Category Archives: Portofino

Community News: Celebrating Together

Posted on June 3, 2016 by EngAGE

One great advantage to living in an EngAGE community is the opportunity for shared celebrations. Whether it’s a holiday or a birthday, enjoying the company of friends makes the occasion special.      

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Portofino: Senior Olympics Victories

Posted on October 29, 2015 by EngAGE

Instructor Shirley Yu reports on the EngAGE Senior Olympics t-shirt decorating project: “They made animal patterns using markers, and their t-shirts turned out beautiful!” RPD Alma Wright reports on Portofino’s participation in the EngAGE Senior Olympics: “All the preparations and … Continue reading →

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Portofino: Pillowcase Dresses for Africa

Posted on October 2, 2015 by EngAGE

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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Community News: Portofino Villas Senior Apartments

Posted on May 12, 2014 by EngAGE

Tea Ceremony [A follow-up to our post on April 21.] Ten returning residents at Portofino Villas participated in the completion of a project with the Pomona-based American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA): building personalized, ceremonial tea bowls. Pomona-based American Museum of … Continue reading →

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Portofino Villas in Pomona Participates in American Museum of Ceramic Art “Tea Bowl” Project

Posted on April 21, 2014 by EngAGE

From EngAGE Regional Programs Director Robin Hart reports on a wonderful new class: On Friday, March 28th, twelve residents participated in a project with the Pomona-based American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), constructing personalized, ceremonial Tea bowls. AMOCA Community Outreach … Continue reading →

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Community Highlights: April

Posted on May 30, 2013 by EngAGE

This month we’re featuring gardens and Harambee! Click on any photo to enlarge it. And be sure to see our other post today, “Community Photo Albums.” Spring is in the air and that means gardeners are out in force. Today … Continue reading →

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Community Highlights: March

Posted on April 26, 2013 by EngAGE

There are many gardens throughout our EngAGE Communities, but today we’ll focus on the one at Portofino Senior Apartments in Pomona. In March, gardening expert Alan Moss from Armstrong Garden Center spoke to the residents on how to best take … Continue reading →

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