Tag Archives: creative aging

Sushi Chef Yosuke Imada

Yosuke Imada is among Japan’s most renowned sushi chefs. Mr. Imada, 68, heads Kyubey, a family-run sushi restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, with branches in Osaka and four major hotels.  Mr. Imada explains what makes a good sushi chef: “It takes … Continue reading →

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Portofino Villas in Pomona Participates in American Museum of Ceramic Art “Tea Bowl” Project

From EngAGE Regional Programs Director Robin Hart reports on a wonderful new class: On Friday, March 28th, twelve residents participated in a project with the Pomona-based American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), constructing personalized, ceremonial Tea bowls. AMOCA Community Outreach … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Lily Tomlin Talks

“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 4/7/13: Comedy legend Lily Tomlin, 73, shares her thoughts about comedy on The Nerdist … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! EngAGE in Creativity: Blues for Bobbee

This year’s event is dedicated to our colleague and friend, Bobbee Zeno. Please join us to honor and celebrate his life and legacy! Bobbee was the first Program Director at the Burbank Senior Artists Colony, where he created a community where … Continue reading →

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200-Year-Old Clockwork Boy and His Caretaker

What a fascinating story! The “Draughtsman-Writer,” as the clockwork boy is known, is the most complex automaton of its kind: it writes poetry in elaborate script! It was created in London in the late 18th Century, and now resides at … Continue reading →

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Artists at Work at Dorado Senior Apartments

From EngAGE Regional Programs Director Robin Hart: “Here’s a lovely photo montage our Site Leader Jaqui Miles did of the participants at Dorado who are studying paper mache with Martha Fahgahni.” Looks like fun, doesn’t it? Dorado Senior Apartments are … Continue reading →

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Tim Carpenter to Speak at Second Wind Tour in Los Angeles on April 18th

In addition to his appearance in Portland on the 15th, EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter will be a part of Dr. Bill Thomas’ “Second Wind” tour on April 18th, 1 – 5 p.m., at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood: … Continue reading →

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