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The Elders: Independent Global Leaders Working Together for Peace and Human Rights
If you want evidence of the value of older people to our society, consider The Elders: “independent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Eric Bransbury: 98-Year-Old Active Mural Artist
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 1/5/15: Great NPR story about a Colorado Springs artist: “Eric Bransby is … Continue reading
Buckingham: Healthy Food for Seniors
In an effort to assist residents with their food needs, EngAGE has partnered with Food Forward, a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families across Los Angeles. For Buckingham residents, the food comes from the Brentwood Farmers … Continue reading
Posted in Buckingham, Community News, Cooking/Gardening, Food Assistance
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Experience Talks 1/10: Ada Pullini Brown and Jill Sykes
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 now … Continue reading
Cantabria/Asturius: English Conversation
Instructor Jean Richie teaches grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary to interested residents whose first language is not English. The class members converse with each other in order to become more comfortable speaking English, and Jean makes suggestions to correct any grammatical … Continue reading
Posted in Cantabria/Asturias, Community News, Learning
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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“Neshkinukat” Art Exhibition at NoHo SAC and PacArts
We recently posted about the upcoming exhibition of contemporary Native American elder art that will open on Thursday, January 7th, at PacArts in San Pedro. (Please see the post for details.) It’s called “Neshkinukat” which means, “One Who Has Relatives,” … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, NoHo Senior Arts Colony, Pac Arts
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Presentations from City Reps
Semiannual law enforcement updates are an important way for residents to stay safe and aware. Office Turpin of the Burbank Police Department spoke with residents about the need for vigilant senior pedestrian safety practices. “Do not step out, push your … Continue reading
