Author Archives: EngAGE
Golden Oldies in Wales
The BBC reports that a charity that encourages older people to sing and stretch to classic pop songs is launching in south Wales. The Golden Oldies charity “currently runs weekly or monthly events in more than 50 locations in the west of England, … Continue reading
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Information about Elder Abuse
“The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse estimates that between four percent and six percent of Americans over 60 are abused.” Click here to read The Crime Report’s article about the Guardianship Project, a program developed by the Vera Institute … Continue reading
Posted in FYI, Retirement/Senior Services
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Pumping Iron in Chatsworth, CA
When a local fitness center closed, a group of senior weight lifters found themselves without a place to work out. “Big-box gyms don’t allow power-lifters,” Bob Evans, 64, said. “It intimidates their regular members.” So he decided to make room … Continue reading
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On Lok Lifeways Art Show
On Lok Lifeways is a non-profit organization that provides long-term care for eligible seniors living in San Francisco and some of the surrounding areas. It also serves by offering an art/art therapy program which is enjoyed by participants. An upcoming art show in Fremont, CA, will feature the … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, News in the Arts
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News from the Team: Gloria Tinajero
We posted here last week about EngAGE Social Services Coordinator Gloria Tinajero’s vacation in Oregon and Canada, but if you’d like to see more pictures, you can click here to go to Gloria’s Flickr Photostream. You’ll find not only photos from … Continue reading
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Experience Talks 7/30: Ed Begley & Gunter Pauli
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Summer schedule: Saturdays 6:00 to 7:00 AM 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 … Continue reading
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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony
Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents thoroughly enjoyed an excellent concert by composer and classical pianist Marcelo Cesena. To learn more about Mr. Cesena, click here to visit his website. (Remember to click on the pictures to enlarge them!) Contributed by Eugene Schklair
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