Tag Archives: creative aging

Experience Talks 8/3: Mirabai Ceiba and Mark Nepo

Posted on August 1, 2013 by EngAGE

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time 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 now syndicated … Continue reading →

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Community Highlights: June – The Making of a Quilt at The Magnolia

Posted on July 31, 2013 by EngAGE

Thanks to Site Leader and art teacher Alma Wright at The Magnolia at Highlands for sending these photos and the wonderful stories that were gathered in interviews conducted by Lauren Wright (see her bio below). Keep reading to learn about a group … Continue reading →

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Jack Handey Has Made You Laugh

Posted on July 30, 2013 by EngAGE

Jack Handey’s long career as a comedy writer pretty much guarantees that he’s made you laugh. Handey sold his first jokes to Steve Allen in 1977. By the ’90s, he was sharing his surrealistic “Deep Thoughts” on “Saturday Night Live” and in novels. He continues to … Continue reading →

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Hal Lasko: 97-year-old Computer Artist

Posted on July 28, 2013 by EngAGE

“Approaching a century in age, Lasko is now having his work shown for the first time in an art exhibition and also has prints for sale online.” He was in his 80s when he discovered this new artistic career! Click … Continue reading →

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“Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening at NoHo SAC – Public Invited!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by EngAGE

See the “Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening: Monday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free tickets by calling the NoHo Senior Arts Colony at 866-255-1124. In addition to the screening, the evening will feature a talk-back with director Hank Rogerson, the … Continue reading →

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Jerrie Thill: Drummer Extraordinaire

Posted on July 22, 2013 by EngAGE

On this blog, we don’t usually post about people who’ve passed on, but this video of 91-year-old drummer Jerrie Thill (1917 – 2010) was irresistible. “Thill began playing professionally at 18, working as a drummer, singer and bandleader in Chicago. She … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 7/20: Francine Toder, PJ Raval and Ty Martin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by EngAGE

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time 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 now syndicated … Continue reading →

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