Young @ Hollywood

Just before showtime at the historic Warner Grand for our Young at Heart in LA Talent Show and free film

Wednesday night Community Cinema Los Angeles presented an entire free evening of food, drink, entertainment, and inspiration.

After a tasty reception, Francisco Velasquez with Film Independent’s Project:Involve welcomed the audience to the historic Warner Grand Theatre for a screening of YOUNG@HEART. This Community Cinema screening is presented by the Independent Television Service, and hosted by the Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Office of Councilwoman Janice Hahn, Department of Cultural Affairs, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, and Project:Involve. Project:Involve’s mission is to foster diversity in the film industry and to promote independent film making.

The night’s Master of Ceremonies, Camilla Townsend is a 25-year resident of San Pedro, the President and CEO of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, and a life-long advocate on behalf of children and families.

The first performer of the evening, Elizabeth Cantine, has been dancing since childhood. She has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, El Capitan, Academy Awards, and on the Ed Sullivan show.

Gloria Lockhart (63, in pink on the right) has the distinct honor of being one of the first African American women to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro

In all, 15 amazing seniors wowed the crowd.

The talent show ended with a very inspiring senior, Gloria Lockhart – 63 years young – who has the distinct honor of being one of the first African American women to reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

She is currently the President and CEO of Toberman Neighborhood Center, where she works to assist over 18,000 people to move from poverty to self-sufficiency. A once aspiring Olympic runner, Gloria went on to compete in master track meets for the older American; and now kickboxs as a way to relieve stress. She is joined on stage by her 43 year old coach Michele.

We hope we were able to highlight for you some of the local seniors who may be growing older, but are still young at heart.

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