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Entries in Senior Citizens (38)

Jack Beckley 10-Star International

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(top) Bill Levisohm, 64, from Team South African, bowls during the 'Jack Beckley 10-Star International' at Santa Monica Lawn Bowls Club in Douglas Park on Sunday, March 16, 2008. (above) Team USA won the international tournament and received the $1,000.00 price. Team USA Captain Tony Baer hold the Championship Trophy and poses for a photo with his teammates on Sunday. Lawn bowls is usually played on a large, rectangular, precisely leveled and manicured grass or synthetic surface known as a bowling green which is divided into parallel playing strips called rinks. (source wikipedia)

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 01:04PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Rollin' on

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Santa Monica College nursing students wheel patients back to their retirement center after a field trip to the Down Town Farmers Market on Wednesday, March 5, 2007.

Old friends

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Three senior citizens enjoy the sunshine while sitting on a park bench along the Santa Monica Boardwalk on Saturday, February 9, 2008.

 

 

Posted on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 05:20PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Choosing the Quiet

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1) Guests admire the art during the opening reception of Maurizio Barattucci's  art show "Choosing the Quiet" at SMC Emeritus College on Thursday, Aug 17, 2008. 2) Maurizio Barattucci poses for a portrait during his art opening  on Thursday. The show is curated by Myung Deering.

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 06:54PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Emeritus Gospel Chorus

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The Santa Monica College Emeritus Gospel Chorus  performs lively traditional gospel music at Santa Monica Public Library on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. The concert included "Rockin' Jerusalem," "Oh Happy Day" and "O, Come All Ye Faithful."  The group performed under the direction of William Bryant II, classically trained pianist, songwriter and composer.

The Dog Watcher

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Johnnie, 70, aka 'Expert Dog Watcher,' minds  three pets on Main Street during the Farmers Market  on Sunday, Nov 18, 2007.
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 11:56AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Crossword

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A senior citizen works to solve a crossword puzzle in the courtyard at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica on Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Posted on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 10:50AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Braille Institute in Santa Monica

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A Low Vision Specialist from the Braille Institute, gives her client, Mildred Fried, 84, a vision test to determine which high-power magnifier is best for her, in Braille Institute's mobile van on Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007 on Main Street. Fried suffors from macular deterioration and reading glasses do not work for her any longer. She needs a high power magnifier which are not found in drugstores. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), is a deterioration of the macula that results in impaired central vision. ARMD is the number one cause of blindness in those over age 55.
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 05:36PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint