Update  Grand opening for the retail portion is currently scheduled for Dec. 8, 2009 with condominium construction to be completed 90 days after.  The sale of condominiums has been scheduled for Summer of 2009.

http://wikimapia.org/9692620/Atlantic-Times-Square

I took some pictures of the construction

The Kiwanis Club and the Key Club members of Mark Keppel High School students joint together for the annual Play Days Event that was held May 14 -17th

Thanks for everyone that participated to make it happen.

We had a soft drink booth, the Key Club contributed a lot of time and effort! Many were there for a few days. Kudos! Great job!

We really are looking for you to participate in our group. You are welcome to join us!

Please feel free to contact me at 626 840 5240.

This weekend was very exciting for the Japanese Community in Monterey Park. There was a Cherry Blossom Festivities held in Monterey Park. This is held every year

http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=6251&year=2009&month=04

There were many demontrations in one of the halls. Many booths were outside for displays in the park as well as a big tent which had many shows such as Japanese dancing, a Hawaiian dance school in Monterey Park,taiko drum etc. I was there for 3 hours Saturday,saw many shows.

Timothy Tin who is a pastor and a member of our Kiwanis Group,is a very healthy guy!

He has some video tapes that show you how to do Tai Chi.

Every Saturday morning,he has an outdoor class at the George Elder Park in Monterey Park

http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us/index.aspx?page=830

He demonstrated a few easy movements so we all can be healthy!

Jessica Doung is a Group Security Specialist.

She came to our meeting and taught us ways to protect ourselves from Identity theft

Here is where you can find her:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/idteducator

Hi everyone!

There will be a health seminar this Saturday at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park from 1:00pm to 5 pm

This is a free event !  These doctors and physicians are very well known in the community. I promise you that this will be very informative

Please invite your friends!

The Kiwanis Conference South,which consisted of Californa,Nevada and Hawaii,was held  last weekend at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego.

There were seminars every hour,which was truly informative.

At the beginning of the luncheon,the Marine Color Guards entered the hall,it was a wonderful Presence

Our Monterey Park group was very enthusiatic, Our group was the only group that was 100% attended. I too the pictures

One of the topic was about the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena Ca.

We were very proud that our Float won the Princess Trophy Award

The speech was very motivating,it is all about teamwork and the love of helping the children of the world

Since I am the Secretary of our Monterey Park Kiwnis Group, I welcome you to join us. We meet every Wednesdays for an hour and a half to discuss our plans.

Please let me know if you are interested in joining us!

The Atlantic Times Square offers over 230,000 sq. ft. of retail entertainment space adjacent to the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway

Featuring

• A  14-screen AMC Theater Cineplex
•  Cold Stones Creamery
• Quizno's and many more top notch tenants. 
• A 24 hour Fitness
• Integrated into the mixed-use development are 210 high quality condominiums. 
• La Salsa
• Quiznos
• Surf City Squeeze

 .

The 24 hr Fitness is at the corner of Hellman and Atlantic Blvd. I drive by it all the time. I am looking forward to it.

Also be featuring cafes,fine dining,prominent retail shops. Elegant trendy,5 star emenities,top of the line materials.

The project will be finished this year 2009

From Kiwanis Club of Monterey Park

Pictures of the Family Christmas Dinner at Kaya Restaurant

Karaoki Singing

MERCI,A non profit organizaion in Monterey Park,has grown tremendously through the years,their program include:

MERCI's Developmental Day Center works to instill essential skills in the areas of self-care/grooming, socialization, recreation, pre-vocational/vocational training as well as independent living skills.

The DISCOVERY Program provides services to developmentally disabled individuals with medically fragile conditions and/or behavioral challenges that prevent them from attending day programs. This allows consumers to access services that were previously unavailable to them. Consumers benefit from one-to-one interaction and an individualized plan developed to their specific needs. Services may include independent living skills, self-care skills, and sensory stimulation, range of motion therapy, as well as socialization and recreation

The Extended Services Program offer morning and afternoon care for consumers who need additional care before or after their day program. The Extended Services Program operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.

Ernie's Place is MERCI's group home. The group home is named in honor of Ernestine Giacoletto, whose generous donation helped make Ernie's Place a reality. The 9,000 square foot home was designed specifically to accommodate a range of disabilities including non-ambulatory residents. Each resident is given a private room. Ernie's Place residents are supported by 24 hour staff that assists them in leading independent lives.

 The luncheon was held at the Luminarias Restaurant and Golf Course in Monterey Park.

Our Kiwainis Club of Monterey Park participated with donations

Dr. Josephine Chan,a family physician was a speaker last October  on " Breast Cancer " .

Please remember to see your physician periodically,this includes men. We all need to be aware

I  am the secretary of the Kiwanis Club 2008 -2009 of Monterey Park, We love to have you join us! This is a very active group.

We welcome you to join and participate our Wednesday meetings at 12:15 to 1:30 pm at the Monterey Palace Restaurant

Wonderful Chinese Food!

Located at  1001 E Garvey,Monterey Park, CA

Please call me 626 840 5240

http://www.kiwanis-mp.org/

Our Kiwanis Club was very pleased to have Cheryl Prentice CEO of La Casa de San Gabriel to speak about the Center.

"This center has been serving family and children for the past 61 years.Located  in the City of San Gabriel.The Center works primarily to help it's disadvantaged Hispanic and Native American neighbors in their efforts to overcome the barriers of limited education,underemployment,poverty,language,inadequate housing and lack of medical care"

Programs and services offered at La Casa include:

• A multi-cultural preschool serving fifty-two children
• High school based violence reduction counseling for abused teen girls and teen boys
• Parenting classes in Spanish
• Food and clothing distribution
• Folklorico dance instructions for all ages
• Health screening
• Social Services
• Resource and Referral in all areas

La Casa also houses Spainsh Language Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. La Casa is headquarters for the Gabrielino/Tongva Tribal Council and houses its service center.

Thanks for coming Cheryl !

It was very informative

September 21, 2008 was a great evening.

The installations was held at the lovely Monterey Hills Steak House in Monterey Park,CA

The programs,which included a live band,a magic show from the Magic Castle,a Chaio Hwa Dan dance. Our new president was one of the performers! There was also line dancing and raffles.

The past Lt Governor 2007- 2008,Steve Golden gave a heartwarming speach,He really was wondeful and helpful,He will be missed!

Ms. Margo Eiser was the past president of Monterey Park. She and her mom,Charlotte,who wasn't able to attend,were such wonderful people. Margo achieved so much,She was given a beautiful trophy for her work

The new Lt Governor of 2008- 2009

Ernie Ayala

The new 2008-2009 President - Marie Peng

Congrats to both of them!

I was elected as the new secretary.

Here as some partial pictures of the event

line dance

This Past regular Luncheon meeting,our Kiwanis group had the pleasure to invite the Key Club from the Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra. These fine young students were very much involved in the community

Jason,the president of the Key Club spoke about different issues concerning the high school students. One of the issues was regarding drinking at the age of 18. It was quite informative.

Kudos to the wonderful group

The Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Today, Key Club exists on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada. Growth efforts, however, have taken the Key Club experience internationally to Canada, the Caribbean nations, Central and South America, and most recently to Asia and Australia.

 How to avoid being vulnerable:

1. Use common sense. When items are purchased in boxes, don't leave the pachaging out on the curb to advertise your new acquisitions. Cut the boxes into pieces and recycle if possible.
2. When you go on vacation,suspend newspaper and mail delivery. The post office will hold your mail until your return or can forward it to another address. To arrange this, go online to www.usps.com and chlick "receiving mail" There is no charge for the service
3. Consider using electric timers when you are not in. It is inexpensive and worthwhle to set it up. Keeping your place looking occupied as much as possible. Timers also can control  a radio or television to make it sound occupied
4. Your mail delivery should never be tossed into the trash. Destroy documents using a paper shredder. Shredders are inexpensive. Don't forget to shred credit card offiers. Call (888) 5-OPTOUT (567-8888) to have your name removed from direct marketing lists. including credit card offers. You can also opt out for free at OptOutPrescreen.com.  The comsumer credit reporting industry website

I hope these information will help you and a little common sense would help to protect your valuables

The day started with the registration prompty at 10:30. The Tournament began at 12:00pm sharp.

It was a real nice breezy day,it wasn't hot at all. I had the opportunity to be with the golfers all day.

A reception followed at 6:00 pm. The winner was announced. A very lucky person to be in Maui,Hawaii

Hi Eveyone,
   
Known as prominent community leader, you are cordially invited to participate by way of bringing foursomes of players and acting as
hole-sponsors to the 2008 Kiwanis Club Charity Golf Tournament under the auspices of Mercedes-Benz/Penske Championship Golf Program, to be held on July 8, 2008  at the Pacific Palm Conference Resort, Ike Course; #1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91748. 
   
Kiwanis International is a community service organization that has over 800,000 members worldwide with local clubs scattered in 49
countries, promoting the cause of 'Serving the Children of the World'. Kiwanis Club of Monterey Park has earned herself, in its 51-year
history, distinguished service records among clubs in California-Nevada-Hawaii District, the largest in the Kiwanis International Family.  
  
Funds proceeding from the charity event will be put in use to benefit and augment stand-alone youth programs of Kiwanis Club or those coordinated  with non-profit organizations in the West San Gabriel Valley Region, adhering vigorously to the Kiwanis motto: "Serving the Children of the World".
Our Theme Project this year is " Project Green-how to Protect Mother Earth" for selected schools in the community we serve.  We will also donate $5,000.00 immediately to M.E.R.C.I. group from our net proceed immediately during the award banquet.
   
We are fortunate to secure the sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz/Penske under its Championship Golf Program that will provide premium prizes
like Callaway golf wedge, ML350 SUV, etc. and unique award: free trip of 5-night at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa to winner-participants of the event. For details of registration fees, format, rules and restrictions of the tournament, please refer to the attached brochure.
  
Your favorable consideration in accepting our invitation and supporting the good cause of Kiwanis Club will be highly appreciated. 
  
Should you have any questions, please contact 

 Isabel Wu

626 840 5240

Isabel@IsabelWuRealtor.org

Our Kiwanis Club- Monterey Park,met at Starbucks, Each of us donated $10 instead of eating at our regular meeting at the regular Chinese Restaurant. It was a fun event,we brought in our own cake,bought some latte,coffee.

The 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival Committee and the City of Monterey Park are pleased to present the 11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 19 & 20, 2008 at Barnes Park, located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue; Monterey Park, CA.  Entry to the Festival is FREE.

Planned and coordinated by community volunteers, the Cherry Blossom Festival strives to provide a cultural arts event that offers a forum for learning, entertainment, fun, and support of community. 

So take the time to see, hear, and taste a bit of the Japanese and Japanese American culture through a first-hand experience of watching traditional Japanese dancing, hearing the resounding beats of the taiko drums, observing the mastery and various skills of martial arts, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, or buying hand-made crafts or food with an Asian flair. Other highlights of the Festival include games & crafts for children, and numerous cultural displays.

Ms Princess Ramey gave us a great presentation about the Childrens Outreach Program at the Childrens Law Center, our group donated some money and toys

 Princess V.F. Ramey, Community Outreach Coordinator
Ms. Ramey joined CLC in 1993, after working briefly in family law and mediation. Ms. Ramey has served on a number of committees and boards, been featured on the Discovery Channel, and was honored as a "Foster Care Hero" by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2003. In addition to supervising other trial attorneys, Ms. Ramey serves as the CLC Community Outreach Coordinator. In that capacity she manages donor-related programs and oversees the CLC intern program and recruitment of interns.

  Children's Court

Almost 30,000 children who are victims of abuse and neglect are entrusted to the care of the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court system.

The court's primary mission is to ensure that these youth are safe, healthy, and secure. Whenever possible, the court strives to preserve and strengthen families so children can be raised in their own homes. When this is not possible, the court orders provision of temporary foster homes and supervises the children’s care.

 The court works to ensure that all youth receive permanent homes in a timely fashion, either through reunification with their rehabilitated parents or through adoption, legal guardianship, or long-term foster care.  In Los Angeles County Dependency Court proceedings, children are appointed their own attorney, usually a lawyer from the Children’s Law Center.

In an effort to be sensitive to children’s feelings and make the court proceedings less intimidating, Los Angeles established the country’s first courthouse especially designed for children and families.  The Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court in Monterey Park features twenty-five courtrooms designed to be more accessible to children.  Well-appointed waiting areas reduce stress and trauma. Special areas accommodate family visits, and other areas provide activities to help occupy children awaiting court appearance.  An auxiliary Dependency Court located in the Lancaster Courthouse serves children and families living in the Antelope Valley.

For more information about the Los Angeles County Juvenile Court, see www.lasuperiorcourt.org