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“Finding Joy in My Smaller Life” by Cynthia Friedlob Published on NextAvenue

This article by EngAGE Websites & Social Media Manager Cynthia Friedlob is on a topic near and dear to her: appreciating the smaller life. It’s today’s Editor’s Pick! Read it here!

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EngAGE Welcomes Diego Guerrera to our Northwest Board of Directors

We are so pleased that Diego Guerrera has joined us. You can see a list of all of our dedicated Northwest Board members here. Diego grew up on Oahu, Hawaii. He is a recent college graduate from Santa Clara University and … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Team: Nirvan Patnaik

EngAGE welcomes Nirvan Patnaik, Program Director at ACE/121, to our staff. Nirvan Patnaik, an actor of South Asian descent, grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and studied theatre performance at the University of Southern California and the British American Drama … Continue reading

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Maria Rojo de Steffey, Executive Director, EngAGE Northwest, Receives Ageless Award

Congratulations to Maria Rojo de Steffey, Executive Director, EngAGE Northwest, and her husband, Dan Steffey, Housing and CFAA Advocate, who were honored with a 2023 Ageless Award. The award is given annually by the Oregon non-profit AGE+ to individuals who … Continue reading

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Next Avenue Publishes Essay by Tim Carpenter: “Life After My Heart Attack”

Life After My Heart Attack “At 62, after working to make healthier choices, I had a heart attack. Here are the lessons that I’m now carrying with me.” ~ Tim Carpenter, EngAGE CEO/Founder Read the essay here.

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ace/121 Resident Art Exhibit

Congratulations to the ace/121 artists who participated in our intergenerational Resident Art Exhibit! The art looked wonderful in the beautiful gallery, and the reception was a treat for everyone. Click here to see our Flickr album of fifty pictures. EngAGE … Continue reading

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Workshop

Residents at The Piedmont welcomed residents from the Burbank Senior Artists Colony and the North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony to share in an exciting workshop provided by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Nasha Thomas, former company member and current … Continue reading

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