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ARC of San Diego Recognizes a Local Volunteer and Loyal Supporter

| October 9, 2023 | 0 Comments
ARC of San Diego Recognizes a Local Volunteer and Loyal Supporter

Gerald Hansen, a Point Loma resident, received the Cherrie Sevick Lifetime Achievement Award from The Arc of San Diego, one of the county’s largest non-profits serving people with disabilities, at their Annual Meeting in June 2023. He was recognized for his remarkable commitment to supporting The Arc of San Diego’s mission to support and empower […]

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Mama’s Kitchen Calls for Volunteer Support 

| October 9, 2023 | 0 Comments
Mama’s Kitchen Calls for Volunteer Support 

Every day, thousands of critically ill San Diegans rely on the free meal delivery service provided by Mama’s Kitchen. For over three decades, the nonprofit organization has made nutritious, medically tailored meals, packaged and delivered with care to homes by Mama’s Kitchen volunteers year-round. As the largest nonprofit provider of home-delivered meals in San Diego […]

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Sharing Passwords Among Family Members

| October 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

When my father passed away a few years ago, my brother and I began to take a more active role in helping my mother. This included everything from helping her manage her cable and WiFi to banking to going with her to doctor appointments. At some point, every single one of these activities requires a […]

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A Life of Accomplishments and Philanthropic Endeavors

| July 5, 2023 | 0 Comments
A Life of Accomplishments and Philanthropic Endeavors

By Ginny Ollis Mission Hills is treasured for its history, architecture and genuine sense of community, but it is also home to many people who do and have created a legacy far beyond our neighborhood borders.  Ben and Nikki Clay are among them.  While they have been homeowners in Mission Hills for 40 years, they […]

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Getting the Most Out of Retirement

| July 5, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Rick Brooks Did you know that the fastest growing demographic group in the United States is people over the age of 85? As health care improves, people are living longer. Most people today can expect to spend about one quarter to one third of their lives in retirement. Which begs the question: are you […]

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Top Senior Women Tennis Players in the Country to Compete for National Titles

| April 30, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Top Senior Women Tennis Players in the Country to Compete for National Titles</strong>

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will host the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Monday, May 15, through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The best players from all over the country, ages 50 to 90-plus will compete for gold balls, which are awarded to national champions, making for […]

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Continuing Care Communities

| April 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are communities designed for seniors that offer a range of services, from independent living to assisted living, nursing care and even memory care. These communities are becoming increasingly popular as seniors look for ways to maintain their independence and quality of life as they age. They are one option in […]

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Dilatory City Makes Fate of Old Mission Hills Library Uncertain, Appeal Pending

| March 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Dilatory City Makes Fate of Old Mission Hills Library Uncertain, Appeal Pending</strong>

By Jennifer Machian   The old Mission Hills Library was once a vibrant community treasure.  Located at the western entrance of Mission Hills, the library enticed patrons of all ages, with its shiny wall of windows and iconic cantilevered roof.   Long-time Mission Hills resident, Caroline Ridout Stewart, who frequented the library as a sixth grader in the […]

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Secure Act 2.0 Made Some Big Changes to Retirement Planning

| February 5, 2023 | 0 Comments

At almost the last minute of 2022, President Biden signed the Secure Act 2.0. It made a lot of big and small changes to financial planning over the next few years. Here are some of the highlights that go into effect in 2023 and 2024.   Changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Probably the biggest, […]

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10th AnnualTea by the Sea Takes Place at the Marine Room

| January 10, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>10<sup>th</sup> AnnualTea by the Sea Takes Place at the Marine Room </strong>

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 10th annual Tea by the Sea event on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the elegant Marine Room in La Jolla (2000 Spindrift Drive).   Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite tea-time […]

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