THE CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS APRIL 2011 | SPRING ISSUE
CSI Support & Development Services Builds Senior Apartments in California By Juanita Gillette, Palm Terrace Co-op I In the mid-seventies, Co-op learned of a law firm in Washington which had successfully sued the U.S. Government for withholding funds which had been allocated for sewer work. It sounded like they could help us, since HUD had been allocating funds for senior housing, but told everyone that they weren’t available. The lawsuit was a long costly battle, but in the end we prevailed when the Supreme Court refused to hear the case on appeal. This opened the door for us to develop many units at once, and in other states other than Michigan. With the lawsuit funds we developed buildings in Massachusetts, California, and Michigan. Word got out we had money and the people came. The dynamic Martha Sachs got the Co-op through the development of the lawsuit units as well as many we were able to win in funding competitions. This period represented our major growth outside Michigan, and the development of a truly national organization. The first building built out of state during this time was Magnolia Towers in California. This was our first building to receive very substantial financial help from a city— in this case the City of Los Angeles. They were very glad to get over 200 units of senior housing in a new development area. There were others receiving local financial support; Constitution Co-op from the City of Boston, Redwood Gardens from the City of Berkeley, California, South Park Manor from Gardena, California, and Maywood Manor from the City of Maywood, California, to name a few. Continued on next page.
A Publication from Congress’ California Volunteerism Task Force
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See how much we’ve grown in the past 26 years. BUILDING NAME
DATE BUILT
NUMBER OF UNITS
YEARS OLD In 2011
Magnolia Towers
March 1985
200
26
South Park Manor
December 1985
126
26
Redwood Gardens
November 1986
169
25
Maywood Manor
November 1990
55
21
South Bay
December 1990
56
21
Meadowlark Manor
February 1991
74
20
Mariposa Villa
September 1992
40
19
Vista Serena
March 1996
60
15
Beaumont Terrace
April 1998
50
13
Vista del Monte
January 1999
52
12
Gardena Valley Towers
April 1999
80
12
Casa Victoria
June 1999
50
12
Base Line Plaza
September 2002
75
9
Eucalyptus Towers
January 2004
70
7
Palm Terrace Co-op I
February 2005
91
6
Palm Terrace Co-op II
May 2009
48
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Where to build next? That is the question. If anyone knows or hears of a great location for another senior building call Isa Woods, California Regional Development Manager at (626) 599-8464.
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Building Anniversaries South Park Manor Celebrates 25 years! By Ida Freytes, South Park Manor Hello, Everyone! South Park Manor is 25 plus years old, having been built in 1985! Through the years people from many diverse ethnic backgrounds have lived here, and that hasn't changed much. Though we may come from different backgrounds, we all want the same things—a decent, comfortable place to live in, which is safe and clean. A place where we can make friends and become part of a caring peaceful community—and that, for the most part, personifies South Park Manor. In December 2010, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a delightful party planned with the help of our liaison, Helen Kim, and our president, Kwan Min. While enjoying a delicious catered Korean-style BBQ meal we were entertained by one of our members, Hye Sook Kim, who provided her own keyboard and played and sang some lovely hymns. Later, she played some Korean tunes which animated several of the attendees, who then joined in the singing—a few even danced a bit! Such fun to watch and participate in. Ok Sam Baize and her Committee very graciously helped with the kitchen duties, and June Hee Chung, another member, took lots of photos during the festivities, some of which we have on display in the office. Thanks again to all who worked so hard on that occasion! The anniversary party was such fun that we can’t wait to find the funds for another party with music, and perhaps, a little more dancing. In friendship we send our best wishes to all the Co-ops.
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CONGRESS HIGHLIGHTS OUR CO-OP VOLUNTEERS! The council at Baseline Plaza wishes to highlight the newest council member, Secretary, Paula Harris. Baseline applauds you for how you came in volunteering from the start. You are a great secretary/assistant to everyone in the office. You go above and beyond the call of your duties, that is why we highlight you Paula! You put the meaning in volunteering. Keep up the good work, and thank you so much! By Dora Terrell, Congress Coordinator Baseline Plaza Co-op
Paula Harris, Secretary
Vera Martin is our most volunteer worker here at Eucalyptus Towers Coop. Vera moved in two months after the building was opened, and she started volunteering right away. She sat at the front desk for almost 6 years answering the phone, and doing other things in the office. Vera has been 3rd floor rep., and now she is leasing chair person, and has been for the last 2 years. On top of that Vera is our treasurer. She is truly a remarkable lady. Eucalyptus Towers is so lucky to have her. By Frances Howard, Building President Eucalyptus Towers
Vera Martin, Leasing Chair
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Another Day I rise and see the dawning light, The brightness of a new born day. I breathe in all the lovely scents, That God has strewn along the way. And happily I give my thanks, That I live, yet another day. How can I show my thankfulness, For all of the wondrous things in place? I’ll try to do just one good deed, To bring a smile on someone’s face.
Written by Ida Freytes, South Park Manor
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WORD SEARCH PUZZLE MAKE A RUM CAKE By Amy Bell, Palm Terrace Co-op I
L S I C K T E C N N M T N J G
L U A A D R O K W K E O E R Z
ADD BAKE BEAT BLEND BOILER BROWN BUTTER CHILL COLD COOK COOL EASY EAT EGG
I G D K U O R O L K T H K U L
H A D S L E R U A I V F C M U
C R A L W B Z B O L M S I F M
S E A T O U Q X O L L T H R M
M K O O C C G O O D F I T H M
Y O L K S U G S R X Y R N R T
F I L L I N G R E L I O B A S
W N A P T B E T M T W V X C V
FILLING FIRM FLOUR GOOD HEAT HOT MEASURE MELT MILK MIX NUTS PAN PIE PLATE
O H O N U T A L O A T A A I G
T U I T C A S E V A D L T G M
R E T T H E Y M E O D D E E P
L E Y I E B W H B L E N D I R
R S T U N S J E T A L P E Q S
POUR REMOVE RUM SCALD SET STIR SUGAR THICKEN VANILLA WATER WHITES YOLKS
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Yummy Banana Pudding By Ella Frank, Palm Terrace Co-op I 1— 6 oz. Package of instant vanilla pudding mix 1— 8 oz. Carton sour cream 1— 8 oz. Carton whipped topping 1— 12 oz. Box vanilla wafers 4—large bananas, peeled and sliced In large mixing bowl combine the milk, pudding mix and blend on low speed until it thickens. Add the sour cream and mix well—about two minutes. Fold the whipped topping into this mixture. Place a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a two quart deep dish, then a layer of sliced bananas, cover this with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat with another layer. Sprinkle some vanilla wafer crumbs on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 10 servings
HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE WITH THE VOLUNTEER TASK FORCE? Please submit a story for our next issue, by faxing it to Juanita Gillette, Volunteer Task Force Leader at Palm Terrace Co-op I at fax (909) 984-8450.
CONGRESS HIGHLIGHTS OUR CO-OP VOLUNTEERS! In this section, all members are welcome to submit a write-up and a picture of a special co-op volunteer. The write-up should include why this person should be a highlighted volunteer. If we receive more than one write-up, we will vote on the ones we consider the best. So, if your volunteer didn’t get published in that particular issue, don’t give up. Re-submit it.
CO-OP HAPPENING’S In this section, all co-op volunteers are welcome to submit a short story about any volunteer related news from their co-op, such as volunteer appreciation celebra- Building Anniversaries In this section, tell us tions, the success of any particular committee about any upcoming building anniversary celebrations. in their co-op, etc. RECIPES Share your favorite recipes.