Tag Archives: creative aging

News from Coventry Court: Painting Class

Residents at Coventry Court Senior Apartments in Tustin, CA, enjoyed a painting class with instructor Nicole who led them in painting an owl. What fun! Research demonstrates that participating in arts activities improves the health and quality of life of … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 11/11: Sebastian Muñoz

Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:30 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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L.A. Kitchen Closes

L.A. Kitchen had a motto: “Neither Food Nor People Should Ever Go To Waste.” That belief  led to their three clearly defined goals: 1. Reclaim healthy, local food that would otherwise go to waste. 2. Provide culinary job training to … Continue reading

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News from Parc Derian: The Monsters Mash!

Families and children got their “Thriller” on at the Parc Derian Halloween party in Tustin, CA,  hosted by EngAGE and Innovative Housing Opportunities. A candy-filled scavenger hunt, a spooky game of musical chairs, and a mummy wrapping contest, along with … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Team: Mark Salyer

Welcome, Mark Salyer, Program Director at North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony (NoHo SAC) in North Hollywood, CA! Mark is an award-winning actor, director, and producer. He was featured in Sophocles’ Electra in Greece as part of the International Symposium on Greek Drama in Delphi … Continue reading

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News from Pacific Arts Colony: “Perspective” Reception Photos

Frank Canetti enjoys taking photographs. He transformed a collection of his favorite photos onto canvas for an art show at Pac Arts, in San Pedro, CA,  called, “Perspective.” (See a previous post.) At the opening reception, the gallery was visited by … Continue reading

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News from Olivera: Art Class + Jigsaw Puzzles

At Olivera Senior Apartments in Pomona, CA,  residents had great fun learning how to make alcohol ink art in Art Class. Using straws and rubbing alcohol, they move the ink around the canvas in layers, creating beautiful multi-dimensional art pieces. … Continue reading

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