Author Archives: EngAGE
News from Piedmont: “The Covid Show’Vid Summer Series”
Teaching Artist Nancy Georgini and the Piedmont Acting Group were undaunted by COVID. They presented a virtual showcase of their talents in “The Covid Show’Vid Summer Series” on Zoom. Copyright considerations prevent us from posting a video, but if you … Continue reading
At Long Beach Senior Arts Colony, Kyle Is a “Happy Camper”
When Kyle, an LBSAC resident, found out about our recent NAMM Foundation grant, she sent an enthusiastic email: This is great news! I know how important music has been to our EngAGE community here at the Long Beach Senior Arts … Continue reading
News from Cotton’s Point: Nora Is Committed to Making Art
Jennifer Fallon, EngAGE Administrative Assistant, was formerly the Program Director at Cotton’s Point in San Clemente, CA, for seven years. Although she’s not been there for quite some time, she’s still in touch with Nora, a resident who became a … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Cotton's Point, Testimonials
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, testimonials
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EngAGE Receives Grant from NAMM Foundation
EngAGE in Music We are grateful that “EngAGE in Music,” a signature program, has been made possible by a generous grant from the NAMM Foundation. EngAGE will work with local organizational partners and teaching artists to offer two eight-week semesters of … Continue reading
Program Director Liv Schaffer Receives Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship
Congratulations to Liv Schaffer, EngAGE Program Director at Crescent Park and 808 A Street in Northern CA, who is the recipient of a Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship in connection with her work as Director of Dance Generators, an innovative intergenerational dance … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Crescent Park, Dance, Downtown Hayward
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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Tim Carpenter on Oregon Gerontological Association Panel 10/8 (Online)
On the “Storytelling” panel, EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter and Will Hornyak, one of our Portland teaching artists, will be discussing ways to integrate storytelling into a wide variety of communities and practices. Get more information and register here: bit.ly/OGA21-Session1
Grandparents Celebrated at LBSAC and PacArts
September 12th was Grandparents Day, but EngAGE has been celebrating grandparents for the entire month! Program Director Helene Weinberg asked residents to share favorite photos of their grandchildren and their own grandparents. Their memories express the special bond of that … Continue reading
