Category Archives: Cooking/Gardening

News from Buckingham: Staying Healthy, Staying EngAGEd

Get Fit with David Residents of Buckingham Senior Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, get fit with their instructor, David, every Friday at 4 p.m. The Fitness Class provides high- and low-impact workouts which allow residents to improve their strength. David … Continue reading

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News from Cascadian Terrace: Harvest Dinner

Much work and effort by staff and resident volunteers went into the fun, community Harvest Dinner in November at Cascadian Terrace in Portland, OR.  Residents worked in the community room the whole day, or just hung out there in order … Continue reading

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News from Vermont: Our Youngest Residents Learn and Thrive

At Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA,  computer assistance and tutoring is offered in the computer room three times a month for residents who need help with resumes, homework, job applications, and web browsing. The Garden Club meets twice … Continue reading

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News from Metro@Compton: Healthy and Creative Activities

At The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, residents stay happily engaged with their monthly birthday celebrations, the monthly Food Forward program which provides fresh produce, the Garden Club, Tech Class, the Walking Club, Fitness Class, and a Craft Class … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Cooking

Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA,  enjoyed tortellini spinach soup from a cooking class, given by Program Director, Tracy. This dish was healthy and very tasty.  We discussed how to modify the recipe to suit individual tastes and diet … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: LMU Composting Project

Resident gardeners from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony in Long Beach, CA, met with staff and students from Loyola Marymount University to see how we could partner in a pilot gardening composting program. The campus guests toured our rooftop garden … Continue reading

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News from Vermont: Young Residents Celebrate and Learn

  At Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, residents of all ages meet once a month to celebrate birthdays. They enjoy a delicious slice of cake, food, light refreshments, and raffles, all provided by EngAGE. Young residents enjoy the … Continue reading

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