Tag Archives: changing aging

News from PacArts: First Thursday Artwalk

Helene Weinberg, Creative Programs Director at PacArts (at right), led a group of resident artists on a recent First Thursday Art Walk in the Old Downtown area of San Pedro. Galleries, restaurants, theaters, and other local businesses participate in the monthly celebration … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: “Don’t Touch That Dial!” – Expressions That Are Now Obsolete

“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 4/26/15: Richard Lederer is a verbivore: “Carnivores eat meat; herbivores eat plants … Continue reading

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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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Experience Talks 5/1: Patricia Foley Hinnen and Laurie Ahern

Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Gardening and Art

From Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA: The community garden is planted, with residents caring for their seasonal flowers and vegetables. With a new planting season approaching, some residents gathered to discussed the current state of the community garden and what … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Reader’s Theater

Reader’s Theater is led by a former stage manager and writer, and meets weekly to read short plays out loud to share the group’s passion for the Dramatic Arts and forge lasting friendships. “Life as We Live It” brought down … Continue reading

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News from The Jasmine: Improv Comedy

From Jo McLachlan, Improv Comedy teacher at The Jasmine at Founder’s Village in Fountain Valley, CA: “Our ladies from the Jasmine are at it again! Every comedy club meeting ended up being an argument about politics, so this is the … Continue reading

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