Category Archives: Hand-Crafting
News from Magnolia@Highland: Finishing the Dolls – at Last!
From Alma Wright, Program Director at The Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA: “In March of 2020, the world came to a stop. The ladies in the Artists Round Table were in the middle of making these … Continue reading
EngAGE Community Residents Send Holiday Cards to Troops
Regional Program Director Sandra Vargas shared the results of the wonderful creative holiday project by residents at Bella Vita Senior Apartments in Carson, CA, and The Metro@Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA. They made special holiday greeting cards that brought … Continue reading
A Time to Show Compassion and Hope
EngAGE and IHO (Innovative Housing Opportunities) collaborated on a project with a mission to reach out to others to show compassion and hope during this time of isolation and fear. They invited residents at Parc Derian Apartments, a family community … Continue reading
A Gift of Masks, A Gift of Caring
In late April, EngAGE Program Director Elizabeth Sampson received a special request from Kea, the manager at La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA. She asked Elizabeth if she knew of a place where she could get reusable, washable … Continue reading
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Focusing on Creativity for the New Year
After the holiday season, residents were happy to return to refreshed classes in art, acting, and jewelry making. At LBSAC, in Long Beach, CA, we put the ART in our ARTS Colony! Our art class students are finishing up their … Continue reading