Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
Burbank and NoHo Poets Featured on Poets & Writers Blog – Part Two
“Since 2011, P&W has supported creative writing workshops for Los Angeles seniors through the sponsoring organization EngAGE. It started with workshop leader Hannah R. Menkin, and since then P&W has supported workshops led by Morgan Gibson, Mike “the Poet” Sonksen, … Continue reading
Experience Talks Host/Producer John Semper Jr. to be at San Diego Comic Fest
Experience Talks Host/Producer John Semper, Jr., will be appearing at the San Diego Comic Fest this weekend. John is probably best known for his work as both producer and head writer on “Spider-Man: The Animated Series,” the hit action-adventure animated series … Continue reading
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Burbank and NoHo Poets Featured on Poets & Writers Blog
“Since 2011, P&W has supported creative writing workshops for Los Angeles seniors through the sponsoring organization EngAGE. It started with workshop leader Hannah R. Menkin, and since then P&W has supported workshops led by Morgan Gibson, Mike “the Poet” Sonksen, … Continue reading
The Value of Elders: Saving a Language from Extinction
This fascinating short documentary (9:35) tells the story of Marie Wilcox, the last fluent speaker of the Wukchumni language, and the dictionary she created in an effort to keep her language alive. Without her efforts, it would have been lost forever. … Continue reading
Burbank Senior Artists Colony News
“Senior Moments” showcased the acting talents of members of the Film & TV Acting Class taught by Tracey Rooney. Neo Ensemble Theatre provides funding for the class thanks to a grant from the Kathryn Joosten Project. This culminating event featured scenes, monologues, … Continue reading
Aroha Philanthropies: “Mastering the Art of Teaching Adults”
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter shared this excellent, inspiring video from Aroha Philanthropies, a generous supporter of EngAGE that is facilitating the expansion of our programming to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The video features, among others, EngAGE C.O.O. … Continue reading
Maureen Kellen-Taylor: “Learning to Love: Crossing the Generation Divide”
EngAGE C.O.O. Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor shares her excellent essay about the EngAGE Mentoring Program, recently published in HowlRound, “a knowledge commons by and for the theatre community,” based at Emerson College. Read more from Maureen on her blog, regener8tion. Where do older adults … Continue reading
