Category Archives: Exercise/Sports

92-year-old Yoga Master

Here’s an inspiring video featuring Ms. Porchon Lynch, 92-year-old yoga master:

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Super Senior James Gray

Los Angeles area readers can see James Gray, 92 years old, on channel KCET’s television show “Your Turn To Care,” May 9th at 8 pm or May 10 at 2:30 pm! Mr. Gray is a resident of The Grove Senior Apartments in … Continue reading

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Ellen Gornstein Retires After 45 Years of Elder Studies

“If your grandparents take a chair aerobics class at their assisted living facility,  Ellen Gornstein may have played a role. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, Gornstein may have had a role in how that person is … Continue reading

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A Unique Senior Olympian!

From The Telegraph in London comes this amazing story: “Gymnast Johanna Quaas, 86, displays a grace and agility that belies her years as she takes to the parallel bars in a pre-Olympics German gymnastics event.” She will not be competing in … Continue reading

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Drumming as Exercise

EngAGE community residents enjoy participating in drum circles because they’re an opportunity to be musically creative and to have fun. But drumming has become a popular exercise activity, too: “Drums Alive classes combine traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythm … Continue reading

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2011 EngAGE Senior Olympics Winners: Heritage Park Duarte

  Congratulations to Heritage Park Duarte, winners of the EngAGE Senior Olympics held on October 15th! We’ll have more photos of the event to share soon.

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EngAGE Senior Olympics: October 15th

The annual EngAGE Senior Olympics will take place on October 15th at San Gabriel High School. Competitions will include arts and crafts, performance, walking and other activities. The event is open to all EngAGE Community residents. The sign-up deadline is … Continue reading

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