Category Archives: Cooking/Gardening

News from La Coruña: Cooking

La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys enjoyed a Cooking Class with Anne Apra, a professional caterer who has been teaching Cooking Classes at La Coruña for two years. As we enter summer, Anne taught the class how to make Spring … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia@9th: Gardening

Summer’s underway at Magnolia at 9th Senior Apartments in San Bernardino! Gardening Club: A community garden has been formed with the purpose of growing herbs, fruits, and vegetables to share among the residents. They are learning how to grow specific … Continue reading

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News from Andalucía: Cooking

From Andalucía in Van Nuys, CA: Anne Apra is a professional caterer who has been teaching Cooking Classes at Andalucía for two years.  As we enter summer, Anne taught the group how to make Spring Pea Soup (good hot or … Continue reading

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News from Metro Compton: Healthy Eating

Food Forward organizes access to quality produce from local Farmers Markets.  EngAGE staff picks up the food and distributes it to residents.  This food distribution program is very much appreciated and enjoyed by Metro Compton residents.         … Continue reading

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News from Dorado: Gardening

News from Dorado Senior Apartments in Buena Park, CA: The Archstone Foundation has granted funds to Second Harvest to build and maintain community gardens at five EngAGE communities that they serve, including Dorado.   Residents have been busy planting, nurturing, and … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Gardening and Art

From Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA: The community garden is planted, with residents caring for their seasonal flowers and vegetables. With a new planting season approaching, some residents gathered to discussed the current state of the community garden and what … Continue reading

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News from Cantabria/Asturias and Andalucia: Intergenerational Learning

EngAGE loves to provide opportunities for intergenerational learning and fun Here are two fine examples: In Polet’s painting class at Cantabria/Asturias in Panorama City,  a grandchild accompanies his grandmother and they work together on art projects. And in Anne Apra’s cooking … Continue reading

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