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This month at The Covington.

This month offers a breadth of events that inspire curiosity, creativity and connection at The Covington. We’d love to have you join us.

Take a look at all that’s going on, 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 (949) 389-8508.

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    • Wed 7
    A green pushpin marks the location of Mexico on a yellow and orange globe, with nearby countries and geographic features partially visible.
    October 7 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan — Mexico

    Hernan Perez returns to discuss one of our favorite destinations, and our neighbor, Mexico. Along with memorable stories, he incorporates trivia and history into every presentation. Always fun and enlightening. ¡Olé!

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    Thu 8
    A bright, red nebula with a circular shape glows against a backdrop of countless stars in deep space. The nebulas center appears darker, giving it a rose-like appearance.
    October 8 11:00AM – 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Star Clusters: Gregarious Stars

    Ken Vanlew joins us via Zoom to share his insights into fascinating star clusters.
    Although there are a few free-floating stars that don’t belong to a galaxy, most stars orbit a galaxy center. Globular clusters are composed of older yellow stars that orbit above and below the halo of the Milky Way. Galactic clusters are younger stars that group together and orbit only in the plane of the Milky Way disk. So many stars, so little time.

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    Thu 8
    A person stands with their back to the camera, raising a hand toward bright, radiant light shining from in front of them, creating a dramatic silhouette effect.
    October 8 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Near Death Experience: Exploring the Journey Beyond Life

    What happens when we come close to death? Fr. Robert Spitzer, a Jesuit priest, philosopher, and physicist joins us to explore near-death experiences, including encounters with light, peace, loved ones, and leaving the body. Drawing from scientific and spiritual perspectives, this thought-provoking presentation examines consciousness, human existence, and what these experiences may reveal about life beyond death. Open to all faith traditions, spiritual seekers, questioners, and anyone curious about life’s profound mysteries.

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    Fri 9
    A person wearing a brown shirt plays an acoustic guitar on stage, using a slide on one finger and a pick on their thumb, next to a microphone stand.
    October 9 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Western Contribution to Popular Music

    Explore the Western contributions that have shaped popular music through the decades with Timeless Melodies. This engaging presentation highlights influential artists, musical styles, and cultural movements, showcasing how Western music evolved and continues to inspire generations of listeners around the world today.

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    Mon 19
    A doctor holds a model of a human stomach, illustrating the internal structure. The doctor wears a white coat and a stethoscope, sitting at a desk with a clipboard in the background.
    October 19 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    Dr. Christian Ashton and Dr. Ben Morris join us to discuss taking control of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This informative presentation will cover lifestyle changes, medications, surgical options, and potential long-term complications. This session will provide practical tools and up-to-date guidance to improve outcomes.

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    Tue 20
    Close-up of a United States flag with stars and stripes, in focus, while two other American flags appear blurred in the background.
    October 20 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Born in the USA

    Author Chris Epting explores fascinating people, businesses, inventions, music, and traditions from different parts of the country. He will show how each region has contributed something unique to American culture and history.

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    Fri 23
    Close-up of a woman singing into a vintage-style microphone, with soft stage lights glowing in the blurred background.
    October 23 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Music From the HeART


    Multi-talented Jennifer Hart grew up in a musical family in Iowa and sang with her 4 older sisters in church and school before getting her degree in voice and music education. Her vast repertoire covers standards, showtunes, country and pop, from Duke Ellington to Elton John. She is often featured as a guest vocalist with Big Bands and Orchestras. Join us to hear her vast repertoire, because whatever she sings, she sings from her HeART!

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    Mon 26
    A person in a white shirt is signing a document with a pen at a wooden table. Their other hand holds the paper steady.
    October 26 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Your Wishes Matter: Planning Ahead for Your Care


    Join Deidre Fitzpatrick for an informative and supportive discussion about planning ahead. We will explore how you can communicate your wishes, identify the people you trust to speak on your behalf, and make decisions about the care, comfort, and quality of life you would want should your needs change related to cognitive decline.

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    April Events

    April is full of joyous activity at The Covington. From concerts and cooking classes to garden adventures and winery tours, social calendars are always full. Here, every resident can explore their passions, discover new interests, and find their voice, all while making lifelong friends along the way.

    Two people stand on a stage with a blue curtain; one speaks into a microphone while the other gestures expressively with their hands, wearing a colorful scarf and patterned top.

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    The Fabulous Follies

    One of our favorite and most popular nights of the Schumacher Concert Series is The Fabulous Follies, the much-anticipated resident-led variety show. There is so much talent in our community. Astounding, hilarious, and mesmerizing, the evening was filled with skits, poems, dancing, and singing. It was a night of laughter, enchantment, and standing ovations. Bravo!

    A person spoons caramelized bananas from a skillet onto cups of vanilla ice cream, preparing banana foster desserts. The cups are arranged in rows on a tray.

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    Bananarama

    There are lots of great cooks counted among the residents of The Covington, so when our Chef Chad Krahling led a demonstration on how to make Bananas Foster, there were many interested in learning. The smell of the melted butter and brown sugar had mouths watering and attendees were rewarded with some delicious warm samples to taste and savor.

    A jazz trio performs on stage with a pianist, upright bassist, and drummer. The audience is seated in front of them. The stage features blue curtains, white decorative trees, and dramatic overhead lighting.

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    Back by Popular Demand

    The Schumacher Concert Series recently welcomed back the David Benoit Trio for another fantastic performance. We have been so lucky to have this group grace our stage for the past three years, and once again, they did not disappoint. David is a virtuoso pianist. He and his bandmate played a hypnotic combination of jazz standards with a bit of classical flair thrown in for good measure.

    Two older men sit and smile at a table in front of a stage with blue curtains. On stage, a musician in a hat plays guitar near bare decorative trees and empty chairs. The setting has patterned carpeting.

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    Social Hour

    An always-popular event is Social Hour. On the last Friday of every month, residents get together in Schumacher Hall for happy hour. This pre-dinner gathering includes appetizers and drinks, and musical entertainment. It’s a wonderful time to connect and enjoy the music before moving into dinner when conversations and laughter continue.

    Six smiling women stand outdoors around a large white sculpture of a woman riding a bull, posing with their arms raised playfully. Trees and blue sky are visible in the background.

    Outings

    Winery Tour

    Residents of The Covington love their food and wine, so a recent visit to Europa Village Winery was a popular event. Named California Winery of the Year by the California State Fair Association, Europa Village Winery in Temecula Valley Wine Country is the perfect blend of old world charm and new world vibrancy. The group had a wonderful tour of the property then enjoyed a fantastic wine tasting. Absolutely beautiful, absolutely delicious.

    Four older adults sit around a wooden table at a restaurant, smiling and enjoying drinks. Empty plates and glasses are on the table. A lush green view is visible through large windows in the background.

    Outings

    Urban Oasis

    Residents recently spent a day in the field at Descanso Gardens, a beautiful 150-acre estate in La Cañada Flintridge filled with cultivated gardens and natural landscapes. It boasts many rare and indigenous plant species and is nationally accredited as a museum of living collections. Residents roamed the grounds for more than two hours before meeting up for a well deserved lunch.

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