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This month at The Canterbury.

As spring approaches, the days brighten and energy fills the community. 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 1
    Close-up of hands holding a smartphone, taking a photo of a colorful sunset over water, with sailboats silhouetted in the distance and a soft orange and pink sky.
    August 1 3:30PM – 4:30PM Lunada Lounge

    Enrichment Class: Photo & Video Management

    Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge from The Smarter Service will share tips for taking, sharing, organizing, and storing photos using tools such as Google Photos, iCloud and OneDrive.

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    Tue 4
    A bottle pours red wine into a glass, with blurred wine bottles in the background on a softly lit surface.
    August 4 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 drink, the history, where it originated and what made it popular. This week, he will be sharing his insights about a special wine.

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    Wed 5
    Large white Hollywood sign stands on a grassy hillside under a clear blue sky, surrounded by scattered bushes and trees.
    August 5 2:00PM – 3:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Forgotten Hollywood with Manny Pacheco

    Author Manny Pacheco is a Southern California television and radio personality whose career has spanned more than three decades. He is a 34-year member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, and the youngest member of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. Join us to hear his insights into the forgotten history of the silver screen.

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    Thu 20
    A group of smiling girls in uniforms stands in rows outdoors with hands on their hips, posing for a group photo on grass in bright daylight.
    August 20 1:30PM – 4:00PM Lunada Lounge

    A Day at The Movies with Theo Siegel

    Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he discusses the background and making of “A League of Their Own”. This beloved 1992 film, directed by Penny Marshall, stars Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell and Madonna. Take a journey back to World War II when the first female professional baseball league was starting up. Not to be missed, because “There’s no crying in baseball!”

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    Fri 21
    Four women in green grass skirts and leaf headdresses perform a traditional Polynesian dance outdoors, with a thatched-roof building and palm trees in the background.
    August 21 2:30PM – 3:30PM Main Patio

    Luau Happy Hour

    The Ku’uipo ‘O Hula Polynesian Dancers join us for our annual Luau Happy Hour. Enjoy themed appetizers, drinks and a wonderful performance that will transport us to the Hawaiian Islands.

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    • Fri 4
    A group of people dressed in formal attire hold open sheet music while singing in a choir. The focus is on the music sheets, with the singers blurred in the background.
    September 4 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Canterbury Chorale Performs

    Join us for a performance by a group of talented residents as they entertain us with a wonderful repertoire of songs. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

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    Sat 5
    Close-up of a persons hands playing a black grand piano, with fingers pressing the keys. The person is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt. The background is softly blurred.
    September 5 10:30AM – 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    The American Songbook is a monthly program specializing in the Golden Era of stage and screen. This month, Seth Becker will be discussing Ferrante and Teicher, a duo of American pianists known for their clever arrangements of familiar classical pieces, movie soundtracks, and show tunes. Please join us.

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    February events

    It’s been a meaningful and memorable February, filled with new experiences. As always, residents are the driving force of our social, event, and activity calendar, and this past month demonstrated their curiosity and vitality.

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    Everyone has a story

    Resident Jeanne Yamamoto Scharf joined us for “Everyone Has a Story”. During World War II, because of her Japanese heritage, Jeanne and her family were forcefully moved from California to an internment camp in Wyoming. They spent three years behind barbed wire. When her family returned to Los Angeles in 1945, they were able to move back into their home, but it had been ransacked and all of their possessions had been stolen.

    Jeanne and her family persevered and were eventually able to continue on with their lives, work, and education. Within a few years, Jeanne became engaged. Her mother, an expert seamstress, made her wedding dress and Jeanne’s proud father gave her away. The dress was so exquisite, it now resides at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University as part of their permanent collection.

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    Speakeasy

    Twice a month, residents get together for a cocktail at our “Speakeasy”. It’s a great chance to meet neighbors and try a new flavor. This month, residents enjoyed snacks to accompany a “Bees Knees”, a fresh, gin-based drink.

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    Limber Up!

    Fitness is so important, especially as we age. From stretches to push ups and everything in between, it doesn’t matter what you do, just keep moving. There are a range of fitness classes at The Canterbury for residents to enjoy.

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    Native Americans in California and the Peninsula

    Residents attended an interesting and informative lecture with guest speaker Michael Friedman. His presentation was about the original people of Los Angeles, the Tongva, who they were and are, where they lived, and what has happened to them. It’s a story that comprises 8,500 years.

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    Barbara La Marr

    Sherri Snyder, actress and author of the biography Barbara La Marr: The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful for Hollywood performed for residents. In her one-woman, self-authored show, she portrayed 1920s silent screen vamp Barbara La Marr. Her performance piece captured the stories of this incredible, turbulent life.

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    Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

    The garden came inside, courtesy of Fun to Create with Susan. We had everything we needed to put together a fresh flower arrangement and just in time for Valentine’s Day. The residents chose the colors, put it all together and the outcome was beautiful. The arrangements added such warmth and ambience to residents’ homes.

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    Lunar New Year Celebrations

    Residents celebrated Lunar New Year with a special menu to welcome in the year of the Fire Horse. The tables were decorated for the occasion, accompanied with the special menu. From egg drop soup to pork bao buns and more, it was a delicious way to celebrate Lunar New Year.

    Outings

    Finding Nemo

    Recently, residents visited The Aquarium of The Pacific in Long Beach. They had a wonderful time viewing some of the 100-plus exhibits and made some wonderful memories. The world under the sea is both wondrous and mesmerizing, and residents thoroughly enjoy the experience. Afterwards, they had lunch at a favorite restaurant, Bubba Gump.

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    Elvis Lives!

    Residents recently attended a wonderful concert by Scot Bruce who performed a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. This event was made possible through our partnership with South Bay Community Concert Association. There is nothing quite like listening to the music of one’s youth and residents were All Shook Up as they danced and sang the night away.

    Outings

    Museum of Latin American Art

    Residents visiting the MOLAA, the renowned Museum of Latin American Art. Founded in 1996 in Long Beach, it’s the only museum in the country dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Its permanent collection now numbers more than 1,300 works of art. Residents took in the extensive collection, followed by lunch.

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    PV Art Center

    Creative Living partner the PV Art Center recently welcomed residents. The Art Center’s mission is to inspire individuals to create, appreciate and celebrate art, and it did just that. Led by a docent, residents experienced The Radiant Rupture, a solo exhibition of new paintings by San Pedro, CA-based artist Marie Thibeault. They also were introduced to Shane O’Donnell’s exhibit: Neon + Rust. A South Bay photographer turned painter, the artist brings his passion for Americana to Neon + Rust, a showcase of his recent canvases exploring vintage neon signs and their aging patina. Following the visit, residents enjoyed lunch at Giorgio’s restaurant in Palos Verdes.

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