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From One-Bedroom to Studio: A Thoughtful Transition
As a resident since 2012, Cathie Brown initially moved into a one-bedroom apartment with her husband of 60-plus years. [...]
A Resident’s Holiday Letter and Life at Mt. San Antonio Gardens
Holiday letters are often a tradition to many at Mt. San Antonio Gardens. These letters can be a sentimental, personal [...]
Living Large in a Small Space: How One Resident Redefined Vibrant Living
Donna Good said she didn’t need the extra space of anything larger than a studio. “I feel like I have [...]
100 (really interesting, often unexpected, and wonderfully distinctive) reasons to move to the Gardens.
Written by people who know: Residents and Staff You will find new and old friends here. The Garden is ever-growing [...]
LeadingAge CA interviews Chef Bob
Interview with Bob Betros, executive chef, Mt. San Antonio Gardens
Elizabeth Turk talks Project: Look Up with Claremont Museum of Art
Artist Elizabeth Turk speaks in the gallery of the "LOOK UP" exhibition at the Claremont Museum of Art on August 7, 2021.
Elizabeth Turk’s Project: Look Up
Immersive Art event: Mt. San Antonio Gardens A message of hope and responsibility for a dark winter from a retirement community.
60/60 Tour with LeadingAge California
Mt San Antonio Gardens was featured on the 60/60 Tour with LeadingAge California
Building on 60 Years of Excellence
New state of the art Wellness Center coming spring 2022 53 exciting new apartment homes The Cedars coming in fall 2023 Visit our website https://msagardens.org or call for a personal tour: 909-624-5061
Claremont Is Closer Than You Might Think
My life in Pasadena was full and I wouldn’t have changed it for a minute. I had it all: career, [...]
Best Places to Live Top 100
5. Claremont, Calif.Population: 35,900Median home price (2006): $643,549Average property taxes (2006): $2,834Pros: Tight-knit community with topnotch schoolsCons: Poor air quality, [...]
The Green House: Prototype Skilled Nursing Facility for the State of California
The “Green House©” concept signifies a nurturing environment for the elderly. This 7,000 SF skilled nursing facility is a prototype [...]
Claremont Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Opportunities are: Pack Meals When you join a Meals on Wheels volunteer packing team, you agree to a [...]
Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP) Summer Camp
Through a partnership with Mt. San Antonio Gardens, CLASP offers a two-week summer camp for 24 of our students. Monday [...]
Elders and Artist Bring a Social Sculpture to Life
Elizabeth Turk imagined illuminated umbrellas spreading hope during the pandemic. A retirement community said yes, and became her canvas.
In the Media: Claremont Courier Previews Look Up: In Three Acts
The Claremont Courier previewed Look Up: In Three Acts, an exhibition by artist and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Elizabeth Turk ’83 that will [...]
Scripps Presents in three different acts
Scripps Presents hosts “Look Up: In Three Acts,” “a unique series of events that give us the space and opportunity [...]
Look Up’ multimedia exhibit featured at Claremont Museum of Art
The Claremont Museum of Art is exhibiting “Look Up,” an immersive artwork by Elizabeth Turk, through Aug. 29.“Look Up” was [...]
Experience the visual splendor of Elizabeth Turk’s immersive artwork
The Claremont Museum of Art exhibition “LOOK UP” sends a message of hope, unity, resilience and optimism with Elizabeth Turk’s immersive [...]
Post-vaccine life—what’s next?
Friday evening in Memorial Park, two couples from Pilgrim Place sat down to enjoy an evening meal together—in person and [...]
‘Look Up,’ an immersive artwork, created at Pomona’s Mt. San Antonio Gardens
Residents of Mt. San Antonio Gardens retirement community in Pomona recently participated in Project: “Look Up,” an immersive artwork created [...]
Joy can be an act of defiance
A message of hope, unity, resilience, beauty and responsibility voiced by retirees. This is an immersive artwork created by a [...]
Project ‘Look Up’ creates message of unity and resilience
A message of hope, unity, resilience, beauty and responsibility voiced by retirees. This is an immersive artwork created by a [...]
Seniors become an essential part of a moving-art installation
POMONA, Calif. >> Deep within the verdant grounds of the Mount San Antonio Gardens retirement community, Elizabeth Turk was immersed [...]
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
