Category Archives: Art/Architecture
Metro Chinatown: Olympics, Jewelry Making, and Art Class
Sixteen residents of Metro Chinatown participated in the eagerly anticipated EngAGE Senior Olympics, some bringing home medals for their efforts. Instructor Toni Byrd’s Jewelry Class offers students the opportunity to learn how to design and create jewelry for themselves and … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community Cup, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Chinatown
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Senior Olympics Champions + Ceramics Class
Despite the soaring heat, 15 Senior Olympic team members walked to the 14th Street Park with Coach Helene and active living expert Charlie Gandy to prepare for the big game day. Participants sharpened their skills on basketball free throws, tossing … Continue reading
Piedmont: Senior Olympics + A Trip to MOCA
The annual EngAGE Senior Olympics brings seniors together from all of our communities in Southern California to compete, socialize, and have lots of fun. Transportation, food, and cheer are provided by EngAGE; smiling faces are provided by happy Piedmont Seniors and … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Sterling Court: Gardening + Art + Pizza
Archstone Foundation funded Second Harvest to provide Community Gardens to some of the properties to which they currently provide food. Gratefully, Sterling Court is one of five EngAGE properties that received free services to include a monthly Master Gardener on … Continue reading
The Metro @ Hollywood: Senior Olympics + Activities
Ten enthusiastic residents participated in the annual EngAGE Senior Olympics, which was such a great turn out because last year Hollywood had no attendees. Residents had so much fun that they are already making plans for next year’s Games! At … Continue reading
The Jasmine: Senior Olympics + Creativity
Meloney Morse, Regional Programs Director reports: “The residents were very happy to inform me that they were sent a ‘party bus’ with bright party lights [for transportation to the EngAGE Senior Olympics]. It was a good day for everyone. Five … Continue reading
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Portofino: Senior Olympics Victories
Instructor Shirley Yu reports on the EngAGE Senior Olympics t-shirt decorating project: “They made animal patterns using markers, and their t-shirts turned out beautiful!” RPD Alma Wright reports on Portofino’s participation in the EngAGE Senior Olympics: “All the preparations and … Continue reading
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