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Community leaders and celebrities raise over $250,000 at annual “Dancing for Our Stars” gala

Doin' the Charleston: Southland Harmony Chorus is searching for women singers in the greater Los Angeles area. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to attend the chorus’ weekly rehearsal on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 pm at the Norwalk Masonic Center, 12345 E. Rosecrans, Norwalk, CA, 90650. The chorus is having a 25 year celebration and membership night on May 18, 2010.

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Southland Harmony Chorus celebrates 25 years By Bobbi Morrill

Special to Healthy Living Newspaper

Southland Harmony Chorus is one of the hundreds of Sweet Ade-lines International choruses that make up this worldwide organiza-tion of women who sing four-part barbershop harmony.

Musical knowledge is not neces-sary to join — voice training and music education are valuable com-ponents of member’s benefits. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of Sweet Adelines International directors and lead-ers. Southland Harmony performs regularly throughout the commu-nity, offering its talent for entertain-ment at civic events and charitable functions, in addition to promot-ing harmony and friendship among women.

Singing, performing and mu-sic education are only a portion of the benefits that members of Sweet Adelines International enjoy. Mem-bers experience genuine friend-ships, increased self-confidence, re-newed vitality, and the unwavering motivation and inspiration of others

The annual fundraiser, “Danc-ing for Our Stars” dance competi-tion, brought together city com-munity leaders and stars to support pediatric surgery at Miller Chil-dren’s Hospital Long Beach.

The event featured guest MC Justin Rudd, community activ-ist, with guest judges Miss Long Beach 2009, Elisa Sabes; Miss Southern California, Mary Mal-donado; and Ashley Prinzen, pageant agent. John Ratzenberger, the voice of numerous Disney and Pixar animated characters and Cliff Clavin of the sitcom “Cheers,” made a special appearance at the charity event.

In lieu of an auction, attendees “bid” on their favorite dance or dancers during the competition. Dancers included Randy Gordon,

“Dancing for Our Stars” performers competed in the annual gala rais-ing $250,000 to benefit young patients who undergo surgery at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach.

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By Edna Ethington

St. Irenaeus’ Health Ministry members are delighted to welcome five very actively involved parish-ioners as the Love Thy Neighbor Area Captains in 2010. The five parishioners who answered the call to serve as Area Captains are Lita Flores for the Anaheim area, Ev-elyn “Bunny Golini” for the Bue-na Park area, John and Rosemary Lewallen for the Cypress area, and Nancy Benites for the La Palma area. All of the Area Captains lead very busy daily lives, but take time to show their love for their neigh-bors by responding to calls for help from their fellow parishioners.

Each of the Area Captains will be responsible for coordinating re-sponses to requests for help from elderly parishioners near their ar-eas who may need transportation to church or to doctors, or calls from parishioners who are caregivers and need some respite care. Other requests from parishioners who are homebound include requests for Communion in their homes, some help with meals during emergen-cies, support for new moms, or just some visits or phone calls from

fellow parishioners from time to time.

Evelyn “Bunny” Golini, the Area Captain for Buena Park, has lived in the area for almost 50 years. She and her husband Jim were f o u n d -ing mem-bers of St. I r e n a e u s Church in 1961 with Fr. Peter Caslin as pastor. She continues to visit the A n a h e i m T e r r a c e and Sun-rise at La Palma ev-ery week, even after the death of her h u s b a n d Jim. She also is a member of St. Irenaeus’ H.O.P.E. (Help Other People Every Day) and volunteers once at week at Precious Life Shel-ter in Los Alamitos.

Although they are extremely busy with their work and studies, Rosemary and John Lewallen re-cently volunteered to serve as Area Captains for the Cypress Area. Rosemary has lived in the Cypress area for over 30 years and John for

over 20 years. Rosemary has been active in the Adult Choir at St. Ire-naeus and is also a Cantor at St. Irenaeus Parish Masses.

The Anaheim Area Captain is Rafaelita “Lita” Flores. Lita has

been a member of St. Irenaeus Parish for about 28 years. As a single par-ent of a 25 year old son, she worked for many years in the bank-ing busi-ness and made time to help pa-rishioners as a Eu-c h a r i s t i c min i s t e r.

She is ready to be of assistance to parishioners who are in the Ana-heim area and asks for prayers for her intentions.

Compared to the other Area Captains, the La Palma Area Cap-tain, Nancy Benites, is a fairly new member of the St. Irenaeus Parish. Nancy and her husband Jimmy have been members of the parish for about 11 years. She is a Eucha-ristic Minister for the Sick and the

Homebound and also has served as a sacristan on weekends when she was not working.

With 5,962 families and individ-uals currently registered within the boundaries of St. Irenaeus Parish, the five Area Captains will be very busy in the months ahead respond-ing to calls for help from parish-ioners. Parishioners will be asked to call the Area Captain closest to their home to ask for help or to of-fer any help that they can give as a Love Thy Neighbor volunteer.

For more information about the Love Thy Neighbor Ministry at St. Irenaeus Church, Contact Sr. Rita O’Connell, Director of Health Ministry, at 714-826-0760.

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St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress welcomed Area Captains for the Love Thy Neighbor Ministry in February. Pictured, left to right, are Buena Park Area Captain Bunny Golini, Health Ministry Di-rector Sr. Rita O’Connell, and Cypress Area Cap-tains John and Rosemary Lewallen.

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Members of the local chapter of Soroptimists International and their guests gathered Mar. 6 in the Sierra Room of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts to socialize, eat enjoy casino-like games and win prizes, all the while raising funds for local charities.

The fun began at 7 p.m. as the participants arrived to find the Sierra Room transformed into an evening in Paris, with a 25-foot cutout of the Eiffel Tower in the room. Amid the decorations, guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner catered by Turnip

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Y o u ’ v e had the self-realization of hearing loss.You have also realized the fact that you need to do something about it. Your family

and friends have probably known for years. Now what do you do? Talk to friends, look for ads in the newspaper, research online? Where do you go? Whom do you see? What should you ask? How do you make sure you are getting the best DEAL? We will get to the answers of these questions soon enough.

In my many years of patient care I have seen and heard it all, everything from people buying hearing aids online that were actually stolen property to the patient who bought hearing aids through the mail and the hearing aids never worked.

I have found that many consumers are confused, if you start looking online (which I do not recommend), you have to sort through many different websites many of which have one goal in mind... To sell you hearing aids, that’s it.

They could care less about the care, education and follow up that is required for a successful hearing aid fitting that can improve the quality

of life for all who wear them. There are many different styles, models, and manufacturers to choose from. The whole research process can become rather frustrating. I do understand that you need to have the right information before making a decision, just try to make sure you are getting it from a highly trained professional, not a website that is trying to sell you hearing aids.

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aid professional that is right for you.

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louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations.

All hearing aids have three basic parts: a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which converts the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals and then sends them to the ear through a speaker.

Hearing aids are primarily useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, called hair cells. This type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss. The damage can occur as a result of disease, aging, or injury from noise or certain medicines.

A hearing aid magnifies sound vibrations entering the ear. Surviving hair cells detect the larger vibrations and convert them into neural signals that are passed along to the brain. The greater the damage to a person’s hair cells, the more severe the hearing loss, and the greater the hearing aid amplification needed to make up the difference.

There are practical limits to the amount of amplification a hearing aid can provide. In addition, if the inner ear is too damaged, even large vibrations will not be converted into neural signals. In this situation, a hearing aid would be ineffective.

Hearing aids work differently depending on the electronics used. The two main types of electronics are analog and digital.

Analog aids convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are amplified. Analog/adjustable hearing aids are custom built to meet the needs of each user. The aid is programmed by the manufacturer according to the s p e c i f i c a t i o n s recommended by your audiologist. A n a l o g /p r o g r a m m a b l e hearing aids have more than one program or setting. An audiologist can program the aid using a computer, and the user can change the program for different listening environments—from a small, quiet room to a crowded restaurant to large, open areas, such as a theater or stadium. Analog/programmable circuitry can be used in all types of hearing aids. Analog aids usually are less expensive than digital aids.

Digital aids convert sound waves into numerical codes, similar to the binary code of a computer, before amplifying them. Because the code also includes information about a sound’s pitch or loudness, the aid can be specially programmed to amplify some frequencies more than others. Digital circuitry gives an audiologist more flexibility in adjusting the aid to a user’s needs and to certain listening environments. These aids also can be programmed to focus on sounds coming from a specific direction. Digital circuitry can be used in all types of hearing aids.

When you do compare hearing aids, the first question is NOT whether you want to get analog

or digital hearing aids. Or what brand or style you are going to get or any other question about hearing aids themselves. Hearing aids are essentially all the same, so the key is finding a highly trained, experienced hearing aid professional that is right for you.

First, check the credentials of the person. Are they an Audiologist? They most certainly should be. Audiologist’s have a Doctorate or other advanced degree and are highly trained to evaluate the entire auditory system and perform diagnostic assessments to rule out any medical issues that can have serious consequences.

A master’s level audiologist has a five-year degree and you will most commonly see M.S or M.A behind their name. A Doctor of Audiology is a six-year degree and they will have Au.D. behind their

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You are embarking on an adventure toward better hearing. You need to select the professional you are going to place your trust,

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By Larry Caballero

Ron and Elfriede Mac Iver have lived in La Palma longer than most residents—45 years—and they remember when the city was called Dairyland. After raising a family of five, the Mac Ivers began re-searching their family history and soon were collecting information on the early history of La Palma. This project led to their book be-ing published in 2008 and entitled Images of America LA PALMA, consisting of chapters on the early years, the birth of the city, today’s La Palma and city pride.

La Palma is the smallest city in Orange County in terms of land size at 1.8 square miles, evolved out of the Los Coyotes land grand, and later was carved into ranchos and family farms.

Unable to halt tract building, the dairy farmers continued their forward-thinking initiatives for the renamed “La Palma” in 1965 by creating a Master Plan that includ-ed the first underground utilities in the country.

The Mac Ivers take pride in knowing all of the city pioneers from the 1960’s and today’s city officials, and they are very famil-iar with city statistics including the year the City was incorpo-rated—1955. The population at that time was 500; by 1964, there were 642 residents and 18,000 by 1975. Today, there are over 16,000

residents who call La Palma their home.

Ron Mac Iver doesn’t remem-ber, however, many of the places he called home as a child since his family would move several times

each year to accommodate his father’s profession as a race rider and trainer of thoroughbred hors-es. He does remember one year when he enrolled in nine different schools.

As a child he was already inter-ested in history and was fascinated to hear his great grandparents tell stories about their experiences as traders with the Blackfoot Indians of South Dakota. He and his wife even learned Native American Dancing.

At 17, Mac Iver enlisted in the

military as a Marine and spent one year in Korea in 1953. In time, he would also visit Okinawa, For-mosa and Tai Pei where he packed and repaired artillery weapons. He spent most of his working years

in aviation before retiring and dedicating himself and his wife to being the official historians for the City.

Elfriede Mac Iver grew up in New York before moving with her family in 1950 to California where her father had been employed as a tool and dye maker. She met Ron at a USO dance where the girls were only allowed to have con-versation and to dance with the boys in uniform, and nothing else. Going home with them was forbid-den. Even so, they got to know

one another well enough to marry and start their lives in several Southern California cities before settling in La Palma.

She was a housewife, home-maker and mother while Ron worked, but the couple still had time to get involved in the city. It helped that a mayor and police chief lived on their street. “We became active by accident,” said Elfriede Mac Iver.

The Mac Ivers are seen at most city events including the recent welcoming of representatives from Korea who came to celebrate their city of Hanam becoming La Palma’s sister city. In September, 2009, Ron Mac Iver was invited along with former Mayor Mark Waldman and City Councilman Henry Charoen to visit Hanam as their guests.

Mac Iver was asked because of his military assignment in Korea, and he was presented with a proc-lamation and gifts from Jong-Pil Choi, President of the Korean War Association.

Currently, the Mac Ivers are members of the La Palma Rec-reation and Community Services and are working diligently on the La Palma Historical Preservation Project, consisting of hundreds of pages of historical documents and photos. It will be on display in the Chamber Office for all the resi-dents to enjoy.

Trouble Hearing?Let me help.Dr. David J. DeKriek, Au.D.Board Certified in Audiology

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Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is FHA's reverse mortgage program which enables you to withdraw some of the equity in your home. Many seniors use it to supplement social security and more. You can receive free information about reverse mortgages in general by calling AARP toll free at (800) 209-8085. Decide if one is right for you!1. What is a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. The equity that built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use the home as their principal residence. FHA's HECM provides these benefits. You can also use a HECM to purchase a primary residence if you are able to use cash on hand to pay the difference between the HECM proceeds and the sales price plus closing costs for the property you are purchasing.2. Can I qualify for FHA's HECM reverse mortgage?

To be eligible for a FHA HECM, the FHA requires that you be a homeowner 62 years of age or

older, own your home outright, or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing with proceeds from the reverse loan, and you must live in the home. You are further required to receive consumer information from an approved HECM counselor prior to obtaining the loan. You can contact the Housing Counseling Clearinghouse on (800) 569-4287 for the name and telephone number of a HUD-approved counseling agency and a list of FHA-approved lenders within your area.3. What types of homes are eligible?

To be eligible for the FHA HECM, your home must be a single family home or a 1-4 unit home with one unit occupied by the borrower. HUD-approved condominiums and manufactured homes that meet FHA requirements are also eligible.4. What's the difference between a reverse mortgage and a bank home equity loan?

With a traditional second mortgage, or a home equity line of credit, you must have sufficient income versus debt ratio to qualify for the loan, and you are required to make monthly mortgage payments. The reverse mortgage is different in that it pays you, and is available regardless of your current income. The amount you can borrow depends on your age, the current

interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA's mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow.

You don't make payments, because the loan is not due as long as the house is your principal residence. Like all homeowners, you still are required to pay your real estate taxes, insurance and other conventional payments like utilities. With an FHA HECM you cannot be foreclosed or forced to vacate your house because you "missed your mortgage payment."5. Will I still have an estate that I can leave to my heirs?

When you sell your home, you or your estate will repay the cash you received from the reverse mortgage plus interest and other fees, to the lender. The remaining equity in your home, if any, belongs to you or to your heirs.6. How much money can I get from my home?

The amount you can borrow depends on your age, the current interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA's mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow. You can use an online

calculator like the one on the AARP website to get an idea of what you may be able to borrow.7. How do I receive my payments?You have five options:

Tenure - equal monthly payments as long as at least one borrower lives and continues to occupy the property as a principal residence.

Term - equal monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected.

Line of Credit - unscheduled payments or installments, at times and in amounts of your choosing until the line of credit is exhausted.

Modified Tenure - combination of line of credit with monthly payments for as long as you remain in the home.

Modified Term - combination of line of credit plus monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected by the borrower.

Important things to know if you're interested in a reverse mortgageMONEY MATTERS

The past honorees at South County Senior Services' Captain's Ball, (the non-profit is now known as Age Well Senior Services), were honored at its 10th annual Captain's Ball Saturday night, March 6th, at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Among the honorees were, from left, Califor-nia Senior Legislator Anna Todisco Boyce, AWSS board member Len Todisco, representing Staples, and philanthropist Jean Reinhardt, who is a major supporter of the senior services organization. An estimated $150,000 was netted to help provide critical services, resources and pro-grams for low income seniors.

Age Well Senior Services Captain’s Ball held at Ritz-Carlton raises over $150,000

Artesia Senior Center offers nutrition and wellness programs

[r] More than 300 people attended the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the Cerritos Senior Center Feb. 20 where traditional Chinese singing and entertainment were provided, including the Chinese Lion Dance.

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated at Cerritos Senior Center

[l] Enjoying the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities at the Cerritos Senior Center Feb. 20 were Mayor Pro-Tem Joseph Cho and Councilmember Laura Lee.

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Importance of Colorectal screenings

If you were born in 1960, you will turn the big 5-0 this year. Even if you aren’t ready to sign up for an AARP membership card, you should undergo a colorectal cancer screening. That is because your chances of developing the disease increase considerably after reaching the half century mark. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, more than 90 per-cent of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in people older than 50.

Other risk factors that may in-crease a person’s chance of devel-oping colorectal cancer include:• Having a personal history of colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease• Having a personal or family his-tory of colorectal cancer• Being African-American or an Ashkenazi Jew• Eating a diet high in fat• Being physically inactive• Obesity• Smoking and heavy alcohol use• Type 2 diabetesPeople at increased risk for col-orectal cancer should talk with their doctor about being screened for the disease before the age of 50. Colorectal cancer may be diagnosed after symptoms appear, but most people with early stage disease will not experience any symptoms.

Colorectal ScreeningsThere are five different screening tests available to help detect polyps and cancer.Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)

This test should be performed every year to check for tiny amounts of blood in the stool. The FOBT involves placing a small amount of stool from three consec-utive bowel movements on a test card that is then taken to a doctor’s office or laboratory for testing.Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A sigmoidoscopy is an ex-amination that allows the doctor to look inside the rectum and lower (sigmoid) colon for polyps us-ing a narrow, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. If any polyps are found during the exam, they can be removed in a procedure called a polypectomy. A sigmoidoscopy is recommended every five years.Double Contrast Barium Enema

This test, which is also called a lower gastrointestinal (GI) se-ries, involves giving the patient an enema with a barium solution followed by an injection of air into the rectum. A series of X-rays are then taken to show any existing polyps or abnormalities. This test may be necessary every five years.Colonoscopy

During this procedure, a long, lighted tube, called a colonoscope, is used to look inside the rectum and colon for polyps, suspicious areas, or cancer. Polyps or tissue samples may be removed during a

colonoscopy, which is recommend-ed every 10 years5d.Digital Rectal Exam

During a digital rectal exam (DRE) a doctor or nurse inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormal lumps or areas. A DRE may be part of a routine physical examination.Virtual Colonoscopy

A virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, may be recom-mended to detect polyps inside the colon. This procedure involves tak-ing a series of X-rays to generate detailed images of the colon and rectum. Los Alamitos Medical Center is the recipient of a CIGNA Quality Designation for Colon Surgery. For more information about colorectal cancer screening, talk with your doctor or call 800.548.5559 for a free referral to a specialist near you.

Be good to your bones this spring

The winter chill has hit the na-tion and with it comes aches and pains. Sometimes people will say the cold makes their “bones hurt.”

One of the major health afflic-tions facing mature women today goes mostly unnoticed until it’s too late. Have you ever seen an elderly person with a hunched over back? This is a characteristic of osteoporosis, a disease char-

acterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue that can lead to bone frailty and increase fractures. There are an estimated 10 million Americans already living with the disease and 80 percent are women.

Often referred to as the silent disease, osteoporosis occurs with-out any symptoms. Most women won’t realize how much bone loss has occurred until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall can cause a fracture or a vertebrae to collapse. If a vertebrae collapses, the initial pain might be severe and can cause height loss and spinal deformities such as a stooped posture.

“Women can lose up to 20 per-cent of their bone mass in five to seven years following menopause, making them more susceptible to osteoporosis,” said Dr. Balu Gadhe of CareMore Health Plan.

Dr.Gadhe recommends four steps that aid in osteoporosis pre-vention. These include:

• A balanced diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D; take 1200 mg of calcium and 800 mg of vitamin D daily

• Weight training and exercise• A healthy lifestyle with no

smoking or excessive alcohol intake

• Bone density testing and medi-cation, when appropriate

On the other hand, Dr. Gadhe says that certain women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than




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professional who is delighted to sell you hearing aids and then avoids you if you need adjustments or coaching.

Do you trust them? Would you feel comfortable referring your friends to this person? If you can answer yes to these questions you are on the right track

Do a bit of research on the professionals around you:

• Ask for a referral from friends you know who have been successful with hearing aids. Did they respect and trust the person they worked with?

• Ask your Primary Care physician which hearing professional they refer patients to for hearing loss and hearing aids. Remember, this person reflects either a positive light or a negative light on the physicians themselves; normally they select other professionals very carefully.

• Make certain they hold a valid audiology license, are in good standing, and have no dubious complaints against them. Every state has a licensing board for

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president/CEO, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; Fombe Ndiforchu, M.D., pediatric surgeon at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach; and other hospital support-ers.

Sweeping and twirling across the dance floor, the dancers be-dazzled the crowd and competed for categories that included runner-up, crowd favorite, best technical performance, most pizzaz and most enthusiasm. Taking home the coveted title of 2010 Dancing for

Our Stars Grand Champion was Kimmy Hertzog, mother of three children born at Miller Children’s.

The $250,000 raised will allow Miller Children’s to fully integrate one of the pediatric operating rooms inside the new Pavilion that opened in December 2009. The fully integrated room will allow surgical teams to access patient records, laboratory results and imaging studies at the push of the button, which ensures that chil-dren’s operations be accomplished expeditiously and safely.

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Audiologists. Check your state’s web site for information.

If they have a business website spend some time looking around. Are they professional? Does what they say about themselves and their company fit with what you are looking for? Do they give you a clear reason why you should select them? What sets them apart from the other professionals in the area? Is their website an information resource? (This will tell you if they believe in patient education).

others. These risk factors include: • Personal history of bone frac-

ture after age 50 • Current low bone mass • History of fracture in family• Being female • Being thin and/or having a

small frame • Advanced age • A family history of osteoporo-

sis • Estrogen deficiency as a result

of menopause, especially early or surgically induced

• Abnormal absence of men-strual periods

• Anorexia nervosa • Low lifetime calcium intake • Vitamin D deficiency • Use of certain medications,

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• Presence of certain chronic medical conditions

• Low testosterone levels in men • An inactive lifestyle • Current cigarette smoking • Excessive use of alcohol “While the diagnosis of osteo-

porosis has increased in women, so have the treatment options,” he said. “Today, we are armed with the tools to help manage the dis-ease. Talk to your doctor no matter how old you are about your bone health.”About CareMore

CareMore started over 15 years caring for seniors as a Medical Group. The company serves 35,000 seniors in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Santa Clara counties in California. The compa-ny recently expanded in Modesto, CA; Tucson, AZ; and Clark, NV.


By Helen M. Brown

Approximately one hundred fif-Approximately one hundred fif-Approximately one hundred fifty club women of the Los Cerritos District (LCD), representing thir-teen local women’s clubs gathered Monday, February 22nd for the districts 51st Fine Arts Festival. The event was held at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex (NASC) located at 13200 Clarkdale Ave. in Norwalk.

This is an annual General Fed-eration of Women Club (GFWC) sponsored event. Fine Arts include quilting, painting, photography, etc. This year Chairman Suzanne Seager invited Mary Crowder and Ruth Arthur to serve as judges. Professional photographer Rubin Ortiz judged the photography.

The Fine Arts committee serv-ing with Chairman Suzanne Sea-ger included Barbara Beard of Downey WC, Alison Babcock and Jackie Reifenstein of Paramount WC, Paula Grimes of South Gate WC, and Delores Harrison of Nor-walk WC. President Pat Martin and the Norwalk club women served as hostess.

The Artesia/Cerritos club put on a skit entitled Giants, Wizards, and Dwarfs narrated by Veronica Bloomfield. Nancy Watson of Woman’s Club of Downey did Yearlings Spectacular and Barbara Heiney sang “Never Walk Alone.”

Carolyn West of Lakewood WC told story “1942 My First Year

as a War Bride.” The Lakewood Club also did a skit “Women of the World.” The North Long Beach WC did a skit with former district president Lynn Hutton narrating.

Helen Brown of Norwalk WC did a reading titled “A Thumbnail Sketch of GFWC.”

Paramount WC betty Harkema

read a poem “It’s Fine Today.”South Gate WC did “Dancing

Around the World” with danc-ers Paula Grimes, Helen Jarmillo, Ester Kilar, and Martha Lopez led by Naomi Nizon.

The speaker for the day was world traveler and former teacher Lorine Parks. Following along with the theme for the day, she spoke on “Art Around the World.”

Recognized guests of the day included Mayor Cheri Kelley, LCD President Winnie Baker, and CFWC Financial Office Julie

Lehenbauer.Each club decorated a table us-

ing the day’s theme. Table prizes were awarded as follows. Most Beautiful: 1st place, Downey, 2nd place Paramount. Most Creative: 1st place, North Long Beach, 2nd place, South Gate. Most Original: 1st place, Lakewood, 2nd place,

Artesia/Cerritos. Most Artistic: 1st place, Norwalk, 2nd place El Dorado.

Norwalk WC ladies did very well with their general art work. Talented Bet-tie Latshaw, Pat Martin, Kath-leen Leedy, and Tammy Guerrera

came home with ribbons for pho-

tography, scrapbooking, knitting, and sewing.

The event was catered by Ra-mon Puentes of Rosewoods Fam-ily Restaurant located on Pioneer at Rosecrans. The NWC wants to thank Ramon and his wait staff for providing a delicious meal and for their wonderful service. Thanks also go to the City of Norwalk for the use of their facilities, NASC Bea Garza, and her staff. They are always a delight to work with.

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Beverly Hospital Guild’s upcoming eventsBooks are Fun

Fundraiser will be held on Monday, April 5th at the Beverly Hospital Café, 309 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Come and find great selections of books at great prices. Proceeds will benefit Bev-erly Hospital. Ester’s Fine Jewelry

Friday, April 30th at the Bever-ly Hospital Café, 309 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, from 8 am to 4 pm. Come and find 14 to 24 karat wonderful jewelry.

Proceeds will benefit Beverly Hospital. For more information on Beverly Hospital Guild Events, contact Rosemary Orozco at 323-721-4631.

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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts previewsNEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERSH.M.S. PINAFOREFriday, April 30, 2010, 8:00 PMSaturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 PMLyric With Pit Configuration: $45/$33/$21 Friday $55/$43/$31 Saturday

H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan’s first international hit, is a timeless fable of two young lovers that is set on the high seas.

The lowly sailor Ralph and the captain’s daughter Josephine are kept apart by their social classes. Concealed identities and bureau-cratic bumbling create a tangle that the creative magic of Gilbert and Sullivan resolves in the most enter-taining way. The New York Times credited the Opera’s lasting appeal to Gilbert’s “unmatched linguistic genius and Sullivan’s generous supply of addictive melodies.” JOHN PIZZARELLI WITH BIG BAND THE FRANK SINATRA SONGBOOKSunday, May 2, 2010, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $75/$63/$40

John Pizzarelli, a Jazz guitar-ist and the host of the nationally syndicated program Radio Deluxe With John Pizzarelli, delights audiences with songs from his tribute album, Dear Mr. Sinatra, including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Ring-a-Ding Ding, and Nice ’n Easy. His rendition of Yes Sir, That’s My Baby “exploded with enthusiasm and excitement,” hailed The New York Times. Pizza-

relli won a 2007 Nightlife Award, which honors the best in New York cabaret, comedy, and Jazz.ROBERT KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIESThe Music of Cole PorterWednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:30 PMRecital Configuration: $30

In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, Robert Kapilow “gets audiences in tune with Clas-sical music at a deeper and more immediate level than many of them thought possible,” according to the Los Angeles Times. In a three-part format, Kapilow introduces composers, unravels the beauty of their music, and helps listeners approach and appreciate the works in new ways. First, the conductor-composer takes apart a musical composition and explores it with the audience. Next, the pieces are presented in their entirety by guest performers. A lively Q&A con-cludes the evening. The New York Times called the series “the kind of enlightening musical seminar in

which you hang on to every word and note.” DULSORI Friday, May 7, 2010, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $47/$35/$23

Dulsori captivates audiences with traditional Korean drumming and songs that are inspired by na-ture and the time-honored customs of farmers. The ensemble uses a broad range of traditional instru-

ments - including the janggu (hour-glass drum), buk (barrel drum), and jing (gong) - to produce infectious rhythms that Variety magazine has called “relevatory.” The ensemble promotes harmony and unity by inviting audiences to take part in its high-energy show.

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By Brian Hews

On Saturday, March 27th, the Alondra Library put on a one-man show titled “Dawn’s Light: the Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi” starring Blake Kushi. It is a true story written by Jeanne Sakata and directed by Leslie Ishii.

The story reveals how during World War II a young Japanese American University of Wash-ington student agonizes over the U.S. government orders to forc-ibly remove and put into camps all

people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. As he fights to recon-cile his country’s betrayals with his Constitutional beliefs, Gordon journeys toward a greater under-standing of America’s triumphs and failures. It is at times humor-ous, sad, and heart-wrenching but mostly it reveals the strong ties that binds, especially during hard-ships.

As the nation’s premier Asian American theater organization, East West Players produces out-standing works and educational

programs that give voice to the Asian American experience.

East West Players began in the early 70s with nine artists who wanted a theater where they could strive for artistic excellence, have control over their own careers as Asian American artists and tell the stories of their own community. Over the years the organization has provided opportunities to Asian Pacific American artists by pro-ducing classic plays, Broadway musicals, and stories specific to the Asian American experience.

In 1998, East West Players moved to its current 240-seat home, the David Henry Hwang Theater at the historic Union Center for the Arts in downtown Los Angeles Little Tokyo district. The theater now serves more than 10,000 people each

year through the main-stage production and arts educational programs serving youth and under-represented Asian Pacific islander communities.

This East West Players Theater for Youth Tour is made possible by the generous support of Southern California Edison.

Many thanks go to Southern California Edison and Alondra Library manager, Ms Grisel Oqu-endo, for bringing this wonderful production to our fine city.

Alondra Library presents One Man Show

ENTERTAINMENT

Annette & Phil Bliss, Blake Kushi, Stella Asawa-Yano


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