Announcing Our New Website!

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We are excited to invite you to visit our new EngAGE website which reflects our mission through both its content and its new location.

EngAGE takes a whole-person approach to creative, healthy living by providing high-quality arts, wellness, and lifelong learning programs to thousands of residents of all ages in affordable housing communities.


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In addition to our work in California, EngAGE Northwest serves communities in Oregon, including a number of Community for All Ages properties.

We create communities that are welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating.


Follow us on social media to stay informed about the work we are proud and privileged to do. And please click here to make an online donation or send a check!

Thank you for supporting EngAGE!

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BSAC vs. Piedmont in Third Chair Volleyball Tournament

In July, Piedmont hosted the third installment of the Chair Volleyball Tournament with Burbank Senior Artists Colony, organized by EngAGE Program Director Arnold and long time Team Coach Jack.

The afternoon began with some mixed team warm-ups with players from both the Burbank team (green shirts) and Piedmont team (purple shirts).

At 2 p.m. sharp, Piedmont Program Director Arnold opened the games and welcomed all participants and guests. Visiting Burbank team coach Dawn said a few words, and coach Jack explained the rules. A coin toss determined which team started on which side, and the games began!

After four very exciting rounds, the Burbank team won this third tournament 3 to 1. Congratulations to team BSAC!

At the conclusion of the official games, a few audience members then joined some players to play a few more friendly mixed team games while Piedmont volunteers prepared delicious food provided by EngAGE.

Thanks to Piedmont residents Helena and Nicholas for providing a garden tour for the BSAC visitors.

And thanks to all the Piedmont volunteers who helped with serving the food and the cleanup afterwards. You are a huge reason why these events run so smoothly.

Thank you also to coach Jack for keeping the games organized and fair.

And, of course, a big thank you to all the Piedmont and Burbank players and their cheerleading teams for being such good sports and an enthusiastic audience. These kinds of friendly competitions foster friendships that go beyond competitiveness. Everyone had a great time!

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Magnolia@Highland: Music Boxes

Members of the Artists Roundtable at Magnolia@Highland in San Bernardino, CA, enjoy working on elaborate projects that take a considerable investment of time to complete. They spent five months on this one!

JANUARY and FEBRUARY: Art Instructor Alma’s fond memory of her childhood music box inspired her to present this project, which the artists embraced. They had their own fond memories! Step one was creating and sculpting designs with air-dry clay to use as decorations.

MARCH: All decorations had been affixed to the boxes and painting began!

APRIL: Painting continued. While working on this project, the artists reflected on how a tiny music box brought so many meaningful memories in their younger years and would continue to do so now.

MAY: The musical mechanisms were added to the boxes and finishing touches were completed. The artists enjoyed displaying their work for all to appreciate. Some of the beautiful boxes were gifted to family members or special friends.

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EngAGE Staff Appreciation Event

Thanks to the EngAGE Leadership Team, we all gathered in person last month for the first time since 2019 for a full day of conversation and team-building! We shared a movement session led by Liv, our Intergenerational Program Director; small group conversations about our memorable experiences on the job; and, after a tasty lunch on the patio, a presentation by motivational speaker Wendy Massey. Afterwards, many of us went on to dinner and dancing at a local restaurant with entertainment provided by the Chris Ross Band. After four years of meeting only on Zoom, it was great fun to see each other face-to-face! Click here to see an album of photos from the event.

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Welcome to the Team: Jessica Hayward

EngAGE welcomes Jessica Hayward, Program Director at The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments and The Magnolia @ 9th Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA.

Jessica has a deep love for the arts. She graduated with honors from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. She is continuing her education with a Master’s in Psychology and plans to intertwine art into her studies. Jessica translates her interests into her role as a Program Director by also teaching art classes for older adult residents.

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EngAGE Northwest: Terrace Glen Affordable Apartments Open in Tigard, OR

Cutting the ribbon: Bridget Calfee, Home Plate; Jodi Enos, US Bank; Ann Silverberg, Related Northwest; Stef Kondor, Related Northwest; Kathryn Harrington, Washington County; Gerritt Rosenthal, Metro; Natasha Detweiler, Oregon Housing & Community Services; Tim Carpenter, EngAGE

Terrace Glen, a beautiful, 144-unit low-income, intergenerational development, opened on Thursday, June 29th. The large community includes apartments ranging in size from studios to four-bedrooms. The two four-story residential buildings have common amenities including a community room with kitchen, teen lounge, and art and craft space. They surround a courtyard, which includes a playground and barbecue area. EngAGE is the on-site resident services provider and will offer an array of programs with a focus on arts education.

More info in this Portland Tribune article.

EngAGE Founder/CEO Tim Carpenter addresses the gathering.

Terrace Glen was designed by C2K Architecture and built by Walsh Construction, with a sustainable Earth Advantage Multifamily Certification. Others involved in the financing include Oregon Housing and Community Services, the Oregon Department of Energy, the Energy Trust of Oregon, Citibank and U.S. Bank.

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“Finding Joy in My Smaller Life” by Cynthia Friedlob Published on NextAvenue

This article by EngAGE Websites & Social Media Manager Cynthia Friedlob is on a topic near and dear to her: appreciating the smaller life. It’s today’s Editor’s Pick! Read it here!

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