Category Archives: Burbank Senior Artists Colony

Burbank Senior Artists Colony News

“Senior Moments” showcased the acting talents of members of the Film & TV Acting Class taught by Tracey Rooney. Neo Ensemble Theatre provides funding for the class thanks to a grant from the Kathryn Joosten Project. This culminating event featured scenes, monologues, … Continue reading

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Maureen Kellen-Taylor: “Learning to Love: Crossing the Generation Divide”

EngAGE C.O.O. Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor shares her excellent essay about the EngAGE Mentoring Program, recently published in HowlRound, “a knowledge commons by and for the theatre community,” based at Emerson College. Read more from Maureen on her blog, regener8tion.   Where do older adults … Continue reading

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BSAC and NoHo Poets in Videos from LitCrawl LA 2015

Maureen Kellen-Taylor, EngAGE C.O.O., has this to report: I worked closely with Poets & Writers Foundation Western Region Director Jamie Fitzgerald on a collaboration for the third annual LitCrawl LA 2015. The reading, entitled “On Being A Kid: A Poetry Reading … Continue reading

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EngAGED Artists to Show at Armory Center for the Arts

It’s Never Too Late to Create! An exhibition by artists from Burbank Senior Artists Colony & NoHo SAC Armory Center for the Arts, 145 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 January 16 – February 14, 2016 Opening Reception: January 16th … Continue reading

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Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Presentations from City Reps

Semiannual law enforcement updates are an important way for residents to stay safe and aware. Office Turpin of the Burbank Police Department spoke with residents about the need for vigilant senior pedestrian safety practices. “Do not step out, push your … Continue reading

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An “Origami for Animals” Update

EngAGE Team Member Sharon Springer sent in this photo, which represents the culmination of the “Origami 4 Animals” project that we posted about last week. See the previous post here and be sure to read the article in the Burbank … Continue reading

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Girl Scout and BSAC Residents Create “Origami for Animals”

Sharon Springer, Assistant to EngAGE C.O.O., reports on a wonderful intergenerational project involving Burbank Senior Artists Colony Residents and an ambitious Girl Scout: On the eve of her birthday, a 9-year old Girl Scout informed her parents that, as a … Continue reading

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