Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 1, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, April 1, 2023 

SENIOR HAPPENINGS


ASSISTED LIVING OR NURSING HOME?

There are many myths about Assisted Living being like 
Nursing Homes. This is not true at all. Nursing facilities 
are for those with chronic health issues who require care 
around the clock from medical professionals. 

In Assisted Living, one will get the support as needed, 
such as getting help with showering, grooming, and 
dressing. Again, these services are based on the seniors 
needs.

There are many reasons in working with us. At Safe Path 
for Seniors, we will assess the senior and depending on their care needs and budget, make recommendations. 
For example, we may suggest that the right fit is a Board and Care Home (normally a 6-bedroom house) as 
opposed to an Assisted Living Community or a Memory Support Facility. You will work with an experienced 
agent who 

knows the industry well and will give you recommendations. The good news is that there is no cost for this 
service.

If you have any questions about placing a loved one, visit www.safepathforseniors.com or call Steve at 
626-999-6913


HAPPY BIRTHDAY! …March Birthdays*

Cathy Flammer, Karen Blachly, Carla Duplex, Ella Guttman, Viky Tchatlian, 
Mary Cooper, Sun Liu, Helen Wallis, Nancy Fox, Martha Cassara, Rita 
Johnson, Sharon Murphy, Heather Sheets, Mercedes Campos, Dorothy 
Webster,Terri Elder, Carol Cerrina, Amy Putnam, Sally Contreras

 * To add your name to this distinguished list, please call the paper at 
626.355.2737. YEAR of birth not required

SENIOR CLUB Every Saturday at Noon Hart Park House

Open to all seniors 50+ Fun - Games - And More! Call Mark at 626-355-3951 

DOMINOES TRAIN GAME

1st & 3rd Wednesdays 11:00 am— 12:30 pm Hart Park House

The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from their hand onto one or 
more trains, emanating from a central hub or “station”. Call Lawren with questions that 
you may have.

TEA AND TALK BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, 4/12 and 4/26 9:00 am Hart Park House

Tea and Talk, which meets twice a month to discuss the fun, suspense, intrigue, love 
and so much more that each selection will have in store!

HULA AND POLYNESIAN DANCE

 BEGINNERS - Every Thursday 10-11:00 am

 INTERMEDIATE Every Friday 10-11:00 am

Bring a lei, your flower skirt or just your desire to dance! Hula in the Park is back 
and waiting for you to join in on all the fun! Memorial Park Covered Pavilion.

CHAIR YOGA

Every Monday and Wednesday 10-10:45 am

Please join us for some gentle stretching, yoga, balance exercise and overall relaxation 
with Paul. Classes are ongoing and held in the Memorial Park Covered Pavilion 
or the Hart Park House. 

SPRINGO BINGO 

Thursday, 4/20 Hart Park House 1:00 pm-2:30 pm $5

Fee includes bingo games, light lunch, & prizes! Please call 626-264-8876 or visit 
HPH to pre-register. "Must pre-register to participate" Active Adults 55+

FUN PART TIME JOB IDEAS FOR RETIREES


Dear Savvy Senior:

As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun 
part-time job that can occupy some of my time and 
generate a little extra income. Can you write a column 
on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among 
retirees?

Part-Time Retiree

 

Dear Retiree:

Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra 
income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are 
literally hundreds of different part-time job opportunities out there for retirees, here are a few possibilities 
to explore. 

Pet Services: If you love animals, consider pet sitting and/or dog walking. Pet sitters, who attend to 
a pet’s needs when their owner is away, can earn $15 to $40 per visit. Dog walkers can make $10 to 
$30 for a 30-minute walk.

To find these jobs, advertise your services in veterinarians’ offices or online at sites like Craigslist.
org or Care.com. Or, if you’d rather work for an organization that offers these services, visit Rover.
com.

Teach or Tutor: Depending on your expertise, you could substitute teach or tutor students privately 
on any number of subjects. Substitute teachers typically make between $75 and $125/day, while tutors 
can earn between $15 to $30 per hour. 

To look for substitute teaching positions, contact your local school district to see if they are hiring 
and what qualifications they require. To advertise tutoring services, use websites like Wyzant.com 
and Tutor.com. 

Or, if you have a bachelor, master or doctoral degree, inquire about adjunct teaching at a nearby college 
or university.

Drive: If you like to drive, you can get paid to drive others around using Uber or Lyft apps, or become 
a food delivery driver through Instacart or Uber Eats. Drivers make around $15 per hour. 

Babysit: If you like kids, babysitting can be a fun way to put money in your pocket. Hourly rates vary 
by location ranging anywhere from $10 to $40 per hour. To find jobs or advertise your services, use 
sites like as Care.com and Sittercity.com.

Tour guide: If you live near any historical sites or locations, national parks or museums (anywhere 
that attracts tourists), inquire about becoming a tour guide. This pays anywhere from $10 to $40/
hour. 

Write or edit: Many media, corporate and nonprofit websites are looking for freelancers to write, edit 
or design content for $20 to $60 per hour. To find these jobs try FreelanceWriting.com, FreelanceWritingGigs.
com and Freelancer.com. 

Consult: If you have a lot of valuable expertise in a particular area, offer your services as a consultant 
through a firm or on your own through freelancer sites like Upwork.com, Fiverr.com, Freelancer.
com or Guru.com.

Translator or interpreter: If you’re fluent in more than one language you can do part-time interpretation 
over the phone or translate documents or audio files for $20 to $40/hour. Try sites like Translate.
com, ProZ.com or Gengo.com to locate translation jobs.

Public events: Sporting events, festivals, concerts and shows need ticket takers, security guards, ushers, 
concession workers and more. The pay is usually $10 to $20/hour. Contact nearby venues to 
apply.

Tax preparer: If you have tax preparation experience or are willing to take a tax prep course you can 
find seasonal work preparing tax returns at big-box tax firms like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt for 
around $17/hour. 

Bookkeeper: If you have a finance or accounting background you can find freelance bookkeeping 
gigs at sites like Upwork.com and Fiverr.com, or through firms like BelaySolutions.com.

Librarian assistant: If you love books, public libraries hire part-time workers to shelve books, send 
out overdue notices, help patrons, etc. Contact your local library to see what’s available.

If you don’t find these options appealing, try FlexJobs.com, which lists thousands of flexible work-
at-home jobs from more than 5,700 employers. Membership fees start at $10. 

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.
org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.


OUT TO PASTOR 

A Weekly Religion Column by Rev. James Snyder

WHAT A WACKY WORLD WE LIVE IN

I like the old saying, “Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does.”

This is the kind of world we live in today, and I’m still not adjusted to this 
sort of thing. I’m not sure I will ever adjust to the world around me.

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I will be watching the news, and a story of some 
devastation somewhere in the world will come on.

When this happens, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage will say, “What a wacky world 
we live in.” And if anybody knows about wacky, it is she. After all, she married me.

A story happened in our city when a truck driver was driving under an overpass, and the 
truck was too big and smashed the overpass. That shut down traffic for at least one day.

“What’s wrong with that driver?” The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage asked. “Doesn’t he 
know about overpasses?”

Then she sighed deeply and said, “What a wacky world we live in.”

When I was young, we had the Three Stooges. Today we have the news media, and I’m unsure 
which one is wackier.

Watching the news the other night, a similar story was being reported, and I looked at my 
wife and said, “What a wacky world we live in.” I paused for a moment and then said, “It’s not 
the world I grew up in.” Then I laughed.

I wasn’t expecting her response, but after all this time, I should’ve expected something.

“Whatever made you think that you have grown up?”

I didn’t catch it at first, but I got what she said after a while.

That gave me pause for thinking, have I really grown up?

When I was a teenager at home, my mother would get aggravated at me and say very dramatically, 
“Why don’t you just grow up?”

Now, after over 50 years, my wife is questioning that I have grown up.

After she said it to me, I pondered for quite a few days on what does it actually mean to grow 
up? And, most importantly of all, does anybody ever grow up?

We may live in a wacky world because few people have actually grown up yet. So if we had 
more adults around, maybe things wouldn’t get as wacky as it has become.

I wanted to ask The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, who I assume has grown up, what I 
need to do to grow up?”

As we watched the news one night, she said, “What a wacky world we live in.” At that point, 
I replied, “Maybe it’s so wacky because people haven’t grown up yet.”

She went on a tirade explaining why most people have not grown up yet. I tried to listen 
carefully and take a few notes, but none made sense. It’s like a first-grader listening to a 12th-
grader explaining the law of gravity. That makes no sense to them at all.

I thought maybe I could get a few clues as to what I can do to grow up.

I couldn’t keep it any longer, so I asked her, “What do you think I need to do to grow up?”

I should never ask questions like this to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.

“Well,” she started, “you should stop acting like a silly person.”

I chuckled and said, “But what if I’m not acting?”

Staring at me, she said, “That is exactly what I mean.”

“So, if you are not acting, you are the silliest person I have ever known.”

According to her, you can’t be silly and grown-up at the same time.

I asked her for more ideas about growing up.

“The next thing you need to do is stop thinking every situation is a joke.”

Pondering this, I’m not sure I will ever grow up if that is true. I see a joke where The Gracious 
Mistress of the Parsonage sees something serious. She’s much more grown-up than I 
ever will be.

“There is a positive side to this wacky world of ours.” The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage 
looked at me smiling. Then she continued, “If the world weren’t as wacky as it is, people 
would see that you’re wacky.”

I did not know what she meant by that and would not press that point. The fact that she mentioned 
that is a plus for me, and I won’t undermine that.

After all of this, I wonder if it’s worth growing up. What good does it do to grow up when 
those people around you aren’t? Maybe wacky is not that bad.

On the bright side, I’m going to try.

I couldn’t help but think of one of the strangest stories about David in 1 Samuel 21, “And he 
[David] changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and 
scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. Then said 
Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: wherefore then have ye brought him to 
me? Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my 
presence? Shall this fellow come into my house?”

David used “wacky” to his advantage. That worked for him and after giving some thought, 
maybe that could work for my advantage. Of course, David was acting and I probably am not.

FAMILY MATTERS


LIVING WILL VS. LAST WILL: 

One estate planning point of confusion seems to be the competing definitions 
of the terms “last will” and “living will”. If you have that question 
you are not alone. I hear it often. So let me try to clear it up now…

A last will and testament is a legal document which outlines how a person's 
assets and property will be distributed after their death. It is a way 
for individuals to ensure their wishes are carried out and their loved ones are taken care of. A last 
will and testament may also name an executor, who is responsible for carrying out the instructions 
in the will.

On the other hand, a living will is a legal document which outlines a person's wishes for medical 
treatment in the event he or she becomes incapacitated and unable to make those decisions for 
themselves. It is generally a part of, and sometimes also known as, an advance directive or healthcare 
directive which includes a named agent to manage the healthcare decisions outlined in the 
living will.

While both documents deal with important end-of-life decisions, they serve very different purposes. 
A last will and testament deals with the distribution of assets and property after death, while 
a living will deals with medical treatment decisions while a person is still alive.

It is important to note that a last will and testament and a living will are not interchangeable. They 
are separate legal documents that serve distinct goals. It is recommended that individuals have 
both documents in place to ensure that their wishes are carried out both during their lifetime and 
after their death.

So the next time this question comes up in your presence, you’ll be able to jump right in and provide 
a clear answer. Just remember, a last will and testament and a living will are both important 
legal documents. While a last will and testament deals with the distribution of assets and property 
after death, a living will deals with medical treatment decisions 
while a person is still alive. And of course, it’s critical to have both 
documents in place to ensure all your wishes are carried out according 
to your instructions.

To your health, wealth, and family legacy,


Marc Garlett, Esq.

Cali Law Family Legacy Matters

www.caliLaw.com

626.355.4000

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