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The Spirit of Thanksgiving – EngAGE Staff Style!

News from EngAGE C.O.O. Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor: In the madness that always seems to reach fever pitch on the afternoon preceding Thanksgiving, two generous-hearted staff – Nathaniel Hall and Elizabeth Sampson – contributed their time, energy and caring to deliver … Continue reading

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Holiday Blues

    For most of us, the holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, celebrate, reflect on the past, and plan for the future. However, for some, especially some seniors, the holidays can be a difficult time. … Continue reading

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How the Arts Can Improve Aging

Hat tip to EngAGE C.O.O. Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor for this inspiring link! The Wall: How the Arts Can Improve Aging (3:21) from Aroha Philanthropies on Vimeo.  

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Worth Repeating: What’s Happened to the Fountain Pen?

“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 11/15/13: If you’re a certain age, you probably remember learning how to … Continue reading

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Extreme Downsizing

Many older people face the downsizing challenge. Could you live in 84 square feet with a total of 305 possessions? “Ten years ago, Dee Williams, now 51, sold her three-bedroom bungalow in Portland, Ore., built a tiny house on a … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 11/29: Bruce Gray

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time 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 syndicated … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks to the  Ephemeral New York blog for this 1899 menu from the Plaza Hotel. And thanks to you for reading the EngAGE Blog!  

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