Tag Archives: creative aging
Worth Repeating: A Museum of Everyday Things
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 5/4/15: “‘I’m a guardian of time,’ says 74-year-old Domenico Agostinelli when I … Continue reading
News from Metro Compton: Handcrafts Celebrate Spring
Making crafts of all kinds inspires creativity and gives residents an opportunity to socialize across cultural boundaries. Recently, residents enjoyed creating decorations that celebrate spring. Charming to give or keep! ~ Sandra Vargas, Regional Programs Director EngAGE offers a variety of … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Compton
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
Leave a comment
News from Dorado: Gardening
News from Dorado Senior Apartments in Buena Park, CA: The Archstone Foundation has granted funds to Second Harvest to build and maintain community gardens at five EngAGE communities that they serve, including Dorado. Residents have been busy planting, nurturing, and … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Cooking/Gardening, Dorado
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
Leave a comment
News from La Coruña: Computers
News from La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA: The computer class offers residents an introduction to using computers. Students learn how to build folders, do research on the Internet, and print photos. Instructor Polet Zargarian reports that motivated student James is very serious … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, La Coruña, Technology
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
Leave a comment
Ageism Hits Rock and Roll: “Old-chella”
Last week we posted on Facebook an LA Times article entitled, “Reporter’s Notebook: Enough ageist cracks about ‘Old-chella,’ OK?” The cracks are the result of a star-studded concert featuring Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who, Neil Young, and Roger … Continue reading
News from Coventry Court: Art and Finance
From Coventry Court in Tustin, CA: Art Class Instructor Meloney Morse reports: “We use a different medium each week and learn a new technique every class. Students are always encouraged to create a finished product. Anna is especially appreciative and … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Coventry Court, Finances
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
Leave a comment
News from Metro Chinatown: Art and Hand-crafting
Art and hand-crafting classes provide an opportunity for residents to explore their creativity through various mediums. Recently, Art Instructor Fabian Debora introduced the technique of using ink. Residents enjoyed and were amazed by the medium’s fluidity. Fabian describes the communication and relationship … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Chinatown
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
Leave a comment
