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A Message from Murielle, the Executive Director Daylight Savings Time can seem unreasonable after months of long,balmy days. Suddenly the sun is setting before 5 p.m. and nighttimelows send us scurrying for sweaters and jackets. Just in time, thewinter holidays come along to add color to the darker, chillierevenings. Here at CityView we’ll string festive lights, but we’rehoping you’ll help us make ornaments, cards and other holidaydécor, and decorate wreaths and our Christmas tree. We’ll haveold-fashioned carol singers Christmas Eve, so please join us for“Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” and other classics.
For the Festival of Lights we’ll light menorah candles and sing “HanerotHalalu” and “Maot Tzur” each night with Rabbi Gruary of Hancock Park. Come for the
blessings, stay for the doughnuts!
You can start to get into a festive mood for both holidays with lively variations of traditionalsongs for Christmas and Hanukkah that are also fun to share with grandkids.
All that music might make you want to dance. We have a new dance class led by Kristina. Youcan kick up your heels standing or do these dances in a chair, whatever is most comfortable foryou. Staying active is essential for good health, so we also offer yoga, strengthening and jointflexibility to help you work off any unusual holiday indulgence. Forty percent of Americansmake New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement, so let’s all resolve to get more exercise!
Holidays are a great time for partying, so be sure to put our Wednesday rooftop socials on yourcalendar. Our roof is also a great vantage point for viewing holiday decorations for miles around.
Wishing you all a beautiful season, however you choose to celebrate.
Warmly, Murielle Chocron, Executive Director
December 2017 Newsletter cityview.care
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Group Discussions Driverless Cars 12/04 10:30 a.m.Hanukkah 12/10 10:30 a.m.Christmas Tree 12/18 10:30 a.m.Old Saint Nick 12/24 10:30 a.m.New Years 12/26 10:30 a.m.
Spanish 101 with Stephanie 12/07 3:30 p.m. 12/21 3:30 p.m.
Drama Club 12/17 10:30 a.m.
TED Talks “The power of believing that you can improve” 12/05 10:30 a.m.
Adventures with Stephanie & MaryCreative Zone w/Stephanie 12/08 3:00 p.m.Poetry: “21st Century Poets” 12/22 3:00 p.m.Around the World w/Mary 12/28 3:30 p.m.Book Club: Euphoria by Lily King 12/29 3:00 p.m.
December 2017
CityView offers manyinteresting and variededucational experiencesfor those interested in
brushing up or learning new things. Join teachersincluding Stephanie Moran of Senior Sensory as theyconduct these purposeful and stimulating discussions.
Autumn Poem~Marsha Schindler
Is that rain falling down, or misty dew?No, those are multicolored leaved; brown, yellow, greenand red.
When you were a child, did you collect them and keepthem in a cache to look at them often, and press them ina book?Maple, oak and elm shaped by an unseen hand.
The heat of yesterday vanishes into the cool of today.The need to stay indoors becomes the wish to gooutdoors, and soak in the fresh air of now.
Religious Services and StudyShabbat Services - Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study - Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Please be sure to attend our
Special Music Concerts and otherLive Performances
in December.
12/03 Joey Plays Guitar 3:00 p.m.12/06 Noral Twins Sing 3:00 p.m.12/10 Nachum Plays Guitar 3:00 p.m.12/13 Jukebox Hootenanny 3:30 p.m.12/17 Tom Sings Broadway 2:30 p.m.12/20 Comedy w/Michael 3:30 p.m.12/24 Christmas Eve Carolers 5:00 p.m.
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Marsha SchindlerResident PoetMarsha Schindler was born in Chicago and came west toL.A. some 50 years ago. In addition to enjoying crosswordpuzzles, knitting and needlepoint, Marsha loves to travel,as her son Ari can attest, and her favorite destination isVienna. Maybe that is what inspires her lovely poems, likethe one she shares below.
Tuesday, December 5Modern Art at the BroadThe Broad Museum is named for Eli Broad who financed this $140 million buildingwhich houses he and his wife’s art collections of over 2000 contemporary, post-warworks. This Los Angeles museum is the latest landmark to prove once again to theworld that our city is truly rich with cultural institutions. It’s distinctive building designknown as “the veil and the vault” cannot be missed on downtown Grand Avenue. Atany given time, 250 of the museum’s artworks are on display.
Tuesday, December 12It’s bargain hunting time again at the .99 Cent Store!You’ll find all your favorite brands from the big store chains, but at prices anyone canafford. Founded by David Gold, most of these stores are located here in SouthernCalifornia. The stores were initially founded to liquidate slow-selling wine from his liquorstores, and from there, they eventually grew into the bargain outlets they are today.
Tuesday, December 19Nothing else compares to the Cheesecake FactoryFeaturing over 250 menu items, as well as more than 50 signature cheesecakes anddesserts, you’ll find there truly is “Something for everyone” at the CheesecakeFactory. The first restaurant was opened in Beverly Hills in 1978 by David M. Overton,the company’s founder, and son of Evelyn and Oscar Overton. The cheesecakes arebased on Evelyn’s original recipes that she first sold in Detroit, Michigan.
Tuesday, December 26Shop the “Consumer Value Store” CVS PharmacyHeadquartered in Rhode Island and originally founded in Massachusetts in 1963, theCVS Pharmacy chains is now the largest pharmacy chain in the United States bynumber of locations and prescription revenue. If you’re in need of generalmerchandise, you’re likely to find it here, including beauty products and cosmetics,seasonal merchandise, greeting cards and convenience foods.
Out on the Town
Join Chef Lopez for his special Culinary Creation Session every Monday at 2:30 p.m. inAssisted Living and every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Memory Care. 12/06 Coconut Macaroons; 12/13 Apple Turnovers; 12/20 Cinnamon Rolls; 12/27 Chocolate Eclairs
A native of El Salvador, Agabid Mejia Lopez worked in Honduras as an elementary schoolteacher before moving to the U.S. in 1990. He spent his early years here learning English andcomputer basics, then went on to study at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school of London. In hiscooking career Agabid started as a dishwasher, then worked his way through sauté chef,pastry chef and sous chef, most recently serving as culinary services director in a number ofsenior communities before joining the staff of CityView. When not working, Agabid enjoysmusic, sports and reading. Although his long-term goals include traveling around the worldand exploring different cultures, peoples and traditions, our new chef is comfortably settledin West Hollywood with his wife and three daughters, “really happy to be part of this family,doing my best and enjoying what I love to do—cooking for the residents in this community.”
Staff Spotlight: Agabid Mejia Lopez, Director of Dining Services
December 2017
Judah CohenActivity [email protected]
Natalie JanbakhshAssistant Activity [email protected]
Rosie JulinekExecutive [email protected]
Introducing... Our Staff
Murielle ChocronExecutive [email protected]
Mary BurrisWellness [email protected]
Susan GlaserRegional [email protected]
Arcadio QuijadaMaintenance [email protected]
Mark MullenChief [email protected]
Birthday Party DateThursday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m. on the Rooftop.
Veronica Doty 12/12Marsha Schindler 12/12David Smith 12/17
Jose Angel Castro, a native of New Orleans, got hismusical start when he stole his mom’s Nat King Cole vinylalbums at age 10. These great renditions launched him ona lifelong study of legendary performers like Shirley Horn,Johnny Hartman, Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzgerald and Eartha Kitt.Today, Jose Angel uses his years of deep listening to informhis interpretations of standards and show tunes. He worksdiligently to reveal the true meanings of the words andmelodies he hopes will transport his audiences with love,heartbreak, joy and memories. Please join us for what’ssure to be a stirring concert.
Kristina Hayes’ dance class is proofthat while you can kick up your heelsto dance, you don’t have to bestanding to do that. Kristina takes theclass through a selection of ballroomdances including swing, foxtrot,mambo, cha cha, samba, waltz andtango, and simplifies the movementso it can also be done in a chair. Sheplays recognizable dance tunesfrom the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s andyou’ll most likely find yourself singingalong! This class is a total body-mind-spirit workout and for all levels. Go atyour own pace and you’re bound toleave feeling uplifted as you startyour day with a mini-dance party.
Holiday Concert with Jose Angel Castro December 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Dance Class with Kristina