Category Archives: News from the Team
Maria Rojo de Steffey, Executive Director, EngAGE Northwest, Receives Ageless Award
Congratulations to Maria Rojo de Steffey, Executive Director, EngAGE Northwest, and her husband, Dan Steffey, Housing and CFAA Advocate, who were honored with a 2023 Ageless Award. The award is given annually by the Oregon non-profit AGE+ to individuals who … Continue reading
Posted in EngAGE Northwest, News from the Team
Tagged changing aging, positive aging
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Tim Carpenter Essay: My Heart
“I want to live, I want to give,I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold,It’s these expressions I never give,That keep me searchin’ for a heart of gold,And I’m getting old.” – Neil Young, “Heart of Gold” My Heart … Continue reading
Liv Schaffer at Virtual Creative Aging Symposium
Liv Schaffer, EngAGE’s Intergenerational Programs Director and Director of Dance Generators, will be a speaker at the 6th annual Creative Aging Symposium, which begins at 9 a.m. on February 9th. This virtual event will explore how creativity helps us rediscover … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, News from the Team
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, dance, healthyaging
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Who in Our Society Gets to Dance?
Have you ever thought about who in our society gets to dance? These photos capture dancers ranging in age from 20 to 89 years old coming together to shatter stereotypes about aging and encourage communities to move! Pictured here are … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, News from the Team
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging, Intergenerational
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EngAGE Leadership Team Retreat in Portland
The EngAGE leadership team went on retreat in Portland, OR, last week to discuss strategic planning. Maria Rojo de Steffey, Regional Director, EngAGE Northwest; Nancy Goodhart, COO; Laura Mason, Executive Director, EngAGE Northern CA; and Tim Carpenter, CEO/Founder, enjoyed being together face-to-face … Continue reading
Posted in News from the Team, Tim Carpenter
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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News from the Team: Cynthia Friedlob Publishes “In Praise of the Smaller Life”
EngAGE Websites/Social Media Manager Cynthia Friedlob says skip the bucket list of extreme adventures and appreciate the joys of the creative smaller life! In her new book, she shares memories of her childhood along with musings about how she lives … Continue reading
Posted in News from the Team, Writing/Storytelling
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Essay from Megan Hocking, EngAGE Program Director: How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man
How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man by Megan HockingEngAGE Program DirectorBurbank Senior Artists Colony I’m not a joiner. Group projects and icebreakers are a waste of time to me. You can’t be the best at trust falls, … Continue reading
