4/7/23 What a PHENOMENAL experience!!…read more My brother gave a heads up about doing a demo for this facility a few days ago. So I did not know what I was walking into and today I had the biggest surprise of all. The stunning, the spectacular the amazing Bev Lazo Gonzalez, welcomed my brother & I with such warmth & hospitality that it felt like she's a long lost family. She promptly greeted me for my birthday-something unexpected:)) We were introduced another Chef Virginia & the rest of the wonderful folks that operate this facility. I really had no clue what I was walking into, all I was told was that my brother was doing a demo. In addition, we were given a tour & Virginia spoke highly of facility's history & their main goal/mission-which is to serve the community by "advocating & providing services for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), and to actively support their full inclusion and participation, and I'll ask aspects of the community through our programs and services." This facility has catering services by the Culinary Arts Program, launching in May 2023: Vocational Retail Program (will provide an opportunity to shop brand new merch at great prices that'll support The Arc & the IDD community), launching in June 2023, Reagan Center & Banquet Hall Rental. This is all exciting news & I couldn't help but listen intently to Virginia & Chef Bev that I almost forgot my previous engagement with my sister at the Japanese Garden at 2 pm. They've created a masterpiece of ceviche for my brother & I as they shyly informed us of their lovely dish. It was so beautiful & flavorful. I couldn't eat it all but I tasted it & it was packed with such tang & zest!! The rest was for to go :)) I had to hastily make an exit to be at my next engagement with my sister at the CSULB Japanese Garden & apologize to Chef Bev but was met with another surprise!! They made a 5 flavor cookie in a tin with my bday wish on it & a candle, they sang ...I almost cried. Then they handed me with parting gifts-cookie making kits for Easter!! The day couldn't be more perfect! I can't wait to tell my friends later on our Zoom meeting for my friends child who is on the Spectrum. It's such a wonderful day. 5 stars all around & it's simply fabulous to learn that such a program & place exists! You guys ROCK! More power to you! Chef Bev & Chef Virginia, I am honored & humbled. I appreciate what you do & for what do you for the community. We shall meet again!

Amazing programs! Amazing staff that have patience and love working with individuals with…read moreintellectual, developmental disabilities!!

I recently moved to bellflower and I fell on some CRAZY hard times and I love it here I found a…read moreplace for me and my girl to keep them in the same schools and the same neighborhood the rent is reasonable and I went through all avenues for assistance when I tell you I went to kingdom causes as a last resort VALERIE showed up and out for me the staff is amazing with kids and welcoming this city does not have enough ppl like them my girls would have been in a car for the holidays but because of them they will have a place to sleep and even groceries

I've used them periodically from time to time it seems as though when I do need them they always…read moreseem to come through very professionalism staff and they hear what you have to say providing you work with the system will recommended.

Bell Technology is very community oriented and very welcoming. Truly recommend them if you have a…read morekiddo interested in any of their classes.

This center has recently reopened. SCDC provides computer classes for youth and adults. Also SCDC…read moresells low cost laptops and desktops. Call SCDC at 323-585-4579 or visit the center from 10-5 between Monday thur Friday.

The Redondo Beach Historical Society organizes educational events to promote knowledge of the…read morecity's history. Additionally, the society manages two historical homes, the Morrell Home and the Queen Ann Home, located at Heritage Court in Dominguez Park. Both homes are free to visit during restricted hours of operation on weekends. If one is really inquisitive, a walk-through may take 30-min. Otherwise, 15-min is sufficient as there are only a few placards to read. Remember to stroll the grounds and check out the rose garden. The society hosts a biennial home tour where half a dozen Redondo Beach home owners open their homes for tours. Tickets are sold through the society and affiliated non-profits. The ticket, in booklet form, provides information and admission at each home. In each home, docents share antidotes about architecture and possessions. We were glad to have visited half of the homes on the most recent biennial tour. These homes were skillfully and tastefully updated - this offered us interesting tidbits on renovation and building permit intricacies associated with historical preservation. We could have skipped some of the remaining homes. The society also published a cookbook of comfort food with sprinklings of historical facts and photos.

This location is amazing!!. They have several classes that focus on an specific area of…read moreconcentration speech, OT, circle time, cognitive, eating area. They even have a cognitive class that I believe helps children transition into the school system. The classroom aids are so amazing and caring with the kiddos. I have to say that they are better than PTN. Although Pediatric Therapy Network emphasizes parent involvement it feel awkward to go to their classroom and be part of what your child is learning. On the other hand, Bethan Manor Foundation does emphasize this idea. I was there with with kiddo in classroom once in a while to see what he was learning and apply it at home. I can't express how much they help children transition into the school system. Oh they also have a person that goes and does workshops for parents. They range from Speech, behavior, self care, Transition meetings, IEP's , to mention a few of the workshops they provide. I GIVE IT 10+ STARS!!

I'm very thankful to the Cerritos aquatic team. My son is in…read morethe autism spectrum and he started swimming lessons here, all the young adults teaching here are so nice and patient with him, my son was very afraid of being in a pool, everything that was water related was overwhelming for him, thanks to this swimming lessons my son actually was able to go to a water park for the first time, he's about to be 12 and this summer for the first time he was able to enjoy a water slide and small pools, Jax Cole is always making sure that kids are learning enough to move them to the next swimming level, and she's always so kind and attentive with all parents always trying to answer all of our questions making us feel welcomed into the YMCA aquatics community.

Here at this YMCA they provide quality service with a great atmosphere. I love the staff here. They…read moreare also friendly. This location is nice and clean with lots of space for the kids to have fun with their daily activities. It's always great that my kid gets to interact with great staff and fellow children for social interaction. Thank you so much YMCA appreciate all you do.

Great location to host an event for over 300 people In the South East Los Angeles (SELA) Region…read more Convenient parking and private area Convenient parking and private area

I have been coming here since the early 70's and brings back memories of days gone bye...still…read moremake a good Bloody Mary...

I am an actual member of veterans of foreign wars and this is one my favorite post I have been to…read moresince becoming part of the military community. Everybody is so friendly here, the crowd might be older but they are so welcoming that they don't care how old you are. Susie is my favorite bartender, she's such sweet person.