The holiday season has begun! October 24 is Diwali and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across the world. It’s a festival of lights and honors new opportunities and happens during harvest time. Many people all over the world celebrate this holiday by lighting candles, wearing new clothes, gathering with family, and enjoying great food. There was even an episode of The Office that writer/actress/producer Mindy Kayling wrote and starred in about this special holiday. As with most holidays, food is a big part of the event. We found some tasty Diwali recipes for you to try. On behalf of everyone at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, have a very Happy Diwali!
Quality time with the ones you love is important. And if it’s with the grandkids, well then, it’s a must! There’s such a special bond between grandparents and grandkids. Helping nurture their creativity is important. And you know us at NoHo Senior Arts Colony. Creativity is right up there on our priority list! So is having fun. Since Halloween is coming up, we scoured the internet and found some awesome ideas for easy and colorful crafts to make with the little ones. Check out the Halloween craft ideas from The Pioneer Woman. She is amazing, and all these craft ideas are so easy to make! Happy craftuinf to all you ghouls and goblins
Whether you are looking to right-size or for a new change of scene, NoHo Senior Arts Colony is the perfect place to celebrate your independent life! If you are 62+ and independent, our apartment community is an inspiring and active setting to experience a more carefree life in Southern California. The spacious residences here include modern features and designer finishes. We take care of all repairs as well. Now that you’ve got more free time, you can enjoy our wide range of sophisticated amenities and free classes. The atmosphere here is nice and you’re only a short drive from great shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Apply now to begin your new adventure with us!
Do you know those radio programs where you can call and dedicate a song to a friend or loved one? Radio DJ/Host Art Laboe is the person responsible for this clever and still popular idea. He recently passed on, but his legacy will continue in the hearts of many Southern Californians. He got his start in the beginnings of rock n roll back in the day. His show for decades was highly rated, and he coined the famous phrase “oldies but goodies.” At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we love that phrase! Learn more about this fascinating and creative person and his inspiring legacy in this KCET story.
Between October 14-28, try out special menus at tons of restaurants throughout the L.A. area. DineLA Fall 2022 is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a great meal with your favorite cuisine or to try something new. Los Angeles really is one of the top places in the world to experience incredible culinary creations. This event features special lunch and dinner menus for dine-in customers. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we’re all about food so this weekly event sounds right up our alley, or should we say tastebuds! Make sure to invite some neighbors and make a nice time of it!
It’s that time of year to get spooked in a good way. Griffith Park is once again having its Haunted Hayride on select nights now through October 31. This iconic Halloween month event has been going strong for over 10 years. Set in a fictitious town, the hayride promises lots of ghouls, goblins, and spooky sights throughout the park. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we love visiting Griffith Park during the day to enjoy epic views of the city, hiking, golf, tennis, soccer, and so much more.
Staying inspired and curious about the world is a good thing. When you live at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, you can do both. We’ve got incredible classes and activities available onsite for you FOR FREE! That’s just one of the incredible perks of living in our active adult apartment community. We’ve created a carefree environment so you’ve got more time for lifelong learning taught by college-level professors for a meaningful experience. Our active adult community is here to help you discover new interests because life is a work in progress. The more we know, the more we can live fully.
October means pumpkins, so that means all kinds of yummy things to whip up for a tasty Fall meal! We found some awesome pumpkin recipes that will thrill you out of your gourd! LOL. There are canned pumpkin recipes and butternut squash recipes that you can enjoy making in your beautiful and modern kitchen in your NoHo Senior Arts Colony apartment. There’s more than just pumpkin pie recipes, there are appetizers, main dishes, libations, and more. It’s everything you need to create a hearty yet healthier October meal. We even found a recipe for a homemade pumpkin spice latte! Sounds perfect! Just make sure to invite us over!
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is quite an honor. Featuring the best of stage, screen, broadcasting, and more, it carries a lot of prestige. But did you know that lots of talented people our age have recently gotten their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame too?! They include James Hong, Jenifer Lewis, Holly Robinson Peete, Helen Hunt, Ricky Gervais, Jean Smart, Bob Odenkirk, Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Ming-Na Wen, George E. Clinton Jr., Patti LuPone, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Richard Blade, Norman Reedus, and Regina King. On behalf of everyone at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, congratulations to all the newest recipients of this iconic tradition! Singer “Mama” Cass Elliot will be honored posthumously in the category of Recording with the 2,735th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 3, at 11:30 a.m. Her star will be located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Learn more about the history of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Museums are the lifeblood of culture. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we’re so happy that OCMA is finally back! The long-awaited construction is almost complete for the new Orange County Museum of Art. It has moved from its former Fashion Island location in Newport Beach to become a vibrant part of the popular creative campus in South Coast Metro that includes the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory. Modern architecture gives a new energetic feel and more expansive space for emerging and established artists to shine. The new location is perfect for making a day of it and worth the schlep from L.A. South Coast Plaza’s acclaimed shopping and dining are right across the street. It couldn’t be more convenient! The grand reopening of OCMA takes place on October 8 at 5pm with a 24-hour access special event.
You may ask, what exactly is Frog Town? We did at NoHo Senior Arts Colony! LOL. Frog Town is an area in L.A. just a few miles east of Silverlake that was named after the frogs living on the hillsides. It’s got a hip art scene and this self-guided creative event sounds fun. Brought to you by the Elysian Valley Arts Collective, the Frog Town Art Walk is free and gives you a unique self-guided tour into studios, workshops, pop-up galleries, and other cool venues in the Elysian Valley. Enjoy great art, literary performances, live music, and more. Wear comfy shoes and clothes and get ready to be inspired and enjoy the cooler Fall weather.
The world owes a huge debt of gratitude for all the phenomenal contributions the Hispanic community has made to enrich all of our lives for so many decades and all throughout history! September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Near NoHo Senior Colony, there are many ways to support and celebrate the Hispanic community such as shopping and dining at Hispanic-owned businesses. From every aspect of humanity from science, engineering, literature, all forms of art, cuisine, music, politics, entrepreneurship, public service, medicine, etc., the Hispanic world has made the entire world a better place. On behalf of everyone at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, have a wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month!
Looking for ways to beat the heat inside? Our sophisticated amenities offer a variety of beautiful, air-conditioned spaces to hang out, get creative, and get things done just a few steps from your apartment door. It’s always good to get some time away from your apartment to interact with others and exercise those legs. Free Wi-Fi is included in the common areas to make catching up on your social media easier than ever. Catch up on a new book from the New York Times best sellers list, or have your book club meet in our literary studio. It’s spacious with plenty of group seating. Another cool place to hang out in our community is the artists’ lounge. Meet up with neighbors and friends and play cards or games or just relax and catch up with each other. Or meet up in our in the round indoor seating area for more privacy. Take a class at our large visual arts studio. Get in some comfortable cardio in the a/c at our modern fitness studio. Or challenge your neighbors to a game of billiards in our billiards room. Learn more about our indoor amenities now.
It takes an entire village of creative people behind the scenes to bring the best of tv to life. The Emmys for creative achievement took place last weekend, and it’s great to see so much imaginative work and artisans get formally recognized by the industry. See the list of nominations and winners now. Everything from voice work, choreography, set design, costume design, writing, directing, music scoring, editing, sound design, make-up, hair styling, and so much more are given time to shine. Big winners included singer/songwriter Adele for her live special, former President Obama for narration for a national parks documentary, the Beatles Get Back documentary, and the Steve Martin show Only Murders In The Building. On behalf of everyone at NoHo Creative Arts Colony, congratulations to all the nominees and winners! The Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 12, starting at 5pm our time.
Summer is officially over, so it’s time to celebrate it with some new recipes or old favorites. We found some really tasty Labor Day recipes we think you’ll like. Bon Appetit, Delish, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman have a wide variety of recipes for main dishes, sides, salads, beverages, appetizers, and desserts — you name it! Fresh produce in season right now includes corn, apples, avocados, carrots, green beans, lemons, peaches, peppers, raspberries, plums, squash, and the list goes on and on. On behalf of the whole team at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, have a happy and safe Labor Day holiday!
We found a great resource for art tips and techniques — seniorartist.com. They firmly believe that you are never too old to enjoy art and their goal is to provide you with as many tools and resources as they can to help you excel and find fulfillment in your artwork. They invite you to reacquaint yourself with art or discover it for the very first time. See for yourself how art can enrich your life. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we couldn’t agree more.
At NoHo Seniors Arts Colony, we take play very seriously. It’s very important to incorporate some fun time on a regular basis. Play could be playing golf, working on a puzzle, playing catch with your grandkids at the park, watching your favorite comedy movie, and the list goes on and on. For starters, your brain will love when you play more. It helps to improve memory function, social connections and relieve stress. Playing also helps to inspire new ideas. It’s stimulating. Maybe you try a class or two just for the fun of it and discover a new passion for knowledge. Relationships also benefit when we relax, are playful, and connect. “Dad” jokes and puns are such icebreakers and an easy way to bring a smile to someone’s face. How about having an impromptu dance party in your apartment with your grandkid’s favorite music, or better yet, introduce them to some of your favorite happy songs. Learn more about the benefits of regular playing. And be sure to ask us about our current event and activity calendar at NoHo Senior Arts Colony. Play is child’s play here.
Being good to yourself and staying motivated in all areas takes practice. An easy way to give your day a positive boost is through positive affirmations. What are they? Glad you asked. Positive affirmations are positive statements that you say to yourself or say out loud to yourself. They help to keep you aligned with happier and more positive feelings about yourself, and your goals, and increase your confidence, self-compassion, and peacefulness Repeat them every day, so they become a habit. This repetition will help reinforce your overall well-being. Here are 30 examples of uplifting affirmations to help get you started. You can say all 30 in a row, choose a few that pertain your specific needs, or stick to one. There are plenty of affirmation videos on youtube. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we support all areas of well-being — physical and emotional. Our active, independent senior apartment community is the perfect place to work on yourself.
Even though it seems summer is almost over, Southern California is going to experience some extreme heat this week. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we care about your health and comfort. Here are some quick reminders to keep you feeling safe, cool, and confident to beat the heat. First, pay attention to the local weather report and/or check The Weather Channel. Following them on your social media apps is also an easy way to get reminders about excessive heat or less than healthy air conditions. Another tip is to keep your blinds drawn during the hottest part of the day, which tends to be around 3 pm. Make sure to utilize the air conditioning in your apartment. For a quick bit of refreshment, take a dip in our resort-inspired swimming pool. Keep plenty of water on hand. Drinking around 6-8 glasses is the norm. Click here for more tips.
Documentaries are an easy way to learn more about everything, including history. There are several we recommend.
PBS’ NATIVE AMERICA premiered in 2018 and is a 4-part series that goes back and features America’s first peoples and their connections to the world today.
Ken Burns’ The West features information about the settlers who drove Native Americans out of their cherished lands. It gives context for why things happened.
Sitting Bull: A Stone In My Heart is a unique window into the heart of one of Native America’s greatest chiefs. It is told in his own words from letters throughout his life. You can find this documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
The list goes on and on to learn about Native American culture. One venue not too far from NoHo Senior Arts Colony is The Autry Museum of The American West. It has a meaningful collection of Native American culture and history to experience. At NoHo Senior Arts Colony, we believe the more we learn about history in all of its facets, the more we can connect to each other as human beings.
