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FALL 2019 City of San Marino COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY SERVICES GUIDE RECREATION Looking for Daycare? Turn to page 20 & 21 for more details. NEWSLETTER LIBRARY For the latest City news and to read about Learn all about the Library’s fun and free programs including Preschool Recreation Revisioning see pages 3–5. STEM Storytime! Turn to pages 11-15 to learn more!
TABLE OF Contents CITY Departments CITY Council
3 COMMUNITY Newsletter ADMINISTRATION Steven Huang, D.D.S.
(626) 300-0700 Mayor
shuang@cityofsanmarino.org
9 Community Services 2200 Huntington Drive
ANNOUNCEMENTS Second Floor
San Marino, CA 91108 Gretchen Shepherd Romey
Vice Mayor
10 MAP & Locations POLICE gshepherdromey@cityofsanmarino.org
(626) 300-0720 Steve Talt
2200 Huntington Drive Council Member
11 CROWELL San Marino, CA 91108 stalt@cityofsanmarino.org
Public Library Programs
FIRE Ken Ude
16 ADULT & SENIOR
(626) 300-0735 Council Member
2200 Huntington Drive kude@cityofsanmarino.org
Recreation Classes
San Marino, CA 91108
Susan Jakubowski
18 SENIOR TRIPS
FINANCE Council Member
(626) 300-0700 sjakubowski@cityofsanmarino.org
2200 Huntington Drive
20 RECREATION DAYCARE Second Floor
Marcella Marlowe, Ph.D.
City Manager
Programs San Marino, CA 91108
mmarlowe@cityofsanmarino.org
PLANNING & BUILDING
22 YOUTH & TEEN (626) 300-0711
Recreation Classes
2200 Huntington Drive
First Floor
29 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL San Marino, CA 91108
Recreation Classes PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS
(626) 300-0793
32 RECREATION PRESCHOOL 2200 Huntington Drive
Programs San Marino, CA 91108
LIBRARY
34 Recreation Class (626) 300-0777
REGISTRATION INFO
1890 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
RECREATION
(626) 403-2200
1560 Pasqualito Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
2 City of San Marino Department Information Visit the city website at www.cityofsanmarino.orgAugust 2019 Volume No. 203
CITY OF SAN MARINO
Help protect City’s
CITY HIGHLIGHTS urban forest
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A message from City Manager Marcella Marlowe, Ph.D.
City’s recreation revisioning underway rees are a foundational
H
layer of the beautiful San
appy August, San Marino! met him already! Mr. Monsalve Marino community. The
Our recreation revisioning is an outstanding recreation and newly modified Tree Preservation
is happily underway. As facilities professional, having spent Ordinance, which became effective
I write this in late June, we are more than 30 years in the field. on February 8, 2019, focuses on
planning to have some preliminary His impressive career culminated the protection and reforestation of
community engagement activities with long-term tenure at the City the City to enhance this valuable
in mid-July, with more to come of Duarte, where he retired as the community asset. To ensure that the
in early fall. After the preliminary Parks and Recreation Director last City maintains this asset, the City
feedback from the community December. He is well-respected by would like to remind the commu-
in July, we will be conducting a that City and his colleagues in the nity of the key components of the
statistically valid survey along profession, and has a reputation Tree Preservation requirements.
with an open website link so that for commitment, professionalism In the new Tree Preservation
everyone may voice their thoughts and integrity. It has been a pleasure Ordinance, it is important to note
about what kind of recreation to work with him since his arrival the new definitions of established
programming the City should in mid-June and I believe you will trees, the notification requirements,
sponsor and what you think we enjoy your interactions with him as the requirements to obtain a permit,
should consider. well. guidelines for obtaining a licensed
I’m happy to introduce our In the meantime, please enjoy tree trimmer and the penalties for
Interim Community Services our programming and don’t violating the requirements.
Director, Mr. Cesar Monsalve, who hesitate to participate in all of For a copy of the complete
will be spending a few months our engagement opportunities ordinance, please visit the City
with us while we complete our as we reconsider what recreation of San Marino’s website at www.
rebranding and recruit for a new means, and should mean, to our cityofsanmarino.org.
permanent director. Perhaps you’ve community.
Sign up for Emergency
Visit the City’s website
Notification Alerts by visiting
the City’s website at www.cityofsanmarino.org
at www.cityofsanmarino.org for City news, information
and clicking on the telephone
and resources.
at the bottom of the page.
Spring
Fall 2018
2019 Community
Community Newsletter
Newsletter & Community
& Community Services
Services Guide
Guide Community Newsletter 3A message from Fire Chief Mario Rueda
Know how to turn off utilities in the event of an emergency
W
ith this past summer’s burning smell. wheel located on a riser pipe.
California ISO Flex Alerts Electrical safety should be Turn this wheel clockwise to
across the State, now is elementary to every homeowner. shut it off.
a good time to revisit important Even children should be made • You can also turn off the water
information about your utilities. aware of the potential dangers, to specific appliances such as
The California ISO manages and adults should know where a dishwashers, refrigerators and
the flow of electricity across home’s electrical panels are located. sink faucets. These are usually
the high-voltage, long-distance When you do suspect an electrical located on attached lines to the
power lines that make up 80 problem, here’s what to do to turn appliances and can be turned
percent of California’s and a off the electricity: off with a clockwise twist of
small part of Nevada’s electrical • Locate the main electric box, the valve or wheel.
grid. This nonprofit public normally in the garage or on the Natural Gas
benefit corporation also operates exterior of the home. Natural gas leaks can occur
a competitive wholesale energy • If your home has circuit even without the help of a natural
market and conducts transmission breakers, open the metal door or man-made disaster. When they
planning to identify grid expansion of the breaker box and turn the occur inside a home or other
needs. electrical switch to “Off.” building, they can cause deadly fires
Let’s quickly review where • If your house has fuses, there and explosions. If you suspect a gas
water, gas and electricity valves should be a pullout fuse marked leak, here’s what to do:
and switches are located, as well as “Main.” Remove all the small • If you smell or hear gas
when, how and if you should turn fuses, and then remove the escaping, suspect a leak or
them off. “Main” fuse. discover a broken gas line, shut
Electricity Water off the main valve and quickly
We often take electricity Water … we love to drink it, open all doors and windows.
for granted. During the latest swim in it and refresh our lawns • The main shutoff valve is
rainstorms that impacted our and clean our cars with it. But located on the gas line leading
area, several trees that fell also the minute it starts leaking, it’s into your gas meter, normally
brought down high voltage an entirely different story. Water located on the side yard or
electrical wires. One thing we leaks can cause extensive property backyard of your home, or
should never do is underestimate damage and create electrical possibly in an outside closet.
the potential for danger in certain hazards as well. When a major This value, about 6 to 8 inches
situations. Electrocution and fire disaster strikes, leaks can turn above the ground, runs parallel
are very real hazards that can occur into something much bigger with the meter pipe.
when electrical wires or outlets and costlier. After events such • With a sturdy wrench, give
malfunction or when they are as major earthquakes, it’s smart the valve a ¼ turn in either
damaged or misused. to temporarily shut off your direction until the valve is
Shut off your electricity under water supply to protect it from crosswise to the pipe.
the following circumstances: contaminants and from bursting • Do not attempt to turn the gas
• You smell burning insulation. through cracked pipes. Whenever back on. Instead, contact the
• There is a fire or major water you have to turn off your water, Gas Company.
leak. follow these simple steps: • Never use candles or matches if
• You suspect a gas leak. • Find your water shutoff valve, you suspect a leak, and do not
• Arcing or burning occurs in usually located in your garage or turn on electrical switches or
electrical items. outside next to the side or rear appliances as this can cause an
• Switches or plugs become of your house where the water explosion or fire.
blackened or hot. line enters the home.
• Power loss, accompanied by a • The water shutoff is usually a (Continued on page 5)
4 Community Newsletter Visit the city website at www.cityofsanmarino.orgA message from Police Chief John Incontro
Be a part of our team to help keep the City safe
LIBRARY NEWS
A
s I often do, I was driving something suspicious, which
Delicious Destinations 2019
around the City looking has resulted in an arrest or
Explore the flavors of
at all the residences and prevented a crime.
the third largest state in the
some businesses. Not admiring • Get a monitored alarm system
nation as we celebrate the
the beauty and serenity, but being with cameras and use it.
cuisines of California. Join
a cop who leads a department full • Lock your cars, hide your
the hungry elite on Saturday,
of outstanding men and women valuables and keep them from
November 16 at 6 p.m. at the
sworn to keep the City safe. I look being stolen.
Crowell Public Library for an
for secured garages and homes with • Join your local Neighborhood
exciting night of food, music
cameras and alarms, along with Watch Program. Contact us at
and auction opportunities to
the occasional sound of a barking neighborhoodwatch@smpd.us.
support the library. Tickets
dog coming from the rear yard of • Close your garage door.
are $125 at the library or
a home. I also hope to see motion • Consider the purchase of a
online at www.deliciousdesti-
sensor lights coming on at night, doorbell camera system.
nations.org.
alarm company signs and neighbors • Use motion sensor outdoor
talking to each other as they go lighting.
about their daily routine. These • If you are going to be away,
are a few of the sights that I look contact us for House Watch at
for along with an occasional traffic (626) 300-0720. Know how to turn off
violator or more serious offender. • Shortly before you go to bed, utilities in emergency
Our efforts are manifold: we secure your home, turn on
patrol, we hold Neighborhood the outside lights and set your (Continued from page 4)
Watch meetings, we solicit ideas alarm. Tools of the Trade
and we catch the suspects who Follow these easy steps to help Whenever you need to turn off
commit crimes in San Marino. us be the safest city. a utility, it often requires more than
Sometimes we are successful on our On Tuesday August 6 at 6 p.m. just your hands, and also a bit of
own and sometimes we need your at the back parking lot of City patience. Here are some items to
help. Teamwork is what gets things Hall, please join us for the Third consider storing in your emergency
done in business, sports and crime Annual National Night Out. Those kit:
prevention. Your help is essential attending will learn more about • Large crescent wrench
for the prevention and deterrence the Police Department and what • Pliers
of crime. Here are a few reminders we do with the Fire Department • Cloth rag
of simple steps that can be taken to to keep you safe. Meet other • Gloves
be a part of the team. residents and obtain information The above information is a
• If you see something, say from various groups working refresher for every homeowner, in
something. We have had with the department to make our the event you encounter a problem
numerous residents, who are community safe. We will have food, with your utilities. However, that
out for a walk, call us about drinks and a movie for the kids. being said, if any resident ever has
a problem with their gas, water
or electricity do not hesitate to
dial 911. The San Marino Fire
Find and follow us on
If you have suggestions Department firefighters are well
for the newsletter, FACEBOOK trained in utility emergencies, and
contact the San Marino are here to respond to eliminate
Recreation Department hazards or assist residents when
TWITTER they have a problem that is beyond
at (626) 403-2200.
their control.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Community Newsletter 5FACILITY
FACILITYRentals
Rentals
THE SAN Located next to
MARINO
the Crowell Public
Library, the San
Marino Center is
available to the
community to rent for
weddings, birthdays,
CENTER
anniversaries
and other special
events. The Center
can accommodate
gatherings of up
to 300 people.
The facility offers
a large banquet
room, which can
be divided into two
separate rooms, and
New day has a large stage
area. Also available
trips every for use is a small
but quaint meeting
month! room, known as the
Fireside Room, which
features a working
fireplace and can
accommodate up to
50 people. Adjacent
to both the Fireside
Room and the
Banquet Room is a
kitchen which offers
users a convenient
place to prep and
serve refreshments or
SENIOR MAILING
meals. LIST
Call Recreation at (626) 403-2200 to sign
programs geared towards the older adul
6 Community Services Facility Rentals To request more info, email vmarshall@cityofsanmarino.org.FACILITY Rentals
The City of San Marino Community Services Department
has rental facilities available for business meetings and special occasions.
THE ROOMS THE THE THE
AT THE CENTENNIAL CROWELL THURNHER
RECREATION FIELD PUBLIC HOUSE
DEPARTMENT Located on the LIBRARY The historic Thurnher
Formerly known as Huntington Drive side The BARTH House is located at
Stoneman School, of the Recreation COMMUNITY ROOM the front entrance of
the home of the City’s Department, the includes audio beautiful Lacy Park.
Recreation Department Centennial Field is visual equipment The structure features
is located on the a great venue for a for computer and a beautiful tiled roof,
northwest corner of variety of activities DVD presentations; graceful arches and
Huntington Drive and such as organized a podium and quaint patio areas.
Granada Avenue tot sports activities or microphone and a Built in 1929, the house
at 1560 Pasqualito for tot sport themed small kitchenette for currently serves as
Drive. The Recreation birthday parties. It is refreshment service. a great community
Department offers also ideal for small The room seats 80 meeting location.
many different gatherings such as auditorium style and The Thurnher House
classroom style rooms family picnics or tables are available. can accommodate
used for presentations, reunions. Adjacent This room is located gatherings of up
business trainings, to the field is a picnic on the first floor at the to 20 people. The
or smaller intimate shelter which includes entrance to the library. facility offers a large
n up to recieve information regarding community events andThe dimensions are
parties. This location 4 picnic tables with conference room
also offers the rental benches. The field 38’x 35’. featuring a working
lt. of the Centennial dimensions are 60 fireplace and is
The THORNTON
Field and recreation yards long and 30 furnished with a
CONFERENCE ROOM
blacktop for sport yards wide. conference table that
is located on the
related themed can seat up to 16
second floor near the
parties. people. An adjacent
Administrative Offices.
kitchen offers users
The room seats 10
a convenient place
around a conference
VICTORIA MARSHALL table with 10 side
to heat and serve
refreshments. Meeting
Facilities Coordinator chairs. Only minimal
rooms are available at
refreshments are
(626) 403-2211 no charge to all San
allowed in this room.
vmarshall@cityofsanmarino.org Marino community
groups.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide 7Community Services Guide
Interim Community RECREATION Commission Registration
Raymond Woo, Chair for Recreation Fall 2019
Services Director Hal Suetsugu, Vice Chair Activities & Classes
Cesar Monsalve (626) 300-0773 Melissa Boozell
Chun-Yen Chen
Louise Cook
Resident In-Person
RECREATION Stephanie Perry Saturday, August 17
(626) 403-2200 Timothy Yoo 8–10 am at the Rec Dept
Hours: LIBRARY Board of Trustees
Monday-Thursday, 8 am-5 pm Linda Mollno, Chair Online Resident Registration
Closed Fridays Liz Hollingsworth, Vice Chair
Lois Derry
begins at 8 am
Mailing Address: Mary Hsu Monday, August 19
2200 Huntington Drive Eldon Swanson
San Marino, CA 91108 Genevieve Chien, Aleternate
Steve Domier, Alternate Non-Resident In-Person and
Location Address:
1560 Pasqualito Drive LIBRARY Foundation Online Registration
San Marino, CA 91108 Hal Suetsugu, President begins at 8 am
Calvin Lo, Vice President
Website: Mary Wong, Secretary
Tuesday, August 20
www.cityofsanmarino.org Chris Datwyler, Treasurer
Email: Julie Barbour New Recreation Classes
recreation@cityofsanmarino.org Yvonne Cheng Look for this symbol to find
Christine Chin NEW new classes throughout the guide!
Nam Jack Smart Phone Learning:
Debra Sadun For ages 55+ on page 16
Lora Smith Zumba Gold:
CROWELL Public Library Mary Ulin For adults on page 17
(626) 300-0777 Su Viswanathan Chinese Immersion:
Gloria Wong For ages 6-8 on page 22
Hours:
Elise Wu Coach Andy’s Basketball Blitz:
Mon-Thur, 10 am-9 pm; For grades 1-5 on page 28
Fri-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm FRIENDS of the Library Parent & Me Chinese Immersion:
Shelley Ryan, Co-President and For ages 3–5 on page 29
Address: Co-Secretary Weird & Wacky Science:
1890 Huntington Drive Maryann Seduski, Co-President and For ages 3–5 on page 29
San Marino, CA 91108 Co-Secretary Art Adventures!
Website: Gwynne Seares, Treasurer For ages 3–5 on page 29
www.crowellpubliclibrary.org Stella Wagner, Assistant Treasurer
Kathy Miller, Book Shoppe Manager When is the Next Guide Delivery?
Email: Muffy Hunt, Newsletter
crowellpl@cityofsanmarino.org Mike Lowry The WINTER 2020 Guide
will be online at www.cityofsanmarino.org by
City Librarian: December 20 and delivered to residents by
Irene McDermott (626) 300-0775 December 28. Winter Registration will begin on
January 4 for residents and January 7 for non-
residents.
8 Community Services Department Information Visit the city website at www.cityofsanmarino.orgANNOUNCEMENTS
Rec Free Day
Join us after school for an afternoon of recreation activities!
Try out a variety of recreation classes provided by the
Recreation Department for FREE!
Meet at your school’s lunch court and ride the bus to the Recreation Department.
The day will be filled with fun classes, free food, friends, and music!
Wednesday, August 21
After School until 6 pm
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Pre-Register between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 15 to take part in the fun!
Transportation is available on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up ASAP!
Visit the Recreation Office to register. For more info. call (626) 403-2200.
Christmas Around the Drive
Presented by the San Marino Chamber of Commerce
…Capture the Spirit of the Holiday Season in the heart of San Marino…
Friday, December 6, 2019
from 5:00pm to 8:30 pm
Bring your family and join us in lighting the community Christmas Tree.
The tree lighting ceremony will be done in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce’s
annual “Christmas Around the Drive” event. Join Santa Claus at 6 pm, as he arrives at the
Fire Station on Old Engine #1. Board the Trolley for a trip “Around the Drive” and enjoy
a variety of refreshments, Strolling Carolers, a Puppeteer, Balloon Artists, Face Painting,
Crafts for the Kids and much, much more.
For more info, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (626) 286-1022.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Announcements 9MAP & Locations
The map below presents locations for activities, classes and events conducted by the City of San Marino. Please
note that some classes are held at locations outside of the City, but within a relatively short distance. For more
information or directions to any facility, contact the Recreation Department at (626) 403-2200.
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10 CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3100 Huntington Drive
(626) 299-7080
1 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 11 SAN MARINO TENNIS CENTER
5 SAN MARINO CENTER
1560 Pasqualito Drive 1800 Huntington Drive 1196 St. Albans Road (Lacy Park)
(626) 403-2200 (626) 403-2200 (626) 793-1622
6 THE OLD MILL TMAX STUDIO
2 CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY 1120 Old Mill Road 12
2020 Huntington Drive, #A
1890 Huntington Drive (626) 449-5458 (626) 457-8629
(626) 300-0777
7 SAN MARINO HIGH SCHOOL
2701 Huntington Drive UNISTAR
3 CITY HALL (626) 299-7020
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2111 Huntington Drive
2200 Huntington Drive (626) 578-1919
(626) 300-0700 HUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
8
1700 Huntington Drive OFF THE MAP
LACY PARK/ THURNHER HOUSE (626) 299-7060
4 PASADENA ICE SKATING CENTER
1485 Virginia Road (Lacy Park) VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1475 Virginia Road (Thurnher House) 9 300 E. Green St.
1650 Huntington Drive Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 300-0700 (626) 299-7090 (626) 578-0801
10 San Marino Map & Locations Visit the city website at www.cityofsanmarino.orgCROWELL Public Library Programs
Library Programs and Special Events FOR CHILDREN
The library offers many opportunities for our youngest patrons to enjoy visiting the library weekly. These programs and special events are sponsored by the Friends of
the Crowell Public Library; thank you, Friends!
Baby and Me Lapsit Bilingual Chinese & English Cowboy Ken(ages 3 and up)
Storytime (4–18 mos.) Storytime Saturday, September 28, at 2:00 pm
Thursdays, 11:00 am: Select Saturdays at 11:00 am Families are invited to join us as we welcome
Session 1: August 29-October 10 September: 7, 14, 21 / October: 5, 12, 26 back a crowd favorite, Ken Frawley, for a
Session 2: October 31-December 12 November: 2, 23 / December: 7, 14 special show that brings to life the iconic image
Crowell Public Library is pleased to announce Crowell Public Library is proud to present of the American Cowboy, featuring cowboy
the arrival of baby storytime! Designed for a volunteer-strong interactive storytime for songs, cowboy stories, trick roping, and
children ages 4 months through 18 months, speakers of Mandarin Chinese, English, or puppetry. Registration is not required. Children
this storytime features activities that will both. Stories, songs, and fingerplays will be will learn about this most recognizable and
promote early literacy through songs, bounces, conducted in both languages. All ages are colorful character who rode onto the pages of
fingerplays, and books. Once children turn welcome, but program is designed for ages American history in 1865. Experience the great
18 months they should be attending Toddler 3-5. Please join us! Registration is not required. cattle drives first-hand! Laugh at Old West
Storytime only. One child per guardian. stories and tall tales (“Windy’s”)! Find out how
Registration is not required. they lived their life out on the western frontier
Barks & Books (Kinder & up) and how this era and part of the western
*New Day!* movement ended by 1890 after only about 25
Toddler Storytime September 3, October 1, November 5, years! Registration is not required.
(18 mos.–2 years) December 3 at 3:15 pm
Mondays at 10:05 am and 11:00 am Elementary school children are invited to the
(duplicate storytime, please choose one to Crowell Public Library to practice their reading Star Wars Reads Day
attend) skills by reading to a gentle dog. This special (Kinder and up)
Session 1: August 26-October 7 program is made possible by volunteers of the Saturday, October 19, 2:00 pm
Session 2: October 28-December 9 Pasadena Humane Society. Registration is not Priority Registration: 10/5-10/7 with ID
Toddler storytime is a great way to introduce required. Non-Res Registration: 10/8-10/18
your little one to a group experience! Activities Do you have what it takes to be a Jedi? This
include stories, singing songs, and finger Preschool Storytime (ages month Crowell Public Library is celebrating
plays. Registration is not required. 3–5) Star Wars Reads Day and you are invited
Wednesdays, 10:30 am to join us! Costumes are encouraged, and
remember: Do. Or do not. There is no try.
Preschool STEM Session 1: August 28-October 9
Storytime (ages 3–5) Session 2: October 30-December 11
Calling all preschoolers! Come to the library for
October 17 & December 19 at 10:30 am
stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft
Mad Science with Abraca
Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for
a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and activity. Storytime is an excellent way to teach Wacko (ages 3 & up)
math) storytime program! The stories and fun young children the skills--such as listening Saturday, November 23, 2:00 pm
activities we’ll be sharing are designed to help quietly and following instructions--they will need Is it magic or is it science? Join us for an
inspire creativity, collaboration, communication, in kindergarten. Registration is not required but exciting show where Abraca Wacko mixes
and encourage critical thinking in preschoolers. craft activities are reserved for children ages 3 science and magic! Real experiments of the
Registration is not required but please note the and up. mind with magic will have you both confused
program is limited to ages 3-5. and entertained! Registration is not required.
LEGO Club (ages 3 & up)
Noon Year’s Eve
2nd Thursdays, 3:30 pm
Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 (ages 3 & up)
Library Card Sign-Up Month Come join us after school for this once a month Saturday, December 28, 11:30 am
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! program where we will use our imaginations to Happy New Year! It’s party time for kids ages 3
Kids who show their library card to a librarian build with Legos! All materials will be provided; and up as we countdown to noon and celebrate
at the Children’s Reference Desk will get a the only thing you have to bring is your 2020. Come ready to dance, play games, and
special prize! What are you waiting creativity! Registration is not required. ring in the new year without having to stay up
for? Show us your card! past your bedtime! Registration is not required.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Library Division Programs 11CROWELL Public Library Programs
Library Programs FOR TEENS
These events are sponsored by the Friends of the
Crowell Public Library. Teen programs are free
SAT Prep (7–12 grades) YA Cookie Decorating
and open to students in 7th-12th grade, unless Saturday, September 7, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Wednesday, November 13, at 3:30 pm
otherwise specified. **Register early (required). Space will fill. Have fun at the library and try your hand at
8/12 – 8/19: Priority registration for San cookie decorating. We will have different
Marino Residents with ID. types of toppings and icing for you to try out.
8/20-9/5: Non-resident registration Let your creativity loose and then enjoy eating
Have your high school student register to take your creation. This program is for grades 6-12.
Teen Advisory Board a practice SAT Test this fall at Crowell Public Registration is not required.
Calling all young adults in grades 7-12! Would Library. This proctoring service is offered by
you like a say in what YA programs the library Revolution Prep. Registration is required.
plans for you and your friends? Or help us
choose books for the library? You can even
earn volunteer credit! Make your opinion
matter! Applications can be found on the YA Be Smart, Don’t Start YA Movie
Crowell Library website and the YA section Wednesday, September 18, at 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 4, at 3:30 pm
of the library. Meetings will have food and an This fun and very special program will teach Enjoy a movie before the end of the year in
opportunity for you to make your voice heard! you the dangers of e-cigarettes. Watch demos, the library! We will have some special themed
Applications due August 31, 2019. The first mini lessons, and play Kahoot! to win prizes food items available in order to enhance your
meeting will be posted in the YA section of the with all of your friends. All are welcomed to movie watching experience. So come relax
library, Facebook, and Instagram. join! Donuts will be provided. This program and enjoy watching a movie with your friends
is brought to you by the International Youth at the library.
Tobacco Control.
YA Star Wars/Holiday
YA Fusion Bead Fun! YA Terrifying Slime Ornament
Wednesday, September 4, at 3:30 pm Wednesday, December 11, at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, October 30, at 3:30 pm
Design your very own pixelated creation This year why not make your own holiday
This Halloween season why not come by the
using fusion beads! We will have designs ornament to put on your tree! We will be stuffing
library and create your own terrifying slime.
ready or create your own image. Have fun and sewing holiday ornaments of our favorite
We’ll have spine-chilling add-ins to complete
making or recreating your video game, wizard Star Wars characters. At the end of this craft
your ghoulish creations. This program is for
or superhero. Have fun, hang out with your you’ll be able to hang your ornament proudly
grades 6-12. Registration is not required.
friends while being creative! Snacks will be or give it as a gift. Snacks will be provided.
provided. Registration is not required. Registration is not required.
ACT Prep (7–12 grades) YA Coffee & Crammin’
e-magazine app Saturday, November 2, 10:30 am-2:30 pm (9–12 grades)
**Register early (required). Space will fill. December 16 & 17 3:15 pm-8:45 pm - Barth
It’s time to try Flipster, the e-magazine app. 10/7 –10/14: Priority registration for San December 18, 1:00 pm-8:45 pm - Barth
Visit the library web page, click the EBooks Marino Residents with ID. December 19, 1:00 pm-8:45 pm - Thornton
tab at the top, then choose Flipster. 10/15 – 10/31: Non-resident registration Finals are coming up and you need a place to
Download entire issues of 15 different Have your high school student register to take study. High school students are invited to study
magazines. Choose titles such as Time or a practice ACT Test this fall at Crowell Public at the library in groups or on your own. Snacks
Sunset, or children’s magazines such as Library. This proctoring service is offered by will be provided. Registration is not required.
Highlights or Discovery Girls. Load them Revolution Prep. Registration is required.
onto your tablet or phone and take them
with you.
12 Library Division Programs For more information please call the Library at (626) 300-0777.CROWELL Public Library Programs
Special Event FOR ADULTS
In Concert: Paul Stein, Violinist Alzheimer’s Association
Dakim Brain Fitness for Sunday, September 22: 2:00 pm Programs
Seniors Enjoy an hour of classical music with Healthy Living for your Brain and Body,
Paul Stein, violinist with the Los Angeles Saturday, October 12: 10:00 am
Dakim is an ideal way for people in their 50’s
Philharmonic for 35 years. Stein has been a 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Saturday,
and up to keep their brain sharp. Think of it
featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and October 26: 10:00 am
as a fun and engaging personal trainer for
has worked with Zubin Mehta, Andre Previn The Alzheimer’s Association is America’s
the brain. This clinically tested computer-
and Esa-Pekka Salonen as well as Gustavo leading non-governmental provider of support
based program has a touch screen that
Dudamel. This sublime event is sponsored by and education for Alzheimer’s patients,
anyone can use. It features more than
the Friends of the Library. This will be Paul’s families and healthcare professionals.
300 hours of vivid graphics, music, humor,
seventh performance in the Barth Community
movie clips, stories, and trivia, people can
Room! The Best Time of My Life!
sign up for 30 minute sessions or drop
in without an appointment. Whether you Living the Life We Are
are sharp as a tack or you are currently Sparking Joy with Dr. Jessica Meant to Live with Ron
experiencing some cognitive decline, the Louie Serven
system adjusts to one of 5 levels, based Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 19: 10:00 am
on your performance. First-timers should Dr. Jessica Louie will present a simple
This interactive workshop will help to open
sign up for an orientation to see what it framework to help attendees decrease
up space in your life to being more mindful/
is about! Call 626-300-0777 to make an feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and
present in your life. All participants will learn
appointment. burned out in their lives. Learn how to apply
how to become more self-aware, how to be
the KonMari Method, popularized by the Netflix
more aware of how we connect to others, and
series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”. Dr.
Downton Abbey Tea Party how to integrate mindfulness into our lives.
Louie will provide handouts for attendees to fill
Saturday, September 14: 2:00 pm Finally, you will learn the basics and benefits
out during the presentation so they can leave
**Space is limited, so please register early.** of meditation as well as how we might learn to
with a plan to move forward.
Registration is required to attend this program. experience “Time” differently so we flow more
San Marino resident priority registration (WITH Tech Class: Facebook for freely in our lives.
ID):8/24–8/26. Non-resident registration: 8/27 Seniors-Beyond the Basics
until program is full. Saturday, October 5, 11:00 am
Come celebrate the premier of the Downton
Abbey film in style with an elegant tea party!
Facebook is a website that allows you to Save the Date!
stay in touch with family, reconnect with old
Guests will sip on delicious English tea and friends, and be connected with your local
nosh on treats in the Barth Community room community. You have signed up. What’s next?
while testing their knowledge of the series In this program, we will teach you how to
by playing Downton Abbey trivia. While we find family and friends, share information to
welcome tea party guests in the 9th grade and others, and post photos. If you would like a
up, this is an Adult Program. No children below hands-on tutorial, please bring a device that
the 9th grade will be allowed to attend. you are most comfortable with (e.g. laptop,
Tech Class: Facebook for
tablet, smartphone). Space is limited so
register today by calling or stopping by the 2019
Seniors-Getting Started library. Enjoy an evening of food and
Saturday, September 21: 11:00 pm entertainment with your friends
Facebook is a website that allows you to stay What In The World Can I Do and neighbors at this fundraising
in touch with family, reconnect with old friends, About Climate Change? event to support the library.
and be connected with your local community. Thursday, October 10: 7:00 pm
In this program, we will introduce what As policymakers debate how to address our Saturday
Facebook is, steps to sign up, and security changing climate, individuals often ask “What November 16, 2019
and privacy settings. If you would like a hands- can I personally do?” This non-technical @ 6pm
on tutorial, please bring a device that you are presentation by Jordan Sollitto will show Crowell Public Library
most comfortable with (e.g. laptop, tablet, you how to assess and determine your own
smartphone). Space is limited so register individual carbon output and thereby better Tickets and information:
today by calling or stopping by the library. understand your individual role in the climate DeliciousDestinations.org
challenge.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Library Division Programs 13CROWELL Public Library Programs
Special Event FOR ADULTS continued
Braille Institute: Coping Skills Tech Class: OverDrive Made
for Sight Loss Easy
Friday, November 8: 10:00 am Saturday, November 30 & December
The Braille Institute will offer the latest 14: 11:00 am (NOTE: These classes are
Crowell Public Library offers full
information on adapting to visual changes duplicates.)
access to The New York Times online
and which assistive devices might be Did you know that you can read and listen to
thanks to funding from the State of
appropriate for individuals. Practical day-to- books online, whenever and wherever? No trip
California. Visit the library web page
day applications will be presented such as to the library is necessary! OverDrive is a free
(crowellpubliclibrary.org) and click
organizing and identifying money and marking online service that allows you to borrow and
“Research” at the top. Then choose “A
and labeling household items. Attendees will read eBooks and audiobooks. All you need is a
to Z Databases”. On the next screen,
learn about resources for getting around town Crowell Public Library card. In this program, we
click “New York Times”. Patrons outside
and assistance with orientation and mobility. will discuss what is OverDrive, how to access
the library will be asked to enter their
it, steps to sign up, ways to browse for books,
library card and pin number. Read
and how to download and read books. If you
today’s edition or search for articles Grammy-nominated would like a hands-on tutorial, please bring a
dating back to 1996. Argentinian Guitarist Fabio device that you are most comfortable with (e.g.
Zini laptop, tablet, smartphone). Also, please bring
Sunday, October 20: 2:00 pm your library card. Space is limited so register
Enjoy an afternoon of Latin guitar including today by calling or stopping by the library.
Flamenco and Tango played by Grammy-
nominated Fabio Zini. Zini has released
several critically acclaimed albums including
his most recent work “My Love Is Tango”.
Series FOR ADULTS
Joyful Living/Happy Life Huntington Hospital Jazz & Swing with Dr. Thom
「樂活人生」 Community Outreach Mason
Sunday, August 17, November 10, 2:00 pm Wednesdays, October 16, November 20 Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm, October 1 -
A Speaker Series Presented in Mandarin and December 18, all at 10:00 am November 5
The workshops give tools to face challenges Get your blood pressure and glucose checked Dr. Thom Mason, USC Professor Emeritus
in the workplace, social and family life, once a month for free at Crowell Public of Jazz Studies at the Thornton School of
particularly parenting. We will learn about the Library. Please fast two hours prior to your Music, returns with a new six-session course
customs and traditions in a new land, removing glucose test! sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
cultural obstacles to prosperity. Presented by Mason riffs off of the wildly popular classes
the United Charity Foundation. that he taught over the last three years.
Weekly topics for the Fall series will be:
Chinese Club Programs Toastmasters “Talk of the Adventures from the Land of Swing, African
Town” Roots of Jazz & Swing, New Orleans and
Second Wednesday of the Month:
Tuesdays, September 5, 19; October 3, 17; Louis Armstrong, the Glenn Miller Story, Tony
September 11, October 9, November 13,
November 7, 21; December 5, 19 all at Bennett and From the 1990s to Today. No
and December 11, all at 10:30 am
6:30 pm reservations are required.
Crowell Library is very happy to continue its
partnership with the Chinese Club of San Do you feel shy about speaking in front of
Marino on a monthly basis this summer. The groups? Come to the “Talk of the Town” “Coffee, Tea & Chat
second Wednesdays of the month in the Toastmasters meetings where participants 咖啡, 茶及會話
Barth Community will be fun and informative deliver short speeches and leaders offer Fridays, September 27, October 25 and
for all patrons. The Club will present seminars coaching. Meetings are held every first November 29, 9:30 am
in English with various topics related to and third Thursday of the month. Although Something familiar and something new;
Chinese arts, culture and literature including Toastmasters charges a nominal fee to join discover the awesomeness of our city and
the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese medicine, their organization, visitors are welcome to the connect with your neighbors. Program will be
herbs and paper cutting. library meetings at no charge. conducted in Mandarin.
14 Library Division Programs For more information please call the Library at (626) 300-0777.CROWELL Public Library Programs
Series FOR ADULTS cont.
Brain Aerobics & Lip Movie Classics Crain Art Gallery
3rd Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm The Crain Art Gallery, established in 2009
Reading Join us for complimentary popcorn and free in honor of City Librarian Carolyn Crain,
Mondays: 12:30 - 2:30 pm or screenings of some of the best films ever presents ongoing exhibits of original artwork
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:30 am made: by local area artists. The Gallery is currently
Aimed at seniors, this popular weekly class, Sep 19: Catch Me If You Can, 2002 accepting artist’s proposals for future exhibits.
which is led by Francine Katz, (MA, SLP& Leonardo DiCaprio plays a charming 1960s Exhibit Proposal forms as well as the Gallery’s
CCC). Brain Aerobics starts September 9/10, con man who poses as a pilot, a doctor and a Guidelines and Policies can be viewed and
and runs through December 30, 2019. There lawyer while eluding a dogged FBI agent who printed out from the Crowell Library homepage,
will be no class on Tuesday November 11. or requested from Lynda Lyons at extension
is determined to put him behind bars.
Francine concentrates on lip reading and 537, or at llyons@cityofsanmarino.org.
Oct 17: Bram Stoker’s Dracula,1992
memory, and she provides a fun way to fight
Gary Oldman, Wynona Ryder and Keanu A Flowers Tale of a Thousand Years
the common problems of diminished hearing
Reeves star in Francis Ford Coppola’s remake August 2 - September 14
and memory as people age. No registration is
of the classic vampire legend. A photographic exhibit presented by The
necessary, but plan to attend regularly.
Nov 21: Wonder Women,2017 Chinese Floral Arts Foundation—USA Charter
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was President: Rosa Zee, Curator: Vivian Chan
Diana, princess of the Amazons. Will she Traditional Chinese flower arrangement gained
discover her full powers, embrace her true prominence early on, during the 5th century,
destiny, and save the world? when Buddhism spread into China, bringing
East Meets West Parent its custom of offering flowers at temple altars.
As an art form, it was further refined around
Education Club the 10th century during the Song Dynasty.
Saturday, September 21 and Sunday,
November 17: 2:00 pm LA Opera Talks This exhibit will feature color photographs of
Community educators present fascinating arrangements characteristic of the various
This multicultural parent club presents styles of the traditional art, along with historic
professionals who will share their knowledge facts and musical excerpts from the operas
that are playing downtown at the Music Center. and explanatory information.
and pass on skills to the local parents on how Oil Paintings by Robert Ghatan M.D
to raise their children in an international and La Boheme
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2:00 pm September 21—November 1
competitive world. Topics include positive Robert Ghatan is a retired physician and long-
discipline, teenage issues, special education, Follow the triumphs and toils of a band of
struggling young artists as they search for time San Marino resident. He will be exhibiting
and internet safety. Although the program will landscape paintings of a variety of locations
be presented in English, Mandarin speakers love, life and laughter against impossible odds.
The Light in the Piazza around the world, mostly visited in the last five
will be on hand to translate. years. All of his work is oil on canvas, done in
Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2:00 pm
As American Margaret Johnson and her the studio.
daughter Clara take in the wonder of Florence A Juried Exhibition of Original Watercolor and
in 1953, a fateful gust of wind whisks Clara’s Oil Paintings
hat into the hand of a local dreamer...and November 9 - December 31
it’s love at first sight. But soon they must all Reception, December 7, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
confront a secret kept in the shadows for far The community is welcome to attend the
opening reception.
San Marino Historical too long.
The Magic Flute
Society: The Kathy Fiscus Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:00 pm
Tragedy A dazzling celebration of love conquering Hearing Assists
Monday, October 28, 7:00 pm all, The Magic Flute transports you into an Crowell Library offers two different hearing
USC historian Bill Deverell recounts the tale enchanted world where good battles the assist systems in its Barth Community
of the three-year-old who fell down a well in forces of darkness. Room. The first is a telecoil or T-Coil which
San Marino and caught the attention of the can be activated on enabled hearing aids.
nation. In its Speakers Series, the San Marino No hearing aid? No problem. Use one of
Historical society presents quarterly history our “Sound Mate” radio devices. Ask the
talks focusing on topics especially selected reference librarian on duty for help with
for our town. No reservations needed. these hearing assists.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Library Division Programs 15Adult ADULT & SENIOR Classes Resident Registration: In-Person 8/17 & Online 8/20.
Non-Resident Registration: 8/21
Recreation presents the
Smarter Living Series
JOIN US AND LEARN!
Exciting and empowering topics offered throughout the year! Brought to you by the Recreation Department. If you have
any questions, please call (626) 403-2200.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Wednesday, November 6, 1 pm
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Presenter: Chief Rueda, San Marino
Wednesday, September 25, 1 pm Fire Chief
Presenter: John Thompson, Location: Crowell Public Library,
Mortgage Advisor, CLA, CRMA Barth Community Room
Location: Crowell Public Library,
Barth Community Room
We invite you to come and learn
about how to prepare for a disaster.
We invite you to come explore the
Do you know what to do to stay safe
financial and lifestyle issues
during an earthquake? What about in
surrounding the decision to stay in
the event of an extended power loss?
your current home, move, or to own
How will you reconnect with your family
a home at all. Is it time to consider relocating
following a major disaster or emergency?
to an independent or assisted living facility?
Presenter Bio: Chief Rueda has served as the Fire Chief
Presenter Bio: John Thompson is a Mortgage Advisor
for the City of San Marino since 2016. Chief Rueda served
with over 30 years of experience. He is passionate
as a member of the Los Angeles Fire Department for 35
about making the Complex Simple, while improving
years, retiring as the Chief Deputy of Operations. In his
homeowners lives by teaching them how to Borrow
16 years as a Deputy Chief, he has responded to and
Smart! John holds a degree in International Finance
commanded numerous emergency incidents, including the
from the University of Southern California. He
Griffith Park, Sayre, and Sesnon wildland urban interface
co-authored the book Borrow Smart/Repay Smart
fires, the World Trade Center on 911, the Chatsworth Train
and is a Certified Liability Advisor and Certified
Crash, LAX Active Shooter Incident, and most recently the
Reverse Mortgage Professional.
Port of Los Angeles Wharf Fire.
RECREATIONAL Classes
NEW
SENIOR Smart Phone Learning
Resident: $13 Non-Resident: $18 DOG Training
(Registration is required prior to attending the first class) Resident: $130 Non-Resident: $135
Taught by Edison Samuel This class is designed for new and not so Taught by Kristin Fertschneider, CPDT-KA Dogs 3 months and older
new users of a smartphone. Instruction will cover the basics of making will learn to heel, sit, down, stay, drop it, off and come, and get used to
and receiving calls, setting up voicemail, sending and receiving text being handled. Problem solving will be discussed. No dogs first class. You
messages and other general topics, such as browsing the internet, will need a 6 ft. leash, collar, treats, and plastic bags.
using email, calendars and photos. Bring your own smartphone. Location: Lacy Park, Forest Area
Location: Crowell Public Library, Thornton Room Participants: Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10
Participants: Minimum: 5 Maximum:20 Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age:
Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age: 461703-01 9/14-11/2 Sat 11 am – 12 pm 11 yrs.–Adult
491215-01 9/11-10/30 Wed 10–11:30 am 55+ yrs.
16 Recreation Division Programs Register Online at https://registration.sanmarinorec.orgADULT & SENIOR Classes Adult
SPORTS & FITNESS Classes
ADULT Line Dancing SAFE & STEADY Fall Prevention
Resident: $96 Non-Resident: $101 Resident: $41 Non-Resident: $46
Taught by Waylie Tang Dance your way to health with beautiful music to Taught by Marilyn Evans, RN Learn how to be safe and prevent
reduce tension and improve balance and stamina. Remembering dance falls; build strength and endurance; improve your posture, balance and
step sequences boosts brain power, improves memory, and enhances mobility. Explore and discover habits that may limit your mobility and
coordination. This class is designed for experienced beginning/ safety putting you at greater risk of falling. Learn and practice exercises
intermediate students. to increase strength, flexibility, how to walk. Learn how to monitor your
Location: San Marino Center progress, keep daily records. Learn how to facilitate your exercise
No Class: Nov 28 & Dec 5 routine by building muscle and energy through a balanced healthy diet.
Participants: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 40 Increase your self-confidence and sense of well-being as you practice
Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age: and progress.
472103-02 9/12-12/19 Thur 7:30–9 pm Adult Location: San Marino Center
No Class: Nov 28
Participants: Minimum: 5 Maximum: 30
NEW
ZUMBA Gold Class #: Dates: Day: Time:
491954-01 9/12-12/5 Thur 1:15 pm–2:15 pm
Age:
55 yrs.+
Resident: $49 Non-Resident: $54
Taught by Katalina Beltran Heard of Zumba? Want to know what all the
excitement is about? This class introduces you to the basic moves and
offers more explanations and breakdowns of the rhythms. Learn Salsa,
Merengue, Bollywood, Samba and other rhythms. We have different levels FIT & Fabulous
in the class so if you are a beginner or really want to sweat we have both Resident: $53 Non-Resident: $58
options for you!! Taught by Marilyn Evans, RN Have fun moving to music you know and
Location: San Marino Center love! Stimulate those endorphins and elevate your mood! This is a combo
No Class: Nov 11 class to improve cardio-respiratory function, increase muscle mass and
Participants: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 40 endurance, lose fat, and gain flexibility. Optional: students can bring a
Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age: mat and 2 lb weights.
471955-01 10/7-12/2 Mon 9:30–10:30am 55+ Location: San Marino Center
No Class: Nov 29
Participants: Minimum: 5 Maximum: 30
GENTLE Yoga for All Levels Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age:
Resident: $29 Non-Resident: $34 491952-01 9/13-12/6 Fri 8 am–9 am 55 yrs.+
Registration is required. **Spaces will fill - Register early at the
Recreation Department** No Proxy Registration for this class.
Office is open Monday through Thursday
8/5-8/19: Priority San Marino Resident Registration (WITH ID) TAI Chi
8/20: Non-Resident Registration begins Taught by Sam Guo Discover the benefits of Tai Chi! Techniques taught
Tuesday class taught by Lucy Facer Bernstein RYT 500 stem from Tai Chi styles such as Yang Chen, Wu, and Sun. If you do not
Thursday class taught by Kris Sanders ERYT 500 know your level of Tai Chi, please contact Sam Guo at (626) 234-8008.
Learn how to create a sense of well-being one breath at a time. The Age: Adult Participants: Minimum: 5 Maximum: 25
benefits of practicing yoga are: gaining strength, flexibility and balance; No Class: Nov 11, 28
practicing safe balance challenges; increasing awareness to prevent MORNINGS at Lacy Park
falling; improving posture; building core strength to protect lower back; Class #:
Dates: Day: Time: (R) Fee: (NR)Fee:
and learning breathing techniques to promote relaxation. Bring a yoga 473244-01 9/12-12/5 Thur 8:30–9:30 am $149 $154
mat and bottled water to class. 473244-02 9/12-12/5 Thur 9:30–10:30 am $149 $154
Location: San Marino Center
No Class: Nov 28 EVENINGS at San Marino Center
Participants: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 75 Class #:
Dates: Day:
Time: (R) Fee: (NR)Fee:
Class #: Dates: Day: Time: Age: 473235-01 9/9-12/4 M/W 7–8 pm $281 $286
492009-01 9/10–11/26 Tue 11:15am–12:15pm 55 yrs.+ 473240-01 9/9-12/2 Mon 8–9 pm $137 $142
492009-02 9/12–12/5 Thur 11:15am–12:15pm 55 yrs.+ 473241-01 9/11-12/4 Wed 8–9 pm $149 $154
NEW
This class is new. This class requires a separate lab fee (cash or check) that is due at the time of registration.
Fall 2019 Community Newsletter & Community Services Guide Recreation Division Programs 17Adult ADULT & SENIOR Classes
• Transportation to and from each trip is
included.
SENIOR TRIPS
Social Bridge Club •
•
Trips are open to anyone 55 years of age or
older.
Registration for all trips begins immediately.
FREE! Mondays 12-4 pm We accept reservations until the deadline
San Marino Center, Fireside Room, 1800 Huntington Dr. date, however, if an excursion fills prior to
Bridge is a game for active minds and is recognized univer- the deadline, we will close reservations and
sally as the best, most challenging and interesting of all card start a waiting list.
games ever invented. This club offers a non-competitive • Registrations are taken on a first come,
game for just the enjoyment of playing Bridge with friends. first-paid basis. We cannot take reservations
without payment.
If you have any questions, please call (626) 403-2200.
• Senior Trip refund requests must be submitted
before the reservation deadline date per trip
and are subject to refund fees.
Bridge
Play is ongoing! Card fee is $8 per player. Rome Comes To
Mondays 12-3:30 pm, 7-10 pm & Wednesdays 11 am-2:30 pm Orange County!
San Marino Center, 1800 Huntington Drive Thursday, September 19, 2019
Bridge is a game for active minds and is recognized universally
Rome is coming to the OC! The internationally
as the best, most challenging and interesting of all card games acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The
ever invented. The San Marino Bridge Club plays tournament Exhibition has arrived to the Christ Cathedral
style, commonly referred to as Duplicate Bridge. The Monday campus (formerly known as the Crystal
night game is a novice game and requires a partner. If a partner Cathedral). The Michelangelo Sistine Chapel
is needed, please call Marie Nimmrich at 626-448-3304 at least Exhibition features 35 licensed photographic
24 hours in advance. Bridge is a game that can be played well, reproductions of the famed 16th century
frescoes that adorn the chapel, including
but never mastered. There is always something new to learn
full-sized renditions of ceiling panels, and two
that will make you a better player. Snacks will be provided. 40-foot renderings of the massive “The Last
If you have any questions, call (626) 403-2200. Judgement” fresco, pre- and post-restoration.
Unlike the chapel in Rome, the artwork will be
displayed to allow guests for closer viewing
unlike the 44-foot high ceiling. This exhibit
and tour of the Christ Cathedral Campus will
be amazing! Also included is a tasty Italian
Buffet at Frantone’s with Lasagna, Ravioli,
Dial-A-Ride Mostaccioli and Rigatoni, assorted Pizzas,
Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb transportation service provided for Meatballs and Garlic Bread, and Cheesecake
and Chocolate Mousse cake for desserts, soft
San Marino residents who are 60 years and older or for those drinks, coffee or iced tea.
under 60 years with a physician-certified disability that prevents
the use of regular public transit. To use this service you must Cost: $68 per person
apply for membership. This service is free for residents of San Leave: 10:45 am (Spot Time: 10:30 am)
Marino. For more information or to request an application for Return: 5:15 pm (approx)
membership, please call Pasadena Dial-A-Ride at (626) 744- Meet at the Recreation Department
4094. To schedule a Ride after you become a member, please (1560 Pasqualito Drive)
call (626) 791-7200. Please make your reservations
by August 29, 2019 to ensure that
the minimum participation is met.
Seats may be available beyond the
reservation deadline if the minimum
participation is met. Refund requests
must be submitted before the reservation
deadline and are subject to refund fees.
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