Category Archives: News from the Team

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Essay from Helene Weinberg, EngAGE Program Director: A Second Life Engaged

A Second Life Engaged by Helene WeinbergEngAGE Program DirectorLong Beach Senior Arts ColonyPacific Avenue Arts Colony, San Pedro Engaging in creativity lands me in a happy place – tweaking a new song, writing a blog, opening an art show, producing … Continue reading

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