Category Archives: Community News
Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Clarence Johnston’s “Beat the Drum” Class
Former resident Clarence Johnston brings his years of musical experience and knowledge of percussion to stress relieving and storytelling through the use of drum techniques and sounds. Clarence gets a lot of joy from the people who show up for … Continue reading
Posted in Burbank Senior Artists Colony, Community News, Music
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Cantabria/Asturias: Yoga, English Conversation, and Computer Classes
Pamela Roylance leads a weekly yoga class at Cantabria/Asturias. Yoga provides safe exercise and facilitates increased flexibility, strength, and endurance, as well as a relaxed and focused mental state. Michelle Yu uses games, poetry, magazines, collages and many other things … Continue reading
Posted in Cantabria/Asturias, Community News, Exercise/Sports, Learning, Technology
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Piedmont: Monthly Birthday Celebration + Thursday Night Live Jam Session
The monthly community birthday celebration is a favorite of the residents and provides an opportunity to come together and celebrate life with food, fun and music — fresh deli sandwiches, cake, ice cream, and live entertainment featuring Michael Quest. “That’s my song!” … Continue reading
Portofino: Pillowcase Dresses for Africa
Making handcrafts of all kinds inspires creativity and gives residents an opportunity to socialize across cultural boundaries. The Arts and Crafts class recently completed their pillowcase dresses for Africa. Instructor Shirley Yu: “Our pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa … Continue reading
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Magnolia @ Highland: Healthy Meals in Mason Jars + Paintings for the Senior Olympics
The twice-monthly participatory Healthy Cooking Class instructs residents on healthy eating and food preparation choices. This month’s recipes: Mason Jar Salad & Trifle Dessert. Instructor Angela Ho: “We focused on how to food prep healthy meals that could be easily … Continue reading
Magnolia @ 9th: Winding Down the Summer Garden + Pillowcase Dresses
A new community garden has been formed with the purpose of growing herbs, fruits and vegetables to share among the residents. Gardeners are learning how to grow specific plants according to the season, and will eventually learn to prepare delicious, … Continue reading
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