Category Archives: Community News
News from Tavarua: Senior Food Program
The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank and EngAGE are working together to bring a wonderful food source to Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA: The Senior Food Program is a federal program that provides monthly supplemental food packages … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Tavarua: Hand-Crafting Coasters
Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, enjoyed a rainy afternoon making scenic coasters for the community lounge and their own apartments. They used Mod Podge to seal beautiful photos on travertine tile. They enjoyed gathering scenic photos of … Continue reading
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News from Portofino: Chinese New Year Celebration
The residents of Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, recently celebrated the Chinese New Year with a festive presentation of native costumes, dances, and singing. Some residents delighted the attendees with their excellent performances, and a professional group was brought to the … Continue reading
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News from Magnolia @ 9th: Screen Printing
The Residents of Magnolia at 9th in San Bernardino celebrated their last Art class in January with Instructor Julian Rubalcaba by learning how to use positive and negative space, and shape to begin screen printing. They really enjoyed the project … Continue reading
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News from Magnolia at Highland: Centerpiece Art
The residents of Magnolia at Highland in San Bernardino are exploring and creating art using newspaper, plastic bottles, and fabric. Their final product will be the centerpiece in the community room for all the residents to enjoy. ~ Alma Wright, … Continue reading
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A Farewell Valentine for an EngAGE Resident
EngAGE Regional Program Director Jennifer Fallon kindly shared this poignant story with the EngAGE team, and now, with you: EngAGE brings so many wonderful experiences to our seniors every day. Our residents are at a different period in their lives facing new … Continue reading
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: The Hearts and Hands Project
Residents at LBSAC were offered an opportunity to work on a creative art project for a long established Long Beach non-profit called The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ). CCEJ is a human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry, and racism through … Continue reading
