Author Archives: EngAGE
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: The Hearts and Hands Project
Residents at LBSAC were offered an opportunity to work on a creative art project for a long established Long Beach non-profit called The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ). CCEJ is a human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry, and racism through … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter on Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellowship Retreat
In 2016, EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter was honored to be the recipient of a Stanton Fellowship from the Durfee Foundation. When choosing recipients, the Durfee Foundation seeks “the most knowledgeable, inquisitive, and highly networked leaders – the ones … Continue reading
Posted in Grants, News from the Team, Tim Carpenter
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, Durfee Foundation
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News from The Jasmine: Yoga
Yoga students at The Jasmine at Founder’s Village in Fountain Valley, CA, stretch and relax during Yoga Hour led by Backhausdance member and certified yoga instructor, Chihiro Sano. ~ Meloney Morse, Regional Program Director
Posted in Community News, Jasmine, Yoga/T'ai Chi/Mindfulness
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Experience Talks: On Hiatus for KPFK Winter Fund Drive
Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and … Continue reading
Senior Hunger and the National Council on Aging SNAP Fact Sheet
Over 4 million low-income adults over age 60 rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to stay healthy and make ends meet. On average, they receive $108 per month to help put food on the table. Click here to … Continue reading
Posted in Food Assistance, FYI, Health, Retirement/Senior Services
Tagged changing aging
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EngAGE Fitness Coach Jack Witt Interviews Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest Park Ranger
Fitness Coach Jack Witt offers his insights and training about health and fitness in several of our EngAGE communities. He also leads resident groups on tours of interesting places and events around L.A. In addition, he writes a blog on … Continue reading
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Art as Exercise
EngAGE art teacher Colette Brown and her students at LBSAC got some nice press recently on Gazettes.com, “Long Beach’s Favorite Community Website.” From the article: Colette Brown, a 25-year-old researcher and artist, leads a ceramics class at Long Beach Senior … Continue reading
