Tag Archives: changing aging
News from Portofino: Craft and Community
Residents at Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, have developed their crochet skills relatively fast. They love the class and look forward to learning new stitches to continue creating beautiful garment pieces. Sharing in their creative, productive work provides joy, skills, … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, Portofino
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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A History of Independence Day
In June of 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an invitation to come to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was the last letter that Jefferson, who … Continue reading
News from Metro@Chinatown: Crafts and Cake
At The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, the Craft Class got creative, making lovely summer wreaths for their homes. EngAGE and WSH Management collaborated to provide a fun birthday celebration for the residents, with birthday cake … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging, WSH Management
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News from ACE/121: “Queer” Closing Event – homo-centric
As part of the multi-venue event for the first ever Glendale Pride, homo-centric presented an evening of spoken word & performance on June 28th. Eight people from one tribe shared different stories that answer one question: “What Makes You Queer?” And … Continue reading
News from Cantabria/Asturias: Intergenerational Art Project
EngAGE connects across generations! Here’s one fine example: our senior residents in Panorama City, CA, share a creative experience with school children in Burbank, CA. The Art Class at Cantabria/Asturias Senior Apartments did a project this April and May that was a … Continue reading
News from Metro @ Compton: Food Forward + Gardening
An important component in EngAGE programming focuses on wellness, and eating healthy food is central to staying well. Many older people in our communities don’t have the financial resources to ensure a healthy diet, so EngAGE provides solutions. Two of … Continue reading
Experience Talks 7/1: John Leland
Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:30 PM PDT 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 … Continue reading
