Tag Archives: healthy aging
Who in Our Society Gets to Dance?
Have you ever thought about who in our society gets to dance? These photos capture dancers ranging in age from 20 to 89 years old coming together to shatter stereotypes about aging and encourage communities to move! Pictured here are … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, News from the Team
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging, Intergenerational
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EngAGE Receives Grant from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
EngAGE is pleased to have received a grant of $50,000 from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation in support of our arts, culture, and wellness programming for older adults in Los Angeles County.
Gerontology Intern EngAGEs with Our Residents
For the past semester, EngAGE has enjoyed the enthusiasm and expertise of graduate student Shuqing (“Elaine”) Zhang, who is majoring in gerontology and participating in the USC Graduate School of Gerontology Internship program. She has been working virtually and in … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Dorsi Diaz
Dorsi Diaz, Program Director (Downtown Hayward/808 A Street) – An artist since she was a small child, Bay Area native Dorsi Diaz went on to become a well-known sign painter and muralist in the SF Bay Area and Northern California as an … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Downtown Hayward, Meet the Team
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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Black History Month @ Piedmont: The History of Soul Food
At Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, resident Bertha is the driving force behind the annual Black History Month event, and this year our chosen topic was “The History of Soul Food.” At the beginning of February, residents and … Continue reading
EngAGE Leadership Team Retreat in Portland
The EngAGE leadership team went on retreat in Portland, OR, last week to discuss strategic planning. Maria Rojo de Steffey, Regional Director, EngAGE Northwest; Nancy Goodhart, COO; Laura Mason, Executive Director, EngAGE Northern CA; and Tim Carpenter, CEO/Founder, enjoyed being together face-to-face … Continue reading
Posted in News from the Team, Tim Carpenter
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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Welcome to the Team: Lauren Diaz
Lauren Diaz, Program Director (Magnolia@9th) – Ms. Diaz is a third year student attending the University of Redlands where she is getting her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Women and Gender Studies. When she’s not conducting classes for … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Magnolia @ 9th, Meet the Team
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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