Seniors enjoyed a spring luncheon hosted by the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group.
At the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group senior luncheon that was held on March 20, at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Hall in Pacific Palisades, once again town treasure and former Citizen of the Year Jimmy Dunne spoke to the residents.
Additionally, there were representatives from SBA and CalAssist to answer any questions the seniors might have about housing, their property, rebuilding or moving on.
A luncheon catered by Palisades Garden Café, included a variety of sandwiches: chicken, chicken pesto, tuna, turkey and veggie. There were three different cookies to select from for desert. The about 125 people enjoyed visiting with friends, and for each individual there was a baby succulent plant to take home. A few lucky seniors won raffle prizes donated by the Change Reaction.
Jimmy spoke about “The Town Treasure of Seniors” and told CTN:
In every corner of the world, the elders of a community are its living libraries.
They hold not just memories, but the soul of a town—the quiet foundation on which today stands.
Their stories built our streets, their hands shaped our traditions.
And even now, they are still at it…
Still the steady presence in a family. Still the ones we call when life wobbles. Still, somehow, always our parents—no matter how old we become.
They set a loving bar for how to live.
And then, as grandparents, they begin again—with softer hands, with deeper patience, with a kind of love that knows exactly what matters.
Showing up. Pitching in. Holding the little ones. Holding… in ways we don’t always see.
And with all that wisdom, they bring a joy—a tender, timeless joy—that reminds us to dance while we can.
Here is a gentle peek in the window…
Dunne shared a tape with CTN he had made for Valentine’s Day click here.
Tentatively, the next senior luncheon will take place on April 17 at the Legion Hall.
There was a choice of cookies for dessert and each guest took home a small succulent plant.