Author Archives: EngAGE

Giving Tuesday: Wherever we look, we see potential!

The EngAGE mission is to empower people – intellectually, creatively, and emotionally – to do what they do best for the rest of their lives. Through our programs, participants experience the joy of intellectual and creative engagement, and improve their … Continue reading

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EngAGE to Serve Broadleaf Arbor in St. Helens, OR

EngAGE Northwest is pleased to be the lead services provider for Broadleaf Arbor, a 16-acre, 239-unit, affordable intergenerational housing community. We will be hosting on-site wellness and creativity programs that are specifically designed to foster intergenerational connection and community building. … Continue reading

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News from The Piedmont and NoHo SAC: Veterans Day Project

The Piedmont, North Hollywood, CA: Program Director Arnold Schmidt reports, “Last week on Veterans Day, we had an organization called LA Works visit us. They work with another organization called Homeful.LA (and initiative of Inner City Law Center) on their … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia@Highland: Artists Roundtable Creates 3D Photos on Glass

Program Director/Art Instructor Alma Wright led residents in the Artists Roundtable in an exciting new project: creating 3D photos on glass. She reports: “It is a very cool process where you glue your photo to the glass, then spray it … Continue reading

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News from the Team: Cynthia Friedlob Publishes “In Praise of the Smaller Life”

EngAGE Websites/Social Media Manager Cynthia Friedlob says skip the bucket list of extreme adventures and appreciate the joys of the creative smaller life! In her new book, she shares memories of her childhood along with musings about how she lives … Continue reading

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News from Patton Home: Community Garden Thrives

Program Director Laura Spidell reports from Patton Home in Portland, OR: The community garden has been a wonderful amenity for our residents, many of whom have never had a garden of their own before. Twelve residents have assigned beds and … Continue reading

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News from Piedmont: Happy Halloween!

Program Director Arnold Schmidt reports, “Here you go, fresh off the grill (or fresh out of the cauldron), Halloween pictures! Yesterday, I went through the building and put little goodie bags for the residents on all 198 doors. A great … Continue reading

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