COMMUNITY
SERVICES
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.
Date: January 30, 2023
Time: 7am - 3pm
Location: MPR at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Click below to register, enter the zip code 91011
AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
**BEST VALUE**
**BEST VALUE**
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: December 14
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Gymnasium 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!
We have collected 104 units of blood since 2020, saving the lives of up to 260 people!
We appreciate our community's continued support in this vital effort.
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.
Event Activities:
As a caregiver you will also connect with others about your experiences/challenges, enjoy dinner, Valentine themed activities, and get tips on how to take care of yourself. Your person will participate in creating Valentine’s Day cards and decorating cookies with trained staff and volunteers.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Kaloostian treats patients with respect, dignity, and an open-mind. She offers evidence-based medical recommendations and weighs the risks and benefits with her patients before any decision is made. She is understanding in regards to patients' preferences of treating different diagnoses. She encourages family members to join in discussions on difficult decisions and values a multi-disciplined approach to most problems. She attempts to provide timely responses to patient concerns as well as updates on lab tests quickly.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Price
Free for all
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Date
First Thursday of Every Month
February 2
Time
4pm - 6pm
Limited to First 12 Registrations
Register
Call (818) 949-4033
SPONSORED BY:
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.
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.
Dates:
February 24th (Friday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
February 28th (Tuesday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
March 24th (Friday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
March 30th (Thursday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
April 21st (Friday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
April 26th (Wednesday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Price:
$63 for a 2-year certification
Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Class Length:
3 Hours
Class Format:
Blended Learning with E-learning done at your own pace and In-Person, Instructor-Led Skills Session
**E-learning must be completed first in order to take the in-person class**
Student/Instructor Ratio:
Minimum 2:1 - Maximum 4:1
This month’s series:
Aging with a Healthy Heart
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.
In compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the lectures are available for in-person attendance or virtual attendance via Zoom.
Dr. Ammireza Solhpour
Dr. Amir Solhpour is an advanced structural interventional cardiologist trained at Texas Medical Center. He is American board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology and is a Registered Physician for Vascular Interpretation. His subspecialty includes the management of various cardiac and vascular conditions and treating aortic aneurysms, cardiac warrest, and cardiogenic shock.
Date: Wednesday, February 15th
Time: 11:30am-Noon (boxed lunch)
Noon – 1pm Presentation In-Person or Zoom
Location: Multi Purpose Room at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge
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
In partnership with Hearts for Siblings, a support group for Teens who have Siblings with Disabilities.
Join us for snacks and a discussion on FAMILY DYNAMICS.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Jean H. Woo
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Licensed MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist)
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Counselor specialized in Adolescence & Family Culture.
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Ph.D in Family Ministry, HIS University, CA, USA.
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Business Administration, KOREA University.
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Numerous Lectures on Teen Counseling, Substance Abuse, Depression.
Price
Free
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Date
Saturday, January 21
Time
2 - 4pm
Ages
Middle and High School Teens
Adult Leaders Present
Ellen Park and Cameron Rose
CREATORS OF HEARTS FOR SIBLINGS:
Rachel Lee & Chloe Chong
"Our mission is simple — to create a safe environment to empower siblings."
Did you know that siblings of those with disabilities often feel:
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Like they can not express their feelings
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Isolated
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That they are forced to grow up quicker
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Have a different idea of family and home