Category Archives: Art/Architecture
Photos from the First Annual EngAGE Community Cup
The First Annual EngAGE Community Cup (formerly Senior Olympics) was held in September at Cerritos Park East in Cerritos, CA. Congratulations to all of the enthusiastic participants and medalists, and a special hat tip to the team from Long Beach … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community Cup, Dance, Exercise/Sports, Hand-Crafting, Music, Theatre/Performance
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Cascadian Terrace: Painting T-Shirts
EngAGE CAO Nancy Goodhart was visiting Cascadian Terrace Senior Apartments in Portland, OR, when she took these photos of residents at work in the art class. She observed, “Serious deliberation before brushes touched the shirts!”
News from Pacific Avenue Arts Colony: “Young at Art” Closes
For September’s First Thursday Art Walk in San Pedro, CA, Pac Arts hosted a closing reception for “Young at Art.” This show featured the work of emerging artist Alexis Velasco and the young students who attend weekly art classes. Alexis … Continue reading
News from Good Samaritan Society-Waconia and Westview Acres: Art Show Culminating Event
On September 20th, the drawing class at Good Samaritan Society-Waconia and Westview Acres in Waconia, MN, celebrated with a wonderful culminating event. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter took photos and reports: “Such an inspiring night this week in MN. Class was … Continue reading
News from Metro Hollywood: Creative Expressions
From painting, to jewelry making, to coloring, residents at Metro Hollywood in Hollywood, CA, get many opportunities to express their creativity. ~ Sandra Vargas, Regional Program Director
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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Doing a Double Take in Ceramics
Ceramics instructor Colette Brown instructed her students at LBSAC in Long Beach, CA, on how to make a sculpture self- portrait — or portrait of a friend or family member. Below, center, Colette sculpted a self-portrait head, while resident Elena, … Continue reading
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: “The ABCs of Me” Book Project
The Art Makers at LBSAC in Long Beach, CA, are beginning a bookmaking project that is a poetic scrapbook of associations. The book opens with an “I am” poem that is a self-reflection of emotions and experiences. It is a … Continue reading
