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.
Sherri Snyder, actress and author of the biography “Barbara La Marr: The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful for Hollywood”, portrays 1920s silent screen vamp Barbara La Marr in a one-woman, self-authored performance piece about this incredible, turbulent life.
The American Songbook Series is a monthly program specializing in the golden era of stage and screen. It is curated and presented by Seth Becker, music historian, focusing on the greatest years of American music.
Join us for an informative lecture with Michael Friedman. He has been a resident of Palos Verdes for more than 50 years, a practicing attorney for 40 years and now is a Docent at Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
Did someone say chocolate? Please join us for an informative nutrition talk with Executive Chef, Aaron Hernandez. He will give an interactive demo featuring the superfood of the month, dark chocolate. It’s sure to be a popular event.
Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day at our Sweetheart Soirée with a beautiful performance by Saxophonist, Jeff Sisil.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “12 Angry Men”. The film will be screened after the discussion.
The American Songbook Series is a monthly program that captures the magic of the golden era of stage and screen. Curated and presented by music historian Seth Becker, it focuses on the American song’s greatest years. This month we will be discussing the Gershwin musical “Mack & Mabel”.
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
Outings
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.
Outings
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.
