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ROBERT E. BADHAM
40TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA
Tams. Rita K. White
The White House
966 Sandcastle Drive
Corona del Mar, California 92625
Dear NmS. White:
This is in response to your letter of May 9 regarding some press reports
that I was instrumental in obtaining the lease for the Carden School
in Corona del Tear.
First of all, let me tell you that over the fifteen years I have spent
as a public elected official at the state and federal levels, I have
tried conscientiously to refrain from interjecting myself in the affairs
of other jurisdictions and at other levels of government. Such was
the case with the Carden School matter. Despite the fact that I may
personally advocate senior citizens facilities and public and private
educational facilities, this of itself should not cause me to exhibit
bias in any influential way, and I can assure you that I did not. I
strive to represent all people in my constituency, and I do not pit
9,000 of one group against the numbers of another group for the purpose
of counting votes. I attempt to use this office to achieve N11-1-lat is
right and to better the lot of our society. I personally feel that
if the threat of numbers of potential voters were to swa-\T the deci-
sion -making process, that would be a political obscenity.
As to the matter at hand, I was asked as a Member of Congress by Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson if HUD funds would be withheld from the City of Newport
Beach in the event that immediate action was not taken on the senior
citizens center. Responding to this request by constituents, I did
ask HUD the simple question, and the equally simple answer was "no"
that the HUD funds for that purpose would not be withheld.
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the COUNCIL ON AGING of LAGUNA BEACH
POST OFFICE BOX 1343 o LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92652 (714) 494-3334
May 20, 1977
Newport Beach City Council �1
Newport Beach City Hall T.
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
Dear Mayor McGinnis and Council Members:
I am writing to you on behalf of the 's`"enYor"` citizen `community tin
your city. These neglected citizens are in urgent need of a multi-�ur-
pose Senior Center such as those in the cities of Huntington Beach,
Anaheim, Laguna Beach, San Clemente and others.
These Multi -purpose Centers are based on an extensive daily pro-
gram which could not function in the one -room -facility some of the mem-
bers of your body presented and voted on at your recent meeting.
Our Council sincerely urges you to reconsider and reverse your position
so that our fellow seniors will be able to have full use of the building in
question.
Enclosed please find a copy of our May Newsletter. Our program
could not function in such a limited area.
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Sincerely yours,
rald H. Hallahan �-��
President,
Council on Aging
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)WALK NE.WSLETTE
MAY 1977
"S E N I 0 R S
Senior Citl2c;3s Club
515 Fcrest AYzz-riue
P- 0- lbx 1343
IagLwa Beach, CA 92652
H E L P I N G S E N I O R S"
A TRIBUTE TO OUR PAST COUNCIL ON AG-TNG PRES4DEC:
It is with great regret that Stan Standard his office as president be-
cause of too many other commitricuts. Stan had put in of work.
On behalf of the members, we wish you good luck and good health and we shall be
happy to see you as often as possible.
The Staff
^ l.'NCIL ON AGING GENERAL FETING - MONDAY, MAY 16, 1977, 1:30 p-m-
Barbara Erickson of the Junior Women's Club of Laguna Beach will offer a short
film and presentation on Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation, a technique used. very suc-
^essfully by medics for emergency measures for heart attack patients. President
�a','Ler's advisory council has expressed hope that every adult American citizen
would learn this technique in order to give assistance to any individual.
Quite recently, while attending a meeting, a man suddenly collasped. The in-
dividual appeared to be about 40 years old so others assumed he just fell. A teen-
ager who had just completed her CPR training that very week, went to his rescue,
administered OPR, and was permitted to continue the CPR even after the paramedics
arrived. Today, that man attributes his recovery to the fast action of a CPR
trained person. M.
CCiIUXTL ON AG:T3G BOARD MEETING - THURSDAY MAY 5 1.0:00 a.m. - at the Sandvr
ex, cean. Everyone is welcome:
* * YOUR R`?UNC IL ON AEG IN AC m-ON
SOCIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
Consumer Affairs Representative 2nd Thursday 12:00 - 2VA0 Council Chambers
Legal Aid Society Representative Alt. Fridays 9:30 - 12:00 By appt. 497-2441
Social Security Representative 4th Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 Council Chambers
(Social Security Toll -free number is ZEnith 2-6000).
;yOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 2nd Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 Council Chambers
LAGUNA BEACH CLINIC By appointment- 494-0761 460 Ocean Avenue
"2"TAL & PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE 4th Friday 9.00 - 4:00 JUKE ONLY.
TREE LEGAL AID AVAILABLE TO SENIORS AT SENIOR FACILITY
.ree legal aid is available to seniors on Fridays the 13th and 27th of May from
9:30 to 12:00 noon at the Council Chambers. Assistance will be rendered by a mem-
`)er of the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Senior Citizens Legal Advocacy Pro -
,ram. Assistance will be offered in the areas of SST (Supplemental Security Income),
Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other health benefits, landlord -tenant pro-
)lems, will and conservatorships, problems with creditors, retirement benefits, pen-
3ion programs, unsatisfactory goods or services, contracts and leases, and most
Dther legal needs. Appointments must be made in advance at the Senior Office-497-2441.
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NEW LEGISLATION - S-B. 154 TAX JUSTICE ACT - NICHOLAS C. PETRIS and many others
Deals with both property tax and California income tax revisions.
The following explanation of the Tax Justice Act comes from the desk of Senator
Petris, sponsor of the bill:
The Tax Justice Act of 1977 appropriates $925 million to relieve the property
tax burden of low and middle income Californians. It provides this relief to home-
owners and renters in direct relationship to need. It raises the funds by elimina-
ting inequities in the state's Personal Income Tax..
Act shifts California's tax structure to an ability to pay basis. It will re-
sult in a reduction in the tax burden of low and middle i-neome. taxpayers.
(continued)
The property tax component of the Act is designed to distribute property tax
relief on the basis of need. Renters and homecvners will have property taxes reim-
bursed by the State, depending upon economic circumstances. '
Not ail are equally deserving of relief. Need dust to measured against abil-
ity to pay. By this standard, middle and low income homeowners and renters deserve
.more help than those who axe better off. _
The major portion of funding for the Tax Justice Act°s property tax relief
Program is provided by two major tax reforms designed*to make the staters Personal
Income tax more equitable. $240 million is raised by eliminating the preferential
treatment of capital gains. 'Another $520 million is raised by adding nine addi-
tional brackets to the income tax. schedule. The balance of.the funding is :supplied
by a $200 million appropriation from the surplus in the state's General Fund.
It is clear that a comparatively s=11 group of Californians will experience.
a tax increase.:
The Tax Justice Act reduces the overall burden of taxation while at the same
time providing low and middle income homeo-aners and renters with substantial tax
reductions.
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ps gTAL AND PROPERTY' TAX ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP FOR VOLL'iAFP MS - Friday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00.
In preparation for the June Tax Assistance'Program, the Franchise Tax Board
has initiated a workshop to train volunteers who will be helping out with the pro-
gram. If you are interested in learning how to help others, attend the workshop
a' the Council Chambers, Friday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12.00 or phone Mikki at
497-2441
A representative from the Franchise Tax Board will speak at our general meet-
ing'in June. He will discuss senior citizens' property tax assistance, both home-
owners and rentals. Then) later in the month, their representative will spend a
full day with Lis assisting seniors in making out claim forms, reviewing forms and
answering questions. Seniors 62 and up are eligible. If one spouse is 62, the
family is eligible.
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If you know of someone who is ill
names at the Senior Of fl.ces so we cast
Phone 497-2441 or Retina at )',( t.-.1-344.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
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or lost a loved one, please leave their
sezld theca a card to give them a word of cheer.
The $3.00 a year dues entitles members to the Boardwalk Newsletter, the monthly
bulletin which is mailed to all members. In -the Boardwalk, information reAgarding
the many activities wY11:c11 take place at 1lle 13elA or facilities, is listed. The
Boardwalk also provides 1.nformati.on about community services avall.able to Senior
Citizens.
Renewals: The membership committee encourages members to send their dues by mail,
_f at all possible. Below is a renewal form which should be filled out to insure
that important information is correct. Membership is based upon.a calendar ,year.
If your card is from.the year 1976, you must renew your membership in order to
receive the newsletter.
Make checks payable tp: Senior Citizens Membership
P. 0. Box 1343
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Name. ------------------------------ -- Senior Citizens 2.00
Council on Aging $1.00) $3.00
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A REMINDER
Your Boardwalk Newsletter cannot guarantee forwarding of your copy if you move
and neglect to give us the new address. It is costing us 19 -times the original
cost if your mail is returned to us for forwarding. If your address label is in-
correct in any way, get the proper information to Margot at 4-97-2441.
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_ "Y IS SENIOR C ITT IZEN MONM
SENIOR CITIMS MUMAT, MEETT.NG - Monday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m.
President Yetta LZiP.ovits will be presiding and bringing you up to date on all
the events.and functions haping here at the Senior Facilities. The meeting will
be followed by a most fascinating subject, gz°aphcgLa:L °sis.
Florence Beane, noted Laguna Beach graphologist, will be our guest speaker.
Grapholanalysis is a'scientific study of the individual strokes of handwriting to
determine character and personality of the writer. This system of measuring slant,
depth, angle and many other factors assists in evaluating and revealing the emo-
tional response of a particular person to a situation. Florence will demonstrate
.-A,,a of the techniques employed and perhaps some lucky ones selected from the aud-
:"e will have their handwriting analyzed.
Mrs. Beane is a resident of South Laguna. She is active with Fr'A, Human Needs
Committee, and is presently a realtor with Tarbell Realty.
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
SENIOR CITIZEN EXECUTIVE BOARD & ADVISORY BOARD MEETING - Thursday, May 19., 1977
Executive Board Meeting, 9:30 All members of the Board are urged to
attend this one.
Advisory Board Meeting 10:30 This is the meeting where ideas gener-
ate, develop, and gain impetus for the
ongoing programs.
Everyone is welcome at the Advisory Board Meeting on Thursday, May 19th.
TELEPHONE C01,141TTEE: Meets the next to the last Monday , May 23rd at 11:30, at
the Annex on Ocean Avenue. Bring a sack lunch and stay for
bingo.
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Our very deepest sympathy and our very best wishes for a rapid recovery to
JAVE SLAVjN, one of the f0lind:ers of our club and one of our most capable and de-
perai.F,,b].e vol t,ri+:ef Y s_ Jane was hurt. i.ri ari. ,a� c i.dnt on T,a.g,.tti.('at�yvn Road, and is
now ref—ver.ing at a nursing home. Il1)61,End Si is wi.�r7ti� her hiS coral;ant. at•ferliiorl.
So very many rec;p7.e, members and r�vr, tne�f,bers, have i.ii4pii x-ed about you, Jane, and
lh is is proof, if any were rn�<:c3ed, that you are sorely missed and thought about
daily. We know you will come back. to us soorL--_---anal in good health.
Uritil further notice, Janets address will be: Palm Crest North, 3501 Cedar
Avenue, T:bng Beach, 90807.
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v VT,ll1T,L'EERS
Your telephone committee has been diligently.doing their thing..... which
eventually becomes 'your thing'. Every month these dedicated people phone and re-
mind you -of the interesting activities (as well as all the social services avail-
able) oceuxring throiigiiout the month.
Lois Perrin has done a fantastic job of coordinating this group function into
our most cohesive and active working -committee; the fact that she just happens to
have many groovy and energetic individuals working with her doesn't seem to hurt
either. Many thanks telephone committee, we do appreciate you.
As our membership and activities increase, so does the need for additional.
persons to do some phoning...... if you can afford about 2 to 4 hours once or twice
a month, and you enjoy talking to people on the phone, our organization NEEDS YOU!
Let Lois know you are interested in helping...... her number is 494-5528•
Volunteers ....... if youtve done any volunteer service such as visiting, assisting
in a home, or driving, helping out at TLC, the Clinic or at the schools..... please
phone in you 'hours servedt to Margot, 497-2441,.between 10:00 and 2:00.
11a3DOS FOR JOE
To Joe Lefkovits....... thanks for all the .help you have been giving us arrang-
ing chairs, carrying boxes, helping with the newsletter, deliveries to the post
office, serving on committees, in fact, just about anything requiring time and ef-
fort. We.really appreciate it ...... and I know all the club members do! You seem
to be.always'there when you're needed. Thanks again from everyone.
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CLASSES...... ....CLASSES..... .....CLASSES.as*
New class scheduled......
NEW HORIZONS FOR WIDOWS WIDOWERS (and PEOPLE WHO ARE ALONE)
Every Friday through June 24 at 10.-00 a.m. til 11:30 a.m.
Taught by Bob Pettengill of Saddleback College, this class will touch upon
problems and concerns, the initial impact of death of a spouse, bereavement, fam-
ily adjustments, personal and social adjustments, identity, financial and legal
affairs. Questions pertaining to the need for a job and what are the alternatives
in lifestyle, employment, career and volunteering, late careers. We will be learn-
ing about people and groups that can help.
Registrations are still being accepted and starting the first Friday in. May,
the class will be meeting in the cozy atmosphere of the Annex, 450 Ocean Avenue.
SEWING - Mondays, 9:00 a.m. til noon; ate the Annex.
MACRAME - Mondays, 10:00 a.m. til noon at the Council Chambers.
1EYSICAL CONDITIONING - Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. til noon at the Human Affairs Bldg.
:".�IgTIVE WRITING - Tuesdays, 1:00 til 3:00, Council Chambers.
SPANISH - Wednesdays, 10:00 til noon, Council Chambers,
T'A_T. CHI - Wednesdays, 11:45 to 1:15, Human Affairs Building.
ART CLASS - Wednesdays, llth & 25th ONLY, 1:00 to 3:00, Council Chambers.
FRENCH - Thursdays, 9:00 to noon, Council Chambers.
GERMAN - Thursdays, 10:30 til 11:30, Annex.
BRIDGE - Thursdays, 1.00 til 4:00, Council Chambers. Improve your bridge with
lessons, learn the newer systems and meet new people. Teaching for be-
ginners prcmptly at 1:00; others at 1:30.
FOLKDANCING - Fridays, 1:00 til 2:00, Human Affairs Building.
NEW HORIZONS - Frid.ays, 10:00 til 11:30', Annex.
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1VEW IDEAS:
HOPF. IiY])ltf;lr,iTjt; GARDENS - Is this the answer to the food crisis?
WEDNESDAY, May 4 at 1.30.- Council Chambers
Lessons of t7,e past severalyears have twi.gY t us that America is no longer the
'land of plenty'. We itmo t learn to conserve our ecology, energy and precious water
supplies.
Hydroponics, the new science of growing plants without conventional 'soil' for
food and root support, will be presented not only as an exciting new concept, but
aL� a practical method for grow9.ng flowers, vegetables, and a large variety of other
plants, using a small space and minimal effort.
Members attending the lecture and demonstration will be shown that there is an
application of the hydroponics method to fit the interest and need of each person
present. The title might well be - - - -"Hydroponics for Everyone".
For an introduction to this new and fascinating concept, attend the lecture
and demonstration presented by Fred Hale at the Senior Facility, Council Chambers,
505 Forest Avenue on Wednesday, May 4 at 1:30. In the meantime, stop in at the
office and see a healthy vegetable plant which is growing hydroponically in a 5-
inch flower pot. The Senior offices are located on the second floor of the Human
Affairs Building, 515 Forest Avenue.
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MEMORY SHARING with Helen Himes.
Let's get together and just talk ..... talk about our ideas, our thoughts....our
memories. Bring photographs, poems, songs, any memorabilia that intrigues Y-O-U,
bring back a thought that.pleases Y-O-U:: Helen will be our guide and hostess on
Wednesday, May 18, at 1:15 at the new Senior Annex. This will be our day to
remeniesce...........
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CREATIVE TALENT NEEDED FOR BOUTIQUE WORK SESSIONS
Seniors who enjoy sewing, knitting or crocheting are cordially invited to join the
boutique work group each week from 9:00 a.m. til 12:00 Mondays. Yetta Lefkovits
has stated that help is urgently needed in this area. The products made will be
made available at some future fund-raising function. Products to be made will in-
clude afgan_s, tote -bags,,,— - one hangings and plant holde- -Please donate just a
fp!w %curs week to thin ..L--4tdly- wF+rk ses4itqi.
It was very rewardin, see so many of our newcomers _,nding the tea. Equal
was the pleasure in having so many of our past members helping us to make the new-
comers welcome.
Many thanks to our greeters, Hazel Rowlett, Helene Haigh, Helen Adams and Mad -
die Kirsten, our suave and gracious hosts; Glenn Wilkins and Tom Hadrys, our musi-
cians David Rosen, Fred Krahforest, and Marion Norton, our food server, Marie Revet,
our tea pourers, Julia Balacek and Gladys Fitzgerald, our 'what -else -needs -to -be -
done' people, Willie Prather and Joe Lefkovits, our piano player, Bob Porter, and a
great BIG THANKS to Vi Lansdell, whose assistance and generosity with the equipment,
food, flowers, the set-up and just °keeping things going' kept me in awe of just how
efficient one person can be, while constantly maintaining a warmth, a smile, and a
loving caress to friends around her. Let's have another tea real soon and this time
I'll promise to make better, hotter, stronger tea.... mmr
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JOB OFPORTC_\1I1 X:
Senior aide needed for Laguna Beach TLC site. Must enjoy greeting people.
Bookkeeping skills desirable. Phone Carl Hansen at 497-2702.
RENTAL:
Studio apartment located at 239 Lower Cliff Drive, apartment 6. Prefer a quiet
senior. Phone 497-3431. $200 monthly.
MANY THANKS to our help -mate of the month.....Elvi Miller spent many long, hard
hours typing and putting together the revised COA By-laws .... thank you, Elvi.
Many thanks to Nora Cormie for the donation of the lovely.teapot. I think Nora is
hoping to have tea served at the next bridge and card game session. And how lovely
it might be to have a pot of tea available for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon
soiree served in the warm comfort of the Senior Annex...wetll work on it Nora....
DISCOUNT RATES FOR SENIORS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS:
ABC Lock and Key, 227 Ocean 15%
The Oak Showcase, Village Fair, 1152 Coast -Highway 10%
Glenneyre Furniture, 370 Glenneyre Street 15%
White House Restaurant, 340 Routh Coast Highway 20%
Footnotes, Village Fair, 1124 Coast Highway 20%
Artistry in Nature, 295 Forest Avenue 10%
'nie Great Put-on, Village Fair, 1120 `mouth Coa.s E, Rviy. . 10%
Chez Elle, 1970 South Coast Highway 20%
Fishers Draperies, 1148 North Coast Hwy 20%
Un Bel Di, Village Fair, 1197 South Coast Hwy 10%
Fahrenheit 451, 509 South Coast Hwy 10%
The Pewter Loft, Forest Avenue Mall 332 Forest 15%
Evelyn's Beauty Bar, 917 Glenneyre 20%
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
Tide and Times, 376 Ocean 20%
(both subscriptions and ads)
FREE MOVIE
Movie of the month.............Friday, May 20 ........2:00 p.m.
"THE SUNSHINE BOYS"
starring Walter Matthau and George Burns
Comedy by Neil Simon about two old-time vaudevillians
Pick up your tickets at the Senior offices, second floor of the Human Affairs
Building, 515 Forest.
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....TRAVEL.... •..TRAVEL...• *TRAVEL*..•
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
In conjunction with the June travel trip to Camp Fluff high in the San Bernar-
dino mountains neax Big Bear Lake, the slides presented at the April meeting will be
shown again on Thursday, May 12th at 12:30. While you are waiting for your turn at
having your blood pressure taken or waiting for a place at abridge table, you will
be entertained by pictures of seniors enjoying mountain camping.... luxury -style.
The slides give a vivid idea of the lake} the flora and the fauna etc. of Camp Bluff.
Several people have already made their deposit....... don't be left out. $68.00 pays
for your transportation, dormitory style cabin, all meals) snacks and many, many
activities. Attend the armchair travel at 12:30 Thursday, May 12th and see how some
people enjoy the good life.
may 17 COUNTY MUSEUM, LA BREA TAR PITS & FARMERS MARKET $5.00
Three pavillion like structures, a sculpture garden and the Ahmanson Gallery
comprises the Los Angeles County Museum in Hancock Park.
The tar pits are the world's richest sources of Ice Age Specimens. These
asphalt beds entrapped prehistoric plant and animal life. An observation
pit shows specimens from the site.
Then we'll drive on down to Farmers Market for shopping and lunch on your
own either at the market or at one of the ethnic restaurants located within
walking distance of Farmers Market. We should be back in Laguna about 4:00.
june 6 - 10 CAMP BLUFF WITH THE ANAHEIM SENIORS 5 days - $68.00
Includes: All meals
Lodging (you furnish sleeping bag or bed roll)
Recreational facilities
All activities
Transportation
Activities include:
Boating, fishing, swimming
Horseshoes, volleyball, archery
Hiking, cookout,, campfires
Crafts
Pick up a brochure at the office.
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PLACES TO GO IN MAY:
The School of Fine Arts at the University of California at Irvine has a fine
theatre de�.artment, with performasices in a,rsxua, dance, and music offered. regxtlarly;
many are under. $3 .00, and most are free. Chec-.k Fhe bal 1 e Fi n board at the Annex for
the, May and June programs at UCI.
A BIG, BIG event scheduled for Wednesday, June 1st will be an Ethnic Dance and
costume performance by our T'ai Chi teacher, Alta Wine. Details in your next
r.:ewsletter.
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REMINDERS:
NO FOLKDANCE CLASS ON FRIDAY, May 6th.
THE CENTER IS CLOSED,ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30.
MANY THANKS........UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK of Laguna Beach for your generous
contribution. Your donation makes getting this newsletter out to our
members, a lot easier 0n our bivlge=t:. We do a � ,reci ate' .y�»ir asr�istence.
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The following events will be meeting at the Senior Annex, h50 Ocean Avenue:
Sewing
Boutique Workshop
Memory Sharing
ALL F�-.ecutive and. Board meetings
German
New Horizons
Page -7-
LOOK CLOSER - SEE ME
(An elderly lady in a geriatric ward wrote the following. It was found among
her possessions by a nurse and published in an English newspaper.)
What do you see, nurses, what do you see?
Are you thinking wheu you are looking at me -
A crabby old woman, not very wise,
Uncertain of habit, with far -away eyes,
Who dribbles her food and makes no reply
When you say in a loud voice- "I do wish you'd try."
Who seems not to notice the things that you do,
And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.
Unresisting, or not, let you do as you will,
Bathing and feeding, the long day to fill,
Is that what you are thinking, Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse, YOU'RE NOT LOOKING AT ME.
I'll tell you who I am, as I sit here so still;
As I use at your bidding, as I eat at your will,
I'm a small child of ten with a father and mother,
Brother and sister, who love one another.
A young girl of 16 with wings on her feet,
Dreaming that soon now a lover she'll meet;
A bride soon at 20 - my heart gives a leap,
Remembering the vows that I promise to keep;
At 25 now I have young of my own,
Who need me to build a secure, happy home;
A woman at 30, my young now grow fast;
Bound to each other with ties that should last.
At 4o, my young sons have grown and have gone,
But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn.
At 50 once more babies play round my knee,
Again we know children, my loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead.
I look at the tutivre, I shu,j-der With dread..
For my young are st i_l 1. reap .i ,,tr yeiing of the-i r owri,
And I think of the years and the love I. rat I've known...
I'm an old worna.n n.ow and natrn-e is cruel --
rN s her jest to make old age look like a fool.
The body it erumbles, grace and vigor depart,
There is now a stone where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells.
And now and again my battered heart swells,
I remember the joys, I remember the pain,
Aud I'm loving and living life over again,
I think of the years all too few -- gone too fast;
Anal accept the stark fact that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, nurses, open and see,
Not a crabby old woman, look closer ----SEE ME.
Reprinted with permission
of Mercy Hospital and Medi-
cal Center, San Diego
COUNCIL ON AGING
P. 0. Box 1343
Laguna Beach, CA
5/77 92652
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EAV014
ANAHEIM SENIOR
CITIZEN'S CLUB INC.
222 E. CHARTR ES
ANAHEIM, CALI F.
92805
May 19, 1977
Honorable Mayor Don McGinnis
Members of the City Council
City of Newport
Newport, California 92663
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of the 4,000 members of the Anaheim Senior Citizen's Club,
may I ask for your support in obtaining a multi -purpose Community Center
for the 9,000 seniors in Newport?
This segment of your population is largely an active and intelligent
group who has need for many kinds of guided programs.
Regardless of their financial situation, there are lonely people who
have the need to intermingle with their peer group.
You can be of great value to them by providing a place for them to do
this.
Most Sincerely,
Frances M. Scherman, %-
President
FMS / j v�
ta„ '
Councumerq SPONSORED BY THE ANAHEIM PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS DEPARTMENT
409 C. C4ewate t,
l3atboa, Ca. 9266
?C,
Newport &a ch City Cbavc it,
3 300 Newport Stud.,
Newpo,tt Beach, Ca. 92660
renttCP.nten,
Nay 25, 1977
�10a ate to be cotiwt ment'ed jot the coope mt a adz dea 4 ion you made
on the Sen ioa Citez;ena, Sac t itq. £uen though the wed, . otaan aged viewpo.inta,
of those who apoke, d 44jly .the pubt is hea�vi� were ouetwhetaixattl acjainyt
coope,t i e a", you did what a City Counc it 4hjL ;,u: do. 10a tho4oaotq
anu�e ed G,l.L the vaticbte4 in that comp-tex ecagt--ion, anal made a deoLd ion,
that i,, 2n the beat iiaew4& of W the people of Newpoa t beach, not ja d t
those who attended the meet nj.
had to Cecwe the ►sseetinc,, beto&e the pubtia hea-tinag w" completed. Ny
comment,, would have 4appo&ted you�t decia.ion.
l?e,pect f aVq youit4
Bohn 9. GJai u&
cc; Ginty Nwwle-t "
7 �\
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May 20, 1977
Honorable Mayor Milan Dostal
Members of the City Council
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
Gentlemen:
It is my understanding that the City Council of Newport Beach
will again be reviewing the matter concerning the course of
action to be taken with reference to the property and buildings
which are located at Fifth and Marguerite in Corona del Mar.
Said property has previously been designated for the urgently
needed Senior Citizen Center facilities.
I am an RSVP staff member who has spent many hours with Seniors
sharing their thoughts and understanding their needs. I there-
fore urge you to reevaluate the prior action which would allow
the renewal of the school lease and at this time take into
consideration the needs of the Senior Citizens of our community.
As I am sure you must realize, a compromise which would require
Seniors to share the facilities with the school children would
meet with certain failure and reduce our chances of proving, at
a future time, that we consider Senior Citizens as active and
vital members of our community.
Sincerely yours,
Perkie Jenks
Staff Member of RSVP
Newport Beach Council
Newport Beach, Calif.
Attn: Mayor Milan Uc_,stal.
Dear Sir:
May 17, 1977
I have been deleoEted to write representing a -Aroup of
women in Corona del Mar of whom I am one.
,.ale, along with manv other older citizens of this community
were very surprised and disappoin-,ed when we read of the sudden
change of decision regarding the conversion of the now Carden
School to a much needed meeting and recreation hall for the older
people. It is appalling to think an area as sophisticated and
wealthy as Newport Beach has procrastinated, even for this length
of time, in providing something in the way of a clubhouse for the
very people that have made this community what it is today.
We are sure you have heard many reasons for our not wanting to
be given two rooms in Carden School for our use until the entire
building is available, but would you please consider several more?
1. Most of us are grandparents and as much as we love
children we have raised our own and then had a hand
in caring for our grandchildren. 'de have had our
fill of P.T.A., children's group singinn and plays.
i.Jhat we want to do is meet with other folks our age
and enjoy just being what we are --older people in
their golden hours.
2. Why not take a drive to Carden school at approx-
imately 3:00 o.m. on a school. day and see the drive-
way (two abreast) completely filled also the street
adjacent lined with vehicles waiting to pick up
youngsters. Horns honking, and Mother's shouting
trying to get their childrens attention. We have
lived long enough with children to know their erratic
behavior and we would be in constant fear of one
running in back or frontof our car.
The combination of a school and senior citizen clubhouse,
even for a limited time, is not our idea of a relaxed atmosphere
for us. The school is going to eventually have to find a new
location and it would seem to us the earlier the better. They
given evacuation notice in plenty of time. The building
ti
promised to us and we want it now.
When you are young you can never imagine you will ever grow
ol�)`lbut hopefully you tba'may.enjay what we are trying to have
Everyday, for us, is precious and for same numbered.
Thank VOL],
C" 10
Mrs. Clara Bryant and friends
Corona del Mar, Ca.