Tag Archives: creative aging

EngAGE25 Celebration: “A Dose of Creativity”

Posted on August 16, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

Get a taste of life at an arts colony! Aroha Philanthropies (now E.A. Michelson Philanthropy), our generous partner, produced this wonderful five-minute video about EngAGE in 2015. It features residents from Burbank Senior Artists Colony, North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony, … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: “Bandida” – An EngAGE Success Story

Posted on August 9, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

Bandida ~ “A Pistol, a Plan, and Sensible Shoes” (2006) ~ is a funny, touching, 12-minute short film created by Burbank Senior Artists Colony resident Suzanne Knode. The story of its creation is also the story of personal transformation and … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Long Beach Senior Arts Colony

Posted on August 2, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

LBSAC is a 200-unit senior affordable housing community at the northern gateway into downtown Long Beach. It’s adjacent to light rail and the city’s major bus corridor. EngAGE provides residents with stimulating programming that promotes creative, healthy aging. Among the amenities … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Resident-led Programs

Posted on July 26, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

EngAGE encourages and empowers residents in our communities to share their special talents through teaching a class or performing for their neighbors. Examples are these resident-led programs at Pacific Avenue Arts Colony (PacArts) and Burbank Senior Artists Colony (BSAC). We … Continue reading →

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We Got the Grant!

Posted on July 24, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

EngAGE is pleased to announce that we have received a generous Organizational Grant Program grant from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. This grant will support our well-respected EngAGE in Creativity program, … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony

Posted on July 19, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

The North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony opened in March 2013, offering apartments for adults 62+ in the vibrant NOHO Arts District. In addition to amenities such as a fitness studio and swimming pool, the community offers a large visual arts … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Creating Crafts and Community for Mother’s Day

Posted on July 11, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

EngAGE marks important holidays like Mother’s Day with inclusive activities and celebrations. In this case, residents at several communities created special projects to honor mothers and those serving as mothers! Here’s an example of residents at The Remi enjoying “Let’s … Continue reading →

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