Author Archives: EngAGE

International Perspective: Japan’s Economic Crisis

Posted on July 9, 2013 by EngAGE

“‘The working population in Japan is decreasing as the nation is having fewer babies and the population is aging, which will be a crucial factor to weigh on the nation’s growth,’ says Yoshimasa Maruyama, chief economist at trading company Itochu … Continue reading →

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Author Francine Toder at Santa Monica Public Library

Posted on July 8, 2013 by EngAGE

If you’re in the LA area, please join friend of EngAGE, Francine Toder, PhD, this week at her event at the Santa Monica Public Library:

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You Can Help Connect Irish/U.S. Elder Theater Groups

Posted on July 8, 2013 by EngAGE

The Arthur Guinness Foundation offers grants “to celebrate and reward the next chapter of Irish talent and creativity.” (Learn more here.) One proposed project would benefit EngAGE and our partner organization, Klawitter Theatre Group. Public voting helps determine which project will get … Continue reading →

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Kindertransport 75th Anniversary Reunion

Posted on July 7, 2013 by EngAGE

“It’s been 75 years since Kindertransport evacuated 10,000 children from Nazi territory to the safety of England in the eve of the second World War. To commemorate the occasion and the people who saved their lives, some of the 400 … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: International Perspective – England – Gardening to Stay Healthy

Posted on July 6, 2013 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 7/9/12, more about gardening: Social Care Minister Paul Burstow said recently that England’s social … Continue reading →

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NoHo SAC and BSAC Featured on NPR’s Morning Edition

Posted on July 5, 2013 by EngAGE

  We’re pleased that EngAGE’s NoHo SAC and BSAC are featured in this story on NPR’s Morning Edition: Seniors Flex Creative Muscles In Retirement Arts Colonies “Some famous writers, painters and musicians have done some of their best work in … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by EngAGE

“Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution … Continue reading →

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