Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club Updates | Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club is seeking attendees for its 90 years and over birthday party, as well as preparing for an upcoming blood drive at the clubhouse.
“PPWC is preparing for an in-person birthday celebration of Palisadians 90 years and over on Saturday, May 4, for a Derby Day luncheon,” according to a statement. “The 90th Birthday Club is a celebration established in 1996 by the PPWC.”
Residents who are turning 90 and above are asked to fill out a form at theppwc.org/90-birthday to receive an invitation, and to be considered for King or Queen of the party. The information, including name, date of birth and phone number, can also be sent to info@theppwc.org.
PPWC will also host a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who wish to sign up to donate can do so through redcrossblood.org with sponsor code PPWC.
The drive will take place at 901 Haverford Avenue. Questions can be directed to 800-RED-CROSS.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Gerry Blanck Sunset Mixer | Marquez Knolls
The Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce will host a Sunset Mixer at Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center at 16624 Marquez Avenue on Tuesday, March 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
“Join us for a special Anniversary Celebration of Gerry Blanck’s iconic martial arts studio,” read an announcement about the event.
The chamber is set to honor studio owner Gerry Blanck, who is celebrating “an incredible 42 years of excellence in Pacific Palisades.”
“Don’t miss out on this historic milestone and the chance to connect with the community,” the event description concluded. “The stores in Marquez Knolls Plaza on Sunset will all stay open until 7:30 p.m. and will be joining in the festivities.”
The event is free to attend, but RSVPs are encouraged at palibu.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Park Programming | Palisades Recreation Center
Community members are invited to sign up for programming at Palisades Recreation Center led by instructor Guy Horton, including Spring Kung Fu for Teens and Tai Chi.
“Kung fu means mastering a difficult task and attaining excellence,” read a program description. “In kung fu, we aren’t just concerned with improving physical performance, but with mastering life itself. Kung fu involves the development of the complete person. Build strength, self-confidence, discipline, focus and motivation.”
No experience is necessary to join the course, designed for participants ages 12 to 17, which will meet on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., April 4 to May 23.
Palisades Recreation Center also offers three Tai Chi sessions each week: Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 to 1 p.m.
Tai Chi course are designed for anyone to participate, ages 18 to 99.
For more information or to sign up, visit laparks.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Walk & Picnic Lunch | Potrero Canyon
Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will host a walk and picnic lunch at George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 12 p.m.
“Walk through [the] beautiful new George Wolfberg Park in the Palisades … followed by picnic lunch and talk about the history of the park with a local expert and Wolfberg family member at Veterans Gardens,” read an email about the event.
Free Thyme Cafe lunch will be given to the first 20 people to RSVP to the event.
Tickets to attend the walk and/or talk are $20 for PPDC members, $25 for non-members at palisadesdemclub.org, which is also where more information can be found about dining and event options.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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