Category Archives: Hand-Crafting
Metro Compton: Grand Opening
Residents have been at home there for a little while, but Metro Compton had its official grand opening recently. Representatives from Meta Housing; WSH Management (Western Seniors Housing); Compton Business Chamber of Commerce; EngAGE; and the Mayor of Compton, Aja Brown, as well as many more guests came … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Compton
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Andalucía: Food Forward + Knit and Crochet
Every month EngAGE delivers free Farmers Market food to a property through the Food Forward Program. On Andalucia’s recent turn to receive, 16 boxes of fresh produce were distributed to the residents. There was a beautiful array of fruits and vegetables that … Continue reading
Posted in Andalucía, Community News, Food Assistance, Hand-Crafting
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, Food Forward
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Metro Chinatown: Olympics, Jewelry Making, and Art Class
Sixteen residents of Metro Chinatown participated in the eagerly anticipated EngAGE Senior Olympics, some bringing home medals for their efforts. Instructor Toni Byrd’s Jewelry Class offers students the opportunity to learn how to design and create jewelry for themselves and … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community Cup, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Chinatown
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Solara Court: Olympics Fun + LOVE Picture Frame
The annual EngAGE Senior Olympics is an extension of EngAGE’s mission to keep our seniors active by bringing 30 properties together to compete in outdoor/indoor games. Site Leader Linda Myers: “We had twelve residents sign up, and eleven went and participated. Our great bus … Continue reading
Posted in Community Cup, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Solara Court
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Buckingham: Impromptu Wellness Workshop + Hand-Crafting
Instructor Sidni Appleseed Myles led an impromptu wellness workshop focused on the healing properties of lavender, lemon verbena, and rosemary. Residents worked with fresh herbs to make a sachet and discussed the uses of each herb. “I feel calmer already!” said … Continue reading
Posted in Buckingham, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Health
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The Grove: Senior Olympics + Activities
The annual EngAGE Senior Olympics is an opportunity for all EngAGE communities to come together and compete in outdoor games, art and craft, and performance competitions. Site Leader Miles Morse reported: “Everyone had a great time and were happy they participated. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Community Cup, Community News, Exercise/Sports, Food Assistance, Grove, Hand-Crafting
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, Second Harvest
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The Jasmine: Senior Olympics + Creativity
Meloney Morse, Regional Programs Director reports: “The residents were very happy to inform me that they were sent a ‘party bus’ with bright party lights [for transportation to the EngAGE Senior Olympics]. It was a good day for everyone. Five … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community Cup, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Jasmine
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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