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1823-A Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
News l e t t e r
We are dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound by delivering healthy meals and services that promote self-respect and independent living. Our vision is to eliminate hunger and isolation and foster independence.
Meals On Wheels West is a 501(c)(3) not for profi t organization supported by charitable donations, fundraising events and partial grant funding from The City of Santa Monica.
Meals On Wheels West provides this newsletter as an informational resource to clients and supporters. Advice offered by included organizations should be independently verifi ed for accuracy.
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID SANTA MONICA,
CAPERMIT NO. 780
MOW-0008 Newletter-fin.indd 1 2/27/12 4:21 PM
3BlondeMomsBeaumontBacon,
JoanFaganandHelenKeaney.
LiveComedyatLasVegasNight
This year’s Las VegasNightwill feature
thelivecomedyofJoanFaganfromthe
comedygroup“3BlondeMoms.”Fagan,
the creator and producer of “3 Blonde
Moms,” is best known for her role as
Faith on the Drew Carey Show. She
tours the nation making people laugh.
Be sure to laugh with us at Las Vegas
Night on October 25th, 2012 at Loews
SantaMonicaBeachHotel from7pm–
11pm.Pre‐saleticketsare$75perpersonandcanbepurchasedonlineat
www.mealsonwheelswest.org/eventsorbycalling(310)394‐5111,ext.5.
S.M.SeniorPortal
TheCityofSantaMonicahasa
new online portal for older
adults. To learn about local
resources and activities, visit
www.smgov.net/seniorsor call
(310)458‐8644.
2012Election
Election Day is November 6,
2012. If you can’t make it to
your voting station, be sure to
fileforavote‐by‐mailballot.All
applications must be received
no later than 7 days prior to
the election. To request an
applicationtovote‐by‐mail,call
Dean Logan at (562) 466‐1310
orMOWWat(310)394‐5133.
ExpandedDial‐A‐Ride
WISE&HealthyAging’sDial‐A‐
Ride program provides
transportation foranypurpose
(appointments,socialactivities,
shopping or leisure) during set
daytime hours, seven days a
week.Therearenowexpanded
door‐through‐door services
provided Monday ‐ Friday9
a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. if you need
additional assistance due to
mobilityissues.Toenrollinthe
program, call (310) 394‐
9871,ext.455
MOWWStaffContactInfo
(310)394‐5133
Extension1SylviaClientCoordinator
Extension2MargaretVolunteerLiaison
Extension3JoannaDirectorofVolunteers
DirectLine(310)394‐7558
Extension4RoseMaryPresident/CEO
Extension5KevinAssoc.ExecutiveDirector
Extension6EllenDevelopmentDirector
Extension7ElizabethExecutiveAssistant
Extension8MonaBookkeeper
DirectLine(310)260‐0165
Officehours:Monday–Friday9am–1pm
www.mealsonwheelswest.org
StarttrainingtodaytobeapartofTeamMealsattheLAMarathon,March
17th. Don’t worry if you are not a runner. MOWW provides professional
training,soyoucangofromcouchpotatotofinishline.Thereisacharity
halfmarathon,soyouandafriendcaneachrunorwalkhalftheMarathon.
Lastyear,23runnersraisedmorethan$22,000tohelpreducehungerand
isolation for our homebound neighbors. This year, we hope to have an
evenmoresuccessfulteam.Thereisnofundraisingminimum,andyoucan
get free Marathon registration and training. There are also many other
goodies along the way! To learn more and join Team Meals, go to
mealsonwheelswest.org/teammealsorcontactElizabethat(310)394‐5133,
2012TeamMealsCheerZoneonOceanandGeorginainSantaMonica.Includedinpicture:Board
MembersMikeMuson,RobShermanandCarsonBondandExecutiveAssistantElizabethAdams.
WhatYourDollarsDo
“The volunteers are amazing &
they bring joy & comfort every
timetheydelivermymeals.This
programhashelpedmewithmy
medical condition on many
levels.PriortoMealsOnWheels
West, Iwashospitalizedfour(4)
times in two (2) months. After
receivingMealsOnWheels&
having this service providemewithmy nutritional
needs, I haven’t visited the hospital. Please
continuewith your service&God bless all of you.
Witheverydelivery,youaresavinga life!!There is
nopriceonlife.Weloveyou!”
IfyouhaveaMOWWstoryyou’dliketoshare,
[email protected] on recycled paper.
What Your Dollars Do
“ The volunteers are amazing & they bring joy & comfort every time they deliver my meals. This program has helped me with my medical condition on many levels. Prior to Meals On Wheels West, I was hospitalized four (4) times in two (2)
months. After receiving Meals On Wheels & having this service provide me with my nutritional needs, I haven’t visited the hospital. Please continue with your service & God bless all of you. With every delivery, you are saving a life!! There is no price on life. We love you!”
If you have a MOWW story you’d like to share, please email it to [email protected].
MOWW Staff Contact Info(310) 394 - 5133
Extension 1 Sylvia Client CoordinatorExtension 2 Margaret Volunteer LiaisonExtension 3 Joanna Director of Volunteers Direct Line (310) 394 - 7558Extension 4 RoseMary President/CEOExtension 5 Kevin Assoc. Executive DirectorExtension 6 Ellen Development DirectorExtension 7 Elizabeth Executive AssistantExtension 8 Mona Bookkeeper Direct Line (310) 260 - 0165
Office hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 1 pmwww.mealsonwheelswest.org
Start training today to be a part of Team Meals at the LA Marathon, March 17th. Don’t worry if you are not a runner. MOWW provides professional training, so you can go from couch potato to finish line. There is a charity half marathon, so you and a friend can each run or walk half the Marathon. Last year, 23 runners raised more than $22,000 to help reduce hunger and isolation for our homebound neighbors. This year, we hope to have an even more successful team. There is no fundrais-ing minimum, and you can get free Marathon registration and training. There are also many other goodies along the way! To learn more and join Team Meals, go to mealsonwheelswest.org/teammeals or contact Elizabeth at (310)394-5133, ext. 7 or [email protected].
2012 Team Meals Cheer Zone on Ocean and Georgina in Santa Monica. Included in picture: Board Members Mike Muson, Rob Sherman and Carson Bond and Executive Assistant Elizabeth Adams.
Live Comedy at Las Vegas Night
This year’s Las Vegas Night will feature the live
comedy of Joan Fagan from the comedy group
“3 Blonde Moms.” Fagan, the creator and
producer of “3 Blonde Moms,” is best known
for her role as Faith on the Drew Carey Show.
She tours the nation making people laugh. Be
sure to laugh with us at Las Vegas Night on
October 25th, 2012 at Loews Santa Monica
Beach Hotel from 7pm – 11pm. Pre-sale 3 Blonde Moms Beaumont Bacon,
Joan Fagan and Helen Keaney.
tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.mealsonwheelswest.
org/events or by calling (310) 394-5111, ext. 5.
1823-A Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
News l e t t e r
We are dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound by delivering healthy meals and services that promote self-respect and independent living. Our vision is to eliminate hunger and isolation and foster independence.
Meals On Wheels West is a 501(c)(3) not for profi t organization supported by charitable donations, fundraising events and partial grant funding from The City of Santa Monica.
Meals On Wheels West provides this newsletter as an informational resource to clients and supporters. Advice offered by included organizations should be independently verifi ed for accuracy.
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID SANTA MONICA,
CAPERMIT NO. 780
MOW-0008 Newletter-fin.indd 1 2/27/12 4:21 PM
S.M. Senior Portal
The City of Santa Monica has a new online portal for older adults. To learn about local resources and activities, visit www.smgov.net/seniors or call (310) 458-8644.
2012 Election
Election Day is November 6, 2012. If you can’t make it to your voting station, be sure to file for a vote-by-mail ballot. All applica-tions must be received no later than 7 days prior to the elec-tion. To request an application to vote-by-mail, call Dean Logan at (562) 466-1310 or MOWW at (310) 394-5133.
Expanded Dial-A-Ride
WISE & Healthy Aging’s Dial-A-Ride program provides trans-portation for any purpose (ap-pointments, social activities, shopping or leisure) during set daytime hours, seven days a week. There are now expanded door-through-door services pro-vided Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. if you need addi-tional assistance due to mobility issues. To enroll in the program, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455
mealsonwheelswest.org mealsonwheelswest.org
WHAT’SUPATMOWW
MEALSONWHEELSWESTINTHEANNUAL4THOFJULYPARADE
CLIENTCORNER
ALetterFromThePresident
TheMOWWCrew
Participants include:AngieRegalbuto,NickRegalbuto,CarsonBond,Ellen
Rabin, Rick Muller, Doris Horning, Sgt. Harley Harding, Mark Harding,
Woodie Hamilton, Don Spector, RoseMary Regalbuto, Joe Regalbuto,
JuanitaLewis,JustinHarding,AlanaHarding,JadeToncher,AlvaroBalero.
SMToyota
Joe Regalbuto drove a new
Toyota Prius from LA Car
Guy’s SM Toyota dealership.
Next to the car is MOWW
Board member Don Spector.
The stars and stripes wrap
wasdonatedbyBillRInker.
MayorBloom
SantaMonica’sMayorRichardBloom
stopped to say hello to MOWW’s
President/CEO, RoseMary Regalbuto
and Development Director, Ellen
Rabin.
Fisker
Mark Harding drove a
beautifully decorated
2012 Fisker from LA
Car Guy’s S.M. Fisker
dealership.
LaughterReallyIsTheBestMedicine
Wedon’tstoplaughingbecausewegrowold,
wegrowoldbecausewestoplaughing.
Threeretirees,eachwithhearingloss,
werewalkingtogetheronebeautifulfall
day.Oneremarkedtotheother,“Windy,
isn’tit?”“No,”thesecondmanreplied,
“It’sThursday.”Andthethirdmanchimed
in,“SoamI.Let’shaveaCoke.”
WhenYouNeedToMissADelivery
If you’re not going to be home to receive your
meals, please call (310) 394‐5133, ext. 1 between
9am–1pmatleast24hoursinadvance.
PalisadesSeniorMixer
Friday, September 14th is the free Palisades Senior
Mixer at Palisades Recreation Center from 12pm –
3pm. The event will feature refreshments, live
music, prizes, health information, a video story
booth, freeglassesadjustmentsand fun interactive
activities.Thisisthekick‐offeventforthePaliSenior
Club, which will meet the second Friday of every
monthhereafter.Yougettochoosetheactivitiesfor
theupcomingClubgatherings.
PalisadesRecreationCenter
851AlmaRealDrive
PacificPalisades,CA90272
Phone:(310)454‐1412Email:[email protected]
DearMealsOnWheelsWestFriends,
I don’t get to chat with you enough, so I’m
introducing a new column in our newsletter to
expressmyappreciationandprovideinformation
to our clients, volunteers and supporters. Feel
freetocalloremailmeanytimeifyouhaveany
questions,suggestionsorpraise!I’msureyoualreadyknowthatMOWWrecently
changedfoodcaterersduetoacostincreaseand
meal reduction from our previous supplier. The
extensivecoverageinthelocalpressemphasized
that the situation came up quickly. I am
committed to providing clients with two full
meals a day delivered fresh by a smiling
volunteeratanaffordablecost.MOWWstaffand
Board searched for the best options taking into
considerationcost,foodqualityandreliability.
Thank you to all our clients and volunteers for
their patience and understanding during this
transition time. Not only have we been dealing
withthenewcaterer,whosevanisalittletoobig
to pull into the back staging area, we’ve also
beendealingwithconstructionattheoffice.The
construction has made it more difficult for
volunteers to organize and load their meals to
quickly set out on routes. (We didn’t even have
bathroomsforawhile!)Ourvolunteersrock,and
everyonehasbeenamazing!
Sofar,thetransition isgoingwell,butplease let
me know if you have any suggestions on how it
can go even better. On behalf of everyone at
MOWW, your patience and support is greatly
appreciated!
Warmly,
RoseMaryRegalbuto
MOWWOnYourCar
Turn your car into a Meals
On Wheels West car!
MOWW is partnering with
adverCar, an advertising
company that recently
opened an office in Santa
Monica. adverCar is
donating an advertising
campaign to MOWW! For
two months, there will be
100 MOWW cars driving
around the neighborhood.
Please help us make this
campaign successful by
volunteeringyourcar tobe
a MOWW car. Call us at
(310)394–5133,ext.6.
Volunteer weekdays from
10:30am–12:30pm. Drivers
and assistants are needed.
Scheduling is flexible. Call(310)394‐7558.
GoingPaperless
MOWW is going paperless!
Ascommunitymembersare
increasingly moving online,
so isMOWW. This saves us
time and money, not to
mention that it’s good for
the environment. Please go
online and sign up for our
emaillisttostayup‐to‐date.
HappyBirthday
We don’t feel sorry for you blowing
out all those candles, what about
us…wehadtostayupallnightlighting
them!
AnelderlywomanfromBrooklyndecidedtoprepare
herwillandmakeherfinalrequests.Shetoldher
lawyershehadtwofinalrequests.First,shewanted
tobecremated,andsecond,shewantedherashes
scatteredoverBloomindales.“Bloomingdales!”the
lawyerexclaimed.“WhyBloomingdales?”
“ThenI’llbesuremydaughtersvisitmeatleasttwice
aweek.”
A Letter From The President
Dear Meals On Wheels West Friends,
I don’t get to chat with you enough, so I’m introducing a new column in our newsletter to express my apprecia-tion and provide information to our clients, volunteers and supporters. Feel free to call or email me any time if you have any questions, suggestions or praise! I’m sure you already know that MOWW recently changed food caterers due to a cost increase and meal reduction from our previous supplier. The extensive coverage in the local press emphasized that the situation came up quickly. I am committed to providing clients with two full meals a day delivered fresh by a smiling volunteer at an affordable cost. MOWW staff and Board searched for the best options taking into consideration cost, food quality and reliability.
Thank you to all our clients and volunteers for their pa-tience and understanding during this transition time. Not only have we been dealing with the new caterer, whose van is a little too big to pull into the back staging area, we’ve also been dealing with construction at the office. The construction has made it more difficult for volunteers to organize and load their meals to quickly set out on routes. (We didn’t even have bathrooms for a while!) Our volunteers rock, and everyone has been amazing!
So far, the transition is going well, but please let me know if you have any suggestions on how it can go even better. On behalf of everyone at MOWW, your patience and support is greatly appreciated!
Warmly,
RoseMary [email protected]
CLIENT CORNER
Palisades Senior Mixer
Friday, September 14th is the free Palisades Senior Mix-er at Palisades Recreation Center from 12pm – 3pm. The event will feature refreshments, live music, prizes, health information, a video story booth, free glasses adjustments and fun interactive activities. This is the kick-off event for the Pali Senior Club, which will meet the second Friday of every month hereafter. You get to choose the activities for the upcoming Club gatherings.
Palisades Recreation Center851 Alma Real Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Phone: (310)454-1412 Email: [email protected]
Happy Birthday
When You Need To Miss A Delivery
If you’re not going to be home to receive your meals, please call (310) 394-5133, ext. 1 between 9am – 1pm at least 24 hours in advance.
Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine
We don’t stop laughing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop laughing.
Three retirees, each with hearing loss, were walking together one beautiful fall day. One remarked to the other, “Windy, isn’t it?” “No,” the second man replied, “It’s Thursday.” And the third man chimed in, “So am I. Let’s have a Coke.”
An elderly woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her will and make her final requests. She told her lawyer she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Bloo-mindales. “Bloomingdales!” the lawyer exclaimed. “Why Bloomingdales?” “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me at least twice a week.”
We don’t feel sorry for you blowing out all those candles, what about us…we had to stay up all night lighting them!
mealsonwheelswest.orgmealsonwheelswest.org
MOWW On Your CarTurn your car into a Meals
On Wheels West car! MOWW
is partnering with adverCar,
an advertising company that
recently opened an office in
Santa Monica. adverCar is do-
nating an advertising campaign
to MOWW! For two months,
there will be 100 MOWW cars
driving around the neighbor-
hood. Please help us make
this campaign successful by
volunteering your car to be
a MOWW car. Call us at (310)
394–5133, ext. 6.
Volunteer weekdays from
10:30am–12:30pm. Drivers and
assistants are needed. Scheduling
is flexible. Call (310) 394 - 7558.
Going Paperless
MOWW is going paperless! As
community members are increas-
ingly moving online, so is MOWW.
This saves us time and money, not
to mention that it’s good for the
environment. Please go online
and sign up for our email list to
stay up-to-date.
The MOWW Crew
Participants include: Angie Regalbuto, Nick Regalbuto, Carson Bond, Ellen Rabin, Rick Muller, Doris Horning, Sgt. Harley Harding, Mark Harding, Woodie Hamilton, Don Spector, RoseMary Regalbuto, Joe Regalbuto, Juanita Lewis, Justin Harding, Alana Harding, Jade Toncher, Alvaro Balero.
SM Toyota
Joe Regalbuto drove a new
Toyota Prius from LA Car Guy’s
SM Toyota dealership. Next to
the car is MOWW Board mem-
ber Don Spector. The stars and
stripes wrap was donated by Bill
Rinker.
Mayor Bloom
Santa Monica’s Mayor Richard
Bloom stopped to say hel lo
to MOWW’s Pres ident/CEO,
RoseMary Regalbuto and De-
velopment Director, Ellen Rabin.
Fisker
Mark Harding drove a
beautifully decorated 2012
Fisker from LA Car Guy’s
S.M. Fisker dealership.
mealsonwheelswest.org mealsonwheelswest.org
WHAT’SUPATMOWW
MEALSONWHEELSWESTINTHEANNUAL4THOFJULYPARADE
CLIENTCORNER
ALetterFromThePresident
TheMOWWCrew
Participants include:AngieRegalbuto,NickRegalbuto,CarsonBond,Ellen
Rabin, Rick Muller, Doris Horning, Sgt. Harley Harding, Mark Harding,
Woodie Hamilton, Don Spector, RoseMary Regalbuto, Joe Regalbuto,
JuanitaLewis,JustinHarding,AlanaHarding,JadeToncher,AlvaroBalero.
SMToyota
Joe Regalbuto drove a new
Toyota Prius from LA Car
Guy’s SM Toyota dealership.
Next to the car is MOWW
Board member Don Spector.
The stars and stripes wrap
wasdonatedbyBillRInker.
MayorBloom
SantaMonica’sMayorRichardBloom
stopped to say hello to MOWW’s
President/CEO, RoseMary Regalbuto
and Development Director, Ellen
Rabin.
Fisker
Mark Harding drove a
beautifully decorated
2012 Fisker from LA
Car Guy’s S.M. Fisker
dealership.
LaughterReallyIsTheBestMedicine
Wedon’tstoplaughingbecausewegrowold,
wegrowoldbecausewestoplaughing.
Threeretirees,eachwithhearingloss,
werewalkingtogetheronebeautifulfall
day.Oneremarkedtotheother,“Windy,
isn’tit?”“No,”thesecondmanreplied,
“It’sThursday.”Andthethirdmanchimed
in,“SoamI.Let’shaveaCoke.”
WhenYouNeedToMissADelivery
If you’re not going to be home to receive your
meals, please call (310) 394‐5133, ext. 1 between
9am–1pmatleast24hoursinadvance.
PalisadesSeniorMixer
Friday, September 14th is the free Palisades Senior
Mixer at Palisades Recreation Center from 12pm –
3pm. The event will feature refreshments, live
music, prizes, health information, a video story
booth, freeglassesadjustmentsand fun interactive
activities.Thisisthekick‐offeventforthePaliSenior
Club, which will meet the second Friday of every
monthhereafter.Yougettochoosetheactivitiesfor
theupcomingClubgatherings.
PalisadesRecreationCenter
851AlmaRealDrive
PacificPalisades,CA90272
Phone:(310)454‐1412Email:[email protected]
DearMealsOnWheelsWestFriends,
I don’t get to chat with you enough, so I’m
introducing a new column in our newsletter to
expressmyappreciationandprovideinformation
to our clients, volunteers and supporters. Feel
freetocalloremailmeanytimeifyouhaveany
questions,suggestionsorpraise!I’msureyoualreadyknowthatMOWWrecently
changedfoodcaterersduetoacostincreaseand
meal reduction from our previous supplier. The
extensivecoverageinthelocalpressemphasized
that the situation came up quickly. I am
committed to providing clients with two full
meals a day delivered fresh by a smiling
volunteeratanaffordablecost.MOWWstaffand
Board searched for the best options taking into
considerationcost,foodqualityandreliability.
Thank you to all our clients and volunteers for
their patience and understanding during this
transition time. Not only have we been dealing
withthenewcaterer,whosevanisalittletoobig
to pull into the back staging area, we’ve also
beendealingwithconstructionattheoffice.The
construction has made it more difficult for
volunteers to organize and load their meals to
quickly set out on routes. (We didn’t even have
bathroomsforawhile!)Ourvolunteersrock,and
everyonehasbeenamazing!
Sofar,thetransition isgoingwell,butplease let
me know if you have any suggestions on how it
can go even better. On behalf of everyone at
MOWW, your patience and support is greatly
appreciated!
Warmly,
RoseMaryRegalbuto
MOWWOnYourCar
Turn your car into a Meals
On Wheels West car!
MOWW is partnering with
adverCar, an advertising
company that recently
opened an office in Santa
Monica. adverCar is
donating an advertising
campaign to MOWW! For
two months, there will be
100 MOWW cars driving
around the neighborhood.
Please help us make this
campaign successful by
volunteeringyourcar tobe
a MOWW car. Call us at
(310)394–5133,ext.6.
Volunteer weekdays from
10:30am–12:30pm. Drivers
and assistants are needed.
Scheduling is flexible. Call(310)394‐7558.
GoingPaperless
MOWW is going paperless!
Ascommunitymembersare
increasingly moving online,
so isMOWW. This saves us
time and money, not to
mention that it’s good for
the environment. Please go
online and sign up for our
emaillisttostayup‐to‐date.
HappyBirthday
We don’t feel sorry for you blowing
out all those candles, what about
us…wehadtostayupallnightlighting
them!
AnelderlywomanfromBrooklyndecidedtoprepare
herwillandmakeherfinalrequests.Shetoldher
lawyershehadtwofinalrequests.First,shewanted
tobecremated,andsecond,shewantedherashes
scatteredoverBloomindales.“Bloomingdales!”the
lawyerexclaimed.“WhyBloomingdales?”
“ThenI’llbesuremydaughtersvisitmeatleasttwice
aweek.”
A Letter From The President
Dear Meals On Wheels West Friends,
I don’t get to chat with you enough, so I’m introducing a new column in our newsletter to express my apprecia-tion and provide information to our clients, volunteers and supporters. Feel free to call or email me any time if you have any questions, suggestions or praise! I’m sure you already know that MOWW recently changed food caterers due to a cost increase and meal reduction from our previous supplier. The extensive coverage in the local press emphasized that the situation came up quickly. I am committed to providing clients with two full meals a day delivered fresh by a smiling volunteer at an affordable cost. MOWW staff and Board searched for the best options taking into consideration cost, food quality and reliability.
Thank you to all our clients and volunteers for their pa-tience and understanding during this transition time. Not only have we been dealing with the new caterer, whose van is a little too big to pull into the back staging area, we’ve also been dealing with construction at the office. The construction has made it more difficult for volunteers to organize and load their meals to quickly set out on routes. (We didn’t even have bathrooms for a while!) Our volunteers rock, and everyone has been amazing!
So far, the transition is going well, but please let me know if you have any suggestions on how it can go even better. On behalf of everyone at MOWW, your patience and support is greatly appreciated!
Warmly,
RoseMary [email protected]
CLIENT CORNER
Palisades Senior Mixer
Friday, September 14th is the free Palisades Senior Mix-er at Palisades Recreation Center from 12pm – 3pm. The event will feature refreshments, live music, prizes, health information, a video story booth, free glasses adjustments and fun interactive activities. This is the kick-off event for the Pali Senior Club, which will meet the second Friday of every month hereafter. You get to choose the activities for the upcoming Club gatherings.
Palisades Recreation Center851 Alma Real Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Phone: (310)454-1412 Email: [email protected]
Happy Birthday
When You Need To Miss A Delivery
If you’re not going to be home to receive your meals, please call (310) 394-5133, ext. 1 between 9am – 1pm at least 24 hours in advance.
Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine
We don’t stop laughing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop laughing.
Three retirees, each with hearing loss, were walking together one beautiful fall day. One remarked to the other, “Windy, isn’t it?” “No,” the second man replied, “It’s Thursday.” And the third man chimed in, “So am I. Let’s have a Coke.”
An elderly woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her will and make her final requests. She told her lawyer she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Bloo-mindales. “Bloomingdales!” the lawyer exclaimed. “Why Bloomingdales?” “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me at least twice a week.”
We don’t feel sorry for you blowing out all those candles, what about us…we had to stay up all night lighting them!
mealsonwheelswest.orgmealsonwheelswest.org
MOWW On Your CarTurn your car into a Meals
On Wheels West car! MOWW
is partnering with adverCar,
an advertising company that
recently opened an office in
Santa Monica. adverCar is do-
nating an advertising campaign
to MOWW! For two months,
there will be 100 MOWW cars
driving around the neighbor-
hood. Please help us make
this campaign successful by
volunteering your car to be
a MOWW car. Call us at (310)
394–5133, ext. 6.
Volunteer weekdays from
10:30am–12:30pm. Drivers and
assistants are needed. Scheduling
is flexible. Call (310) 394 - 7558.
Going Paperless
MOWW is going paperless! As
community members are increas-
ingly moving online, so is MOWW.
This saves us time and money, not
to mention that it’s good for the
environment. Please go online
and sign up for our email list to
stay up-to-date.
The MOWW Crew
Participants include: Angie Regalbuto, Nick Regalbuto, Carson Bond, Ellen Rabin, Rick Muller, Doris Horning, Sgt. Harley Harding, Mark Harding, Woodie Hamilton, Don Spector, RoseMary Regalbuto, Joe Regalbuto, Juanita Lewis, Justin Harding, Alana Harding, Jade Toncher, Alvaro Balero.
SM Toyota
Joe Regalbuto drove a new
Toyota Prius from LA Car Guy’s
SM Toyota dealership. Next to
the car is MOWW Board mem-
ber Don Spector. The stars and
stripes wrap was donated by Bill
Rinker.
Mayor Bloom
Santa Monica’s Mayor Richard
Bloom stopped to say hel lo
to MOWW’s Pres ident/CEO,
RoseMary Regalbuto and De-
velopment Director, Ellen Rabin.
Fisker
Mark Harding drove a
beautifully decorated 2012
Fisker from LA Car Guy’s
S.M. Fisker dealership.
1823-A Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
News l e t t e r
We are dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound by delivering healthy meals and services that promote self-respect and independent living. Our vision is to eliminate hunger and isolation and foster independence.
Meals On Wheels West is a 501(c)(3) not for profi t organization supported by charitable donations, fundraising events and partial grant funding from The City of Santa Monica.
Meals On Wheels West provides this newsletter as an informational resource to clients and supporters. Advice offered by included organizations should be independently verifi ed for accuracy.
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3BlondeMomsBeaumontBacon,
JoanFaganandHelenKeaney.
LiveComedyatLasVegasNight
This year’s Las VegasNightwill feature
thelivecomedyofJoanFaganfromthe
comedygroup“3BlondeMoms.”Fagan,
the creator and producer of “3 Blonde
Moms,” is best known for her role as
Faith on the Drew Carey Show. She
tours the nation making people laugh.
Be sure to laugh with us at Las Vegas
Night on October 25th, 2012 at Loews
SantaMonicaBeachHotel from7pm–
11pm.Pre‐saleticketsare$75perpersonandcanbepurchasedonlineat
www.mealsonwheelswest.org/eventsorbycalling(310)394‐5111,ext.5.
S.M.SeniorPortal
TheCityofSantaMonicahasa
new online portal for older
adults. To learn about local
resources and activities, visit
www.smgov.net/seniorsor call
(310)458‐8644.
2012Election
Election Day is November 6,
2012. If you can’t make it to
your voting station, be sure to
fileforavote‐by‐mailballot.All
applications must be received
no later than 7 days prior to
the election. To request an
applicationtovote‐by‐mail,call
Dean Logan at (562) 466‐1310
orMOWWat(310)394‐5133.
ExpandedDial‐A‐Ride
WISE&HealthyAging’sDial‐A‐
Ride program provides
transportation foranypurpose
(appointments,socialactivities,
shopping or leisure) during set
daytime hours, seven days a
week.Therearenowexpanded
door‐through‐door services
provided Monday ‐ Friday9
a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. if you need
additional assistance due to
mobilityissues.Toenrollinthe
program, call (310) 394‐
9871,ext.455
MOWWStaffContactInfo
(310)394‐5133
Extension1SylviaClientCoordinator
Extension2MargaretVolunteerLiaison
Extension3JoannaDirectorofVolunteers
DirectLine(310)394‐7558
Extension4RoseMaryPresident/CEO
Extension5KevinAssoc.ExecutiveDirector
Extension6EllenDevelopmentDirector
Extension7ElizabethExecutiveAssistant
Extension8MonaBookkeeper
DirectLine(310)260‐0165
Officehours:Monday–Friday9am–1pm
www.mealsonwheelswest.org
StarttrainingtodaytobeapartofTeamMealsattheLAMarathon,March
17th. Don’t worry if you are not a runner. MOWW provides professional
training,soyoucangofromcouchpotatotofinishline.Thereisacharity
halfmarathon,soyouandafriendcaneachrunorwalkhalftheMarathon.
Lastyear,23runnersraisedmorethan$22,000tohelpreducehungerand
isolation for our homebound neighbors. This year, we hope to have an
evenmoresuccessfulteam.Thereisnofundraisingminimum,andyoucan
get free Marathon registration and training. There are also many other
goodies along the way! To learn more and join Team Meals, go to
mealsonwheelswest.org/teammealsorcontactElizabethat(310)394‐5133,
2012TeamMealsCheerZoneonOceanandGeorginainSantaMonica.Includedinpicture:Board
MembersMikeMuson,RobShermanandCarsonBondandExecutiveAssistantElizabethAdams.
WhatYourDollarsDo
“The volunteers are amazing &
they bring joy & comfort every
timetheydelivermymeals.This
programhashelpedmewithmy
medical condition on many
levels.PriortoMealsOnWheels
West, Iwashospitalizedfour(4)
times in two (2) months. After
receivingMealsOnWheels&
having this service providemewithmy nutritional
needs, I haven’t visited the hospital. Please
continuewith your service&God bless all of you.
Witheverydelivery,youaresavinga life!!There is
nopriceonlife.Weloveyou!”
IfyouhaveaMOWWstoryyou’dliketoshare,
[email protected] on recycled paper.
What Your Dollars Do
“ The volunteers are amazing & they bring joy & comfort every time they deliver my meals. This program has helped me with my medical condition on many levels. Prior to Meals On Wheels West, I was hospitalized four (4) times in two (2)
months. After receiving Meals On Wheels & having this service provide me with my nutritional needs, I haven’t visited the hospital. Please continue with your service & God bless all of you. With every delivery, you are saving a life!! There is no price on life. We love you!”
If you have a MOWW story you’d like to share, please email it to [email protected].
MOWW Staff Contact Info(310) 394 - 5133
Extension 1 Sylvia Client CoordinatorExtension 2 Margaret Volunteer LiaisonExtension 3 Joanna Director of Volunteers Direct Line (310) 394 - 7558Extension 4 RoseMary President/CEOExtension 5 Kevin Assoc. Executive DirectorExtension 6 Ellen Development DirectorExtension 7 Elizabeth Executive AssistantExtension 8 Mona Bookkeeper Direct Line (310) 260 - 0165
Office hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 1 pmwww.mealsonwheelswest.org
Start training today to be a part of Team Meals at the LA Marathon, March 17th. Don’t worry if you are not a runner. MOWW provides professional training, so you can go from couch potato to finish line. There is a charity half marathon, so you and a friend can each run or walk half the Marathon. Last year, 23 runners raised more than $22,000 to help reduce hunger and isolation for our homebound neighbors. This year, we hope to have an even more successful team. There is no fundrais-ing minimum, and you can get free Marathon registration and training. There are also many other goodies along the way! To learn more and join Team Meals, go to mealsonwheelswest.org/teammeals or contact Elizabeth at (310)394-5133, ext. 7 or [email protected].
2012 Team Meals Cheer Zone on Ocean and Georgina in Santa Monica. Included in picture: Board Members Mike Muson, Rob Sherman and Carson Bond and Executive Assistant Elizabeth Adams.
Live Comedy at Las Vegas Night
This year’s Las Vegas Night will feature the live
comedy of Joan Fagan from the comedy group
“3 Blonde Moms.” Fagan, the creator and
producer of “3 Blonde Moms,” is best known
for her role as Faith on the Drew Carey Show.
She tours the nation making people laugh. Be
sure to laugh with us at Las Vegas Night on
October 25th, 2012 at Loews Santa Monica
Beach Hotel from 7pm – 11pm. Pre-sale 3 Blonde Moms Beaumont Bacon,
Joan Fagan and Helen Keaney.
tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.mealsonwheelswest.
org/events or by calling (310) 394-5111, ext. 5.
1823-A Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
News l e t t e r
We are dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of the homebound by delivering healthy meals and services that promote self-respect and independent living. Our vision is to eliminate hunger and isolation and foster independence.
Meals On Wheels West is a 501(c)(3) not for profi t organization supported by charitable donations, fundraising events and partial grant funding from The City of Santa Monica.
Meals On Wheels West provides this newsletter as an informational resource to clients and supporters. Advice offered by included organizations should be independently verifi ed for accuracy.
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID SANTA MONICA,
CAPERMIT NO. 780
MOW-0008 Newletter-fin.indd 1 2/27/12 4:21 PM
S.M. Senior Portal
The City of Santa Monica has a new online portal for older adults. To learn about local resources and activities, visit www.smgov.net/seniors or call (310) 458-8644.
2012 Election
Election Day is November 6, 2012. If you can’t make it to your voting station, be sure to file for a vote-by-mail ballot. All applica-tions must be received no later than 7 days prior to the elec-tion. To request an application to vote-by-mail, call Dean Logan at (562) 466-1310 or MOWW at (310) 394-5133.
Expanded Dial-A-Ride
WISE & Healthy Aging’s Dial-A-Ride program provides trans-portation for any purpose (ap-pointments, social activities, shopping or leisure) during set daytime hours, seven days a week. There are now expanded door-through-door services pro-vided Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. if you need addi-tional assistance due to mobility issues. To enroll in the program, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455
