V.29.8 AUGUST 2017

Newsletter of the Park LaBrea Residents AssociationADVOCATING FOR THE RESIDENTS

PARK LA BREA Can PLBRA help?When you made the decision to move into Park La Brea, you recognized the benefits of living in a park like community that is centrally located in the City of Los Angeles. We enjoy the duel benefits of being an oasis of green tranquility surrounded by a vibrant metropolitan environment.

But when a concern does occur, what is the best approach to resolving it?

The Park LaBrea Residents Association (PLBRA), YOUR ADVOCATE with PLB Management, believes that our operational philosophy of Constructive, Measured, Conciliatory and Consistent mediation is the Best Way to achieve the desired results for our community.

PLBRA has regular monthly meetings with Top PLB Management at which both Community and Individual concerns are advocated.

PLBRA believes that engaging PLB Management in constructive negotiation is the only logical way to achieve our collective goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.

PLBRA ADVOCATING FOR YOU

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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: plbra@ca.rr.com

PLBRA Newsletter:

Advertising & Editorial plbra@ca.rr.com

Printing: Kal Tobe Press Inc.

PLBRA Web Site:

www.plbra.org

MEMBERSHIP COUPON 2017

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.

In speaking of the importance of National Night Out Vice President Joseph Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States, said:

  ...a  chance  to  bring  neighborhoods  together                   with  the  men  and  women  who  protect  them.                   The  safety  of  our  communities  depend  on  both         law  enforcement  and  the  neighbors  they  serve.     National  Night  Out  enhances  that  cooperation.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

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Outdoor Movie at Park La Brea Alandele Circle - Saturday, August 19 at 8:00 PM

MOANA (2016) PG(Running time - 107 minutes) (A Disney animated feature)

Prior to the screening, starting at 6:00 PM, there will be music, family games and an opportunity to purchase BBQ provided by the Curson Café.

PLBRA FILMS We need volunteers to help in picking Great Movies for our Thursday Night Program at the PLB Theater.

If you can help, please call PLBRA at (323) 934-1177.

Thank you in advance and let’s “Go To The Movies” together.

Go to the movies at

Park La Brea

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS SATURDAYS AT 2 PM

8/5 The Boss Baby (2017) PG 97 minutes - A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. (DreamWorks Animation)

8/12 Kong: Skull Island (2017) PG-13 118 minutes - A team of scientists explore an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong.

8/19 LAST OUTDOOR MOVIE OF THE SEASON AT ALANDELE CIRCLE

6:00 PM GAMES8:00 PM MOVIE BEGINS

8/26 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) PG-13125 minutes - After a bitter divorce, a father disguises himself as a female housekeeper so he can spend more time with his children who are in the custody of his former wife. This film stars Robin Williams and Sally Field.

Movie Calendar August 2017

MUSIC THEMED FILMSTHURSDAYS AT 7 PM

8/3 Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014) PG116 minutes - Struggling with Alzheimer's disease, country-music legend Glen Campbell embarks on his farewell tour with performances in the U.S., Australia and Europe.

8/10 Whiplash (2014) R107 minutes - A promising young drummer (Miles Teller) enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor (J.K. Simmons) who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. (Best Supporting Actor – Academy Awards 2015)

8/17 Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) PG143 minutes - A frustrated composer (Richard Dreyfuss) finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.

8/24 The Graduate (1967) NR106 minutes - A disillusioned recent college graduate (Dustin Hoffman) finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman and her daughter. (Music by Simon & Garfunkel)

8/31 Jersey Boys (2014) R 134 minutes - The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. This film is directed by Clint Eastwood.

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CONTEMPORARY FILMSSUNDAYS AT 2 PM

8/6 A United Kingdom (2016) PG-13111 minutes - The true story of the controversial marriage of King Seretse Khama of Botswana to a British white woman and the political and diplomatic turmoil it caused his kingdom.

8/13 Table 19 (2017) PG-1387 minutes - Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway, only to find herself seated with five fellow unwanted guests.

8/20 The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017) PG-13127 minutes - The Zookeeper's Wife tells the story of Warsaw Zoo keeper Jan Zabinski and his wife Antonina who helped save hundreds of lives during the Holocaust.

8/27 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) PG-13126 minutes - Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy – whether he likes it or not.

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Movie Calendar

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PAGE ACADEMYCelebrating Our 109 th Year

ENROLL NOW FOR FALL!

Book Discussion Group. Marvin or Marilyn Warsofsky, 323-424-4493. Meets on the second Monday of the month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, call for location.

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: gardenplb@gmail.com.

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.

Plays That Shakespeare Didn’t Write. Elliott Witt, 323-272-4197. Meets Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center. The new play will be Ladies of the Corridor by Dorothy Parker and Arnaud d’Usseau, to be followed by Another Part of the Forest by Lillian Hellman.

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, 323-938-3490, jever@sbcglobal.net. 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 1.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Thursdays - August 3, 17 and 31 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, hgjestrum@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES August 2017

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MEDICARE 101

Join us Tuesday, August 1st (10:30 - 11:30 am)

At the Park La Brea Theatre to explore Original Medicare, Medicare Part C, Medigap and Rx coverage.

Meetings are free and fun educational workshops.

(Specific Proprietary Plans Are Not Covered.)

Now Open SUNDAY 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

30% Off Dry Cleaning$1.95 Shirt Laundry

(Some Restrictions Apply) EXP: 09/30/17

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Maintenance Tip of the Month WASHERS & DRYERS

“Please help us to help you”

Tower residents with individual WASHER AND DRYER units need to be aware of the following operational practices to achieve consistent, reliable and lower operational cost service. Follow your owner's manual on proper use. If you do not have one, PLB will provide it. Simply call the Service Department at (323) 549-5599.

WASHER: Do not overload your washer. Leave your washer door cracked open after every use so your unit can naturally air dry. Make sure all clothing pockets are checked and that all items are removed before you put your clothing into the washer. It is your responsibility to wipe down both the grey washer door gasket and the inner door gasket channel regularly. Use a dry rag to wipe the channel out (360 degree sweep). Clean the channel with mild soap and water. Do not allow grime, debris, or detergent to accumulate in the inner gasket channel.

DRYER: Do not overload your electric dryer. Proper dryer use can result in lowered electrical costs. Remove and clean your dryer lint screen after each dryer use. Dry your clothes at the appropriate temperature. Do not dry anything that has a rubber backing on high heat (i.e. bath mats).

TOP STORAGE: A number of residents store their detergent on top of the dryer. If you do this place the detergent on either a plastic tray or in a container to prevent spillage. If detergent spills while being stored on top of the dryer, it can fall into the electronic components of the dryer and cause damage.

We're here to help Courtesy of Bruce C. Manning Director of Maintenance, Able

4311 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 403 Los Angeles, CA 90010 323-965-0365

e-mail: callaw@earthlink.net

Attorney with 38 years of experience and AV-Rated (highest possible rating).

Mr. Lloreda specialzies in Plaintiff and Defendant civil trial work withemphasis on wrongful death and all serious personal injury cases.

He also represents clients with regard to all claims relative to attorney fee disputes and legal malpractice.

A Park La Brea Resident

CARLOS A. LLOREDA, JR.ATTORNEY AT LAW

Wherever you are – on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, or waiting for a bus or subway – stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. (Courtesy of the LAPD)

CRIME PREVENTION TIP

In the event of an emergency

FIRST CALL 911then call

Park La Brea Patrol at

323-549-5508