Category Archives: Burbank Senior Artists Colony

Highlights from Our EngAGEd Summer: 2021

The EngAGE team provided lively, creative, summer 2021 programming and vital services for the residents of our communities in California and Oregon, even in the face of pandemic challenges and restrictions! Here are just a few highlights. More Summer News … Continue reading

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Random Acts of Kindness Challenge at BSAC

Program Director Megan Hocking reports: Residents at the Burbank Senior Artists Colony in Burbank, CA, are participating in a “Random Acts of Kindness Challenge.” They have committed to completing fifty random acts of kindness. When they complete an act, they … Continue reading

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Burbank Senior Artists Colony: 2020 VISION Published

Congratulations to the creative writers at BSAC! 2020 Vision is the culminating project of “Writing for Life,” the creative writing class led by EngAGE teaching artist Sarah Jacobus. The book is a collection of student work over the first five … Continue reading

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EngAGE Is Thankful: Food Service Partners – Los Angeles County

EngAGE is celebrating Thanksgiving all month! EngAGE is thankful for our wonderful food delivery partners who provide a vital service made even more significant during the pandemic. Megan Hocking, LA County Food Coordinator/Burbank Senior Arts Colony Program Director, reports: The … Continue reading

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EngAGE Is Thankful: Teachers – Polet Zargarian

EngAGE is thankful to be able to provide innovative creative programming to keep our residents engaged. We are thankful for EngAGE teacher Polet Zargarian who teaches art classes at various EngAGE communities. She has worked for EngAGE for over seven … Continue reading

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EngAGE Is Thankful: Teachers – Jack Witt

EngAGE is celebrating Thanksgiving all month! EngAGE is thankful to be able to provide Fitness and Wellness programs that help older adults create and reinforce healthy behaviors to strengthen and retain their independent lifestyles. We are thankful for Jack Witt, … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 10/13: BSAC Writing for Life Class with Sarah Jacobus

Register now: https://bit.ly/3jltnug Then check your email for a link to attend. Instructor Sarah Jacobus (top row center in photo below) facilitated her first virtual creative writing class for Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents on Zoom back in April. She … Continue reading

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