
O’Connell celebrates 100 years of life, says optimism is important
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After more than a year stuck at home, Santa Clarita Valley seniors can once again start heading on over to the Bella Vida SCV Senior Center for some fun —
The office of state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is hosting a virtual Keeping the Keys workshop with the Automobile Club of Southern California for older drivers Friday. The workshop is a
As a symbol of comfort and appreciation of their sacrifice for their country, local veterans were wrapped in handmade Quilts of Valor Sunday. Donna Kiger and George Allard of the
Seniors gathered at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Tuesday for the center’s monthly afternoon of bingo event. Participants donned masks and headed into the center’s dining room
From Switzerland to Santa Clarita, family and friends came from near and far to celebrate an incredible milestone in Ann DeGraaf’s life: her 100th birthday. DeGraaf said it felt no different to be
The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has released its lineup of October events, continuing to offer outdoor entertainment seniors can attend safely. Courtyard comedy The laughs return to
These days, it’s no longer as common to see couples celebrating decades-long marriages, but here in the Santa Clarita Valley, three local couples are defying the odds. Last month when
News release Santa Clarita Encore Chorale, a nonprofit musical arts program for seniors, invites adults 55 and older to join their fall 2021 semester. The choral group offers seniors an opportunity to make
Photo gallery: Santa Clarita Valley resident Tommy Ward celebrated her 90th birthday at the SCV Senior Center on Aug. 1.
Harriet broke her hip and needed surgery. Post-operatively, the hospital was swift to push her out the door, while Medicare controlled the financial strings. Instead of going home, she went
With a slice of ice cream cake and surrounded by family, Stevenson Ranch resident Madeleine Westcott celebrated her 100th birthday this week. A lover of ice cream, singing and animals,
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