Category Archives: Community News
News from Metro Compton: Making Jewelry
Jewelry Class is led by a Metro Compton resident. Patricia loves to make jewelry in her spare time and decided to share her talent with her community. Recently, class members each created a bracelet and a pair of earrings using … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Dorado: Art
News from Dorado Senior Apartments in Buena Park, CA: Acrylic Painting class offers the opportunity for creative expression as well as socialization. Instructor Nicole Gallardo comments, “This month, we started painting a work inspired by or a replica of a … Continue reading
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Community News: Exercise
EngAGE residents know that staying active means staying healthy! EngAGE offers a variety of classes, workshops, and special programs at each of our communities. These posts highlight just a small sample.
News from Metro Compton: Handcrafts Celebrate Spring
Making crafts of all kinds inspires creativity and gives residents an opportunity to socialize across cultural boundaries. Recently, residents enjoyed creating decorations that celebrate spring. Charming to give or keep! ~ Sandra Vargas, Regional Programs Director EngAGE offers a variety of … Continue reading
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News from Dorado: Gardening
News from Dorado Senior Apartments in Buena Park, CA: The Archstone Foundation has granted funds to Second Harvest to build and maintain community gardens at five EngAGE communities that they serve, including Dorado. Residents have been busy planting, nurturing, and … Continue reading
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News from La Coruña: Computers
News from La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA: The computer class offers residents an introduction to using computers. Students learn how to build folders, do research on the Internet, and print photos. Instructor Polet Zargarian reports that motivated student James is very serious … Continue reading
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News from Coventry Court: Art and Finance
From Coventry Court in Tustin, CA: Art Class Instructor Meloney Morse reports: “We use a different medium each week and learn a new technique every class. Students are always encouraged to create a finished product. Anna is especially appreciative and … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Coventry Court, Finances
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