News from Pac Arts: Maker Space Training

Allan White designed the Maker Space studio at Pacific Avenue Arts Colony in San Pedro, CA. Who better then to train the artists than him? To utilize the space, the artists must successfully complete a safety orientation and equipment training session. During the four hour session, artists learned how to safely use the saws and drills, and worked on creating frames as a project. Artists received valuable information and had the opportunity to develop new skills that will help them in their careers.

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

~ Helene Weinberg, Program Director

 

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News from Pac Arts: David Dory’s “Omnistic Art” Opens 10/4

Join us for the reception at 6 PM at Pac Arts on Thursday, October 4th. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors will get a free print/poster with their choice of one of five different images! ~ You can visit the artist’s website at www.daviddory.net.


 


~ Helene Weinberg, Program Director

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News from Magnolia@Highland: Art Exhibit 10/2

~ Alma Wright, Program Director

 

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News from Tavarua: Cowboy Jack Entertains

At a recent community event at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, entertainer Cowboy Jack sang country classics while encouraging residents to sing along. He also told some charming stories about his singing experiences along with anecdotes about famous singers. It was a really fun evening!

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

~ Tracy Ligon, Program Director

 

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News from ACE/121: Glendale Festival + Yart Sale

This past weekend was busy for ACE/121, our multigenerational arts colony in Glendale, CA! We had a booth in the Open Arts and Music Festival in Glendale and hosted our first-ever Yart Sale in the paseo in front of our building.

ACE/121 residents CandyJoe Dalhstrom and Julian Callos represented the ACE/121 community at the Glendale Open Arts and Music Festival in DTGlendale this past weekend, the 15th. It was a well-attended event that drew in a local crowd to discover Glendale artists and musicians. We were proud to be there to talk about ACE/121 with passers-by and made some sales, too!

On Sunday morning, residents set up for a late-morning Yart Sale (gently-used goods and resident artworks!) in front of ACE/121 and throughout the day, resident musicians serenaded the crowd with music ranging from traditional Armenian songs to pop, jazz, and original compositions. We have a talented community of artists here.

~ Ben Evans, Programs and Gallery Director

 

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Experience Talks 9/23: Beth Baker

Experience Talks - EngAGE, Inc.

Experience Talks - EngAGE, Inc.Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PDT 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! 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 the Listen Page of 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.

 


SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 @ 5:30 PM PDT
BETH BAKER
with host CYNTHIA FRIEDLOB


Experience Talks welcomes back author BETH BAKER, a long-time freelance writer and editor whose work has appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers, among them the Washington Post, Politico, Washingtonian, Ms., Preservation, and the online sites Next Avenue and Changing Aging. She has written extensively on medical research and aging issues for the AARP Bulletin and was a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Health section. She is the Features Editor of BioScience, the journal of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, where she is also a frequent contributor.

Beth first visited Experience Talks when she was promoting her book about senior housing options entitled, With a Little Help from Our Friends – Creating Community as We Grow Older (Vanderbilt University Press 2014). She also wrote, Old Age in a New Age – The Promise of Transformative Nursing Homes (Vanderbilt University Press 2007). Both books tell the story of grassroots efforts to transform the experience of aging.

Visit her website for more information.

 

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News from Buckingham/Metro Compton/Vermont: Technology and Social Services

EngAGE is committed to assisting our residents with practical learning opportunities and important social services.

Technology

Computer/Tech Class promotes a friendly atmosphere into which residents can bring their computers, tablets, and cell phones to receive help operating them. Residents appreciate the useful tips and tricks they learn about different aspects of technology.

Buckingham Senior Apartments

The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments

 

Social Services/Job Resources

During Social Services/ Job Resources hours, residents receive assistance with mail translation, resumes, and job search.

Vermont Family Apartments

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

~ Sandra Vargas, Program Director

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