News from Bella Vita: Dinner with EngAGE

Posted on February 18, 2019 by EngAGE

In November, EngAGE welcomed our new affordable housing property, Bella Vita in Carson, CA, with a “Meet and Greet” Mexican dinner for all residents to enjoy. Program Director Sandra Vargas distributed surveys to find out the residents’ programming interests. The management company (Solari Enterprises) and EngAGE staff were thrilled with the resident turnout. Residents are looking forward to establishing a daily routine that incorporates EngAGE programming in their lives. EngAGE ended the celebration with a raffle of gift cards.

EngAGE embraces a whole-person approach to creative living, providing college-level programs in the arts, wellness, and lifelong learning.

Program Director:  Sandra Vargas
Event Date:  November 19, 2018

Bella Vita is an Affirmed Housing community.

 

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Spotlight on Pac Arts Resident Ziggy Mrkich: Oscar Nominated Animation Short Film Series

Posted on February 17, 2019 by EngAGE

Experience this year’s best short films the way they were meant to be seen on the big screen! See the entire series at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro on February 23, 2019

Watch the trailer here.

The 91st Annual Academy Awards will be telecast on Sunday, February 24, 2019!

Ziggy Mrkich, resident of the Pacific Avenue Arts Colony in San Pedro, CA, is the founder and festival director of the San Pedro International Film Festival, now in its eighth year. Through the non-profit organization she founded, Ms. Mrkich is launching a Low Power FM (LPFM) radio station in San Pedro, to be announced later this year. (LPFM radio stations broadcast at 100 watts and reach an area with a radius of approximately three and one-half miles.)

Ziggy freelanced as a photographer in her native Australia for several music magazines and national newspapers photographing major acts during the early ’90’s. She began a short career in radio as a deejay until she completed studies in Photography/Film & TV at the Western Australian College of Media Design and Fine Arts. She lived in Croatia from the age of 13 to 19, under the political influence of the former Yugoslavia, and came to the United States in 1995 after spending time in Australia, Toronto, and London. She worked in Hollywood as a development executive for production companies and studios and later curated film festivals in Los Angeles as Program Director.

Ziggy founded and ran the Dubrovnik International Film Festival in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 2003-2006. As Festival Director, guests included Christopher Walken, Emily Watson, John Hurt, Deborah Kara Unger, and Jonathan Tucker. In addition, she has previously worked with the Croatian Consulate in Los Angeles on showcasing programs of Croatian films.

Throughout her photography career, Ziggy participated in several photography exhibitions which have included solo exhibitions in Australia and the US. In 2009, her work was included in the opening of the Annenberg Community Beach House in partnership with the City of Santa Monica for their inaugural Beach Stories exhibition which later went on display at St. John’s Hospital.

Ziggy’s photography has also been used in feature films such as No Strings Attached and Paranormal Activity 2. She is now producing a feature film to be released in 2021.

Program Director: Helene Weinberg
Date: February 23, 2019
The Pacific Avenue Arts Colony is a Meta Housing Corporation community

 

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Art by LBSAC Resident Alva MacNeal Included in Black History Month Museum Exhibit

Posted on February 16, 2019 by EngAGE

Alva McNeal, resident at Long Beach Senior Arts Colony in Long Beach, CA, was one of 18 African American visual artists chosen by the acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs and the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce to be featured in the “Images of Black Life, Culture and History” exhibit at the San Bernadino County Museum. The exhibit, celebrating Black History Month, runs February 1–28, 2019. Everyone at EngAGE, Inc., and LBSAC sends their heartfelt congratulations to Alva on this impressive acknowledgement of her artistic talents. For more information on the exhibition, call the Museum at (909) 798-8608.

 

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News from Magnolia@Highland: Holiday Cards Bring Love and Appreciation

Posted on February 15, 2019 by EngAGE

In San Bernardino, CA, residents of the Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments who participate in the Artist Roundtable every week worked hard creating meaningful holiday cards for family and friends. The holiday cards were designed using watercolors, then sent out to loved ones this holiday season. Residents were thrilled to receive phone calls from recipients expressing how much they love and appreciate the handmade cards they received in the mail.

Research demonstrates that participating in arts activities improves the health and quality of life of older people.

Program Director:  Alma Wright
Date:  December 4, 2018
Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community

 

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Experience Talks 2/17: Kimberly Haynes and David Vito Gregoli

Posted on February 14, 2019 by EngAGE

Experience Talks - EngAGE, Inc.

Experience Talks - EngAGE, Inc.Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:30 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 Ridgecrest/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.

 

Experience Talks - EngAGE, Inc.Miss the show? You can always hear it as a podcast on 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019 @ 5:30 PM PT
KIMBERLY HAYNES
DAVID VITO GREGOLI
Host: DR. CONNIE CORLEY

Rescheduled from a previous air date. 

Kimberly Haynes has a passionate approach to life which is reflected clearly through the music she creates. Her life’s work has included the study of music from around the world. Those influences, along with her intense love for humanity, have guided her musical craft. She has released two albums since 2016. Her first album, Awaken Me, won Album of the Year in 2017 on ONE WORLD RADIO and her second album, In Dreams, was dubbed an “instant MASTERpiece” in Common Grounds magazine.  Learn more at www.musicmedicinewoman.com

 

David Vito Gregoli is a producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist who creates genre-defying music that is fresh and expansive.  Vito has collaborated with noteworthy artists, producing and playing in Pop, Rock, and Country genres, as well as specializing in New Age and World Music.  www.VitoGregoliMusic.com

 

 

 

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News from Cotton’s Point: Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2019 by EngAGE

The younger generation is keeping Valentine’s Day alive, fun, and special at Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA.

Did you know that every year more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of chocolates are sold across the country?

Did you know that February 14th is the second largest card-giving day of the year?

The Visits of Love Club of San Clemente High School decided to keep up the Valentine’s Day tradition. Students made over 80 cards and delivered them to the residents. They wanted to make sure each resident was feeling the love this February.

The Visits of Love Club has made a lot of friends here at Cotton’s Point. The students come to their potlucks and holiday parties, and participate in making crafts throughout the year. Friendships are formed and memories are made.

We wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day from Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments!

EngAGE connects across generations, helping older adults become involved with younger people in their communities as mentors, sages, and neighbors.

Program Director: Jennifer Fallon

Date February 8, 2019
Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community.

 

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News from Andalucía: Holiday Party

Posted on February 12, 2019 by EngAGE

Residents at Andalucía Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA, enjoyed another holiday meal together. WSH apartment manager Louis worked hard to make a fun party with wine and Chinese food, and he served it all himself!

Louis double checking all the details and schematics, and setting up the Chinese food and wine.

Tables full of residents relaxing and telling stories. At left: Rosa and Donna. At right: Carole and Jarome Baker with friend.

It takes a village. Program Director Elizabeth Sampson had to move fast when plating and serving 45 people.

It all worked out in the end, a great party was achieved, and all had a good time.

EngAGE changes lives by transforming affordable senior and multigenerational apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity.

Program Director: Elizabeth Sampson
Event Date:  December 21, 2018
Made possible with support from WSH Management
Andalucia Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community

 

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