News from The Piedmont

Posted on January 24, 2012 by EngAGE

There was abundant holiday cheer at The Piedmont in December! The monthly birthday celebration was combined with the holiday dinner dance, the annual Arts & Crafts Fair shared senior-made work, and the seniors and students in the Country Day mentoring program for 5th graders made cinnamon holiday ornaments. All this plus the usual engaging programs, including a book club, art classes, computer coaching, gardening, exercising, and more!

Contributed by Sidni Myles

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News from Villa Anaheim

Posted on January 23, 2012 by EngAGE

In addition to holiday celebrations, December at Villa Anaheim brought residents a rousing game of pictionary, a current affairs discussion group, a physical therapist who discussed the risks of falling and how to counter them, and lots of coupon clipping. The coupons are mailed by EngAGE staff several times a year for distribution to the dependants of military personnel living abroad. Classes in art, computer use, and exercise continue, along with food distribution programs, and more!

Contributed by Nancy Goodhart

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One Downtown L.A. Intersection, 1934 and Today

Posted on January 22, 2012 by EngAGE

FYIClick here to see the dramatic changes that have happened to this intersection in the last 78 years! Photo by William Snyder, L.A. Times staff photographer.

 

 

 

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Experience Talks 1/21: “Red Tails” & the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy

Posted on January 19, 2012 by EngAGE

 

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time 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! You can also hear previous shows on the Listen Page of our Experience Talks website.

This week: “Red Tails” and the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy

Host Bobbee Zeno recently orchestrated the West Coast reception and screening of “Red Tails” for the LA Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Saturday, he and a distinguished panel will discuss whether or not the film did justice to the airmen’s legacy. The lines will be open for public comment, so you’re invited to share your opinion.

 

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News from The Jasmine

Posted on January 19, 2012 by EngAGE

Residents at The Jasmine enjoy regular exercise and walking classes, community gardening, a healthy eating class that includes cooking and enjoying meals together, and more. In December, a group of enthusiastic crafters in the Crafts Class had an active month preparing Christmas decorations and gifts. See their lovely results in these photographs!

Contributed by Nancy Goodhart

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Drumming as Exercise

Posted on January 18, 2012 by EngAGE

EXERCISEEngAGE community residents enjoy participating in drum circles because they’re an opportunity to be musically creative and to have fun. But drumming has become a popular exercise activity, too: “Drums Alive classes combine traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythm of drums. Instead of beating on a drum, however, people whack a large exercise ball with a pair of drumsticks, unleashing their inner rock stars. The beauty of Drums Alive is that anyone can do it, regardless of age, fitness level or physical limitations, and drumming in a group fosters a sense of community, proponents say.” Read more on CNN Health here.

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News from Casa Bonita

Posted on January 17, 2012 by EngAGE

In addition to exercise classes, computer classes, ESL Bingo, social service advocacy, and more, in December, Casa Bonita residents enjoyed a visit from the entertaining Irish group, the Bealltine Players, who performed songs and stories. Also, the Altamed organization had a community table-top Flu Clinic in the Casa Bonita clubhouse for the residents. Between the hours of 9am-1pm, residents had the convenient opportunity to come down to the clubhouse and receive their flu shots. Altamed also shared medical information and resources with the residents and answered their medical questions.

Contributed by Vanessa Martin

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