We welcome John Blackard as our new Administrative Assistant to the engAGE staff. He brings incredible skills, including aging and disability resource information services; bilingual support; event coordination; public speaking and presentations; administrative and programmatic support to volunteers, nonprofits and aging service providers; developing and delivering trainings; and creating partnerships with organizations and agencies. He

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Sunday Funday, 9/11 Day of Service project held on September 8, 2024. 13 adults and 10 youth adults volunteered in an intergenerational service project at Legend Oaks Rehabilation Center. They socialized with the residents and helped them play Bingo, make bird feeders, created crafts and

Congratulations to all of our award winners who were recognized at our 2024 Spirit of Service Awards Luncheon. Thank you for your service and dedication, we appreciate our volunteers!   15 Years of Service Jim Brinkman  Shirley Brinkman  Del Goss Sonja Hemmes  Francie Mahar  Mike Wadino (Left to Right) Fred Lugo, Delwin Goss, Sonja Hemmes,

Thank You Spirit of Service Sponsors, Donors and Grantors We'd like to say a big Thank You to our sponsors, donors and grantors for helping make our 2024 Spirit of Service Awards a success.  We appreciate your continued support.   Cindy Gunderson Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Meals on Wheels Central Texas   Texas Health

Please join us at the Aging Is Living! Conference October 8, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Norris Conference Center 2525 W. Anderson Lane Austin, Texas 78757   This will be an educational event featuring speakers and follow-up panels to discuss "Emergency Preparedness", "Aging and Brain Health", and Ageism and Social Inclusion".   Box lunches

Join us for our annual 9/11 Day of Service, Sunday Funday on September 8, 2024. This intergenerational activity will take place at Legend Oaks, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 11020 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. There will be music, trivia, snacks, arts and crafts and lots of fun. For more information

Congratulations to engAGE Director, Fred Lugo who received the Willie Kocurek Vital Aging Award from AGE of Central Texas. This award honors an older community member who exemplifies the concept of vital aging and is accomplished in the areas of self-determination, self-sufficiency, civic engagement, and quality of life. Congratulations Fred!

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