Bella Vida to offer ‘Holiday Blues’ lecture
December 16, 2019
While the holiday season is associated with joy, family fun and giving thanks, it’s common for seniors to deal with sadness, stress and fatigue during this time. To help seniors
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It’s lunchtime at the SCV Senior Center
December 15, 2019
Imagine preparing lunch for your family every day, if your family consisted of hundreds. The Bella Vida senior center does just that, serving lunch to hundreds of seniors every weekday.
Valencia Christian Center to host first Jazz & Comedy Concert
December 6, 2019
On Dec. 15, the Valencia Christian Center (VCC) will host their first Jazz & Comedy Concert Experience at the senior center. The night will open with performances of jazz gospel music performed by a variety of artists including violinist Karen Briggs, drummer Laval Belle and pianist Myron McKinley, who also works as the musical director for Earth Wind & Fire. The second half of the night will be devoted to a comedy show by Broderick E. Rice, who will also emcee the evening.
Home Instead organizes secret Santa for seniors
November 27, 2019
Home Instead is running its “Be a Santa to a Senior” program for the 15th year. Partnering with businesses in Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley, Home Instead has set up trees filled with with paper ornaments with the names of seniors and items that they need or would like to receive for Christmas.
Oakmont of Valencia to host dementia workshop
November 21, 2019
This December, Oakmont of Valencia will host a workshop for those caring for dementia patients that will hopefully give them a better understanding of life with the disease.
Volunteers plan a feast fit for a community
November 20, 2019
For the 10th consecutive year, the Castaic Lions Club, along with dozens of volunteers, including students from the William S. Hart Union High School District, are planning to host their
Silvertone Singers to host ‘Disney’-themed show at Bella Vida
November 13, 2019
Fans of Disney’s sound know the magic is in the music, and anyone looking to enjoy feel-good, old-time tunes need go no further than Bella Vida, where they can catch a show from Santa Clarita’s own Silvertone Singers.
Bella Vida to host tribute for Veterans Day
October 31, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal The Bella Vida senior center is hosting a Veterans Day tribute event to give thanks and gratitude for veterans throughout the country on Nov.
Tips to prevent hearing loss in seniors
October 24, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Fifteen percent of people over the age of 18 report some type of hearing loss, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. That number jumps to
Medicare scams target seniors
October 21, 2019
By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista For The Signal Seniors should be on the lookout for Medicare scams, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office. Scammers are profiling themselves as Medicare representatives
‘Ask a Nurse’ program begins at Bella Vida
September 24, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Bella Vida senior center began a new service for its clients Tuesday, providing free wellness checks and one-on-one conversations with nurses from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital from
New classes offered for Seniors at Bella Vida
September 19, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Senior citizens can enroll in new aerobics and meditation classes at the Bella Vida senior center. Aerobics will be offered 9-10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
Seniors appreciate ‘beautiful life’ at Bella Vida
September 12, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal The Beauty Bus made a stop at the Bella Vida senior center on Thursday, offering seniors free haircuts, facials, manicures and makeovers. Staff and
It’s prom season for the seniors of Santa Clarita
September 6, 2019
It may not be prom season for high school students, but it certainly is for the senior citizens of the Santa Clarita Valley, thanks to Girl Scout Troop No. 7222.
AARP to host Smart Driver course at Bella Vida
August 27, 2019
AARP officials are hosting an eight-hour Smart Driver course at Bella Vida on Sept. 19 and 20, for those who would like to receive “smart driver” certificates. These classes are
Girl Scouts help senior citizens celebrate a prom of their own
August 20, 2019
Though prom season has passed, senior citizens have a chance to do the same as their high school counterparts in celebrating The Red Carpet: Senior Prom, hosted by Girl Scout
Seniors gather for Colors of Our Lives concert, exhibit
August 14, 2019
More than 100 Santa Clarita Valley seniors donning colorful bow ties, hats and accessories visited the Bella Vida senior center to view the Colors of Our Lives concert and art
Laughs, lessons and life at 100
August 11, 2019
When Santa Clarita resident Bernie Glass was told he would be a good standup comedian, he replied: “The toughest part of that would be to stand up.” Glass, who turned
Local artists to perform at Bella Vida
August 8, 2019
Jim Gustin and Jeri Goldenhar, otherwise known as Truth Jones, will be performing a lunchtime concert at Bella Vida senior center Wednesday. The pair was contacted by the senior center
Senior center to host caregiver resource day
August 6, 2019
To support local caregivers, the Bella Vida senior center is hosting its annual Knowledge is Power: Aging with Dignity Symposium, a caregiver-resource day, on Sept. 21. Approximately 34.2 million Americans