Category Archives: Community News

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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Welcome to the Team: Arnold Schmidt

Arnold has joined the team as the Program Director at The Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA. Arnold Schmidt, Program Director – Originally from Germany, Arnold has lived in the Los Angeles area teaching and making music for over … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 10/13: BSAC Writing for Life Class with Sarah Jacobus

Register now: https://bit.ly/3jltnug Then check your email for a link to attend. Instructor Sarah Jacobus (top row center in photo below) facilitated her first virtual creative writing class for Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents on Zoom back in April. She … Continue reading

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A Time to Show Compassion and Hope

EngAGE and IHO (Innovative Housing Opportunities) collaborated on a project with a mission to reach out to others to show compassion and hope during this time of isolation and fear. They invited residents at Parc Derian Apartments, a family community … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Team: Brenda Garcia

Brenda is the Program Director for The Jasmine at Founders Village, The Grove Senior Apartments, and Coventry Court Senior Apartments in Orange County, CA. Brenda Garcia, Program Director: Brenda was born and raised in Orange County. She graduated from the … 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: The Magnolia @ Highland Book Club Discusses “The Help”

This video montage of Book Club discussions at The Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments about “The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett, shows a perfect example of EngAGE virtual programming. Thanks to Program Director Alma Wright for creating the wonderful video. She … Continue reading

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