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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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Today

    • Tue 30
    December 30 7:00PM – 8:00PM Valmonte Room

    Holiday Music Concert with Arjun & Friends

    Please join Arjun & Friends, a community group of pianists from the Piano Studio of Dr. Linda Govel for an evening filled with wonderful music.

    RSVP

    • Fri 2
    January 2 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Music Through the Decades with Mike Chamberlin

    Join us for appetizers and a cocktail as we listen to beautiful songs that will bring back memories with singer and guitarist Mike Chamberlin.

    RSVP
    Fri 9
    January 9 11:00AM – 12:00PM Valmonte Room

    History of The Los Angeles Maritime Museum

    Marifrances Trivelli, Director of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, joins us to share the history of the Port of Los Angeles, on land and at sea.

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    Tue 13
    January 13 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Omnilore Lecture: “Dancing on The Brain”

    Florence Murphy, longtime member of Omnilore, brings us a presentation that illustrates the magic that happens in our brains when listening to music, especially when we combine that with movement and dancing. Please join us.

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    Wed 14
    January 14 2:00PM – 3:00PM Game Room

    Food Demo with Aaron Hernandez, Executive Chef

    Please join our Executive Chef for an informative nutrition talk. He will lead an interactive demo and create a delicious recipe containing the superfood of the month, oats.

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    Fri 23
    January 23 1:30PM – 2:30PM Valmonte Room

    Everyone Has a Story with Jeanne Scharf Yamamoto

    Join fellow resident Jeanne as she talks about her experience during World War II and the 3.5 years she spent in a Relocation Camp.

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    Fri 30
    January 30 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Happy Hour with George Rossi

    Please join singer and musician George Rossi for a fun hour filled with great entertainment.

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

    Sherri Snyder as Barbara La Marr

    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.

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

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    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.

    RSVP

    September events

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

    At The Canterbury

    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.

    At The Canterbury

    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.

    Performances

    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.

     

     

    Performances

    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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