Tag Archives: creative aging

Essay from Helene Weinberg, EngAGE Program Director: A Second Life Engaged

A Second Life Engaged by Helene WeinbergEngAGE Program DirectorLong Beach Senior Arts ColonyPacific Avenue Arts Colony, San Pedro Engaging in creativity lands me in a happy place – tweaking a new song, writing a blog, opening an art show, producing … Continue reading

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Work for EngAGE: Program Director, Morgan Hill, CA

For this position in Northern CA, please send a resume and cover letter to GetEngaged@engageforlife.org referencing “Program Director – Morgan Hill” in the subject line. Position: Program Director Type: Non-exempt, 10 hours per week, mixed remote and in-person as allowed … Continue reading

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Essay from Cynthia Friedlob, EngAGE Websites/Social Media Manager: In Praise of the Smaller Life

Slow down, you move too fast,You got to make the morning last,Just kicking down the cobblestones,Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy.– “The 59th Street Bridge Song” by Paul Simon In Praise of the Smaller Life by Cynthia FriedlobEngAGE Websites & … Continue reading

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Tim Carpenter Essay: “Gardens, Gangstas, Profanity and Learning”

Tim Carpenter, CEO of EngAGE, shares his thoughts about his latest favorite thing. As long as you live, keep learning how to live.― Lucius Annaeus Seneca Gardens, Gangstas, Profanity and Learning by Tim Carpenter EngAGE has been doing programs in lifelong … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia@Highland: Finishing the Dolls – at Last!

From Alma Wright, Program Director at The Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA: “In March of 2020, the world came to a stop. The ladies in the Artists Round Table were in the middle of making these … Continue reading

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“Well Told” – Readings from EngAGE Northwest

Residents Dayan Margan-Sylvaen, Gabrielle Redheart, and Mary Haislipat of Cascadian Terrace in Portland, OR, participated in an EngAGE NW class taught by renowned storyteller Will Hornyak. In his class, “Well Told!”, they experimented with narrative and poetry in a variety … Continue reading

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Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE COO: Rooted in Art

Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE COO, shares a personal story. Rooted in Art Art and I met quite unexpectedly, under dire circumstances. Here’s how it all went down. Life happened one day. After 33 years of marriage, we abruptly split up. It … Continue reading

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