Category Archives: Hand-Crafting

EngAGE Featured in New York Times: “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging”

  We’re pleased to be featured in “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging,” an article by Jane E. Brody, who writes about health and aging for the New York Times.    

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Metro Compton News

Program Assistant Laura Martos does double-duty at Metro Compton Senior Apartments in Los Angeles where she also facilitates these classes. Computer Literacy: Residents meet in a group setting, or one on one, to learn basic computer skills and receive Internet … Continue reading

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Casa Bonita News

  In an effort to assist residents with their food needs, EngAGE has partnered with Food Forward, a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families across Los Angeles. For Casa Bonita residents, the food is from the … Continue reading

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Magnolia @ Highland News

Today we’re catching up with Magnolia @ Highland in San Bernardino. Staying in shape during the holidays: In the “Get Fit with Kelsey” class, residents are guided through a customized fitness regimen incorporating aerobic and strength training with music and … Continue reading

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Cotton’s Point News

We’re still catching up on all the holiday activities enjoyed by our EngAGEd seniors! Cotton’s Point residents enjoyed an inter-generational gathering where seniors were entertained by elementary school kids to celebrate the holidays. Site Leader Jennifer Fallon: “For the second … Continue reading

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Piedmont: Holiday Festival of Art

In December, Piedmont enjoyed its annual arts culminating event: a festival of art, crafts, music, fun, and food. Residents share, sell, and display art made in EngAGE art classes. Friends, family, and outside community are invited and welcome to attend. Click on each image … Continue reading

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Hand-crafted Greeting Cards for Our Troops

EngAGE Vice President Nancy Goodhart reports that EngAGE was delighted to be chosen by Steadfast Management Company for charitable support this holiday season. Their generosity was felt at Solara Court, Villa Anaheim, and Cottons Point where forty residents hand crafted greeting cards … Continue reading

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