Category Archives: Long Beach Senior Arts Colony

Essay from Helene Weinberg, EngAGE Program Director: A Second Life Engaged

A Second Life Engaged by Helene WeinbergEngAGE Program DirectorLong Beach Senior Arts ColonyPacific Avenue Arts Colony, San Pedro Engaging in creativity lands me in a happy place – tweaking a new song, writing a blog, opening an art show, producing … Continue reading

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Tech Success for a Grateful LBSAC Resident

Talented artist and Long Beach Senior Arts Colony resident Alva McNeal recently requested assistance from Miles Morse who has, among other responsibilities, the job of serving as technology instructor/advisor at several of our EngAGE communities, including LBSAC. Alva shared her … Continue reading

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EngAGE Is Thankful: Teachers – Lauren Wright

EngAGE is celebrating Thanksgiving all month! EngAGE is thankful to be able to provide intergenerational programming to keep our older residents connected with the younger generation. We are thankful for EngAGE teaching artist Lauren Wright, who teaches voice and piano … Continue reading

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EngAGE Program Director Helene Weinberg to Host Veteran’s Day Virtual Music Event

News from EngAGE LBSAC Program Director Helene Weinberg in Long Beach, CA: On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11th, I am honored to Emcee a special Veteran’s Day Virtual Music Event, “Thank You For The Music,” for The Rock Club’s ROCK … Continue reading

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EngAGE is Thankful: Arts & Creativity Programming – LBSAC

EngAGE will be celebrating Thanksgiving all month long! This first week, we’ll be acknowledging some of the many Arts and Creativity programs we are privileged to be able to provide residents in our EngAGE communities. EngAGE is thankful to be … Continue reading

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Long Beach Senior Artists Colony Plans Virtual Concert

Our music-loving residents at Long Beach Senior Arts Colony inLong Beach, CA, rocked out with EngAGE teaching artist Lauren Wright, vocalist Malek Sammour, and Frank McIlquham, Director of The Rock Club/Music is the Remedy. EngAGE Program Director Helene Weinberg delivered … Continue reading

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Video: EngAGE Partnered with UCSF on Study of Effects of Arts on Well-Being of Older People

With a research study grant made possible by the California Arts Council, EngAGE partnered with UCSF on a unique Ceramics Arts Research Study.  Interviews for participants were held in March, 2018, and 20 residents were selected for the 12-week study at Long Beach … Continue reading

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