Follies will take center stage at Mt. San Antonio Gardens starting Thursday
The seniors of Mt. San Antonio Gardens retirement community will take to the stage starting this Thursday for the 11th annual “Fabulous, Frivolous Follies” performance. Shows run at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at 3 p.m. and at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5 in the Gardens’ Assembly Hall.
The Follies frenzy, a variety show first staged in 1997, spotlights acts by Gardens residents. This year’s presentation includes 14 piano, dance, recitation, chorus and humorous acts. Admission is free for all. To obtain good seats, early arrival is advisable. MSAG is located at 900 E. Harrison Ave. Driving directions and more information about parking can be obtained at (909) 624-5061.
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.
