Category Archives: Community News
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
Posted in Community News, Magnolia @ Highland, Writing/Storytelling
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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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
LA County Food Programs Are Vital During Pandemic
Low income residents in our Los Angeles County communities always appreciate the much-needed, regular deliveries of fresh, healthy food that they receive from our Food Service partner, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. But during this pandemic, minimizing the number of … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, healthy aging, LA Regional Food Bank
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Orange County Food Programs Make a Difference
Food insecurity affects many of the residents in the communities we serve, so our partnerships with organizations that address that situation are vital. Thanks to Laura Sardisco, Orange County Food Program Coordinator for providing the amazing statistics below that document … Continue reading
A Gift of Masks, A Gift of Caring
In late April, EngAGE Program Director Elizabeth Sampson received a special request from Kea, the manager at La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA. She asked Elizabeth if she knew of a place where she could get reusable, washable … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Health, La Coruña
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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EngAGE Continues Virtual Programming Through July
As we begin to think about the future of EngAGE programming in our affordable senior and multi-generational communities, July will launch our initial phase, with the focus on assessing each community that we serve and opportunities to deliver small group, … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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“Post Pride” Virtual Art Show on ace/121 Gallery Website
“Post Pride marks the first exhibition for many of the artists featured here since quarantine. The show was conceived before COVID-19 hit, and quarantine seemed to make its themes all the more relevant. As we neared the deadline for submissions, … Continue reading
