Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 3, 2016

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, December 3, 2016 

SENIOR HAPPENINGS

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com

BUBBLES ARE IN SEASON

This week we go back to basic training, after all week are just weeks away for Christmas a few years 
back and un-named restaurant had a sandwich board in front of their restaurant and it said come 
on in and try Sal’s Award winning Chili, the local Health Inspector (not sure if he was a fan of chili) 
wanted to see the “Award” , the restaurant was unable to produce documentation and was ordered 
to erase the claim. It was the Health Dept. responsibility to enforce truth in advertising. If I’ve seen 
it once I have seen it a hundred times, banners for a Champagne Sunday Brunch. Champagne? 
No way. California produces some top-notch sparkling wine, many are produced in the Methode 
champenoise. But, any inspection will reveal that it is not real Champagne, though yes, Champagne 
is sparkling wine. Real Champagne is made from white grapes, usually chardonnay: red grapes such 
as pinot and sometimes they are blended. If you find a brunch that serves real champagne by all 
means let me know me and the Health inspector will be first in line.

Here are two sparkling wines 
to consider for the upcoming 
summer

Domaine Chandon was my father 
Elmer Dills’ favorite sparkling 
wine, so much so that he’d often 
wait for those great 30% off wines 
sales and literally stock up his 
garage with it. The amazing part 
of this is that price hasn’t changed 
much over the past few years. 
Retail $18 you can find it for $14 
on sale. 

My favorite sparkler is top of the 
sparkling wine price ladder, but 
well worth it. Domaine Carneros Brut. This estate bottles sparkling wine that comes as close to the 
champagne variety bottled in France that I have come across. It should it comes from the Taittinger 
family of French wines. The flavor is a little toasty in the beginning with a clean, long finish. 
Domaine Carneros and Chandon is best enjoyed with oysters and goat cheese, or any friend foods. 

Domaine Carneros Retail $30 on sale for around $22

Join me this Saturday 4 PM for Dining with Dills Radio AM 830 KLAA and the TV Show on 
Charter 188 3 PM Sundays

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! …December Birthdays*

Pat Karamitros, Joan Hufnagel, Mary Alice Cervera, Carol Horejsi, Shirley Anhalt, 
Mignon Grijalva, Helen Reese, Levon Yapoujian, Toni Buckner, Lottie Bugl, Pat 
McGuire, Sheila Wohler, Nan Murphy, Eleanor Hensel, Sylvia Curl, Elizabeth Levie, 
Gayle Licher, Cindy Barran, and Melissa Stute. 

* To add your name to this distinguished list, please call the paper at 626.355.2737. 
YEAR of birth not required but you must be over 60.

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ACTIVITIES: Unless listed differently, all activities are at the 
Hart Park House (Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre

 

 

 YWCA San Gabriel Valley - Intervale Senior Cafe 

Seniors 60 years of age and up can participate in the YWCA Intervale daily 
lunch program held at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Meals are served Monday through Friday 
at 12:00 pm and participants are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 am. Meals are a suggested donation of 
$3.00 for seniors 60 and over or $5.00 for non-senior guests. Daily reservations are necessary, space is 
limited. Please reserve your lunch by calling 626-355-0256.

Tech Talk: Will resume in the fall. 

Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance Class: Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00am. Join instructor 
Barbara Dempsey as she instructs you in the art of hula. 

Bingo: Every Tuesday beginning at 1:00 pm. Cards are only $0.25 each! Everyone is welcome to join. 
May be cancelled if less than 5 people. 

Free Blood Pressure Testing: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00 pm. No appt. necessary. 

Chair Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 - 11:45am. A suggested donation of $5 at one of the 
classes is requested, but is not required. 

Case Management: Meets the second Thursday of the month. Case Management services are provided 
by the YWCA and provide assistance in a variety of areas. Appointments are required and can be 
scheduled by calling the HPH Office at 626-355-7394. 

Birthday Celebrations: Every second Thursday of the month at the Hart Park House. The free birthday 
cake is provided by the Sierra Madre Civic Club. 

 Game Day: Every Thursday starting at 12:00 pm. (Please note the time change.) A regular group of 
seniors play poker. Other games available for use. 

 Free Strength Training Class: Every Friday from 12:45 - 1:30 pm with Lisa Brandley. The class utilizes 
light weights for low impact resistance training. All materials for the class are provided. 

Senior Club: Every Saturday at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Brown bag lunch at 11:30am. 

LUNCH AND LEARN

Thurday, October 27th, 11:00am - 1:30pm

Medicare Annual Election Period is here. If you have any questions on your health plans, please 
come to the Medicare Resource Table at the Hart Park House on October 27th from 11:00 a.m. 
to 1:30 p.m. A licensed representative will be available to answer questions as well as gather 
information. No appointment necessary.


Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com