In December, EngAGE Program Director Lourdes Torres and WSH Management hosted The Grove Holiday Event. The residents of Grove Senior Apartments in Garden Grove, CA, loved the delicious luncheon catered by Porto’s Bakery. Residents enjoyed celebrating this holiday with their community, as well as sharing past holiday memories with each other.
EngAGE changes lives by transforming affordable senior and multigenerational apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity.
Program Director: Lourdes Torres
Event Date: December 21, 2018
Made possible with support from WSH Management
The Grove Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community
Enthusiasm was contagious as residents talked excitedly about what sort of products they could offer; ultimately crocheted afghans, knitted children’s beanies, soaps, and candles were set up in a pleasing display. Art fair attendees were able to learn about the EngAGE programs and about the residents in personal ways that boosted confidence and pride in craftsmanship. Residents worked for over two months to generate work for the sale, which included everything from creating, marketing, and packaging the work for purchase. Discussions with the Cascadian Terrace EngAGE Program Manager about pricing and display techniques provided additional professional support to residents in the basics of the craft business. All in all, it was a wonderful and inspiring contribution to the Wildwood Arts Fair. Residents are already talking about what they’ll create next year!
