Tag Archives: changing aging

Welcome to the Team: CandyJoe Dahlstrom

EngAGE welcomes CandyJoe Dahlstrom, Program Director at Cantabria and Asturias, La Coruña, and Andalucia in the greater Los Angeles area. CandyJoe is a multidisciplinary artist with professional experience in the fields of theater, dance, make-up, costume design, graphic design and … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Crafting/Creating Community

Residents not only celebrate at holiday gatherings, which make sure that everyone feels included and appreciated, they also enjoy the opportunity to be creative. Crafting is a rewarding way to mark a special occasion with a creation of your own; … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Liv Schaffer

Thanks to EngAGE Intergenerational Program Director Liv for #MakingADifference and sharing several lovely resident testimonials.  In Northern California, EngAGE provides a variety of art programming for residents in the communities we serve. Classes culminate with projects such as a beautifully … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Pandemic Food Delivery

When the pandemic hit, EngAGE responded by moving our programming online as much as possible in order to keep our residents connected and active mentally and physically. One vital service that needed to be continued was supplemental food delivery. Our … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Pauline McCourt

Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Program Director Pauline for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Last month, I introduced needle felting to my community’s craft class. While the demonstration and instructions were starting, resident Kristi reluctantly walked in to join the group … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Megan Eldridge

Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Megan for #MakingADifference and sharing the story of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at three of our communities. Megan, the youngest from a big family and a miliary wife and mom, loves to cook for large … Continue reading

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EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Michelle Yu

Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Michelle for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. A resident told me that she didn’t like painting. She actually thought it was boring, but she decided to come to class for the friendship time. It wasn’t … Continue reading

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