Camp Encore

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Expressive Movement

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Legacy Reels

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Community

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Karaoke Storytime

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Visual Arts

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Book Club

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Vinyl Hour

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Camp Encore 〰️ Expressive Movement 〰️ Legacy Reels 〰️ Community 〰️ Karaoke Storytime 〰️ Visual Arts 〰️ Book Club 〰️ Vinyl Hour 〰️

〰️ what residents are saying 〰️

Don't take our word for it. Here's what students and participants have shared about their experience with our instructors!

〰️ who we are〰️

The Golden Collective partners with senior living communities and residential care homes throughout Los Angeles to bring dynamic, professionally facilitated arts programming directly on-site.

No transportation required, no disruption to your operations.

We serve residents ages 55 and up with classes that are fully personalized to your community. Not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. We take the time to truly know your residents and build something that reflects who they actually are. We come fully self-sufficient — the only thing we ask of your team is help distributing our flyers and a mention in your community newsletter.

Each class is an invitation to celebrate who they are, where they've been, and the full, extraordinary life they are still living and creating every day.

We do not do broad brushstrokes. We show up knowing that fun still awaits. Wonder still awaits. And the best creative chapters are still being written.

〰️ the impact 〰️

The research is clear, and our participants have felt it. Creative engagement doesn't just entertain. It heals, connects, and sustains quality of life in ways passive activities simply cannot.

〰️ the research 〰️

These aren't feel-good claims. They're backed by decades of peer-reviewed research from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts,George Washington University, NIH, and the University of Michigan.

The case for arts enrichment in senior communities has never been stronger.

〰️ what we offer 〰️

Every TGC class is designed to spark genuine joy, self-expression, and connection. We are intentional in how we craft our classes and bring in expert artists to bring you premium quality offerings. Here’s a sampling of the what we bring to your community.

This is just a sample of our offerings!

We offer a full and ever-growing class menu. Ask us for the complete list at our first meeting!

An 8-week immersive senior theatre camp where residents explore creativity, build genuine confidence, and culminate in a joyful celebratory performance shared with fellow residents, staff, and invited guests.

No theatre background needed. Just a willingness to show up and play!

〰️ our flagship program〰️

All packages include weekly personalized lesson plans, all class supplies and materials, and professional facilitation.

We provide ready-to-use flyers and newsletter copy — we just ask your team to help distribute them to residents.

No hidden costs, no surprises, and very little asked of your staff.

Get ready to let the good times roll!

〰️ our exchange〰️

New to TGC? Every partnership begins with a complimentary 1-hour trial class on us! No commitment, no pressure. Just come and feel the magic! We come fully prepared and self-sufficient. The only thing we ask of your team is help distributing our flyers, putting out our poster, and a mention in your community newsletter (if you have one!). Custom and flexible packages are available. Please reach out to discuss what works for your community.

I founded The Golden Collective after 20+ years of experience as a performing artist more than a decade working as a professional teaching artist with youth and older adults alike. After working specifically inside senior living communities, I was reminded of something we all know deep down but rarely acknowledge: there are still so many shiny treasures within us, no matter how much life we've already lived.

I am a trauma-informed teaching artist with deep roots in theatre, music, movement, and creative wellness. I don't just bring a curriculum, I bring genuine presence, warmth, and an unwavering belief that every resident is still the amazing main character of their own story, with new chapters left to write.

From Camp Encore to Expressive Movement Aerobics to Karaoke Storytime, I have seen what happens when you give seniors an hour of pure, joyful, inclusive creative space: something powerful is unlocked. A renewed sense of wonder. A deeper bond with their neighbors. A reminder that their glow never left, it was just waiting for the right invitation. That invitation is what I show up to give every single week.

Your Questions, Answered!