Joseph Anthony-Gaffield was a very active member of our club, chairing multiple committees and serving on the Board of Directors. He also served outside of Rotary for the community, and was a very dedicated father of three and husband. After a brief but intense bout with cancer, Joseph declined rapidly earlier this week, and passed away Tuesday night. Sherri Bonner was with him, and wants the Rotary family to know that his family and priest were with him. She says, "I was with him at 6:30 Tuesday evening and he managed to give me a big 'Joseph' smile and a kiss. Right up until the end he was selfless and loving." Joseph, we will miss your boundless enthusiasm and smiles.

On Saturday, January 28, Cathy Brooke passed away after an incredibly courageous battle against cancer. Her son Grayson posted some very touching words: "I was by her side in the last few moments and she left beautifully. I love you so much Mom. You did an incredible job in this world and you will continue to do so in your next journey. Thank you to everyone for your kind words, prayers and support. She passed knowing nothing but love from her friends and family. Rest in peace you amazing woman." Pasadena Rotarians will miss Cathy deeply, and our thoughts are with her family.

The next meeting of the Pasadena Rotary Club will be at 12 p.m., noon, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena where Theodore Clarke will speak on "JPL Mission from Juno to Jupiter". Please see your Spokes issue which is attached.

Join us at our next Rotary Club meeting, Wednesday, January 25th, 12 pm (noon), at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena where Steve Tobia, Publisher, THE Magazine will present, "Local Media: Challenges & Changes". Please see that and other Rotary Club news in your issue of Spokes attached.

The next meeting of the Pasadena Rotary Club will be at 12 p.m., noon, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena where Hellen Dennis, Expert on Aging Well, will present the program "We Haven't Peaked Yet". Please see your Spokes issue which is attached.

The Rotary Tyros mixer is on Thursday, January 12 at 5:30pm at Noor Ella, right next to Bodega in Paseo Colorado. Come join our newest members for an evening of fun, delicious food and great drinks.

Noor Ella is located in Paseo Colorado, right next to the Bodega Wine bar. It is owned by fellow Rotarian Robert Shahnazarian. If you get lost, Noor's phone number is (626) 793-4518

260 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101 See you there!

The next meeting of the Pasadena Rotary Club will be at 12 pm (noon), Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena where Richard W. Jackson, President for the 2011-2012 Tournament year will speak. Please see that and other Rotary Club news in your issue of Spokes attached.

The next meeting of the Pasadena Rotary Club will be at 12 pm (noon), Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena where Chris Erskine, LA Times Columnist will present the program "Life and Laughter in L.A." Please see your Spokes issue which is attached.

Read Spokes each week and keep up with club news! Highlights: Nov 30th Speaker: William Huang, Pasadena Director of Housing AND Reminder of December 7th Holiday Party at Noor Restaurant!!