Tag Archives: creative aging
Worth Repeating for the Holidays: “The Howdy Doody Show” Premieres in 1947
“Worth Repeating for the Holidays” brings you holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/26/12: The Howdy Doody Show premiered on 12/27/47 and was on the air from 1947 through 1960. “The idea for Howdy … Continue reading
Worth Repeating for the Holidays: Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra – 1937
“Worth Repeating for the Holidays” brings you holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/25/12: Tom Lewis, in the Organization of American Historians Magazine of History, described NBC’s plan for cultural programming and … Continue reading
AARP Funds EngAGE Business Model White Paper
EngAGE thanks AARP for their important grant of $26,500 to develop a white paper on policy on how to replicate our model and make a business case for intergenerational and arts-and-aging programming in affordable housing in America. The paper is sponsored … Continue reading
News from Vermont Family Apartments: Santa (and the Road Theatre) Delivered!
For the 7th year, EngAGE and the Road Theatre company made Christmas happen for the children at Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles. The families who live there are grandparents and their grandchildren. The median income for these families is … Continue reading
News from North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony: Holiday Celebration
The Chris Ross Blues Band entertained at the NoHo SAC holiday potluck, which also introduced new Program Director Sara Debevec to the arts colony residents. EngAGE’s Portland, Oregon, colleagues were in attendance, too, and joined the dancing circle. ~ Nancy … Continue reading
News from Cotton’s Point: Holiday Celebrations
The youth group from Our Savior Lutheran, a local church, celebrated the season by singing festive songs, playing instruments, and decorating cookies with residents at Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA. Everyone enjoyed getting into the holiday spirit! ~ Jennifer … Continue reading
Journalist Matt Perry Expands “Aging with Dignity” Coverage
From EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter: One of the few reporters in the nation devoted to aging issues, for the past five years Matt Perry has celebrated the successful people and programs in aging — including EngAGE — … Continue reading

