Category Archives: Art/Architecture

News from Cascadian Terrace: Art + Cooking

Cascadian Terrace in Portland, OR, closed out the year with an unusual and creative six-week Duct Tape Art Class led by Teaching Artist Mona Superhero. Great fun! Residents were enthusiastic about the Cascadian Terrace Iron Chef Competition led by Friendly House! … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: “EngAGE with Creativity” Art Class

The residents of Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, started the New Year attending their “EngAGE with Creativity” class. They were inspired by artist Linda Luisi. The outcome continues to motivate others to expand, explore, and learn through creativity and … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday: Andalucia, La Coruña, Cantabria/Asturias, and Park Plaza Celebrate Halloween

We may be immersed in the December holidays, but let’s take a look back at some of the Halloween fun at several of our EngAGE properties: Andalucia and La Coruña in Van Nuys, CA; Cantabria/Asturias in Panorama City, CA;and Park Plaza in North … Continue reading

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Intergenerational Learning with a Twist

We usually think of intergenerational learning as the passing down of history, tradition, and skills from elders to younger people. We sometimes think of younger people sharing their tech skills with older people to help them with computers, cell phones, … Continue reading

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News from Cotton’s Point: Mosaics and Holiday Arts

Three wonderful organizations collaborated to bring joy to the Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA: EngAGE, The Passionate HeArts mosaic artists, and the San Clemente High School Visits of Love Club. (Read more about these projects and see … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Art Makers Class Goes on the Record

The ART MAKERS class at LBSAC explores painting art on old record albums! Ethel (left) was delighted when she flipped over the record and discovered that the recording was of a favorite old song that she sang with “The Sweet … Continue reading

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News from Pac Arts: Artist Luis Sanchez’s “Nu Landscape” Show Opened to Full House

On November’s First Thursday, the Pac Arts Gallery was buzzing with artists, collectors, friends, Pac Arts residents, art lovers, and a wave of cool, eclectic groups kept flowing in. The artwork and metal sculptures by Luis Sanchez captured the imagination, and the … Continue reading

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