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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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    • Sat 2
    May 2 3:30PM – 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Understanding AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Anthony Brown

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision of the future; it is a dynamic force reshaping how we live, work, and interact. Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge, will take a deep dive into this topic and answer some of the frequently asked questions.

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    Tue 5
    May 5 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Cinco De Mayo Celebration

    Join us for a celebration with festive beverages, appetizers, and a special performance by the Laura Solano Folklorico group.

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    Thu 7
    A silhouette of a person in the foreground with trees and bushes against an orange and yellow sunset sky in the background.
    May 7 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    My Trip to Africa with Karen O’Connor

    Karen O’Connor, daughter of resident Jan Hathaway loves to travel and has taken some great pictures along the way. Join us for a very special presentation from Karen and see some of her great photographs.

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    Tue 12
    A field of vibrant yellow sunflowers stands tall under the warm glow of a setting sun, with green leaves and stems filling the scene and a soft, golden sky in the background.
    May 12 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Omnilore Lecture: Sunflowers

    Join Wendy Morgan, longtime member of Omnilore for a fun discussion on sunflowers. She’ll share her insights on where sunflowers come from, the difference between sunflower oil and olive oil and more fun facts.

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    Sat 16
    A metal ice cream scoop is being used to scoop vanilla ice cream from a rectangular metal container. The container is placed on a surface next to a striped cloth.
    May 16 1:00PM – 2:00PM Dining Patio

    What’s The Scoop Ice Cream Social

    Join us for an afternoon treat on the patio! Get to know your future neighbors and enjoy some delicious ice cream with all the toppings.

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    Sat 16
    Several musicians, mostly women, are seated and playing violins in an orchestra rehearsal. Sheet music is visible on stands, and a conductor or instructor is partly visible at the front.
    May 16 2:00PM – 3:00PM Valmonte Room

    Palos Verdes Musical Connection Performance

    We are pleased to welcome a group of extremely talented students from Palos Verdes High School. They will share their love of music as they bring us one of their final concerts for the spring.

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    Thu 21
    Three vintage-style cinema tickets with Admit One text are displayed on a reflective surface, surrounded by scattered popcorn pieces.
    May 21 1:30PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    A Day at The Movies with Theo Siegel

    Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “The Quiet Man”. This 1952 romantic comedy stars John Wayne as an Irish-born boxer who returns from the U.S. to his homeland, and Maureen O’Hara, who captures his heart. John Ford received the Academy Award for best director.

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    Tue 26
    Close-up of a partially completed jigsaw puzzle featuring colorful, vintage-style illustrations and text, including the word WORD, part of a pagoda, and a person’s face. Puzzle piece edges are clearly visible.
    May 26 3:30PM – 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Reminiscing with Gayle Koch

    Step back into the past with Gayle. She leads this fun discussion on this month’s topic of Toys and Games – Then and Now. Recollect marbles, race cars, stamps, spite and malice, chickenfoot, spin the bottle and more, and recall your favorites. Refreshments will be served.

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    Wed 27
    A gallery wall displays colorful scientific images and artworks, including vibrant neural network prints and brain scans, each accompanied by descriptive plaques. The perspective shows the wall curving into the distance.
    May 27 2:00PM – 3:00PM Dining Room

    Artists’ Gallery

    Please join our resident Artists’ as they display and discuss their artwork, inspiration, and stories behind their piece. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

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    • Tue 2
    Cocktail glasses filled with a pink-orange drink, each garnished with a dried citrus slice, sit on a wooden surface surrounded by clear ice cubes.
    June 2 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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    Thu 4
    Close-up of a vintage Siemens film projector with metal reels, various knobs, dials, and a visible film strip threaded through the machine, set against a plain light background.
    June 4 1:30PM – 4:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Classic Film: The Man in The Gray Flannel Suit

    Join us for this classic 1956 film starring Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones. Just like a movie theater we will have fresh popcorn and soft drinks. See you at the movies!

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    Sat 6
    A person uses a laptop displaying a VPN shield logo and a world map on screen. Glasses and a plant are nearby on the desk.
    June 6 3:30PM – 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Websites You Can Trust with Anthony Brown

    Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge, will talk about all the safe websites to visit and which ones to stay away from. You don’t want to miss this very informative presentation, especially if you love spending time online.

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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.

    At The Canterbury

    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.

    At The Canterbury

    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.

    At The Canterbury

    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.

    At The Canterbury

    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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