Tag Archives: changing aging

News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Savvy Saving Seniors

In May, residents at LBSAC in Long Beach, CA, learned h0w to become savvy about saving money as Lori Watrous from Credit.org presented an informative workshop. Participants were each given a handbook with saving tips, resources and a handy budget … Continue reading

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News from Piedmont: Coffee Hour + French Class

Residents at The Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, enjoy a weekly coffee hour. At this gathering, one of the residents brought tasty snacks for everyone. The French class uses bingo to help learn vocabulary. ~ Lorraine Pope, Program … Continue reading

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News from Olivera: Party, Paint, and Push Your Limits

At Olivera Senior Apartments in Pomona, CA . . . Artists show off their creativity in Paint ‘n’ Sip art class! The new exercise class offers chair and standing routines designed to help residents improve balance, coordination and flexibility. ~ … Continue reading

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News from Park Plaza: TimeSlips Storytelling Resident Spotlight

Tanya Kutukdjian, Programs Assistant, sent in this Resident Spotlight report: March was a good month at Park Plaza Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, as we welcomed new residents to both Bingo and TimeSlips. With Bingo, we have two new … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Spring Fling

  At LBSAC, in Long Beach, CA, our “Spring Flings” included a free trip and tour of Union Station, courtesy of LA Metro. On a beautiful Spring morning, 25 residents walked over to the nearby Anaheim Station and were treated … Continue reading

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News from Andalucía and La Coruña: Cooking a Greek Meal

One of the continuing successful classes that both Andalucía and La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA, share is the Cooking Class with Anne Apra. She turns it into a festival of joie de vivre and culinary exploration. Ooopa! ~ … Continue reading

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News from Portofino: Projects for Body, Heart and Mind

At Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, Crochet Class has been a complete success from the start. Residents developed their crochet skills quickly, and love to learn and try new and more complex projects. Now they are creating amazing pieces with … Continue reading

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