Category Archives: Exercise/Sports
News from the Team: Tim Carpenter
Ever wonder what EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter does in his spare time? He climbs mountains! Below are pictures of Tim (in the dark shirt) with his brother Tom, taken on his latest hike up Mt. Baldy (officially … Continue reading
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Golden Oldies in Wales
The BBC reports that a charity that encourages older people to sing and stretch to classic pop songs is launching in south Wales. The Golden Oldies charity “currently runs weekly or monthly events in more than 50 locations in the west of England, … Continue reading
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Pumping Iron in Chatsworth, CA
When a local fitness center closed, a group of senior weight lifters found themselves without a place to work out. “Big-box gyms don’t allow power-lifters,” Bob Evans, 64, said. “It intimidates their regular members.” So he decided to make room … Continue reading
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Cycling at 103
Three years ago, at age 100, Long Beach resident Octavio Orduño was determined to continue enjoying cycling so he traded in his bicycle for a tricycle! Click here to read more. Thanks to Dana Arena at Guideposts for submitting this article. … Continue reading
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Fifty Facts About Older Adults
May is Older Americans Month and, in honor of the occasion, the Masters in Health Care blog featured a terrific list of “Fifty Fascinating Aging Facts.” Are you surprised to learn that your brain never stops growing? Or that drivers over sixty-five have fewer … Continue reading
A Walk in the Park
According to a recent article online at ScienceDaily: Research shows that a walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend an afternoon. It’s an essential component for good health. Read the entire article here, and you’ll … Continue reading
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News from Cantabria and Asturias
In the Cantabria and Asturias craft class, creativity and beauty help bring together people who speak different languages. Exercise class with Brian Chandler Brian was pleasantly surprised to be informed that residents had conducted classes in his absence, for fear … Continue reading
