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“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
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Submitted by you could reply, “I haven’t made any there is always someone less
Jan Fowler plans yet. Would you like to get fortunate than us whom we can be a
Jan Fowler together?” blessing to.
Then you might even decide to take it a If nothing else, there are many
We often think of holidays as a season step further by inviting others over to patients in hospitals and nursing
of love and cheer, but for many it’s a time your own home to share a meal and homes who would love to have a
of loneliness and social isolation. While holiday cheer. Bear in mind that there are visitor stop in and offer to talk, sing,
most of us look forward to sharing many people who might not invite you to or read to them, not to mention
holiday merriment with family and their house because they don’t feel they surprising them with a small trinket
cherished friends, not everyone is that have enough space, but they would gladly or holiday ornament.
fortunate. accept an invitation to come to your place. When we brighten someone else’s
So if you happen to be among those It’s very helpful and important to keep a day, we invariably brighten our own,
who will be alone this holiday season, positive attitude to beat those holiday right?
although you may feel alone, millions of blues. And in case you’d be willing to host
others are also in the same boat. a celebration at your home, potlucks are
Sometimes people dread the holidays wonderful because they not only take the Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
because they are reminded of lost loved back-breaking strain off giant food “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
ones and so they plan a trip to a fun preparations (and expenses), but your tional & international awards); winner of Gold
destination because it helps them escape guests may very well welcome the Halo Award from the So.California Motion
the feelings of sorrow which might distraction of preparing a food dish to Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
overcome them if they stayed at home. bring. Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence UNIQUE GIFTS Continued
If you happen to be dreading feeling in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA);
Or rather than staying at home
lonely this holiday season, I would brooding, you might seek out an Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; is part of Museum Store Sunday, which
former television host & KSPA radio host of
encourages consumers to give gifts with
encourage you to take the initiative opportunity to volunteer to help serve “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; meaning by shopping at museum stores
yourself to arrange a joint celebration disadvantaged people by working at a speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women that support good causes and offer retail
with friends, neighbors, students, and Salvation Army kitchen, helping to cook, Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst experiences that cannot be replicated in a
perhaps fellow workers. People will love serve, or deliver food to those who are Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which shopping mall or other conventional
you for giving them something to look poor, ill, or low on resources. David and I supports Redlands Drug Court. retail setting. Holiday shoppers find
forward to. have served food at the Salvation Army www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes special holiday gifts and enjoy an
One of the best ways to broach the several years in a row, and found it feedback and comments about her columns entertaining and educational experience
subject with others is to just ask directly, extremely gratifying. and invites you to leave her a message on at their local museum at the same time.
“What are you doing for the holiday?” It’s so easy to withdraw if you don’t her website. “We’re excited to participate in Museum
because they will probably respond by Store Sunday and welcome local artists,” said
have an invitation to a holiday dinner, but Caroline Brady, Executive Director for
Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
SEGERSTROM CENTER UNIQUE GIFTS “This holiday shopping day recognizes the
value of buying gifts at museum stores where
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE include Mark Steinberg, violin; Serena Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Gift Shop purchases directly benefit the institution. By
shopping at the Gift Shop, guests can
ARTS presents Canin, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Hosts Holiday Shopping Events purchase unique educational and inspirational
and Nina Lee, cello. Tickets are on sale Join us for Friday Night Lights and the ocean gifts that reflect and support Cabrillo
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES with now and start at $29. annual Holiday Open House and Artisan
BRENTANO STRING QUARTET Market. Every Friday night through Marine Aquarium’s mission and educational
programs.”
Tickets for all SEGERSTROM events December 20, Cabrillo Marine
Program Includes Works by Beethoven are available for purchase online at Friends members receive 15% off on
and the West Coast Premiere of a www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Aquarium’s Gift Shop will stay open all Aquarium Gift Shop purchases. In
until 8 p.m. to help shoppers buy local
addition, as part of Museum Store
Commission by Yale Professor Martin Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by while supporting a beloved institution. Sunday, they will receive discounts at
Bresnick calling (714) 556-2787. This “Friday Night Lights” promotion participating museum stores and gift
December 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM in Samueli is designed to help shoppers skip the shops in Los Angeles County. For more
Theater ~ One Night ONLY Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds long lines and terrible parking at the information and event details visit:
the Colburn Foundation for its support of mall and enjoy a leisurely shopping www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org/
Noted for their ‘luxuriously warm the Chamber Music Series and its experience with free snacks and drinks. A facility of the L.A. Department of
sound and yearning lyricism’ (The New corporate partners including Kia Motors The shop is filled with ocean-themed Recreation and Parks, Cabrillo Marine
York Times). Currently Artists in America, Official Automotive Partner; ornaments, beautiful books, cards, and Aquarium’s mission is a trusted resource
Residence at Yale University, the and United, Official Airline. stationery! that inspires exploration, conservation
ensemble will present a program which Also, the Gift Shop will host its annual and respect for Southern California
includes the West Coast Premiere of a new Self Contemplation... Holiday Open House and Artisan Market marine life. Recognized for its award-
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, December
winning educational programs, the
work by Yale Professor of Composition Holiday Planning sometimes 1. This event attracts dozens of Aquarium attracts 300,000 visitors each
Martin Bresnick, commissioned by takes effor because you don’t accomplished local artists and artisans, year. Admission is by donation only.
longtime Center Chamber Music Series want to be by yourself. Ask a who showcase and sell their wares Friends is a nonprofit that supports the
patrons Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting, local church if they are having including items such as driftwood Aquarium’s activities and programs
in addition to Beethoven’s String Quartet special events, even it your not holiday trees and decor, wreaths, through its gift shop, membership, grants
in A minor. Quartet members religious, you can be social. handmade jewelry, suncatchers, pottery, and corporate sponsorship.
and live t-shirt and tote printing. The day www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org.
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