Category Archives: Tim Carpenter
EngAGE Plans to Expand Program to Minneapolis
An article in the Star Tribune presents some of our plans to expand the EngAGE approach to aging to Minneapolis: “…after receiving a grant from Minneapolis-based Aroha Philanthropies, the idea man behind senior artists colonies — Los Angeles nonprofit director Tim Carpenter … Continue reading
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Tagged Aroha Philanthropies, changing aging, creative aging
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Tim Carpenter on Panel at Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Meeting
Last week at the annual meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter shared the Opening Plenary panel with Hank Rogerson and Jilann Spitzmiller, the filmmaking team behind the documentary, “Still Dreaming.” (The … Continue reading
Posted in Film/Television, News from the Team, Tim Carpenter
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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EngAGE Featured in New York Times: “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging”
We’re pleased to be featured in “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging,” an article by Jane E. Brody, who writes about health and aging for the New York Times.
Encore 2016: Celebrating the Encore Effect
Tim Carpenter, Founder and Executive Director of EngAGE, is in San Francisco at Encore 2016: Celebrating the Encore Effect, along with almost 500 other leaders who believe in the power of experience to address social issues. The participants represent different perspectives and … Continue reading
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Tim Carpenter’s Essay Featured on Next Avenue
EngAGE Founder and Director Tim Carpenter’s essay about reaching his 55th birthday, which was published on this blog last week, is now featured on Next Avenue’s website in their informative and entertaining Artful Aging section. Click here to read it (the new … Continue reading
55
February 2, 2016 55 by Tim Carpenter Today I turn 55. As in years old. 55, interesting number, right? Sounds fairly harmless. Say it with me – 55, 55, 55. 55, that speed limit that singer Sammy Hagar just couldn’t … Continue reading
EngAGE Had an Exceptional 2015
EngAGE had an exceptional year in 2015. We gratefully received generous support from many sources, most notably: The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust – Operating support Brotman Foundation of California – Operating support The Weingart Foundation – … Continue reading
