Author Archives: EngAGE Editor
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Megan Eldridge
Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Megan for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. One of our residents shared how impactful EngAGE COO Nancy Goodhart’s “Falls Prevention” class was for her. She had a cardiac episode and thought she was having a … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Henry Sotelo
Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Henry for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Miss Ivory Is a longtime resident at one of our EngAGE communities. Recently, upon learning about the EngAGE 25th anniversary milestone, she expressed to me her adoration for all the … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: CandyJoe Dahlstrom
EngAGE welcomes CandyJoe Dahlstrom, Program Director at Cantabria and Asturias, La Coruña, and Andalucia in the greater Los Angeles area. CandyJoe is a multidisciplinary artist with professional experience in the fields of theater, dance, make-up, costume design, graphic design and … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Crafting/Creating Community
Residents not only celebrate at holiday gatherings, which make sure that everyone feels included and appreciated, they also enjoy the opportunity to be creative. Crafting is a rewarding way to mark a special occasion with a creation of your own; … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Liv Schaffer
Thanks to EngAGE Intergenerational Program Director Liv for #MakingADifference and sharing several lovely resident testimonials. In Northern California, EngAGE provides a variety of art programming for residents in the communities we serve. Classes culminate with projects such as a beautifully … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Pandemic Food Delivery
When the pandemic hit, EngAGE responded by moving our programming online as much as possible in order to keep our residents connected and active mentally and physically. One vital service that needed to be continued was supplemental food delivery. Our … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Pauline McCourt
Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Program Director Pauline for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Last month, I introduced needle felting to my community’s craft class. While the demonstration and instructions were starting, resident Kristi reluctantly walked in to join the group … Continue reading
