Tag Archives: changing aging

“Cyber-Seniors” Is More Than A Film

We’ve posted in the past about the Cyber-Seniors documentary, but we wanted to make sure you’ve seen the trailer and are aware of some opportunities. Cyber-Seniors wants you to get involved!     “Cyber-Seniors is more than a film, it’s … Continue reading

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Physicist Dr. Peter Higgs of the Higgs Boson Particle

“It was in 1964 that Dr. Higgs, then a 35-year old assistant professor at the University of Edinburgh, predicted the existence of a new particle — now known as the Higgs boson, or the ‘God particle’ — that would explain … Continue reading

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New York’s Senior Center Artists-in-Residence Program

Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide (SPARC) is a residency administered by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) in partnership with local arts councils in each borough and funded by the Department of the Aging. The initiative, which brings artists into New York … Continue reading

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Jazz Pianist Dick Hyman

Jazz pianist and composer Dick Hyman, 84, is known for his versatility with jazz piano styles. Over a 50-year career, he has functioned as a pianist, organist, arranger, music director, and, increasingly, as a composer. His versatility in all of these … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: Rosie the Riveter Lives!

“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 9/18/13:  Elinor Otto, 93,  became a “Rosie the Riveter” back in 1942 at … Continue reading

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International Perspective: Cambridge Classicist Mary Beard, O.B.E.

“In February, Mary Beard, a classics professor at the University of Cambridge, gave a lecture at the British Museum titled ‘Oh Do Shut Up Dear!’ With amiable indignation, she explored the many ways that men have silenced outspoken women since … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 9/20: Patricia Ward Kelly and S. David Freeman

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time 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 now syndicated on … Continue reading

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