“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 4/5/13:
American Cowboy magazine recently interviewed legendary western writer Max Evans. “Evans has published 25 books and won multiple Spur, Wrangler, and Owen Wister awards. Ever the humorist, he has colorful tales about everything from horses and coyotes to his artistic career and growing old.” Read the interview with this fascinating author here. Read another excellent interview here.
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter will be a part of Dr. Bill Thomas’ “Second Wind” tour on April 15th, 1 – 5 p.m., at the Oregon Convention Center’s Portland Ballroom:
BOB FITZGERALD, Senior Fitness Specialist – Bob had a history of childhood illnesses that made him frail and weak. That changed dramatically when he began weight-training in the late 1940s. He went on to be a professional wrestler, then continued working out and coaching other athletes and sports teams on strength and flexibility training. When he was 50, he entered the New York City marathon, finishing in the upper half of the field. He’s certified by many professional organizations, including AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), AIFE (American Institution of Fitness Educators), DSW (Desert Southwest Fitness), and NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine). Today, Bob, now 80 years old and still in excellent condition, specializes in working with older adults as a Senior Fitness Training Specialist, offering motivational presentations, and classes for groups and individuals. Bob shares his thoughts on the value of exercise for older adults.
Friend of EngAGE Glenda Glayzer, who blogs at 
This year’s Symposium “Where you live, how you live” is all about fostering a new direction in late-life living. It’s about creating vibrant spaces of learning, motivation, and activity that take a whole-person approach to creative and healthy aging. Keynote speaker Tim Carpenter will share information about his award-winning organization, EngAGE, and his revolutionary Senior Arts Colonies. Symposium attendees will hear about plans to bring this model to North Carolina! Join us to learn about the current landscape and future plans for aging in NC. Following the keynote session, attendees will participate in experiential workshops designed to provoke innovative thought and encourage the implementation of creative programs with older people and their care partners. The event will wrap with a tour of the Cultural Arts Center, networking and drinks.
