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This month at The Canterbury.

Summer has been busy for us, filled with wonderful activities. We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening in August, 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 (310) 265-5142.

A group of smiling women, mostly dressed in black, white, and yellow with polka dot patterns, pose together. Two older individuals are seated in front, one in a wheelchair, both also smiling.

Resident Ward H. celebrates his 103rd birthday, with entertainment from LA County Towns Choir.

July Events

July was filled with events and outings at The Canterbury. Below are some of the activities that were enjoyed last month.

Two barbecue pork ribs topped with barbecue sauce are served on a white plate alongside a piece of corn on the cob, with a red and white checkered tablecloth in the background.

July Events

Independence Day

Our country’s birthday was celebrated with a delicious meal. From ribs and corn to other traditional favorites, it was a day filled with tastes of our country and stories of connection.

Residents gathered to create red, white and blue wreaths to celebrate the Fourth of July.

  • Four older women sit at a table, weaving or crafting together with striped fabric. One woman holds a tool, while others focus on their work. A coffee cup and supplies are on the table in a cozy, well-lit room.
  • Two smiling elderly women sit at a table holding red, white, and blue patriotic decorations. One wears a red shirt, the other a pink patterned dress. Artworks hang on the wall behind them.
  • A group of elderly women sit around a table with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth, enjoying a meal together in a brightly lit dining area. Other diners are visible in the background.
  • Elderly people sit around tables with red-checkered tablecloths, eating and talking at a lively dining area with large windows and bright natural light.
A group of smiling women and one elderly man pose together indoors. Many are wearing black and white outfits with yellow accents such as scarves and flowers. The setting looks festive and cheerful.

July Events

Resident birthdays

Ward H. celebrated his 103rd birthday. Born in 1922, he’s lived through so many historic events, from The Depression, to Pearl Harbor, the first man walking on the moon and so much more. LA County Towns Choir performed and his family and friends joined in wishing him a happy birthday. When asked about the secret to his longevity, he says, “You have to keep moving. The minute you stop, everything stops.”

A woman stands at a podium giving a presentation to a seated audience, with a large screen behind her displaying a chemical structure and the word Luciferin.

July Events

Lecture

Omnilore presented a lecture by Shera Dolmatz: Bright Flight: Fireflies and Bioluminescence. The discussion enlightened us about the biology, habitat and conservation of fireflies and their role in art and literature.

 

A woman with long brown hair plays a large black harp in a bright room with a painting of a coastal landscape in the background. A potted plant and a tablet are also visible nearby.

July Events

Performances

Harpist, pianist and composer Minta Spencer performed for residents. She blends classical techniques with innovation to create immersive, memorable musical experiences.

 

 

An elderly woman with curly blond hair and a white textured jacket smiles while sitting at a table, her hand resting on her chest. Paintings and art supplies are visible in the background.

July Events

Crafts

Timmi Jandro from Energy Muse brought a bead bar to The Canterbury. Residents made bespoke bracelets from hand-selected stones.

  • A hand reaches toward small bowls filled with various colorful gemstone beads, each labeled with a card identifying the stone type, all arranged on a beige tabletop.
  • An older woman with short white hair, wearing a patterned blouse, smiles while holding up a clear bag with a colorful beaded bracelet inside. She sits at a table in a room with abstract art on the walls.
  • Four women sit around a table making jewelry with assorted beads in small bowls. Mats, tools, and supplies are spread out, and the group appears focused and engaged in their craft activity.
  • An elderly woman with curly blond hair and a white textured jacket smiles while sitting at a table, her hand resting on her chest. Paintings and art supplies are visible in the background.
Three older women stand outside a building with wooden doors. One woman wears a colorful floral jacket and sunglasses, while the other two are dressed in light-colored tops. All are smiling at the camera.

July Events

Outings

Residents enjoyed a trip to the Blue Water Grill at the King Harbor Marina in Redondo Beach. It was a memorable day, set amidst sailboats, palm trees, great views and a wonderful lunch.

Resident Tony P. brought a group of residents to his Y’NOT Burgers restaurant in Torrence. The name of the restaurant is Tony’s name spelled backwards. He gave residents a VIP tour of the restaurant followed by a delicious meal.

  • An elderly man in a checkered shirt points toward the menu behind the counter at a fast food restaurant, with burgers and fries pictured on the menu boards above.
  • Five people sitting around a table in a restaurant, smiling and enjoying a meal with plates of food, blue cups, and condiments on the table. A large mirror reflects the group behind them.
  • An older woman with gray hair and a yellow shirt smiles while holding a sandwich; two other women are seated at a table in the background, eating and chatting in a bright, casual setting.
  • A group of six older adults, three men and three women, stand together and smile in front of a white brick wall with large red letters partially visible in the background.
  • An older man in glasses and a plaid shirt sits next to an older woman with glasses and a patterned top. Both are smiling and sitting indoors, possibly at a restaurant.

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