Celebrating Community, Older Adults Flourishing in Los Angeles

Tue May 23 2023 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Mar Vista Branch Library | Los Angeles

Los Angeles Public Library and Beyond Vision Music Foundation
Publisher/HostLos Angeles Public Library and Beyond Vision Music Foundation
Celebrating Community, Older Adults Flourishing in Los Angeles
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UCLA social gerontologist, Professor Lené Levy-Storms & Tai Chi master, Sifu Kenny Klimak in Conversation
About this Event

Please join us to learn about innovative, interdisciplinary research designed to improve the “Golden Years” of life and to hear about a Tai Chi community that has met Saturday mornings in Griffith Park for over 50 years.


This event is free and open to adults of all ages.

RSVP is not required but appreciated at [email protected].


If you would like to join our library-based community of older adults and learn more about their next adventure, please email us at [email protected].


This program series is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Professor Lené Levy-Storms holds joint positions in the schools of Public Policy and Medicine at UCLA. She studies social support networks, communication issues, and the need accommodating design for older adults. Her interdisciplinary work includes:

”Social Isolation Summit,” Executive Committee Member, Motion Picture Television Fund

“Disrupting Aging and Building Livable Communities: Los Angeles,” Researcher, AARP

“Seniors and the Healing Power of Nature,” Co PI, Gilbert Foundation

“Placemaking for an Aging Society: Guidelines for Senior Friendly Parks.” Co-author, Gilbert Foundation. Los Angeles, CA.

Sifu Kenny Klimak is a member of the Bronson Park Tai Chi community which has met weekly for over 50 years, and he has served as their instructor since 2006. He is

president of the National Tai Chi Chuan Association.

He studied with Marshall Ho’o and Dan Paik, the Bronson Park Community’s first two instructors.

He has been noted for leading the Bronson Park Tai Chi community “with skill and insight, carrying the torch of those who came before him.” He gathers people from all styles of martial arts and all walks of life, fostering a community of regular practitioners.

“Heal and Soul Tai Chi Chuan 108 Yang Style with Kenny Klimak,”

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mar Vista Branch Library, 12006 California 187, Los Angeles, United States

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