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Metro Compton: Community Garden Grand Opening

Posted on October 5, 2015 by EngAGE

An exciting new Community Garden program began in September at Metro Compton, and plots are being assigned for planting this month! Meta Housing contracted with Community Care to provide the residents with instruction, resources, materials, and supplies for one year. EngAGE … Continue reading →

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Piedmont: Monthly Birthday Celebration + Thursday Night Live Jam Session

Posted on October 4, 2015 by EngAGE

The monthly community birthday celebration is a favorite of the residents and provides an opportunity to come together and celebrate life with food, fun and music — fresh deli sandwiches, cake, ice cream, and live entertainment featuring Michael Quest. “That’s my song!” … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Research Shows that Creative Aging is Healthy Aging

Posted on October 3, 2015 by EngAGE

“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 10/7/14: If you’re a visual or performing artist of a certain age, … Continue reading →

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Portofino: Pillowcase Dresses for Africa

Posted on October 2, 2015 by EngAGE

Making handcrafts of all kinds inspires creativity and gives residents an opportunity to socialize across cultural boundaries.  The Arts and Crafts class recently completed their pillowcase dresses for Africa. Instructor Shirley Yu: “Our pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 10/4: “East L.A. Interchange” Documentary + Alzheimer’s and Depression Awareness

Posted on October 1, 2015 by EngAGE

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 →

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Magnolia @ Highland: Healthy Meals in Mason Jars + Paintings for the Senior Olympics

Posted on September 30, 2015 by EngAGE

The twice-monthly participatory Healthy Cooking Class instructs residents on healthy eating and food preparation choices. This month’s recipes: Mason Jar Salad & Trifle Dessert.  Instructor Angela Ho: “We focused on how to food prep healthy meals that could be easily … Continue reading →

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Magnolia @ 9th: Winding Down the Summer Garden + Pillowcase Dresses

Posted on September 29, 2015 by EngAGE

A new community garden has been formed with the purpose of growing herbs, fruits and vegetables to share among the residents. Gardeners are learning how to grow specific plants according to the season, and will eventually learn to prepare delicious, … Continue reading →

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