Tag Archives: creative aging
Welcome to the Team: CandyJoe Dahlstrom
EngAGE welcomes CandyJoe Dahlstrom, Program Director at Cantabria and Asturias, La Coruña, and Andalucia in the greater Los Angeles area. CandyJoe is a multidisciplinary artist with professional experience in the fields of theater, dance, make-up, costume design, graphic design and … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Crafting/Creating Community
Residents not only celebrate at holiday gatherings, which make sure that everyone feels included and appreciated, they also enjoy the opportunity to be creative. Crafting is a rewarding way to mark a special occasion with a creation of your own; … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Liv Schaffer
Thanks to EngAGE Intergenerational Program Director Liv for #MakingADifference and sharing several lovely resident testimonials. In Northern California, EngAGE provides a variety of art programming for residents in the communities we serve. Classes culminate with projects such as a beautifully … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Pauline McCourt
Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Program Director Pauline for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Last month, I introduced needle felting to my community’s craft class. While the demonstration and instructions were starting, resident Kristi reluctantly walked in to join the group … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Michelle Yu
Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Michelle for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. A resident told me that she didn’t like painting. She actually thought it was boring, but she decided to come to class for the friendship time. It wasn’t … Continue reading
Programming Highlights: Winter 2024
We hope you’ll enjoy these highlights from recent programming at our communities. ENGAGE CALIFORNIA Burbank Senior Artists Colony: In the spirit of holidays, Teaching Artist Jinet offered a snow globe-making workshop for residents. Participants enjoyed the unexpected creative treat of … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Creating Community
Residents share monthly birthday parties and holiday celebrations that reflect their communities. At Portofino Villas in 2020, residents cut their birthday cake and enjoyed an intergenerational, traditional celebration of the Lunar New Year.
