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Mountain View News Saturday, May 10, 2025

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For the fourth year running, Pasadena will celebrate Older Americans Month with a free celebration 
of all it has to offer older residents. On Wednesday, May 21 from 10am -1pm, the west side of Pasadena’s 
Victory Park will fill with tents featuring local businesses and nonprofits, live entertainment, 
and free refreshments and giveaways for attendees.

This annual event is a partnership between the City of Pasadena Senior Commission, the Pasadena 
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and Pasadena Village. Each year, hundreds 
of locals of all ages come to enjoy the festivities and learn about what resources and opportunities are 
available to them in healthcare, public services, recreation, arts and culture, and more. This year, the 
event will also include a chance to chat with experts and receive health screenings at sponsor tents 
throughout the day. These include a physical therapist at the Pasadena Senior Center booth, a veterans 
affairs expert at the Home Instead booth, a lung health and air quality expert at the UCLA Health 
booth, and diabetes, hypertension and fall risk screenings at the Huntington Health booth. All are free 
of charge.

Amid the tents, attendees will find complimentary refreshments courtesy of Starbucks and Villa Gardens, 
as well as live entertainment. Don’t miss therapeutic dance and movement from the Hummingbird 
Project, Senior Zumba from the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, the adult ensemble of the Pasadena 
Conservatory of Music, and Line Dancing from the Pasadena Senior Center throughout the day!

While registration isn’t required, those who do will receive a free resource bag at the event. Anyone 
interested in attending is encouraged to register at cityofpasadena.net/OAM. Residents of Pasadena, 
Altadena and the surrounding communities are welcome.

This event is made possible with in-kind support from Pasadena Village, Home Instead-Pasadena, 
UCLA Health, Villa Gardens, and other generous sponsors.


OUT TO PASTOR 

A Weekly Religion Column by Rev. James Snyder

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO 
"MYSPACE"

When I was young, one of my life priorities was “My Space.” I defended it 
with everything I had.

In school, I had to defend “My Space.” Several times, I even had to go to the principal’s 
office and explain what “My Space” was all about. He didn’t seem to understand, and I 
had to explain it several times.

At home with my siblings, I had to define the parameters of “My Space.” Even though I 
explained it to them several times, they never seemed to get it. Their idea, and I do not 
know where it came from, was that “My Space” was “Their Space.” No matter how often I 
explained it to them, they never seemed to understand what I was discussing.

One of the great privileges of moving away from home was that I could now defend “My 
Space” without any interference from anyone. I can't tell you how much I enjoy that 
freedom.

Then, I thought about it for the first time in, I don’t know how many years. Somehow, 
“My Space” was being violated.

I had to move my office somewhere when I retired from the church. I had close to 10,000 
books, so I needed somewhere to put them. So, we added an office space to our home. It 
cost some money, but it was a way of establishing “My Space.”

Fortunately, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage supervised the construction of my 
retirement office. There had to be a lot of shelves for all my books, and she could put them 
all together.

When it was finished, I was so happy to see my books on the bookshelf in my new “My 
Space” office at the house. I could enter the door, sit at my desk, and be all alone to do 
what I wanted.

Sometimes, I sit behind my desk and look around at all the books in my office. Except for 
Bible commentaries and dictionaries, I have read every book in my library. Some I have 
read several times. And I know just about where I got every one of them. They are the 
occupants of “My Space.”

Then something happened violating “my Space.”

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage babysits our great-granddaughter while our 
granddaughter is working. We have had our great-granddaughter for about two years 
now. She’s about 2 ½ years old and has more energy than a troop of monkeys at a zoo.

If I had half her energy, I would accomplish a lot in life. Just watching her energy drains 
me of the little energy I have.

In the morning, I like to watch the news on TV before starting the day. Halfway through 
watching the news, the great-granddaughter arrives for the day.

She will come into the living room, jump on the couch, and say, “Papaw, George.”

I’ve realized that when she says that, she wants to watch a program called Curious George, 
a TV cartoon for children. Who gave her the right to “My Space” TV?

For some reason, she believes she can invade “My Space” and turn the TV to the program 
she wants to watch, regardless of what I’m watching. This is truly an invasion of “My 
Space.”

However, she thinks she deserves to watch whatever she wants on TV, regardless of what 
I am watching at the time.

At lunchtime, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage will have my lunch plate in the 
refrigerator for me to pick up. I will come to the kitchen, pick up my lunch plate, sit in 
my chair, and watch the news at noon.

It’s my time to relax and enjoy lunch.

Just as I’m beginning to eat my lunch, the little great-granddaughter will come to me and 
take things off of my plate for herself. Being a great-grandfather, I cannot say that word 
with two letters, “NO.” Who gave her the right to “My Space” lunch?

I don't know whether she understands I can’t say that word, or maybe she’s just playing 
me with a cute little giggle, a smile, and puppy eyes. As far as she is concerned, “My 
Space” is also “Her Space.” Where she got that idea, I will never know. I’m suspicious that 
maybe she was born with it, or perhaps her great-grandmother taught her how to do it.

In any case, “My Space” has been thoroughly violated. I’m beginning to think the only 
time I will restore “My Space” is when they put me in my coffin and drop me in the grave.

Pondering this the other day, I wondered how or if it was possible to regain “My Space.” 
What must I do to establish the perimeters that will separate me from everybody else?

I remember reading I the Psalms verses that support my idea of “My Space”. David said 
in Psalm 91:1, 4 - “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under 
the shadow of the Almighty. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings 
shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”

If I am under the “shadow of the Almighty”, nobody can ever compromise my safety. I 
don’t have to worry about my situation because I am not defined by that. I am defined by 
my abiding under the shadow of the Almighty. If you can compromise the “Almighty” 
then I’ll worry, but not before. Good luck with that.

TOP JOB SEARCH RESOURCES FOR OLDER JOB 
SEEKERS 


Dear Savvy Senior,

What websites or apps can you recommend 
to help older people find employment opportunities? 
I’m 60 and have been out of 
work for nearly a year now and need some 
help. eeking Employment

Dear Seeking,

To help you find employment, there are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored 
to older workers seeking full-time, part-time or remote positions. Here are 10 great options that are 
recommended by U.S. News & World Report for 2025, most of which are completely free to use.

AARP Job Board (jobs.aarp.org): Designed for workers 50 and older, AARP’s job board allows users to 
search by job title, keyword, company or location. The platform also offers search filters for full-time, 
part-time and remote work opportunities. Employers who are part of AARP’s Employer Pledge Program 
are committed to hiring older workers.

CareerOneStop (careeronestop.org): Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, you can use this site 
to explore career opportunities, access training programs and job-search resources. You’ll also find 
help looking for a remote job, filling out a job application, getting started as a self-employed person and 
choosing a path that’s right for your stage in life.

Indeed (indeed.com): One of the largest job search engines in the world, Indeed will help you sift 
through millions of available positions. You can include a variety of specifications to find a job, including 
whether you want to work remotely, your salary requirements, preferred location, experience level 
and education. If you upload your resume, employers can find you as well.

LinkedIn (linkedin.com): If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, create one to showcase your experience, 
knowledge and skills. You can gather news and insights related to your industry by looking at 
what others are posting and share your content as well. The site allows you to conduct job searches and 
set alerts for new opportunities.

NEW Solutions (newsolutions.org): This site connects professionals aged 55 and older with part-time 
and full-time positions in government agencies. Users can browse openings by state, apply online and 
receive guidance through the hiring process.

Rent A Grandma (rentagrandma.com): If you want to work as a nanny, chef, domestic staff or pet 
care provider, this site is a great resource, but they do charge a $25 registration fee. It also offers opportunities 
for tutors and personal assistants. After you sign up, clients can contact you about job 
opportunities.

Retired Brains (retiredbrains.com): This site can help you find remote, flexible, freelance and work-
from-home jobs. You’ll also be able to access resources to start a business. You can search by location, 
keyword or job title and access career advice on resume building and interview preparation.

RetirementJobs (retirementjobs.com): This site specializes in job opportunities for workers over 50, 
with retail, caregiving, transportation, sales and finance listings. It also features certified age-friendly 
employers and offers webinars on job searching, networking and overcoming age bias. You can learn 
how to utilize LinkedIn, improve your interview skills and understand how your job could impact 
Social Security benefits.

Seniors4Hire (seniors4hire.org): For job seekers aged 50 and older, at this site you can register for free, 
post your resume and search for jobs. Employers use the platform to find experienced workers for part-
time, full-time and remote positions.

Workforce50 (workforce50.com): At this site you can view jobs specifically posted by companies looking 
for older workers. You’ll also be able to access resources related to resume building, shifting from 
military to civilian life and finding a federal job.

Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, 
OK 73070.

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