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This month at The Canterbury.

 

The new year begins a range of fun and festive activities. We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening this coming month, and RSVP by clicking the link and completing the form to let us know you can attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (310) 265-5142.

A festive Santa Claus figurine in a silver and white outfit holds greenery and has a sack of gifts on his back. He stands on a beige counter decorated with silver ornaments, stars, and a metallic Christmas tree.

Getting into the holiday spirit at The Canterbury

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    • Sat 4
    A stage performance with a singer in a white dress at center stage and dancers bending forward in a line, with musicians and bright stage lights in the background, and an audience watching.
    July 4 10:30AM – 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    The American Songbook is a monthly program specializing in the Golden Era of Stage and Screen. This month, we will be discussing the musical “Seesaw”. Please join us.

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    Tue 14
    A person stands in front of a seated audience, holding and showing a paper while speaking. Behind them, a large screen displays a green aerial map or satellite image. The audience is seen from behind.
    July 14 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    What is Omnilore?

    Omnilore is a lifelong learning organization in the South Bay. Please join Leslie Criswell, a retired trial attorney and high school teacher, and 12-year Omnilore Member. Leslie will discuss Omnilore and answer any questions you might have.

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    Fri 17
    Two people playing musical instruments outdoors; one is playing a violin, wearing a red sleeveless top, and the other is playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a light-colored shirt and black jeans.
    July 17 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    The Penny Royal Players and a Tribute to America

    The Penny Royal Players are a California-based community theater and philanthropic ensemble that blends storytelling, vocal performances, dance, and historical instruments to bring American history to life. Join us for a cocktail and appetizer as we listen to their patriotic sounds as they perform a “Tribute to America”.

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    Sat 25
    A carved rubber stamp of a camera and carving tools rest on a table, surrounded by colorful shavings and paper with stamped camera images.
    July 25 10:30AM – 11:30AM Art Studio

    Rubber Block Printmaking with Loren Kantor

    Learn to carve your own rubber blocks and make custom greeting cards. Participants use a tool to carve a soft rubber block. The carved block becomes a rubber stamp and is then used to make cards. The process is fun and easy.

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    • Sat 1
    Close-up of hands holding a smartphone, taking a photo of a colorful sunset over water, with sailboats silhouetted in the distance and a soft orange and pink sky.
    August 1 3:30PM – 4:30PM Lunada Lounge

    Enrichment Class: Photo & Video Management

    Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge from The Smarter Service will share tips for taking, sharing, organizing, and storing photos using tools such as Google Photos, iCloud and OneDrive.

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    Tue 4
    Two glasses of pink cocktail with ice, lemon slices, and rosemary sprigs, rimmed with sugar, sit on a white surface in bright sunlight.
    August 4 4:00PM – 5:00PM Game Room

    Tuesday Tastings with Mikhael

    Join Mikhael Smith, Nutritional Care Manager for this special program. Each week Mikhael discusses a signature cocktail, the history, where it originated and what made it popular.

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    December events

    The Holiday Season is always special at The Canterbury, a time for friends and family, giving and receiving, and joy and gratitude. As always, residents embrace the festivities with both warmth and glee, filling our community with love and cheer.

    Six smiling elderly people, one with a small white dog, sit indoors with music stands, sheet music, and a keyboard. A painted mural and decorative white branches are in the background.

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    Christmas Time is Here

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Canterbury. Decorating the Christmas tree is the official start of the holiday season and what a gorgeous tree it is. The beginning of December also marks the beginning of Holiday Spirit Week, during which time everyone is encouraged to wear their love of the holidays in style. From holiday headwear and festive socks to being adorned in red and white, residents and team members joined in the fun.

    In the Assisted Living community, residents decorated their own tabletop Christmas trees to bring the spirit of the season into their homes.

    • Three women sit at a table decorating small artificial Christmas trees with ornaments, garlands, and small presents. The table is covered with festive craft supplies and decorations.
    • Three women wearing navy blue uniforms and festive headbands—one with peppermint candies and another with reindeer antlers—smile in front of a decorated Christmas tree with silver, gold, and white ornaments.
    • Two women stand smiling next to a decorated Christmas tree indoors. One wears a red sweater and a reindeer hat, while the other wears black with a long necklace. The tree has ornaments, ribbons, and lights.
    • Two women smiling and posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a dining area. One wears glasses and a Santa hat scarf, and the other has festive green reindeer antlers. The room is set for a holiday meal.
    • An elderly woman smiles while sitting at a table decorated with a small Christmas tree adorned with ornaments, tinsel, and gifts. The festive setting includes a red tablecloth and snacks.
    • An elderly woman smiles next to a small decorated Christmas tree on a table. Another person adjusts the tree in the background. The setting appears festive and cozy, with holiday decor and wrapped gifts on the tables.
    • A decorated gingerbread house sits on a green platform, surrounded by snowy trees, ornaments, and colorful candy. The house has a candy-covered roof, peppermint decorations, and festive bows among wintry scenery.
    • Three elderly women decorate miniature Christmas trees at a table, surrounded by holiday ornaments and gift boxes. In the background, a TV displays a festive fireplace scene and a decorated Christmas tree.
    A man in historical costume stands in front of an audience, holding a document. Behind him is a decorated table and a mural of a lighthouse by the sea, with white tree lights and festive garland. Several elderly people are seated and watching.

    At The Canterbury

    History Alive with Peter Small

    Peter Small, Historical Impressionist, portrayed Thomas Jefferson, our country’s third president. This remarkable historical figure was brought to life in a captivating performance. Peter Small presented Thomas Jefferson as a scientist, farmer, inventor, architect, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

    An older woman stands and speaks beside a display of various paintings at an art exhibit. She wears a patterned blouse and holds a microphone. Several colorful artworks hang on the wooden-paneled wall behind her.

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    Artists in Residence

    You may not realize it, but The Canterbury is full of budding artists. While some have been professional or hobby artists before they joined our community, many have discovered an artistic talent since calling The Canterbury home.

    Art is an important part of daily life in the community and every other month residents host an Artists’ Gallery. This month was an “Anything Goes” theme. The artwork could be something personally made, bought or gifted. We welcomed all residents to participate and share their special or favorite piece.

    One favorite art class is “Rubber Block Printmaking” with Loren Kantor. Residents have the opportunity to carve their own print block to create greeting cards. In anticipation of the season, residents created Holiday cards to share with friends and family.

    • A person wearing a purple sweater draws a candy cane on a piece of paper at a table, with keys and other items nearby.
    • A person uses a roller to spread blue ink onto a surface over newspaper, preparing for printmaking. Nearby, a blue inked design and a photograph of buildings are visible on white paper.
    • A framed painting of a snowy village scene with distant hills, houses, barns, bare trees, and people playing in the snow, including a person pulling a child on a sled along a winding road.
    • Two handmade holiday cards with Christmas tree prints stand upright. In front of them are black-and-white line drawings of a Star of David, a reindeer, and a dove on white tiles. Art supplies are seen in the background.
    • An older woman stands and speaks beside a display of various paintings at an art exhibit. She wears a patterned blouse and holds a microphone. Several colorful artworks hang on the wooden-paneled wall behind her.
    A small band of musicians with instruments sits and stands on a stage indoors, performing in front of an audience. A mural of a coastal landscape with a lighthouse is painted on the wall behind them.

    At The Canterbury

    Veterans’ Day

    Honoring veterans is a tradition at The Canterbury. This year we organized a “Tribute to Veterans” afternoon concert by the PV Symphonic Band, one of our Creative Living Partners. They performed to a packed house with our Veterans sitting in the front row. Thank you to all who are serving or have served.

    A group of seniors sit around a long table, each working on small plant arrangements. An instructor stands at the head of the table, guiding the activity. The room has comfortable chairs and a calm, communal atmosphere.

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    Bright, Bold, and Beautiful

    This month in Fun to Create with Susan, residents learned how to design their own bright, fresh flower arrangements. They were able to take home their beautiful works to enjoy.

     

     

    A group of people gather in an art museum, attentively observing and discussing a framed painting on the wall. Several other paintings are displayed in the background.

    Outings

    Norton Simon Museum

    A group of residents recently visited the stunning Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. They were treated to a private tour of the art and grounds, and learned about the history and stories behind the beautiful artwork. After the tour, they enjoyed lunch at the Garden Cafe.

    • An older woman with gray hair and glasses smiles while standing in front of a colorful, abstract painting of a seated woman in a gold frame at an art gallery.
    • A group of older adults listens to a woman explaining artwork in a museum gallery, surrounded by framed paintings on beige walls.
    • An older man wearing glasses and a cap stands in front of a large, ornate framed painting of a woman in historical dress with a shawl, blue gown, and long hair, posing outdoors.
    • A woman stands in front of a framed painting in an art museum, speaking to a seated group of four older adults who are viewing the artwork and listening attentively.
    • An older woman in a red sweater stands smiling beside a large, ornate-framed painting depicting several people gathered around an infant in a classical setting, displayed in a museum.
    • An older woman wearing glasses and a rust-colored sweater smiles while standing beside a glass-covered ornate chess set on display in a museum.
    Several elderly people watch through a glass partition as chefs in white uniforms and hats prepare food in a commercial kitchen. The chefs are seen working with steamers and other equipment.

    Outings

    Foodie Adventures

    Our foodie adventures took us to Din Tai Fung in Torrance, celebrated for their world-renowned soup dumplings. Residents were given a front row seat to see how the dumplings are made and prepared. It helped make the meal extra delicious.

    • Four smiling older adults sit around a restaurant table enjoying dim sum, with bamboo steamers, soy sauce, and drinks in front of them. They appear happy and are engaged in conversation.
    • An older woman with short white hair and glasses smiles at the camera. Behind her, several chefs in white uniforms and masks prepare food behind a glass window in a restaurant kitchen.
    • An older man and woman are sitting at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. They have plates of food and drinks in front of them. The man is wearing a yellow shirt and the woman a white jacket.
    • Two older women sit at a restaurant table with several bowls, plates of food, glasses of water, and a pitcher. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying a meal together in a warmly lit dining area.
    • Several elderly people watch through a glass partition as chefs in white uniforms and hats prepare food in a commercial kitchen. The chefs are seen working with steamers and other equipment.

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