Tag Archives: creative aging

News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Creating Artists

Imagination is unleashed at the weekly art classes at LBSAC, in Long Beach, CA, and residents are evolving into artists. Working in various mediums such as clay and paint, these emerging artists are encouraged to create artwork they are proud … Continue reading

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News from Cotton’s Point: Fourth of July Fun

Residents at Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA, brought creativity and smiles to their celebration of America’s independence on the Fourth of July. In Art class, they created colorful holiday centerpieces. The holiday was not just an opportunity to … Continue reading

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News from Cotton’s Point: Bunco

Bunco time with the Visits of Love Club! San Clemente High School students come to Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA, to have some fun on one of their regular visits. Connecting across generations with lots of laughter … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 7/8: Steven Hancoff

  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, … Continue reading

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News from Portofino: Craft and Community

Residents at Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, have developed their crochet skills relatively fast. They love the class and look forward to learning new stitches to continue creating beautiful garment pieces. Sharing in their creative, productive work provides joy, skills, … Continue reading

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A History of Independence Day

In June of 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an invitation to come to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was the last letter that Jefferson, who … Continue reading

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News from Metro@Chinatown: Crafts and Cake

At The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, the Craft Class got creative, making lovely summer wreaths for their homes. EngAGE and WSH Management collaborated to provide a fun birthday celebration for the residents, with birthday cake … Continue reading

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