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This month at The Canterbury.

While February is the shortest month of the year, it’s filled with performances and activities at The Canterbury. We’d love to see you at 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 (310) 265-5142.

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    • Thu 15
    A young woman hands a glass of water to an older woman lying in bed, while another elderly woman stands nearby, watching with concern.
    October 15 1:30PM – 3:30PM Lunada Lounge

    A Day at The Movies with Theo Siegel: Arsenic and Old Lace

    Movie Historian, Theo Siegel brings us another classic film worth discussing, Arsenic and Old Lace. This beloved 1944 screwball crime comedy was directed by Frank Capra and stars Cary Grant, demonstrating his innate talent for comedic timing. Theo Siegel will share insights about the film, followed by a screening of the movie. And of course, popcorn and candy will be served to make it a true day at the movies.

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    Fri 23
    Black and white close-up of a person in Frankensteins monster makeup, with bolts in their neck and scars on their forehead, staring straight ahead with a serious expression.
    October 23 11:00AM – 12:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Jack Pierce and The Movie Makeup Industry with Manny Pacheco

    While Max Factor was setting the standard on beauty in cinema, there was another giant in the Movie Makeup Industry. His name was Jack Pierce. As the head of Universal Studio’s make-up department, Pierce is credited with designing and creating the iconic makeup for films such as Frankenstein. Join Manny Pacheco as he takes us back to the early days of movie makeup.

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    Thu 29
    A black retro alarm clock showing 7:00 rests on a white bed with rumpled sheets.
    October 29 11:00AM – 12:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Healthy Living Lecture: Sleep from A to ZZZ with Charmayne Cahn

    Quality sleep is essential for restoring the body and mind, especially as we age. Supporting restorative rest can help improve mood, memory, and overall well-being. Join us for insights from The Canterbury’s Registered Physical Therapist, Charmayne Cahn on getting the most from sleep.

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    • Tue 10
    A busy Times Square at night, filled with people, yellow taxis, and bright billboards advertising shows like Wicked and Jersey Boys. Illuminated signs and bustling traffic create a vibrant city atmosphere.
    November 10 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    From Broadway to Main Street with Marie Gleerup

    In this informative presentation, we will learn about some well-known songs that started as dance numbers in Broadway musicals and then crossed over into popular music. Many of these songs were performed as terrific dance numbers and Marie has compiled her Top 10 favorites. You won’t want to miss it!

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    Sat 21
    A miniature shopping cart filled with small boxes and colorful shopping bags sits on a laptop keyboard, representing online shopping and e-commerce.
    November 21 3:30PM – 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals with Anthony Brown

    Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge will share tips for finding the best deals online and in-store, using smart shopping strategies. He’ll also highlight how to avoid common shopping pitfalls. An important discussion for us all.

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    January events

    Welcome to 2026.

    With 2025 behind us, residents and staff at The Canterbury are ready to embrace an exciting year of opportunity and new experiences. As always, residents are the driving force of our social, event, and activity calendar, and 2026 is off to a great start.

    Three older women wearing Happy New Year headbands and festive clothes sit together smiling in a living room, celebrating New Year’s Eve. A man is seated behind them, and the atmosphere is cheerful and cozy.

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    Ringing in the New Year

    Residents at The Canterbury love to celebrate, and our New Year’s Eve soirée was once once again a lively affair. Residents and staff gathered for a special violin performance by the very talented Ken (a resident of The Canterbury), accompanied on the piano by his friend Anne. Together, we toasted with champagne and cider while enjoying a delicious spread prepared by our Executive Chef, Aaron Hernandez. With a New York ball drop we all cheered and welcomed 2026!

    • An elderly man in a white shirt and bow tie plays violin beside a smiling elderly woman at a piano. The room is decorated with festive “Happy New Year” signs and garlands, and a painted mural is on the back wall.
    • An elderly woman wearing a tiara hugs an elderly man in a festive hat. They are celebrating near a decorated Christmas tree, sharing a warm, emotional embrace.
    • A group of seniors, some in wheelchairs, sit in a decorated room watching a large screen. One person wears a shiny gold hat. The room has festive lights and holiday decor, creating a cheerful atmosphere.
    • A charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, crackers, prosciutto, dried apricots, grapes, strawberries, almonds, pickles, nuts, breadsticks, meats, and small bowls of mustard and jam.
    • Elderly woman with short white hair smiles while wearing a Happy New Year headband and a black top with a pearl necklace, sitting on a couch in front of a window.
    • A decorated table displays a large Freixenet champagne bottle surrounded by gold and silver New Year’s decorations, party glasses labeled “cheers,” and signs reading “Happy New Year.”.
    • A group of seniors, some in wheelchairs, sit facing a large screen showing a colorful event. One person wears a shiny gold party hat. The room is decorated with festive lights and garlands.
    • A group of elderly people celebrate New Years Eve in a room, watching a TV broadcast of a large crowd in Times Square. A man hugs a woman in a wheelchair, while others talk and watch the screen. “Happy New Year 2024” is displayed on TV.
    • An older man with gray hair and a mustache sits on a couch, wearing a green shirt and black puffer jacket, holding up a drink and looking at the camera. Patterned pillows are beside him.
    • A group of elderly women in festive hats and accessories gather indoors, smiling and talking, celebrating at a New Year’s event with party decorations and a TV in the background.
    • Two older adults sit side by side indoors, each blowing on a gold party horn. One wears a festive headband and a patterned sweater, suggesting a celebratory occasion. Both appear relaxed and focused on the activity.
    • A white cloth-lined bucket filled with ice chills bottles of champagne and sparkling wine. Plastic cups are stacked in front, alongside pitchers of water. Warm lights are blurred in the background.
    Four elderly women sit at a table with purple tablecloths, watching as a woman demonstrates flower arranging with pink and white flowers and rectangular wooden frames. Art and plants decorate the background.

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    The Creative Spirit

    Flower Frame
    The incredible artistic talent within our community was again on display at a Flower Frame class. Using a variety of faux flowers, residents arranged them into beautiful displays within a picture frame to create stunning, three-dimensional art.

    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 in their home.

    A speaker stands at a podium presenting to an audience seated in rows, with a large screen displaying four outdoor photos at the front of the room.

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    Breaking Away

    Residents joined film historian Theo Siegel to learn about the making of the beloved 1979 coming-of-age movie “Breaking Away,” directed by Peter Yates. After discussing the behind-the-scenes details, people enjoyed a screening of the film.

    A large group of people smile and pose together indoors around tables with food. A projected slide behind them reads “Dementia Care 101… How Do I Make a Difference?” with a photo of a speaker.

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    A New Perspective

    The Canterbury 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.

    An older woman with white hair and glasses smiles joyfully while posing in a bright pink convertible car, set against a colorful desert mural background.

    Outings

    Lights, Camera, Action

    Southern California offers so many opportunities for adventure, discovery, and learning. Recently, some residents visited the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The incredible exhibits, iconic film history, and immersive storytelling made for an unforgettable experience, celebrating the magic of movies. We followed it with a wonderful lunch to make the day complete.

    • An elderly woman in a white jacket smiles while standing in front of a blue wall with large red text that reads JAWS and smaller black text below that says The Exhibition.
    • An older man and woman smile while standing arm-in-arm in front of a colorful “Barbie” sign with a desert mountain backdrop. The man wears glasses, a blue jacket, and plaid shirt; the woman wears glasses and a red jacket.
    • A person with white hair sits facing a large screen showing a blonde woman dressed in pink driving a pink convertible in a colorful, cartoon-like world. The scene has subtitles in English and Spanish.
    • A group of five smiling older adults stands beside a large gold Oscar statue in an indoor setting with glass walls and modern decor.
    A group of four people stands on a dock near a boat named “Angels Gate.” One woman shades her eyes from the sun, while others face her. The boats deck and railing are visible in the background.

    Outings

    Maritime Museum Tour

    Many residents of The Canterbury are history buffs and love to visit the incredible array of museums, universities, and historical sights in our part of the world. Recently, a group from the community took a fun and informative trip to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. They enjoyed VIP treatment, which included a private tour led by Museum Director, Marifrances Trivelli. It was a beautiful day for exploring and learning about the history of the Port of Los Angeles.

    • A group of elderly people sits in chairs, some with walkers, listening to a woman standing and speaking in a brightly lit museum or gallery room.
    • A smiling man stands beside a display case containing a model warship. Behind the case is a vintage Build the Cruiser Los Angeles war bonds poster and a ship painting. The man wears glasses and a red shirt.
    • An elderly woman with brown hair smiles in front of an exhibit featuring a mannequin in a white dress and a historical black-and-white photo backdrop. An informational display stands beside the mannequin.
    • An older man wearing sunglasses on his head and a red shirt looks at a detailed ship model inside a glass display case in a museum or exhibit room.
    • An older woman with light hair and a black coat smiles at the camera while standing by a harbor, with boats, water, and industrial cranes visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    • An older woman with short white hair smiles in front of a yellow and white ship named Angels Gate, docked at a harbor on a sunny day.

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