Monthly Archives: July 2013
Community Highlights: June – The Making of a Quilt at The Magnolia
Thanks to Site Leader and art teacher Alma Wright at The Magnolia at Highlands for sending these photos and the wonderful stories that were gathered in interviews conducted by Lauren Wright (see her bio below). Keep reading to learn about a group … Continue reading
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Jack Handey Has Made You Laugh
Jack Handey’s long career as a comedy writer pretty much guarantees that he’s made you laugh. Handey sold his first jokes to Steve Allen in 1977. By the ’90s, he was sharing his surrealistic “Deep Thoughts” on “Saturday Night Live” and in novels. He continues to … Continue reading
Rep. John Lewis Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In a preview of this week’s special Moyers & Company exploring the momentous August 1963 March on Washington, Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) walk to the spot in front of the Lincoln Memorial where Lewis, Rev. Martin Luther … Continue reading
Hal Lasko: 97-year-old Computer Artist
“Approaching a century in age, Lasko is now having his work shown for the first time in an art exhibition and also has prints for sale online.” He was in his 80s when he discovered this new artistic career! Click … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Travel Even If You Can’t Travel
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 7/27/12: Many seniors are unable to travel, either because of physical limitations or … Continue reading
Stay Mentally Sharp by Reading
“Can doing mental exercises help your mind stay sharp in old age?” Recent studies suggest that “reading books, writing and engaging in other similar brain-stimulating activities slows down cognitive decline in old age, independent of common age-related neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, people … Continue reading
“Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening at NoHo SAC – Public Invited!
See the “Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening: Monday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free tickets by calling the NoHo Senior Arts Colony at 866-255-1124. In addition to the screening, the evening will feature a talk-back with director Hank Rogerson, the … Continue reading
