Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
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: First Writing Class
EngAGE Founder Tim Carpenter reflects on the earliest days of creating an organization that would revolutionize the way older adults live and thrive in community: “I taught the first writing class at Heritage Park Duarte, a senior community. We did … Continue reading
Residents Shine in Art Shows at EngAGE Northwest Communities
Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Program Director Laura Spidell.
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Tagged changing aging, creative 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
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At Long Beach Senior Arts Colony, Kyle Is a “Happy Camper”
When Kyle, an LBSAC resident, found out about our recent NAMM Foundation grant, she sent an enthusiastic email: This is great news! I know how important music has been to our EngAGE community here at the Long Beach Senior Arts … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter on Oregon Gerontological Association Panel 10/8 (Online)
On the “Storytelling” panel, EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter and Will Hornyak, one of our Portland teaching artists, will be discussing ways to integrate storytelling into a wide variety of communities and practices. Get more information and register here: bit.ly/OGA21-Session1
Highlights from Our EngAGEd Summer: 2021
The EngAGE team provided lively, creative, summer 2021 programming and vital services for the residents of our communities in California and Oregon, even in the face of pandemic challenges and restrictions! Here are just a few highlights. More Summer News … Continue reading
