Tag Archives: creative aging

Hunger in America: Food Insecurity After 50

Posted on March 1, 2016 by EngAGE

More than eight million Baby Boomers age 50 to 64 are turning to charitable food assistance to make ends meet, according to a report by Feeding America® made possible by a grant from AARP Foundation. “Hunger is an invisible problem … Continue reading →

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Solara Court News

Posted on February 29, 2016 by EngAGE

Making sure residents have enough to eat is an important service facilitated by EngAGE at Solara Court Senior Apartments, as well as other EngAGE communities. The Food Program Coordinator, Ryan Maples, maintains office hours every Wednesday to answer residents’ questions … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Debra Borda, President & CEO of the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra

Posted on February 27, 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 2/16/15: “Debra Borda is one of the most successful arts leaders in … Continue reading →

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Villa Anaheim News

Posted on February 26, 2016 by EngAGE

Piano Hour at Villa Anaheim Senior Apartments: Resident volunteer Susie plays the piano in the community room, others sing along, and everyone is entertained. This music time follows Exercise/Fitness Class on Tuesdays, and we have now added Fridays, too. Management … Continue reading →

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KPFK Fund Drive Continues

Posted on February 25, 2016 by EngAGE

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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Metro Compton News

Posted on February 24, 2016 by EngAGE

Program Assistant Laura Martos does double-duty at Metro Compton Senior Apartments in Los Angeles where she also facilitates these classes. Computer Literacy: Residents meet in a group setting, or one on one, to learn basic computer skills and receive Internet … Continue reading →

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Piedmont News

Posted on February 23, 2016 by EngAGE

Here’s the latest from Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood! Country Day School Mentoring Program: This unique intergenerational program buddies seniors and 4th grade students to create art, history, and socio-cultural community projects. Working together, seniors and students made collages … Continue reading →

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