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8 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2023 By Andi Henderson After retirement, many people search for a volunteering opportunity since they have extra time, or because they want to continue helping and being a part of their community. But Anita Worthen found that one or two (or three) opportunities weren't enough. She found four positions where she could continue serving others. One of her longest volunteer positions is 10 years as the Neighborhood Watch and Community Awareness chairperson. She began doing this with a team, but it didn't take long to be in charge. Neighborhood Watch is a national organization which sponsors National Night Out once a year with state and local politicians, first responders, local police forces, CHP, nearby city managers, mayors, and other dignitaries. Programs are presented to the Four Seasons community monthly concerning community and Four Seasons topics. Anita feels that as a single person with a house that backs onto Highland Springs, being familiar with Banning and Beaumont police is self-preservation. It is also a wonderful way for people to get to know their neighbors and to be informed. Another of her positions is being the head of Veterans EXPO Service for Family and Friends. The next EXPO will be held Jan. 21, 2023, at the Beaumont City Hall. Many different agencies will set up informational booths such as the Riverside Department of Aging, food services such as Carol's Kitchen, the Volunteer Police (CVP), and many, many others. She is the Community Ambassador appointed by the City of Beaumont as a liaison between city, county, and state. In this position she finds herself often dispelling rumors that get started. She is part of the San Gorgonio Pass Transportation group which enables vets to get transportation to the nearest VA hospital. As chair of this group she is working on a possible commuter link with the RTA. Why does she do all of these things? "Because I want to be in a position where I can serve when I can. My motto is LOVE." Busy Bees: Spotlight on Anita Worthen Busy Bees: Spotlight on Anita Worthen What is a QR Code? Among other changes that have been brought on by the pandemic has been the further adoption of QR codes. You may be asking yourself, "What is a QR Code?" A QR code is a graphical representation of digital data that can be printed and then later scanned by either a smartphone or other device. This digital data can be a website link or even multimedia content. The origins of the QR code date back to 1994 when they were invented by a company in Japan. Its purpose was tracking automotive parts and replaced the need to have several barcodes on boxes, with each needing to be scanned separately. Since then, QR codes have been adopted for a wide range of uses including entertainment and transport ticketing, product and loyalty marketing, commercial tracking, and in-store labeling. In the wake of the pandemic, QR codes have begun to be used as a "touchless" way to provide updated consumer information or display menus, being heavily used in the hospitality industry. You may have noticed that the last time you went out to eat that there was a QR code to view the restaurant's menu or even to pay the bill. So how do you use a QR Code? This has become quite simple in recent years with adoptions in the smartphone industry. All you need to do is pick up your phone, open your camera app, point your camera at the QR Code, and click on the link. So now that you know how to use a QR code, be on the lookout for opportunities to try out your new skills with a codes in the Breeze magazine and on future event flyers. ~ Justin Bardos Point your smartphone camera at the code and see where it takes you.

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