Category Archives: Community News
News from Cotton’s Point: Nora Is Committed to Making Art
Jennifer Fallon, EngAGE Administrative Assistant, was formerly the Program Director at Cotton’s Point in San Clemente, CA, for seven years. Although she’s not been there for quite some time, she’s still in touch with Nora, a resident who became a … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Cotton's Point, Testimonials
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, testimonials
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EngAGE Receives Grant from NAMM Foundation
EngAGE in Music We are grateful that “EngAGE in Music,” a signature program, has been made possible by a generous grant from the NAMM Foundation. EngAGE will work with local organizational partners and teaching artists to offer two eight-week semesters of … Continue reading
Program Director Liv Schaffer Receives Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship
Congratulations to Liv Schaffer, EngAGE Program Director at Crescent Park and 808 A Street in Northern CA, who is the recipient of a Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship in connection with her work as Director of Dance Generators, an innovative intergenerational dance … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Crescent Park, Dance, Downtown Hayward
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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Grandparents Celebrated at LBSAC and PacArts
September 12th was Grandparents Day, but EngAGE has been celebrating grandparents for the entire month! Program Director Helene Weinberg asked residents to share favorite photos of their grandchildren and their own grandparents. Their memories express the special bond of that … Continue reading
Essay from Megan Hocking, EngAGE Program Director: How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man
How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man by Megan HockingEngAGE Program DirectorBurbank Senior Artists Colony I’m not a joiner. Group projects and icebreakers are a waste of time to me. You can’t be the best at trust falls, … Continue reading
Highlights from Our EngAGEd Summer: 2021
The EngAGE team provided lively, creative, summer 2021 programming and vital services for the residents of our communities in California and Oregon, even in the face of pandemic challenges and restrictions! Here are just a few highlights. More Summer News … Continue reading
A Changing Aging Story: Wendy Massey, LMFT
Wendy Massey, LMFT, is the facilitator for “Let’s Talk on Purpose,” a class provided to EngAGE community residents that encourages them to have conversations about topics such as mental health and personal growth. She shared the story below with Henry … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, El Verano
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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