Category Archives: Tavarua
News from Tavarua: Gardening and Art
The vegetable garden at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, is producing fine looking tomatoes for one of our residents. She has wonderful success with her use of chicken manure! We meet monthly to share our best growing techniques. Tavarua … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Amie Mack
EngAGE welcomes AMIE MACK, EngAGE Regional Arts Director (RAD), to the team. Amie is responsible for creating meaningful arts programming and developing creativity-based community partnerships at at the arts colonies throughout Southern California. Amie’s passion for the arts and arts … Continue reading
News from Tavarua: Cowboy Jack Entertains
At a recent community event at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, entertainer Cowboy Jack sang country classics while encouraging residents to sing along. He also told some charming stories about his singing experiences along with anecdotes about famous singers. It was a … Continue reading
News from Tavarua: Fourth of July Celebration
At Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, residents enjoyed good food and great company at their 4th of July celebration. A big shout out to Reyes for the expertise he provided at the barbeque, flipping the delicious cheese burgers! EngAGE … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Tracy Ligon
Welcome to the team, Tracy Ligon, Program Director, Tavarua Senior Apartments, Carlsbad, CA, and Assistant Director, Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments, San Clemente, CA! Tracy spent her youth in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has lived in the San Diego area for over 30 … Continue reading
News from Tavarua: Cooking Matters
EngAGE and the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank have teamed up again to provide a six-month cooking series for the residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA. Each month, a healthy and budget-friendly meal is prepared and … Continue reading
News from Tavarua: Holidays + The Extra Point
Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, ended 2017 with a full calendar of events. They trimmed the tree, enjoyed a meal served to them by our very own Extra Point Youth Group from Carlsbad (see below), enjoyed music … Continue reading