An Intersection of Classical Art and World History
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SECTION B AROUND life community ALHAMBRA seniors / health AUGUST 2013 PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dining / entertainment auto / real estate New Tasty restaurant serves Hong Kong style Chinese food, drinks SEE PAGE 11B Aging and exercise: Be aware of body changes SEE PAGE 7B SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. July’s sizzling entertainment hits the Hot Spot Sizzling promotions from “The most popular Hot Spot event was our fourth annual two on two breakdance battle,” said Downtown Alhambra Business liaison and producer, Henry Balmaceda. “We had more than 50 dancers participate local auto businesses from all over the San Gabriel Valley.” SEE MORE DETAILS, PAGE 4B SEE PAGE 16B The Church of Our Savior — An intersection of classical art and world history BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, Two companies that left their mark on local DILBECK REAL ESTATE architecture through their stained glass windows Stained glass windows are an art form that dates Understanding are Judson Studios of Highland Park and Willet back to the Middle Ages and still provides a Studios of Philadelphia. breathtaking impact to the viewer. Real Estate Judson is a fourth-generation owned company Recently, I had a listing of a north Alhambra Gary Frueholz located at 200 S. Avenue 66 in Highland Park dat- Craftsman home that had an exquisite Judson DILBECK REAL ESTATE ing back to the mid 1890s. It also produces marble stained glass window in the dining room. The win- 626-318-9436 carvings, mosaic art, and etched glass. David dow enhanced the Craftsman feel of the home Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck Real Judson, the great-great-grandson of William Lee and would change color as the exterior light of Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Plan- Judson, the founder, said in 2000 that 85% of the ning Commission, and a certified Senior the day changed its perspective. A number of clas- company’s work was for religious institutions “of Real Estate Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be all different creeds, from Jewish to Christian to sic churches and homes in the western San Gabriel reached at 626-318-9436 or by e-mail at Valley present some amazing stained glass win- [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s ar- Gary Frueholz Islamic.” dows. ticles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com. Willet Studios of Philadelphia was family The companies that make these beautiful win- owned from its inception in 1898 through its dows have been often family owned operations and have produced these works of merger with Hauser Studios in the 1970s. Willet produced stained glass windows art for generations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22B Church of Our Savior, at 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel. Patton stained glass window at the Church of Our Savior. PAGE 2B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 8/2013 Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features Senior citizens with pets have more health, happiness BY DR. DENNIS MCFADDEN without pets. Other studies followed wid- dent living. So I asked Director of Sales PRESIDENT & CEO, ows during the first year after the death of Bill Hull what advice he has for those who ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES a spouse, demonstrating that they were consider getting a pet. For too many seniors, getting older can medically better off than those widows • Talk to the people in your support be a time of loss and a shrinking world, without pets. circle about your ideas for a pet. Gather increasingly disconnected from warmth According to The Humane Society, input from your kids, your friends, per- and laughter. One of the best things an “people with pets are better able to remain haps your medical doctor, and those who older person can do for their health and emotionally stable during crises than those know you best. Talk to other pet owners happiness is to add a furry loved one to without. Pets can also work as a buffer and test your theories. Most people are the family. against social isolation. very willing to talk about their pets, so Scientific research says that bringing a Often the elderly have trouble leaving take your time and listen well. pet into your family provides huge health home, so they don’t have a chance to see • Young puppies and kittens are of- benefits, especially for seniors. A study many people. Pets give them a chance to ten more excitable and require more at- published in the Journal of the American interact. This can help combat depression, tention than older pets, so many ani- Geriatrics Society demonstrated that se- one of the most common medical prob- mal care professionals advise seniors to niors who live by themselves and have pets lems facing seniors today. consider adopting an adult dog or cat. tend to have better physical health and The responsibility of caring for an ani- They may fit your lifestyle better, and they mental wellbeing than those who do not. mal may also give the elderly a sense of won’t need to be house trained They are more active, less stressed, and purpose, a reason to get up in the morn- • The first place to look is the area have better overall health. The simple act ing. Pets also help seniors stick to regular shelter. More than 500,000 pets are left of holding an animal can relieve symptoms routines of getting up in the morning, and eventually euthanized in shelters each of depression, lower blood pressure, and buying groceries, and going outside, which year due to circumstances where their Dr. Dennis E. McFadden, is President and even decrease surgical patients’ healing help motivate them to eat and sleep regu- owners cannot care for them. Organiza- CEO of Atherton Baptist Homes, 214 S. times. larly and well.” tions like 2nd Chance for Pets can help Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra. Phone him at A study of elderly pet owners was con- Atherton encourages residents to bring you to rescue one that probably already 626-863-1768. clusive: pet owners had significantly lower their dogs and cats (small and medium) has a great track record for being a great blood pressure than their contemporaries with them when they move into indepen- friend. • Take advantage of resources for se- • Make sure you understand and are niors. More and more help is being pro- ready to accept the responsibility of a vided to help seniors enjoy all of the ben- new pet. No doubt there will be some efits of pet ownership. Check out “Purina Around Alhambra noise and some mess. It takes a regular Pets for Seniors.” This is a wonderful pro- For advertising rates and other information, contact routine to stay on top of feeding, water- gram that is administered by local partici- Alhambra Chamber of Commerce ing, grooming, exercising, and cleaning up pating humane organizations and is 104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 after an animal, and there will some costs funded through a partnership with the ® Tel: 626-282-8481 Fax: 626-282-5596 involved. Being responsible for another life humane organization Purina Pets for often gives added purpose to the lives of People™ Fund and Nestle Purina www.alhambrachamber.org those who are living alone or far from PetCare Company. There is also the Submit press releases to: [email protected] loved ones. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4B 8/2013 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B PAGE 4B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 8/2013 Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Keep cool, with friends, at the Joslyn Center Alhambra seniors can beat the heat, and day celebrants in attendance will receive a Thursday, Aug. 22. This two-day defen- Please register in advance. hang out with friends, at the Joslyn Adult token gift. sive driving class is accepted by many auto Informational seminars are free un- Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave. Bingo Tuesday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. insurance companies for a discount. Sign less otherwise noted. They can take part in varied and inter- 13. Co-sponsored by Care More. Please up in advance; checks or money orders Space is limited, so please register in esting programs, luncheons, and special pre-register. (no cash) payable to AARP. advance at the Joslyn office, or phone 626- events that are designed with seniors in Train Your Brain seminar, 10 a.m. Metro’s Senior Travel Training semi- 570-5056 during weekday business hours. mind. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Presented by the USC nar, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Presented Register for the Senior Nutrition Pro- Here is some of what’s on the agenda Davis School of Gerontology – Family by Metro. gram, including special luncheon celebra- for August: Caregiver Support Program. Summer Country Hoedown, 4 p.m. tions, by phoning 626-458-4455, Mon- Happy August Birthday Celebration, AARP Driver Safety Program, 12:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. The fee is day through Friday at 9:30 a.m., one day 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.7. August birth- p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 and $10. Live entertainment and lots of fun. in advance. Suggested luncheon donation Price includes dinner and entertainment. is $2. Seniors should get a pet for health, Senior Outings offers August visits to happiness, companionship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2B Redondo Beach Pier, Laguna Beach “Companions for Seniors” program where you can receive help choos- Toes in the Sand continues to be a summer seniors: ing, adopting, and getting started as a pet owner. theme of the Senior Outings program as the luxury Register on Sept. 3 for outings to: • Have a back-up plan. If you are planning to look at senior coach heads to the Redondo Beach Pier from 9:30 Los Angeles County Museum of Art from 10 living options, make sure to find out if they are pet friendly.