News from Metro Compton: Fitness, Gardening, Tech, and Birthdays
Residents at The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, stay active and engaged inside and outside! This month the Fitness Class worked on dumbbell exercises, punching/kicking techniques, ball movement, and stationary chair exercises.
The Garden Club meets once a month to discuss garden issues and needs. Residents go out to the garden to water it and clean it up. This month, residents received seeds of different crops and solutions to spray in garden for bugs, all provided by EngAGE.
Computer/Tech Help Class promotes a friendly atmosphere in which residents can bring their computers, tablets, and cell phones to receive help operating them. Useful tips and tricks on different aspects of technology are provided.
At the monthly birthday celebration, residents enjoyed delicious food, light refreshment, cake, and raffles, all provided by EngAGE.
EngAGE changes lives by transforming affordable senior and multigenerational apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity.
~ Sandra Vargas, Program Director
Posted in Community, Community News, Cooking/Gardening, Exercise/Sports, Metro Compton, Technology
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from BSAC and NoHo SAC: Burbank Chamber Orchestra’s Brass Band
Residents from Southern California’s Burbank Senior Arts Colony and North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony enjoyed sharing a beautiful 4th of July BBQ out on the patio at BSAC. The Burbank Chamber Orchestra’s Brass Band performed the classics while the crowd feasted on hot dogs, potato salad, chips, and watermelon, with cookies and ice cream for dessert. The weather was as lovely as the event!
EngAGE catalyzes the development of Arts Colonies that offer unique creative amenities such as art studios, galleries, and theaters.
~ Megan Hocking, Program Director
News from Metro Chinatown and Park Plaza: Summer Celebrations
Before the end of the season, residents at The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, enjoyed their annual summer cookout/ birthday celebration. EngAGE and WSH Management collaborated to provide residents with a delicious meal, light refreshments, and cake. Raffles were provided by EngAGE, and the weather was perfect for rooftop dancing to music played by DJ Bang Bang.
~ Sandra Vargas, Program Director
Tanya Kutukdjian, Programs Assistant at Park Plaza Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, reports: We had a great time during the 4th of July event with entertainer, Vrezh. The residents came to the party dressed up in their patriotic outfits. We started with the national anthem, then listened to Vrezh play more patriotic music with some residents joining in on the singing. After that, we had some international music and the residents danced the night away. As always, we had the regulars who entertained us with their dance moves and our singers who shared their favorite songs. Many of the residents were able to share this night with their grandchildren, which is always a nice treat.
~ Elizabeth Sampson, Program Director
EngAGE changes lives by transforming affordable senior and multigenerational apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity.
Posted in Community, Community News, Metro Chinatown, Park Plaza
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, WSH Management
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News from Tavarua: Gardening and Art
The vegetable garden at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, is producing fine looking tomatoes for one of our residents. She has wonderful success with her use of chicken manure! We meet monthly to share our best growing techniques.
Tavarua has a new art class with a new art teacher, Mary Stabile. Classes are twice a month. Recently, the residents worked on a still life of a kettle. Here you can see the teacher going over step-by-step how to approach this painting.
Research demonstrates that participating in arts activities improves the health and quality of life of older people.
~ Tracy Ligon, Program Director
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Cooking/Gardening, Tavarua
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from ACE/121: Life Drawing and Cyanotypes
Residents at ACE/121 in Glendale, CA, enjoy the second open Life Drawing class. We hold them in the evening for 3 hours. The model and artists usually move through poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes. This allows the artists to practice quick sketching skills as well as perspective and detail work. It’s a pleasant event, quiet and productive.
Cathy Immodino, an exhibition artist in the Reimagining America exhibition recently held at the ACE/121 gallery, teaches a cyanotype workshop outside the gallery open to residents and the general public. Cyanotype is a method of using sunlight to develop images.
EngAGE catalyzes the development of Arts Colonies that offer unique creative amenities such as art studios, galleries, and theaters.
~ Ben Evans, Program Director/Gallery Curator
Posted in ACE/121 (Glendale), Art/Architecture, Community News
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Buckingham: Cookout and Craft Class
EngAGE and WSH collaborated to put together a wonderful summer cookout/ birthday celebration for residents of Buckingham Senior Apartments in Los Angeles, CA. They enjoyed delicious food, light refreshments, and a tasty piece of cake. Residents danced the afternoon away and won raffles.
Residents gather twice a month for Jewelry & Craft class, a hands on experience which tunes their fine motor skills while they’re getting creative. Beautiful jewelry was the result in this class!
EngAGE changes lives by transforming affordable senior and multigenerational apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and creativity.
~ Sandra Vargas, Program Director
Posted in Buckingham, Community, Community News, Hand-Crafting
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, WSH Management
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