Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Lisa for #MakingADifference and sharing NoHo SAC resident Tom‘s holiday letter to friends, including EngAGE.
I have been living a very creative life since moving a year ago to The North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony. It’s fun. I run a monthly happy hour, now dubbed The Expressive Cafe. I play piano, sing and direct. Others play flute and piano and sing, too. I have also been known to be the impresario for some skits, recitations & dance numbers. My photos were featured in the lobby recently as one of the in-house art exhibits. I also take part in classes held here in the building such as Tai Chi and yoga. We have other events such as movies and potlucks. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day party was probably the best one in my entire life.
I attend a monthly song-writer’s circle, held in our “artists’ lounge,” where I drag out old songs I wrote 20 years ago, brush them off and perform. There is a memoir class offered here online. So far I’ve been reading from my autobiography which has the casual working title, “Waiting For a Better Ending.” And The Road Theatre has its home in this complex. How great to get complimentary tickets to the professional readings and plays. I stay busy and have met many new people. Lisa Argenziano, the Program Director from EngAGE, Inc., makes sure that classes and activities run smoothly. In summary, I hope we all find inspiration to undertake many fun and creative endeavors in 2025.
Some of the residents at St. Patrick’s Day Party + on stage in the theater.
Thank you, Tom! We love to hear that our programs are working well for residents.
