Author Archives: EngAGE
News from Solara Court
December attracted almost fifty enthused residents with food to share at our Birthday/Potluck monthly event. Rosemary Austin, pictured below, led a sing-a-long during the Potluck. Ethelwyn was the grand prize winner of a crock-pot, presented by Jewel. Resident Choon, pictured … Continue reading
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News from Heritage Park Duarte
In December, the residents combined their monthly birthday gathering with a Christmas party for the holidays. The party marked a particularly special occasion: Annie Beckwith’s 100th birthday! The residents celebrated over a wonderful Christmas meal which was served by volunteers, staff and Annie’s … Continue reading
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Gay Seniors: Housing and Community Options
We posted last fall about limited housing options for gay and lesbian seniors. (See here and here.) This article in USA Today offers information about the current situation in Philadelphia, a city we consider senior-friendly in many ways. (See here.) … Continue reading
Seniors and Smartphones
Seniors across the world are dealing with changing technology. In this LA Times story, South Korean seniors tackle smartphones — with varying degrees of success — in a class that offers tutoring from college-age volunteers. The take-away quote is from one … Continue reading
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How Old Are Your Old Photographs?
There are many online resources available to help you date your old family photographs — you know, the pictures with the mysterious names and notations on the back. If you have an interest in genealogy or if you simply have … Continue reading
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Experience Talks 1/7: Ron Brewington – Tuskegee Airmen Legacy
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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EngAGE at Positive Aging Conference – December 2011
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter, Holly Rothschild and Alicia Sedwick led a Workshop on Writing/Improv/Dance for the Positive Aging Conference, December 6-9, 2011, in Los Angeles. The fifth annual internation conference was a highly interactive gathering of diverse leaders … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Dance, Events, Writing/Storytelling
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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