Experience Talks 10/13: BSAC Writing for Life Class with Sarah Jacobus

Posted on October 1, 2020 by EngAGE

Register now: https://bit.ly/3jltnug

Then check your email for a link to attend.

Instructor Sarah Jacobus (top row center in photo below) facilitated her first virtual creative writing class for Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents on Zoom back in April. She says, “It was a blast!” She gave two Zoom tutorials earlier that week for regulars in the class so that when the virtual class started, everyone was ready to hop on. Sarah mixed things up for her students, offering some writing, some TimeSlips storytelling, some poetry, and more. The class has been an ongoing success. As Sarah observed, “The hunger for contact is so strong right now, even for those who are not living alone.”

Instructor Sarah Jacobus’ virtual writing class at Burbank Senior Artists Colony respond to a prompt asking what they’re doing daily to help get through sheltering in place.

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A Time to Show Compassion and Hope

Posted on September 30, 2020 by EngAGE

EngAGE and IHO (Innovative Housing Opportunities) collaborated on a project with a mission to reach out to others to show compassion and hope during this time of isolation and fear. They invited residents at Parc Derian Apartments, a family community in Irvine, CA, and Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA, to make greeting cards for Woodbridge Manor, an older adult community in Irvine served by IHO.

At Parc Derian, EngAGE purchased supplies for eight participating families. Regional Program Director Meloney Morse hosted Zoom classes where they decorated their greeting cards together. At The Magnolia @ Highland, Program Director Alma Wright provided watercolor supplies from EngAGE to five participating residents, and worked with them to make cards.

With our combined numbers, we ended up with enough beautiful cards to deliver to all 170 grateful residents at Woodbridge, with hopes that spirits are lifted and new pen pal relationships are made!

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Welcome to the Team: Liv Shaffer

Posted on September 29, 2020 by EngAGE

Liv Schaffer is the Program Director for Crescent Park in Richmond, CA.

Liv Schaffer, Program Director, Northern California – Ms. Schaffer received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dominican University of California in 2013, and has since designed a career that weaves together her own artistic practice with arts accessibility, education, and community engagement. Liv works as a professional dancer—performing, choreographing, and teaching locally and nationally—and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco where she directs Dance Generators, an intergenerational dance company. Liv has designed and implemented arts programming in a variety of settings, including senior housing, public schools, healthcare, veteran, and foster care centers, and festivals. Originally from Chicago, Liv now resides in Oakland, California, and loves strong coffee, live music, taking walks, and cooking with friends. 

Quote from Liv: “I’m excited to join the EngAGE team and look forward to sharing my access to the local artistic community with the residents of Crescent Park! I hope to spark some reciprocal and energizing conversations around creativity and aging while, as always, building my network of folks with whom I can share joy.”

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Work for EngAGE: Program Director – After School Program and Older Adult Communities

Posted on September 28, 2020 by EngAGE

Program Director for three communities in Ontario, Pomona, and San Bernardino, CA.

EngAGE is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual, with strong communication and social skills to build a strong and healthy senior arts community, and to coordinate after school programming for our younger residents.

After school: Work with identified partner organization to coordinate, manage, and oversee after school program for school age children. Organize, schedule and facilitate on site programs in the areas of Education, Art and Creativity, Intergenerational, and Community Building.

Older Adults: Direct health and wellness, lifelong learning, creativity, and community building programs for independent older adult communities.

Please note: Condition of employment for all positions at EngAGE requires LiveSCAN criminal background check.

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Experience Talks 9/29: Yolonda Wilson, PhD

Posted on September 27, 2020 by EngAGE

Register now: https://bit.ly/33Bxn2U

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Work for EngAGE! Two Additional Positions Available – Portland, OR and North Hollywood, CA

Posted on September 24, 2020 by EngAGE

Social Service Coordinator

Portland, OR

Two independent older adult communities.

20 hours weekly @ $15.00 / hour

The EngAGE Social Service Coordinator works closely with the residents to help ensure their social service needs are met and that they are able to continue to age in place and enjoy a high quality of life.

EngAGE Program Director

North Hollywood, CA

20 – 25 hours weekly @ $19.00 per hour

EngAGE is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual, with strong communication and social skills to build a strong and healthy senior arts community, through our whole person approach to creative living with programs provided in the arts, wellness and education and community building.

Visit our website for job descriptions and information about how to apply.

Please note: Condition of employment for all positions at EngAGE requires LiveSCAN criminal background check.

Thank you for your interest in EngAGE!

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Work for EngAGE! Two Positions Available

Posted on September 21, 2020 by EngAGE

After School Program Director

Ontario, CA

Non-exempt, part time: 15- 17 hours weekly @ $17.00 – $19.00 / hour

Monday – Friday    3:00 – 5:00pm + prep & admin hours    January – December

EngAGE Program Director

Two Older Adult Independent Apartment Communities: Pomona and San Bernardino

Non-exempt, part time: 15 hours weekly / $19.00 per hour

Visit our website for job descriptions and information about how to apply.

Please note: Condition of employment for all positions at EngAGE requires LiveSCAN criminal background check.

Thank you for your interest in EngAGE!

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