EngAGE Stories

News from Cotton’s Point: In the Holiday Spirit – Part Two

Posted on February 5, 2019 by EngAGE

San Clemente High School brings holiday cheer

San Clemente High School ASB (Associated Student Body) students took a study break from their semester finals to spread holiday cheer at Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA, in December. Students showed up with crazy holiday sweaters, homemade cookies, and plenty of holiday spirit. “Jingle Bell Rock” and the traditional song, “Jingle Bells,” could be heard throughout the corridors of Cotton’s Point. The ASB is the student government that supports and develops all of the extra-curricular interests of the student body of San Clemente High School.

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: December 10, 2018
Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community

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News from Cotton’s Point: In the Holiday Spirit – Part One

Posted on February 4, 2019 by EngAGE

December’s celebration at Cotton’s Point in San Clemente, CA, brought holiday cheer, a time for reflection, and joy in sharing the holiday with their neighbors, while enjoying a scrumptious meal prepared by EngAGE staff. San Clemente’s Family Assistance Ministries provided a full holiday dinner, which consisted of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, stuffing, and delicious desserts. FAM provided additional gift certificates to help support the event. While the residents enjoyed their meal, they listened to holiday music and watched a “Reflection of 2018 with EngAGE” slideshow organized by Maggie Lappe, an Our Lady of Fatima student. Cotton’s Point residents enjoyed looking back at 2018 to celebrate their everlasting friendships and their EngAGE programming.

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

Program Director: Jennifer Fallon
Date: December 21, 2018
Made possible with support from Family Assistance Ministries
Cottons Point Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community

Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) is a faith based non -profit located in San Clemente, CA. They operate a homeless prevention program that includes a food bank, rental and utility assistance, and other basic needs. They serve the communities of San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and Mission Viejo. Call 949-492-8477 to inquire further.

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News from Buckingham: Staying Healthy, Staying EngAGEd

Posted on February 3, 2019 by EngAGE

Get Fit with David

Residents of Buckingham Senior Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, get fit with their instructor, David, every Friday at 4 p.m. The Fitness Class provides high- and low-impact workouts which allow residents to improve their strength. David also conducts a walking class and teaches residents how to prepare meals for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Residents Community Meeting

Program Director Sandra Vargas invited residents to the community room to share their interests and ideas for future programming at Buckingham. The purpose of this meeting was to connect with residents to find out which of our current classes are working well for them, and how EngAGE can better serve them in the future.

Garden Club

The Garden Club meets once a month to discuss garden issues and needs. Residents venture out to the garden to water it and clean it up. In February, residents will be sprucing up the garden with new soil provided by WSH Management, and planting new seeds provided by EngAGE.

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

Program Director: Sandra Vargas
Buckingham Senior Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community.

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News from ACE/121: Studio One Eleven Wins SCDF Award

Posted on February 2, 2019 by EngAGE

In December, Studio One Eleven was honored with an SCDF Citation Award for Affordable Housing for their design of ACE/121, our family arts colony in Glendale, CA, developed by Meta Housing Corporation. SCDF brings together the best minds who care about, and who are leading the next generation of real estate development in Southern California.

ACE/121 is currently featured in the Community Spotlight on our EngAGE website.

You can also learn more about the design and development of ACE/121 here on the Studio One Eleven website, and here on the Meta Housing Corporation website.

Talented ACE/121 resident artist Yervard Zadorian working in the Maker Space, painting a beautiful winter scene. (Photo courtesy of Studio One Eleven)

EngAGE catalyzes the development of Arts Colonies that offer unique creative amenities such as art studios, galleries, and theaters.

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News from Vermont: Harvest/Birthday Celebration

Posted on February 1, 2019 by EngAGE

Residents of the Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, attended the November Harvest/Birthday Celebration where they enjoyed a hot chicken dinner with all the fixings, light refreshments, and cake. A gift card raffle was held by EngAGE and the appreciative winners included residents of all ages. Families loved dancing to music provided by DJ Bang Bang, a popular Florence-Firestone area disc jockey.

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

Program Director: Sandra Vargas
Event Date: November 20, 2018

Vermont Family Apartments is a Meta Housing Corporation community

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Experience Talks 2/3: Kimberly Haynes and David Vito Gregoli

Posted on January 31, 2019 by EngAGE

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.

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 3, 2019 @ 5:30 PM PT
KIMBERLY HAYNES
DAVID VITO GREGOLI
Host: DR. CONNIE CORLEY

UPDATE: This show did not air as scheduled due to storm-related technical problems at KPFK. It will be rescheduled.

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 her website: 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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Tim Carpenter at Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellows Gathering

Posted on January 30, 2019 by EngAGE

This past weekend, EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter enjoyed a reunion with The Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellows at La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs, CA. Tim was honored to be a recipient of a 2016/17 Stanton Fellowship. Stanton Fellows are defined as “the most knowledgeable, inquisitive, ambitious, influential and highly networked leaders – the ones who are best positioned to identify and solve a thorny problem.”

You can learn more about the Stanton Fellowship here, and read Tim’s thoughts at the conclusion of his life-changing two-year journey here.

Tim: “Dinner with friends including Johng Ho Song, and early morning hike. Great hanging with The Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellows. Inspired and grateful.”