Approximately 2.4-million people die in hospitals annually. Of these, the majority are frail seniors who have no one to attend their bedside. Many of these seniors will die without the comforting presence of another person by their side. To alleviate this need, Hospice of the Conejo and Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center sponsor the the No One Dies Alone […]
2012-06-15
Rotary Club doles out thousands in scholarships
14 Simi seniors earn awardThe Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise recently awarded $16,000 in academic and vocational scholarships to 14 graduating students in Simi Valley. Rotary Club scholarships are awarded annually based on coursework, future plans, community involvement and financial need. The 2012 vocational scholarship recipients are Adam Henry of Apollo High School and Brandon Enright of Simi Valley Adult School. The 2012 academic […]
College Corner
Summer college application updateNow that the school year is over, incoming seniors are turning their attention to college applications. This year’s Common Application will close on July 13, and the 2012-13 version will open on Aug. 1. If you have already started filling out the application, the information won’t be saved in the system. But you can print a copy so that it […]
Joint replacement class in Simi
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will host a joint replacement class to prepare patients for total knee or hip replacement surgery from 1 to 2 p.m. Wed., June 20 at Sunrise Senior Living, 190 Tierra Rejeda Road, Simi Valley. Home preparation, exercises and information about rehabilitation will be discussed. To RSVP, call Barrie at (805) 797-7699.
A Father’s Day gift: keep Dad healthy
Though many children consider their dad a superhero, he is not immune to common health problems that affect men. As Father ages, his risk for certain life-threatening diseases increases. This Father’s Day, families can help dad form habits that promote good health and longevity. •Go fishing. Stress is harmful to both mental and physical health, so get some fresh air […]
Secondhand smoke a ‘deadly fog’
More than half of American children inhale “deadly fog” every year. As a result, 150,000 to 300,000 babies 18 months old and younger develop lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. From 7,500 to 15,000 of them have to be hospitalized every year. Others experience ear infections and asthma attacks. This environmental hazard is putting them at greater […]
Broadway revue to benefit nonprofit hospice provider
Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company will present the “Love Never Dies,” a Broadway revue, from 8 to 10 p.m. Sat., June 30 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The production will benefit Our Community House of Hope. Joanna Bert, Sydney Bowling, Isabel Galvin, Patricia Lathrop McPherson, John and Rebecca Pillsbury, Linda […]
Kingsmen open fest with ‘Much Ado’
The 16th annual Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will open the 2012 season with “Much Ado About Nothing” in Kingsmen Park at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. Directed by CLU alumnus Kevin P. Kern, performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 29 through July 15. The grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show picnicking and entertainment. One […]
Simi scholars named to dean’s lists
Simi Valley resident Lauren Goss was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. To qualify for the dean’s list, a full-time student must achieve a 3.6 grade-point average. •Mary Zeolla of Simi Valley was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Salve Regina University. Zeolla graduated […]