Category Archives: Magnolia @ Highland
Magnolia @ Highlands Builds a Prize-Winning Town
The Magnolia @ Highland’s vision of an 1800’s western town: If you can dream it, you can make it! Residents started working on this massive project in March. From the beginning, they were challenged to think in 3-dimensional terms and … Continue reading
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Community News: The Magnolia at Highland
The Beginnings of a Very Special Project In April, participants in The Magnolia’s Artists’ Round Table put their heads together and decided to start building an 1800’s old western town inspired by their own great grandparents’ stories of life shortly after slavery was abolished. The town … Continue reading
Community Highlights: June – The Making of a Quilt at The Magnolia
Thanks to Site Leader and art teacher Alma Wright at The Magnolia at Highlands for sending these photos and the wonderful stories that were gathered in interviews conducted by Lauren Wright (see her bio below). Keep reading to learn about a group … Continue reading
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Featured Resident Artist: Thomas “Bear” Ramirez
From EngAGE Site Leader Alma Wright: On the weekend of May 11th, the San Bernardino Public Library hosted an art exhibit by the Latino Arts Association. The exhibit featured 8 local Hispanic artists, including Magnolia resident Thomas “Bear” Ramirez, who showcased … Continue reading
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Community Highlights: February
Alma Wright worked with residents at the Magnolia to create “Venetian” masks: “We’ve used all kinds of materials such as acrylic paints, feathers, yarn, sequins, wire and glitter to achieve very different looks for each mask.” Shirley Yu at the … Continue reading
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EngAGE Programs Come to The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino
EngAGE is pleased to launch programming at the new The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA. Read more about this beautiful community here. Classes begin in March, including Chair Yoga/Walk-a-Mile, Decoration for Your New Apartment, and Lunch & A … Continue reading
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