My life so far has definitely been influenced by the Rule of Three. My mother Harriet and father Wayne had three daughters: me, the oldest born in 1952; Lynn, the middle child and Kathleen, the baby. My parents were teachers, at school and at home. ...
Becky: “I’m a Scorpio who just turned 73 in November 2023. I was born in Los Angeles, but we moved to Whittier where I was raised. I graduated from La Serna High School, then attended Rio Hondo Community College where I studied to be an...
Don Schoendorfer is a biomedical engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and humanitarian who lives in Santa Ana, California. Armed with an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and a PhD in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Don spent nearly twenty-five years in the medical device...
“Yes, I was born in East Los Angeles in 1953 and have now lived in California for seven decades. My family is very close knit. My mother had thirteen siblings, so family reunions on my maternal side sometimes included 250 people! My father had six...
Valeri, who turned 65 in June 2023, is a native Californian who grew up in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. She grew up with younger brother Greg, but her parents had two sets of rules, one for girls and one for boys. ...
At his birth in 1954, Jim’s parents named him James Jr. after his father. His mother’s name was Lois Jean, but she always went by Jean. Growing up in small town Greensburg, Pennsylvania gave Jim the opportunity to try many creative outlets, including drama, music...
“I was born in 1947, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley in southern California. My parents raised five children, and my father had a wicked sense of humor. My dad was a passionate family man, perhaps because my grandfather died when dad was...
This month, I had the honor of speaking to actress Christine Avila, currently appearing in Death of a Salesman, presented by CASA 0101 Theater and Brown Fist Productions through July 16, 2023 in the newly dedicated Gloria Molina Auditorium at CASA 0101 Theater. Set in...
What are you doing to remain active? Colleen: (laughing): Do you want to talk with me all day? I just turned 88 years old and am involved in so many activities; tutoring adults in literacy at Downey Library, volunteering at Bethel Church, Bible study, membership in...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Marilee Marrero Stefenhagen Former County of LA Public Library Administrator is having the time of her life as a retiree; meeting fascinating people who are active seniors, and volunteering for Soroptimist International of Norwalk and other women’s groups. Re: photo taken in front of the...
In 1955, Gina Zollman was born at Harriman Jones Clinic in Long Beach. Delivered by Dr. Doch, this was her first dramatic role, as she was a blue baby who required immediate treatment for low oxygen in the blood. Decades later, Gina met the nurse...
Queen Latifah is quoted as saying, “My mom has always been my champion. She was very smart and grounded. She said, 'Save your money. Pay your taxes. Don't put everything in one basket,' but she let me explore and be creative.” No matter whether you...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Marilee Marrero Stefenhagen Former County of LA Public Library Administrator is having the time of her life as a retiree; meeting fascinating people who are active seniors, and volunteering for Soroptimist International of Norwalk and other women’s groups. Re: photo taken in front of the...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Marilee Marrero Stefenhagen Former County of LA Public Library Administrator is having the time of her life as a retiree; meeting fascinating people who are active seniors, and volunteering for Soroptimist International of Norwalk and other women’s groups. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] Senior in Action -Sharon Naiman as told...
Stan Keyawa will be 68 in 2023, but has no immediate plans to retire from the family business at Professional Drum Shop in Hollywood. Bob Yeager opened the Professional Drum Shop in 1959 and became Stan’s stepfather in 1970. Stan proudly describes their store as...
Julie: "I've been retired for a year and have already been identified as a ‘people wrangler’. I missed my daily activities and colleagues as the 15- year manager of the San Gabriel Library. So, I jumped right out and got involved in my hometown of...