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Gardens Flourish at Dorado and Jasmine Communities

Posted on July 20, 2015 by EngAGE

Gardening is an important and enjoyable part of life at EngAGE communities. Thanks to EngAGE V.P. Nancy Goodhart for sending these pictures of the Dorado and Jasmine gardens before, during, and after building; and for sending the note below from gardener … Continue reading →

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First Boy and Girl to Enter the Gate at Disneyland in 1955

Posted on July 19, 2015 by EngAGE

Disneyland celebrated its 60th anniversary on July 17th and a lot of fascinating stories about the beloved theme park are emerging. We’re fond of this one about the first visitors on opening day. “They were supposed to be in Mexico … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Government Offers Consumer Protection Info for Seniors

Posted on July 18, 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 7/16/14: Click here for a very useful list of links that provide … Continue reading →

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“SlingShot” Directed by Paul Lazarus Opens in L.A.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by EngAGE

Paul Lazarus, film director and friend of EngAGE, sent along this information about his film, SlingShot: SlingShot focuses on Segway inventor Dean Kamen, his fascinating life, and his work to solve the world’s water crisis. Kamen is a true iconoclast … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 7/19 @ 5 PM PT: Don Cunningham

Posted on July 16, 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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Playgrounds for Seniors: An Update

Posted on July 15, 2015 by EngAGE

We’ve posted in the past about playgrounds for seniors, but here’s an update. This is an international phenomenon, but it’s catching on in the U.S., too: “The nonprofit KaBOOM!, which generally builds kids’ playgrounds, partnered up with Humana to build … Continue reading →

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Octogenarian Romanian Artist Geta Brătescu

Posted on July 14, 2015 by EngAGE

“To coincide with her forthcoming exhibition at Tate Liverpool – her first solo show in a British institution – Eleanor Clayton pays a visit to the studio of celebrated octogenarian Romanian artist Geta Brătescu. . . . ‘My first work … Continue reading →

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