By Edna Ethington
The La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women will be meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Carol and Bob Marsh at 5092 Cadiz Circle in La Palma, for a Holiday Party. Members and guests are asked to bring snacks and drinks to share. RSVP to Carol who is coming and what they are bringing by Saturday, December 7.
At the branch’s November 21st meeting, members were asked to bring toiletries to share with those in need at the Long Beach Rescue Mission+. In keeping with the Spirit of Sharing blessings during this Holiday season, members are to bring gifts for the women and children at Su Casa, a shelter for abused women and children. Suggested gifts include clothing for women and children, cosmetics, personal care items, and toys for the children as well as gift cards.
Members are also asked to call or send their good wishes to four of our members who recently experienced health problems and are recovering. Please contact President Harriet Moses at 714-994148, for contact information regarding recent injuries and/or surgeries for Joan Autry(shoulder), Sondra Cohen(leg), Carol Marsh (hip and shoulder), and Beverly Zwick (eye surgery).
During this busy holiday season, it will be good if everyone remembers to be aware your surroundings and take precautions not to be distracted and injure yourselves by falling. Our November speakers, Tee Barr, a Brain Fitness Program Director, and Arnold Navarro, Senior Client Care Manager, from 1 Heart Caregiver Services, provided a wealth of information about things people can do to wake up their brains and prevent falls. Navarro distributed five brochures to help people decide how to choose the right caregiver for their loved ones. 1 Heart Caregiver Services provides free one-hour seminars through community Continuing Education Programs. Arnold Navarro can be reached at 310-779-6254 or by e-mail at arnold@1heartcares.com.
Looking ahead to programs in 2020, there will be some new changes in meeting days and times for the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW. Members, potential members, and interested guests are asked to come to the branch’s first meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cerritos Park East, 13234 East 166th Street, Cerritos. Guest speaker will be Judy Osuna, from Alzheimer’s Family Center and Day Care Facility in Orange County. This may be the first luncheon daytime meeting for 2020 with details to be confirmed at a later date. For more information, call Program Co-VP Karen Cox at 562-519-0596.