Tag Archives: changing aging
Worth Repeating: Research Shows that Creative Aging is Healthy Aging
“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 10/7/14: If you’re a visual or performing artist of a certain age, … Continue reading
Portofino: Pillowcase Dresses for Africa
Making handcrafts of all kinds inspires creativity and gives residents an opportunity to socialize across cultural boundaries. The Arts and Crafts class recently completed their pillowcase dresses for Africa. Instructor Shirley Yu: “Our pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Experience Talks 10/4: “East L.A. Interchange” Documentary + Alzheimer’s and Depression Awareness
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
Magnolia @ Highland: Healthy Meals in Mason Jars + Paintings for the Senior Olympics
The twice-monthly participatory Healthy Cooking Class instructs residents on healthy eating and food preparation choices. This month’s recipes: Mason Jar Salad & Trifle Dessert. Instructor Angela Ho: “We focused on how to food prep healthy meals that could be easily … Continue reading
Magnolia @ 9th: Winding Down the Summer Garden + Pillowcase Dresses
A new community garden has been formed with the purpose of growing herbs, fruits and vegetables to share among the residents. Gardeners are learning how to grow specific plants according to the season, and will eventually learn to prepare delicious, … Continue reading
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La Coruña: Light, Summer Cooking
This month the Cooking Class made a Crispy Romaine Lettuce Summer Salad, with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Dill Dressing. Instructor Anne Apra is a professional caterer who has been teaching cooking classes at La Coruña for almost two years. Residents … Continue reading
Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Art Workshop + the Needlecraft Queens
The LBSAC Art Workshop has been finishing up their charcoal still life drawings. They are now venturing into oil painting, working from impressionist paintings. The dedicated Needlecraft Queens enjoy creating handmade, customized projects. In August, three members of the group joined EngAGE … Continue reading
