Category Archives: Burbank Senior Artists Colony

EngAGE25 Celebration: First Writing Class

EngAGE Founder Tim Carpenter reflects on the earliest days of creating an organization that would revolutionize the way older adults live and thrive in community: “I taught the first writing class at Heritage Park Duarte, a senior community. We did … Continue reading

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BSAC vs. Piedmont in Third Chair Volleyball Tournament

In July, Piedmont hosted the third installment of the Chair Volleyball Tournament with Burbank Senior Artists Colony, organized by EngAGE Program Director Arnold and long time Team Coach Jack. The afternoon began with some mixed team warm-ups with players from … 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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Marc Mantell Teaches Musical Theater Movement

The Picerne Family Foundation supports programming at the North Hollywood and Burbank Senior Arts Colonies through a new Musical Theatre Movement class led by Marc Mantell, an accredited actor, director, and writer who has taught professional level acting, dance, and … Continue reading

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Black History Month @ Piedmont: The History of Soul Food

At Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, resident Bertha is the driving force behind the annual Black History Month event, and this year our chosen topic was “The History of Soul Food.” At the beginning of February, residents and … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Team: Ernie De Silva

Ernie De Silva, Program Director (BSAC) – Mr. De Silva is a product of the Bushwick housing projects in Brooklyn, New York. It was on those street corners that Ernie got his first tastes of life in front of live audiences. As … Continue reading

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Essay from Megan Hocking, EngAGE Program Director: How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man

How EngAGE Taught Me to be a Creative Con Man by Megan HockingEngAGE Program DirectorBurbank Senior Artists Colony I’m not a joiner. Group projects and icebreakers are a waste of time to me. You can’t be the best at trust falls, … Continue reading

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