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Arcadia Weekly Oct 31, 2014
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Faces from the Crystal Ball:
#1 Honorees and power couple Supervisor Michael Antonovich and his beautiful wife Christine.
#2 L-R Allison Segal Longenecker, former Arcadia First Lady Lee Segal, and Lisa Pemberton, girlfriend of guest star Paul Anka.
#3 Arcadia Councilman Tom Beck and wife Jeri, with longtime community leaders June and John Fee.
#4 25th Anniversary Crystal Ball Committee: Anthony Tai, Gloria Rico, Angela Y. Fu, Kathleen Ellison, Ulanda Lee, Dr. Richard Sun, Dr. Lisa Sugimoto, Co-Chair Ron Okum, Honorees Supervisor Michael and Christine Antonovich, Sue Hale, Co-Chair Mickey Segal, Dick Hale, Cindy Harris, Susan Woo, Kathy Hao, Luyi Khasi, Shawn Chou and Dr. K. Heiner Vogelbach. Not pictured—Vivian Chan, Evelyn Greathouse, TK Hau, C.H. Hsueh, Aner Iglesias, Dr. James Y. Lin, Dr. John Quigley, Virginia Shipp, Dorenda Wong and Joan Zhang.
#5 Crystal Ball founders: Celia and Arne Kaln.
#6 Carolyn Ausman with husband Dan Ausman, Hospital President/CEO, Hospital Board Chair Kathleen Ellison and Richard Kendrick.
25th Black Tie Gala Wows Guests
The Hospital’s Crystal Ball raises $700,000 and kicks off the fall social scene in the San Gabriel Valley.
Methodist Hospital’s 25th Annual Crystal Ball, held October 11th at the Pasadena Convention Center, successfully raised $700,000 in support of a new Acute Rehabilitation Unit, set for completion by 2016.
Event co-chairs Ron Okum and Mickey Segal could not be more pleased with the evening’s results.
The annual gala honored Christine Antonovich and her husband, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, for their many years of service and dedication to the hospital and the Crystal Ball. Christine, a three-time Crystal Ball co-chair, and Michael, a longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor, have enthusiastically supported Crystal Ball and its efforts to rally community support for hospital services and programs.
The 885 guests arrived to a red-carpet greeting, complete with photographer, and were later treated to a gourmet dinner, followed by a delightfully nostalgic and entertaining performance by Paul Anka. During the hosted reception before dinner, guests participated in electronic bidding on wonderful silent auction items.
A special video celebrating the history of Crystal Ball featured the first co-chair and founder of the event, Celia Kalm. After dinner, another video telling the story of rehab patient Henry Cheng led the evening’s live fundraising activities, which raised $189,000. Cheng was a special guest in the audience.
The live auction offered exciting items such as a Disney Dream Party, a Dodgers suite for 20, a catered dinner with the Antonoviches and Cole and Cindy Harris, and the opportunity to have Paul Anka write and record lyrics for a personal song to the tune of “My Way.”
Teen Night on Friday, November 14th—-5-10 p.m. at Arcadia Community Center!
Come down and join Arcadia Recreation Department’s staff for an indoor game night at the new location, Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive in Arcadia from 5-10 pm. The fee is $8 per person and includes pizza dinner. Dinner is served at 7 pm., so make sure to be there early! Participants will have the opportunity to watch movies, play board games, video games and pool. Advanced registration is encouraged and will be required soon; however, participants can register onsite that evening. Teen Night is for middle school teens ages 11-14. Registration for Teen Night can be done on-line at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us, by fax, 626-821-4370 or by coming into the Recreation Office, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA, 91007. If registering onsite, a parent or guardian must be present to sign the form. For more information please call 626-574-5113!
City of Arcadia’s Annual Veterans Recognition Event
The City of Arcadia Senior Services’ annual Veterans’ Day Recognition Luncheon will take place on Friday, November 7th, starting at 11:30 am. Tickets to this special patriotic event are on sale now and the cost is $10.00. All those who have served in the military and can provide proof of service will enjoy a free lunch courtesy of the City of Arcadia. Entertainment will be provided by Jay Munns and the Sentimental Sisters recreating the music of the Andrews Sisters. You will enjoy hearing tunes of the Big Band sound of the Forties and classic hits. This event is for individuals aged fifty and over, and will be held at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. Last Day to purchase tickets is October 29th or until all tickets are sold. If interested in attending, please call Arcadia Senior Services 626-574-5130.
The Sierra Madre Woman’s Club Invites Community to Prayer Breakfast
With the approach of Thanksgiving the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club hosts their 40th Annual All-Faith Prayer Breakfast and invites the community to attend. This will be held Wednesday, November 19th from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in Essick House, their historic clubhouse, 550
W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
There is no charge and all are welcome. Members prepare and serve a sit-down breakfast. Spiritual nourishment is provided by members of the clergy, who have accepted the invitation to attend, each presenting a brief seasonal message.
The event begins very promptly and those attending should arrive by 7:45 a.m. Reservations are needed. Please call: 626-355-8977 or Phyllis Chapman: 626-355-3928.
Arcadia Chamber Announces Hale Medical Center Ribbon-Cutting on Oct. 30th
“State of the Art Medical Center Open House”
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for chamber member Hale Medical Center located at 289 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA on Thursday, Oct. 30th, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The state-of-art medical center will feature numerous amenities and conveniences for physicians and staff alike. The official ribbon-cutting
ceremony will be followed by an open house and will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Hale Medical Center is located in the center of Arcadia with a foot bridge connecting it to the renowned Methodist Hospital. The medical center is another project developed and built by the Hale Corporation, a local developer that has been building in Arcadia for more than 35 years.
For more information on the Hale Medical Center contact Richard T. Hale III at RichardHalea@TheHaleCorp.com or 626/622-4253.
#7 Arcadia Historical Society members hosted a delicious dinner and skit at the former home of Prince ERICK of DENMARK*now owned by the Arcadia Congregational Church on S. Santa Anita Avenue, 10/23/14—–A.H.S. President Gene Glasco seated , was the emcee and played Prince Erick in the skit. Others were: front row: Beverly Street, Carol Libby (producer). 2nd row L-R Karen How, Gail Marshall, Char Wong, Scott Hettrick, Gil Stromsoe and Lee Shimmin.
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