Author Archives: EngAGE

Eco-Conscious Retirement Communities

Posted on July 13, 2015 by EngAGE

“Though eco-conscious retirement communities are still rare in the United States (exact figures are scant), they are expected to grow in number as baby boomers age and seek healthier, greener alternatives.” Click here to read about what “green” means (there … Continue reading →

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International Perspective: Trouble for Pensions in Greece

Posted on July 12, 2015 by EngAGE

Greece’s economic woes have been in the news quite a lot recently. “As it confronts creditors over its huge debts and how best to recover from a still-crippling downturn . . . Greece’s big creditors — other eurozone countries, the … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: “Age of Champions” Showcases Inspiring Senior Athletes

Posted on July 11, 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 7/13/14: Thanks to Amanda Talbot, Arts Programs Manager at NoHo Senior Arts … Continue reading →

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William Borucki: Kepler Planet-Hunting Visionary Retires

Posted on July 10, 2015 by EngAGE

“The driving force behind NASA’s prolific planet-hunting Kepler mission is retiring, ending a 53-year career with the space agency. Bill Borucki came up with the idea for the Kepler observatory in the early 1980s and continued championing the concept through … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 7/12 @ 5 PM PT: Jerry Lawson

Posted on July 9, 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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Gambler-Turned-Conservationist Gives Millions to Nature Trust

Posted on July 8, 2015 by EngAGE

­ “. . . 70-year-old M.C. Davis proudly calls himself a tree hugger. . . . Davis has bought up 54,000 acres of land [in the Florida panhandle]  — mostly from timber companies — and he’s restoring it to a … Continue reading →

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Pearl and Kay Co-Star in a Buzzfeed Video That’s Gone Viral

Posted on July 7, 2015 by EngAGE

Bet this will make you smile: Pearl and Kay are residents at The Piedmont in North Hollywood, just one of our EngAGE communities that is filled with talented seniors. But no matter how talented you may be, it’s a big surprise … Continue reading →

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