Foothills Sentry December 2021

Page 9 Foothills Sentry December 2021 Welcome new OPA neighbors! The Steens, Proprietors of Foothill Feed Please say “Howdy!” when you see them LAURA THOMAS Century 21 Masters #01060201 SOLD! Tustin Art League presents Rima Muna Abstract artist Rima Muna is the featured speaker at the Tustin Art League’s Dec. 8 Zoom demo. Muna’s demonstration, "Making Abstract Art Accessible," will focus on how to start an abstract painting and have fun along the way. The artist, born in Lebanon, started drawing when she was two. She earned a B.A. in vi- sual design from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree in art education from UC Santa Barbara. Her love of world travel has influenced her work, apparent in the deep rich colors of Mexico, Bali and Spain. She believes that non representational painting can express spiritual and emotional truths. The Zoom meeting is from 1–3 p.m., and can be ac- cessed via cccconfer.zoom. us/j/98009215926. Attendees are invited to have paints at hand and paint along. Laura Farr, left, and Marianne Bonicatto prep healthy snack bags for local seniors. Assistance League makes seniors a priority Assistance League of Orange volunteer-members recognized a need to address food scarcity among senior citizens. In 2018, they created a partnership with the Orange Senior Center and began sponsoring monthly in- person lunch gatherings, called Senior Star Day, at the Center. The pandemic interrupted the program, but a snack bag program continues. Led by Star Day chair Laura Farr, volunteers from As- sistance League assemble healthy packages for 75 non-ambulatory Orange seniors who benefit from the edible treats and activities that are added to regular meal deliver- ies. “The seniors we serve are so appreciative; it makes me happy to know they feel they are not alone,” says Farr. The group also helps restock the Senior Center’s drop-in food pantry each month with food sta- ples delivered by Orange Grocery Outlet. This month, the seniors will also receive hand-crocheted scarves or shawls and personal- ized greeting cards from Assis- tance League. Many of the volunteers can re- late directly to this program, as they have parents in this same age group and know how uplifting it can be for seniors to receive a vis- itor or make connections. When the Senior Center returns to regu- lar gatherings, these volunteers will be eager to resume serving lunch, with a side of games or crafts, and personal interactions with the Center’s clients. Anyone interested in helping serve local seniors and others in need may check out the programs at ALOrange.org. Membership is open to all, and new members may join at any time. Crescendo Chapter features “Four Guys, Lots of Sound” The Bank of Harmony bar- bershop quartet will sing “music you know and love to hear” at the Thursday, Jan. 13 Celebrity Speakers Series presented by the Crescendo Chapter of the Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Bank of Harmony has appeared on FOX, Comedy Central, ABC, cruise ships and on Las Vegas stages. The group’s local ap- pearance begins at 10 a.m. at the Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. Tickets are $30 for general admission and Crescendo Chap- ter members. Bowers Museum members may buy one discount- ed ticket for $25. For information about Bowers membership and student tickets contact Mary Staton, (714) 544- 5549. Parking is $6. The Guilds of Segerstrom, in- cluding the Crescendo Chapter, raise funds to support the Cen- ter’s community engagement and arts education programs. The 2022 Tustin Area Republican Women, Federated Board of Direc- tors from left: Diane Mazuire, recording secretary; Gretchen Whistler, membership secretary; Gail Rego, treasurer; Pamla Manazer, ways & means; Kristin Manna, 1st VP, programs; Angela Stephens and Linette Johnston, Co-2nd VP, membership; and Sheryl Franke, president. To conclude 2021, I took a road trip to Utah. Cruising through the forest, fall in full effect, the splashes and contrast of colors were awe-inspiring and thought- provoking. My thoughts were precise and distinct, unlike the blur of ground cover racing by below my window. I though of a loved one I recently saw off, to start out in his new journey of life. Many of you can relate to the feelings of anguish and worry you experience when you watch someone leave and strike out on their own. It can be heart wrench- ing, exciting and scary all at once. You’ve always been there for them, picking them up when they fell, protecting them from things they never even saw coming. You may worry or feel regret, yet we roll on. The skyline now offered a dark, dense green backdrop with fierce, isolated bare white birches contrasting the horizon. Brilliant chartreuses and foreboding reds mixed with warm browns and wispy purples danced playfully across the face of the hills, the greatest artist of all showing off, just a little. Our California trees don’t display this range of color be- cause the weather doesn’t get cold enough, so they miss their full potential. I wondered if they knew, and that made me think of my young friend again. He had moved forward into a beautiful, bold display of color in a space that allowed him to reach his full potential. He’s become that flash of contrast that not everyone will like, but no one will forget. Transition and transformation are always scary, and can cause one to perhaps overthink, but if you can figure out how to let go and trust in the process, it can be a freeing, beautiful experience. A late friend of mine once said: “The world is a beautiful place and I am no longer afraid.” Hap- py fearless 2022! The colors of being alive Best-dressed homes to receive awards As is tradition, the Villa Park Women’s League will be seeking out homes with the best holiday décor. The annual Holiday Home Beautification Contest awards the loveliest and best-dressed holi- day homes in the city. To submit a residence for consideration, please contact VPWL Beautifi- cation Chair Kimberlee Martin, (949) 228-5451. The list of win- ning residences will be noted on the Villa Park Women’s League website, vpwl.org , so that all may view the creatively decorated homes. Santa Claus is coming to the canyon The 10th annual Christmas in the Canyon is coming to down- town Silverado, on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The town will be adorned with Christmas lights and holiday dé- cor. Santa is slated to arrive by sleigh at 10 a.m., and will be available for photos with the kids. The free event features lo- cal crafters and artisans, musical entertainment, libations and food from local businesses. As there is no parking in down- town Silverado, visitor parking will be offered across from the Silverado Community Center for a $5 donation. The donation includes a hayride to town and back. Everyone is welcome.