Tag Archives: changing aging
Program Director Liv Schaffer Receives Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship
Congratulations to Liv Schaffer, EngAGE Program Director at Crescent Park and 808 A Street in Northern CA, who is the recipient of a Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship in connection with her work as Director of Dance Generators, an innovative intergenerational dance … 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
Grandparents Celebrated at LBSAC and PacArts
September 12th was Grandparents Day, but EngAGE has been celebrating grandparents for the entire month! Program Director Helene Weinberg asked residents to share favorite photos of their grandchildren and their own grandparents. Their memories express the special bond of that … Continue reading
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
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
A Changing Aging Story: Wendy Massey, LMFT
Wendy Massey, LMFT, is the facilitator for “Let’s Talk on Purpose,” a class provided to EngAGE community residents that encourages them to have conversations about topics such as mental health and personal growth. She shared the story below with Henry … Continue reading
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