Hollenbeck Headlines Spring 2011

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Hollenbeck Palms is a continuing-care retirement community serving the greater L.A. area.
Residents enjoy a rewarding and comfortable lifestyle on a beautiful eight-acre campus.
MAY 5 • 4 PM — Cinco de Mayo
with Mariachis Los Flores
and Mexican Buffet on Plaza
JUNE — Be our guest during the month of June.
Visit our garden campus, enjoy a meal and see our
lovely accommodations for yourself.
JULY 20 • 4 PM — Mario
Rosales performing
"Fly Me To The Moon"
Upcoming Special Events
AUGUST 11 • 12:15 PM —
Hawaiian Luau Buffet
in Grand Dining Room.
Entertainment by Kuúipo
'O Hula Polynesian Dancers
Please join the fun at one of our Special Events. Call (323) 263-6195 TODAY to reserve your place!
Follow us on Facebook
We’ve just launched a Hollenbeck Palms Facebook page — and
residents, families and friends are visiting it to keep
up with the latest happenings at Hollenbeck Palms:
• Special events with guest performers
• Weekly programs, trips and planned activities
• Discussion page for your questions and comments
• Photo gallery of our garden campus
Our Facebook page is a dynamic counterpoint
to our website, www.hollenbeckpalms.com,
where you’ll find an overview of our
community with virtual tours and details
about the amenities residents of Hollenbeck enjoy.
Become a friend!
www.facebook.com/pages/Hollenbeck-Palms
William G. Heideman
President/CEO
Hollenbeck: A Showcase for Music, the Arts and Learning
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LIFE AT
HOLLENBECK PALMS, IT WOULD HAVE TO BE "VIBRANT"
nown for its unusually rich calendar of cultural events, Hollenbeck Palms actively seeks
out and hosts performances by first-class musicians; lectures by noted scholars; and many
more celebrations of music, fine and performing arts, and ongoing learning.
Each year, an impressive roster of talents and
experts appear at Hollenbeck to perform, speak
and enlighten. They include:
USC Student Classical Guitar Recitals:
Presented Sunday mornings in the A Parlor as a
delightful prelude to lunch.
The LA Opera Series: Cherished by aficionados
and novices alike, events feature a guest lecturer
followed by a film version of the opera … and
Hollenbeck’s award-winning Activities team,
sometimes a trip to see it live.
with our residents and many community
Cal State Lifelong Learning: A wonderful tradition
partners, offers an unparalled variety of outof continuing education, with lectures ranging from
standing events and programs, such as this
recent concert by The Taiko Center of LA.
history and science to personal well-being.
Another major source of cultural enrichment is Hollenbeck's own engaged and creative
residents, many of whom perform, present, and facilitate events for the entire community.
Examples are:
The Film Group: Started by residents Betty Fogt and Helen Jones, this popular group gathers
monthly to watch a current feature film, then have a lively discussion about it.
Comedy at Hollenbeck: A monthly comedy workshop and a six-week stand-up comedy class,
taught by professionals and starring our residents, prove that many can inspire belly laughs.
To complete the stimulating year-round lineup, Hollenbeck is the point of departure to many of
LA’s top cultural destinations. Recent calendar outings have included Walt Disney Concert Hall,
Mark Taper Forum, Colburn School, Ahmanson Theatre, Caltech, Occidental College, Pasadena
Civic Auditorium, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Getty Museum, John Anson Ford
Amphitheatre, and the new Resnick Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
We invite you to explore the vibrant world of Hollenbeck Palms before you finalize your
retirement plans. Please RSVP to one of our upcoming special events, and see for yourself
what makes us shine!
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Invitation
Please join us at a
Special Event:
Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Buffet with
Mariachis Los Flores
— May 5 • 4 pm
June Lunch & Tour
Come see our gardens
– Call to choose a date
Vocalist Mario Rosales
“Fly Me To The Moon”
– July 20 • 4 pm
Hawaiian Luau Buffet
Kuúipo 'O Hula
Polynesian Dancers
– Aug. 11 • 12:15 pm
Call (323) 263-6195
today to reserve
your place!
Cultural Events at Hollenbeck Palms
Left: Holiday Concert by the Ebell Chorale. Center: Hollenbeck residents improvise, create and
perform comedy sketches in two programs led by comedians Susanna Spies and Suzanne Kent.
Right: "Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter" by Michael J. and Ann-Marita.
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SPRING 2011
We Welcome New Residents
JEANNE KENNEDY
From
her
early years in Rhode Island, Jeanne
became a New Yorker, moving to
Brooklyn at age eight and was soon
enjoying the subway system’s quick
jaunts into Manhattan. Shopping and
theater became her favorite activities
as she zipped around the Big Apple
for a nickel-a-ride.
Following the death of her husband, Joseph, Jeanne
moved to California in 1971 to be near her parents in the
San Fernando Valley. She earned an Associates of Arts
degree and worked for The Rand Corporation, continuing
after it segmented into the Systems Development Corporation. Living in Westlake Village, Jeanne was an avid
golfer and rider, owning her own equine and enjoying
weekends on horseback.
She later became employed as chief clerk in the East
Los Angeles office of L.A. County’s Department of Social
Services and eventually retired. Her friend, Camille
Williamson, introduced her to Hollenbeck Palms. Jeanne’s
wide-open areas of interest are stimulated by her new
environment. “There’s always someplace to go, something
to do,” she says enthusiastically. “They have a wonderful
gym here. I’m still getting used to everything and getting
settled. It changes from day to day!”
are two of
EPalms’
VA & RICHARD ROSALES Hollenbeck
newest arrivals but have quickly acclimated with
the support of Hollenbeck Palms’ staff, and their devoted
family including 10 grandchildren. The Rosales’ stay in
touch by Skype, e-mail and telephone. “It’s a wonderful
world we live in,” says Richard. “I can be a friend to
everyone here.” Within a
month of arriving, their
son Mario, a singer,
performed for the
Hollenbeck Palms’
members. He plans to
return Wednesday, July
20th to perform his
“Fly Me To The Moon”
show, with more hits from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.
Moving to Hollenbeck Palms has also been like going
home again for both Richard and Eva, where they have
met many new friends. When Eva and Richard met, she
was a machine operator in Lincoln Heights, and continued
in the job after their marriage to financially assist her
mother in Mexico.
Originally from the Lincoln Heights area, at age three
Richard, his two sisters and parents moved to Chihuahua,
Mexico. At age 10, he lost both of his parents and moved in
with his grandmother who lived nearby. As a teen, he
returned to the U.S., attending school to learn English all
over again and earning a GED in 1949. He went to work at a
metal polishing company while continuing in night school.
He later went to work for Prudential Life Insurance where
he retired 18 years ago. His professional interests continued after retirement when he served with a law firm,
interviewing people involved in court cases.
The Rosales’ moved to Hollenback Palms primarily
because of Richard’s health. They considered several other
retirement communities and decided “this was the best.” “As
far as I’m concerned, says Richard, “they’re my new family.”
VIOLA NAKAGAWA
With a lifelong appreciation of
esthetics, Viola enjoys the view of
towering evergreens and colorful
flowers from her apartment at
Hollenbeck Palms. A California
native from the Sacramento area,
Viola was relocated to the Amache
Internment Camp near Granada,
CO., “in the midst of sagebrushes
and dust.” The daughter of Japanese immigrants, she
attended the Art Institute of Chicago after WWII.
Viola returned to California, and after a stint in San
Francisco that included business college and working for
an import/export firm, she landed in Los Angeles allocating
automobiles to dealerships for the French car maker
Renault. From East Los Angeles, Viola and her beloved
husband Fred moved to Montebello Hills where for 40
years they lived surrounded by their beautiful rose bushes
and garden. Fred died a few years ago.
After an exciting career with renowned architecture
and engineering consulting firm HNTB (their work includes
important bridges, airports and sports stadiums) Viola
retired. Following an accident, she was a therapy patient in
Hensel Hall and now resides in the A Building. Says Viola,
“The residents are all very delightful, with pleasant smiles
which makes me feel very welcomed.” She particularly
appreciates exercise class under personal instructor
Ann Haschka, and the fun and friendly Bingo Game
with Loretta.
story is one of many
journeys: journeys of
geography, struggle and striving, and the recent journey to
a happy landing place at
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Hollenbeck Palms, of which
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PEARL MATSUSAKA’S
VOLUNTEERING Sharing Time and Talent with the Community Has Many Rewards
ROBERT BERGERON
Monterey Park Public
Library: Prize Book
Discussion Moderator:
Outlines and prepares
points for discussions;
facilitates the book discussions; maintains
records of the weekly meetings. Books
include both classics and best sellers.
■
“I enjoy sharing my interest in reading with
people who are like-minded.”
BETTS HALL
Huntington Botanical Gardens: Special
Docent (semi-retired), trained in all
disciplines: Library, Art Galleries, Gardens
(especially Desert), Herbs and Roses
(Japanese and Chinese). Currently assists
as a Camellia Helper.
■
“What do I like about this opportunity?
Everything! Being outdoors, sharing what I
know with visitors, the exercise in beautiful
surroundings,
and great
friends.”
KUSC Radio:
Volunteers for various
assignments, such as
mailing services and
assembling workbooks
for pledge
drives. ■ California Hospital
School of Nursing Alumni
Association: Maintains
contact with alumni;
researches archives from
1890 to
present to
write history.
■ Soroptimist
International of LA: Serves as officer and
committee member; facilitates support for
community agencies, such as “1736” and
the Downtown Women’s Center.
“I like contributing to society in a positive,
beneficial manner.”
Westside Symphonette, a
community orchestra: Musician:
Plays first violin (he is the only
professional musician in the
orchestra); weekly practices
at Westside Jewish Community Center;
concerts are performed free at venues
throughout LA. Hollenbeck residents
attended the November concert.
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SPRING 2011
NxStageUsers, a national home dialysis
support group: Director of Communications: Manages public relations and
marketing; supervises website development; member of board of directors.
■
USC Transplant Institute: Develops
patient education programs; facilitates
patient support groups; gives lectures to
medical students on living with kidney
disease.
■
“It’s the time in my life to give back, by
sharing my knowledge to help others
regain health and return to an active life.”
Walking Tours: May
assist with rewriting scripts for these
popular and instructive programs.
■
“Having been involved with museums and
cultural organizations in New York for
over forty years, this gives me the
opportunity to learn more about my new
home in LA and a chance to translate my
background and interests in a new area.”
Allon’s blog: http://the-reluctantangeleno.blogspot.com/
GEORGE SUTTON
Performing Arts Center of Los
Angeles County:
Visitor Services
Volunteer:
Helps with
product sales in
the lobby before,
during and after
performances of ballet dance companies;
collects questionnaires that have been
completed by the audience.
■
LIZ JOHNSON
LA Feral Cat Feeders: Helps feed
feral and abandoned cats; educates
pet owners on their care; reports
animal abuse ■ LA Feral Cat Trappers:
Participates in the Trap-Neuter-Return program. Feral cats are fixed free
at FixNation. ■ Rescues and helps find
homes for stray cats and dogs.
“You can judge a country’s
greatness and its moral progress
by the way its animals are
treated.” — Ghandi
“ I like getting free tickets to
dance performances, and free
parking as well.”
BETTY RUBLY
J. Paul Getty
Museum: School
and Visitor Services
Volunteer since
2004: Assists
Museum visitors and school groups
with the Museum goal that they have
the very best experience possible while
at the Museum complex.
■
“It is a great privilege to be part of a team
of over 500 volunteers whose sole purpose
is to see that all visitors to the J. Paul
Getty have a wonderful experience in one
of the world’s most beautiful venues."
JOE AND SADAKO GARDNER
■
Japanese American National Museum
(Little Tokyo): Joe is a docent, and
leads tour groups (mostly school
children) through historic
displays; Sadako, born and
educated in Japan,
instructs
visitors and
school
children in
Origami.
physician credentialing procedure, Dr. T.Y.
Amy Lee joined us, as well as the practice of
Thomas Kanegae, MD, Hollenbeck's Medical
Director. They are members of the medical
staff of Good Samaritan Hospital, repeatedly
acclaimed as one of the 50 best hospitals in the U.S.
What is notable about her studies is that Dr. Lee
also accomplished a Clinical Nutrition/Weight
Management Research Fellowship at UCLA. This
additional certification qualifies her to provide medical
evaluation of nutrition-related diseases and
complications, weight management, and alternatetherapy type approaches using nutrition as a basis.
SUMIKO NIWAYAMA
LA County Museum of
Art (LACMA), Museum
Service Council: Information Desk: Provides
visitors with information about exhibits
and the Museum.
■ Zenshuji Soto Mission: Women’s
Volunteer: Sends letters and memorial
notes to families in the congregation.
■ J. Paul Getty Museum: Docent emeritus
(20 years of past service).
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“I enjoy meeting people and
being able to help them. The
feedback I receive is very
gratifying.”
“We enjoy
meeting students and explaining what
is unique about the immigration of
Japanese-Americans. There is much
curiosity about life in the World War II
internment camps, which was a great
injustice, and its relevance today.”
Young Internist Brings Innovative Wellness Practices to Hollenbeck Palms
ollenbeck is pleased to introduce a new
H
physician to our medical team. Recently
approved through our JCAHO-required
Dr. Amy Lee
DAVID ROSENBLOOM
■
HAROLD SCHATZ
Los Angeles Conservancy — Last
Remaining Seats; Historic Theatre
Committee: Participates
in planning programs to
be presented in historic
downtown Broadway
movie palaces.
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■
“Music has been important to me
my entire life.”
WELLNESS
ALLON SCHOENER
BARBARA JURY
Dr. Lee’s work is not about dieting, but changing the
composition of our diet to complement our condition.
She takes measurements of body composition, metabolism
and muscle tone, which then allows her to customize a
long-term plan to treat existing conditions, enhance
overall health and avert future problems.
In this equation, muscle tone is as critical as nutrition.
“As we age, we must adjust not only the food we eat, but
incorporate resistance training.”
For Dr. Lee, nutrition is more than a credential.
“It’s my passion,” she says. “My work at Hollenbeck
will be the foundation of my practice.”
Having worked in a number of senior residential
settings, Dr. Lee is impressed by Hollenbeck. “It’s nicer,
more helpful, more family-oriented,” she says.
“Everyone on staff knows every resident — you simply
don’t see that in many facilities. It enhances the
quality of care.”
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Thank You Generous Donors
Thank You Generous Donors
GIFTS RECEIVED MARCH 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2011
In Memory of:
Melinda Smilgys
Lee Walls
JINNIE & BUD ABBOTT
MARINA LEE
Kathy Abbott-Mayer
Esther K.H. Luk
Theo Mayer
Alice Sun
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tam
NEVA & AUGUST BENAUT
Lilian Hill
MAXINE MARMOR
Muriel Rothenberg
RUTH CASILLAS
Delia & Frank Ortiz
ROSA MARIA MARQUEZ
Rita Neito
LEONARD COTUGNO
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Cotugno
VIRGINIA MILICH
Lorelei Gilliam
MARY HARASTY
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Harasty
KATHERINE MILLER
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Harasty
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Miller
WILLIAM A. HEIDEMAN
FRED NAKAGAWA
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Viola Nakagawa
Richards
YONEO NARUMI
FLORENCE HEINTZ
The Narumi Family
Peggy Wolter
FLORENCE OKIDA
GERALD HOPE
JULIA CARLBLOM
Robin & Jeff Hope
JULIETA ORTIZ
GENE KAWAMOTO
Delia & Frank Ortiz
Mrs. Tosh Hotta
FRANK PERRY
GEORGE KENNEDY
Jim Perry
Tatiana Tailor
MARGE RAUSCHENBERG
MICHIKO KURAI
Keiko & Marv Pulin
Judy Fujii
ELINOR M. RICHARDS
FRANCES KUYPER
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Linda Bills
Richards
Ellen Carlson
RICHARD RUBLY
Mr. & Mrs. Conrado Carvajal
Betty Rubly
Linda Deahn
PHILLIP SILVERSTEIN
Dorothy Gates
David Silverstein
Susan Graham
TSUNEKO SUGII
Mary Ann McGann
Fusako Kumamoto
New Hope Church
Mr. & Mrs. Yoshihiko Sugii
Margie Schultz
EDMUND TALBOT
Anne Alberts
HILDI GREENSON
Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Aebi
SALLY HASHIMOTO
Mr. & Mrs. Shig Kuwahara
D
OROTHY HOKOYAMA
HOLLENBECK PALMS
Mr. & Mrs. J.D. HOKOYAMA
Anonymous
HOLLENBECK PALMS STAFF
Dudish Family Trust
Carrie Hymanson
Fidelity Charitable Gift
ESTHER & MARVIN JACOBS
Fund
Chris Jacobs
Estate of Jeannette Girod
ALBERTA KASING
Holiday Motors
Hope Burgess
Carol A. Johnston
Raphael & Cheu Kwan
TOSHIO KAWAGUCHI
Helen Ma
Alan Kawaguchi
Pearl Matsusaka
LEE LONDON
Haruko & George Minakawa
Arlene Beck
Kaoru Ogawa
Shirley & Larry Kedes
Sachiko & Kazuo Sakomoto JUNE & TED MAYER
Masie & Taro Saisho
Kathy Abbott-Mayer
Claudia Schatz
Theo Mayer
Mr. & Mrs. Heinz Schlue
WILLIAM O’BRIEN
Eileen Talbott
Sandy Sutton
Susan Winter
MORI TAKAHASHI
ELSIE BERGER
Gayle Izuno
Bernie McAuley
EDWINA TALBOTT
SID BROWNELL
Anne Alberts
Janet Brownell
LEONA TOLIN
Susan Simon
Dot & Robert Hayden
PEG CROUCH
GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ
Linda & Ted Makranczy
Manny Rodriguez
DORIS DOSSER
BETTY RUBLY
Betty Rubly
Doris Dosser
ZOILA FIGUEROA
HAROLD SCHATZ
ANNA CROWE
Renee Joffe
PAT FLEKAL
Cludia Schatz
Mr. & Mrs. GIL RAMELLI
MISAO TAKASUGI
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Takasugi
RUTH UHLINGER
Shirley & John Charlton
BOB WILKIE
Tatiana Tailor
In Honor Of
Cat Fund
ur Sundeck is a welcome gathering place now that it has been
refurbished with the help of our generous donors. New outdoor
furniture with canvas umbrellas, potted plants and planter boxes provide a
comfortable ambience for receptions, Tai Chi classes, dances and barbecues.
Numerous residents enjoy this "outdoor room" for soaking up the sun,
reading, painting and socializing.
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SPRING 2011
Sotera Arriola
Diana Barnwell
Emi Bristow
Sydney Brownell
Mimi Cazort
Joyce Cooley
Wayne Cliffe
Travis Dixon
Ann Evans
Betty Fogt
Carol & John Funtsch
Vera Funtsch
Sadako & Joe Gardner
Marjorie Gillingham
Josephine Gonzales
Betts & Michael Hall
Barbara Hartman
Isaura Heckman
Dorothy Hokoyama
Paul Ito
Alberta Kassing
Clementine & Tom Klein
Pat Kubota
Akiko Kuratomi
James Kuratomi
Edna Lanier
Susan Mancuso
Sue Matsumoto
Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Ann Nelson
Ethel Powell
Elvira Saxe
Gloria Schwed
Ruth Shalit
Trudy Sivick
Forest Sloan
Earl Smith
Harold Sunoo
George Sutton
Edwina Talbott
Leona Tolin
John Vander Dussen
Harry Weiss
William West
Camille Williamson
Frances Yokoyama
Denise Zoolalian
Foundations
Macton Foundation
I.N. & Susanna Van Nuys
Foundation
Companies
AmbuServe Ambulance
Services
Ancillary Provider Services
Atlantic Cleaners
Bridgeport Benefits
CBS Studios
Chem Search
Diagnostic Laboratories,
Dave Baldwin
Dreambox
Fashions to You
G2 Supplies
General Security
Good Samaritan Hospital,
Tom Baumann
Guardian Comp
L.A. Care Providers
Jewelry Ladies
Lewis & Associates
Lewis Kravitz &
Associates, Inc.
Lilly Construction
Diana Manchester
Advertising & Design
Medline Services
Metro Lighting
Phil’s Transfer & Storage
Plumbmaster
Presberg Pensions, Inc.
ProCare Staffing Services
Psychosocial Consultants
Skilled Nursing Pharmacy
Smith Floors & Installations
Clifford Swan Investment
Counsel
Sodexo Food Services
TransAid Ambulance
GIFTS RECEIVED MARCH 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Unemployment
Solutions
Vicente, Lloyd
& Stutzman
June Weinstein & Associates, Mary Peifer
West Coast Laundry
& Warewashing
Individuals
Anonymous
Linda V. & David V.
Adams
Sidney Adair
Emmiline Arreola
Sotera Arriola
Diana Barnwell
Robert Bergeron
Nancy & James
Birdwell
Heather & Bob
Bohannon
Emi Bristow
Sidney Brownell
Christine Bryant
Mimi Cazort
Louise Chan
Berenice Chase
Wayne Cliffe
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The Collins Family
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Cotugno
Mildred Cotugno
Travis Dixon
Nancy Dow
Eunice Duroe
Ann Evans
Marian Fedak, MD
Zoila Figueroa
Pat Flekal
Betty Fogt
Carol & John Funtsch
Vera & Andrew Funtsch
Sadako & Joseph
Gardner
Estate of Florence
C. Garrity
Anne Gates
Marjorie & Dan
Gillingham
Debby & Richard Giss
Wayne Goldman
Camille Goldsmith
Josephine Gonzales
Edie Goodman
Dorothy Grant
Dorothy Gray
Hildi Greenson
Betts & Michael Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford
Hanan
Barbara Hartman
Grace Hartono
Sally Hashimoto
Bill & Peggy Heideman
Alfred Hernandez
Lionel Hernandez
Ann Herrington
Ann Higa
Tracy Hirrel
Louise Hoare
Dorothy Hokoyama
Audrey Hope
Robert Isokane
Paul Ito
Esther & Marvin
Jacobs
Elizabeth Johnson
Helen Jones
Yoshiko & Paul
Kamachi
Thomas Kanegae, MD
Iola Kapuza
Alberta Kassing
Jeanne Kikuchi
Martie King
Clementine &
Tom Klein
Pat Kubota
Mary Kumataka
Akiko Kuratomi
James Kuratomi
Erica Leon
Lee London
Betty Long
Teresa Lopez
Helen Ma
Susan Mancuso
Dolores Mass
Tomi Masunaka
Sue Matsumoto
June & Ted Mayer
Helen McCormick
George Minakawa
Kimiko Miyagishima
Margaret & Daniel
Mitchell
Mildred Morrison
Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Hideko Narumi
Ann Nelson
Masako Nishina
Sumiko Niwayama
Larry Norton
William O’Brien
Mary Oi
Jim Panger
Dorothy Perry
Ethel Powell
Eileen Raffoul
Elaine & John Rea
Helen & Marvin Revell
Nancy & George Riggs
Graciela Rodriguez
Manny Rodriguez
Eva & Richard Rosales
Linda & David
Rosenbloom
Gerald Rowland
Betty Rubly
Sachiko & Kazuo
Sakomoto
Rudolfo Sanchez
Elvira Saxe
Harold Schatz
Mary & Allon Schoener
Gloria Schwed
Ruth Shalit
Janet Shigakawa
Tomoko Shimaoka
Irving Shor
Opal Sinatra
Trudy Sivick
Earl Smith
Peter Stone
Marilyn Sogg
Toshiko Suguro
Harold Sunoo
George Sutton
Sandy Sutton
Ermal Swan
Philip V. Swan
Misao Takasugi
Edwina Talbott
Masuo Tanaka
Leona Tolin
Tony Vallota
John Vander Dussen
Janet & David D. Watts
Michael Weill, DPM
Helen & Harry Weiss
Michael White
Edgar Whitley
Bob Wilkie
Camille Williamson
Florence Yamada
Takiko Yamasaki
Ciriaco Yao
Denise & Edward
Zoolalian
We Welcome New Residents
she says, “Each day is a joyful day of meeting so
They later headed to San Francisco to pursue more
many nice people.”
opportunities. The rest of the family followed and
their father provided room and board while running a
Born in Fresno, CA., Pearl was the second
grocery store in East Los Angeles. Pearl attended Los
of six daughters to Japanese immigrant
Angeles Junior College and obtained a position with
parents. In 1934, when she was eight, they rethe Texaco Oil Company, where she worked for 27
turned to their hometown of Hiroshima. On
years while living in Rosemead.
Aug. 6, 1945, many friends and cousins who
were at work or school were severely injured,
Pearl has been impressed by the friendly and
but Pearl’s house and family were far enough
prompt services provided by the dedicated workers at
removed from the blast of the atom bomb to
Hollenbeck Palms. “It is so beautiful. Like stepping into
Pearl Matsusaka
escape without serious damage. She and two
the gates of heaven.” She enjoys crafts, such as
sisters moved to Hawaii in 1947 and worked as domestics.
Chinese brush painting and Origami.
Valentine Show with Jordan Preston
Veterans Day Luncheon
Observing Jewish Shabbat
One of our favorite performers spun his
magic in February with a concert
featuring songs of the heart.
Hollenbeck residents who have served in the
armed forces are honored and recognized by
name at this annual patriotic event.
Guest Rabbi Mekael Cabessa, an associate
of Rabbi Moshe Greenwald, presides over
our monthly Jewish Shabbat supper.