PLBRAAnnual Meeting

Let Your Voice Be HeardOn the Second Sunday in January actions will be taken which may have a significant impact on your lifestyle at Park La Brea. You can let others make these decisions for you – or youcan participate in the process and let your “Voice Be Heard.” The 26th Annual Meeting of the Park LaBrea Residents Association (PLBRA) will be held on Sunday, January 12th 2014 at 12 Noon in the PLB Activity Center Theater.

Our Community Organization was founded to give Park La Brea residents a Collective Voice in dealing with Park La Brea Management and this is still our primary mission today. “Advocating for the Residents” is our primary mandate and we have acted on your behalf for the last twenty-five years.

At the Annual Meeting we will outline our plans for the coming year, review our financial position and elect a new Board of Directors to lead the Association’s efforts throughout 2014. (Continued on page 3)

MIKE FEUERCity AttorneyCity of Los Angeles

TOM LABONGECouncilmember4th DistrictCity of Los Angeles

GUEST SPEAKERS

John Burney, Director of Resident Services, Park La Brea Apartments

Lunch Reception

Newsletter of the Park LaBrea Residents AssociationADVOCATING FOR THE RESIDENTS

V.26.1 JANUARY 2014

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ABOUT USPLBRA Officers:

President: Bernie Clinch

Vice President: Michael Edelstein

Secretary/Treasurer: Col. Donald Harris, USA (Ret.)

PLBRA Office:

Tower 39 Lobby Office 401 S. Burnside Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036

Tel: 323-934-1177

e-mail: plbra@ca.rr.com

PLBRA Newsletter:

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Printing: Kal Tobe Press Inc.

PLBRA Web Site:

www.plbra.org

PLBRAThe Park LaBrea Residents Association (PLBRA) is your community organization but it can only achieve its objective of Advocating for the Residents if you collectively help.

We need both your Membership and your Volunteerism if we are to succeed.

To be an effective advocate we must have a significant part of the Park La Brea community on our side. Of equal importance, we need both your ideas and your physical support if we are to continue to serve the Park La Brea community.

If you want a viable community organization, at Park La Brea, give us your support now.

Join / Renew / Volunteer / Donate

PLBRA Annual Report 20132014 Dues Paid members of the Residents Association may obtain a copy of the 2013 PLBRA Annual Report by request. This report will be available as of January 27, 2014.

Requests must be made in written form either by letter to the PLBRA Office 401 S. Burnside Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or by e-mail: plbra@ca.rr.com.

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(Continued from page 1)

If you wish to vote for candidates for the Board of Directors or become a candidate yourself there are a few mandatory requirements.

FIRST You must be listed by name on a Park La Brea Lease Contract. SECOND You must be a 2014 Dues Paid PLBRA member. (A 2014 PLBRA Membership Coupon can be found on the adjacent page of this Newsletter)

THIRD At the Annual Meeting Candidates must be ready to make a presentation of not more than 3 minutes to the membership about their qualifications and the focus they will bring to the Board and be prepared to answer questions from the membership.

[Candidates for the Board of Directors may submit a “Statement of Intention” to the PLBRA Office: 401 S. Burnside Ave (Lobby Office) Los Angeles, CA 90036 or by E-mail to: plbra@ca.rr.com. Statements of Intention must be received at the PLBRA Office by January 8, 2014. Nominations will also be considered from the floor at the Annual Meeting.]

Join PLBRA Attend the Annual MeetingLet Your Voice Be Heard!

PLBRA Annual Meeting

Maintenance Tip of the Month Heating

To maximize the heat flowing from your apartment's heating unit, your windows should be tightly closed. Tower residents with steam radiators (which contain coil fins that spread the heat into the air) should keep the area around the radiators clear. For Tower residents with heat pumps and Garden residents with gas furnaces, set your thermostat to heat, leave the fan in the auto position and then set your temperature gauge to the desired temperature. For safety, do not store flammable items in the heater closet.

Happy New Year Courtesy of Bruce C. Manning Director of Maintenance, Able

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS SATURDAYS AT 2 PM

1/4 Planes (2013) PG 91 minutes - This spinoff of the beloved Cars films follows Dusty the crop duster, who dreams of flying in a race around the world. But in order to qualify for the competition, he'll have to overcome his fear of heights. (A Disney Film)

1/11 The Smurfs 2 (2013) PG 105 minutes - Evil magician Gargamel continues his quest to tap the power of the Smurfs, creating a pair of his own "Smurf-alikes" called the Naughties. But without the Smurf essence, the Naughties fizzle, so Gargamel nabs Smurfettte to cast a spell.

1/18 Man of Steel (2013) PG-13143 minutes - In another revival of the Superman legend, reporter Clark Kent must keep his alien origins and fantastic powers hidden from the world at large. But when the Kryptonian General Zod plans to destroy Earth, the Man of Steel springs into heroic action.

1/25 One Direction: This Is Us (2013) PG 92 minutes - Award-winning documentarian Morgan Spurlock looks at boy band phenomenon One Direction in this combination concert film and backstage pass. This film follows the multiplatinum group from their humble beginnings to world fame.

Movie Calendar

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January 2014

STRONG WOMENTHURSDAYS AT 7 PM

1/2 Fatal Attraction (1987) R119 minutes - A married man's one night affair comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer.

1/9 Disclosure (1994) R128 minutes - A computer specialist (Michael Douglas) is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss (Demi Moore) who forcefully initiated the act. The aftermath threatens both his career and his personal life.

1/16 Double Indemnity (1944) NR107 minutes - An insurance rep (Fred MacMurry) lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme by the wife of the insured (Barbara Stanwyck) which arouses an insurance investigator's (Edward G. Robinson) suspicions. This film is directed by Billy Wilder.

1/23 I want to Live! (1958) R120 minutes - In this crime drama director Robert Wise tells the story of Barbara Graham, a petty criminal, who is convicted of murder and executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin. Susan Hayward received the Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Barbara Graham.

1/30 Mildred Pierce (1945) NR111 minutes - After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford) proves she can become independent and successful, but can't win the approval of her spoiled daughter. This film-noir is directed by Michael Curtiz.

CONTEMPORARY FILMSSUNDAYS AT 2 PM

1/5 White House Down (2013) PG-13131 minutes - When a paramilitary group engineers a takeover of the White House, the president (Jamie Foxx) must hide from the attackers until he can be rescued. Caught up in this chaos, US Capital Police Officer John Cale (Channing Tatum) becomes the president’s sole protector.

1/12 The Internship (2013) PG-13 (2:30 PM)119 minutes - Two out-of-work salesmen (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson), lacking the digital-savvy skills they need to find jobs, sign on as interns at a high-tech company. While their new assignment may give them the training they need, it also means staying one step ahead of their ignorance.

1/19 Paranoia (2013) PG-13106 minutes - An entry-level employee at a powerful corporation finds himself occupying a corner office, but at a dangerous price. This film stars Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss and Liam Hemsworth.

1/26 Jobs (2013) PG-13128 minutes - Ashton Kutcher delivers a tour de force performance in this biopic as Apple founder Steve Jobs. The story follows Jobs, a college dropout, from the obscurity of a Palo Alto garage to global fame as a technology icon.

January 2014

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Movie Calendar

CRIME PREVENTION TIP- Burglary Prevention -

Harden the Target – Lock your Doors and Close your Windows.

Stay on Top of Maintenance – Broken windows, burned out exterior lights and malfunctioning locks invite crime.

Know Your Neighbors – No one knows your community as well as you. If you see someone who seems out of place contact LAPD (911).

(Courtesy of the LAPD)

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ElevatorsThe elevator modernization program for Tower 36 (351 S. Fuller Ave) is on schedule.

PLB now has a dedicated Senior Elevator Maintenance Technician on site 5 Days per week.

Elevator preventive maintenance is ongoing throughout the property.

Elevator repair is currently in progress at Tower 37 (400 S. Burnside Ave) and is scheduled for Tower 39 (401 S. Burnside Ave).

PatrolTo facilitate the flow of communication with the Patrol Office PLB Management has contracted with an Answering Service to handle the overflow volume of calls on a 24 hour basis.

E-mail AddressesPLB Management requests that residents provide their E-mail Address to PLB Management, (PLB Administration Office), to facilitate the flow of information at Park La Brea.

E-mail: Schedule of Events at Park La BreaPLB Management is currently publishing a weekly schedule of community events by e-mail for the benefit of Park La Brea residents.

Open House for ActivitiesTo increase the awareness of PLB residents to ongoing programs and activities within the property PLB Management has proposed an Activities Fair at the PLB Activity Center to publicize our offerings.

PLBRA Annual Meeting (January 12, 2014)John Burney, Director of Resident Services for Park La Brea Apartments, will be a Guest Speaker at the PLBRA Annual Meeting scheduled for January 12, 2014 at the PLB Activity Center.

For additional information on this topic contact the PLBRA Office(323) 934-1177 or go to www.plbra.org

PLB Management / PLBRAMeeting Notes

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Bridge Club. 323-571-2963. Meets Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm, in the PLB Activity Center.

Chess Club. Harry LeMay, 323-935-4053. Meets Mondays and Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, in the PLB Activity Center.

Community Garden. The Park La Brea Community Garden, located at the corner of Lindenhurst and Hauser, adjacent to Garage 6, provides small plots for Park La Brea residents to garden. For more information or to be added to the waiting list, email: newplot@plbgarden.com.

Debi Doodles Arts & Crafts After School Program. Debora Gillman, 323-549-5458. Tuesdays - January 7 and 21 at the PLB Activity Center, 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Library. Joyce Bunten, 323-935-8474. Basement of Tower 34. Open every day, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Mah Jongg. Edith Weiner, 323-936-2827. Meets Mondays, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, in the PLB Activity Center.

Plays That Shakespeare Didn’t Write. Elliott Witt, 323-272-4197. Meets Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center. The current play is Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand to be followed by Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello. The group will not meet on January 12.

Quilters. Mary Jane Hopkins, 323-938-4861. Meets every Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center.

Modified T’AI CHI for all ages. Karin Green, 323-938-7799, karinmg@ca.rr.com. Meets Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:30 am (Advanced), 9:00 am (Beginners). Burnside Circle around the fountain. Free.

Writers Circle. Robert Richter, 323-571-4994. Meets every other Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the PLB Activity Center Conference Room. The next meeting will be January 7.

English as a Second Language (ESL)There are many opportunities for PLB residents to study and practice English as a Second Language. These include the following:

ESL classes: Taught by LAUSD teachers, meet at PLB 4 days a week.

ESL Conversation Partner Program: Resident native English speakers volunteer to partner with resident non-native speakers for one-to-one conversation.

ESL Conversation Group: Occasional meetings where residents of all ages and languages meet for informal conversation. Dates for these meetings are announced in the PLBRA Newsletter.

For further information about this and other ESL programs in our area, contact:Zhita Rea, 323-571-1603, zhitarea@hotmail.com or Susan de la Vergne, susan@susandelavergne.com.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES January 2014

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Help Veterans and their Families through Legacy CorpBe part of a rewarding team serving veterans and military families in Los Angeles! The Legacy Corps program provides companionship and support to veterans and family members of veterans.

• JFS is selecting 16 volunteer team members to provide 12 months of service to veterans and family members of veterans (including a spouse, parent, or child / grandchildren of a veteran of any US war). Priority to become a Legacy Corps member will be given to those who are family members of veterans or veterans themselves.

• Team members will enhance the quality of someone's life by spending just ten hours a week providing companionship to 2 or 3 clients. This can include visiting veterans or their families at home or accompanying them on errands.

• Team members receive a stipend of $150 per month throughout the year and comprehensive training. Team members who complete a year of service are eligible for an education award of $1,468 (this can be transferred to a child or grandchild if you are 55+).

Help us to make this important program a great success! For more information, contact either Heather at: hangel-collin@jfsla.org; (818) 984-1380 or Rebecca at: rpynoos@jfsla.org; (323) 937-5900.

Classes at LIFE – Here is a brief sample of our upcoming classes:

Arthritis Foundation Exercise $48.00 for 12 sessions*Mondays & Thursdays, Jan 6 – Feb 20 2:30 – 3:30 pm Activity Center Meeting RmThis is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and fatigue and decrease stiffness. The routines are suitable for every fitness level, can be performed sitting or standing and are easily learned for use at home. No Class 1/20 & 2/17. *$36 for LIFE Members.

AARP Driver Safety Course $12.00 for AARP Members ($14 for non-members)Tuesdays, Jan 21 & 28 12:30 – 4:30 pm Activity Center Meeting RmMany auto insurance companies provide a multi-year discount to AARP Driver Safety Course graduates! The class is composed of two 4-hour sessions and you must complete both sessions. Attendance is strictly limited. You must sign-up in advance.

Plus - Memory Training, Arts Programs, Folk Dancing, Opera Performance and more!

LIFE offers classes and programs for adults age 50 and over. For more information, or to get on our mailing list, please call (323) 936-7194.

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