My Medicare Matters from the National Council on Aging offers this helpful guide to Medicare enrollment. Visit their website for more useful information.
Were You Born in 1952? A Complete Guide to Enrolling in Medicare
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A Warm Thank You to the Poets at the EngAGE in Creativity Party for the Arts at BSAC
April is National Poetry Month, an annual event founded in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. It is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives.
Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE C.A.O., sent along these photos to acknowledge the talented poets who performed at our own celebration of poetry during the recent EngAGE in Creativity party at Burbank Senior Artists Colony in Burbank, CA. Thank you, poets!
The poets, left to right: Jo Lynda Blake, Dolly Britton, Kit Harper, Abigail Howard
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director joins the enthusiastic audience in a round of applause for the poets who performed at the EngAGE in Creativity party.
~ Photo Credit: Miles Morse
This event is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
On the Move: Older Adult Transportation Info Event on 4/28
On the Move Riders Club presents an Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up Event in partnership with Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center on Friday, April 28th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM .
Come learn everything there is to know about using public transportation. Programming will include services geared to the older adult audience. For more information contact Lilly Ortiz at 213.922.2299 or email at ortizl@metro.net.
Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center
5056 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Register for FREE tickets at eventbrite.com.
The event is accessible by Metro bus or rail.
To plan your trip use the trip planner at metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO.
On the Move Riders Club connects you to new friends who can teach you about going Metro. Learn from peers who know the ins and outs of getting around on public transportation – then take a test ride together. Club activities are tailored to each group, and can range from group sightseeing trips to one-on-one training for outings to the store, to the doctor or anywhere else you want to go.
On the Move Riders Club has groups throughout Los Angeles County.
News from Pacific Avenue Arts Colony: Art Show Opening Reception for Regina Argentin
Join us at PacArts for the opening reception for this exciting show!
Regina Argentin received her BFA at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Upon graduation she moved to NYC to pursue her passion as a fine artist. She participated in several shows and fellowship residencies. She then returned to to her native city of Los Angeles to work in the film industry as an art director. She is a professional working artist who exhibits, teaches, and has also established her own fine and decorative arts business.
Her collectors include: Lee Iacocca, F. Lee Bailey, Neil Diamond, Liz and Allen Johnson, Norman Lear, Wendy Goldberg, Jean Pierre Jeunet, Lord Montague, Citibank, and the Four Seasons.
~ Helene Weinberg, Program Director
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging, LA County Arts & Culture
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Encore.org Announces “Generation to Generation” Kick-Off Event April 20th
Life itself is more enriching when all generations are brought together and we’re able to learn and grow from each other’s journey. This concept has given life to a national movement from our friends at Encore.org, called Generation to Generation, which seeks to bridge all generations and make an impact on the lives of young children – the eventual leaders of tomorrow – at locations such as public libraries, early learning centers, and elementary schools.
Generation to Generation Los Angeles (Gen2Gen LA) is focused on mobilizing adults 50+ to volunteer and mentor children ages 0-8 within Los Angeles County. The campaign is taking root in Los Angeles through a pilot program, which begins in April. Gen2Gen LA aims to recruit 150 older adult volunteers to impact the lives of 1,200 children by June of 2017. This Los Angeles initiative is made possible by a seed grant from the Eisner Foundation and Social Venture Partners.
Here’s how you can participate:
Gen2Gen LA Kick-Off!
Event Details: Speakers (Council member Jose Huizar (invited), Scott Hippert), Refreshments, Community Resource Center (tables set up with partners)
Join us for our kickoff celebration as generations come together in the community of Boyle Heights. Hear from community leaders and sign-up on the spot to volunteer and mentor the young children in your community. The open house event will feature a special children’s performance, small bites, and a resource center. Hope to see you there!
Boyle Heights City Hall Community Room
2130 E 1st Street, First Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90033
April 20th
10am to 12pm
About Generation to Generation
Powered by Encore.org and with a network of more than 70 partner organizations, Generation to Generation aims to mobilize one million adults over 50 to help kids who could greatly benefit from more support — shifting the national narrative away from conflict and social isolation, and towards intergenerational community engagement.
Experience Talks 4/16: Matt Perry and Dr. Steve Pantilat
Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and now syndicated on up to 100 Pacifica Network stations! Experience Talks is produced by the non-profit EngAGE, Inc.
Miss the show? You can always hear it as a podcast on the Listen Page of our website! You’ll also find an archive-in-progress of all of our previous shows there for you to enjoy. New shows are usually posted within 48 hours after broadcast
APRIL 16, 2017
MATT PERRY
and
DR. STEVE PANTILAT
with host TIM CARPENTER
MATT PERRY – Journalist, filmmaker, actor and storyteller Matt Perry has had a 6-year tenure at the California Health Report and created the “Aging With Dignity” news blog. He has interviewed some of the leading thinkers about some of the most critical issues of aging. Matt also created “The World Explained,” a live show he performs at conferences and seminars to break down the barriers between “us” and “them” as people age. Tim Carpenter talks to Matt Perry about trends in aging, empathy, and nothing less than explaining our world.
DR. STEVE PANTILAT – Steve’s new book is LIFE AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS: Expert Advice for Living Well with Serious Illness for Patients and Caregivers. It’s a guide for professionals, families and patients when faced with poor prognosis and the need to talk about chronic and end-of-life issues. Dr. Pantilat is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco; the Alan M. Kates and John M. Burnard Endowed Chair in Palliative Care; and the founding Director of the UCSF Palliative Care Program. Tim Carpenter talks to Dr. Steve Pantilat about what his 27 years of practice in palliative care has taught him about how we can live better, after the diagnosis.
News from The Jasmine: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, residents of The Jasmine at Founder’s Village in Fountain Valley, CA, ate tasty holiday food and danced to The Chris Ross Band. The resident Comedy Group also performed a special skit for an enthusiastic audience.
~ Meloney Morse, Regional Program Director
