Category Archives: Tavarua

Tavarua Senior Apartments: Grocery Grab and Helpful Honda Surprise

Residents felt the love last week in the form of free groceries, thanks to two wonderful organizations. Nolan Meija, a Carlsbad teen, created a free grocery shopping service called Grocery Grab, which he and his classmates at Sage Creek High … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Extra Point Appreciation Dinner

“Trust your impact” is a quote that rings true to The Extra Point crew. At Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, the young Extra Point volunteers serve dinner to residents once a month. But at the 2nd annual Appreciation/Back to … Continue reading

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EngAGE Nominated for San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Award

EngAGE is nominated for the San Diego Housing Federation 2019 Ruby Award for Outstanding Service to Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments, Carlsbad, CA. The event is May 16th at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego, CA,  5:30 – 9:00 pm. … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Craft and Cookies

Tavarua Holiday Craft Girlfriends Care, a volunteer group of women from Carlsbad, CA, visited Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA. Girlfriends Care connects volunteers to meaningful outreach projects and offers a smorgasbord of opportunities in the San Diego area. The … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Extra Point Brings Dinner and Music

In November, residents attended our monthly Extra Point event where families from the surrounding community came to Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, and served a free dinner to the residents.  This month, in a very special addition to the … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Cooking

Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA,  enjoyed tortellini spinach soup from a cooking class, given by Program Director, Tracy. This dish was healthy and very tasty.  We discussed how to modify the recipe to suit individual tastes and diet … Continue reading

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News from Tavarua: Creative Arts

At Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, residents enjoy creative arts activities. Research demonstrates that participating in arts activities improves the health and quality of life of older people. ~ Tracy Ligon, Program Director  

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