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$1500 of their own money for the Generation in visiting memorials
Submitted by privilege of assisting vets and ensuring dedicated to their heroism.
Jan Fowler their safety throughout their entire three-
But there are still many forgotten
Jan Fowler day trip, especially with heroes, aren’t there? So I would urge
On a recent Sunday I was invited to walkers or wheelchairs everyone to greet military men and
wear my Ms. Super Senior California USA during the many sight- women wherever we go and express our
crown and sash and join more than two seeing excursions, appreciation to them for service to our
hundred cheering men, women, and including Arlington country.
children who were gathering at Ontario National Cemetery. Let freedom ring!
Airport at noon to extend a surprise About an hour before
welcome to thirty-two United States landing in Ontario, the Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
military veterans who were returning veterans were asked if they could ever “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
home from Washington, D. C. recall returning home to a hero’s welcome tional & international awards); winner of Gold
Halo Award from the So.California Motion
These men and women had served our after completing service to their country Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
country in World War II, Korea, or many years ago. Most shook their heads Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence
Vietnam, and had just been treated to an no. It was then that each vet was handed a in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA);
all-expense paid three-day tour of packet of forty letters or so written by Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award;
memorials which were dedicated to their school-age children, teachers, and adults former television host & KSPA radio host of
branch of heroic service. from all walks of life thanking them for “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”;
For many veterans, the trip was a their bravery and service to our country. speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women SEGERSTROM Continued below
dream come true. It was a privilege to be part of this Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst
Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which
Trips such as these are made possible heroes’ welcome, to see the surprise, tears, supports Redlands Drug Court. CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES with
by 501 (c) (3) country-wide nonprofits joy, and happiness on the faces of men and www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes BRENTANO STRING QUARTET
called Honor Flight. The group which women who had served the United States feedback and comments about her columns Program Includes Works by Beethoven
invited me to attend for the second time is when they were enthusiastically and invites you to leave her a message on and the West Coast Premiere of a
Honor Flight-Inland Empire under the welcomed home and applauded by a her website. Commission by Yale Professor Martin
administrative direction of Marva cheering crowd in Ontario. And I felt Bresnick
X. Marva’s group reaches out to numerous most honored to have shaken their hands December 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM in Samueli
veterans from Palm Springs to the Pacific, as I thanked them for their many sacrifices SEGERSTROM Theater ~ One Night ONLY
Barstow to Temecula, and covers San for our nation.
Bernardino and Riverside counties. Honor Flights are available to veterans SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE Noted for their ‘luxuriously warm
Marva is frequently recognized for her from all branches of service ARTS presents FARRUQUITO sound and yearning lyricism’ (The New
diligent efforts to locate and honor these approximately once a year, depending FLAMENCO ~ The greatest flamenco York Times). Currently Artists in
service men and women with the upon available funding. Outreach dancer of this new century Residence at Yale University, the
unexpected invitation to visit the nation’s programs to veterans are supported in November 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM ~ One ensemble will present a program which
capitol and tour the war memorials. different ways, such as contributions from Night Only at the Rene and Henry includes the West Coast Premiere of a
When I arrived at the Ontario airport, I individuals, businesses, or organizations, Segerstrom Concert Hall new work by Yale Professor of
felt mounting excitement as groups as well as fundraisers and charitable Composition Martin Bresnick,
formed in the designated Southwest donations. Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly commissioned by longtime Center
Airlines Baggage Claim area awaiting the For information local to California, you presents internationally renowned Chamber Music Series patrons Elizabeth
arrival of the veterans. may visit the website flamenco dancer Juan Manuel Fernandez and Justus Schlichting, in addition to
Among those gathered to greet the vets at www.honorflightie.org. And if you Montoya Farruquito. Heir to one of the Beethoven’s String Quartet in A minor.
with eagerness were Girl Scouts, Boy click on the California map, you will find most revered Gypsy flamenco dynasties in Quartet members include Mark
Scouts, family members, friends, and ten hubs in California and can select the Spain, Farruquito returns to the Center Steinberg, violin; Serena Canin,
numerous school-age children waving hub closest to you. Or you may contact with his brand new show Farruquito violin; Misha Amory, viola; and Nina
colorful Welcome Home posters, flags, Marva X. at gigiluvs@sbcglobal.net or Flamenco as part of its North American Lee, cello. Tickets are on sale now and
balloons, and pompoms. Small groups of at (909) 580-7363. You may also visit Tour. Single tickets start at $39 start at $29.
service dogs were also assembled; decked honorflight.org and click on a state. CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC TOUR Tickets for all SEGERSTROM events
out in colorful red, white, and blue Honor Flight Inland Empire was formed are available for purchase online at
neckerchiefs. in 2010 to assist veterans of The Greatest ‘Five of the world’s finest magicians” www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600
Even motorcycle riders were on cue to November 23, 2019 in Segerstrom Hall Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by
rev up their cheers as airport elevator Self Contemplation... The five world-class illusionists that calling (714) 556-2787.
doors opened to unload veterans, most of Do you have anything left on make up this mind-bending theatrical
whom were pushed by designees toward your bucket list? Are you in a production are back on tour in 2019, Segerstrom Center for the Arts
the Baggage Claim area in wheelchairs. safe, nurturing environment following sell out shows across the globe, applauds the Colburn Foundation for its
Eighteen of the veterans were that will support you through rave reviews and a run in London’s West support of the Chamber Music Series and
accompanied by trained guardians end of life? Is your family End. Catch this incredible show for the its corporate partners including Kia
comprised of men, women, or family aware of your last wishes? whole family. Single tickets start at $39 Motors America, Official Automotive
members who had volunteered to pay Partner; and United, Official Airline.

6 November 2019