Tag Archives: creative aging

Video Rewind: Tim Carpenter Receives 2011 Leadership Award from James Irvine Foundation

Posted on May 17, 2016 by EngAGE

EngAGE is a forward thinking organization, but we believe that it’s always worthwhile to look back and appreciate important milestones along the way. Five years ago EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter was honored to receive the 2011 Leadership … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: A Museum of Everyday Things

Posted on May 14, 2016 by EngAGE

“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 →

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News from Metro Compton: Handcrafts Celebrate Spring

Posted on May 13, 2016 by EngAGE

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 →

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News from Dorado: Gardening

Posted on May 12, 2016 by EngAGE

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 →

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News from La Coruña: Computers

Posted on May 11, 2016 by EngAGE

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 →

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Ageism Hits Rock and Roll: “Old-chella”

Posted on May 10, 2016 by EngAGE

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 →

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News from Coventry Court: Art and Finance

Posted on May 9, 2016 by EngAGE

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 →

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