Tag Archives: changing aging
Worth Repeating: Wallace Shawn, Radical Playwright
“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 8/3/14: From Salon.com: “Wallace Shawn would no doubt prefer it if you … Continue reading
“Major Bambi”
“Donnie Dunagan (80) is a hard-nosed Marine, a highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who served for a quarter-century. First drafted in the ’50s and subsequently promoted 13 times in 21 years — a Corps record at the time, … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter and EngAGE Cited on Marketplace Morning Report
Marketplace Morning Report, a popular radio show from American Public Media, featured a segment today from Chris Farrell, Chief Economics Contributor, about creativity and older people. Tim Carpenter and the benefits of the excellent creative programs offered at apartment communities … Continue reading
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Musical Minimalist Terry Riley Celebrates His 80th Birthday
“Terry Riley turned 80 on June 24, and not unexpectedly, the honors for the mastermind of musical Minimalism have been hardly minimal. London, Amsterdam and Paris have been taking particular note of the milestone. New York radio station WQXR offered … Continue reading
Designing with Style for People with Disabilities
“Think of all the accessibility amenities you’ve gotten used to seeing since July 26, 1990, the day the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law: Wheelchair ramps leading into government buildings; support rails in restroom stalls; ATM keypads and … Continue reading
Senior Centers Offer Activities and Events
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks operates 27 senior citizen centers throughout L.A. In addition, there are activity centers offering special events for seniors including: shuffleboard, croquet, arts and crafts, language lessons, oil painting, cards, entertainment and … Continue reading
Joe Vento, 97, Inducted into Las Vegas Hall of Fame
It’s not only the headliners that make Las Vegas the Entertainment Capital of the World; the Lounge Acts have also been important to the city’s success. In 2015, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Lounge Acts was presented to Joe Vento. Read a … Continue reading
