Category Archives: Seniors

Palisades Alliance for Seniors Dissolved

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Sue

Prior to Covid, one of the most active senior organizations in town was Palisades Alliance for Seniors. Today, October 18, the board of directors sent an email that the Alliance has now been dissolved. The directors wrote, “We’ve received quite … Continue reading →

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Ciela Pushes Back Opening to Late November

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Sue

Ciela, a high-end elder care facility located at 17310 West Vereda de la Montura in the Palisades Highlands, has now pushed back its opening until the end of November. Initially, the resort-style facility, which will offer independent living, assisted living … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a 94th Birthday in Style

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Sue

This editor’s mom, Noma Sazama, turned 94 on September 21.  Generally, it involves a bit of planning because where she now lives, Martin, South Dakota, is wedged between the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations. Plane travel to the town is … Continue reading →

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Seekers and Sage Heartwarming Program

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Sue

This editor has watched numerous “rose” ceremonies on a popular television show, but nothing was as powerful or emotional as the interchanges between Sages and Seekers at Palisades High School on March 20. A high school student, after reading a … Continue reading →

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Face-to-Face: Teens and Seniors: Seniors Needed

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Sue

A nonprofit, Sages & Seekers, is looking for Sages, adults 60+, in the Pacific Palisades Community to pair with Seekers, students ages 15-24, at Palisades High School. Program director Rachel Shader, said, “Our programs are an opportunity for Seniors to … Continue reading →

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Westchester Senior Center Reopens with Limited Hours: Residents Rally for Traci Park

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Sue

The Westchester Senior center, which closed during Covid, and now more recently because of security concerns, has reopened with limited hours. Around 200 residents from Council District 11, including Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Mar Vista, Venice, Playa Vista and Westchester, assembled … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Women Celebrated in South Dakota

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Sue

  At the Missouri River in South Dakota, where Lewis and Clark once camped on their journey across the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, stands Dignity. This 50-foot-high stainless-steel statue by South Dakota artist laureate Dale Claude Lamphere depicts a Native … Continue reading →

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 Residents Can Report Sidewalk and Handicapped Parking Issues

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Sue

Many residents were appalled by the garbage that was in front of handicapped parking spaces in Westchester by the senior center. The garbage and van didn’t allow access for voting in June, and still doesn’t allow access for meetings. “I … Continue reading →

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The Remarkable Lee Calvert Keeps in Shape

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Sue

  By ALISON BURMEISTER Palisadian Lee Calvert, 97, does 15 push-ups every night before bed. “Push-ups are something everyone can do, but not everyone keeps doing them,” she said. I last saw Lee at a “Fall Prevention” event I hosted … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Club Celebrates Town’s Elders, Marking a 25-Year Tradition

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Sue

  Pacific Palisades residents, 90 and older, were given special recognition on Friday when the Woman’s Club held a hybrid celebration on Zoom and members delivered a gift package to every elder who responded to the party invitation. This annual event, … Continue reading →

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