Author Archives: EngAGE

Park Plaza: Senior Olympics + Exercise

EngAGE RPD Elizabeth Sampson reports: This was a stellar Senior Olympics and Park Plaza did very well. Grace Delcid won two medals for her artwork.  Below is a picture of Katchek carrying the Banner. Aqua Aerobics combines strength, flexibility, and … Continue reading

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The Jasmine: Senior Olympics + Creativity

Meloney Morse, Regional Programs Director reports: “The residents were very happy to inform me that they were sent a ‘party bus’ with bright party lights [for transportation to the EngAGE Senior Olympics]. It was a good day for everyone. Five … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: Masters After 80

“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 10/31/14: Frederick Wiseman, T. Boone Pickens, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Edward O. … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

  “Pumpkins are now one of most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but they  weren’t used as jack-o’-lanterns until the mid-19th century. How did pumpkins go from being an ordinary squash to a Halloween staple?” Read more here.         … Continue reading

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Portofino: Senior Olympics Victories

Instructor Shirley Yu reports on the EngAGE Senior Olympics t-shirt decorating project: “They made animal patterns using markers, and their t-shirts turned out beautiful!” RPD Alma Wright reports on Portofino’s participation in the EngAGE Senior Olympics: “All the preparations and … Continue reading

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Magnolia @ 9th: Food and Fun

The Healthy Cooking class offers instruction for those who are open to new and better eating habits. This class incorporates vegetables from the community garden as well as new ingredients, and provides nutritional values for every dish. Recipes: Healthy Spring Rolls & … Continue reading

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The Jasmine: Yoga + Children’s Clothing for Africa

Yoga provides safe exercise and facilitates increased flexibility, strength, and endurance as well as a relaxed and focused mental state. Instructor Chihiro Sano includes postures that enhance both mobility and balance. Instructor Shirley Yu reported that residents completed 82 dresses and eight … Continue reading

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