ARY 2017 AROUND ALHAMBRA life

FEBRUARY 2017

AROUND

ALHAMBRA

PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SECTION B

life

community seniors / health dining / entertainment auto / real estate

Good news from Detroit: SALES UP

December 2016 sales up means automakers encouraged for 2017 growth

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AUTO NEWS

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The 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude features unique blacked-out exterior. The Renegade Altitude is now available in Jeep showrooms.

Ford recently partnered with its ambassador of Service, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to introduce its new Mustang (photo above) -- the world's best-selling sports coupe and the company's most advanced Mustang ever. New Mustangs feature a more athletic look, with new front and rear-end design that deliver a leaner and meaner look and refined aerodynamics.

IRISH FOR A DAY

St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl being planned for Friday, March 17

Join in on the St. Paddy's Day fun with Downtown Alhambra's eighth annual Pub Crawl on Friday, March 17. Meet the bagpiper at 7 p.m. at Ohana Brewery, 7 S. First St., and follow him from one bar to the next, ending at Limericks Tavern. Raffle prizes will be given throughout the crawl. Bring friends. Participants must be 21 or older.

Make Plans Now to Wine n' Dine Your Valentine

This year Feb. 14, St. Valentine's Day, falls on Tuesday. Restaurant members of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce offer a treasure of great feasts and fine foods as well as home cooking and various international cuisines appropriate for the day.

In the heart of Alhambra, the Diner on Main has planned an array of Valentine special menu items and treats. Special entre?s are ricotta-spinach stuffed chicken breast and shrimp arrabiata pasta. Special drinks have been labeled Strawberries 'n Cream Martini and the Lovers Martini. Of course there are many other menu items that can be selected. The Diner on Main, managed by Randy Hoffman, is located at 201 W. Main St., Alhambra. Phone 626-2813488 for information. See advertisement on Page 17B.

Another downtown restaurant is 28 West, managed by Alice Cortinas. Ms. Cortinas has planned specials and offers great meals that include steaks and seafood as well as American and Mexican entre?s. 28 West has a great selection of beers, including craft, Mexican and domestic choices, all premium quality. As the name indicates, 28 West is located at 28 W. Main St., Alhambra. The phone is 626-281-1777.

Charlie's Trio, 47 W. Main St., and Vino at Trio's wine bar, 10 N. First St., Alhambra (626-284-4943) have Valentine's Day specials along with their normally fantastic selection of fine Italian, steak and seafood dinners. Charlie's will feature three special entre?s: Crab cake over pasta with lemon sauce, pan-

seared scallops over risotto, and lamb chops over beets carpaccio. Managed by owner Mike Fata, Charlie's Trio is open until 10 p.m. on Valentine's Day. Vino at Trio's wine bar is open 3-11 p.m. Recommendations on wine pairing options with meals will be available for those needing or wanting advice from experts.

Enjoy Valentine's Day specials at La Parrilla Mexicana at 2938 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, (626289-2412). Diners may feast on short ribs en salsa, molcajete durango or conchinita pibil. La Parrilla Mexicana will serve until 9 p.m. on Feb. 14.

Wahib's Middle East Restaurant, 910 E. Main St., Alhambra (626-281-1006), will be open Valentine's Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The special consists of a Valentine's buffet with champagne. See advertisement on Page 12B.

The Thai Paradise, 909 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel (626-570-8887), is managed by Sue Waddell. Authentic Thai food is served family-style with large portions and diverse flavors. The specialty dishes include crab fried rice, Thai noodle, se-ew noodle, as

well as yellow, red, and panang curry. There are more than 150 authentic Asian dishes on the diverse and extensive menu. Each plate is carefully cooked to look as good as it tastes. On Valentine's Day, the Thai Paradise is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. See ad and coupon on Page 16B.

Slightly out of town but certainly worth the travel is Steven's Steak & Seafood House, 5332 Stevens Place, Commerce (323-723-9856). Steven's serves guests until 12 midnight seven days a week and through 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. With more than 100 menu items, salads, soups, and beverages of all types, the name of the restaurant tells the story: steak and seafood of the highest quality prepared by the finest chefs. Diners are strongly urged to make reservations.

Wing Stop, 100 E. Main St., Suite 150, Alhambra 91801 (626-282-9464) has a big day on Superbowl Sunday, Feb. 5. Those Superbowl customers who keep their order receipts from Feb. 5 may claim a free double fudge brownie with their receipt on Valentine's Day.

Also open on Valentine's Day are restarants offering their usual excellent dining experience.

Alondra Hot Wings, 515 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801, (626-576-7119) is open for its regular hours. Check online at for menu items and online ordering.

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BUSINESS/ AROUND ALHAMBRA

2/2017

U.S. December auto sales surprisingly strong, 2016 sets new high

A Jan. 5 report by the Associated Press cited U.S. sales of new cars and trucks hitting a record high sales in 2016, according to various automakers. Investors bid up shares in the stock market as strong consumer confidence and relatively low fuel prices appear to be bolstering the industry's outlook.

This sort of news may have positive implications for Alhambra's Auto Row dealers, a mainstay of the city's economy.

Several dealerships are hopeful the nationwide industry growth will be an omen locally. Several said local 2016 sales were over 2015 and encouraging.

Paul Johnson, new car manager for Bob Wondries Ford, said new car sales were improving across the range of Ford vehicles, with trucks doing quite well while consumers are showing increased

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interest in Ford's Energi brand, a line of gas-electric hybrids. He said the dealership has a large inventory of Energi cars in anticipation of continued market growth.

Alhambra Nissan's Sales Manager Mindo Teureiro said December and January have been strong with solid increases in the Sentra and Ultima models, two of the brand's strogest selling models.

George Lin, internet director for Alhambra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, said the industry is evolving with the hybrids and gas-saving models showing

growth. This has manifested itself into the addition of a new hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, which will be added to the dealer's inventory in March.

According to the AP, shares of General Motors Co. stock rose 5.5% and Ford Motor Co. stock rose 4.6% in the first week of January, far outpacing the wider Dow Jones Industrial Average, which was up only 0.3%.

Autodata Corp. said 2016 U.S. auto sales of 17.55 million were 0.4% higher than the previous record set in 2015. Nationally, December sales rose 3% and on

a seasonally adjusted annualized basis amounted to 18.43 million vehicles, Autodata said. That widely beat expectations of economists polled by Thomson Reuters of 17.7 million vehicles.

The results prompted executives from the three biggest sellers in the U.S. market, GM, Ford, and Toyota Motor Corp, to predict that 2017 sales will be near or better than 2016's record levels.

U.S. consumer confidence reached levels not seen in 15 years in December. Auto sales are an early indicator of consumer spending, and account for about a fifth of U.S. retail spending.

GM's December sales rose 10%, Ford was up 0.3% and Toyota increased 2%. All three automakers' results, lifted by strong demand for pickup trucks and SUVs, beat Wall Street expectations.

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Chamber member

restaurants can be

Valentine's Day

destination

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Alondra Hot Wings, 515 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801, (626576-7119) is open for its regular hours. Check the Alondra website at for menu items and online ordering.

Applebee's Restaurant, 21 E. Main St., Alhambra 91801 (626-5764621) is open for its regular hours and features a full menu of meals, salads, snacks and desserts. Visit the website at for menu items and online ordering.

Denny's Restaurant, 369 W. Main St., Alhambra, 91801 (626-281-6701) , offers a full menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner served 24 hours a day. See ad and coupon on Page 16B.

Izakaya Akatora Restaurant, 115 W. Main St., Alhambra, 91801 (310999-2219) is an authentic Japanese sushi and robata bar and is open Valentine's Day. See ad and coupon on Page 12B.

Sage Bistro, 521 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801 (626-289-8713) is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Valentine's Day and welcomes diners to enjoy its regular menu items.

Sichuan Impression, 1900 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra 91803 (626283-4622) , will be serving authentic Chinese specialties. Phone for information or reservations.

Alhambra

711 W. Valley Blvd., #100, Alhambra, CA 91803 Branch (626) 576-8810

Arcadia

1130 S. Baldwin Ave., #6, Arcadia, CA 91007

Branch (626) 446-1572

Rowland Heights 19220 Colima Road, #100, La Puente, CA 91748 Branch (626) 581-1589

Irvine

4250 Barranca Parkway, Suite S, Irvine CA 92604 Branch (949) 559-5822

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minimum monthly balance of $500 is not maintained. This APY offer is available to Los Angeles residents only.

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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA

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| Seniors / Retirees News Activities, Projects, Features

Miraculous medications require mindful monitoring

BY THE NURSING TEAM AT ATHERTON 214 S ATLANTIC BLVD., ALHAMBRA

Americans in the age group of 65 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. By the year 2030, their numbers will top more than 72 million people. Today's seniors live longer than before, and a reasonable commitment to health and wellness, combined with medical and technological advances, make it more possible than ever for older adults and all of us to live our years as healthy and pain-free as possible.

The importance of medication management cannot be overemphasized, particularly when it comes to seniors, who often take multiple medications at the same time to treat numerous conditions and symptoms. An article from the New England Healthcare Institute states that "51% of individuals 65 years and older who use medications take at least five different prescription drugs daily. Among those using five or more medications, 63% say they forget doses." Good patient compliance means taking the right drugs at the right time and in the proper dose. "Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them." (C. Everett Koop, MD.) Fortunately, embracing simple tips for healthy aging and being informed about their prescription medications can allow seniors to live longer, pain-free lives.

Try to: ? Set a daily routine. We are creatures of habit, so use it to your advantage. Try to take your medications at the same time

and place every day. Always check the medication label or ask your health care professional if you need to take each medication at a specific time or if you have some flexibility. Take your medication exactly as directed.

? Keep your medications in one cool and dry location. Store all of your medicines in one place unless one needs to be stored in the refrigerator.

? Keep a current list of your medications. Know the names, reasons for use, and possible side effects. This list should include all of your prescription medications, sample medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

? Obtain and refill all of your prescriptions at a single pharmacy location rather than multiple locations. Talk to your pharmacist about scheduling medication refills at the same time, if possible. This will reduce the number of trips to the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter medications because they may conflict with your current prescription medications.

? Be mindful of medications that are unsafe for seniors. The American Geriatric Society has developed a list of medications that older adults should avoid or use with caution. Easy access to this list is available at (or go to News & Events at Atherton's website, , and see Useful Resources). Ask your pharmacist if any of your medications are on the caution list and whether

you should be concerned or alarmed. ? Count your pills. If you know how

many pills you have left, it will be easier to figure out if you've missed a dose or already taken one. Pill organizers, medication management devices like pill dispensers, and even reminder services can be useful tools for some seniors. This is an area where the technology is exploding and there are many new gadgets and tools that provide computerized reminders and dispensers to help you stay on track. Some

of these are very easy to set up and use. Smartphones and other devices can provide reminders to help you keep track of your medication schedule.

? Know the side effect profile of your medication. Knowing the potential side effects and interactions can help you stay alert to any health changes that may occur in response to a new medication or combination of medications. If you do notice health changes, contact a physician

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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA

2/2017

Senior citizens invited to activities at Joslyn

Here are some of the activities scheduled at Joslyn Adult Recreation Center for the month of February. Activities are frequently added to the offerings, and notices are posted on the bulletin board near the center's entrance at 210 N. Chapel Ave., in Story Park.

Registration is required for all instructional classes, seminars, and health screenings. Register at Joslyn in person; by phone, 626-570-5056, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or online at .

Joslyn Adult Recreation Center

February Birthday Luncheon Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. A part of the regularly scheduled Senior Nutrition Program. February birthday celebrants in attendance will receive a token gift, as well as a hot, well-balanced meal and multiple good wishes.

Understanding Your Smart Phone informational seminar at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Offered

by AGA. Senior Outings registration

for March Outings begins on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for Alhambra residents; non-resident registration begins on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to Chinatown and San Antonio Winery on Friday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $12, and Agua Caliente Casino on Friday, March 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $15.

Medicare 101 informational seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.7. Presented by SCAN.

James Dean Luncheon Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. A white T-shirt, jeans, and a leather jacket are recommended, but not required, attire to celebrate the life of the legendary "Rebel Without a Cause." Following lunch, a James Dean movie will be screened.

Valentine's Day Craft session from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Registration ends on Friday, Feb.3. Make a gift of love for someone special. CoSponsored by AGA.

On the Move - METRO in-

formational seminar at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Presented by METRO representative Gayle McKinney.

Valentine's Day Luncheon Celebration at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Registration ended on Jan. 31. To check on space availability, please phone 626-5705056. Many registered attendees will be dressed in red in observation of this heart-felt day, and they'll enjoy a luncheon co-sponsored by Elder Law Attorney Carlos Arcos and SCAN. This is in place of the regular Senior Nutrition Program luncheon.

On the Move - METRO at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. A group trip, using METRO, providing the opportunity for people to familiarize themselves with METRO and TAP cards. This trip is to the recently opened Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The cost is the Bus/ Metro Line fares. Provide contact information at the Joslyn front desk if interested in joining the group.

Medicare and Medi-Cal informational seminar at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Presented by United Healthcare.

Senior Outing to Lyon Air Museum and South Coast Plaza on Friday, Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $15. Registration for this outing took place last month; for information concerning openings, please contact the Joslyn Center at 626-570-5056.

AARP Driver Safety Program (in Mandarin) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. This one-day defensive driving class is accepted by many auto insurance companies for a discount. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Check or money order only - no cash.

Senior Outing to Ojai on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m., fee: $12. Registration for this outing took place last month; for information concerning openings, please contact the Joslyn Center at 626-570-5056.

Understanding & Reviewing Your Trusts at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. A part of the "Managing Elder Care, Trusts & Medi-Cal" seminar series presented by Elder Law Attorney Carols A. Arcos.

Child Gifting informational seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Presented by New York Life.

Disaster Preparedness informational seminar at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Presented by the Alhambra Fire Department.

Casino Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. The cost is $5. Registration ends on Friday, Feb. 10. "Casino Joslyn" is the site for a night of gambling, appetizers, and friends. Bring a poker face and good luck charm. Co-Sponsored by Del Mar Park.

Bingo from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Lucky game winners will receive prizes. Co-sponsored by AGA.

Embracing the Next Chapter of Life informational seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Presented by 5 Star Hospice.

Informational seminars are free, unless otherwise noted, but with limited seating, registration is required at Joslyn.

Senior Nutrition Program lunches, including special Luncheon Celebrations (excluding, this month, the Valentine's Day Luncheon Celebration on Feb. 14 for which registration will take place at Joslyn), require registration, one day in advance. Phone 626458-4455, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Suggested donation is $3.

Senior Outings registration may be completed online at . Click on Government; click on Parks & Rec. Department; and follow instructions. Senior Outings registration may also be completed at Joslyn Center, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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? No matter what, be sure to take your medication as directed. Not taking them the correct way can make you sicker, lead to more hospital visits, and increase your medical costs. Sometimes people make decisions about taking their medication based on how they are feeling at the time. This is a very poor practice because many of the most serious medical situations we face are not necessarily conditions that affect our immediate sense of well-being. For example, we all know the dangers of stopping a prescribed course of antibiotics after our most intense symptoms subside. This can easily lead to a relapse or create the need for stronger and stronger antibiotics in the future. Remember, don't stop or change the way you take any of the medications prescribed to you without talking to your health care professional first.

Don't be afraid to inform your health care professional if you are having trouble remembering to take your medications. There are many ways they can help if they have this information. The single most important step you can take is to ask your health care professional if there is a simpler way for you to take all of your medications. For example, is there a way that you can take fewer pills on fewer occasions or to better fit with your lifestyle? He or she may be able to offer other solutions too.

We live in an age when medication provides untold medical miracles.With these wonders comes the responsibility for each of us to use these carefully as if our lives and futures depend upon it, because they do.

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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA

Health & Medical News

Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities

For Your Good Health

Getting organized for living a healthful life

BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. Many universal concepts embrace the

idea of organization, including the Chinese system of Feng Shui, which says you can harness energy to harmonize and enhance energy flow by the proper arrangement of your living and working areas.

Exercise programs often focus on developing specific muscle groups for balanced and coordinated function. Even cell organization is more efficient when cell walls are intact, keeping certain things in and other things out.

Entropy measures the degree of disorder in a substance or system. There is always balance in the universe. While one area gets more ordered, additional chaos occurs in another part of the universe. When entropy increases, there is more chaos, and the available energy diminishes. Decreased entropy equals more order.

Things in the universe have a tendency to move toward more chaos or more sameness. However, Chinese philosophy says energy moves in a spiral manner. When you start to organize your house in

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Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years, specializing in integrative manual therapy, using a holistic approach. She can be reached at Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila also offers a "Chinese Energy" exercise class. The first class is free. Phone 626-576-0591 for more information or visit

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