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November 2024

October 2024

ARBORIST WALK: NOT FOR TREE HUGGERS ONLY!
10/29/2024

Bill Wishner: Visual Hunter
10/29/2024

Can a Village Group Fix Our Healthcare System?
10/29/2024

Community Board Directors Strengthen Village Board
10/29/2024

Connecting with Village Connections: The A, B, C, & D’s of Medicare @ 65+
10/29/2024

Grief is a Journey: Two Paths Taken
10/29/2024

Message from the President
10/29/2024

Promoting Informed & Involved Voters
10/29/2024

What Will Be Your Legacy?
10/29/2024

1619, Approaching the Election...
10/27/2024

Beyond and Within the Village - A Star is Born
10/17/2024

Happiness by Priscilla Leonard
10/11/2024

Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden
10/11/2024

Unpainted Door by Louise Gluck
10/11/2024

In the Evening by Billy Collins
10/10/2024

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
10/10/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

Betty Kilby, A Family History
10/01/2024

September 2024

August 2024

1619 Wide Ranging Interests
08/19/2024

1619 Wide Ranging Interests
08/19/2024

First Anniversary
08/19/2024

Alexandra Leaving by Leonard Cohen
08/16/2024

Muse des Beaux Arts by W. H. Auden
08/16/2024

The God Abandons Antony by Constantinos P. Cavafy
08/16/2024

Ch – Ch – Ch –Changes
08/15/2024

Cultural Activities Team offers an ‘embarrassment of riches’
08/15/2024

Engaging in Pasadena Village
08/15/2024

Future Housing Options
08/15/2024

Message from the President
08/15/2024

There Are Authors Among Us
08/15/2024

Villagers Welcome New Members at the Tournament Park Picnic
08/15/2024

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas
08/14/2024

A narrow Fellow in the Grass by Emily Dickinson
08/13/2024

Haikus
08/13/2024

One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
08/13/2024

Poem 20 by Pablo Neruda
08/13/2024

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
08/13/2024

Trees by Joyce Kilmer
08/13/2024

July 2024

June 2024

May 2024

Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
05/28/2024

Farewell from the 2023/24 Social Work Interns
05/28/2024

Gina on the Horizon
05/28/2024

Mark Your Calendars for the Healthy Aging Research California Virtual Summit
05/28/2024

Meet Our New Development Associate
05/28/2024

Putting the Strategic Plan into Practice
05/28/2024

Washington Park: Pasadena’s Rediscovered Gem
05/28/2024

Introducing Civil Rights Discussions
05/22/2024

Rumor of Humor #2416
05/14/2024

Rumor of Humor #2417
05/14/2024

Rumor of Humor #2417
05/14/2024

Rumor of Humor #2418
05/14/2024

Springtime Visitors
05/07/2024

Freezing for a Good Cause – Credit, That Is
05/02/2024

No Discussion Meeting on May 3rd
05/02/2024

An Apparently Normal Person Author Presentation and Book-signing
05/01/2024

Flintridge Center: Pasadena Village’s Neighbor That Changes Lives
05/01/2024

Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month 2024
05/01/2024

The 2024 Pasadena Village Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
05/01/2024

Woman of the Year: Katy Townsend
05/01/2024

April 2024

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February 2024

January 2024

Message from the President

By Richard Myers
Posted: 08/15/2024
Tags: dick myers, message from president

Dear Villagers and Community Friends,

I want to share a message that embodies the spirit of perseverance, resilience and the boundless potential that lies within each of us, regardless of age.

As we age, it's natural to experience a decline in physical capacity. However, what we might lose in physical prowess, we can make up for with experience, determination and an array of other strengths. Our journey through life equips us with invaluable lessons and insights that younger generations have yet to acquire. This blend of wisdom and tenacity can lead to extraordinary achievements, no matter how many candles adorn our birthday cakes.

On July 21, the CBS Morning Show featured a remarkable story about Florence Meiler, who is currently over 90 years old and is a testament to the incredible feats possible at an advanced age. Florence, who began her current training regimen at 65, is now preparing for the 2028 Olympics, aiming to compete in the female decathlon. Although this event does not currently exist, she is hoping it will by then, and Florence plans to participate in it. Her journey, filled with numerous awards and accolades, is a shining example of what can be achieved when one combines willpower, determination, and a positive attitude.

I am personally astonished to hear about a 90-year-old woman who is working so hard in pursuit of a goal in an event that currently does not exist. Talk about the power of hope! 

Florence’s story is more than just an inspiring tale of athletic determination; it illustrates the magnitude of what can be done at any age when we refuse to let societal expectations limit our potential. Her journey encourages us to redefine what it means to be over 55. It reminds us that our age should not confine us but rather, it should be a testament to the wealth of experience and strength we possess.

As we continue our efforts to reshape the narrative around aging in our Village, let us draw inspiration from Florence Meiler. Let her dedication and achievements remind us that it is never too late to set new goals, pursue new dreams and push the boundaries of what we are capable of.

Together, let’s embrace our years with pride and continue to strive for greatness. The path ahead is paved with opportunities for those who dare to dream and have the courage to act. As George Eliot said, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”

With determination and optimism,

Laissez le bon temps rouler

Dick Myers

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