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.
Date: October 13, 2022
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
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: TBD
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.
As a caregiver you will also connect with others about your experiences/challenges, enjoy dinner and activities and get tips on how to take care of yourself. Your person with dementia will participate in a variety of activities such as art, music, ping pong, etc. with trained staff and volunteers.
Theme: Harvest Time Celebration
Event Activities:
Come and enjoy a special Harvest Time Celebration!
As a caregiver you will also connect with others about your experiences/challenges, enjoy Fall Chili, Sweets & Treats and get tips on how to take care of yourself. Your person with dementia will participate in a variety of activities such as Fall Arts & Crafts and a Trick-or-Treat visit from our YMCA Childcare Department guided by our trained staff and volunteers.
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
(October 6,
November 3,and December 1)
Time
4pm - 6pm
Limited to First 12 Registrations
Register
Call (818) 949-4033
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
SPONSORED BY:
This month’s series:
Breast Health — Screening,diagnosing and treating breast cancer
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.
Maria Nelson, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Jennifer Choi, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Date: Thursday, October 6
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 People who have Siblings with Disabilities.
Join us for pumpkin carving, snacks, and discussion.
Price
Free
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Date
Saturday, October 22
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