Tag Archives: positive aging

EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Pauline McCourt

Posted on March 29, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

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 →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Megan Eldridge

Posted on March 20, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

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 →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Sandra Vargas

Posted on March 5, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

Thanks to EngAGE Regional Program Director Sandra for #MakingADifference and sharing this story.

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Laura Spidell

Posted on February 28, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

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 →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Sandra Wareing

Posted on February 20, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

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 →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Creativity

Posted on February 8, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

Art classes have been a core offering at EngAGE communities since the early days. We believe that people of all ages, regardless of previous exposure to the arts, can develop an appreciation for art and become practicing artists. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Tim Carpenter’s Essay

Posted on February 2, 2024 by EngAGE Editor

It’s founder Tim Carpenter’s birthday today, so we’re looking back at an essay he wrote for our blog in 2016 when he turned 55, an age that made him eligible to move into many of our communities. Photos: Tim with … Continue reading →

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