SCV Senior Center to host Celebrity Waiter Dinner
May 4, 2022
News Release Celebrity Waiter is the signature fundraising event for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Due to the great success of last year’s event, it will continue to be
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The Savvy Senior | How to Get Help as an Elder Orphan
April 20, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m
Wilk to host free Medicare fraud webinar
April 6, 2022
News release State Sen. Scott Wilk is inviting the community to a free webinar on Medicare fraud, 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 14. “Please join my office and our partner, The
Girl Scouts donate cookies to SCV Senior Center
March 30, 2022
By Karen Marroquin Signal Staff Writer Girl Scouts from Troop 132 gathered recently to deliver cookies to the Meals on Wheels recipients at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. “Our troop’s
City offers drop-in softball for seniors
March 29, 2022
News release Dust off your cleats, oil your mitt and head to Central Park to take part in the city of Santa Clarita’s new Senior Softball program. This drop-in program
Celebrating a ‘diamond’ anniversary
March 15, 2022
In the 1940s, dating for Harold and Marian Berkeland consisted of roller skating, bicycling, and taking trips to the movie theater. After meeting her as a junior in high school
The Spirit of ’76: Wiley Canyon Elementary’s Class of 1976 gathers to surprise their former teacher — on his 76th birthday
March 10, 2022
Keenan Warner had no idea what he was walking into when his car pulled over in front of Wiley Canyon Elementary in Newhall last weekend. He and his wife Linda
SCV Senior Center resumes in-person activities
March 9, 2022
Seniors bore the brunt of pandemic restrictions in terms of precautionary isolation and absence of group meetings. As the state of California is easing safety protocols, and seniors feel confident
Senior Center hosts drive-in movie for Valentine’s celebration
February 8, 2022
By Signal Staff This year, seniors can celebrate Valentine’s Day out in the open with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida is
Bella Vida to host webinar on senior home safety
February 1, 2022
By Signal Staff The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is scheduled Wednesday to host a webinar featuring Robert Lamoureux, a veteran general contractor and Signal newspaper columnist, as
Senior volunteers build, restore hiking trails
January 18, 2022
On Wednesdays at 8 a.m., a group of seniors gathers in front of the Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon. They joke around and gear up before journeying into the
O’Connell celebrates 100 years of life, says optimism is important
January 18, 2022
Shirley O’Connell clutches her iPad as she sits, celebrating her 100th birthday and waiting for a moment worthy of being captured using the camera on her tablet. Her excitement to
Over 32 years, ‘Mailman Mike’ put his stamp on neighborhood
January 11, 2022
It’s not just living somewhere that makes you part of a community, but when you spend nearly every day walking the streets of a neighborhood, sometimes that’s enough to make
Senior Center seeks volunteer meal drivers
January 4, 2022
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center asks the community for volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors, officials said in a news release. “Meals on Wheels is a lifeline
Oakmont resident reaches 100
December 1, 2021
Though Mary Zimmerman recently celebrated her 100th birthday, she still uses her walker as more of a purse than for support. “She doesn’t need it. She just has all her
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale to perform free concert
November 24, 2021
News release The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale is inviting local families to a free concert, “The 12 Days After Christmas,” or “Your Christmas Gifts Are for the Birds!” on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale is a nonprofit musical
Turkeys galore for SCV seniors
November 24, 2021
The pandemic isolated many people last year – including seniors who often live alone, away from loved ones. However, this holiday season, the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita made Thanksgiving
Turkeys galore for SCV seniors
November 23, 2021
The pandemic isolated many people last year – including seniors who often live alone, away from loved ones. However, this holiday season, the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita made Thanksgiving
Finding fellowship through food, friendship
November 9, 2021
What began as a way for church friends to get together has blossomed into a group of men dedicated to helping local restaurants that have been struggling in the midst
Oakmont seniors get special animal visit
November 3, 2021
Zebras, donkeys and goats — oh my! Last week, senior residents at Oakmont of Valencia and their families had the opportunity to experience their weekly dose of pet therapy with