Tag Archives: creative aging

Age Well the Artist’s Way

Friend of EngAGE Sue Ronnenkamp, MHA, sent along this recent article in which she shares her observations about creative aging. Age Well the Artist’s Way I’m working my way through Julia Cameron’s latest version of her 12-week “Artist’s Way” course in … Continue reading

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: “Raisin’ Cane!”

  Cheers to the Readers Theatre troupe who presented “Raisin’ Cane!” in March in the theatre at LBSAC.  The show featured poetry, short comedic scenes, and musical numbers, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the show. This marks the Readers Theatre’s … Continue reading

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Just for Fun: Help the National Museum of American History Transcribe Phyllis Diller’s Jokes

Recently, pianist Jim Maurer was a guest on an Experience Talks radio show entitled, “Active Octogenarians.”  He talked about meeting and becoming friends with another classically trained, fine pianist when he was a college student in Ohio — Phyllis Diller. He … Continue reading

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L.A. Adult Residents: Get a High School Diploma

We’ve posted in the past about advanced learning opportunities for older adults, but not everyone is ready for them. Some adults missed the opportunity to complete high school and would like to change that situation. Fortunately, the Los Angeles Public Library … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 4/9: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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

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Free Your Inner Artist

Aroha Philanthropies has created another wonderful and inspiring video entitled, 10 Reasons to Free Your Inner Artist.  Take a look, then free your inner artist! 10 Reasons to Free Your Inner Artist from Aroha Philanthropies on Vimeo.  

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Artists Whose Most Creative Years Are After 60

The website, Artsy, features the world’s leading galleries, museum collections, foundations, artist estates, art fairs, and benefit auctions, all in one place. Artsy provided this inspiring article about artists who enjoy creating well into their later years.  

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