Category Archives: Tim Carpenter
EngAGE25 Celebration: A Tribute to Founder Tim Carpenter
We’d like to pay tribute to Tim Carpenter, our retired CEO, who founded EngAGE in 1999 and helped it grow to become a leading model for creative aging and resident services in affordable housing. EngAGE began as More Than Shelter … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Tim Carpenter’s Essay
It’s founder Tim Carpenter’s birthday today, so we’re looking back at an essay he wrote for our blog in 2016 when he turned 55, an age that made him eligible to move into many of our communities. Photos: Tim with … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Tim Carpenter’s TEDxSoCAL Talk
EngAGE CEO Tim Carpenter’s TEDxSoCal Talk in 2012 is a great introduction to the philosophy behind our organization and explains why Tim was motivated to found it.
Posted in 25th Anniversary, Tim Carpenter
Tagged #changing aging, 25th anniversary, creative aging, positive aging
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An Exciting Announcement from EngAGE!
From the Board of Directors and the EngAGE Leadership Team Dear Friends of EngAGE, After founding and leading EngAGE for almost twenty-five years, our beloved CEO, Tim Carpenter, has announced his decision to transition into semi-retirement. The nerve of him … Continue reading
Next Avenue Publishes Essay by Tim Carpenter: “Life After My Heart Attack”
Life After My Heart Attack “At 62, after working to make healthier choices, I had a heart attack. Here are the lessons that I’m now carrying with me.” ~ Tim Carpenter, EngAGE CEO/Founder Read the essay here.
Posted in Health, Tim Carpenter
Tagged changing aging, healthy 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
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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Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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