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Hollenbeck Palms is a continuing-care retirement community serving the greater L.A. area.Residents enjoy a rewarding and comfortable lifestyle on a beautiful eight-acre campus.

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a retirement oasis since 1890 ®

MAY 5 • 4 PM — Cinco de Mayowith Mariachis Los Flores

and Mexican Buffet on Plaza

JULY 20 • 4 PM — MarioRosales performing

"Fly Me To The Moon"

JUNE — Be our guest during the month of June.Visit our garden campus, enjoy a meal and see our

lovely accommodations for yourself.

Please join the fun at one of our Special Events. Call (323) 263-6195 TODAY to reserve your place!

AUGUST 11 • 12:15 PM —Hawaiian Luau Buffetin Grand Dining Room.

Entertainment by Kuúipo'O Hula Polynesian DancersUpcoming Special Events

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Follow us on FacebookWe’ve just launched a Hollenbeck Palms Facebook page — and

residents, families and friends are visiting it to keepup with the latest happenings at Hollenbeck Palms:

• Special events with guest performers• Weekly programs, trips and planned activities

• Discussion page for your questions and comments• Photo gallery of our garden campus

Our Facebook page is a dynamic counterpointto our website, www.hollenbeckpalms.com,

where you’ll find an overview of ourcommunity with virtual tours and details

about the amenities residents of Hollenbeck enjoy.

Become a friend!www.facebook.com/pages/Hollenbeck-Palms

Please join us at aSpecial Event:

Cinco de MayoMexican Buffet withMariachis Los Flores

— May 5 • 4 pm

June Lunch & TourCome see our gardens– Call to choose a date

Vocalist Mario Rosales“Fly Me To The Moon”

– July 20 • 4 pm

Hawaiian Luau BuffetKuúipo 'O Hula

Polynesian Dancers– Aug. 11 • 12:15 pm

Call (323) 263-6195today to reserve

your place!

Please join us at aSpecial Event:

Cinco de MayoMexican Buffet withMariachis Los Flores

— May 5 • 4 pm

June Lunch & TourCome see our gardens– Call to choose a date

Vocalist Mario Rosales“Fly Me To The Moon”

– July 20 • 4 pm

Hawaiian Luau BuffetKuúipo 'O Hula

Polynesian Dancers– Aug. 11 • 12:15 pm

Call (323) 263-6195today to reserve

your place!

Known for its unusually rich calendar of cultural events, Hollenbeck Palms actively seeksout and hosts performances by first-class musicians; lectures by noted scholars; and many

more celebrations of music, fine and performing arts, and ongoing learning.Each year, an impressive roster of talents andexperts appear at Hollenbeck to perform, speakand enlighten. They include:

USC Student Classical Guitar Recitals:Presented Sunday mornings in the A Parlor as adelightful prelude to lunch.

The LA Opera Series: Cherished by aficionadosand novices alike, events feature a guest lecturerfollowed by a film version of the opera … andsometimes a trip to see it live.

Cal State Lifelong Learning: A wonderful traditionof continuing education, with lectures ranging fromhistory and science to personal well-being.

Another major source of cultural enrichment is Hollenbeck's own engaged and creativeresidents, many of whom perform, present, and facilitate events for the entire community.Examples are:

The Film Group: Started by residents Betty Fogt and Helen Jones, this popular group gathersmonthly to watch a current feature film, then have a lively discussion about it.

Comedy at Hollenbeck: A monthly comedy workshop and a six-week stand-up comedy class,taught by professionals and starring our residents, prove that many can inspire belly laughs.

To complete the stimulating year-round lineup, Hollenbeck is the point of departure to many ofLA’s top cultural destinations. Recent calendar outings have included Walt Disney Concert Hall,Mark Taper Forum, Colburn School, Ahmanson Theatre, Caltech, Occidental College, PasadenaCivic Auditorium, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Getty Museum, John Anson FordAmphitheatre, and the new Resnick Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

We invite you to explore the vibrant world of Hollenbeck Palms before you finalize yourretirement plans. Please RSVP to one of our upcoming special events, and see for yourselfwhat makes us shine!

Invitation

William G. HeidemanPresident/CEO

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Hollenbeck’s award-winning Activities team,with our residents and many community

partners, offers an unparalled variety of out-standing events and programs, such as thisrecent concert by The Taiko Center of LA.

Cultural Events at Hollenbeck PalmsLeft: Holiday Concert by the Ebell Chorale. Center: Hollenbeck residents improvise, create andperform comedy sketches in two programs led by comedians Susanna Spies and Suzanne Kent.

Right: "Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter" by Michael J. and Ann-Marita.

JEANNE KENNEDY Fromher

early years in Rhode Island, Jeannebecame a New Yorker, moving toBrooklyn at age eight and was soonenjoying the subway system’s quickjaunts into Manhattan. Shopping andtheater became her favorite activitiesas she zipped around the Big Apple

for a nickel-a-ride.Following the death of her husband, Joseph, Jeanne

moved to California in 1971 to be near her parents in theSan Fernando Valley. She earned an Associates of Artsdegree and worked for The Rand Corporation, continuingafter it segmented into the Systems Development Corpo-ration. Living in Westlake Village, Jeanne was an avidgolfer and rider, owning her own equine and enjoyingweekends on horseback.

She later became employed as chief clerk in the EastLos Angeles office of L.A. County’s Department of SocialServices and eventually retired. Her friend, CamilleWilliamson, introduced her to Hollenbeck Palms. Jeanne’swide-open areas of interest are stimulated by her newenvironment. “There’s always someplace to go, somethingto do,” she says enthusiastically. “They have a wonderfulgym here. I’m still getting used to everything and gettingsettled. It changes from day to day!”

EVA & RICHARD ROSALES are two ofHollenbeck

Palms’ newest arrivals but have quickly acclimated withthe support of Hollenbeck Palms’ staff, and their devotedfamily including 10 grandchildren. The Rosales’ stay intouch by Skype, e-mail and telephone. “It’s a wonderfulworld we live in,” says Richard. “I can be a friend toeveryone here.” Within amonth of arriving, theirson Mario, a singer,performed for theHollenbeck Palms’members. He plans toreturn Wednesday, July20th to perform his“Fly Me To The Moon”show, with more hits from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

Moving to Hollenbeck Palms has also been like goinghome again for both Richard and Eva, where they havemet many new friends. When Eva and Richard met, shewas a machine operator in Lincoln Heights, and continuedin the job after their marriage to financially assist hermother in Mexico.

Originally from the Lincoln Heights area, at age three

We Welcome New ResidentsRichard, his two sisters and parents moved to Chihuahua,Mexico. At age 10, he lost both of his parents and moved inwith his grandmother who lived nearby. As a teen, hereturned to the U.S., attending school to learn English allover again and earning a GED in 1949. He went to work at ametal polishing company while continuing in night school.He later went to work for Prudential Life Insurance wherehe retired 18 years ago. His professional interests contin-ued after retirement when he served with a law firm,interviewing people involved in court cases.

The Rosales’ moved to Hollenback Palms primarilybecause of Richard’s health. They considered several otherretirement communities and decided “this was the best.” “Asfar as I’m concerned, says Richard, “they’re my new family.”

VIOLA NAKAGAWAWith a lifelong appreciation ofesthetics, Viola enjoys the view oftowering evergreens and colorfulflowers from her apartment atHollenbeck Palms. A Californianative from the Sacramento area,Viola was relocated to the AmacheInternment Camp near Granada,CO., “in the midst of sagebrushes

and dust.” The daughter of Japanese immigrants, sheattended the Art Institute of Chicago after WWII.

Viola returned to California, and after a stint in SanFrancisco that included business college and working foran import/export firm, she landed in Los Angeles allocatingautomobiles to dealerships for the French car makerRenault. From East Los Angeles, Viola and her belovedhusband Fred moved to Montebello Hills where for 40years they lived surrounded by their beautiful rose bushesand garden. Fred died a few years ago.

After an exciting career with renowned architectureand engineering consulting firm HNTB (their work includesimportant bridges, airports and sports stadiums) Violaretired. Following an accident, she was a therapy patient inHensel Hall and now resides in the A Building. Says Viola,“The residents are all very delightful, with pleasant smileswhich makes me feel very welcomed.” She particularlyappreciates exercise class under personal instructorAnn Haschka, and the fun and friendly Bingo Gamewith Loretta.

PEARL MATSUSAKA’S story is one of manyjourneys: journeys of

geography, struggle and striving, and the recent journey toa happy landing place atHollenbeck Palms, of which

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Hollenbeck: A Showcase for Music, the Arts and LearningIF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LIFE AT

HOLLENBECK PALMS, IT WOULD HAVE TO BE "VIBRANT"

Hollenbeck is pleased to introduce a newphysician to our medical team. Recently

approved through our JCAHO-requiredphysician credentialing procedure, Dr. T.Y.Amy Lee joined us, as well as the practice ofThomas Kanegae, MD, Hollenbeck's MedicalDirector. They are members of the medicalstaff of Good Samaritan Hospital, repeatedly

ROBERT BERGERON■ Monterey Park PublicLibrary: Prize BookDiscussion Moderator:Outlines and preparespoints for discussions;

facilitates the book discussions; maintainsrecords of the weekly meetings. Booksinclude both classics and best sellers.

“I enjoy sharing my interest in reading withpeople who are like-minded.”

BETTS HALL■ Huntington Botanical Gardens: SpecialDocent (semi-retired), trained in alldisciplines: Library, Art Galleries, Gardens(especially Desert), Herbs and Roses(Japanese and Chinese). Currently assistsas a Camellia Helper.

“What do I like about this opportunity?Everything! Being outdoors, sharing what Iknow with visitors, the exercise in beautiful

surroundings,and greatfriends.”

BARBARA JURY■ KUSC Radio:Volunteers for variousassignments, such asmailing services andassembling workbooksfor pledge

drives. ■ California HospitalSchool of Nursing AlumniAssociation: Maintainscontact with alumni;researches archives from1890 topresent towrite history.■ SoroptimistInternational of LA: Serves as officer andcommittee member; facilitates support forcommunity agencies, such as “1736” andthe Downtown Women’s Center.

“I like contributing to society in a positive,beneficial manner.”

HAROLD SCHATZ■ Westside Symphonette, acommunity orchestra: Musician:Plays first violin (he is the onlyprofessional musician in the

orchestra); weekly practicesat Westside Jewish Community Center;concerts are performed free at venuesthroughout LA. Hollenbeck residentsattended the November concert.

“Music has been important to memy entire life.”

DAVID ROSENBLOOM■ NxStageUsers, a national home dialysissupport group: Director of Communica-tions: Manages public relations andmarketing; supervises website develop-ment; member of board of directors.■ USC Transplant Institute: Developspatient education programs; facilitatespatient support groups; gives lectures tomedical students on living with kidneydisease.

“It’s the time in my life to give back, bysharing my knowledge to help othersregain health and return to an active life.”

LIZ JOHNSON■ LA Feral Cat Feeders: Helps feedferal and abandoned cats; educatespet owners on their care; reportsanimal abuse ■ LA Feral Cat Trappers:Participates in the Trap-Neuter-Re-turn program. Feral cats are fixed free

at FixNation. ■ Rescues and helps findhomes for stray cats and dogs.

“You can judge a country’sgreatness and its moral progressby the way its animals aretreated.” — Ghandi

ALLON SCHOENER■ Los Angeles Conservancy — LastRemaining Seats; Historic Theatre

Committee: Participatesin planning programs tobe presented in historicdowntown Broadwaymovie palaces.■ Walking Tours: May

assist with rewriting scripts for thesepopular and instructive programs.

“Having been involved with museums andcultural organizations in New York forover forty years, this gives me theopportunity to learn more about my newhome in LA and a chance to translate mybackground and interests in a new area.”

Allon’s blog: http://the-reluctant-angeleno.blogspot.com/

GEORGE SUTTON■ Performing Arts Center of Los

Angeles County:Visitor ServicesVolunteer:Helps withproduct sales inthe lobby before,during and after

performances of ballet dance companies;collects questionnaires that have been

completed by the audience.

“ I like getting free tickets todance performances, and freeparking as well.”

BETTY RUBLY■ J. Paul GettyMuseum: Schooland Visitor ServicesVolunteer since2004: Assists

Museum visitors and school groupswith the Museum goal that they havethe very best experience possible whileat the Museum complex.

“It is a great privilege to be part of a teamof over 500 volunteers whose sole purposeis to see that all visitors to the J. PaulGetty have a wonderful experience in oneof the world’s most beautiful venues."

JOE AND SADAKO GARDNER■ Japanese American National Museum

(Little Tokyo): Joe is a docent, andleads tour groups (mostly school

children) through historicdisplays; Sadako, born and

educated in Japan,instructs

visitors andschool

children inOrigami.

SUMIKO NIWAYAMA■ LA County Museum ofArt (LACMA), MuseumService Council: Infor-mation Desk: Provides

visitors with information about exhibitsand the Museum.■ Zenshuji Soto Mission: Women’sVolunteer: Sends letters and memorialnotes to families in the congregation.■ J. Paul Getty Museum: Docent emeritus(20 years of past service).

“I enjoy meeting people andbeing able to help them. Thefeedback I receive is verygratifying.”

Dr. Lee’s work is not about dieting, but changing thecomposition of our diet to complement our condition.She takes measurements of body composition, metabolismand muscle tone, which then allows her to customize along-term plan to treat existing conditions, enhanceoverall health and avert future problems.

In this equation, muscle tone is as critical as nutrition.“As we age, we must adjust not only the food we eat, but

incorporate resistance training.”

For Dr. Lee, nutrition is more than a credential.“It’s my passion,” she says. “My work at Hollenbeckwill be the foundation of my practice.”

Having worked in a number of senior residentialsettings, Dr. Lee is impressed by Hollenbeck. “It’s nicer,more helpful, more family-oriented,” she says.“Everyone on staff knows every resident — you simplydon’t see that in many facilities. It enhances thequality of care.”

acclaimed as one of the 50 best hospitals in the U.S.

What is notable about her studies is that Dr. Leealso accomplished a Clinical Nutrition/WeightManagement Research Fellowship at UCLA. Thisadditional certification qualifies her to provide medicalevaluation of nutrition-related diseases andcomplications, weight management, and alternate-therapy type approaches using nutrition as a basis.

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VOLUNTEERING Sharing Time and Talent with the Community Has Many Rewards

Young Internist Brings Innovative Wellness Practices to Hollenbeck Palms

“We enjoymeeting students and explaining what

is unique about the immigration ofJapanese-Americans. There is much

curiosity about life in the World War IIinternment camps, which was a great

injustice, and its relevance today.”

WELLNESS

Dr. Amy Lee

In Memory of:JINNIE & BUD ABBOTTKathy Abbott-MayerTheoMayer

NEVA & AUGUST BENAUTLilian Hill

RUTH CASILLASDelia & Frank Ortiz

LEONARD COTUGNOMr. &Mrs. Lee Cotugno

MARY HARASTYMr. &Mrs. Albert HarastyMr. &Mrs. Walt Harasty

WILLIAM A. HEIDEMANMr. &Mrs. AnthonyRichards

FLORENCE HEINTZPeggyWolter

GERALD HOPERobin & Jeff Hope

GENE KAWAMOTOMrs. Tosh Hotta

GEORGE KENNEDYTatiana Tailor

MICHIKO KURAIJudy Fujii

FRANCES KUYPERLinda BillsEllen CarlsonMr. &Mrs. ConradoCarvajalLinda DeahnDorothy GatesSusan GrahamMary AnnMcGannNew Hope ChurchMargie Schultz

Melinda SmilgysLeeWalls

MARINA LEEEsther K.H. LukAlice SunMr. &Mrs. Peter Tam

MAXINE MARMORMuriel Rothenberg

ROSAMARIA MARQUEZRita Neito

VIRGINIA MILICHLorelei Gilliam

KATHERINE MILLERMr. &Mrs. Mike Miller

FRED NAKAGAWAViola Nakagawa

YONEO NARUMIThe Narumi Family

FLORENCE OKIDAJULIA CARLBLOM

JULIETA ORTIZDelia & Frank Ortiz

FRANK PERRYJim Perry

MARGE RAUSCHENBERGKeiko &Marv Pulin

ELINOR M. RICHARDSMr. &Mrs. AnthonyRichards

RICHARD RUBLYBetty Rubly

PHILLIP SILVERSTEINDavid Silverstein

TSUNEKO SUGIIFusako KumamotoMr. &Mrs. Yoshihiko Sugii

EDMUND TALBOTAnne Alberts

In Honor OfHOLLENBECK PALMSAnonymousDudish Family TrustFidelity Charitable GiftFund

Estate of Jeannette GirodHoliday MotorsCarol A. JohnstonRaphael & Cheu KwanHelen MaPearl MatsusakaHaruko & GeorgeMinakawaKaoru OgawaSachiko & Kazuo SakomotoMasie & Taro SaishoClaudia SchatzMr. &Mrs. Heinz SchlueEileen TalbottSusanWinter

ELSIE BERGERBernie McAuley

SID BROWNELLJanet BrownellSusan Simon

PEG CROUCHLinda & TedMakranczy

DORIS DOSSERBetty Rubly

ZOILA FIGUEROAANNA CROWE

PAT FLEKALMr. &Mrs.GIL RAMELLI

HILDI GREENSONMr. &Mrs. Andreas Aebi

SALLY HASHIMOTOMr. &Mrs. Shig Kuwahara

DOROTHY HOKOYAMAMr. &Mrs. J.D. HOKOYAMA

HOLLENBECK PALMS STAFFCarrie Hymanson

ESTHER &MARVIN JACOBSChris Jacobs

ALBERTA KASINGHope Burgess

TOSHIO KAWAGUCHIAlan Kawaguchi

LEE LONDONArlene BeckShirley & Larry Kedes

JUNE & TEDMAYERKathy Abbott-MayerTheoMayer

WILLIAM O’BRIENSandy Sutton

MORI TAKAHASHIGayle Izuno

EDWINA TALBOTTAnne Alberts

LEONA TOLINDot & Robert Hayden

GRACIELA RODRIGUEZManny Rodriguez

BETTY RUBLYDoris Dosser

HAROLD SCHATZRenee JoffeCludia Schatz

MISAO TAKASUGIMr. &Mrs. Terry Takasugi

RUTH UHLINGERShirley & John Charlton

BOBWILKIETatiana Tailor

Cat FundSotera ArriolaDiana BarnwellEmi BristowSydney BrownellMimi CazortJoyce CooleyWayne CliffeTravis DixonAnn EvansBetty FogtCarol & John FuntschVera FuntschSadako & Joe GardnerMarjorie GillinghamJosephine GonzalesBetts &Michael HallBarbara HartmanIsaura HeckmanDorothy HokoyamaPaul ItoAlberta KassingClementine & Tom KleinPat KubotaAkiko KuratomiJames Kuratomi

Edna LanierSusan MancusoSueMatsumotoChiyoko NagamatsuAnn NelsonEthel PowellElvira SaxeGloria SchwedRuth ShalitTrudy SivickForest SloanEarl SmithHarold SunooGeorge SuttonEdwina TalbottLeona TolinJohn Vander DussenHarryWeissWilliamWestCamilleWilliamsonFrances YokoyamaDenise Zoolalian

FoundationsMacton FoundationI.N. & Susanna Van NuysFoundation

CompaniesAmbuServe AmbulanceServices

Ancillary Provider ServicesAtlantic CleanersBridgeport BenefitsCBS StudiosChem SearchDiagnostic Laboratories,Dave Baldwin

DreamboxFashions to YouG2 SuppliesGeneral SecurityGood Samaritan Hospital,Tom Baumann

Guardian CompL.A. Care ProvidersJewelry LadiesLewis & AssociatesLewis Kravitz &Associates, Inc.

Lilly ConstructionDiana ManchesterAdvertising & Design

Medline ServicesMetro LightingPhil’s Transfer & StoragePlumbmasterPresberg Pensions, Inc.ProCare Staffing ServicesPsychosocial ConsultantsSkilled Nursing PharmacySmith Floors & InstallationsClifford Swan InvestmentCounsel

Sodexo Food ServicesTransAid Ambulance

UnemploymentSolutions

Vicente, Lloyd& Stutzman

JuneWeinstein & Asso-ciates, Mary Peifer

West Coast Laundry&Warewashing

IndividualsAnonymousLinda V. & David V.Adams

Sidney AdairEmmiline ArreolaSotera ArriolaDiana BarnwellRobert BergeronNancy & JamesBirdwell

Heather & BobBohannon

Emi BristowSidney BrownellChristine BryantMimi CazortLouise ChanBerenice ChaseWayne Cliffe

The Collins FamilyMr. &Mrs. Lee CotugnoMildred CotugnoTravis DixonNancy DowEunice DuroeAnn EvansMarian Fedak, MDZoila FigueroaPat FlekalBetty FogtCarol & John FuntschVera & Andrew FuntschSadako & JosephGardner

Estate of FlorenceC. Garrity

Anne GatesMarjorie & DanGillingham

Debby & Richard GissWayne GoldmanCamille GoldsmithJosephine GonzalesEdie GoodmanDorothy GrantDorothy GrayHildi GreensonBetts &Michael Hall

Mr. &Mrs. CliffordHanan

Barbara HartmanGrace HartonoSally HashimotoBill & Peggy HeidemanAlfred HernandezLionel HernandezAnn HerringtonAnn HigaTracy HirrelLouise HoareDorothy HokoyamaAudrey HopeRobert IsokanePaul ItoEsther &MarvinJacobs

Elizabeth JohnsonHelen JonesYoshiko & PaulKamachi

Thomas Kanegae, MDIola KapuzaAlberta KassingJeanne KikuchiMartie KingClementine &Tom Klein

Pat KubotaMary KumatakaAkiko KuratomiJames KuratomiErica LeonLee LondonBetty LongTeresa LopezHelen MaSusanMancusoDolores MassTomi MasunakaSueMatsumotoJune & TedMayerHelen McCormickGeorge MinakawaKimiko MiyagishimaMargaret & DanielMitchell

MildredMorrisonChiyoko NagamatsuHideko NarumiAnn NelsonMasako NishinaSumiko NiwayamaLarry NortonWilliamO’BrienMary Oi

Jim PangerDorothy PerryEthel PowellEileen RaffoulElaine & John ReaHelen &Marvin RevellNancy & George RiggsGraciela RodriguezManny RodriguezEva & Richard RosalesLinda & DavidRosenbloomGerald RowlandBetty RublySachiko & KazuoSakomoto

Rudolfo SanchezElvira SaxeHarold SchatzMary & Allon SchoenerGloria SchwedRuth ShalitJanet ShigakawaTomoko ShimaokaIrving ShorOpal SinatraTrudy SivickEarl Smith

Peter StoneMarilyn SoggToshiko SuguroHarold SunooGeorge SuttonSandy SuttonErmal SwanPhilip V. SwanMisao TakasugiEdwina TalbottMasuo TanakaLeona TolinTony VallotaJohn Vander DussenJanet & David D.WattsMichael Weill, DPMHelen & HarryWeissMichael WhiteEdgarWhitleyBobWilkieCamilleWilliamsonFlorence YamadaTakiko YamasakiCiriaco YaoDenise & EdwardZoolalian

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Thank You Generous Donors

Our Sundeck is a welcome gathering place now that it has beenrefurbished with the help of our generous donors. New outdoor

furniture with canvas umbrellas, potted plants and planter boxes provide acomfortable ambience for receptions, Tai Chi classes, dances and barbecues.Numerous residents enjoy this "outdoor room" for soaking up the sun,reading, painting and socializing.

Thank You Generous DonorsGIFTS RECEIVED MARCH 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2011 GIFTS RECEIVED MARCH 1, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2011

she says, “Each day is a joyful day of meeting somany nice people.”

Born in Fresno, CA., Pearl was the secondof six daughters to Japanese immigrantparents. In 1934, when she was eight, they re-turned to their hometown of Hiroshima. OnAug. 6, 1945, many friends and cousins whowere at work or school were severely injured,but Pearl’s house and family were far enoughremoved from the blast of the atom bomb toescape without serious damage. She and twosisters moved to Hawaii in 1947 and worked as domestics.

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They later headed to San Francisco to pursue moreopportunities. The rest of the family followed andtheir father provided room and board while running agrocery store in East Los Angeles. Pearl attended LosAngeles Junior College and obtained a position withthe Texaco Oil Company, where she worked for 27years while living in Rosemead.

Pearl has been impressed by the friendly andprompt services provided by the dedicated workers atHollenbeck Palms. “It is so beautiful. Like stepping intothe gates of heaven.” She enjoys crafts, such as

Chinese brush painting and Origami.

Pearl Matsusaka

Valentine Show with Jordan PrestonOne of our favorite performers spun his

magic in February with a concertfeaturing songs of the heart.

Observing Jewish ShabbatGuest Rabbi Mekael Cabessa, an associateof Rabbi Moshe Greenwald, presides over

our monthly Jewish Shabbat supper.

Veterans Day LuncheonHollenbeck residents who have served in thearmed forces are honored and recognized by

name at this annual patriotic event.