Fun, safe, in-person activities return to Bella Vida
ABBAFab, an ABBA cover band, performs to a crowd of nearly 250 guests at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida Saturday night. October 16, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Fun, safe, in-person activities return to Bella Vida

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 —…

Seniors hit the jackpot
Kevin MacDonald, CEO SCV Senior Center, right, calls numbers during the BINGO game held in the dinning room of the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 101221. Dan Watson/The Signal

Seniors hit the jackpot

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…

Senior Center’s slate of April events announced
Dog Frankie begs for attention as Leslie Wenke, left, and Linda Davies join 60 cars as they listen as the Doc Rock-it band performs classic 80's rock on stage during the in-your-car Valentines Day dance party held at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior Center’s slate of April events announced

The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced its lineup of drive-in events for April, which seniors can attend from the safety of their vehicles. Car concert Have…

March lineup of Senior Center events released
Dorothy Gajniak and Joey listen to classic rock performed by the Doc Rock-it band during the in-your-car Valentines Day dance party held at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

March lineup of Senior Center events released

In keeping with its outdoor, drive-in themed lineup, the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center announced its March calendar of events, all of which seniors can attend from the…

Senior center celebrates 100,000 meals delivered during pandemic, calls for more volunteers
SCV Senior Center volunteers pose with meals they are delivering to seniors in the SCV through the center's home-delivered meals program. Courtesy

Senior center celebrates 100,000 meals delivered during pandemic, calls for more volunteers

In the midst of the pandemic, volunteers and staff at the Bella Vida senior center reached a milestone last week, surpassing 100,000 meals prepared and delivered locally since March. “The…

Grandparents as Parents hosts bowling day
Linda Davies, support group leader bowling at the Grandparents as Parents bowling event. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Grandparents as Parents hosts bowling day

Families from the Grandparents as Parents program were invited to Santa Clarita Lanes to enjoy some quality time together as part of the new Bella Vida senior center program. Bella…

SCV Senior Center: Through the generations
Attendees file into the new senior center for tours at the ribbon cutting on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country. Cory Rubin/The Signal

SCV Senior Center: Through the generations

When the Santa Clarita Valley hit a growth spurt in the early 1970s, new needs arose for many public services — including those for older residents. That, said Barbara Cochran,…

SCV Senior Center hosts volunteer appreciation hoedown
Linda Crawford dances during the Volunteer Appreciation Hoedown hosted by the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. Austin Dave/The Signal

SCV Senior Center hosts volunteer appreciation hoedown

Nearly 300 volunteers saddled up for a hoedown Thursday at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, in honor of National Volunteer Week. “We are so grateful for the key role…

Scholar Series to highlight America’s first ladies
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will present its next Scholar Series from 10-11 a.m. April 17 with a presentation about the first ladies. The Signal

Scholar Series to highlight America’s first ladies

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is continuing its Scholar Series this month with a presentation on the nation’s first ladies scheduled Wednesday, April 17. College of the Canyons Professor…

Bowling strikes up camaraderie
Senior bowler Marie Smyth prepares to bowl at Valencia Lanes in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bowling strikes up camaraderie

“Come on, Ed, show me how to do it,” Alex Hernandez, 61, said with a smile. Ed Limon obliged, confidently scoring a strike at the 2016 North Los Angeles County…

SCV artist finds his style
Photographer/artist Bruce McFarland and his camera near a photo of Manhattan, New York on display at the Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival held at Ventura Harbor Village in Ventura on Saturday September 10th. Dan Watson/Signal

SCV artist finds his style

It was a happy accident that created what came to be artist Bruce McFarland’s signature style. McFarland, 68, is a Santa Clarita resident, and photographer and fine artist. He became interested…

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