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: Wednesday, November 22
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.
Caregiving for someone with dementia can be buoyed by knowledge and a community of support.
The YMCA of the Foothills partners with the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's Community Resource Center for Aging and Alzheimer's Los Angeles the first Thursday of the month to provide some respite for those caring for people with early to mid-stage dementia.
Event Activities:
As a caregiver, you will connect with others about your experiences/challenges, while you and your person will enjoy dinner and a musical performance from “Brian Diamond” Ecker.
Featuring “Brian Diamond” Ecker and the Music of Neil Diamond
Guest Performer: Come and be entertained by Brian Ecker (AKA Brian Diamond) as he sings Neil Diamond favorites, including Love on the Rocks, Sweet Caroline, America, Hello Again, Crackling Rosie and more festive tunes!
Brian has been a performer for the past 20 years in local theatre and other venues.
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
Guest Performer “Brian Diamond” Ecker, and dinner
Date
First Thursday of Every Month
December 7
Time
4pm - 6pm
Limited space, registration is required.
Register
Call (818) 949-4033
Take part in the fun — call us for more information!
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.
Proper Use of Antibiotics
Valerie Mesaros, PharmD
Valerie Mesaros, PharmD, is the pharmacy director at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Valerie has over 30 years of experience managing pharmaceutical care for patients in a clinical practice setting. Valerie received her Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) from the College of Pharmacy in Marseille, France. In addition,
she holds a Diabetes Educator Certification, a Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification, a Medication Safety Certification, and a Geriatric Pharmacy Certification.
Date: Wednesday, January 10th
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
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.
Dates:
SEPTEMBER 2 and 3 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
OCTOBER 14 and 15 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
OCTOBER 28 and 29 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Price:
$200
Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Class Length:
20 Hours Online Instruction
16 Hours In-Person Instruction
Class Format:
Blended Learning with E-learning done at your own pace and In-Person, Instructor-Led Course
**E-learning must be completed first in order to take the in-person class**
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:
November 28th (Tuesday) - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
November 30th (Thursday) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
December 12th (Tuesday ) - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
December 14th (Thursday) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
In partnership with
Do you find yourself asking any of these questions?
• What living options should I be considering?
• If I did move, should I sell or rent my home?
• What are the tax ramifications if I sell my property?
• What can I do with rental properties?
• How can I pass on legacy now?
• How will I know when it's time to move?
• When should I start planning?
• Where do I start?
If you will give us an hour, we will give you solutions!
Price: Free
Date: TBD
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA (MPR Room)
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Event Details:
Lunch provided
In partnership with Hearts for Siblings, a support group for Teens who have Siblings with Disabilities.
Join us for planting flower pots & seeds
Price
Free
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Date
TBD
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