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- 3. Listen to great Mexican music at this plaza in downtown LA
- 8. In 1986, this historic building in downtown LA sustained a fire – but has since been rebuilt
- 13. If you need to take a “pee” on your drive up to SLO, stop at this interesting pink lodge. (2 words)
- 15. The waters of the CA. coastline are so cold due to southern currents from
- 16. The World’s Fair in 1962 introduced us to this tourist spot in Seattle. It takes 43 seconds to reach the top but then you are promised a view of Seattle’s skyline (2 words)
- 19. Jasmine often uses the term ____ expert to describe her occupation. If you need assistance deciding on moving, downsizing, decluttering etc., this is the lady to talk to. She is a hands-on person and has been assisting in the ALP OSB and C&C projects
- 22. California has 840 miles of beautiful ______
- 23. While her husband is temporarily working at Cal Tech, this new member enjoys time with grandchildren and volunteering at ALP. A native of Cuba, the family settled in Staten Island. Her careers include life as a chemist and math professor
- 24. This new member has transplanted herself from the East Coast to the West Coast to be closer to her daughter’s family. After a successful career in human resources with the Federal Government, she now has time to paint, play a bit of Mahjongg, and enjoy activities with Newcomers and ALP
- 25. Get dressed up and deceived at this Hollywood venue. (two words)
- 26. Lights! Cameras! Action! This is the most filmed beach in California
- 27. A native of Los Angeles, she was born in the shadows of the LA City Hall. This lady has done an amazing number of jobs for the government – from manufacturing to legal aid etc. Treasure Fair is a fun place for her to staff
- 28. A world-famous 55-acre garden near Victoria BC
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- 1. The richest beach area in southern California
- 2. This is the location of a war relocation center where more than 10,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
- 4. In the phrase DT Los Angeles, DT stands for _______
- 5. Name of Yosemite’s grand hotel
- 6. A famous park in San Diego, home of the San Diego Zoo
- 7. In 2023, 34% of new campers opted for this style of camping
- 8. The longest beach in California is called ______ Beach
- 9. This hilltop castle building was designed by Julie Morgan for a newspaper executive. When you visit, be on the lookout for zebras
- 10. As you drive south on Highway 1 from Newport to Laguna, there is a state park with 3.2 miles of beach popular with swimmers and surfers. Stay and enjoy lunch at a beach-side restaurant and a walk viewing historic homes built in the 1930’s (two words)
- 11. She is the first "newbie" of 2023-2024. Since she lives right around the corner of CH, you frequently see her spontaneously assisting. She knows everyone in town and will be an amazing VP Communication
- 12. Three hundred miles north of LA there is a famous ski resort operating since 1953. In the summer, you can enjoy 80 miles of bike/hiking trails and a gondola ride to the summit
- 14. Be adventuresome! Come and raft this river in the Sierra Foothills
- 17. After attending school, living and working in DC and PA, this new member has moved to Altadena to be closer to her family. This past year she has spent time settling into her new home and comforting her husband through an illness. With all these life changes, her positive spirit has shone through
- 18. Spend an afternoon visiting this special part of LA to view magnificent cars and educational museums. (two words)
- 20. Downtown LA is the location of this 298-foot-long funicular that dates to 1901 (two words)
- 21. Drive to Oregon to see this magnificent lake, only 1,940 feet deep. It was created 7000 years ago by the eruption of Mt. Mazama, filling the caldera with water from snow and rain