June Newsletter

June 17, 2024

Free Fitness Series Continues!

The Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness Series continues with Mindful Yoga on the Beach starting Monday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Modifications and variations are offered to accommodate participants of all levels. No prior mindfulness or yoga experience is needed or required.

On-site registration is available at check-in. Pre-registration closes at 12 p.m. but walk-ups are welcome. Parking is limited, we recommend that you bike, walk or carpool.

Mindful Yoga on the Beach

Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29

Manhattan Beach, south of the Pier

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Zumba in the Park

Mondays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26

Julia Field at Alta Vista Park, Redondo Beach

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Dear Beach Cities Resident,

Beach Cities Health District was fortunate last December to receive a grant for $6.8 million to construct a permanent home for allcove Beach Cities, the innovative youth center that opened in Nov. 2022 in a temporary facility in our 514 N. Prospect Avenue building. Since it opened, there have been more than 7,000 visits by young people to the center, and we continue to have more and more young people take advantage of the services allcove provides.

Receiving this grant has led us to refine the plans for allcove Beach Cities, which was originally to be located on the first floor of the Healthy Living Campus’ Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) building.

Now, allcove Beach Cities will be built on the corner of Beryl Street and Flagler Lane in Redondo Beach, on the northeast corner of our 11-acre property. This two-story, 9,400 square-foot center is scheduled to break ground this fall, creating a new home for allcove and its many services for young people ages 12-25.

BCHD Considers $30M Bond Measure for November Ballot

Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is considering a “Community Health & Wellness Measure,” a $30 million bond measure to:

Safely demolish the old South Bay Hospital building that was built in the late 1950s, and does not meet current seismic construction standards.
Replace the building with approximately two acres of open space that will be used for outdoor health and wellness programs.
Expand youth mental health services by completing a youth mental health center (allcove Beach Cities) with environmental and sustainability best practices.

The measure would levy $3.00 per $100,000 of assessed value on residences in the Beach Cities, generating $1.7 million per year for the project.

To learn more, visit www.bchd.org/healthmeasure.

Happy Pride Month!

This month is dedicated to celebrating love, equality and diversity. Join Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) as we honor the LGBTQIA+ community and their resilience in the fight for equal rights and opportunity!

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, observed June 16 - 22, 2024, educates residents about mosquitoes and how to help prevent the spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Mosquito bites can be more than just annoying and itchy. Some types of mosquitoes, both in the United States and around the world, spread viruses that can cause disease.

Mosquitoes bite during the day and night, live indoors and outdoors, and search for warm places as temperatures begin to drop. Some will hibernate in enclosed spaces, garages, sheds, and under (or inside) homes to survive cold temperatures. In the United States, mosquito season starts in the spring and summer, continuing through fall. The peak mosquito season lasts from June to November in Los Angeles County.

To learn more about mosquito-borne viruses, please visit bchd.org/mosquito.

The Blue Zones Project Inspired Cooking Classes are back at Lazy Acres Market!

Discover how eating whole foods and mostly plants in places like Singapore and Loma Linda contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Join BCHD as we partner with Lazy Acres Natural Market, a Blue Zones Project Approved Grocery Store, and learn how to craft dishes using the freshest ingredients that promote a long and healthy life.

Starting July 3

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Lazy Acres Natural Market

2510 Pacific Coast Highway

Hermosa Beach, 90254

Cost is $65 per person.

Learn More

Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett

If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.

First & Third Tuesday of the Month, Virtual

(June 18 & July 2)

10 – 11 a.m.

Zoom link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014

2nd Mondays, In person

(July 8)

2 – 3 p.m.

Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room

1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Learn More

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and in search of more support? Join Beach Cities Health District on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a Caregiver Support Group!

Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. This support group offers a safe space to address the challenges that comes with caring for someone. Find support amongst peers who share similar experiences and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver.

Fourth Tuesdays of the Month

(June 25)

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Manhattan Beach, Joslyn Center

1601 N. Valley Dr.

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Learn More

Hybrid Board of Directors Meeting

BCHD holds public board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except Aug. and Dec.). Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings either via Zoom or at 514 N. Prospect Avenue. Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online. Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings and may also contact board members directly with questions or comments.

Wednesday, June 26

6:30 p.m.

Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave.

Redondo Beach, CA

Lower Level, Beach Cities Room

Learn More

Mental Health in Older Age:

The Importance of Purpose and Social Connections

Join BCHD’s Director of Community Services, Emily Brosius LCSW, for an interactive workshop highlighting mental health in older age. We will focus on how purpose and social connection can promote happiness and protect against depression and cognitive decline. There will be opportunities to practice helpful strategies and set goals for the future together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, June 27

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Perry Park Senior Center

2308 Rockefeller Ln.,

Redondo Beach

Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In

Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.

First Wednesday of the Month

(July 3)

4 – 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Families Connected

Parent Chat

Provided in partnership with South Bay Families Connected, Beach Cities Health District and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes.

Second Tuesday of the Month

(July 9)

10 – 11 a.m.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87374623578

Learn More

Virtual Happiness Chat

This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!

Second Tuesday of the Month

(July 9)

12:30 – 1 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid Training

BCHD will host Mental Health First Aid trainings from the National Council for Mental Health. Similar to how CPR training teaches individuals how to respond to medical emergencies, Mental Health First Aid teaches how to support people experiencing mental health challenges.

At this training, you'll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources, when needed.

Friday, July 19

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

514 N. Prospect Ave.

Redondo Beach, CA

Lower Level, Beach Cities Room