Arroyo April 2016 by Southland Publishing

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April 2016

SENIORS ISSUE LIVING THE CREATIVE LIFE

C’MON, GET HAPPY Buoying oldsters with laughter yoga

STOCK MARKET JITTERS?

CAROL SOUCEK KING

Expert strategies for retirees

A saloniste beneath the 134

BEN SAKOGUCHI His baseball paintings are cultural curveballs

ALSO INSIDE SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW

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VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 4 | APRIL 2016

SAVVY SENIORS

13 INNER BEAUTY SALON

Carol Soucek King has been hosting a salon on spirituality in her Pasadena home for 20 years. —BETTIJANE LEVINE

17 SERIOUS LAUGHTER Laughter yoga helps seniors destress, sleep and connect with the world around them. —By REBECCA KUZINS

23 STOCK MARKET JITTERS? Retirees alarmed by the turbulent stock market can take steps to protect their assets, financial planners say. —By KATHLEEN KELLEHER

53 BEN SAKOGUCHI: A LIFE IN BASEBALL

PHOTO: (Top) Courtesy of Sebastien Gendry

In a new one-man show, the veteran Pasadena artist takes a wry look at America’s Favorite Pastime through an ethnic lens. —By SCARLET CHENG

DEPARTMENTS 10

FESTIVITIES L.A. Children’s Chorus, L.A. Master Chorale, A Noise Within

LEON BING Senior Moments

ARROYO HOME SALES INDEX

KITCHEN CONFESSIONS A survival guide to Coachella

THE LIST Pasadena Festival of Women Authors, Earth Day weekend at Descanso, the Fiesta Charity Horse Show and more

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Everyone knows aging brings with it many challenges — physical, emotional and financial, and our annual Savvy Seniors issues have mostly focused on strategies for dealing with them. (We still have those stories. Stay tuned.) This month, we’re also looking at a couple of fascinating and inspirational Pasadena seniors whose deeply creative lives are still nourishing the rest of us in Arroyoland. Bettijane Levine reports on one of the monthly salons arts-and-design journalist Carol Soucek King, 77, has been hosting at her landmark Buff & Hensman home beneath the 134 Freeway for 20 years. (The location is far more fabulous than it might sound, by the way. In fact, Soucek King invites artists to paint her home’s atmospheric arroyo setting on the third Thursday and Saturday of each month.) Levine discovered that after two decades, Soucek King’s salon on “The Spiritually Creative Life” continues to draw dozens of intellectually engaged regulars, stimulated by good, old-fashioned, offline, in-person discussions. Remember those? Scarlet Cheng introduces us to Pasadena artist Ben Sakoguchi, who lauds and lambastes American culture in his colorful paintings of its so-called Favorite Pastime — baseball — inspired by vintage California orange-crate labels. At 77, his work is the focus of a one-man show opening April 7 at the Skirball Cultural Center. As for news you can use, seniors rattled by the current stock market turbulence should check out Kathy Kelleher’s story about financial advisors’ strategies for protecting their assets. They might also try laughter yoga to de-stress. Rebecca Kuzins visits a Pasadena session of the lesserknown yoga offshoot, which can be particularly salutary for seniors’ wellbeing. (So can avoiding daily checks on the stock market.) —Irene Lacher

EDITOR IN CHIEF Irene Lacher ART DIRECTOR Carla Cortez ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Stephanie Torres PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Rochelle Bassarear, Richard Garcia EDITOR-AT-LARGE Bettijane Levine COPY EDITOR John Seeley CONTRIBUTORS Leslie Bilderback, Leon Bing, Martin Booe, Michael Cervin, Scarlet Cheng, Richard Cunningham, Carole Dixon, Lisa Dupuy, Lynne Heffley, Kathleen Kelleher, Rebecca Kuzins, Brenda Rees, John Sollenberger, Nancy Spiller ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Dina Stegon ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Lisa Chase, Brenda Clarke, Leslie Lamm ADVERTORIAL CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Bruce Haring HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Andrea Baker PAYROLL Linda Lam CONTROLLER Kacie Cobian ACCOUNTING Sharon Huie, Teni Keshishian OFFICE ASSISTANT Ann Turrietta PUBLISHER Jon Guynn

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CORRECTION: The remodeled bathroom photos on page 54 of the March issue were incorrectly attributed. The photographer was Alexander Vertikoff.

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FESTIVITIES

Dan Monahan with LAMC Gala Co-Chairs Annette Ermshar and Kiki Ramos Gindler and LAMC Chairman David Gindler

Marian Niles, Cindy Frischling, Tracy Van Fleet, Jann Williams, Raymundo Baltazer, Agnes Lew

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Rebecca Thompson, Eileen and Ken Leech with Jane Kaczmarek

Los Angeles Master Chorale supporters were treated to a private performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall March 19 at the group’s 2016 gala, “Broadway on Grand.” Adding Great White Way cachet to the evening, co-chaired by Pasadena’s Annette Ermshar, were guest performers, composers, spouses and Honorary Gala Co-Chairs Georgia Stitt and threetime Tony winner Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County). After the concert, 250 guests moved to a banquet room off the lobby for a dinner of Patina-catered beef filet, a “surround-sing” concert and a song written and performed by LAMC’s 35 Voices Within Choir students, fifth-graders from Carlos Santana Arts Academy in North Hills. Live auctioneer Fritz Coleman helped the chorus raise $410,000 for its artistic and educational programs… Arroyoland turned out in force for the Pasadena-based Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’ 30th–anniversary celebration at the group’s Gala Bel Canto fundraiser March 16. The Pasadena posse included the evening’s host, Jane Kaczmarek, gala Chair Cheryl R. Scheidemantle and honorees Eileen and Ken Leech. Also honored were Star Wars composer John Williams and LACC founder Rebecca Thompson. Some 300 singers from five LACC ensembles serenaded supporters over a three-course dinner at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A… Theater lovers took the stage of Pasadena’s A Noise Within repertory company, designed as a seaside restaurant plaza for George Bernard Shaw’s You Can Never Tell, at the company’s annual Dinner on Stage fundraiser March 16. Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott presided over the intimate dinner with entertainment, honoring Pasadena Mayor Emeritus Bill Bogaard and Teacher of the Year Mary Lang of Lenox Middle School.

John Williams, James Conlon, LACC Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson and Cheryl Scheidemantle

LACC Gala Bel Canto Committee members: Joanne Crawford-Duner, Lynn Boberg, Mary Blodgett, Andrea Bland, Diana Lau Beggs, Andrea Patzakis

Elliott, Mary Lang and Rodriguez-Elliott

PHOTOS: Jamie Pham (Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Children’s Chorus ; © Mirta Barnet 2016 Barnet Photography (A Noise Within’s Dinner on Stage)

Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt with LAMC President/CEO Jean Davidson and LAMC Artistic Director Grant Gershon

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enior. Th at word defi ned the apex of student hierarchy at the girls’ boarding school I attended in La Caňada Flintridge. All the younger girls revered the seniors, and more than a few lower classmen developed crushes on one or another of those exalted students, the girls who were going off to universities after graduation. There would be arguments about who said what and whether or not some senior had behaved badly, and at some point someone would sneer, “Oh, that’s right, stick up for your crush!” There was nothing sexual in these relationships; the seniors, completely aware of our adoration, generally ignored us in much the way fi lm stars and popular musicians manage to look through the grasping hands and shouts of their fans. Now, the defi nition of senior (often with the word “citizen” tacked on at the end) means early bird (an odious attempt at cuteness) dinners at certain restaurants, reductions in the price of tickets to movies (excellent!) and, in some quarters, horror at the possibility of a 75-year-old president. Seniors often fi nd themselves being condescended to — not a lot, just enough to catch a tone of voice usually reserved for not very bright children. Some older people rather enjoy being babied, others shut it down with a single glance; growing older does not necessarily mean one’s IQ slides down, like that hapless monkey on a greasy pole. Although sometimes you have to wonder, when you see older men with baseball caps turned backward and high-riding ng jeans that accentuate their broadening hips, or women of a certain age teetering on stiletto heels while dressed in designer ensembles meant for 20-year-olds with 20-year-old upper arms. Then there are the seniors who are still working with passion and commitment. Th ink of President Jimmy Carter, Mavis Staples, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader er Ginsburg, George Takei and, perhaps most notably, the late economist Leonid Hurwicz, who won the Nobel Prize in 2007 at the age of 90. And those are just people who are familiar to the public. There are so many seniors who work tirelesslyy and anonymously as volunteers in hospital gift shops, public libraries or polling places. These volunteers are mainly women, and their patience is unending. When you go to cast your vote, take a look at the lineup of men and women who hand out the ballots; nearly every one is a senior, simply doing his or her duty as an American n citizen. And fi nally, there are the untold numbers of grandparents who raise their grandchildren from infancy through graduation. Th at has to be one of the toughest jobs going: a second round of shepherding your charge through all the stages of childhood. My grandparents, Fanny and Leon Lang, lived in a rambling bungalow in Piedmont with my grandmother’s unmarried sister and brother. I lived with them and they all raised me. I was a tiresome brat who, nevertheless, received unconditional love along with strict rules for proper behavior. My great-aunt Hotten taught me how to read before I reached kindergarten age, and my great-uncle Henry allowed me to play with all the jewelry in his pawn shop. Both grandparents provided laps to sit on and endless cuddles. To be fair, there are seniors who can drive one batty with endless complaints and an obdurate will that disallows understanding things like how to work the remote control and/or a cordless phone, never mind the intricacies of a computer. But that’s a minor complaint; most older people are just who they’ve always been, only with a few

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decades tacked on. My mother could make me laugh until she died in her late 80s, still whip-smart. There is another category of seniors that is too often ignored, except by their families: animals. While nearly everybody loves the soft, warm feeling and sweet aroma of a snuggling puppy — or kitten or bunny — far fewer people are willing to put in the work and expense of caring for that small bundle of fur through its senior years. Like humans, animals can become cranky — and not so well — as they age. A 12-year-old dog may not want to chase a ball or leap up to catch a Frisbee zooming over its head. An 18-year-old cat may not be as enchanted with that little fake mouse stuﬀed with catnip as it was when it was three or four. One would like to believe that racehorses (if they are not put out to stud) that have often earned millions of dollars for their owners are retired to clean stables surrounded by lavish meadows where they can run and roll about in sweet grass for the rest of their lives. Keep that thought if you don’t want the image of the blindfolded, no longer useful thoroughbreds being herded oﬀ to the slaughterhouse, as is too often the case. I read a frightful story last week about an older dog that, through

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the neglect of his owners, was suffering from mange and dumped at a shelter to be euthanized because he was “yucky.” Yeah, he may have been yucky — and in pain — but it was easier for his soulless owners to have him put down. Th at story led to the happiest of endings, with the shelter workers and resident vet working on him for months with medicated baths and ointments — funded by donations — and the dog cured and adopted by one of the shelter workers who cared for him during his recuperation. Beats being put out to sea on that metaphorical ice floe any day. I’ve been a pet parent to three (now four) dogs and two cats (one of the cats, Landers, was a tiny sweet tabby rescued as a stray on Landers Street in San Francisco by The Mister, before he moved to L.A.), and all but one lived to be seniors. My fi rst pet (rescued by and given to me by my daughter, Lisa) was a big Manx named Dexter who lived to be 22 and tried to kill every other cat he saw until he turned 16, when I was forced to keep him inside because he’d murdered a neighborhood cat; Dexter got even by shredding a new apricot velvet chair. I was allergic to him from the jump and he slept on my head every night. But, hey — I loved him. My fi rst dog, Woofie, a scruff y little mutt, another gift from Lisa, was so smart we expected him to open his mouth and speak to us in long, perfectly formed sentences. He lived for 19 years. Diz, a fluff y blond bombshell who appeared on my doorstep as a puppy, became Dexter’s baby and was groomed by cat-tongue every day. He was 12 when he was killed by a psychotic kid during an overnight stay with a pet-sitter. Then came Bobbie: shaggy, blond, rangy and locked behind a steel grill at a shelter. Our eyes met and I recognized a soulmate. He was a year old when I brought him home and introduced him to Diz and Dexter, both of whom accepted him at once. He was spot-welded to my side for the next 16 years and the pain I felt when he left was nearly impossible to bear. I’m weeping as I write and I’m pretty sure any pet parent reading this knows exactly how I feel. I guess I’ve wandered a bit but what I’m really trying to say is quite simple: let’s cherish all our seniors, even when they annoy us — even when we become the ones who must pick up the tab for expenses, even when veterinarian bills are astronomical. In the end, none of that matters, because we’ll miss them so very much when they’re gone. ||||

INNER BEAUTY SALON

Carol Soucek King has been hosting a salon on spirituality in her Pasadena home for 20 years. BY BETTIJANE LEVINE

PHOTO: Ruth Meghiddo

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WE SET OUT EARLY ONE SUNDAY MORNING TO ATTEND THE SALON ON “THE SPIRITUALLY CREATIVE LIFE,” HOSTED MONTHLY FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS BY CAROL SOUCEK KING IN HER PASADENA LIVING ROOM. THE EVENT WAS ENTICING, SINCE SOUCEK KING, 72, IS A RESPECTED FORMER ARTS JOURNALIST, THE AWARD-WINNING EDITOR OF DESIGNERS WEST MAGAZINE FROM 1978 TO 1993 AND THE AUTHOR OF 12 BOOKS ON DESIGN AND ONE BOOK ABOUT HER SALON. SHE HAS A BACHELOR’S AND A DOCTORAL DEGREE FROM USC AND A MASTER’S DEGREE FROM YALE, AND WE’D HEARD THAT HER ARCHITECTURALLY IMPORTANT MID-CENTURYMODERN BUFF & HENSMAN HOME — A PASADENA HISTORIC LANDMARK — SITS ON LAND UNDER A BRIDGE OF THE 134 FREEWAY. WHO WOULD WANT TO LIVE UNDER A FREEWAY BRIDGE, WE WONDERED, AND WHAT’S SO COMPELLING ABOUT THIS SALON THAT HAS ENABLED IT TO LAST FOR TWO

PHOTOS: Felis Stella

DECADES? What’s more, we don’t get many invites to salons these days. Our last one was an evening event hosted by Arianna Huffington at her Westside home in her pre-Huff Po days. It featured Norman Mailer, Christopher Hitchens and a gaggle of alcoholinfused writers milling around and talking mostly about themselves. Today’s salon promised coffee, tea and pastries at 9:30 a.m. and a program of uplifting spiritual thought starting at 10. To reach Arroyo del Rey, as the two-acre King estate is called, we drove through iron gates down a road ending at the edge of the Arroyo Seco. We parked and looked up. Way up. All our preconceived notions of ugly bridges and those who live under them were instantly banished. We were beneath a soaring, majestic concrete arch — a cream-color construct that spans the arroyo and defies imagination in its immensity and muscular grace. Readers who have hiked this part of the Arroyo Seco trail are familiar with it. We hadn’t and were surprised that no traffic noise could be heard below. The King home is not directly beneath the arch, but just a few steps uphill, where our hostess, elegant and vivacious with cropped hair, was greeting guests. Her dark ensemble was brightened by a flowing red chiffon scarf and a puff y silver heart dangling from her neck. The salon didn’t disappoint. About 30 participants had come prepared to say a few words about the day’s subject: Growth in the Garden. Each spoke briefly, and often profoundly, about the literal and metaphorical aspects of their own spiritual growth as it relates to the gardens in their lives. –continued on page 16 04.16 | ARROYO | 15

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“There is nothing anywhere across the U.S. that does what we do in that room on Sundays,” interior designer Ron Fields told Arroyo Monthly after the salon. “It’s always a unique mix of fascinating people from different walks of life, different professions, from big shots to students — all with creative, inspiring thoughts to share. There is nothing that gets near the exchange of passions we share about about the lives we lead. It’s uplifting, it’s interesting, it’s fun.” Other participants that day included Ingrid Aall, a Cal State Long Beach professor emerita in cross-cultural studies; Yoshito “Super” Yamaguchi, founding chairman of Sennet Inc. and former president of Mitsubishi Electric, America; Lenore Wong, fashion designer; Valerie Summers, editor of Southern California Guide; Mary Winterfield, artist/professor at Art Center College of Design; Sunny Chen, president of Sunny International Exchange; Juliana Pratiwi, a dancer visiting from Bali; Ruth Weisberg, artist, professor and former dean of USC Roski School of Fine Arts; Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, president, International Hypnosis Federation; Lynn Smart Neutra and architect-husband Dion Neutra (son of the late eminent SoCal architect, Richard Neutra), founder of The Neutra Institute; Paul Gamberg, an investor/entrepreneur and his wife Joan, an artist, ceramicist and jewelry designer; Crosby Doe, CEO of the eponymous real estate firm specializing in important architects; and Miller Yee Fong, an architect, furniture designer and artist, who illustrated Carol Soucek King’s 2012 book about the salon, Under the Bridges at Arroyo del Rey: The Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life. Her husband, Richard King, closed the meeting as he has for the past 20 years, with a Native American prayer: “Do all the good you can/With all the means you 16 | ARROYO | 04.16

can/In all the ways you can/To all the people you can/As long as you can.” Carol Soucek King started the salon in January 1997, inviting one friend to speak to others from her circle. Word spread, and soon friends of friends starting asking to come; some offered to speak. Her good friend, author Ray Bradbury, spoke the fi rst year and every year thereafter until his death in 2012, she says. “I never asked him. He always called and said, ‘It’s time for me speak again.’” She has welcomed authors, professors, artists, architects, archaeologists, technology and business experts, poets and craftspeople, she says. Their focus is never on the “what” or the “how” of their work, but on the “why” of it — the positive spirit and inspiration that guides them. Husband Richard, an authority on U.S.–Pacific Rim business relations and founder of the King International Group, participates in the salons and has spoken on spirituality, morals and ethics in the workplace. Carol’s definition of the spiritually creative life can’t be glibly explained, she says. “The word ‘spiritual’ has been overused, and by now sounds very oohy-aahy,” she says. She emphasizes creating a more meaningful existence through thought that resists the superficial and negative; instead one should focus on the powerful positive effects of love, reverence for nature, harmony, peace and belief in the interconnectedness of everything on the planet. Th is year, she says, she’s not having speakers because she wants to return to topics the group has already discussed. Her emailed invitation states this year’s themes, which are also the chapter headings in her salon book. She writes that “the book uses the experience of creating one’s own physical home as a metaphor for all of us discovering our own real dwelling in love and understanding.” She is quick to add that a magical physical environment like hers is not essential for spiritual inspiration. “Even in a one-room cell, one can have dominion,” she says. But how exalting to muse in such a spectacular setting. In a phone chat prior to our visit, we’d asked how she and Richard had selected such an unusual place. “We were married in 1976 and wanted to build a house,” says Soucek King. “I wanted a one-room cabin in the forest.” Richard agreed they should build a simple, rustic place that would tread lightly on the land. But finding vacant, affordable residential land in Pasadena was difficult even in the 1970s, she says, and finding a forest was impossible. “We met with our wonderful architects, Conrad Buff and Donald Hensman, whose work we had seen and loved, and asked what they could build for us on a budget. They showed us properties that were beautiful and manicured and frightfully expensive. I said, ‘I just want something rustic and wild.’ That’s all I’ve wanted ever since I was a girl. They knew of some land under the bridges they’d been interested in, but none of their clients had ever wanted it. It sounded very strange at the time. We went there, walked out on that land under the bridges, and I remember it as if it was yesterday. I looked up at Richard, almost embarrassed because nobody else liked this property, and I said, ‘I love it. I just love it.’” The land was secluded and wild, encircled by old stone walls, surrounded by parkland and bordered by a meandering creek. To the Kings and their visionary architects, the giant 134 Freeway arches and those of the historic Colorado Street Bridge a little farther south, provided a dramatic yet protective backdrop to the land below, Soucek King says. The property owner in Northern California was delighted to get rid of it, and told them to name their price. The process of building and living in their home, and the lasting friendship she and her husband enjoyed with the architects, was what ultimately led her to start the spiritual gatherings she’d been pondering for years, says Soucek King. “I always thought that someday I would have my own church or school, my own higher education place,” she says. “That was part of my drive to get a Ph.D., so I’d be prepared.” In 1975, while discussing her deferred dream with Hensman, she says, he made her realize “I had the place right here, in this serene haven in the midst of nature. It was built as a place to read and write and have people over for thoughtful discussions. I had spent years visiting and writing about the great homes of the world, but I have never wanted to live anywhere else.” The couple plans to bequeath Arroyo del Rey in perpetuity to USC School of Architecture, which will name it The Carol Soucek King and Richard King Center for Architecture, Arts and Humanities. ||||

SERIOUS LAUGHTER Laughter yoga helps seniors de-stress, sleep and connect with the world around them. BY REBECCA KUZINS

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING, CALVIN MCFARLAND, 83, TRAVELS FROM HIS LOS ANGELES HOME TO A PASADENA RETIREMENT

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Sebastien Gendry

COMMUNITY ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TO BE WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO LAUGH. And why not? At a recent session, Pasadena Laughter Club members and instructor Sebastien Gendry complimented each other on their beautiful smiles. They sat in a circle, taking turns describing how and why they loved a particular part of their bodies. They pretended to hold and sniff flowers and frequently clapped their hands while reciting the words “Ho, ho, ha, ha, ha.” If you think chanting that mantra would probably morph into giggles, that’s precisely the point. These folks are practicing an offshoot of the global yoga movement: laughter yoga. –continued –c c cont ontinu ont inued inu ed on page pag age 18

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For McFarland, who is diabetic and uses a walker, laughter yoga “just makes me feel better after every session. Sometimes I’ve had a rough week and it really helps.” Although laughter yoga has roots in the West, it’s still largely unknown here, but the salutary practice is gaining worldwide popularity. Gendry traces its origins to the late 1960s, when the late Santa Barbara psychologist Annette Goodheart created a theoretical framework for using voluntary laughter in treatment. Other practitioners say they’re inspired by Madan Kataria, a physician from Mumbai, India, who formulated his own brand of laughter therapy in the mid-1990s. Laughter yoga uses guided techniques to help people laugh without relying on a particular joke or humorous situation. “People believe that you need to be stimulated by something, you need to have a reason for laughter,” says Gendry, who for more than a decade has sponsored the Friday night Laughter Club sessions at the Pasadena Highlands assisted-living facility. But in laughter therapy, he adds, people choose to laugh simply for the sake of laughing: “You laugh as an additional way of breathing.” Adherents maintain that laughter yoga can complement medical treatment and provide physical and psychological beneﬁts to its practitioners. Japanese researchers found that it may even protect against heart disease; a study reported to the American Heart Association in 2011 found that yogis ages 40 to 74 experienced lower blood pressure, although the study didn’t determine whether the results were long-lasting. While anyone can practice it, laughter yoga can have special value for seniors. Proponents believe it can help seniors combat the feelings of depression, isolation and uselessness many experience in retirement. “Laughter therapy is a form of structured socialization,” explains Gendry. “It brings people together. You don’t have to talk; you don’t have to say where you come from, where you’re going. Laughter forces you to experience and feel good so you can connect with others.” Laughter exercises and deep breathing can also reduce stress, boost self-esteem and increase one’s oxygen supply. According to Kataria’s website (laughteryoga.org),

“People in the laughter clubs with chronic pain, migraines, headaches and asthma have found attacks to become less frequent and, in some cases, to disappear completely.” Robert Rivest is a Springﬁeld, Massachusetts–based instructor who has posted 120 videos on YouTube demonstrating laughter yoga techniques. “When you do laughter yoga,” he says, “it’s like any other exercise in that you’re releasing endorphins that are feel-good hormones and also releasing serotonin. So it helps [seniors] sleep. I usually tell groups that you will not only feel [better] instantly, but also the next morning you might be wondering why you are dancing in the kitchen for no reason. It carries over, this lightness, this energy.” A professional mime who studied with Marcel Marceau in Paris, Rivest has performed for more than 30 years, in addition to teaching tai chi, chi gong and yoga. He added laughter yoga instruction to his repertoire about six years ago. Rivest’s senior participants often perform the exercises while seated. “The main adaptation that I do is I bring more breathing exercises in between laughter exercises,” he says. “Certain breathing exercises help regulate the heart rate… With younger people, with teenagers, with college students, you might be doing more athletic laughter yoga exercises where you’re moving about the room. And they might do a series of laughter exercises right in a row without doing the breathing exercises… For the seniors, I tend to do more of the breathing exercises in between.” Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may “sing songs that they knew when they were children, like ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat,’ or even something as universal as ‘Happy Birthday,’” Rivest adds. “We ﬁ rst do it with words and they jump in. And then we do it with laughter,” substituting the words “ha” and “he” for the lyrics. “Working with seniors, the experience I’ve had feels like watering plants that need watering. As soon as you shake hands with them, look them in the eye, do smiling and laughing exercises, their faces light up. Their whole bodies become –continued on page 20

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lighter. They’re not slumped over or tired. You wash something away. That’s the rewarding aspect of doing laughter yoga with seniors.” Gendry’s laughter yoga sessions (pasadenalaughterclub.com) also include breathing exercises, in addition to clapping and affi rmations; in the latter, group members take turns making comments such as “We are healthy,” “We are unstoppable” and “We are funny.” “Affi rmations are empowering,” he says. “They give people compliments like ‘good job’ or ‘well done.’ Others can witness who we are and who we want to be.” Participants in his sessions are encouraged to enjoy themselves, establish eye contact with each other, engage in the activities with enthusiasm and trust the process. Some instructors urge participants who have trouble laughing to fake it, in the hope that pretense will turn into real laughter. Gendry disagrees with this approach. Rather than faking it, he says, the key to laughter wellness is for participants to choose to laugh. By allowing themselves to laugh instead of forcing it, laughter can “come from the inside out” rather than “the outside in.” Gendry, who lives in South Pasadena, has been involved in his self-described “world of laughter” for 11 years. He was born in France and later ran a successful wellness business in England. “But I burned out after the 60- to 70-hour work weeks,” he says. “I decided I would not die [being] the richest man in my cemetery.” He refocused his attention on laughter therapy and now operates several Pasadenabased businesses connected with the practice. His company The Laughter Consultants provides professional well-being services for businesses, including team-building and stress management. The Laughter Wellness Institute sponsors workshops and other real-time training. The Laughter Online University (LOU) offers web-based training to 10,000 subscribers. Gendry recently launched LOU Prozone, which he describes as a “public, continuing laughter-education center” composed of videos, articles and other sources of information about laughter wellness. Gendry says his students span 37 countries and “the whole spectrum of interest,” from simple curiousity to the desire for a full-time career as a laughter professional. One of his students is Ariyana Gibbon, a gray-haired artist who declined to state her age. She says she enjoys laughter yoga because “it’s a lot of fun and it’s helped my health. I feel more alive with it. I think it’s helping my memory.” “We think of laughter as superficial,” says Gendry, “but it is major. Laughter is a tool, a means to an end. It’s not entertainment, or passive, like watching TV. It’s interactive... Laughter is a blessing.” ||||

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STOCK MARKET JITTERS? Retirees alarmed by the turbulent stock market can take steps to protect their savings, financial planners say. BY KATHLEEN KELLEHER

MILLIONS OF OLDER AMERICANS ARE WORRIED ABOUT OUTLIVING THEIR MONEY — AND WITH GOOD REASON. ADD TODAY’S ROLLER-COASTER STOCK MARKET TO THE MIX AND PEOPLE CHECKING THEIR RETIREMENT SAVINGS CAN BE WHIPSAWED BY EMOTIONS. With Americans living longer than ever, more and more people are fitting that profile. The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2011 that the country’s over-90 population had tripled since three decades earlier. At last count, Americans over 90 made up 4.7 percent of the population, a figure expected to climb to 10 percent by 2050. When Social Security was created in 1935, retirement age was 65, but many people didn’t live long enough to draw on it, or died shortly after 65. Today, if people retire at 65, or work to, say, 70 — just living to 90 leaves 20 or 25 years with no income beyond that generated by Social Security and investments. With medical advances and improved health, advisors address fears about outliving funds head on. “Planning conversations I have with my clients are separated into two groups,” Jonathan Foster, president and CEO of Santa Monica–based Angeles Wealth Management, explained in an email. “‘Will I outlive my money? And will the money my

children inherit ruin them?’ The first is more worrisome and the more important one to address.” What, then, is the best strategy for seniors? “My advice is always to cut your living expenses to the bone, cut your investment costs to the bone, minimize your taxes and invest in the lowest-cost index funds,” said Larry Russell, an independent financial advisor based in Pasadena. Russell urges caution in working with financial planners who take an annual percentage of your assets for management fees, calling them industry parasites. For example, Russell said, an advisor charging 1 percent to actively manage $1 million will earn $10,000 a year. But fees can top even that: clients who pay such a “percent of assets fee” to a manager may pay additional fees for actively managed high-yield funds. That creates a double whammy of corrosive excessive investment fees, he said, which over time will drag down a client’s returns. “The most reliable thing investors can do to improve their long-term risk-adjusted net returns is simply get the myriad of industry hands out of their wallets,” said Russell. “Investing in a passive index portfolio is the only way to go,” said Russell. “Risk tolerance tends to drive what percentages clients should have in stocks, bonds and cash.” Stocks have historically outperformed bonds in the long run and followed an upward trend since the 1920s. But market volatility is “the new normal,” Foster said. The Dow Jones Industrial Average keeps breaking record highs alternating with market lows. And new technology is changing the game — ubiquitous smartphones make the latest economic news much more accessible, which is triggering quick, emotional –continued on page 25 04.16 | ARROYO | 23

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market reactions. Add to that the impact of high-frequency traders (HFTs), who use their millisecond advantages to make quick profits at the expensive of everyone else. It’s enough to give older investors a huge headache, so some pros advise shutting off the constant flow of information. “My advice to all investors is to stop looking at the market every day and stop watching CNBC,” Foster said. “Pick a good advisor. Set an investment plan, review it quarterly and assess your progress.” Indeed, retirees are more likely to feel their financial security is threatened when the market does what it’s supposed to do — fluctuate, said Kate Hewell of Carlsbad-based Hewell Financial Group, who works part-time in Pasadena. And fear-driven decisions are unwise — sometimes pushing investors to sell at the bottom. “Timing the market is not a strategy that has any kind of historical precedents of working,” said Hewell. “When a client says, ‘I have lost 10 percent of my portfolio and I want out,’ I tell them to sit tight... Our job is to keep folks from being reactive and [encourage them to] stick to their plan, which boils down to keeping them invested and not allowing them to jump in and out.” Jumping in and out generates costs and fees. Then there is the issue of when to get back in. So risk tolerance is one of the most important criteria in designing a plan, financial advisors agree. How much risk should seniors tolerate? That depends on their assets. Retirees on a fixed income with limited assets typically avoid high-risk investments. But a 70-year-old man can accommodate more risk if he has, for example, $5 million in diversified assets and is still drawing an annual salary of $250,000 with no intention of retiring. Beyond that, risk tolerance is highly individual — and can even vary within a household, so spouses are best interviewed separately, said Hewell. “What I often say is your risktolerance questionnaire is only as good as the person interpreting it,” she explained. “When you put a questionnaire in front of people, they all come out moderate.” Whether they’re 30 or 70 years old, investors’ answers typically result in a risk rating of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds, she said. Women tend to be more conservative

than men. So the challenge is putting together an investment plan comfortable for both, if dealing with a couple, said Hewell. “I ask open-ended questions like. ‘How would you feel if you have a $100,000 IRA and it was down 15 percent? Would you be comfortable with it?,’ Your risk profile should not be created using computer-driven allocation models, even if they ask many risk-tolerance questions,” Foster explained. People tend to be more rational when they’re filling out a questionnaire than they are when they’re reacting to an actual market drop. An investment advisor who knows you well will be better at assessing your actual risk tolerance. “The ability to accept risk is as much emotional as it is age-related,” said Foster. “Spend time with your advisor designing an investment strategy that is both sound and makes you comfortable. If things happen in the market that make you uncomfortable, then it is time to reassess.” A standard industry recommendation is that the percentage of stocks in your portfolio should be 100 minus your age; e.g. a 65-year-old would invest in 35 percent stocks and 45 percent bonds with the rest in cash. The goal is to reduce volatility in your portfolio, because senior investors can suddenly need substantial cash and be less able to wait out a down market. This is the formula — not the ideal — because the future can’t be told, financial planners say. No one knows how long he or she will live, or what unexpected expenses may occur in a given year. The best approach is to plan for a longer-than-expected life. Much longer. “I run all my financial plans to [age] 100,” said Hewell. “When I explained this to one couple, 71 and 68, respectively, they told me, ‘No, Kate, we have a plan. When we get really old, we are going to hold hands and walk onto the [railroad] tracks.’ People do not anticipate they will live a long time.” Clients tend to underestimate their life span by about seven years, she said. Yet one –continued on page 26 04.16 | ARROYO | 25

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client just celebrated his 100th birthday by jumping out of a plane with his grandsons, she added. Whatever your expectations about living to 100, smart financial strategies can make the journey more secure and still allow for adventures. She advises all her clients 60 years and older to buy long-term-care insurance for what she calls the “wild card” — expensive medical or home care for disabling afflictions like Alzheimer’s disease. Foster’s advice to older investors is to mitigate the risks by working longer, spending less and saving more; exploring long-term-care insurance and longevity insurance; and looking hard at fixed-cost living options in senior-centered housing. “I personally plan to retire five years after my death!” he added. Anxiety about the stock market has prompted some risk-averse older investors to explore annuities, which provide steady lifetime income, but at a cost. An annuity is a contract between an investor and an insurance company. A lump sum in a single premium or series of payments is paid to the insurance company. In return, clients receive regular disbursements, either immediately or at some later time. The purpose of annuities is to provide a steady flow of income payments during retirement for one’s lifetime until death. The payment stream depends on the investor’s age and interest rates. For example, $100,000 invested in a single-premium immediate annuity would earn $558 a month for a 65-year-old man; a woman the same age would receive $535 (because she’s statistically likely to live longer and receive more payments). Upon death, the remaining balance of the annuity goes to the insurance company, not the heirs, which can be a problem for parents and grandparents. An annuity with protection against inflation is preferable, according to a February New York Times “Your Money” column. “Potentially, annuities have a role, in particular if a person has not saved enough for retirement,” said Russell. “The portion of the annuity pool who lives to 90, 100 or past 100, if the annuity pool and insurance company are reliable and held together, they get a very good deal. They get peace of mind and a regular check for a long time.” But for seniors who die early or shortly after buying an annuity, it is not the best choice. People who buy annuities get paid out from a combination of their original investment and the investments of those in the annuity pool who have died already. “Yet even if a person lives to 100, they might have come out ahead had they retained and invested the assets,” said Russell. “It all depends on how they were invested, how much they needed to withdraw to live, how they acted when difficulties hit and how markets did over the span of their retirement. Those who retained their assets might have a big pile to will to their heirs or they might have run out of money some years back.” Other disadvantages include high fees and tying up money you might need sooner, planners say. “When proper net-value analysis is done for average–life span persons, the conclusion would be that retaining assets to invest rather than annuitizing would have a higher dollar value,” Russell said. Foster said he does not advise older clients to buy annuities. “Most annuities are highcommission [products], sold by stock brokers and insurance brokers. Buy no-load, low-cost bond funds.” Likewise, Hewell is not a fan. “The two things I tell clients is that the fees are generally twice as expensive as a general investment, one for insurance and one for investment. As a growth investment, annuities are terrible. As a guaranteed income source it is valuable. Anytime there is a volatile market, people turn to annuities.” But older Americans with a solid investment plan who cut costs and delay drawing on Social Security until 70 (or as long as possible) should not be unnerved by market fluctuations. Said Hewell: “I tell people to sit tight and bring them back to the plan to achieve goals we set forth.” Like having enough income to make it to life’s final leg. ||| 26 | ARROYO | 04.16

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ALHAMBRA ALHAMBRA (NEW) Homes Homes Sold Sold Median Price Median Price Median Ft. Median Sq. Sq. Ft. ALTADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. ARCADIA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. EAGLE ROCK Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. GLENDALE Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. LA CAÑADA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. PASADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SAN MARINO Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SIERRA MADRE Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. SOUTH PASADENA Homes Sold Median Price Median Sq. Ft. TOTAL Homes Sold Avg Price/Sq. Ft.

FEB. ’15 ’15 FEB. N/A n/a N/A n/a N/A n/a FEB. ’15 17 $595,000 1692 FEB. ’15 13 $954,000 2216 FEB. ’15 10 $640,000 1371 FEB. ’15 82 $638,000 1571 FEB. ’15 15 $1,595,000 2478 FEB. ’15 89 $680,000 1456 FEB. ’15 10 $2,265,000 3626 FEB. ’15 9 $600,000 1321 FEB. ’15 10 $960,000 1663 FEB. ’15 255 $546

2016 HOMES SOLD

-4.95%

2015

295

AVG. PRICE/SQ. FT.

feb.

HOMES SOLD

+15.69%

feb.

255

HOME SALES

FEB. ’16 FEB.’16 31 $550,000 $498,750 1398 1320 FEB. ’16 29 $683,000 1506 FEB. ’16 22 $972,500 1950 FEB. ’16 17 $704,500 1621 FEB. ’16 85 $590,000 1411 FEB. ’16 19 $1,398,000 2255 FEB. ’16 97 $680,000 1392 FEB. ’16 12 $2,150,000 2692 FEB. ’16 8 $1,061,500 2450 FEB. ’16 6 $886,000 2051 FEB. ’16 295 $519

HOME SALES ABOVE RECENT HOME CLOSINGS IN THE PASADENA WEEKLY FOOTPRINT ADDRESS

ALHAMBRA 129 North 4th St. ALTADENA 1932 Midlothian Drive 2214 Windsor Ave. 822 West Gabrielino Court 1966 Roosevelt Ave. 2190 Winrock Ave. 1920 Roosevelt Ave. 3142 Lincoln Ave. 2837 Reposa Lane 3066 Grandeur Ave. 2859 Highview Ave. ARCADIA 1523 Highland Oaks Drive 26 East Colorado Blvd. 1104 South 1st Ave. 1835 Wilson Ave. 1645 Elevado Ave. 82 Woodland Lane 1218 North Baldwin Ave. 117 East Camino Real Ave. 67 East Arthur Ave. 129 Eldorado St. 527 East Norman Ave. 511 East Norman Ave. 325 California St. #B 527 South 5th Ave. #A 517 South 5th Ave. #B 323 California St. #B 2840 Aduana Drive EAGLE ROCK 5250 Dahlia Drive 5130 Ellenwood Drive 2350 Fair Park Ave. 5081 Highland View Ave. 1471 Hill Drive 5133 Ellenwood Drive 1831 Woodrow Ave. GLENDALE 2845 Kennington Drive 2023 Dublin Drive 861 Cavanagh Road 1028 Kildonan Drive 1335 Moncado Drive 2106 Maginn Drive 1616 Hazbeth Lane 3920 El Lado Drive 1163 Geneva St. 910 North Verdugo Road 514 North Louise St. 1723 West Kenneth Road 1824 Calle Suenos 409 Caruso Ave. 976 Calle Del Pacifico 1211 Imperial Drive 1719 Ben Lomond Drive 976 Calle Amable 2771 East Glenoaks Blvd. 1821 Las Flores Drive 2746 Hermosa Ave. 430 Pioneer Drive 344 Myrtle St.

CLOSE DATE

PRICE

BDRMS.

SQ. FT.

source: CalREsource

YR. BUILT PREV. PRICE

PREV. SOLD

02/01/16

$865,000

2427

1917

02/03/16 02/10/16 02/03/16 02/03/16 02/17/16 02/22/16 02/24/16 02/25/16 02/12/16 02/25/16

$3,200,000 $2,110,000 $1,300,000 $1,298,000 $1,150,000 $961,000 $820,000 $796,500 $768,000 $755,000

4 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

5088 1506 3662 2420 2771 2376 2982 1437 2694 1344

2005 1921 1997 1938 1966 1946 1941 1947 1948 1947

$1,100,000 $975,000 $350,000 $1,225,000

01/23/2003 09/30/2013 10/28/1998 07/15/2015

$700,000 $213,000 $266,000 $800,000 $505,000

06/16/2005 10/31/1995 06/30/1994 06/16/2005 09/18/2015

02/01/16 02/26/16 02/12/16 02/04/16 02/11/16 02/17/16 02/24/16 02/12/16 02/17/16 02/05/16 02/08/16 02/05/16 02/29/16 02/12/16 02/25/16 02/08/16 02/23/16

$3,860,000 $2,000,000 $1,628,000 $1,530,000 $1,360,000 $1,300,000 $1,298,000 $1,245,000 $1,098,000 $1,080,000 $1,050,000 $895,000 $895,000 $880,000 $815,000 $800,000 $755,000

3 0 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 3 3 3 3

1826 1834 2144 2266 2587 3496 2351 2889 1991 2146 1526 1660 2187 2263 1908 2187 1709

1955 1906 1971 1954 1951 1940 1954 1960 1963 1925 1948 1946 2000 2004 2005 2000 1964

$1,575,000

01/03/2014

$1,230,000 $1,200,000 $1,405,000 $1,300,000

08/14/2012 08/23/2012 07/26/2013 02/17/2016

$330,000 $335,000 $735,000 $310,000

05/02/1997 09/26/1996 10/19/2009 08/05/1994

$615,000 $820,000 $700,000 $370,000 $200,000

12/01/2004 02/05/2007 10/27/2006 07/05/2001 09/03/2015

02/29/16 02/05/16 02/19/16 02/02/16 02/03/16 02/19/16 02/26/16

$1,775,000 $1,080,000 $982,500 $855,000 $855,000 $835,000 $791,000

9 5 3 5 2 2 2

4073 2956 2859 1749 1893 1728 1318

1923 1922 1923 1922 1950 1941 1912

$875,000 $220,000

09/05/2014 08/30/1993

$289,000

06/25/1999

02/02/16 02/26/16 02/23/16 02/17/16 02/25/16 02/16/16 02/19/16 02/19/16 02/25/16 02/08/16 02/01/16 02/02/16 02/26/16 02/22/16 02/19/16 02/17/16 02/22/16 02/04/16 02/26/16 02/04/16 02/12/16 02/11/16 02/22/16

$2,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,399,000 $1,300,000 $1,275,000 $1,245,000 $1,150,000 $1,112,500 $1,065,500 $1,050,000 $1,048,000 $1,007,000 $936,000 $935,000 $900,000 $890,000 $885,000 $863,000 $850,000 $850,000 $849,000 $830,000 $799,000

4 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 7 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 3

4390 3165 3037 2790 2431 3057 2732 2551 2469 3236 3996 1898 2451 1493 2528 1825 1975 2041 1740 1884 2198 1232 1490

2012 1980 1931 1980 1928 1965 1954 1960 1930 1947 1927 1925 1990 2008 1989 1952 1949 1989 1951 1937 1920 1910 1921

$565,500 $620,000 $1,060,000 $340,000 $1,215,000

07/02/2010 05/17/2000 04/24/2015 06/03/1980 09/14/2007

$550,000 $440,000 $900,000 $775,000

05/19/2014 08/11/2000 05/17/2004 03/10/2014

$302,000 $960,000

05/28/1993 08/08/2007

$1,000,000 $500,000 $735,000 $750,000

10/26/2005 05/27/2003 10/26/2015 07/02/2010

$819,000 05/09/2013 $400,000 09/01/2011 $705,000 02/18/2016 –continued on page 28

The Arroyo Home Sales Index is calculated from residential home sales in Pasadena and the surrounding communities of South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Eagle Rock, Glendale (including Montrose), Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and Alhambra. Individual home sales data provided by CalREsource. Arroyo Home Sales Index © Arroyo 2016. Complete home sales listings appear each week in Pasadena Weekly.

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GLENDALE 724 East Acacia Ave. 02/04/16 1980 Rangeview Drive 02/12/16 349 Cumberland Road 02/05/16 634 Solway St. 02/12/16 118 South Kenwood St. #302 02/19/16 LA CAÑADA 755 Galaxy Heights Drive 02/05/16 02/09/16 1011 Descanso Drive 4821 Palm Drive 02/03/16 4944 Revlon Drive 02/23/16 907 Valley Crest St. 02/12/16 5253 Vista Lejana Lane 02/01/16 4621 Vineta Ave. 02/02/16 5281 Castle Road 02/10/16 402 Knight Way 02/01/16 4816 Castle Road 02/12/16 5039 Westslope Lane 02/01/16 5310 Angeles Crest Highway 02/10/16 5462 La Forest Drive 02/05/16 4730 Daleridge Road 02/05/16 4640 Hillard Ave. 02/09/16 4415 Wyncrest Way 02/10/16 2040 Hilldale Drive 02/01/16 PASADENA 380 South Arroyo Blvd. 02/08/16 1115 Arden Road 02/17/16 3120 Lombardy Road 02/08/16 57 North Wilson Ave. 02/03/16 920 Granite Drive #408 02/10/16 300 South Orange Grove Blvd. #5 02/05/16 371 South Greenwood Ave. 02/11/16 415 San Juan Place 02/10/16 3343 Martha Circle 02/17/16 108 South El Molino Ave. #107 02/01/16 885 South Orange Grove Blvd. #27 02/05/16 706 East California Blvd. 02/22/16 840 East Green St. #304 02/12/16 380 South Orange Grove Blvd. #5 02/19/16 995 Pepperhill Road 02/29/16 1532 El Sereno Ave. 02/08/16 2300 Casa Grande St. 02/05/16 885 South Orange Grove Blvd. #6 02/10/16 1194 East Washington Blvd. 02/05/16 495 Ave. #64 02/24/16 3650 Shadow Grove Road 02/18/16 3865 Cartwright St. 02/23/16 400 South Oak Ave. 02/26/16 586 East Elizabeth St. 02/10/16 1882 Las Lunas St. 02/19/16 1781 East Mountain St. 02/19/16 305 Santa Paula Ave. 02/25/16 2656 Topsfield St. 02/23/16 1281 East Orange Grove Blvd. 02/04/16 1472 Wesley Ave. 02/10/16 2076 North Summit Ave. 02/18/16 283 South Vinedo Ave. 02/08/16 469 Sycamore Glen 02/09/16 430 South Santa Anita Ave. 02/16/16 1265 Riviera Drive 02/18/16 100 West Tremont St. 02/04/16 1414 Cheviotdale Drive 02/25/16 394 El Encanto Drive 02/29/16 SAN MARINO 1411 Circle Drive 02/03/16 02/08/16 1520 Circle Drive 2215 Ashbourne Drive 02/17/16 605 Chaucer Road 02/29/16 1710 Durklyn Court 02/10/16 1414 Wilson Ave. 02/10/16 2184 Adair St. 02/10/16 1210 Huntington Drive 02/29/16 2159 Lorain Road 02/01/16 2838 Woodlawn Ave. 02/24/16 1901 South Euclid Ave. 02/26/16 1285 South San Gabriel Blvd. 02/19/16 SIERRA MADRE 462 Ida May Lane 02/26/16 668 East Sierra Madre Blvd. 02/08/16 251 Rancho Road 02/22/16 125 Lowell Ave. 02/26/16 413 Mariposa Ave. 02/26/16 SOUTH PASADENA 520 Floral Park Terrace 02/24/16 02/25/16 1504 Laurel St. 2029 Cambridge Place 02/25/16 841 Bank St. 02/23/16 1714 Via Del Rey 02/01/16 1360 Oak Hill Place 02/24/16 28 | ARROYO | 04.16

PRICE

BDRMS.

SQ. FT.

YR. BUILT PREV. PRICE

$785,000 $775,000 $770,000 $770,000 $769,000

5 3 4 2 0

1884 1374 2216 1278 0

1935 1940 1953 1953

$990,000 $2,800,000 $1,940,000 $1,850,000 $1,800,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,690,000 $1,540,000 $1,425,000 $1,398,000 $1,299,000 $1,100,000 $1,088,000 $950,000 $875,000 $815,000

3 5 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 2 2 3 2 3 3

1932 3952 3747 1135 3086 2882 1968 2806 3066 2280 2431 2255 1683 1636 1054 1504 2025

$3,200,000 $2,600,000 $2,300,000 $1,550,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,185,000 $1,150,000 $1,100,000 $1,065,000 $1,028,000 $1,020,000 $985,000 $985,000 $955,000 $935,000 $935,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $920,000 $900,000 $895,000 $878,000 $876,500 $865,000 $852,000 $844,000 $790,000 $783,000 $780,000 $765,000 $759,000 $755,000 $750,500 $750,000 $750,000

5 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 8 3 3 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 2 3 2 4 5 4 2 3 2 3 2 2 2

$14,438,000 $6,960,000 $3,400,000 $3,260,000 $2,780,000 $2,350,000 $1,950,000 $1,680,000 $1,500,000 $1,465,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000

PREV. SOLD

$650,000 $571,000

12/16/2009 04/14/2005

1974 1945 1902 1947 1947 1978 1948 1951 1951 2007 1951 1951 1955 1950 1948 1962 1968

$486,000 $1,600,000 $2,245,000 $750,000 $1,585,000 $1,070,000 $258,000 $82,500 $1,410,000 $1,105,000 $355,000 $103,000

09/10/2002 05/26/2005 06/05/2007 05/31/2013 07/28/2011 08/09/2011 08/09/1985 01/18/1977 02/14/2007 04/27/2010 04/23/1991 04/18/1979

$900,000 $82,000

05/08/2008 04/22/1971

$1,400,000

07/21/2015

5091 4041 2722 1578 2330 2720 1961 1980 1853 2139 2081 1808 2223 2025 1856 3237 1744 2544 2267 1534 2437 2478 1401 1884 1640 2126 1372 1845 2382 2306 2108 1130 1581 1565 1784 1160 1447 1175

1919 1916 1964 1915 2009 1991 1936 1957 1950 2004 1973 1929 2006 1965 1951 1925 1947 1973 1913 1923 1951 1951 1928 1918 1922 1947 1951 1941 1920 1929 1950 1929 1947 1939 1955 1929 1999 1948

$345,000 $2,560,000

04/15/1983 05/22/2015

$1,280,000

04/21/2014

$750,000 $950,000 $350,000

01/16/2002 08/21/2015 12/29/1988

$800,000 $495,000 $275,000 $868,000 $670,000 $680,000 $820,000 $660,000 $655,000 $591,000 $725,000

07/01/2011 05/04/1989 03/25/1988 09/01/2009 10/27/2009 02/20/2015 11/23/2005 01/09/2012 10/06/2011 09/10/2014 08/12/2015

$314,000 $278,000 $590,000 $690,000 $775,000 $395,000

06/12/1996 04/04/1996 03/04/2005 01/14/2010 02/25/2015 02/11/2013

$800,000

09/24/2007

$590,000 $510,000

07/21/2015 04/28/2009

$420,000 $747,000

12/09/2014 05/13/2005

3 5 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 2

3152 5096 3351 3812 3276 2715 2669 2356 1795 1478 1992 1456

1947 1929 1939 1951 1960 1963 1928 1949 1935 1949 1925 1948

$1,675,010 $2,928,000 $875,000 $415,000 $2,198,000 $1,168,000 $780,500 $1,280,000 $310,000

08/02/1994 08/30/2012 06/29/1994 01/28/1986 01/15/2010 03/31/2005 04/25/2002 08/10/2012 08/01/1986

$334,000

05/31/1988

$2,100,000 $1,384,000 $1,370,000 $1,275,000 $848,000

5 4 4 3 0

3856 3881 2450 2782 0

1996 1989 1950 1948

$2,000,000 $1,300,000 $1,165,000 $950,000

05/30/2007 02/16/2006 12/12/2012 06/01/2015

$1,515,000 $1,200,000 $945,000 $827,000 $780,000 $752,000

5 4 4 2 5 3

3253 2482 1728 1080 2373 992

1950 1910 1923 1949 1964 1951

$400,000

07/10/1997

$620,000 $381,500 $351,000

08/20/2012 09/01/1994 05/24/2002

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THERE ARE OPTIONS Today’s elders have choices that their parents did not. Some are aging in place, remaining in their homes with appropriate medical care and social interaction. Others are in assisted living communities, where they have easy access to medical facilities while enjoying the social perks of group living. And still others are opting for full-care retirement homes, where health care needs can be addressed around the clock. “Whenever I do seminars on senior living options, most of the audience responds that they want to “stay at home” as long as they are able versus “going into a Home,” says Mikki Porretta, the Director, Senior Services Division/Senior Estates Director, Christies Great Estates. “Most of those that choose to stay at home as long as possible still have an outdated vision of ‘THE HOME’. I have visited many of the senior communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley and believe me they don’t resemble the earlier version of the ‘HOME’. The demographics have changed so much since the first of the Baby Boomers are now turning 70 this year. Competition is stiff among the senior communities, and most now are like taking a cruise on dry land.” Ashley Mirone is the Vice President of Business Development at Home Care Assistance, a company that helps those who are in an independent living situation but still need some help. She notes that older adults are living longer than previous generations, mostly attributable to healthier lifestyles. “However, the majority will still face the challenges of maintaining their independence,” she notes. “Many also prefer to remain in their own home as they age.” Home Care Assistance provides that with what they term the “Balanced Care Method,” which is based on the lifestyle choices of those who live the longest and healthiest lives on earth. “It focuses as much on quality of life as on longevity,” Mirone says. “It emphasizes healthy nutrition, physical and mental exercise, and a purposeful and calm lifestyle.” The Hillcrest retirement community in leafy La Verne offers a similar emphasis on lifestyle, prominently mentioning “mind, body and spirit” as its unifying goal. To achieve that, the facility has developed a –continued on page 34 04.16 | ARROYO | 33

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“Wellness Model” that embraces seven distinct areas of human health and well-being, including body, mind, spirit, environment, emotion, relationships and pursuits. Its residents are described as active volunteers, students, thespians, athletes, woodworkers, artists and gardeners, all surrounded by recreational opportunities, services and, of course, exceptional health care. FOUR TYPES OF CARE Richard Kale, the Executive Vice President of Regency Park Senior Living, which operates the Fair Oaks Senior Living complex in –continued on page 36

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Pasadena, notes there are four distinct living options for seniors in Pasadena via his company: 1) Independent Living, which includes lodging, food, housekeeping, transportation and socializing; 2) Assisted Living, which adds assistance with the activities of daily life, including laundry, bathing, dressing and medication management; 3) Personalized Assisted Living, for those individuals with beginning signs of memory loss; and 4) Memory Care, for our residents with middle to later stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia. “All of our communities offer a variety of amenities and activities that are designed to appeal to the senior population,” says Kale. “Generally, these include 24-hour staffing, restaurant-style dining, daily housekeeping, free local transportation, daytime and evening outings, physical fitness classes, lectures, book clubs, card games and the like. We also have on-site physical therapy centers and beauty salons.” Regency Park Senior Living has won numerous “Best of Pasadena” awards, Kale notes proudly. Peggy Buchanan, the Executive Director of the Pasadena Village (there are 190 such facilities in the United States) attributes longer lives and better consciousness of health and socialization as keys to contributing to senior living changes. But she also claims that today’s seniors are savvier with technology and more open to new experiences, which can lead to some. –continued on page 39

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“The beauty of the Village is that it is a member-driven organization, so we don’t have to worry about accommodating these changes,” Buchanan says. “They do it. If someone is interested in hiking, bird watching, writing their memoirs, playing bridge, reading books, playing ping pong, forming a support group, going out to a new restaurant, there are others who join them and they form an affinity group to continue that activity.” The Village also has members who plan educational programs dealing with the tough issues of aging; members who organize cultural outings; members who design trips using only public transportation; and members who arrange ways to declutter and shred documents. In addition, these members help each other by providing services such as rides, household chores, meals, errands, dog walking, visits and more. “The most unique aspect of The Pasadena Village is that we are NOT a place,” says Buchanan. “We are a group of older adults coming together to support each other as we age.” All of these changes will not only affect the seniors who participate in these programs and live at the facilities, but will also impact the larger society. Moving to group homes means more housing is available for younger generations; increased activities mean greater support for arts and leisure; and use of public recreation can spur new growth. All of which means that by the time Millennials are ready to retire, they will likely have opportunities even greater than those currently available. Meaning that, one more time, the Baby Boomers are driving change for the better. ||||

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS PREVIEW A+ ADVENTIST CHILDREN CENTER FULL DAY We gear our program to the younger group of Kinder-1st grade. A few older siblings come up to age 9. Continued education through the summer with crafts, cooking & swimming classes at YMCA for an additional fee. Ages: Kinder 5yrs-3rd grade 9yrs, Dates: June 13-August 12, Times: 6:30am–6:00pm, Tuition: Reg. Registration $50, Wkly $175, Daily $40, (Limited to 12 Students only. First Come First serve), Registration Deadline: On-going-First come First serve 234 N. Isabel Street Glendale 91206 (818) 241-9353 aplusadventist@yahoo.com aplusadventist.com

ALTADENA STABLES SUMMER HORSE CAMP FULL DAY, HALF DAY, SPORTS, ANIMALS Altadena Stables offer an all-encompassing experience. Campers of all skill levels participate in daily riding instruction focusing on the foundational skills; posture, balance and nonverbal communication. Campers create a special bond with” their” horse as they brush, bathe, feed, water and learn to understand his body language. Safety is a priority. Ages: 5-17 (Number of 5 and 6 year olds is limited), Dates: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 25-29, Times: 8:30-2:30, Tuition: Full Day $550, Half Day $350, Registration Deadline: Open until full. Camp spots fill quickly. 3064 Ridgeview Dr. Altadena, 91001 (818) 797-2012 altadenastables@yahoo.com altadenastables.com

ARROYO PACIFIC ACADEMY FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Arroyo Pacific Academy will be offering Summer School from June 15 – July 20. July 4th is a school holiday. Class size is limited based on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrichment courses and high school readiness courses are open to seventh and eighth graders. Courses will be offered based on sufficient student enrollment. Ages: 7th thru 12th grade, Dates: June 15-July 20, Times: 8:30am-2:00pm, Tuition: $600-$1500, Registration Deadline: May 31, 2016 Arroyo Pacific Academy, 41 West Santa Clara Street, Arcadia (626) 294-0661 kcdeagon@arroyopacific. org www.arroyopacific.org

BARNHART SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP FULL DAY, ARTS, SPORTS Barnhart School provides the perfect solution to your search for a summer program for your children. Our full day summer camp begins June 13th through June 17th with another round from August 1st-August 12th. We begin our camp experience at 8am and run through 4:30pm. Lunch, snacks, and field trips are provided during the week. Visit us online for more information. Ages: 5-14 years old, Dates: June 13- June 17 and August 1- August 12. Times: 8:00am-4:30pm, Tuition: $285 for the whole week. $240 if registered by April 25, 2016, Registration Deadline: June 10, 2016 240 W. Colorado Blvd. Arcadia, 91007 (626) 566-2348 jmorgan@barnhartschool.org www.barnhartschool.org

BOSCO TECH SUMMER PROGRAM FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Boys and girls in grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to explore technology, algebra, and robotics in our unique technology facilities. Students can also spend the afternoon in our sports camps either learning a new sport or perfecting their technique in 5 different sports. Ages: Incoming 6th grade-incoming 8th grade, Dates: July 5-July 31, Times: 7:45am-3:00pm, Tuition: $125 - $250 per class or sport camp, Registration Deadline: June 22, 2016 or until all spots have been filled. 1151 San Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 940-2000 generalinfo@boscotech.edu www.boscotech. edu/summer-programs/.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PASADENA FULL DAY, ARTS, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS We offer fun and educational games, activities to prevent summer learning loss, state-of-the-art computer centers, recreational swimming, swim lessons, field trips, sports and athletics, free breakfast and lunch, and much more! Ages: 6-18 years old, Dates: Monday, June 6 to Friday, July 29, Times: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-6:00pm, Tuition: $75 (tuition assistance available) for ages 6-12. Teenagers, ages 13-18, are free, Registration Deadline: First come, first served (starting May 1) until cap is reached. Slavik Branch, 3230 East Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena 91107 (626) 449-1953 Mackenzie-Scott Branch, 2020 North Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, (626)798-3925 Administration (626) 449-9100 info@bgcpasadena.org www.bgcpasadena.org

CALIFORNIA DANCEARTS JUNIOR DANCE INTENSIVE-DYNAMO DANCE 2016 HALF DAY, ARTS, DANCE Summer program for younger children that will help them build confidence and increase skills with a fun variety of dance styles. Try out new styles of dancing and make improvements to become a Dance Dynamo! Each 2-hour day features ballet classes with alternating Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, or Creative dance. Ages: 5-7 years old, Date: May 24-June 9 and June 14-June 30, Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:306:30pm, Tuition: $200 for each 3-week session, Registration Deadline: April 29, 2016 California DanceArts, 4490 Cornishon Ave #6, La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 790-7924 info@CalDanceArts. com www.CalDanceArts.com/classes/summer-session

CAMP FOX YMCA OF GLENDALE AT FOX LANDING OVERNIGHT Continuous Camping since 1926 serving boys/girls of all ages. You experience “Landlubber” and “Oceanfront” activities. Camps are 7 days and 6 nights departing by charter boat from the Queen Mary. Activities include: Tubing, Archery, Kayaking, Climbing Walls, Stand-up Paddle boarding, Volleyball, Ropes Course, Fishing, Hiking, Ocean Swimming (marked area), Snorkeling and much more. Ages: 3 weeks ages 8-17, 1 week ages 11-14 and 1 week ages 14-17 – all Coed weeks, Dates: Coed Youth 1 ages 8-17, June 12 – 18, Coed Youth 2 ages 8-17 July 31 -August 6, Coed Youth 3 ages 8-17 August 7 – 13, Junior High Coed ages 10-14 July 17 – 23, High School Coed ages 14-17 ages 14-17 July 24 – 30, Times: Sunday departures and Saturday returns, Tuition: YMCA Member $630/Non-Member $655 Tuition includes round trip charter boat transportation to Camp Fox and back to Queen Mary, all meals, all Activities, all housing accommodations and specially trained staff as leaders, directors and program specialists, Registration Deadline: Until camps are full. Camp Fox located at Buttonshell Beach on Catalina Island (by Long Point Cove) 5 miles north of Avalon. YMCA of Glendale – 140 N. Louise Str. – Glendale, CA – 91206, YMCA of Glendale Camp Department (818) 696-2581 rcalame@glenymca.org glenymca.org

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CAMP KIDS KLUB FULL DAY, HALF DAY, OVERNIGHT, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Camp Kids Klub empowers your child to explore from the mountains to the sea, and everything in between! Our Pasadena summer camps offer something for everyone, including Science, Paintball, horseback riding lessons and much more! Our staff is committed to providing every camper with the most amazing summer camp experience! Ages: 5 years old to entering 9th grade, Dates: All Summer June 6th-Sept. 9th, Times: 7:30am to 6pm with additional morning and evening hours available, Tuition: Entering 1st- 2nd grade: $415 weekly, Entering 3rd-5th grades: $450 weekly, Entering 6th -9th grades: $500 weekly. *Optional overnights, specialty camps, and half day camps have varied rates, Registration Deadline: No registration deadline. Early Bird Discount Deadline is March 31st. Summer Camp Address: 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena CA 91105, Kids Klub Business Address: 380 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105 (626) 941-5583 camp@kidsklub.us www.CampKidsKlub.us

CAMP SHI’INI FULL DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Camp Shi’ini is a 5-week Native American themed day-camp in Pasadena. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, archery, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, a month-long treasure hunt, and more! Campers are picked-up from home in brand-new 2016 camp vans. Camp Shi’ini was established in 1947 and has a remarkable 6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio! Ages: 4-13 years old, Dates: Monday June 20, 2016 – Friday July 22, 2016 (5 weeks), Times: 9:15 am – 3:45 pm (Extended care is 8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Tuition: $2,435 (for 5 Days per Week), $1,595 (for Monday/ Wednesday/Friday only), $925 (for Tuesday/Thursday only) Registration Deadline: First-Come, First-Served 1768 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 922-0945 camp@shi-ini.com www.campshi-ini. com

CHANDLER SCHOOL SUMMER @CHANDLER FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, FIELD TRIPS Summer@Chandler offers a variety of educational, recreational and social activities. Each Camp session has its own activity-based theme, with activities including crafts, sports, outdoor play and field trips. Enrichment Classes feature courses where students can spend five weeks to sharpen academic skills and explore new extra curricular frontiers! Ages: 5-14 years old, Dates: June 13-July 29, 2016, Times: 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. Extended Care: 7:15 – 8:00 a.m., 3:00-6:00 p.m., Tuition: Camp: $325 per week/ Enrichment Classes 1 week session: $180 per class, 5 week session: $345 a class, Registration Deadline: We do not have a registration deadline 1005 Armada Drive Pasadena 91103 (626) 795-9310 abrown@chandlerschool.org www.chandlerschool. org/summeratchandler

CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER’S SUMMER EXPLORATION CAMPS FULL DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, SPECIAL NEEDS The CEC’s nine-week Exploration Day Camp offers themed activities, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and sports. Each week includes at least one field trip and a visit from a special guest. Specialty camps include Descanso Discoveries, Horse Camp, and before- and after-summer school care for Assistance League of Flintridge and Pasadena Educational Foundation. Children swim at the Caltech pool, play outdoors, and participate in indoor activities. Ages: Children entering 1st-7th grade, Dates: June 6-September 2, Times: 7am-6pm, Tuition: 5 days: $408; 3 days: $267; 2 days: $193, Registration Deadline: June 6 140 Foothill Blvd. La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 354-3418 cec@ceconline.org ceconline.org

CLAIRBOURN SUMMER ADVANTAGE FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Now enrolling preschool through sixth-grade students! The Preschool & Kindergarten Programs are designed to help young students be confident, successful learners. The 1st-6th Grade Advantage Program offers over 30 academic, developmental, and creative workshops. Give your child an advantage today! Dates: June 20 to July 15. Register by May 15. Ages: Preschool to 6th Grade, Dates: June 20 to July 15, Times: 9:00 to 3:15* (varies with program selection), Tuition: (varies with program selection – rates are published on brochure at www.clairbourn. org/summer, Registration Deadline: May 15, 2016 8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775 (626) 286-3108 jhawes@clairbourn.org http://www.clairbourn.org/summer

CITY OF SAN MARINO CAMP LACY FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS Experience a fun and enriching summer with Camp Lacy! We offer an exciting blend of activities and experiences for children entering K-8th grades. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff, campers learn new skills, build self-confidence, and establish new friendships. Ages: K-8th grade, Dates: June 6- August 6, Times: Half Days - 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm, Full Day- 8am6pm, Tuition: Check our Spring Guide for Details, Registration Deadline: One week prior to desired day 5160 Pasqualito Dr., San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 403-2200 recreation@cityofsanmarino.org www.ci.sanmarino.ca.us

COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL FILM, WRITING AND ACTING CAMPS FULL DAY, ARTS If you’re a High School student with a passion for Film Production, Film Visual Effects, Acting, Creative Writing or other areas of the Digital Arts, and you’re looking for a program where you can pursue your creative talent and also earn college credits, Columbia College Hollywood’s High School programs are right for you. Ages: 15-18 years old, Dates: Various beginning July 6, 2016 and ending August 13, 2016, Times: Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, Tuition: $1,995 to $2,595 depending on program selected, Registration Deadline: May 1, 2016 18618 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 345-8414 workshops@columbiacollege.edu www.columbiacolege.edu

CRESTVIEW SUMMER ACADEMY OFFERED BY PARKER-ANDERSON ENRICHMENT FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Crestview Summer Academy, offered by Parker-Anderson Enrichment, welcomes students entering grades K-6. For six weeks of summer, we provide activities that enthuse, educate and excite! We offer flexible schedules to allow students to take advantage of a wide variety of offerings which can fit into their unique summer schedule. Ages: 5-12 years old, Dates: 6/20-7/29, Times: 8am-6pm, Tuition: $185/workshop, Registration Deadline: June 19th 140 Foothill Blvd, La Canada 91011 (818) 249-5599 la@parker-anderson.org www.parker-anderson.org

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DESTINATION SCIENCE THE FUN SCIENCE DAY CAMP FOR CURIOUS KIDS 5 - 11 YRS! FULL DAY, NATURE & SCIENCE DS kids have “Aha!” moments of creativity and discovery while building and experimenting with astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. We make STEM learning an adventure! 2016 Topics: Robot Challenge Science Camp, Roller Coaster Science Camp, Amazing Superhero Physics Science Camp, Space Quest Science Camp! Ages: 5-11 years old, Dates: Opens June 18th through August 12th, Times: 9am to 3pm Extended Care is Optional, Tuition: $339-week, Registration Deadline: Open Multiple Locations! (888) 909-2822 info@destinationscience.org destinationscience.org

HIGH POINT ACADEMY: GOLDEN SUMMER OF FUN AND ENRICHMENT FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Summer Enrichment: High Point hosts a variety of academic and enrichment classes that offer the chance for children to explore technology and science, play sports and games, review academics, create artistic masterpieces, make new friends, and have fun! New offerings include: Music and Musical Theater, STEM / STEAM, French, Kids Zumba. Pre-Summer Fun, Science, and Exploration Camp which focuses on having a great time with science, games, activities, as well as enjoying the local sites and culture. High Point Academy’s Vex Kits and Minecraft Mods Camp is for students with experience in robotics and the original Minecraft game. Ages: Enrichment Camp-K-8, Pre-summer-1-6, Vex & Minecraft-4-6, Dates: Enrichment CampJune 27-July 22, Pre-summer-June 13-24, Vex & Minecraft- July 5-July 22, Times: Enrichment Camp8:00am-6:00pm, Pre-summer- 8:00am-5:00pm, Vex & Minecraft- 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuition: Enrichment Camp- $200 per class, $150 reg fee, Pre-summer- $675, Vex & Minecraft- $750, Registration Deadline: June 27, 2016 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 798-8989 ext. 46 ssisson@highpointacademy. org www.highpointacademy.org

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT ACADEMY FULL DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Academy provides students in Kindergarten through 8th grade with advanced enrichment classes that promote exploration and application of knowledge. Courses provide compelling content and appropriate challenges taught at a flexible pace with small classes by highly qualified, dedicated professionals. Ages: K-8th grade, Dates: June 13, 2016-July 1, 2016 & July 11, 2016-July 29, 2016, Times: 3 weeks, 5 x week (M-F), Tuition: $525 (1), $1,000 (2), $1450 (3), $1900 (4/full day); Financial Aid available, Registration Deadline: June 6, 2016 (626) 403-8900 ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org http://educationaladvancement.org/ programs/iea-academy/academy-specifics/

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT EXPLORE FULL DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS IEA’s EXPLORE offers a unique opportunity for high-potential secondary students to learn about working in a variety of professional settings. Externs advance their skills through the pursuit of knowledge, involvement in research, and exposure to learning experiences. Each participant grows intellectually and personally, while making pertinent and lasting connections with their mentors and peers. Ages: Students currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade, Dates: Session 1: Monday, June 13-Friday June 24; Session 2: Monday, June 27- Friday, July 8 (with July 4th off); Session 3: Monday, July 11-Friday, July 22, Times: Full Day, Tuition: $650 per session; Financial Aid Available, Registration Deadline: April 22, 2016 Sites throughout Greater Los Angeles (626) 403-8900 ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org http://educationaladvancement.org/programs/iea-explore/apprenticeship-specifics/

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT YUNASA OVERNIGHT, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Geared toward the unique needs of gifted children, while offering all the enjoyment of a traditional summer sleep-away camp, Yunasa provides a combination of traditional camp activities and special workshops designed specifically to help gifted children learn more about themselves as they develop greater awareness and self-acceptance. Ages: 10-14 years old, Dates: June 19-26; July 30-August 6, Times: Week long sleep away camp, Tuition: $1,600. Financial aid available, Registration Deadline: April 1, 2016 Camps are located in Colorado and Michigan, (626) 403-8900 ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org http://educationaladvancement.org/programs/yunasa/specifics/

ITENNIS KIDS SUMMER CAMP FULL DAY, HALF DAY, SPORTS iTennis Summer Camps are designed for players of all abilities and include lots of fun, exercise and camaraderie! Morning tennis instruction by Certified Pros supplemented with afternoon match play or off-site recreation including laser tag, bowling, golf, swimming and more! Rose Bowl, South Pasadena, Arcadia and South El Monte locations. Ages: 6-16 years old, Dates: June 6 thru August 26, 2016, Times: 9:00-4:00 pm Monday thru Friday, Tuition: $425/wk. Full-Day or $260/wk. Half-Day, Registration Deadline: 15% discount available thru April 30, 2016 920 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 258-4178 summercamp@i-tennis.com www.itennis.com

JUSTINE SHERMAN’S SUMMER FUNDAMENTALS HALF DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, OUTDOORS Looking to boost your child’s reading, writing, and math skills this summer? JSA offers Summer FUNdamentals, a 4 week academic day camp with evidenced-based instruction in decoding, spelling, reading comprehension, written language, and mathematical reasoning and calculation. Sign up for all five hours for an amazing package discount. Ages: 5-12 years old, Dates: July 11th – August 5th (4 weeks M-F), Times: 8am-1pm, Tuition: Super early bird tuition - $2,500 (100 hours instruction), Registration Deadline: Super Early Bird Registration April 1st 2016/ Early Bird Registration June 1st 55 Auburn Ave. Ste. A, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-1729 justine@justineshermanslp.com http:// justineshermanslp.com/education.php

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KIDSPACE SUMMER CAMP 2016 FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE • Little Learners Camp (nature-themed, for 4-5 year olds only) – June 13 -17 • Art Adventures Camp – June 20 - 24 • Bug Band Camp – June 27 – July 1 • Mad Scientist Camp – July 11 - 15 • Mystery Detectives Camp – July 18 - 22 • Amazing Animals Camp – August 1 - 5 • JPL Outer Space Camp – August 8 – 12 Welcome to the wonderful world of Kidspace Summer Camps! We have an exciting lineup of programs this year that promise to transport your child to a world of exploration and adventure where they will create lasting memories. Help your child discover their inner artist, scientist, or naturalist! Ages: 5 to 8 yrs, 4 to 5 yrs for Little Learners Camp ONLY, Dates: June 13 – August 12 (each week has a different theme and separate registration), Times: Full Day 9am – 5pm, Half-Day Morning 9am – 1pm, Half-Day Afternoon 1pm - 5pm, Tuition: Full Day $ 450, Half-Day $250, Registration Deadline: Registration open until it sells out 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 243-4501- Camp Contact Brooke Applegate bapplegate@kidspacemuseum.org kidspacemuseum.org

LA CANADA PREPARATORY LA CANADA PREPARATORY ACADEMIC SUMMER SCHOOL FULL DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS La Canada Preparatory (4th-8th grade) offers two three-week academic summer school sessions focused on the core subjects of language arts, science and math. Families have the option to focus on a single subject or can even add an assortment of enrichment classes to their student’s individualized program. Ages: 4th-8th grade, Dates: Session One: June 20-July 18, 2016/ Session Two: July 11-July 29, 2016/ Both Sessions: June 20-July 29, 2016, Times: 9am-3pm, Tuition: Three week full day $1,025/ six week full day $1,850, Registration Deadline: none 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Canada 91011 (818) 952-8099 tlc@thelearningcastle.com thelearningcastle.com

MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE CAMPS FULL DAY, HALF DAY, SPORTS Maranatha Challenge Camps help young people develop their athletic skills in a safe, supportive, and Christ-honoring environment. Under the direction of high school coaches, your child will be taught sportspecific fundamentals, along with skills and techniques to help improve his/her overall performance. Integrity, character, and sportsmanship are essential attributes of a quality athlete; campers will be taught the importance of these attributes and challenged to implement them in their daily lives. Ages: 4th grade – 9th grade, Dates: June 13 – July 29, exact dates vary for each camp, Times: Varies for each camp, Tuition: $125-$300, Registration Deadline: N/A 169 South Saint John Avenue, Pasadena CA 91105 (626) 817-4000 ChallengeCamp@mhs-hs.org www. maranthahighschool/chllengecamps

NORTHWEST EDUCATION CENTER & MUSEUM FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE, SCIENCE, ENRICHMENT & ACADEMICS Discover the Northwest Education Center & Museum’s amazing exhibits and enrichments. Offering Spring/Summer International Arts Classes and Education all in a vibrant Museum setting. For children ages 5-12 this is an amazing program offering cartoon drawing, animation, calligraphy and much more! Your Child will be inspired by the exciting Museum exhibits, including Planet Ocean, Rainforest and Outer Space! You can also visit our Good News Book and Gift Shop and call about our Birthday Parties! Ages: 5-12, 2050 North Lincoln Ave, Pasadena 91103 CALL (626) 201-8204 www.nweducationcenter.com

PACIFIC OAKS CHILDREN’S SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS Pacific Oaks Children’s School summer program provides two to five year olds a summertime curriculum designed to nurture inquisitive learners throughout the six-week and all-day sessions. The programs offer teacher-directed and child-initiated activities including TinkerLab, Hands-on Science, Water World, Art, Music, and other constructive projects. Our Infant/Toddler program provides two hours of exploration and developmental learning in an environment designed especially for very young children. Children are free to explore engaging indoor and outdoor spaces complete with plentiful learning opportunities while their parents or caregivers get to share valuable time with their child as they experience new milestones and accomplishments. Ages: Infant/Toddler Parent Participation Program: 6 months to 2 years, Preschool Program: 2 years to 5 years old, Dates: Infant/Toddler Parent Participation Program: Varies June 21 to August 6 Preschool Program: Mornings, June 22 to August 5, Full Day June 22 to August 24, Times: Infant/Toddler Parent Participation Program: 9:30-11:30am (T&TH or W&F or Sat) Preschool Program: 9-12pm or 8:15 to 5:30pm, Tuition: Infant/Toddler Parent Participation Program: 2 Days - $1080, Saturdays -$540, Preschool Program: Mornings 6 weeks - $1900, Full Day 9 weeks - $4200, Registration Deadline: April 2016 714 W. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 529-8011 pacificoakschildrensschool.org

PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUN IN THE SUN/SPORTS CAMP/MUSIC ACADEMY FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, MUSIC PCS summer fun includes day camp adventures with awesome field trips with “Big Yellow House”, virtual travel exploration with Passports to Adventures, plus Cougar Sports Camp for kids entering 5th thru 8th grade, and instrument instruction at the Music Academy. Programs for preschoolers, 2 to 5 years, and kids starting TK/Kindergarten in the fall can jump start their learning at Kinder Camp. Ages: 2 years to 13 years (preschool to 8th grade), Dates: June 13th- August 5th, 2016, Times: Preschool, Kinder Camp & Big Yellow House: 7am to 6pm (with options for half days in preschool & Kinder Camp), Passports to Adventures: 9am-12pm, Cougar Sports Camp: 8am – 12pm, Music Academy: varies, Tuition: Ranges from $125 to $325 per week depending on camp and program, Registration Deadline: Varies by program. See information on website. 1515 N. Los Robles Avenue, (626) 791-1214 sallen@pasadenachristian.org www.pasadenachristian.org

PASADENA LANGUAGE SUMMER FUN WITH LANGUAGE HALF DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Learning a new language is fun! Learn Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish in a full immersion language program that engages children through music, movements, drawing, role play, and story time. Ages: 4-12 years old, Dates: June 20th –July 14th 2016, Times: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm (2 days per week for each age group: 4-7 years old, and 8-12 years old), Tuition: $595, Registration Deadline: June 6th 2016 46 Smith Alley, Suite 240, Pasadena, CA, 91103 (626) 844-5003 info@pasadenalanguage.com www.pasadenalanguage.com

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PEF SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS The PEF Summer Enrichment Program is 5-weeks long offering 100 classes across 5 Pasadena locations for students grade K-12. The classes mix academic subjects with creative hands-on projects taught by some of the best PUSD teachers, and will inspire students for the upcoming school year ahead. Ages: 5-18 years old, Dates: June 13-July 14, Times: 8:00 am- 12:00pm, Tuition: PUSD students: (K-8 grade) $420, (9-12 grade) $250; Non-PUSD student: (K-8 grade) $500, (9-12 grade) $300, Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016 Program is located at 5 PUSD campuses: Don Benito, Jackson, McKinley, San Rafael, and PUSD Headquarters, (626) 396-3625 pefsummer@pasedfoundation.org www.pased.org/summer

PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS FULL DAY, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, MUSICAL THEATER, GUITAR, FILMMAKING, STAGE F/X MAKEUP, MAGIC, PHOTOGRAPHY & ROCK THE MIC. Voted LA Parent Magazine’s Best Summer Camp! Spend your summer days in any of PAW’s awardwinning Camps: Musical Theater, Guitar, Rock the Mic, Filmmaking, Magic, Stage F/X Make-up, or Photography Camp! The ultimate “Arts” experience from rehearsal to performance. Make friends and lifelong memories. Camps for ages 5-15. Ages: 5-15 years old, Dates: One & Two Week sessions from - June 13 to August 19, Times: Doors open at 7:30am. Camp Hours 8:45am to 3:00pm. Extended Day offered until 5:00pm, Tuition: $365 for one week sessions. $645 for two week sessions, Registration Deadline: Registration now open and available until all camp spaces are taken. Camp Held at - Neighborhood Church 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103 (310) 827-8827 performingartsla@aol.com www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com

PROJECT SCIENTIST FULL DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS, GIRLS ONLY, STEM Would your daughter aged 4-12, benefit from a community of like-minded girls that enjoy exploring through the sciences and celebrating their accomplishments, then Project Scientist is a place just for her! Surrounded by brilliant STEM professionals, your daughter will be inspired and provided the tools to reach her highest potential. Ages: Girls 4-12 years old, Dates: June 20, 2016 to August 5, 2016, Times: 8:30 to 5:30, Tuition: $725, Registration Deadline: May 31 1200 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, Ca 91125 (704) 313-9118 info@projectscientist.org https://projectscientist.org

SOUTH PASADENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPEF SUMMER ACADEMIC & SPORTS CAMPS HALF DAY, ARTS, ENRICHMENT, SPORTS Register now for SPEF’s Summer Academic and Sports Camps. Join Coding, Art Immersion, Spanish Immersion, A.C. Green Basketball, Golf, and Brit-West Soccer Camps. SPEF Academic Camps provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in specific areas of interest and keep engaged during summer months. Sports Camps are appropriate for beginners to more experienced players and focus on skills development, rules of play, sportsmanship, character and leadership development and teamwork. Ages: Grades 1-12, Dates: Various weeks throughout Summer, starting June 13. Times: 9:00am2:00pm depending on the camp. Tuition: $195-$350. Registration Deadline: Register online now. Various camp sites in South Pasadena (626) 441-5810 ext. 1163 spetersen@spef4kids.org www.spef4kids.org

SOUTH PASADENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPEF SUMMER SCHOOL FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS There are opportunities for everyone at South Pasadena’s popular K-12 Summer School. Take classes such as Robotics, Science, History, Languages, Writing, Sports, Arts, Theater and Math. Classes are fun and hands-on, allowing students opportunities to engage in the curriculum in unique ways. High School allows students to gain credits, advance in academics, or make up credits. Ages: Grades K-12, Dates: June 20, 2016-July 22, 2016, Times: 8:00am-2:30pm depending on classes chosen, Tuition: Varies depending on classes chosen. Registration Deadline: Register online now. Various South Pasadena school sites, (626) 441-5810 ext. 1163 speterson@spef4kids.org www.spef4kids.org

SUMMER AT LA SALLE 2016 FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Another school year is drawing to a close, but our outstanding summer faculty has proposed a wide variety of summer courses and camps to keep you engaged and active. We offer camps and courses in Visual and Performing Arts, one and two-week enrichment workshops, academic advancement and remediation, and our new series of Adventure Camps. Whether your goal is to write more cogently, dance more elegantly, or speak more persuasively, we have something for you. Ages: Grades 5-12, Dates: June 20-July 21, Times: Full day: 8:00am to 3:00pm, Half day: times varies, Tuition: Varies depending on the camp and/or course. See our website for more information, Registration Deadline: Begins in March 3880 East Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 696-4371 josick@lasallehs.org www.lasallehs.org

THE GOODEN SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Gooden offers a rich variety of offerings in academic subjects, music, art, drama, STEM and STEAM classes, ISEE/HSPT Prep, cooking, sports, sewing and much more. We provide students with appealing choices for a fun and productive summer. Summer school is an excellent way for all students to catch up, move ahead, or just have some fun with friends in a familiar and safe environment. We look forward to seeing you this summer. Ages: Kindergarten – 8th grade, Dates: June 20th – July 29th, Times: 7:30am-6:00pm, Tuition: $175 per class with an Early Bird 10% discount before April 6th, Registration Deadline: None 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre 91024 (626) 355-2410 ltortell@goodenschool.org goodensummerschool.org

THE LEARNING CASTLE THE LEARNING CASTLE’S ACADEMIC SUMMER SCHOOL FULL DAY, HALF DAY, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, SPORTS, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS Review, reinforcement and advancement are not only the primary goals of our Summer School Program, but also the fundamental ingredients for a successful transition between grades. With small, teacher-to-student ratios and an individualized approach, TLC/LCP’s program is the smart choice to keep your student sharp over the summer. Ages: 4 years old-Third grade, Dates: Session One: June 20-July 18, 2016/ Session Two: July 11-July 29, 2016/ Both Sessions: June 20-July 29, 2016, Times: 9 am-3 pm, Half Day Times, 9 am-12pm or 12 pm-3 pm, Full day Times, 9 am-3 pm, Tuition: Three week full day $1,025/ six week full day $1,850/ Three week half day $600*/ Six week half day $1,200*- *available only to Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade students, Registration Deadline: none 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Canada 91011 (818) 952-8008 tlc@thelearningcastle.com thelearningcastle.com

THE SECOND CITY COMEDY CAMP FULL DAY, ARTS Our summer comedy camps attract students from all over the world! No previous experience is needed. Each day campers rotate thru Improv, Sketch Comedy, and Musical Improv. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off their new skills in improv, sketch comedy, and musical improv! Ages: 8-19 years old, Dates: Camp #1: June 6-10, Camp #2: June 13-17, Camp #3: June 20-24, Camp #4: June 27-July 1, Camp #5: July 5-8, Camp #6: July 11-15, Camp #7: July 18-22, Camp #8: July 25-29, Camp #9: Aug 1-5, Camp #10: Aug 8-12, Camp #11: Aug 15-19, Times: Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm, Tuition: $350, Registration Deadline: Can register at any time as long as theirs space available. 6560 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA 90028 (323) 464-8542 scla@secondcity.com secondcitysummers.com

THE WEBB SCHOOLS SUMMER PROGRAMS OVERNIGHT, ARTS, NATURE & SCIENCE, ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS The Webb Schools Summer Programs take advantage of our incredible facilities, top-notch faculty and commitment to experiential learning. Our programs in entrepreneurship, engineering, digital arts, leadership and paleontology promise an immersive, enriching summer experience. Students will live alongside peers from around the world and have an unforgettable summer! Ages: 12-18 years old, Dates: July 8-July 29, Times: 10-day and 3-week overnight sessions, Tuition: $2500-4725, Registration Deadline: Rolling admissions 1175 West Baseline Rd. Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 482-5214 summer@webb.org/summer www.webb. org/summer

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Ben Sakoguchi

BEN SAKOGUCHI: A LIFE IN BASEBALL

In a new one-man show at the Skirball, the veteran Pasadena artist takes a wry look at America’s Favorite Pastime through an ethnic lens. BY SCARLET CHENG

PASADENA ARTIST BEN SAKOGUCHI, 77, HAS SPENT THE PAST

INTERNMENT DURING WORLD WAR II AND OF RACE

TWO DECADES CREATING A SERIES OF SMALL PAINTINGS,

BARRIERS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. SOME 150 OF HIS

DONE IN HIS UNIQUE TWIST ON VINTAGE ORANGE-

WORKS ARE BEING FEATURED AT AN UPCOMING EXHIBITION

CRATE LABELS. RATHER THAN QUAINT CELEBRATIONS OF

AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER, THE UNAUTHORIZED

OLDE CALIFORNIA, WITH SPANISH-STYLE HACIENDAS

HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN 100-ODD PAINTINGS: THE ART

AND IDYLLIC GROVES OF FRUIT TREES, THE PICTURES AND

OF BEN SAKOGUCHI, WHICH OPENS APRIL 7 AND RUNS

TEXT TELL ALTERNATIVE HISTORIES, SUCH AS HIS FAMILY’S

THROUGH SEPT. 4.

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The show is intriguingly paired with a touring exhibition at the Skirball: Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American, organized by the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, tells the story of American Jews and other minorities who embraced the all-American sport and, in the process, helped make it more inclusive. “It argues that baseball reflects our American dreams and our American trials,” says Cate Thurston, the Skirball’s curator of the Sakoguchi show. “Baseball is a mirror into American society, it reflects both our best and the worst.” Born in 1938 in San Bernardino, Ben Sakoguchi was only five when his family was sent to an internment camp in Poston, Arizona. The U.S. government had established

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the camps after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941, regarding all Japanese in the country as a threat — even the 62 percent who were American citizens. In 1942 President Franklin Roosevelt issued the now-notorious Executive Order 9066, which called for people of Japanese descent to report to relocation centers on the West Coast. From there, some 120,000 Japanese-Americans were moved to 10 internment camps located inland. Ben’s parents, George and Mary Sakoguchi, had owned a small but thriving grocery store in San Bernardino. When the order came, they had to give up their business and pack up the family to spend three years in a remote camp until the war ended. Ben’s father, George, might have turned bitter, or even returned to Japan — unlike

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Wild Thing Brand, 2008

Cleveland Indians Brand, 2005

Debutantes Ball Brand, 2005

his wife, Mary, he was not an American citizen — but after the war the couple took their four children back to San Bernardino. While many Japanese-Americans had nothing to return to, Mary Sakoguchi had had the foresight to sew $1,000 in cash into a money belt before leaving home. When they returned, that money helped them restart their grocery store and their lives. Ben would later commemorate those diﬃcult years in a series of paintings called Postcards from Camp (1999–2001). Sakoguchi still remembers the store and, in an interview for the Skirball Cultural Center, he says, “One of the things I liked was looking at the orange crates stacked up in the back of the store.” He liked their colorful labels and all the product details they conveyed in pictures and text. He later attended UCLA, earning BA and MFA

degrees. After receiving his MFA in 1964, he took a job teaching art at Pasadena City College and remained there until his retirement in 1997. By 1994, he had already started his The Unauthorized History of Baseball series. These small acrylic-on-canvas paintings are based on the format of those orange-crate labels, but they wryly and pointedly express Sakoguchi’s own perspectives on personal history, inequalities and inequities, and American popular culture. “When I paint with these labels,” he said in an interview for Sports Illustrated magazine, which showcased his work in 2006, “it’s disarming, no matter the subject. People don’t want to be lectured about politics or race, so I use images and colors that soften the blow.” Each image in the series includes certain standard elements found in orange-crate –continued on page 57

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labels, such as a brand name, a location name and an orange. There are also, says curator Thurston, “tropes that come up again and again in these orange-crate labels from California in the 1930s and ’40s — pastoral scenes, padres, beautiful women.” The Unauthorized History paintings are divided into several sections. “The Pop Series” tells the story of George Sakoguchi, Thurston says. “It’s a deeply personal story that explains Ben’s connection to baseball, which is that his father loved the game,” she says. In the painting American Oranges Pop Brand, the left panel depicts a young man in a cap who has stepped oﬀ the ship behind him, a suitcase in one hand, a tied bundle in the other. The words across his legs provide his name: “Hideo

Soguchi a.k.a. ‘George.’” With his Western clothes and new name, the young man was already assimilating into his new environment. The right panel contains text providing his early history and begins, “MY POP CAME TO AMERICA WITH HIS FATHER, 2 YEARS BEFORE THE EXCLUSION ACT…” and ends with “MY POP CHOSE AMERICA AS HIS HOME.” In the painting Pop’s California Dreamin’ Brand, George holds a baseball bat and wears a big smile. The text continues the story of his parents opening a grocery store during the Great Depression and describes his father’s love of baseball. In the section called “All Time Greats,” there is a salute to Satchel Paige in the –continued on page 58

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painting Satch Navels Brand. Paige stands in the center of the painting, casually tossing an orange up in the air, rather than a baseball. Some consider him the greatest pitcher of all time, but because he was African-American, he was relegated to the Negro leagues much of his professional life, and proper records of his accomplishments were not kept. In Rookies Brand, Paige stands on the left, next to the words “42 yrs” — the age at which he was finally signed to the Cleveland Indians. On the right is a white player, Joe Nuxhall, who was recruited into the majors when he was 15, indicating the disparity in opportunities offered players of different races. Clearly, Paige should have been signed into the majors much, much sooner. “I’m trying to look at baseball at a little different angle,” Sakoguchi has said. “No one dictates what I do on these canvases. I want to paint what I want to paint, they’re fun. I’m basically an optimistic person, but I’m a realist.” The Unauthorized History of Baseball in 100-Odd Paintings: The Art of Ben Sakoguchi is on view from April 7 through Sept. 4 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Museum hours are noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Admission costs $12, $9 for seniors, full-time students with I.D. and children over 12 and $7 for children two to 12; members and children under two are admitted free. Call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org. |||

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KITCHEN CONFESSIONS

What’s for Desert? A survival guide to April’s monster Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival BY LESLIE BILDERBACK

his month we will be making our annual pilgrimage to the desert for a weekend of fun and frolic known as the Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival (which runs from April 15 through 24). You might think I am too old for such an event, and I had my doubts the ﬁrst time I went. But it turns out that we are nowhere near the oldest folks in attendance. Mingling among the teenage hippie clones and curly mustachioed kale-smoothie hipsters are the Willie Nelson–Jerry Garcia hybrids and gauze-skirted Janis wannabes. There are many grown-up business-type people around too, who, we suspect, are record company bigwigs. Plus, lately the festival has been booking geezer bands to attract an older clientele. So we have never felt like outsiders. Not that I care. I go because I am a music lover. When you love music, even if you don’t like it all, you can appreciate it all. The sheer variety of acts at Coachella is fascinating. I always discover a new artist to love and end up liking things I never thought I’d like. If you are considering a weekend at the Polo Grounds, I strongly suggest you plan ahead. There are several precautions you can take to avoid a desert disaster. So, as we gear up for this year’s event, I oﬀer you a few of the survival tips we have found invaluable: 1. HYDRATION PACK

We wear our Camelbak bottle-backpacks and refi ll them as necessary (and it is very necessary) at the many free water-filling stations scattered throughout the Polo Grounds. Bottled water is available, but it is expensive and wasteful (see my column on water from August 2015). No, a backpack full of water is not super-cute. Then again, we are way cuter than nearly half the concert-goers each year who stumble, fainting, into the medic tent seeking assistance for heatstroke and dehydration. 2. SENSIBLE SHOES AND EVERYTHING ELSE For the same reason, we forgo adorable floral head wreaths in favor of sun-shading hats. We dress in cool layers that shield our skin from the sun, and we do not, under any circumstances, wear cute sandals. We walk anywhere from eight to 11 miles each

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day, and blisters are not very rock and roll. When I see cute girls in flower wreaths and gladiator sandals, or even heels (you’d be surprised how many), I have such an urge to demand their mothers’ phone numbers, so I can call and chastise them for failure to adequately prepare their offspring for a music festival. Except I don’t, because I, too, have daughters, and it has taken them a long time to learn to dress sensibly. The universal truth is that a young single girl’s need to be cute outweighs any practical tips she may have been taught. Better to forget the nagging. She won’t learn until she takes her own trip to the medic, or is suffering from toe blisters. 3. LINIMENTS AND UNGUENTS Always bring a larger-than-usual supply of lip balm. The dry windy air will chap your lips within the first hour, and then you will lose your tube. And then your friends will lose their tubes. Sunscreen is a given, as is hand sanitizer. Little hand sanitizers are a must within the festival grounds, because of 1) Porta-Potties and 2) a zillion dirty people. Viral and bacterial infections are common and can lead to nasty colds and gross gastrointestinal distress — definitely not rock and roll. I also bring a jumbo tub of disinfecting wipes for the times you need to feel clean but don’t have the energy to hoof it to the showers. Because I am a mom, I stock plenty of these items at the campsite so my partiers have easy access. (I store this stuff in a plastic shoe organizer — the kind with many pockets — at the door of the campsite. That way those in need can help themselves easily without disturbing one of my many naps.) 4. INCIDENTALS We always stuff a large sarong or scarf into our packs so that we can sit (or nap) on the ground in the venue without getting poked by grass or contaminated by the detritus of 99,000 fans. Some people carry towels or blankets, but those people are crazy, because the scarfs are much lighter and easier to shove into our Camelbaks. We also carry charging chords for our phones, because we like staying in touch with everybody, and we take a ton of pictures. Lately they have greatly increased the number of charging stations, both inside the venue and at the campsite. Finally, we have special cooling

towels. We found them at the county fair, and they are magical. Wet them, shake them and wrap them around your neck — or head — or tuck them down your pants. They stay cool for about 30 minutes between shakes. Science! 5. EATS There is a ton of food available inside the festival, so there is technically no need to cook. But to partake you will need plenty of green (dollars — not the other kind). Like any festival, farmers’ market, sporting event or movie theater, the prices are ridiculous. Sure, there is some stuff we buy inside the venue. (Ice cream is a must — some of the best ice cream makers around have set up shop there, including Coolhaus and Salt & Straw.) But for the most part, we leave the $23 falafels, $11 beers and $14 pizza slices to the newbies. I cook a big breakfast every morning at the campsite, then bring plenty of healthyish snacks and plenty of beers so no one needs to spend money if they don’t want to. Of course, this plan requires a campsite, which not everyone is up for. But when I do something, I like to go all-in. Camping at Coachella is definitely all-in, but for this family of longtime campers, it’s not a big deal. It just so happens that on this weekend we trade in the giant sequoias for 36 hours of music on five stages. Camping at Coachella means you’re only minutes away from your bed at any time of the day. You can come and go as you please, and avoid the long lines for shuttle rides back to the hotels. You might think that camping at a music festival sounds awful, and I will confess that I thought so too at first. But it turned out to be really fun. We’ve met all kinds of fun and fascinating music lovers, and have developed a few long-term friendships. The camp, and the venue as a whole, is much cleaner and safer than you might think. The Coachella folks have taken great pains to be sure bathrooms, showers and Porta-Potties are constantly clean. There are tons of security personnel monitoring the site 24/7, ensuring a safe and friendly atmosphere. And if you think sleep will be a problem, let me assure you that we are far too tired at the end of the night to let the throbbing hordes of midnight concertgoers hinder our dream time. So if you are toying with the idea of going, or wavering on permission for your offspring to attend, fear not. Go! Let them go! It’s worth experiencing! And I’ll be there… If you want to say hello, just follow the smell of bacon in the morning. ||||

Coachella Mom Skillet Breakfast I make this every morning with a big pile of toast and tortillas. The smell is a great way to meet your camp neighbors, and the carb content helps ease post-party tummies. I make the job easy by dicing everything ahead of time at home and freezing it in useable portions. These frozen ingredients are then packed in the cooler and act as ice until they are used for breakfast.

INGREDIENTS 5 strips of bacon, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 jalapeño or red bell pepper, diced 2 cups red new potatoes, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced

1 quart water 6 to 8 large eggs ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 avocado, diced 1 pint sour cream

METHOD 1. Cook the bacon in a large heavy skillet over a Coleman stove. When it is crispy, and the fat is rendered, add the pepper and onion, and cook until the latter is translucent. 2. Add potatoes and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until they begin to brown. Add the water and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the water has evaporated. 3. Add the eggs, salt and pepper, and stir while cooking through to desired eggy doneness. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve topped with avocado and sour cream, and a generous supply of toast or tortillas. And orange juice. And coffee. Lots of coffee.

Leslie Bilderback is a certified master baker, chef and the author of Mug Meals: More Than 100 No-Fuss Ways to Make a Delicious Microwave Meal in Minutes. She lives in South Pasadena and teaches her techniques online at culinarymasterclass.com.

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THE LIST COMPILED BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER Strings, Sci-Fi and Stickiness at Caltech

is a mixed-media installation inspired

April 3 — The Enso String Quartet performs

created for the museum’s Project Room

by the Golden State’s rugged beauty,

works by Wolf, Schulhoff and Schubert at

by painter Kat Hutter and ceramicist

3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $49.

Roger Lee. Brett Weston: Significant Details

April 9 — The Intergalactic Nemesis:

is the first museum exhibition focusing on

Planet Earth, a science-fiction theatrical

Weston’s close-up photography, as he is

presentation evoking comic-book culture

best known for his striking scenic images.

and 1930s radio shows, starts at 8 p.m.

The work displays the high-contrast and

Admission costs $10 to $42.

graphic qualities of Weston’s panoramic

April 10 — The high-def film How Sticky

photographs while emphasizing the

is Your Gecko? spotlights geckos’

significant details, revealing his tendency

remarkable climbing ability at 2 p.m. Justin

toward abstraction and extremes in

Rolando, a Caltech graduate student

tonality during his nearly 60-year career.

in chemistry, leads a post-screening

Claire Falkenstein: Beyond Sculpture is the

discussion. Admission costs $10.

first comprehensive museum exhibition

All events are held at Caltech’s Beckman

of the renowned sculptor’s painting,

Auditorium, Michigan Avenue south of Del

printmaking, glass, jewelry, films, stage sets

Mar Boulevard, Pasadena. Call (626) 395-

for dance, public murals, fountains and

4652 or visit events.caltech.edu.

April 3 — Masters of Taste, a luxury

SHAKESPEARE SHINES AT THE HUNTINGTON

monumental architectural commissions.

Sipping and Supping Helps the Homeless

The Pasadena Museum of California Art is located at 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. Call (626) 568-3665 or visit pmcaonline.org.

food-and-beverage event benefiting

April 16 — The Huntington marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death

Cello at Center of LACO Concerts

Pasadena’s Union Station Homeless

with Shakespeare Day, offering performances and interactive workshops for

April 16 — The L.A. Chamber Orchestra

Services, comes to the Rose Bowl. Guests

children, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Independent Shakespeare Company and

(LACO) performs works by Haydn and

can savor the fare of 40 master chefs

the Guild of St. George enact scenes from some of his most-loved plays, and

Prokofiev, with Oregon Bach Festival Music

and restaurants, as they sip potables

East Los Angeles Performing Arts Academy students perform excerpts from

Director Matthew Halls as guest conductor.

from 25 spirit bars, wineries and local craft

Twelfth Night. The program also includes L.A. Opera members performing

Also on the program is the L.A. premiere

breweries. Also on tap is live entertainment.

songs from operas based on the Bard’s plays. Guests can also view the

of San Francisco–based composer Mason

Tickets, valid from 4 to 7 p.m., cost $125.

Huntington’s rare First Folio edition of his collected plays and other works. Free

Bates’ first cello concerto, written for and

VIP admission for $225 offers an extra hour

with regular Huntington admission of $25, $21 for seniors and students and $10

performed by rising cello star Joshua

of tasting (3 to 4 p.m.) plus access to VIP

for children ages 4 to 11; members and kids under four are admitted free.

Roman. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at

lounges.

April 17 — A teahouse tour includes a Japanese tea ceremony at noon, 1,

Glendale’s Alex Theatre, repeating at

The Rose Bowl Stadium is located at

2 and 3 p.m. The cost is $15 plus regular admission. Visit huntington.org/

7 p.m. April 17 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Ticket

1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena. Visit

calendar to register.

prices start at $27.

mastersoftastela.com.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is located at 1151

April 21 — The Baroque Conversations

Oxford Rd., San Marino. Call (626) 405-2100 or visit huntington.org.

series features soloist Joshua Roman,

Celebrating Women Authors

formerly the Seattle Symphony’s principal

April 7 — The eighth annual Pasadena

yoga classes; and a walkthrough of the

cellist, performing three of Bach’s six

park’s sustainable landscaping.

landmark suites for unaccompanied cello

Pasadena Hilton Hotel from 9 a.m. to

Young Artists, Green Learning at L.A.’s Grand Park

April 30 — Part of a national initiative

at 7 p.m. at the Colburn School’s Zipper

2:30 p.m. The event features Jane Smiley,

April 16 — Downtown L.A.’s Grand Park is

to improve the health and well-being

Hall. Ticket prices start at $57.

author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel

the scene of the LAUSD Grand Arts Festival,

of children, Ketchum-Downtown YMCA

The Alex Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand

A Thousand Acres, and Kristin Hannah,

showcasing 3,000 students’ work in music,

Healthy Kids Day offers prizes, healthy

Blvd., Glendale. Zipper Concert Hall at the

author of the The Nightingale, along with

dance, theater, film and visual arts from

snacks, games and kid-friendly fun, from

Colburn School is located at 200 S. Grand

five other notable writers — Cynthia Bond,

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ave., L.A. Call (213) 622-701 or visit laco.org.

Jan Ellison, Nayomi Munaweera, Victoria

April 22 — Celebrate Earth Day from

Grand Park is located between the Music

Patterson and Maggie Shipstead. Tickets

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a free Grand Park event

Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., and L.A. City

cost $95, including lunch. Proceeds benefit

featuring strategies for living clean and

Hall, 200 N. Spring St., in downtown L.A. Visit

Descanso Gardens Celebrates the Earth

the Pasadena Senior Center’s Lifelong

green, hosted by the Music Center and the

grandparkla.org.

April 21 through 24 — Earth Day weekend

Learning Program, the Masters Series

L.A. Department of Water and Power. Look

and the writer-in-residence program at

for displays on energy efficiency and water

College plant sale, where horticulture

Pasadena City College.

conservation; sustainable gardening tours;

Shutterbug, Sculptor Anchor California Art Museum Shows

The Pasadena Hilton is located at

composting, electric and solar vehicle

April 17 through Sept. 11 — Three new

the home garden from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all

168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Visit

demonstrations; tree giveaways; recycled-

exhibitions open this month: Kat Hutter

four days.

pasadenafestivalofwomenauthors.org.

art projects; e-waste drop-offs; fitness and

and Roger Lee: Another California Day

Festival of Women Authors comes to the

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students offer a variety of potted plants for

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April 23 and 24 — Earth Day weekend

narrated bus tour is available for an

continues at 9 a.m. with numerous activities

additional $10. Tickets and maps will be

both days, including the annual Botanic

available at McDonald Park at Mar Vista

Bling trunk show of unique accessories and

Avenue and Mountain Street.

jewelry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a California

Call (626) 585-2172 or visit

wildflower display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

bungalowheaven.org.

and native California floral installation and

Garden horticulturalist Layla Valenzuela

Colburn Gala Concert and Dinner

leads an Oak Woodland walk. Free with

April 24 — The

regular Descanso admission of $9, $6 for

Colburn School hosts

wildflower seed workshops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 11 a.m. Saturday only, Native

seniors and students and $4 for children

a 7 p.m. gala concert featuring lyric

five to 12; members and kids under five are

soprano and alumna Danielle de Niese at

admitted free.

Walt Disney Concert Hall, followed by an

Descanso Gardens is located at 1418

optional dinner at the school. Honorees

Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. Call

are de Niese and board Chairman

(818) 949-4200 or visit descansogardens.org.

Carol Colburn Grigor. Guest conductor is Stéphane Denève (above), principal guest

Zoo Weekends Stress Planet Protection

conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra

April 23 through May

includes works by John Williams, Liszt and

22 — The L.A. Zoo and

Ravel. Concert ticket prices start at $15,

and chief conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. The program

Botanical Gardens

concert and gala dinner tickets at $1,000.

presents “Wild for the Planet at the L.A.

Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111

Zoo” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays

S. Grand Ave., L.A. The Colburn School

and Sundays, starting on Earth Day

is located at 200 S. Grand Ave., L.A. For

weekend. The program spotlights the zoo’s

tickets, call Michael Fuller at (213) 621-1047,

conservation efforts and things people can

email mfuller@colburnschool.edu or visit

do to protect the planet. Free with regular

colburnschool.edu.

admission of $20 for visitors ages 13 to 61,

children two to 12; members and children

Horsing Around for Cancer Cures

under two are admitted free.

April 28 through May

The L.A. Zoo and Botanical Gardens is

1 — The Fiesta Charity

$17 for seniors 62 and older and $15 for

located at 5333 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park. Call (323) 644-6001 or visit lazoo.org.

Horse Show and Mane Event runs for four days starting at 9 a.m. at the L.A. Equestrian Center in Burbank. It

Heavenly Bungalows

includes a multi-breed horse show — with

April 24 — The annual

vian Paso, Saddlebred and other breeds,

Bungalow Heaven

competing in a variety of disciplines, in-

home tour takes

cluding open dressage, Western dressage,

Andalusian, P.R.E., Lusitano, Friesian, Peru-

place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pasadena’s

working equitation and open-gaited. The

first Landmark District, north of the 210

Mane Event, displaying the magnificence

Freeway between Lake and Hill avenues.

and agility of Spanish and other horse

The area has one of the country’s largest

breeds, also includes music and dance,

concentrations of Craftsman homes, many

celebrity appearances, vendors, food and

built from 1905 to 1925. It was added to

raffles. Admission to the horse show is free,

the U.S. National Register of Historic Places

except during the Mane Event, which runs

in 2008. The self-guided tour includes

from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Mane

demonstrations of restoration work,

Event tickets cost $15, $10 for children and

music and refreshments and costs $20 in

seniors; children under five are admitted

advance, $25 on tour day. A 45-minute

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SYMPHONY SALUTES FRENCH COMPOSERS April 30 — The Pasadena Symphony presents “An American in Paris,” a concert featuring works by George Gershwin and French composers, including Offenbach, Satie, Ravel and Fauré. David Lockington conducts, and featured soloist is pianist Joyce Yang (above), a Van Cliburn Competition silver medalist. Performances start at 2 and 8 p.m. at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium.Ticket prices start at $35. The Ambassador Auditorium is located at 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena. Call (626) 793-7172 or visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org.

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free. Reserved box seats cost $35. The

writer, comedian and performer Sandra

event benefits the Kure It Cancer Research

Tsing Loh hosts the 6 p.m. fundraiser.

organization.

The 1960s-inspired party features a

The L.A. Equestrian Center is located at 480

performance by Geno Henderson,

Riverside Dr., Burbank. Call (818) 842-8444 or

Broadway cast member of Baby It’s

visit fiestacharityshow.com.

You!, originally staged at the Pasadena Playhouse. Sponsorships cost $1,000 to

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Pasadena Playhouse Gala Honors Jane Fonda

$25,000. Single-ticket prices had not been

April 30 — The Pasadena Playhouse’s

The Pasadena Playhouse is located

annual gala, titled “A Night in the Catskills,”

at 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Call

honors Jane Fonda, record producer

(626) 737-2852, email gostrander@

Richard Perry and theater board Chair

pasadenaplayhouse.org or visit

Sheila Grether-Marion. Award-winning

pasadenaplayhouse.org. .||||

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