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This month at MonteCedro.

This February is filled with get togethers and activities that reflect the spirit of the MonteCedro community.

We’d love to welcome you soon to one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening 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 (626) 788-4924 or email Elizabeth Saldebar at: [email protected].

Montecedro residents celebrating the new year.

Three elderly women sit and chat around a table with drinks, appearing animated and cheerful. Two women face each other, smiling, while the third woman, standing, gestures as she talks to them.

Montecedro residents celebrating the new year.

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    • Thu 15
    A sepia-toned illustration of a man and a woman in historical clothing embracing each other outside a stone building, gazing into each others eyes.
    October 15 11:00AM – 12:00PM Eaton Theater via Zoom

    Romeo and Juliet

    Elizabeth Kaye, award-winning author, editor and dance historian joins us via Zoom to discuss ballet’s most romantic work, Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s immortal and haunting tale of the young, doomed lovers is danced with impassioned grace by the two dancers who formed what is known as the perfect partnership, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. The story is told in four exquisite pas de deux (a dance of two). These dances have a stunning, otherworldly beauty enhanced by the gorgeous music of Serge Prokofiev. If you love theater or dance, you will love this presentation.

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    Sat 17
    A woman in vintage attire holds a clutch above her head, casting dramatic shadows on a paneled wall, with an ornate chair and chandelier nearby.
    October 17 1:30PM – 3:30PM Eaton Theater

    Film Explorers: The Birds

    Guest Guillaume Serina will introduce The Birds, the iconic film by Alfred Hitchcock, and lead a post-viewing discussion. The Birds, starring Tippi Hedren, follows a San Francisco socialite who visits a small coastal town where ordinary birds inexplicably begin aggressive and escalating attacks, disrupting daily life without explanation. This suspenseful thriller builds tension slowly, punctuated by visually striking set pieces and an eerie absence of a musical score. It’s notable for its groundbreaking special effects and enduring cultural impact.

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    Tue 20
    A buffet table with assorted pastries, cakes, and desserts on tiered trays, glasses of parfait, plates, tongs, and glassware arranged neatly for self-service.
    October 20 8:30AM – 9:30AM Off Lake Bistro

    Women’s Breakfast

    The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.

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    Fri 23
    A carved jack-o-lantern with a glowing, menacing face sits on the keys of an old piano, creating a spooky Halloween atmosphere.
    October 23 11:00AM – 12:00PM Station 8

    BOO!

    Just in time for Halloween, renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson discusses and performs scary music by Orff, Dukas, Bach, and others. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.

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    Mon 26
    A large white radio telescope dish is positioned outdoors, pointing slightly upward against a partly cloudy sky, with dry grass and scattered bushes in the background.
    October 26 11:00AM – 12:00PM Eaton Theater

    The Giant Magellan Telescope

    Dr. Rebecca Bernstein is the Chief Scientist for the Giant Magellan Telescope project, a next-generation ground-based optical-infrared observatory currently under construction in the Atacama Desert of Chile. The Giant Magellan Telescope is being designed and built to answer questions such as “how do black holes form?” and “is there life beyond our solar system?”, and to make discoveries we can’t yet imagine. In this talk, Dr. Bernstein will introduce us to the status of this remarkable new telescope.

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    January Events

    The Holiday Season is always extra-special at MonteCedro, a time for friends and family, giving and receiving, and joy and gratitude. In 2025, MonteCedro had its fair share of trying times, which has made this year’s festive celebrations particularly special.

    Four older adults exercise in a fitness room, stretching near a mirrored wall. Two women and two men are bending and reaching, dressed in casual athletic wear. Their reflections are visible in the mirror.

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    An Active Lifestyle

    MonteCedro residents are some of the most active people you will ever meet at any age. Even during the holiday season, when cheer and comfort are the focus, our residents didn’t let the season slow them down. Fitness at MonteCedro is about more than just exercise. It’s about momentum, mindset, and meaningful connection. Every activity gets stronger when we do them together.

    An older woman wearing “Happy New Year” glasses smiles and hugs a young boy who is giving a thumbs up. They are indoors, standing at a counter, with people and decorations in the background.

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    Happy 2026

    Our residents love a good party and New Year’s Eve presented the perfect opportunity. The community came together to celebrate the bubbly, appetizers, and a scrumptious dinner. Everyone waved goodbye to 2025, and opened their arms to embrace 2026!

    • Two older women sit at a table decorated for New Year’s, with drinks and a Happy New Year sign. They are smiling and talking, dressed in festive clothing, with one woman sitting in a wheelchair.
    • Novelty glasses with “2026” and a clock design sit on a wooden table, with a decorative black-and-white striped gift and bow on top. Blurred background shows a person and colorful objects.
    • A group of older adults gather and chat at a New Year’s party. A Happy New Year banner hangs above, and festive decorations and balloons fill the room. Some people hold drinks while mingling near a counter.
    • Two older women smiling indoors; one is standing and wearing a gray top with a gold necklace, while the other is seated and wearing a patterned sweater. The setting appears to be a cozy, warmly lit room.
    A group of people pose together in a conference room in front of a screen displaying “Dementia Care 101 – How Do I Make a Difference?” Tables with drinks and notepads are in the foreground.

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    A New Perspective

    MonteCedro is proud to be part of the ECS family of active senior living communities, an organization at the forefront of senior care, support, and lifestyle. Recently, ECS staff came together for a new and powerful training experience. Through immersive learning and hands-on training exercises, more than 30 team members became Certified Dementia Practitioners. From caregivers and nurses to dining and transportation staff, everyone walked away with new tools and a deeper understanding of how to support residents with empathy and respect.

    A group of young men in formal attire sing and perform in front of an audience of elderly people seated in a room with large windows.

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    Music and Melody

    The air was filled with beautiful harmonies when The Whiffenpoofs visited our community. Founded at Yale in 1909, they are America’s oldest collegiate A Cappella group. Though dressed in tux and tails, this group of fabulous young singers was anything but stuffy. Singing to a packed house, appreciative residents were tapping their toes, humming along, and smiling from ear to ear.

    A group of smiling runners pose for a selfie at a crowded race starting line, all wearing monte cedro hats, with other participants and event staff in the background.

    Outings

    Community, Together

    A team from MonteCedro took part in the Altadena Forever Run in support of those recovering from the devastation of the Eaton Fire, one year ago. The skies opened and rain fell, but it did not dampen the spirit of the day as thousands of runners and walkers showed up for the beautiful city of Altadena. Tears fell as neighbors embraced and cheers filled the course as people gathered in front of lots where their homes once stood. It was a special event and we were so fortunate to be a part of it.

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