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This month at The Covington.

We have many great events happening this month, and we’d love to welcome you to one (or more) of them.

Take a look at all that’s going on, and RSVP by clicking the link to let us know you can attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (949) 389-8508.

Two women sit smiling on a black metal swing bench. One wears a wide-brimmed hat and holds a colorful tote bag, while the other wears sunglasses and holds a rolled-up paper. They are outdoors on a sunny day.

A delicious visit to Julian Pie Company

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    • Wed 9
    Person seated on a yoga mat stretches their leg using a yellow resistance band, with sunlight coming through a window and a plant visible in the background.
    September 9 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Thick Thighs Save Live: The Importance of Building a Strong Lower Body

    Fitness Coordinator, Federico Barone demonstrates the importance of strength in our legs. He demonstrates how lower-body and core strength improves mobility, balance, injury prevention, independence, and overall quality of life through lifelong functional fitness.

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    Thu 10
    An artistic, close-up view of Jupiter, focusing on its turbulent, swirling atmosphere and the Great Red Spot. A glowing sun-like star shines brightly in the dark space above the planets curved horizon.
    September 10 11:00AM – 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Jupiter: Big Bully in the Hood

    Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss Jupiter. This massive planet could contain more than 1,300 Earths, has a stormy atmosphere, and a vast collection of moons. Sure to be a fascinating discussion.

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    Fri 11
    A man in a suit holds a plush rabbit up to his ear while smiling at a vintage television camera labeled WNBT NBC.
    September 11 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Bob Hope

    Join Timeless Melodies for a presentation of songs from this American icon, Bob Hope. In a career that spanned almost 80 years, he starred in seven highly successful “Road to…” musical comedies with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. Bob Hope was also a massive supporter of the military, going on 57 USO tours to entertain active-duty service members. Larry will bring to life Bob Hope’s remarkable career through video clips and his vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.

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    Wed 16
    Engraving shows several men in 18th-century attire gathered around a table, signing a document, with one man seated and others standing in a formal room.
    September 16 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Happy 250th! What is The United States? 


    Professor Anthony Szczurek from Saddleback College joins us to lead a discussion about our country. This year’s semi-quincentennial marks the world’s longest experiment in large-scale democratic government, as well as a lot of political tension and disagreement about what the United States of America represents today. How similar and different are we to the U.S. of 1776? How might Americans, and the rest of the world, imagine the U.S. in the remainder of the 21st century? Sure to be a thought-provoking afternoon.

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    Fri 18
    An acoustic guitar rests against a wooden stool on a stage, illuminated by bright stage lights in the background, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
    September 18 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Peter Madary as Jethro BoDidley

    Jethro BoDidley is an International Pop Star who has taken time off from his busy schedule to perform at 55 + communities, assisted living facilities and special events in and around the Southland. You will be thoroughly entertained by his playful demeanor and joyful music. What does Jethro sound like? Imagine Rod Stewart sings the hits of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s! A guaranteed good time for all!

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    Tue 29
    A weathered wooden sign reading Pacific Crest Trail No 2000 with arrows pointing left and right, mounted on a tree in a forested area.
    September 29 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Rise and Hike: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

    Have you ever imagined hiking one of the nation’s most iconic trails, from Mexico to Canada, 2,653 miles over 175 days? Want the dirt? Join us for a presentation by Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Laguna Canyon Foundation. Scott will share lessons learned from his through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, including his training on our local wilderness trails and highlights of the journey. This is the what, why, and how of hiking a long-distance trail.

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    • Fri 9
    A close-up of a hand selecting a song by pressing a button on a vintage jukebox, with illuminated red numbers visible on the machine.
    October 9 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Western Contribution to Popular Music

    Join guest Larry Maurer as he shares his vast knowledge of music. This month, he will examine impacts on popular music.

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    November Events

    Pumpkins, apples, live music, and nature walks were just some of the themes on the calendar at The Covington last month.

    A pumpkin decorated like a person lies on a table, dressed in clothes and socks, lifting a barbell labeled 100 in a playful scene. The pumpkin has a face drawn on it and wears a helmet.

    At The Covington

    Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest

    Our annual Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest saw a variety of imaginative entries. It was obvious how much thought and effort everyone put into their creation. Judges had a tough task identifying the winner but eventually settled on the Weightlifter Pumpkin, followed closely by the Doggy Ghost Pumpkin.

    • A dog dressed in a ghost costume with floppy dog ears and a nose printed on the fabric, holding a black handle in its mouth attached to an orange pumpkin bucket, surrounded by fall decorations.
    • A painted pumpkin with a peaceful face and a small witch hat is wrapped in orange fabric with black bats, tucked in fake cotton blankets, resembling a sleeping baby. Small pumpkins are nearby.
    • A white pumpkin decorated with corn husks for hair, candy corn for facial features, and button eyes sits on a platter surrounded by mini pumpkins, decorative corn, and candy corn pieces.
    • A pumpkin decorated as a construction worker, wearing a yellow hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, and ID badge. The pumpkin has cartoonish eyes and mouth, and holds a toy saw.
    • A small artificial Christmas tree decorated with tinsel, colorful ornaments, and a silver star topper stands in front of an orange pumpkin. The scene features bright, festive holiday decorations.
    • A carved pumpkin with exaggerated, bulging red eyes and a jagged mouth sits on a black tablecloth. A white card with the number 4 is placed in front of it.
    • A large red tomato-shaped pincushion topped with green felt leaves, holding long pins with colorful ball heads in blue, yellow, orange, and green, sits on a black surface near a window.
    • A pumpkin painted to look like a pumpkin spice latte, topped with cotton balls as whipped cream and a green straw, with “Pumpkin Spice” written on the side.
    • A large green decorative cup with faux ice, a lime slice, and a striped straw sits on a tray, surrounded by festive holiday ornaments, small bottles, and candy.
    An elderly woman with gray hair, glasses, and a colorful shirt smiles while painting a small white pumpkin black. She sits at a table with art supplies, holding a brush and a pumpkin, in a brightly lit room.

    At The Covington

    The Art of Crafting

    Crafting is the art of turning ordinary objects into extraordinary things. At The Covington’s Canyon House, residents glazed bisque holiday pieces for gifts and for themselves. Creativity is always at our fingertips when given the opportunity and residents once again showed their talents.

    Two older women in Halloween costumes: one wears a devil mask with horns and a red cape, the other has heart-shaped sunglasses and an orange shirt. Black spider decorations are on the tan wall behind them.

    At The Covington

    A Spooky Day at The Covington

    Staff and residents alike got their spooky on this Halloween with a day of costumes and treats. It was clear a lot of thought went into the costumes. The atmosphere was akin to the giddy fun we all had as children, roaming the neighborhood in search of treats.

    • A man wears a muscle suit and flexes his arms, smiling widely, while an older woman in a pink cap that reads Old White Hippie, pink scarf, and sunglasses stands beside him, also smiling. They appear to be having fun indoors.
    • Two people in Halloween costumes pose together at a table. One wears a ghost outfit with sunglasses, and the other wears a witch hat and a sweater with a witch design. Several other people sit at tables in the background.
    • Smiling older woman with glasses sits in front of a white tree with lights and a large fake spider. She wears a black top and has virtual sunflowers on her head and chest, likely from a filter.
    • An older man wearing glasses, a black top hat, and a shirt with a skeleton print sits at a table. Another older woman sits in the background. The setting appears to be a decorated indoor gathering.
    • An elderly woman wearing a large black hat with a purple ribbon and jeweled cat-eye sunglasses smiles while seated indoors on patterned carpet. People are visible in the background.
    • Person wearing a blue Eeyore costume stands indoors at a decorated party with tables, food, and other people in the background. Orange and black streamers hang on the wall.
    • A smiling woman in a white dress and angel wings stands in a decorated room with people seated at tables. Halloween decorations, including fake spiders on the wall and balloons, are visible in the background.
    • An elderly woman smiles while wearing a large black witch hat and a sheer black scarf. She sits at a table with a walker nearby, surrounded by other seniors socializing at a festive indoor event.
    Five older women sit smiling on a bench in front of the Julian Pie Company sign, which features a pie and the slogan As American as apple pie. They are wearing casual clothes and hats.

    Outings

    Apples, Apples, Apples!

    The bounty of the harvest is a special time of year. Recently, residents visited the Julian Pie Company in historic Julian, California. They sampled some of their delicious pies. Made with fruit fresh off the tree, the hard part was choosing which flavor to enjoy. What wasn’t in question was the perfect fall afternoon weather.

    • Two older women sit and smile on a black metal bench with Julian Pie Company on the backrest. One holds a hat and papers; the other holds a rolled-up paper. Both wear casual outfits and sunglasses. A white fence is behind them.
    • A sign for Julian Pie Company hangs outside, partially covered by ivy. The sign features an image of a pie and the words Oven Fresh. A silver pickup truck is parked nearby under a clear, sunny sky.
    • Two older adults, a woman in glasses and a white cap and a man in a blue cap, smile at the camera while standing at a bar with colorful beer signs and taps in the background.
    • Five older adults, four women and one man, stand indoors smiling at the camera. They are casually dressed; the man wears a hat. The cozy room features wooden floors, vintage decor, and framed pictures on the walls.
    • An older man and woman sit together on a bench swing outside, smiling and holding hands. Both wear glasses and baseball caps. The woman holds a bag and a jacket. They look happy and relaxed.
    An orchestra performs on stage in front of an audience, with a large illuminated screen behind them reading Broadway Showstoppers & Hollywood Film Scores.

    Outings

    The Music of Stage & Film

    Residents attended the opening night of the South Coast Symphony Concert Series in Long Beach, featuring Broadway Showstoppers and Hollywood Film Scores. It was a fantastic night of performances with the musicians, singers, and dancers giving their all. Music is an indelible part of our lives (and memories) and the evening received rave reviews.

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