Category Archives: Music

EngAGE at NAMM Summit

In 2017, EngAGE was selected as one of 24 organizations to receive a grant from The NAMM Foundation to fund vital programs that create and support access to musical instruction and that serve to inspire a life-long love of making music. The … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Holiday Celebrations

Bring on the joy! LBSAC residents in Long Beach, CA, celebrated the season with three festive events: a holiday jewelry and crafts sale in the main lobby; an “All that Jazzy Holiday Soiree,” produced by resident diva Gwendolyn, who was … Continue reading

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News from Andalucia and Cantabria/Asturias: Spotlight on Musical Residents

From Andalucia Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA: The Bakers, Jarome and his wife Carole, write a song and sing at the Community Cup event in September every year. They look forward to this day all year long and are … Continue reading

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News from Park Plaza: Singing, Dancing, Piano Concert + Resident Spotlight

Every few months, Programs Assistant Tanya will book Vrezh to come and play at Park Plaza Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA. He is absolutely delightful and JUST what the residents at Park Plaza respond to. He speaks their language, … Continue reading

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Photos from the First Annual EngAGE Community Cup

The First Annual EngAGE Community Cup (formerly Senior Olympics) was held in September at Cerritos Park East in Cerritos, CA. Congratulations to all of the enthusiastic participants and medalists, and a special hat tip to the team from Long Beach … Continue reading

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EngAGE in The NAMM Foundation Spotlight

EngAGE is the grateful recipient of support from the NAMM Foundation. We also thank them for making us the focus of their monthly Spotlight feature on their website. The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan … Continue reading

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News from Vermont: Summer Fun

Residents at Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, are getting in shape with yoga and resistance exercises in Fitness Class, feeling the beat of drums with music instructor Clarence Johnston, and caring for future tasty crops with the Garden … Continue reading

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