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This month at The Canterbury.

As October arrives, so do a range of new activities to enjoy.

We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening this coming month, 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.

Senior resident enjoying a strawberry milkshake at 50's-themed diner

There’s always something delicious to enjoy at The Canterbury.

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    • 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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    September events

    Last month was filled with events and outings at The Canterbury. Below are some of the activities that residents enjoyed.

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    Resident show and tell

    Resident Bill H. hosted a remarkable show and tell for the community. He displayed his hand-crafted wooden cars. This beautiful collection had been on display at the Peterson Automotive Museum on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles from 2008 – 2024.

    Bill committed his time, talent and craftsmanship to creating these remarkable replicas of beloved cars of our past and we are so grateful that he shared them with us.

    • Residents displaying artwork during a community show and tell event.
    • Close-up of craft project at show and tell.

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    Artist Gallery

    Last month, we welcomed resident artists whose work will be on display in the main dining room. They discussed their artwork, inspiration and the stories behind their pieces. Their works will be on show for the month.

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    Functional Fitness

    Our weekly functional fitness classes are popular. They offer educational information related to health and fitness, followed by a comprehensive warm up focussed on coordination. Dave C. a fitness instructor, leads the class.

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    Succulents

    Last month, residents in the Get Creative with Susan class designed unique, succulent purses. Residents were able to plant beautiful succulent plants in a purse-shaped container. They personalized each purse on the outside as well as with the selection of plants they chose. Their stunning creations made great keepsakes.

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    New Spanish Class

    New Spanish language classes have started at The Canterbury. These classes are focussed on conversational skills. The classes bring together residents to improve their speaking skills while enhancing their familiarity with the language.

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    Film Discussion — The Graduate

    Film Historian Theo Siegel led a discussion and screening of the iconic film, The Graduate. Directed by Mike Nichols, the movie made Dustin Hoffman famous for his role as Benjamin Braddock, and was elevated by the soundtrack which included five songs by Simon & Garfunkel, including Mrs. Robinson. Theo explored all aspects of this beloved film before screening the movie.

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    The Canterbury Chorale

    The Canterbury’s very own resident-led choir performed to a crowded room. They sang selections from classic Disney movies that brought smiles to everyone’s face.

     

     

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    Luau at The Canterbury

    The Ku’uipo ’O Hula Dancers are a Polynesian dance group that performs Hula, Maori, and Tahitian dances. The name of the group translates to “sweetheart of Hula”.

    The talented group of dancers performed for residents, who wore their favorite Island-inspired clothing. The afternoon included a delicious lunch that captured the tastes of Hawaii.

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    Violinist performance

    Resident Ken A. shared his exceptional musical talent. A violinist, he was accompanied on the piano and performed beautiful classical pieces for the community.

     

     

    Outings

    California Science Center IMAX Theater

    Residents enjoyed a trip to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, and its IMAX Theater.

    They had a private screening of the film Blue Wales 3D. The film takes viewers on a journey to the world of the magnificent blue whale. The film follows two scientific expeditions, and transforms our understanding of the largest animal ever to have lived, and a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.

    From its almost incomprehensible size and its spectacular feeding habits, to the role it plays in the health of our oceans and its remarkable, long-distance communications, the film provides an unforgettable window into the lives of these animals — and the extremes scientists must endure to study them. It’s the first time this stunning film has been screened on the giant screen.

    Following the film, residents had a delicious lunch at the 50s-inspired diner, Pann’s Restaurant.

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