COMMUNITY
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In partnership with the American Red Cross, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.
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Date: Thursday, December 4th
Time: 7am - 3pm
Location: MPR at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
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Click below to register, enter the zip code 91011
AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
In partnership with Huntington Hospital, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: MPR at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
To Register:
Call or text (626) 676-3035 to schedule your donation.
Donors will receive a FREE Baskin Robbins gift card!
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We have collected 104 units of blood since 2020, saving the lives of up to 260 people!
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We appreciate our community's continued support in this vital effort.
Caregiving for someone with dementia can be buoyed by knowledge and a community of support.
The YMCA of the Foothills is partnering with the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's Community Resource Center for Aging and Alzheimer's Los Angeles to provide some respite for those caring for people with early to mid-stage dementia.​
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Event Activities:
The evening offers a time for all to experience a special performance by Nandani Maria Sinha.
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Nandani is internationally acclaimed for her passionate performances and presence. She is a favorite mezzo-soprano in Southern California, performing regularly with Los Angeles Opera, Long Beach Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, California Philharmonic, and Redlands Symphony.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
SPONSORED BY:
Price
Free for all
​Location​
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)​
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Activities
Special performance
by Nandani Maria Sinha, plus dinner, games, and lots of socialization!
Date
First Thursday of Every Month
Thursday, December 4th​
Time
4pm - 6pm
Limited space, registration is required.
To Register:
Call (818) 949-4033
Take part in the fun — call us for more information!
Latest Updates on Dementia:
New Treatments and New Support Strategies for Caregivers
In partnership with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a monthly Doc Talk series that will present a variety of health-related topics to community members throughout the year.
The lectures are available for in-person attendance or virtual attendance via Zoom.
To Register:
We will have box lunches for takeaway at the end of the talk for our in-person attendees. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the talk will begin promptly at 12 p.m. Reservations for takeaway box lunches are required 48 hours in advance. Please visit uscvhh.org/doc-talks or call (818) 952-2228 to register.
Presented By:
Dr. Vahe Akopian
Dr Akopian is a board-certified Neurologist with a focus on Dementia
care. He grew up in Glendale, attended undergrad at UCLA, and completed his Neurology training at Keck USC in 2017. Through his excellent Memory Care Services, Medicare has selected his practice to be one of only 300 Dementia specialists across the entire country to provide the GUIDE program services for Dementia patients and their caregivers.
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​Date: Thursday, January 15th
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Time: 12pm - 1pm (Presentation In-Person or Zoom)
Doors open at 11:30am
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New Location! USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Council Rooms
1812 Verdugo, Glendale, CA 91208
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We will be hosting box lunches for our in-person attendees.
In-person RSVP is required for accurate boxed-lunch orders.
Please click below to register or call (818) 952-2228
The YMCA of the Foothills will begin offering live scan services to the community.
Appointments must be made 24 in advance. To book an appointment, email Debbie Pile by clicking below.
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Price:
Basic Live Scan(DOJ): $55
Advance Live Scan(DOJ and FBI): $65
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Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
This class is for anyone who wants to learn or is required to be trained and certified in Adult First Aid, CPR, and use of AED for adults, children, and infants.
HSI Adult First Aid, CPR and AED for all ages (adult, child, and infant):
The goal of the Health & Safety Institute Adult First Aid CPR AED training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in Adult First Aid, CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant.
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This blended learning program includes flexible instructional tools for developing proficiency via demonstration and prompted practice, including scenario-based problem-solving exercises with feedback.
HSI First Aid | CPR AED reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and it conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.
We will not be offering any community CPR classes until further notice.