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This month at The Canterbury.

Fall is around the corner bringing a new season of activities to enjoy.

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

A young woman in a black dress plays a grand piano on stage. Behind her, there is a colorful painting of a coastal landscape with blue water, green hills, and buildings.

An afternoon of classical music

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    • Sat 4
    A stage performance with a singer in a white dress at center stage and dancers bending forward in a line, with musicians and bright stage lights in the background, and an audience watching.
    July 4 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, we will be discussing the musical “Seesaw”. Please join us.

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    Tue 14
    A person stands in front of a seated audience, holding and showing a paper while speaking. Behind them, a large screen displays a green aerial map or satellite image. The audience is seen from behind.
    July 14 2:30PM – 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    What is Omnilore?

    Omnilore is a lifelong learning organization in the South Bay. Please join Leslie Criswell, a retired trial attorney and high school teacher, and 12-year Omnilore Member. Leslie will discuss Omnilore and answer any questions you might have.

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    Fri 17
    Two people playing musical instruments outdoors; one is playing a violin, wearing a red sleeveless top, and the other is playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a light-colored shirt and black jeans.
    July 17 3:00PM – 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    The Penny Royal Players and a Tribute to America

    The Penny Royal Players are a California-based community theater and philanthropic ensemble that blends storytelling, vocal performances, dance, and historical instruments to bring American history to life. Join us for a cocktail and appetizer as we listen to their patriotic sounds as they perform a “Tribute to America”.

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    Sat 25
    A carved rubber stamp of a camera and carving tools rest on a table, surrounded by colorful shavings and paper with stamped camera images.
    July 25 10:30AM – 11:30AM Art Studio

    Rubber Block Printmaking with Loren Kantor

    Learn to carve your own rubber blocks and make custom 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. The process is fun and easy.

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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
    Two glasses of pink cocktail with ice, lemon slices, and rosemary sprigs, rimmed with sugar, sit on a white surface in bright sunlight.
    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 cocktail, the history, where it originated and what made it popular.

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    August events

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

    A painted portrait of a smiling man in a suit holding a conductor’s baton, set against a warm, softly-blurred background.

    Lecture

    Duke Ellington

    The Omnilore Lecture on Duke Ellington by Scott Zimmerman was well attended. Along with hearing some of his great music, residents learned about the Duke’s early life, and what got him started on the path to being one of the most well respected jazz musicians of his age. Scott shared his insights into how Duke Ellington’s compositions and style changed and grew from the 1920s, through the 1930s at the Cotton Club in Harlem, then into the 1940s and post World War II.

    A woman gives a presentation to a group of older adults. A slide on the screen reads Fraud is on the rise, aggressively targeting people 50+, with a table showing fraud complaints by age group.

    Lecture

    Being tech-aware

    The Smarter Service is now at The Canterbury. They bring a full Tech Concierge program to residents. In addition to their regular support, they delivered a class on a reality we all face each day: “Scams & Fraud: Navigating Technology Safely”. Attendees learned how to recognize common online scams and become aware of the best strategies to protect personal data.

    A group of elderly people seated in a community room watch a performer singing at a microphone beside a grand piano, with an ocean landscape mural and an American flag in the background.

    Performances

    Arjun & Friends

    The Valmonte Room was filled with residents for the performance of Arjun & Friends. Arjun and Friends is a community volunteer group started by the piano studio of Dr. Linda Govel. Arjun started off with a solo piano recital on Feb 19, 2019 at The Canterbury. In the conversation that followed the performance, residents asked him to come back again to play piano compositions by a variety of composers. Arjun’s friend and studio mate James Govednik joined Arjun at the next recital. With more recitals being scheduled, Arjun & Friends was formed as a volunteer group.

    Last month we welcomed two talented performers for an an afternoon of classical music. The audience was captivated by the breadth of pieces. We look forward to welcoming Arjun & Friends in the future.

    A woman wearing a beige hat and navy shirt smiles while serving a dessert with whipped cream outdoors, with plants, flowers, and buildings in the background.

    Socials

    What’s the scoop?

    On Saturdays, the dining services team hosts a weekly Ice Cream Social, dishing out different flavors of ice cream with fun and interesting toppings. Residents enjoy their favorite ice cream while mingling with neighbors.

    A woman in a white dress speaks to a group of older adults in an art gallery. Colorful paintings hang on the walls behind them. The group listens attentively as she gestures with her hand.

    Outings

    A trip to the Palos Verdes Art Center

    Docent Gail Phinney led us through “The Summer Show”. She shared her insight into the pieces and their history.

    This juried all-media exhibition incorporates work from members of the Palos Verdes Art Center’s seven active artists groups: Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, The Artists Studio, and The Third Dimension. The visit was a great way to spend the afternoon enjoying all of this artistry in the gallery.

    Following time exploring the art, residents enjoyed lunch at a nearby gem, The Little Olivia, a Mediterranean-themed restaurant offering a blend of Greek and Italian cuisines with fresh, flavorful dishes. It was a day that fed people’s spirits and appetites.

    • Two older women smiling and standing together in an art gallery, with colorful paintings hanging on the blue wall behind them. One woman wears a white top with black hearts; the other wears a floral blouse.
    • An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a blue jacket and white shirt, stands smiling next to a colorful painting featuring a dark sea and orange shore. Framed artwork is visible in the background.
    • A woman in a white dress speaks to three women in a gallery, surrounded by colorful paintings on cream-colored walls. The listeners have gray hair and wear blue and yellow tops.
    • Two smiling women stand close together in front of colorful abstract art. One has curly light brown hair and glasses, and the other has short, curly blonde hair and is wearing a white top with black spots.
    An older woman smiles in front of a display featuring life-sized terracotta horses pulling a chariot, with terracotta warrior statues visible in the background at a museum exhibit.

    Outings

    A visit to the Bowers Museum

    Residents visited the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The museum is renowned for its permanent collection that includes works from pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Native American art, the art of Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and California plein-air painting.

    Bowers Museum welcomed the US premiere of China’s Terracotta Warriors exhibition back in 2008. It now proudly presents new discoveries with their current exhibit, “World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century!” Residents were captivated by this special exhibition.

    After taking in these stunning, preserved works from 210 BCE, residents relaxed with a great lunch al fresco at the museum’s Tangata Restaurant.

    • A group of older women are smiling and waving while seated inside a small bus or van. They appear cheerful and are looking toward the camera. The vehicle is well-lit and several women are sitting in the back.
    • Two elderly women stand in front of a vibrant, colorful tapestry featuring intricate patterns and mythical figures. Both women wear glasses and name tags, smiling warmly at the camera.
    • An older woman and man stand smiling in front of glass cases displaying life-sized Terracotta Warrior statues in a museum exhibit.
    • A group of elderly people, mostly women, sit around an outdoor table at a restaurant, holding menus and smiling at the camera. The weather appears sunny and pleasant.
    • A woman gestures and smiles next to a large ancient horse statue and a human warrior statue in a museum exhibit. The background is dark blue, highlighting the sculptures.
    • Two elderly women look at ancient artifacts displayed in a glass case at a museum, with other visitors visible in the background. One woman holds a brochure and both appear engaged with the exhibit.
    Two older women wearing sunglasses and visors stand smiling by a metal railing outdoors near a waterside walkway, with buildings and trees in the background on a sunny day.

    Outings

    Boat Ride in Long Beach Harbor

    A group took to the water to explore Los Alamitos Bay & Naples Canal aboard Duffy Boats. The boats are quiet, eco-friendly electric boats that offer comfortable, gentle trips. From the water, the group took in iconic harbor sights, passed luxury yachts and viewed waterfront estates, all while enjoying a boxed lunch.

    • Three older women are outdoors by a waterfront on a sunny day. Two wear hats and sunglasses; one uses a walker. They are standing on a walkway next to a building with large windows.
    • A group of people walk on a dock toward a boat on a sunny day, with blue sky, palm trees, and houses visible across the water in the background.
    • Two older women sit side by side on a boat, smiling and enjoying a sunny day on the water. Sailboats and palm trees are visible in the background, suggesting they are near a marina.
    • A group of older adults sit around a table on a boat, enjoying snacks and bottled water, with a scenic waterfront and palm trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

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