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Sep 04, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Redondo Beach Fire Department – Today, and the Future
Sep 05, 2018 12:00 PM
Fire Chief Robert Metzger has been the Fire Chief for the City of Redondo Beach since February 2013. He came to Redondo Beach from the State of Florida, where he served as Fire Chief for five years for a Fire District in the Greater Naples area. Chief Metzger originally hails from Toledo, OH where he served on the Toledo Department of Fire and Rescue, rising to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief for this 525-person department. He has over 40 years of experience in the Fire Service.
Chief Metzger holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Safety and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master of Public Administration from the Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. He is a Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy in Maryland, and has attended numerous specialized education and training programs throughout the United States. Earlier in August, Chief Metzger attended a certification course in Texas to become a qualified Health and Safety Officer, to broaden both his own and the Department’s knowledge base in this area.
Chief Metzger calls Redondo Beach “Home”, living with his wife Beth on the Avenues in South Redondo Beach. They have four sons, six grandsons, two granddaughters, and one more boy making his first appearance in late October. Besides visiting the grandbabies, Bob and Beth enjoy the amenities of this wonderful beach community, including exercise, golf, and public service through the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Redondo Beach. |
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Sep 12, 2018 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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It's All About The Club
Sep 12, 2018 12:00 PM
A Rotarian since 2000, Joe Vasquez is a member of the Rotary Club of Bellflower. He served as Centennial President of the club in 2004-2005. Since then, Joe has served in various leadership roles at the District level. He has received the District Rotarian of the Year Award and the RI Service Above Self Award. In addition to organizing major District events, Joe has been involved in the organization of District-wide humanitarian trips throughout Latin American and the Caribbean. Joe began a 25-year career in hospital administration following undergrad and graduate studies at California State University, Long Beach. In 1996 he started a mechanical and electrical contracting business which today serves LA and Orange counties. Joe has served on several community boards and remains active in Long Beach, where he and his wife Rozangela live. Joe has two daughters and two grandchildren. They all live near each other and they spend a lot of time together. He and Rozangela are Major Donors. Joe is a member of the Paul Harris Society each year. The most rewarding Rotary moments for Joe and Rozangela come from enjoying fellowship events with Rotarians and participating in humanitarian service projects. PLEASE NOTE - The dress code for this event is BEACH CASUAL. |
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Sep 13, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sep 13, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sep 18, 2018 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Please consider joining your Rotary colleagues for this interesting and important event. For more information and registration please go to https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50010/Event/literacy-breakfast-2 |
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Redondo Beach Police Reserve Program
Sep 19, 2018 12:00 PM
Mike Stark has volunteered as a Reserve Police Officer for the Redondo Beach Police Department for 45 years. He serves as the Reserve Commander for the Reserve Corps. In Mike’s capacity as a reserve officer, he has worked in most areas of the department, including patrol, investigations, the beach patrol, and he is a member of the Crisis Negotiations Team. The majority of his time is spent in patrol, usually on the weekend either on the swing or graveyard shift. In August 2005, Mike was selected as the Reserve Officer of the Year for the State of California. When Mike is not working at the Department, he is a business executive, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of American Financial Network Advisory Services LLC. He has also served as a member of various boards of directors. Mike was selected by the Redondo Beach Rotary Club to receive honorary membership in Rotary International and received the Paul Harris Award in 2010 due to his volunteer work in the Redondo Beach community. Mike met his wife Tracy when she was a dispatcher for the Redondo Beach Police Department over 43 years ago and they celebrated their 42nd Wedding anniversary in May. They have four fabulous adult children and three grandchildren and reside in Westlake Village. . |
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Sep 20, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sep 22, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Next Saturday Sept. 22 Henry Washington at Peary Middle School asked our club to help supervise a group of energetic USC students who are volunteering for work in the school's garden. Many of you have worked there last year and if you join us Saturday you will be impressed with the positive changes made in the garden. We need a group of 6 to 12 folks to act as Henry's foremen. The exact tasks haven't been defined but when we meet he will brief us. It should be a fun experience working with the middle schoolers and the college kids. Bring gloves and sun hats. We will work from 9 to about noon and maybe have lunch together afterward.
Place: Peary Middle School - Park between 160th St and 162nd St, on Brighton Ave. in Gardena (On the north end of Peary Middle School) Time: 9:00 AM on Saturday Sept. 22
Let me know if you intend to make it. We can arrange carpools from Redondo.
George Schane Community Services Chair 310-994-6883 |
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From Homelessness to Self-Sufficiency
Sep 26, 2018 12:00 PM
David Prentice is the Assistant Director of Philanthropy for The Midnight Mission, a nonprofit that offers a way to self-sufficiency for the homeless families of Los Angeles. His own experience with alcoholism and surrender helped lead him to his life of service.
Prior to his work at The Midnight Mission David was a Sales Professional for several high end boat/yacht companies. And prior to that he served with distinction in the United States Army’s 194th Armored Division as an Armored Crewman.
He has a Masters level certification in Family & Relationship Counseling, is a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies.
He and his wife Bernadette live in Downey CA with their precious dog Butch, (ask, he always has a picture). |
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Oct 02, 2018 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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The History of Farmers and Merchants Bank
Oct 03, 2018 12:00 PM
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Oct 03, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Surf City Theatre Company
Oct 10, 2018 12:00 PM
Nikki will talk about the origin and mission of the Surf City Theatre Company and introduce members of the company to the club. The Surf City Theatre Company was formed in 2012 with the idea of bringing high-quality, LA-style theatre to the South Bay community. Their idea for a unique theatre experience that keeps the audience "in the show" instead of just "watching the show" has been well received by their patrons.
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Oct 11, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Rotary Craft Talks
Oct 17, 2018 12:00 PM
Sandy Bagley was born in Vancouver, Canada and moved with her family to Manhattan Beach in 1955. She graduated from Mira Costa High School and UCLA. Sandy taught elementary school in Pacific Palisades and Brentwood for 38 years. She has 2 daughters, one an environmental attorney with 2 sons and the other a teacher with 2 daughters. Sandy has been active in many philanthropic organizations including Rotary, Soroptimist International Manhattan Beach, and Assistance League. Along with her husband, Doug, a retired hospital administrator, they enjoy their family, travel, golf, and projects. Sandy currently serves on an HOA board at their condo in Redondo.
Dominic Juneau was born in Quebec city, Canada and moved to Hermosa Beach in 1996. He graduated of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) in Accounting and obtained is CMA license a few years later. Married to Sachia in 2003, they have a daughter who is enrolled at Hermosa Valley School. Dominic has been working in various industries as a Controller or Director of Finance and is currently working as a consultant supporting multiple companies with their accounting and finance needs. Dominic enjoys playing tennis, golf and hockey. Rotary is the family’s springboard into philanthropy. They are looking forward to helping with causes related to kids, seniors and animals. |
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Oct 17, 2018 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Oct 20, 2018 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sue Johnson and the Weigels will sponsor a Wine, Appetizer and Dessert Party on Saturday, October 20th. Wine and appetizers will be served at Sue's home from 5-6:30 PM followed by dessert (right across the street) at the Weigels from 6:30-9:00 PM. There is no charge for this event, but attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or a dessert (ideally your favorite, to share with your friends). A sign-up sheet will be circulated at our Wednesday lunch meetings. |
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Oct 20, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Forgotten Hollywood
Oct 24, 2018 12:00 PM
Author Manny Pacheco has enjoyed a growing acclaim through his Forgotten Hollywood Book Series, now included in the library collections of the Hollywood Heritage Museum, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute, among others. He's currently in production to turn his literary work into a Forgotten Hollywood Documentary. A Southern California television and radio personality for over three decades, Manny was on NBC's Santa Barbara, co-hosted the Daytime Emmy-nominated In Studio on KCOP, and he currently hosts Forgotten Hollywood, a weekly syndicated radio program on the 90.1 FM KBPK, and a web-based television show on the TherapyCable Channel. He is also a weekend traffic anchor on KNX 10-70 News Radio. |
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Oct 30, 2018 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Please consider joining your Rotary colleagues for the Rotary District 5280 Breakfast on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Further information and resistration is available at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50010/Event/district-breakfast-9 |
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Growing the Power of Peace and RI Foundation presentations
Oct 31, 2018 12:00 PM
Amanda Hunter will discuss the GWPOP (Good World Power of Peace) Movement and Dr Vicki Radel will discuss the Rotary International Foundation. Amanda Hunter is the Founder and Executive Director of GWPOP, a grass root peace movement created to mobilize millennials and help them become a powerful element of peaceful change. GWPOP organizes events to bring young people together face to face in open spaces to engage in and experience inTent Talks, music, art and food. For more information visit www.gwpop.org . Amanda was home schooled in London in a curriculum based on the London School of Business and Homeopathic Medicine. She served as President of the Riverside Telephone Company and is currently President of the California Map Art Company and the Sweet Inspiration Chocolate Company. |
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Nov 02, 2018 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Please consider joining your RB Rotary Club colleagues for this special event. Part of the proceeds will go to support our club's community activities. Contact Robert Baker to register. For additional information - https://classic.als.net/register/?id=2703
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Nov 03, 2018 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
For information regarding this event go to https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50010/Event/foundation-celebration-1
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Nov 06, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce
Nov 07, 2018 12:00 PM
Dominik Knoll is CEO of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce. He holds an MBA with specialization in Strategic Management and Leadership. He has worked in several capacities for large and medium-sized corporations, and has been featured in national and international publications. A native of Italy, he is fluent in English, German, and Italian. |
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Nov 07, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov 09, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Please consider joining your Rotary colleagues in attending the Redondo Beach Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off Fundraising Banquet. All funds raised will go to support Meals on Wheels, Toy Distributions, Summer Camp, free Thanksgiving Dinner and other programs that serve our community members in need of assistance. Tickets are $25.00 To RSVP or for additional information please contact Eunice Lopez at 310-318-2827. |
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Nov 09, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nov 10, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dear Fellow Rotarians, The Rise Against Hunger event is primarily centered around packaging meals to ship off to 3rd-world countries.
Rise Against Hunger events take place all around the USA, and based on the geographic location of your event, the meals will be shipped to the nearest developing country in need of our assistance. In our case, they will be shipped to Southeast Asia.
Back in February, we packaged 25,000 meals. It was a fun, energetic atmosphere of about 100 volunteers forming assembly lines to package meals while listening to music and socializing. The volunteer jobs range from pouring the foods in bins for individual meal packaging, creating the individual meal bags, sealing the bags, putting labels on the bags, and packing them in boxes. To keep things interesting, we change job duties throughout the event.
For more information about this endeavor please visit - https://www.riseagainsthunger.org
We will circulate a sigh-up sheet at the next several weekly lunch meetings. This is a great event, and I hope to see many of you there.
Best Regards, Michael |
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RCRB Community Foundation Bylaws - Proposed Revisions
Nov 14, 2018 12:15 PM
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Nov 15, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Nov 17, 2018 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Please join Paul Hennessey and Steve Aspel in a blood drive to help local resident Eric Grace. Donors will receive a Baskin-Robbins ice cream coupon or limited edition t-shirt. In addition, Paul Hennessey is offering a complimentary dinner entree to those who donate blood. To donate, you must be 18 or older (16 and 17 year olds need a signed Parental Consent Form), be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and have a photo ID.
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Nov 20, 2018 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A note from Laura Fields: Bart and I will be in Redondo next week (my first trip back to USA!) I would love to see my friends from Rotary, as well as ask Sean to present the Taitung flag and share his experience from Rotary Exchange. How about an open invitation to happy hour at Bluewater on Tuesday Nov 20th? If you could mention to the club, I would appreciate. We are happy to discuss Nigeria, diplomacy, visas and anything else. Diplomatically, of course. |
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Nov 22, 2018 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nov 28, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nov 29, 2018 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Nov 29, 2018 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Hi Everyone,
Please put "Friends Giving" on your calendar for Thursday, November 29th. We have a private room to use at the Los Angeles Ale Works from 6:30 pm to close. Bring an unwrapped toy and some food to share. No big project this time, just enjoy the fellowship, meet Rotarians from other Clubs and be thankful for all we have. Bring friends and family. We'll party like it is 1699 (for those of you who are Wierd Al Yankovich fans).
David Henseler South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club |
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Redondo Beach Master Plan Update
Dec 05, 2018 12:15 PM
Paul Samaras has a Bachelors degree in Political Science and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Cal Poly Pomona. He has worked for 17 years as a professional planner and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). He is currently employed by the City of El Segundo and holds the position of Principal Planner. He has a passion for long-range and transportation planning and is currently collaborating with several other South Bay cities to develop common regulations for Shared Mobility Services (bike-share and scooter-share). He is a Redondo Beach resident and, for the last 12 months, a member of the City’s General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). |
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Dec 07, 2018 9:00 AM - Dec 08, 2018 5:00 PM
Our club will once again help our local Salvation Army in its annual Holiday Bell Ringing. The event will run from 9AM to 5PM on December 7th and 8th and we need volunteers for 1 to 2 hour shifts.
George Schane will pass a signup sheet around at our evening YPG meeting on Wednesday, November 28 at the HT Grill. You can also contact George at gschane@theaccessco.com or phone or text him at 310-994-6883.
The event will take place is at the Von's Supermarket in Hermosa Beach at Pier and PCH near Vera's Fish House.
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Dec 09, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Annual Rotary Club and Foundation Assembly
Dec 12, 2018 12:15 PM
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Dec 13, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All Redondo Beach Rotarians are invited to attend the Thursday Dec 13th performance of the musical Little Shop of Horrors put on by the South High Drama Club and directed by our own Nikki Parsons. The show will begin at 7PM at the South High School Blackbox Theatre (room Q6 at the very southern edge of campus next to the small parking lot). Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door. |
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Annual Holiday Celebration
Dec 19, 2018 12:15 PM
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A Pathway to Service
Jan 09, 2019 12:15 PM
Christian Horvath is a Husband, Dad, Volunteer, Public Servant, Business owner and the TEDxRedondoBeach organizer. He currently serves as the Redondo Beach Council Member for District 3 / Mayor Pro Tem and is trying to affect lives with kindness, empathy & long-term solutions. He also serves as the SouthBay Cities Council of Governments 1st Vice Chair and Transportation Committee Chair. During his 3.5 years he has been focused on bringing a long-term, forward-thinking, sustainable and proactive vision to his city and region including topics like municipal broadband, CCA, environmental safeguards, homeless initiatives and improved public transportation.
For more info visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiananthony/ or follow him on Facebook: @horvath.rbd3 Twitter: @HorvathRbd3 |
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Three Health Pearls From Your DNA
Jan 16, 2019 12:00 PM
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Jan 22, 2019 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote speakers: The January 22, 2019 District Breakfast features power couple Shawn Holley and Dorian Holley. Ms. Holley is an entertainment and business litigation attorney who was a member of the OJ Simpson defense team and has represented Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Lindsey Lohan the Kardashian/Jenner family and more. Dorian Holley is an entertainer who was the vocal director for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Tour and has performed as a vocalist on every one of Jackson's solo tour. He has also toured with Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Don Henley, Lionel Richie and more. |
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Judicial Memorabilia - Exerpts From a Book Yet to be Written
Jan 23, 2019 12:15 PM
Judge Andrew Kauffman was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and has been a Redondo Beach resident since 1985. He received his undergraduate degree from USC and his law degree from UCLA. He has been married for 36 years and has two grown children.
Judge Kauffman has held the following positions: Deputy District Attorney from 1975-1985 Commissioner of the South Bay Municipal Court from 1985-1989 Judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court from 1989-1995 Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1995-2011 Arbitrator and Mediator with Alternative Resolution Centers from 2011-present
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Jan 23, 2019 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jan 23, 2019 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Jan 24, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Cancer Support Community - So That No One Faces Cancer Alone
Jan 30, 2019 12:15 PM
Theresa Plakos has been the Public Relations Director at Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach for 9 years. Her primary responsibilities consist of working with the local media as well as outreach to the medical and non-medical communities throughout the South Bay and surrounding areas to spread the word about Cancer Support Community’s many valuable free programs, services and fundraising events. Theresa came to work for Cancer Support Community after a good friend was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Her passion for the work was further fueled by the loss of her father and Stepfather to lung cancer several years ago.
Information about Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach can be found at http://www.cancersupportredondobeach.org/ |
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Redondo Beach Facility Dog Program
Feb 06, 2019 12:15 PM
Sharon Rose is a Community Services K9 Specialist. She has worked for the RBPD for 30 years in various civilian roles, starting with jailer, promoting to jail manager, then evidence manager which included ancillary positions such as PD facility manager, fleet manager, and radio and equipment manager. When the opportunity for the first Facility Dog handler was suggested by the Chief of Police, she jumped at the chance. Sharon and Facility Dog Meredith have been a team for one year. Meredith was donated by Canine Companions for Independence, one of the oldest and most respected organizations who breed, raise and train service dogs for recipients within the United States. They work with officers in the role of peer support, with the community as a victim advocate, with the schools for student outreach, and with the senior centers, care centers, rehabilitation centers, and the Courts to help bring smiles and laughter. |
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Walk in, Dance Out!
Feb 13, 2019 12:15 PM
Luz Diaz, instructor of Walk In Dance Out, is especially known for her graceful, joyful, and elegant dance abilities and has been applauded by her dance community for her teaching approach. Her vision is to "Enhance relationships through dancing" by encouraging feelings of joy and wellbeing, facilitating romance and true friendships. If you want the fun and romance of Ballroom dancing, call on Luz. Luz after competing and obtaining first place in the 1984 California Emerald Ball, and under the rigorous training of the iconic Lou Schreiber, World First Place Winner- Teacher Competition, representing Arthur Murray Dance Studios, she learned how to teach Ballroom, and realized that social dancing is more fun and has continued teaching dance with passion and humor for over 30 years. However, her student’s testimony is the best part of her curriculum, from “Thank you for bringing dating back into our lives; it gets more fun dancing with each other!” to “Every time I walk in [into the dancing hall] I start feeling happy” or “I have been to cruises around the world because I’ve learned and it is fun to dance.” Through the years Luz has served as a hospital chaplain and a grief counselor in the greater Los Angeles area. Since retiring, she volunteers with the local organ and tissue donation organization. She holds degrees in MA, EdS and a Certification for Bioethics Studies from Loma Linda University, California. Her love for humanity, however, has found its best expression in her dancing and in her teaching, making the joy of social dancing available so others can Walk In and Dance Out! |
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Feb 19, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Feb 20, 2019 6:30 PM
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Capturing Your Stories
Feb 27, 2019 12:15 PM
Judith Norton received her B.A. in Speech Communications from California State University Long Beach, continued studies at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and earned her Master of Education degree from CSU-East Bay. She has a background in teaching at the college level and as a corporate trainer. Later in her career she became involved in instructional design, specifically designing courses for online learning. Quite by accident she started creating memory books for the aging parents of baby boomers. A new design focus was formed when she realized how much she enjoyed learning about her clients’ lives. She’s gone on to create printed coffee-table books for their families that include access to their oral histories. This is a priceless keepsake for families. The focus of her presentation will be a do-it-yourself approach to telling your story. She’s available if an individual needs her, but her main focus is encouraging individuals to tell their story. As we age gracefully, we realize the importance of telling our story for our families. What do we want to share with them? What nugget of information will explain where they came from? What would you do differently? And, what would you do more of? Perhaps it's time to tell your story.
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Feb 27, 2019 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
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Mar 01, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Mar 02, 2019 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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