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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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Today

    • Fri 6
    March 6 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Happy Hour

    Join us for Happy Hour and the fun guitar sounds of Noodle Stew, the talented duo of Ken Nudelman and Michael Stewart.

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    Sat 7
    March 7 10:30AM – 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    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”.

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    Tue 10
    March 10 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Omnilore Presentation: “White Wine vs Red Wine”— Which California Wine is the Best?

    Please join Susan Strauss and Irene Berlin for this fun and educational comedy skit in which a glass of California red wine and a glass of California white wine debate which is better. It’s up to you to decide!

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    Wed 11
    March 11 2:00PM – 3:00PM Game Room

    Food Demo: Beets

    What are beets, what nutritional value do they have and how should we eat them? Please join Executive Chef Aaron Hernadez for an interactive demo featuring this month’s superfood.

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    Thu 19
    March 19 1:30PM – 2:30PM Valmonte Room

    Film discussion: El Dorado

    Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “El Dorado”. This 1966 American Western film was directed and produced by Howard Hawks and stars John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. We will screen the film after the discussion.

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    Wed 25
    March 25 2:00PM – 3:00PM Dining Room

    The Inspiration of Artists

    Please join resident artists as they display and discuss their artwork, inspiration, and story behind their pieces. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

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    Sat 28
    March 28 10:30AM – 11:30AM Art Studio

    Block Prints For Greeting Cards

    Put your stamp on things. Learn to carve your own rubber blocks and make custom Holiday Greeting Cards. Participants use a tool to carve a soft rubber block. The carved block becomes a rubber stamp and is then used to make cards. 

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    • Fri 10
    April 10 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Happy Hour

    Join us for Happy Hour and the music of “U.S. 99”. This talented musical duo perform retro-vintage rock & roll, classic rock, blues, and rockabilly.

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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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    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.

    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.

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