Author Archives: EngAGE
Memorial Day
The National Council on Aging wrote this blog post about senior loneliness with winter holidays in mind, but noted today that it applies to weekends full of cookouts, too. Good point! And we should remember what Memorial Day is about: … Continue reading
Then and Now Photographs of Centenarians
Photographer Jan Langer has a background in social anthropology which impacted his decision to create a photography project he calls, “Faces of Century.” “Langer sought out centenarians and asked them for photos of themselves in their youth. He then restaged … Continue reading
Good Samaritan Society – Waconia and Westview Acres: Storytelling
At the Good Samaritan Society – Waconia and Westview Acres, in Waconia, MN, a storytelling class led by EngAGE teaching artist Mindy Bolton is underway! A videographer is recording the class for the Good Samaritan Foundation. EngAGE would like to … Continue reading
News from Pac Arts: Makers Space Studio
At the Pacific Avenue Arts Colony (Pac Arts) in San Pedro, CA, resident artists recently have been engaged in informative training sessions that oriented them to the newly appointed Makers Space studio. The training was led by room designer and builder, … Continue reading
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Tim Carpenter on “The Future of Aging” Podcast by The Front Row
Tim Carpenter, CEO/Founder of EngAGE, was interviewed recently for “The Future of Aging,” Episode Two of The Front Row podcast: “We are at the cusp of the Silver Tsunami: by 2050, the number of Americans over the age of 65 … Continue reading
Reminder: ACE/121 Grand Opening and Resident Art Exhibit on Thursday, May 25
CIVITAS is the inaugural exhibit of ACE/121, an arts-focused affordable housing project and gallery. CIVITAS is the Latin word for “community” and the exhibit explores a deeper definition of the word through art. This group exhibit of 40 artworks represents the … Continue reading
Old Pros at Melvyn’s Restaurant in Palm Springs
Although those of us of a certain age do our best to rise to the occasion as we’re faced with the constant and rapid changes inherent in modern life, there are times when a little stability, a little familiarity can be … Continue reading
