Tag Archives: positive 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 – 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 – Megan Eldridge
Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Megan for #MakingADifference and sharing the story of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at three of our communities. Megan, the youngest from a big family and a miliary wife and mom, loves to cook for large … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Sandra Vargas
Thanks to EngAGE Regional Program Director Sandra for #MakingADifference and sharing this story.
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Laura Spidell
Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Executive Director Laura Spidell for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Terrace Glen is a new intergenerational affordable housing community in Tigard, OR. While showing the community room to a new resident and telling her about EngAGE … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Sandra Wareing
Thanks to Program Director Sandra for #MakingADifference and sharing this story: “One day when I came to the property for a karaoke class, a resident was already waiting in the room and looking very sad. I asked him if he … Continue reading