News from Pacific Avenue Arts Colony: “Four Sight” Art Show Opening 11/2

Posted on October 16, 2017 by EngAGE

Celebrating the 20th year of First Thursday Art Walk in San Pedro, CA!

On November 2nd, starting at 6 pm, Pac Arts will open their gallery doors for this special show featuring four female artists who have an an ever-evolving eye on art. “Four Sight” casts a light on how we see ourselves, what we long for, and what we leave behind. The exhibit runs through January, 2018.

The “Four Sight” opening reception is free and open to the public.  For more information contact Helene Weinberg, Program Director: Email:HeleneEngage@gmail.com

This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

California Arts Council

 

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Experience Talks Podcast Now Posted: Larry Brilliant

Posted on October 15, 2017 by EngAGE

We’re on hiatus during the KPFK Fall Fund Drive.

Please take this opportunity to listen to a podcast of our show from May 7th featuring Larry Brilliant with host Dr. Connie Corley. Dr. Brilliant’s most recent book, Sometimes Brilliant: The Impossible Adventure of a Spiritual Seeker and Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer the Worst Disease in History, is now available in paperback.

 

 

LARRY BRILLIANT is a physician, epidemiologist, technologist, author, and the former director of Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org. Dr. Brilliant participated in the successful World Health Organization (WHO) smallpox eradication program, and he is co-founder of the Seva Foundation which partners worldwide to create self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight. Learn more about him here.

 

 

 

 

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News from Cotton’s Point: Art Show and Afternoon Tea

Posted on October 14, 2017 by EngAGE

On October 11th the residents of Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA, celebrated their art with an afternoon tea.

Artist Christine Barone taught a three month “Art for Healing” workshop. Participants immersed themselves in a class that encouraged them to make art based on their emotions, resulting in work that ranged from abstract paintings to collage. For their culminating event, attendees shared their work with the Cotton’s Point community.

Additionally, residents have been meeting twice a week, quilting, painting, and crafting. They did more than proudly display their finished products; their enthusiasm and dedication was clearly exhibited, too.

Everyone enjoyed tea sandwiches and dessert while viewing the beautiful show. The appreciation and smiles of viewers were noted by all. The 2017 Cotton’s Point art show was a success!

~ Tracy Freeburg and Jennifer Fallon, Program Directors

 

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The Huntington Opens in Morgan Hill, CA

Posted on October 13, 2017 by EngAGE

Tim Carpenter, EngAGE CEO/Founder, was in Morgan Hill in Northern California on October 10th, and shared this: “With Nancy Goodhart (EngAGE CAO) today at the Grand Opening of EngAGE’s newest community of seniors, our first in Northern California, with Community Development Partners and Art from the Ashes, two great collaborators.”
Also celebrating the opening of The Huntington were Joy Feuer, ART from the Ashes; Eric Paine, Community Development Partners; Steve Tate, Mayor, City of Morgan Hill; Kyle Paine, Community Development Partners; and many others involved in the development of this beautiful new property. Learn more here.

Steve Tate, Mayor, City of Morgan Hill, cuts the ribbon.

Eric Paine, Community Development Partners

 

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Photos from the First Annual EngAGE Community Cup

Posted on October 12, 2017 by EngAGE

The First Annual EngAGE Community Cup (formerly Senior Olympics) was held in September at Cerritos Park East in Cerritos, CA. Congratulations to all of the enthusiastic participants and medalists, and a special hat tip to the team from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony who took home the most medals, earning them the championship trophy. The team got some great press in The Grunion, the community newspaper/website for Long Beach: Long Beach Seniors Take Home Gold At EngAGE Community Cup

Special thank you to all of our generous sponsors and our hard-working volunteers! And three cheers for the EngAGE staffers who made sure the day ran smoothly.

We had the good fortune to have some great photographers document the event this year. It was hard to choose photos to showcase on the blog (scroll down), so all of the photos are available in two albums on our Flickr Page: Album 1 features photos from Byron Taylor and Cindy Duggar. Album 2 features photos from Brevin Blanch for Integrity Housing. Thank you so much for your time and talent, photographers!

We also have a special surprise: a drone video! Thanks to Integrity Housing photographer Brevin Blanch for this treat.

Here’s a sample of the fine photography that captured some of the excitement of the First Annual EngAGE Community Cup. This first batch of photos is from Byron Taylor and Cindy Dugger. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

This next batch of photos is from Brevin Blanch for Integrity Housing. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

A memorable event, beautifully captured. Well done, everyone! We’ll see you next year!

 

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Experience Talks Radio Show Live in Portland – Nov. 3rd

Posted on October 11, 2017 by EngAGE

Save the date!

PDX All Ages Radio Story Hour

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol, Highway, Portland, OR 97219

November 3rd @ 7 p.m.
Gallery Reception @ 6 p.m.

Enjoy a free, fun-filled, and inspirational evening of stories, music, and more at the live Experience Talks Radio Show!

This special “PDX All Ages Radio Story Hour” is the culminating performance of a unique storytelling collaboration between EngAGE, Community Development Partners, Friendly House, the Multnomah Arts Center, and AARP Oregon. The program will be broadcast later in November on EngAGE’s weekly radio show, Experience Talks, on KPFK-FM Los Angeles, and other Pacifica Network stations. The program also streams live at kpfk.org.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the Experience Talks Radio Show live in Portland! Connect with others in your community and become inspired to share your own stories!

EngAGE takes a whole-person approach to community and creative, healthy living by providing arts, wellness, lifelong learning, community building and intergenerational programs to thousands of residents in affordable senior and multi-generational apartment communities in Southern California, Oregon, and Minnesota.

Experience Talks is a weekly public radio magazine that shares the experience of dynamic Baby Boomers and beyond in a way that communicates across generations.

 

Community Development Partners is a forward-thinking organization based in California and focused on meeting the housing needs of local citizens through the thoughtful planning and development of life-enhancing affordable communities.

Friendly House is a non-profit neighborhood center and social service agency that delivers EngAGE programming in Portland.

The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) provides excellent arts education in the visual and performing arts at an affordable cost to students of all ages. Along with a vibrant arts education program, MAC hosts theater, music and dance performances, gallery exhibitions, and other special events.

AARP Oregon is a trusted and positive force for social change as we age by informing, engaging in, and advocating for practical solutions to help people attain financial and health security, and enabling all to remain valued and actively engaged whether at work or in community.

 

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News from Cascadian Terrace: Painting T-Shirts

Posted on October 10, 2017 by EngAGE

EngAGE CAO Nancy Goodhart was visiting Cascadian Terrace Senior Apartments in Portland, OR, when she took these photos of residents at work in the art class. She observed, “Serious deliberation before brushes touched the shirts!”

 

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