Experience Talks 1/31: “The Fourth Noble Truth”

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01 - KPFK ListenLiveButtonTune 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.

 

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SUNDAY, 1/31 @ 5 PM PT
“THE FOURTH NOBLE TRUTH”
Producer: DAVID KOHNER ZUCKERMAN
Cast: HARRY HAMLIN & KRISTEN KERR
with host DR. CONNIE CORLEY


The Fourth Noble Truth feature film synopsis: After being convicted of road rage, playboy movie star Aaron Redmond is sentenced to individual meditation lessons with a Buddhist meditation teacher named Rachel who frowns upon his bad boy lifestyle. In each of their encounters, Rachel teaches Aaron one essential truth, and avoids his patterned flirtations. But soon their mutual attraction forces both Aaron and Rachel to rethink their life choices, or risk losing love.

David Kohner ZuckermanDAVID KOHNER ZUCKERMAN is the President of DKZ Films and producer, along with Jillian Stein, of “The Fourth Noble Truth.” His last film, “Strictly Sexual” has become the most watched movie of all-time on www.Hulu.com. It was so popular that Hulu will be launching a series based on the movie later this year. David’s recent “All I Want for Christmas” was very successful for the Hallmark Channel, and he has served as a producer on the films “Catalina Trust,” “Chump Change,” and “Caught in the Act.” For many years, he ran Development for Silver Lion Films, where he worked on movies such as “Man on Fire” and “Crocodile Dundee in L.A.” He is a member of the Producers Guild of America, a licensed psychotherapist, and a frequent contributor to magazines such as “Writer” and “Soma.” Additionally, David heads both www.VirtualPitchFest.com and www.ScriptCoach.com.

Harry HamlinHARRY HAMLIN has been working steadily as an actor for three decades, and was a regular on AMC’s hit show “Mad Men.” Harry also recently appeared in “Army Wives,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Veronica Mars,” and Hallmark’s film, “You Lucky Dog.” Married to the beautiful Lisa Rinna, the duo starred in the TV Land reality series, “Harry Loves Lisa,” that coincided with the launch of Harry’s memoir, “Full Frontal Nudity.” Many will remember Harry for his memorable role as attorney Michael Kuzak on Steven Bochco’s “L.A. Law” for which he garnered three consecutive Emmy nominations. No stranger to film, Hamlin played against Adam Sandler in “Strange Wilderness,” starred as Perseus in the cult favorite “Clash of the Titans,” and was the lead in the ground-breaking, gay-themed “Making Love.” Harry has been named “People” Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, and when not honing his craft, is an active environmentalist.

Kristen Kerr

 

KRISTEN KERR was a top fashion model before booking her first major film, David Lynch’s “Inland Empire,” soon after arriving in Hollywood. Many award-winning shorts followed, as well as a lead in “Strictly Sexual,” and roles in the hit comedy “Old School” and Showtime’s popular “Dexter.” She lives in LA with her family.

 

 

 

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Burbank Senior Artists Colony News

12-01-BSAC“Senior Moments” showcased the acting talents of members of the Film & TV Acting Class taught by Tracey Rooney. Neo Ensemble Theatre provides funding for the class thanks to a grant from the Kathryn Joosten Project. This culminating event featured scenes, monologues, and original excerpts from residents’ lives and experiences. Wine and cheese were served.

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The Beverly Belles Holiday Sing Along is an annual event that features the amazing 1950s style of the Beverly Belles. Residents sang along with the harmonies and melodies of this dynamic trio. Food, wine, fun, and holiday cheer were enjoyed by all.

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Resident Artist Liz Gould shares her experience sculpting polymer clay in a weekly creative class.

 

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Fitness trainer Jack Witt loves living in Los Angeles and wants to share that love with EngAGE residents. He plans field trip excursions and takes residents of EngAGE properties on tours of local sites. The December trip was to the Los Angeles Zoo.

 

 

~ Sidni Appleseed Myles, MPH – Seniors Programs Director

EngAGE offers a variety of classes, workshops, and special programs at each of our communities. These posts highlight just a small sample.

 

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Lifetime Arts at the Library

Lifetime Arts logoEngAGE brings creative classes to senior apartment communities; Lifetime Arts takes another approach, bringing creative classes for seniors to public libraries. Read an informative article about them on Next Avenue: How Library Classes in the Arts Are Changing Aging. EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter agrees with their philosophy: “Let’s get beyond bingo!”

 

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Dr. Bill Thomas and the Age of Disruption Tour

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“What if nearly everything we think we know about aging is wrong? Our culture tells us that aging will change us against our will, and for the worse. What if we decided to change aging and begin to approach life’s most dangerous game with the skill and enthusiasm it requires?” -Dr. Bill Thomas


Dr. Thomas created the Age of Disruption Tour to introduce audiences to a very simple but fundamentally counter-cultural concept — AGING equals GROWTH. The tour features a series of events in each city capped by Dr. Thomas’ signature evening performance, Life’s Most Dangerous Game. The performance channels inspiration from the ancient Greeks in the form of a “non-fiction” theatrical stage production featuring the unconventional pairing of a physician (Dr. Thomas) and a musician, Nate Silas Richardson.

The Tour will be in Orange County on 3/31 and San Diego on 4/1. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 1st, exclusively at www.DrBillThomas.org. [EngAGE Founder and Executive Director  Tim Carpenter was a speaker in two cities for Dr. Thomas’ 2014 “Second Wind” tour.]

Learn more about Dr. Thomas and his work in this recent Washington Post interview.

 

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Museum Free-for-All Day on Saturday, January 30th

Every year in January a group of marketing and communications professionals from top museums all over Southern California band together to create a special day where citizens can explore some of our region’s fine institutions free of charge. Get the details here and enjoy a free day at some fabulous museums! [Thanks to Experience Talks host/producer John Semper Jr. for the link.]

 

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Worth Repeating: International Perspective: China’s Aging Population Crisis

“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 1/20/15:

WORTH-REPEATINGFrom NPR:

“A decade from now, about 2025, experts predict that China’s population will peak — reaching as high as 1.4 billion — and begin to steadily decline. Some of them are predicting that a shrinking, aging population could lead to a national crisis. One way to peer into the future is to visit a county in eastern China that pioneered population controls a decade before the rest of the country — and is now feeling their impact.” See what’s happening right now in one county.

From the Seattle Times:

“Facing a rapidly aging population and inadequate infrastructure to meet the projected needs, the Chinese government a few years ago began cutting red tape and costs in an effort to get foreign companies with expertise in the field to open senior-care facilities in the country.” Learn more here about how Seattle-based companies such as Cascade Healthcare and Merrill Gardens are importing the West’s idea of senior care to China.

 

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Steadfast Management Company Supports EngAGE

We posted in December that EngAGE was delighted to be chosen by Steadfast Management Company for charitable support during the holiday season. Their generosity was felt at Solara Court, Villa Anaheim, and Cottons Point where forty residents hand-crafted greeting cards to the troops–both here and overseas–and donated useful personal items for them, such as socks, toothbrushes, and soap. Steadfast handled all of the event supplies as well as the mailings.

In addition, Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE V.P., reports that Steadfast also has made a generous cash donation to EngAGE. We sincerely thank Robert Gasteiger, Vice President of Marketing, and everyone at Steadfast Management for your support of our programs!

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