchers, or buy a copy of
“Nutrition For Dum-
mies,” an excellent book.
Once you’re educated
about food consumption
and nutrition values, you
will find it much easier to
lose weight.
2. Successful exercis-
ers hire a personal Adopting the habits of regular exercisers can help with
trainer. How can you fulfilling New Year’s resolutions.
train properly at your new
gym if you don’t know how? Choosing and using the right equipment should not be
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Finding the power within yourself
BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. feet and have good positioning Even a non-athlete must
For Your
A lot of things come to mind between muscles and joints, it To increase power have a stable spine to pick up a
when you hear the word is harder to knock you down as child. No force can be gener-
in movement,
“power.” Since we are discuss- you are able to generate a good Good Health ated if your spine moves as you
ing fitness, I would like to use amount of counter-force. many components pick up something.
“power” to mean the ability to Think about those athletes How can you test a person’s
need to be
hold a position in space. who are in a power position ability to generate power? A
For example, power relates such as the defensive lineman, addressed simple test would be to see how
to the muscles and joints in the the receiving tennis player. and stable one’s balance is during a
concept of balance. the wrestler. The feet have a particular movement. I recently
If you are balanced on both wide base of support, the hips are slightly bent as are the saw a great way to test a golf
knees, the spine is straight, the swing. At the top of the
arms are slightly outstretched, backswing, see if you can lift the
the weight is slightly forward left foot up and still keep your
Fremont Optometry Center on the feet. These athletes are balance. Then, at the end of the
poised for receiving and coun- follow-through, see if you can
teracting a strong force. lift the right foot up and still
What about other athletes keep your balance.
like baseball pitchers or basket- To increase power in move-
ball players? How does this ment, many components need
concept of power work? Think Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has to be addressed: flexibility; sta-
about how much force you been a practicing physical thera- bility of the spine, shoulder
generate in throwing a baseball pist for more than 30 years, spe- girdle, and pelvic girdle;
when you are unwinding from cializing in Integrative Manual strength; coordination; and bal-
a balanced position versus from Therapy using a holistic ap- ance.
an unbalanced position. proach. She can be reached at Some of these components
Or how much force can you Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 may hinder a person more than
create when shooting a basket- S. Raymond Ave., Suite 100, others, and the emphasis and
ball with your feet planted sol- Alhambra 91801. Phone 626- sequencing of training may
idly on the ground versus slid- 576-0591 for a free consulta- vary.
ing out of position? You can get tion and free insurance verifi- Equipment may also be used
an idea of an unstable surface cation, or visit Web site to improve power as well as
by running in the sand. www.yonemoto.com for more infor- nutrition to provide adequate
It is much harder to propel mation. energy for force production.
Se Habla Español
yourself forward when running Qigong, Chinese Energy Classes Much can contribute to the
in the sand versus running on Try a no-impact Qigong Class. production of force, but the key
pavement, which is much more The first class, a $30 value, is free. ingredient in power is the abil-
2447 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91803 • [phone] solid and gives you a stable base Classes are offered at Y.P.T. Phone ity to hold a position in space.
on which to run. for more info.