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Make Hollenbeck your destination for exceptionalentertainment! Choose from May through Decemberevents featured on pages 6-7.

Hollenbeck opens new History Museumand Sewing Center — details on page 2

Lifestyle Interests — pages 4-5

See what residents are up to — photography, art shows,crafts, dance classes, trips to The Ahmanson, the beach,Santa Anita Racetrack and more!

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SASSY SONGBIRDS“ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE”

November 14

CALI ROSE“FUN IN THE TROPICS”August 15

S P E C I A L E V E N T S C A L E N D A R 2 0 1 3

BETSY BOGART &WAYNE BOYD“CLASSIC ROCKSONGS OF THE50’S, 60’S& 70’S”July 23

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THE SAMMYCAHNSONGBOOK“COME FLYWITH ME”September 18

World Premier of Zarzuelas musicaltheater, sponsored by LA OperaEducation, debuted at Hollenbeck

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Whether you consider them to be pioneers, trailblazers, or simply women ahead of their time,two retired doctors residing at Hollenbeck Palms embody how the roles of women in medicine changed

radically during the 20th century. Along the way, the obstacles, successes, setbacks andachievements they encountered testify to their individual dedication and vision.

Born in South Pasadena, SakayeShigekawa grew up in a challenging

time to pursue a career in medicine. Shewas a woman. She was Japanese. AndDepression-era resources were limited.

But her family supported her dream, as well as her father’sphysician, who said, “I’ll help you all I can.” She earned apre-med degree from USC, then graduated from LoyolaUniversity in Chicago (one of four females in her class) asa physician and general surgeon. Years later, the schoolhonored her with the Stritch Award for outstandinghumanitarian contributions in medicine.

Shortly after returning to California for her residency at L.A.County Hospital, the U.S. entered World War II, and allJapanese-American staff were dismissed. Sakaye was amongthe first to be interned at Santa Anita racetrack, where sheand six Nisei doctors cared for 17,000 detainees.

After the war, Dr. Shigekawa set up asolo general practice in Hollywood andalso worked at the Japanese Hospitalnear Little Tokyo. She later became thefirst Japanese-American on the staff ofQueen of Angels Hospital, and waseventually named its first female Chiefof Staff. She estimates she deliveredmore than 20,000 babies and treated every variety ofailment, seeing many of her patients for over 50 years.

Today, former patients often come to Hollenbeck for joyfulreunions with her. Some have even moved here. Her patientshave always been her family. “I never thought of marrying,”she says. “I was too busy to think about it. If I had, Icouldn’t have done what I did in medicine.”

In 1999, “what she did” inspired the L.A.Times to salute her as “a caretaker of lifewhose work helped shape this city’shistory.”

We’re always looking for ways to enrich life at Hollenbeck – and now, threeintriguing new developments are underway.

The first will significantly upgrade TV and Internet service for residents ofRush-Allen, Rose Terrace, and Vista Grande. We’re rewiring these buildingswith R-G6 coaxial cable, allowing us to send high definition satellite or cable TVchannels to all apartments and common areas. We’re also enhancing the Internetconnections in these buildings with new CAT6 data wire. Our next goal is to putall residents’ phone numbers on our new 10 megabit VOIP (Voice Over Internet

Phone) system, which will eliminate separate analog phone lines.

The second development will bring our rich past to life. HollenbeckPalms has long been a repository for a vast array of historic memorabilia andcollectibles. These fascinating treasures – many donated by residents – includea kimono from the Japanese Emperor’s court, Mrs. Hollenbeck’s personal Bible(recently rediscovered), turn-of-the-century photos of Hollenbeck, a militarysection and much more. Now, they’ll have a permanent spotlight within ournew History Museum in Venetian Way.

The third development will provide a gathering place for our residentswho enjoy fabrics, needle and thread. A new Sewing Center has been createdin the Chaplain’s previous office, now relocated. This pleasant, full-timeworkspace with four sewing machines and notions supplied by Hollenbeck, issituated next to the new History Museum. Here sewing buffs will be able tosew for themselves and others, and work together on creative projects. One ofthem will be the restoring of our extensive collection of vintage clothing andcostumes.

We’re also proud of our growing reputation as an entertainment destination,and I hope you can join us for an event soon. See pages 6-7 for details of theexceptional performances planned for May through December. This year, allinvitations include a complimentary meal – the perfect opportunity to savorHollenbeck’s acclaimed cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you and showingyou what makes Hollenbeck so appealing to residents and guests alike.

News, News and More News

The new Sewing Center isbeing refurbished by ActivityDirector, Loretta Haro. It joinsour Art Studio and CraftsWorkshop as a trio of onsitespaces for creative expression.

Sneak Preview of theHistory Museum:

(1) display case withengraved silver fromHollenbeck’s originaldining room; child’sdress circa 1930,

Magic Lantern withviewing postcards;(2) period news-

papers; and (3) coinsof different erasfrom all overthe world.

William G. HeidemanPresident /CEO

ACTIVITIESTRIMMING THE GRAPEVINE

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Long before the phrase, “Just do it” becamepopular, it was Geraldine Burton Branch’s

modus operandi. “I was one who just did it,”says the physician who retired in 2001 afterdecades of daily house calls and hospital nights. “I’m a one-track person and was set on getting an M.D.” — no smallachievement for a girl who moved from Savannah, Georgiato Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1917 at age nine.

She focused on learning, earning a double major in biologyand pedagogy at Manhattan’s Hunter College. Her top scoreon 1932’s Medical Aptitude Test won her a scholarship.Geraldine graduated from New York Medical College in1936, and nine days later married Dr. Robert Branch, anestablished dentist. After training at Harlem Hospital, shelaunched a family planning practice well before it waswidely accepted. “All I really wanted to do was be a womandoctor for women,” she recalls.

Concerns for the health of herhusband prompted the family’smove to L.A. in the late 1940’s.Geraldine’s advocacy for communityhealth expansion led to positions asa Family Planning Clinician, L.A.County District Health Officer, andChief Health Administrator at theCharles R. Drew Post GraduateSchool of Medicine.

While a temporary physical therapypatient at Hollenbeck in 2011, Dr.Branch decided to make it herpermanent home. “I did a lot ofmedical quality assurance work withthe County,” she says, “so this is whatI chose.” She delivers lectures for herfellow residents on health andwellness, and finds satisfaction thatformer patients and their childrenaffectionately remember her.

“Wisdom,” she likes to say, “is knowledge put to proper use.”

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Doctors Choose Hollenbeck

Dr. Branch foundedthe Watts Adult DayHealth Care Center

Dr. Branch (bottom right)with her family in 1957

Known for her exquisite attire, “Dr. Shiggy”made house calls in fashionable ensembles.

(4) Serving tray withbackground pattern of

butterfly and moth wings.

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From trips to top-notch performances and horseracing,to dance classes and table tennis, to art masks and

ceramics classes, Hollenbeck offers a vibrant and ever-changing palette of colorful activities. Our award-winningactivities team, led by Dennis Hiebert, Activity Coordinator,and Loretta Haro and Elivier Sanchez, Activity Directors,interacts closely with residents to offer excursions, culturaland historical programs and activities that appeal to manyvaried tastes and interests.

SWING YOUR PARTNER!Dance instructor Sylvester Nealon brought Inglewooddance troupe, “Guys and Dolls” to Hollenbeck for asquare dancing exhibition. Weeks of classes paid offfor residents as they got to “dance with the stars”.

Residents Enjoy a Variety of Trips, Activities, Classes and Shows

World-class entertainment is onlyminutes away in downtown LosAngeles. Residents attended “TheFollies” at the Ahmanson Theatreand “Shen Yun 2013” at the DorothyChandler Pavilion.

Luca Ellis enthralled residents andguests alike on February 14 with thebest-loved songs of Frank Sinatra.Luca is widely known for masteringthe singing style, phrasing andintonation of “The Crooner” himself.

Laughlin Casinos - three days andtwo nights playing the slots, finedining at the casino buffet andrestaurants, shopping, and walkingalong the river. A party hosted byActivity Director Elivier Sanchez onthe last night capped a great time.

Residents on the Go! Iola Kapuza, CamilleWilliamson, Helen Jones and RuthRosenberg drove to Palm Springs for aweek’s vacation. They rode the AerialTramway, attended a Palm Springs Folliesshow, saw a foreign film, and much more.

Senior Games at Legg Lake is anannual summer event with seniorcommunities participating in games,fitness, and a picnic in the shade.

LIFESTYLE INTERESTS

Residents got aclose-up look at theVH-3A “Sea King”helicopter at theNixon Presidential

Library. The museumhouses a replica of

the East Room of theWhite House.

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Photography Show - December 2012.Above top: “Barn – Camden, Maine”by Linda Chiavaroli. Above: “Sister’sCampsite – Lake Okanagan, BritishColumbia” by Betts Hall.

Residents performed authentic folkdances choreographed and directed byElivier Sanchez at our Cinco de Mayofestivities. Many costumes and propsused in performances are made by ourown ARL and residential members.

Residents spent theday at Santa AnitaPark to cheer onthe “ponies” while

lunching atThe Clubhouse

restaurant. The trackbugler played for

Helen Jones’birthday, and the4th Race wasdedicated to

Hollenbeck Palms.

Quilt Show – December 2012.Coordinated by Cortelia Davis, thisshow featured an assortment of lapquilts sewn by eight residents, someof them new to quilting. The quiltswere Christmas gifts for skillednursing residents in wheelchairs.

Self-Portrait Art Masks - Residentartists explored many angles of selfportraiture in a series of art classes,including these molded masks.

Annual trips to Topanga and WhitePoint Beaches offer rejuvenatingsea breezes and fun in sand and surf.A gourmet picnic lunch by ouracclaimed Food Services is enjoyedunder canopies on the beach.

Mr. Tani’s ballet students perform ata recital for their parents and ourresidents in the Activity Room.

Concert with Starbuck Jazz Quartet.

Residents pose with winning jockey

Arts & Crafts Shows

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Zarzuela — “LOVE AND PASSION IN SPAIN”In February, Hollenbeck along with LA Opera, hosted a rareconcert of the colorful music of Zarzuela, considered one ofSpain’s national treasures. “Zarzuela” is theater music whichuses a classical, operatic vocal style to express passion, fire

and humor. Studentsfrom LA Opera’s firstCommunity ZarzuelaProgram joined withThe MariachiConservatory andMariachi Vos deAmerica to presentthis premierperformance.

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NOVEMBER“ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE”

with The Sassy Songbirds

Thursday, November 14 • 12 NOON– Lunch with performance following —

Alexis and Kristen, accomplished singers, dancers andactors, bring sparkling Broadway-style entertainmentwith song, dance, laughter and audience interaction.

SEPTEMBER“COME FLY WITH ME”with The Sammy Cahn Songbook

Wednesday, September 18 • 12 NOON– Lunch with performance following —

A salute to the “number one” recorded lyricist of the20th century, Sammy Cahn. With Jessica Bernard,Perry Lambert, Penny DiMarco and Jeremy Bernard.

Betsy and Wayne metwhile performing in dif-ferent lounges aboardRoyal Caribbean’s luxurycruise ship “Radiance of the Seas.” They were married in2008 and have performed together all over the world.Betsy sings at the piano while Wayne accompanies onthe guitar, adding his baritone to her smokey contralto.

JULY“CLASSIC ROCKSONGS OF THE 50’S,60’S & 70’S”Betsy Bogart & Wayne Boyd

Tuesday, July 2312 NOON – Lunch withperformance following

AUGUSTHAWAIIAN LUAU

Thursday, August 15 • NOON

“Fun in the Tropics”— Cali Rose & her Ukulele

Cali Rose mixes songs,comedy, storytelling &audience participation.“We need all the musicand laughter we canget!” she says.

JUNE“THE GREAT

AMERICAN SONGBOOK”Friday, June 7

12 NOON – Lunch & Show

DECEMBER“HOLIDAY CLASSICS”John Torres & Autumn Scarlett

Tuesday, December 1712 NOON – Lunch & Show

Features songs by MelTorme, Irving Berlinand more ... plus manytraditional master-pieces. Conceived byMusical Director,Mark Cole.John Torres is a singer,songwriter and record-ing artist who has per-formed throughout thecountry and abroad.Autumn Scarlett hassung and starred inmany productionsacross the U.S.

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MAYO CELEBRATIONThursday, May 2 • 4 PMMariachis & Mexican Buffet

This is the third yearMariachi Los Floreshas performed atHollenbeck. They areone of LA’s finestMariachi groups.

Featuring the greatestsongs of Broadway —Phantom, Cats, SouthPacific … and more.Conceived by MusicalDirector, Mark Cole.Perry Lambert isinternationallyacclaimed for musicalcomedy and acting intheater, film and TV.Kendra’s prolific careerembraces singing,acting and producingfor stage, film, and TV.

Special Events Calendar 2013

The Incredible Shrinking Brain — Use It or Lose It!After lunch on a Sunday afternoon, people might look forward to a long, contentednap. Not the bright-eyed and devoted “contestants” in Brain Boosters that takesplace at 1:30 in the Rose Parlor. Long one of Hollenbeck's most popular activities,genial emcee Roger Young (a resident for 12 years) draws from more than a dozenreference books to compile 50 questions in various categories. Movies, geography,sports, history and music might be among the weekly trivia challenges. No pointsystem, winners or prizes are involved – just the satisfaction of “getting it right.” Ahands-on host, Roger moves from table to table encouraging each team with theirquestion sheets. “Keeping our brains fit is as important as keeping our physical

bodies fit,” Roger believes, and the team “sport” allows for much laughing, joking and groaning along with stretching of braincells. He boosts his own brain by doing the L.A. Times crossword puzzle daily, helping proofread the monthly activities calendar,and hosting movie night twice a week (Mondays and Saturdays) from his personal collection of hundreds of films.

Honoring the works ofThe Gershwins, ColePorter, Rogers &Hammerstein ... andmany more.“Pianist to the Stars”Mark Cole has beenproviding theatricalentertainment formany years.Vocalist Kendra Mungeroriginated the role ofPrincess Diana in theoff-Broadway musical"Queen of Hearts".

OCTOBER“TWO VOICES …ONE BROADWAY”

Perry Lambert & Kendra MungerTuesday, October 15

12 NOON – Lunch & Show

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Opera at HollenbeckSPRING 2013 & FALL 2013

April — The Best of Fred & Ginger(Astaire/Rodgers)

May — ToscaJune — Gilbert & Sullivan with

John WelchSeptember — CarmenOctober — FalstaffNovember — The Magic Flute

Presented in Hollenbeck’s Learning Center by distinguishedspeakers from LA Opera, including residents David Rosenbloomand Linda Chiavaroli. Join us on the second Thursday of the

month at 10:30 a.m.

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In Memory OfELIZABETH HOLLENBECKRonald Inuzuka

MERRILL ABBOTTKathy Abbott-Mayer

VIRGINIA ABBOTTKathy Abbott-Mayer

ELLEN ANDERSSONJorgen Andersson

HIDEO ASATOLillian A. Lee

ELSIE BERGERBernie McAuley

EMMA COLLINSMr. & Mrs. Mike Collins

TRAVIS DIXONMarguerite Scott

HELEN ELLIOTTDonna Elliott-Mills

TINA GABELEmily Gabel-Luddy

ANNE GATESSheila GradyTeresa Ann Pazzulla

BENJAMIN HAMALIANAdrienne HamalianMr. & Mrs. Noel Weiss

MARY HARASTYMr. & Mrs. Walt Harasty

WILLIAM A. HEIDEMANMr. & Mrs. Anthony Richards

BENNIE & MAE HIEBERTDennis Hiebert

MAL FURUYAIrene Furuya

AUDREY HOPEJeff & Robin Hope

GERALD HOPEJeff & Robin Hope

YOSHIKO KAMACHIPaul Kamachi

GORDON KINGMr. & Mrs. Rusty King

FRANCES KUYPERCarol Thomas

JAMES MANCUSOSusan Mancuso

DOLORES MASSSusan Quart

VIRGINIA MILICHLorelei Gilliam

YASU MOMIIThe Paganini Family

TERUKO NAKASHIMAMr. & Mrs. John FurukawaSumie Imada

GEORGE MINAKAWAMrs. George Minakawa

FRED NAKAGAWAViola Nakagawa

ANN NELSONLilia AcevesMarguerite CummingsCarol Deu PreeSylvia Villagrana

HERMINIA PACHECOEstella Schlemer

ELINOR M. RICHARDSMr. & Mrs. Anthony Richards

ARNOLD ROSENBLOOMMr. & Mrs. Alan Rosenbloom

KAZUO SAKOMOTOHisako Matsumoto

SACHIKO SAKOMOTOHisako Matsumoto

JANICE SHOWJoyce Show-Tran

EDMUND TALBOTTAnne Alberts

MORI TAKAHASHIGayle Izuno

SETSUKO TAKASHITAThe Nakano Families

CAROL TURNERMinar Rony

In Honor OfHOLLENBECK PALMSArlene BeckViola NakagawaRita NietoMiwako SudaTakeo Teramoto

NORMAN & ELAINE BEALSMr. & Mrs. Terry Beals

PEG CROUCHTed & Linda Makranczy

PAT FLEKALHilda FieldingMr. & Mrs. Gil Ramelli

KYOKO FURUMOTOMarilyn Cohn

ARMANDO GABALDONAida Gabaldon

GERA GRAHAMBrenn Von Bibra

HILDI GREENSONMr. & Mrs. Andreas Aebi

SALLY HASHIMOTOMr. & Mrs. Shig Kuwahara

MIKIYO HIGASHINAKAMURAMr. & Mrs. Katsuhiro Morishita

TRACY HIRRELTerry Gamble

DOROTHY HOKOYAMAMr. & Mrs. J.D. Hokoyama

MARVIN & ESTHER JACOBSChris Jacobs

YOUKO KAGAWAMarilyn Cohn

PAUL KAMACHIPeter Kamachi

ALBERTA KASSINGMarilyn Traylor

TOSHIO KAWAGUCHIAlan Kawaguchi

SHIZUYI KONDOJune KondoReiko Kondo

KIMIKO KOZAKIKaren Yoshioka

LILY MAEOKAMarilyn Cohn

JOSEPH MEZAMr. & Mrs. David D. WattsViola Nakagawa

MINORU & MITSUYE OBAGary Oba

MAY OHTAIda Yokogawa

ETHEL POWELLBill Powell

BETTY RUBLYDoris Dosser

GRACIELA RODRIGUEZManny Rodriguez

SACHIKO SAKOMOTOKazuo Sakomoto

HAROLD SCHATZClaudia Schatz

LEONA TOLINRobert & Dot Hayden

DENISE & EDWARD ZOOLALIANKay Zoolalian

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ALVIRA ANDERSONgrew up on a farm inMinnesota. As one of

seven kids, she remembers, “There was always somethingfun to do.” After high school, she moved to the big city —Minneapolis — to train as a nurse. One day, shortly afterthe end of World War II, she and another student nurse

about to become RNs spotted anad from Santa Monica Hospital. Thefacility was looking for nurses. Thesalary was good, and even includeda place to live. In 1946, the twopacked up and headed for thecoast. “It was wonderful,” sheremembered. “We could walk tothe beach.”

But marriage soon intervened in both women’s lives,and Alvira and her new husband moved back toMinnesota to raise six children.

In 1979, on her own once more and working for theVeterans Administration, Alvira returned to the Southland

when the VA transferred her to its Long Beach facility.She remarried a few years later; her second husbandpassed away in 1997.

While most of Alvira’s nursing care took place ina coronary unit, she worked in several other areas,including orthopedics and kidney transplant. Afterretiring she volunteered in local hospitals in intensivecare units, radiology and the special care nursery. She hasalso volunteered for the Red Cross and as a hospicehome companion. Over the years, she’s enjoyed travelingto a number of destinations, including Alaska, Australia,New Zealand and Mexico, as well as many parks andcamping adventures in the U.S. and Canada.

Her daughter, who works at Glendale AdventistHospital, and the oldest of her 13 grandchildren livein the area. Alvira credits her daughter for findingHollenbeck Palms, which she’s already enjoyingimmensely. “I spend a lot of time outside,” she says. “Somany of my friends love coming to see me because it’s sobeautiful; they always tell me they feel so relaxed here.”

We Welcome New Residents

We’re proud to announce that HollenbeckPalms’ President and CEO William G.

Heideman was named “Administrator of theYear” by the Southern California Associationof Activity Professionals at its annualconvention last October.

The award honors an administrator who hasprovided exceptional leadership and support of the activitydepartment of a retirement community or assisted living,skilled healthcare or adult care facility.

In his nomination letter, one of many, ActivityCoordinator Dennis Hiebert said, “Mr. Heideman supportseach of our Activity Directors by giving us the freedom touse our knowledge and talents to develop wonderful,meaningful activities and events for our residents. Heoften participates in special events, having fun withresidents and staff. Mr. Heideman is forward thinking. Hehas invested a lot of time, effort and financial support inour activity areas.”

2012 also marked Mr. Heideman’s 40th year working atHollenbeck. His history at The Palms is even longer. Duringhis early childhood, he and his parents lived on theHollenbeck grounds, where his father and grandfather werePresidents before him.

For someone so committed to the quality of activities athis facility, this award was particularly meaningful. “We puta great deal of care and resources into making sure thatlife at Hollenbeck is rewarding, stimulating and focused onour residents' lifestyles and interests,” Mr. Heideman notes.“This recognition reflects on our entire Activity team, and Iwas especially honored to accept it.”

Palms Leader Honored by State Activity Directors Group

[L to R]: Marisol Vera, Activity Assistant; Luz Reynosa,Activity Director; Aurora Gonzales, Activity Assistant; all work

in our Skilled Nursing Activity Department. Next is ElivierSanchez, ARL Activity Director; Bill Heideman; Peggy

Heideman, Marketing Director; Loretta Haro, ResidentialActivity Director; and Dennis Hiebert, Activity Coordinator.

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such a delightful conclusion. “Everyone has been verywelcoming and friendly,” she says. “And the climate isgreat!”

MINORU & MITSUYE OBA Mitsuye("Mitzi") Oba was born in Sacramento, CA. She graduatedfrom Woodland High School and was enrolled at U.C.

Berkeley when the U.S.entered World War II. Shewas relocated to the AmacheInternment Camp inGranada, CO, and left after ayear for Chicago, eventuallysettling in New York City. InNew York, she studied dress

design at the Parsons School for Design. After the war, shemoved to Los Angeles where she met Minoru Oba. Theywere married in 1950. In Los Angeles, Mitzi worked as aseamstress and, for a time, owned a girls' dress store in theCrenshaw area. She retired from Macy's, where sheworked as a salesperson in the women's fine dressdepartment.

Minoru (“Min") Oba was born in Boyle Heights andgraduated from Venice High School. At the outbreak ofWorld War II, he was interned along with his family at theManzanar and Tule Lake Internment camps. After the war,he became a gardener and worked in the Bel Air andWestwood areas of Los Angeles. His passion was golf,which he played throughout his life following World War II.

Min and Mitzi have two children, Rev. Gary Oba(married to Rev. Janet Cromwell) and Donna Oba(married to Robert Morrison, Ph.D.)

CHARLES VREELANDalso known by hisJapanese name

Rando Isamu, is mechanically gifted – and in the early daysof television, he turned his remarkable affinity for cameras

and broadcast technology into alifelong career.

Born in Santa Monica, Charlesgot his first electronics experienceat North American Aviation. Later,in the Air Corps (Force), he special-ized in camera repair and earned acommendation for the theater hecreated and ran on Guam. After his

discharge, he worked as a Photostat operator for theVeterans Administration, then rejoined the Air Force toserve during the occupation of Japan and then the startof the Korean War.

Charles was not one to go out and buy a ready-made.He built his first press type camera himself. It was onlylogical that he’d gravitate toward the fledgling television

field, working in projection and film editing at local sta-tions in Texas and Nevada. After being licensed to workwith transmitters, he returned to California and took a jobin Santa Barbara. He later joined KCOP Channel 13, wherehe served as a professional film editor, cameraman, andmaster control operator for the next twenty years. He wasalso called on to handle vacation relief at the station’sWilson transmitter.

In his spare time, Charles enjoyed visiting Little Tokyo,where he was learning to play the three-stringed Japaneseshamisen. There he was introduced to his future wife,Fujiko, a beautician. They were married for 28 years untilher death last year. The couple traveled to Japan regularlyto visit her family.

As he stepped outside into the Hollenbeck grounds tohave his picture taken for this newsletter, it was clearCharles still had his professional eye. “Maybe this way?”he suggested. “The light is pretty good over here.”

YOSHIHARU YAMAMOTOA nativeCalifornian, Yo

attended LA Trade Tech for three years, learning men’sapparel drafting and tailoring. At night, he studied women’s

dress design. During the KoreanWar, he served in the Army’sMilitary Intelligence Service (MIS)as a translator interviewingescapees, POWs and refugees.(Because Japanese was themandated language during Japan'scolonial domination of Korea,Japanese-speaking U.S. soldiers

could provide this valuable support.)After the war, Yo returned to California to launch a

35-year career in custom clothing design and manufacture.His partner in life and work was his late wife of 44 years,Kazuko, a skilled expert in the fine details of clothingconstruction who found no challenge too difficult. Yorecalls how she once created a full expanse of lavishfabric by painstakingly joining hundreds of strips ofintricate lace. The couple’s Beverly Hills clientele includedLucille Ball and her friends, members of the Hurst family,and many other high-profile celebrities.

Today, Yo is enjoying life at The Palms, where heresides at Rush-Allen. He especially appreciates theexcellent medical treatment he receives for his longtimediabetes. “They take care of me,” he says.

The highlight of Yo’s week is attending a class inShi Jing, the earliest existing collection of Chinese poems,songs and hymns. Shi Jing contains 305 works, some ofwhich may have been written as early as 1000 BC. Hehas been studying these timeless works for the pastfour years.

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SARA BLEICK Born inAnnapolis, Maryland � My fatherchasing the Germans across Europehoping to dig up their secrets aboutHeavy Water � A gentle childhoodafter the war. Then off to California� Settling by a fog-draped ocean� A house hidden among Monterey

pines � Squatted by tide pools & rode our horses throughsplashing surf.

Graduated from Pacific Grove High School � East toMary Washington College � Sweet southern girls lookingfor husbands among the Marines at Quantico � Not me!East again to England � University of Durham inNewcastle � Beautiful old buildings and ideas burning likewildfire everywhere. South to University of North Carolina� An M.A. in Theatre Design � Marched too as dogshowled & batons cracked skulls � But segregation died.Broadway? Un-huh � New York honked and shouted itsway into my heart � Painted sets & made props �Duncan taught us to dance like Gypsy Rose on the sewingtable. West again to Hollywood � Show biz once in theblood ... watch out! � Paced the edges of movie setswaiting for the Designer to say � “Sara do this. Sara dothat.” Ouch! � One day tripped and fell � Headfirst intoan animation desk � Couldn’t get loose for 40 years� Okay, I loved it � First Smurfs & Scooby Doo at HannaBarbera. Then goodbye pencil, hello computer � Off toTaipei every year � Faxes flying from L.A. � “Do it better.Do it faster” � Piles of pot-stickers to keep us working.Oh, my Seoul, here I go � Teaching Korean backgroundartists � What an English garden looks like � I got fatsucking noodles in noisy delight & eating bulgogi. �Disney called � Wanting my soul � So went to makethings glitter and glow, flames leap, fog crawl & waterfallstumble � Home at last … or not.

Barely caught my breath � Then off to Blois in France& Cardiff in Wales � Yes, Seoul again � Living in a hotelfor Japanese businessmen � Noodles for breakfast. Ofcourse, I had a life too � Falling in love & out, but nothingever as riveting as layering color on color or making a linedance � At 67, Disney blew me like chaff into the wind,and I fell into retirement � Bliss, bliss, bliss!

TOE AND LILLIAN INUZUKAdidn’t startout to live

at The Palms. Dr. Thomas H. Kanegae transferred Toe toHP’s Hensel Hall for quality, closely monitored care tofacilitate his recovery from a health condition. Dr. Kanegaehas not only been the Inuzuka’s physician for over thirtyyears; he’s also the Medical Director at Hollenbeck Palms.

As Toe began to recover, the couple made the

decision to move to an apartment in The Palms’ newestresidential building, Magnolia Court. “I can’t begin todescribe the wonderful level of help, support and comfortwe’ve received from everyone at Hollenbeck,” says Lillian.Everyone in Assisted Residential Living and MemberServices has been absolutely fantastic to us. I call, andthey’re right here. It’s very reassuring.”

Married for sixty years,the Inuzukas met in SanFrancisco, where Lillian wasattending UC Berkeley andToe was stationed at thePresidio. He served in Alaskaduring the Korean War andlater had a long career as a

well-known senior transport engineer with Caltrans.They raised their family in Leimert Park.

Over the holidays, the couple’s children and theirfamilies traveled from Northern California and the PacificNorthwest to join them for a festive prime rib and turkeydinner at their new home. At one point, Lillian’s ten-year-old granddaughter confided to her that she loved ThePalms and wanted to live there herself “when I get a fewyears older.” “What do you like about it?” asked Lillian.“Everything!” the little girl replied.

GORDON & HARRIET NATHANSONWhen the Nathansons decided to leave Maryland, theirhome for 42 years, and retire near their daughter inAltadena, Harriet beganresearching possibilitiesonline. The website forHollenbeck Palms caught hereye, and she asked herdaughter to pay a visit to thesetting. A report soon cameback: she liked it very much.

The Nathansons made the move in September, andthey’ve been enjoying life in their new home at Rush-Allen.

Gordon is a retired IBM programmer; Harriet hascontinued her Maryland work as an editor of executivesummaries for the government. Married for 53 years, thecouple like attending Hollenbeck’s musical programs,including performances by the LA Opera and a classicalguitarist from USC. A lovely evening at the HollywoodBowl was another highlight.

The Nathansons have two more daughters, one inSeattle, the other in Philadelphia. This fall, one of theirthree grandchildren will be moving to Pasadena to attendCaltech, and they’re excited by the prospect of having hernearby.

Harriet is pleased that her long-distance search led to

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