PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Seniors enjoy the Lunar New Year luncheon held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.
The South Pasadena Chinese American Club once again provided the food and entertainment at the much loved Lunar New Year celebration for South Pasadena’s senior citizens at the War Memorial Building, hosted by the South Pasadena Senior Center.
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Jessie Ivins and Irene Wong are very excited about these chocolates that they won at the Lunar New Year luncheon hosted by the Senior Center and South Pasadena Chinese American Club.
The War Memorial Building was beautifully decorated with red lanterns, dragons and flowers that welcomed seniors for the luncheon of traditional Chinese fare. In attendance were South Pasadena councilmember, Janet Braun, Mayor ProTem, Jack Donovan, and Mayor Evelyn Zniemer, along with representatives from City Staff, South Pasadena Police Department, and former Mayor Bob Joe.
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Dancers from the Dancing Wing Studio perform at the Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors in South Pasadena.
Joe regaled the crowd with his “Uncle Bob” jokes that the seniors always appreciate and he also provided the delicious almond cookies. Beautiful Chinese traditional dance numbers were performed by dancers from the Dancing Wing Studio in Temple City.
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PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.
SPCC Board member, Shireen Chang, spoke to the crowd about the history of the Lunar New Year luncheon, which was her idea back in 1991. The first one that year was helpd at the library community room and was an all day cultural event. In 2006, they began having the luncheon at the Senior Center and has grown to the beloved event that it is today. “This year 180 seniors are in attendance,” said Chang, “and it is the 17th year of SPCC hosting this wonderful event.”
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Big raffle prize winner, Irene Wong, at the Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Former Mayor and longtime member of SPCC, Bob Joe, addresses the crowd at the Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | SPCC President, Yuki Cutcheon with city councilmember, Janet Braun, at the Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The Lunar New Year luncheon for seniors held at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.
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