Historical impressionist Peter M. Small portrays George Washington, separating fact from myth while exploring America’s founding father. He has performed nationwide, including at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Please join resident Lynn as she discusses “From Garage to Gershwin, The Story of My Life with Music and Movement!”
Join the talented musicians, Paul & Stephanie for our final performance in the Auditorium before construction begins. They will perform beautiful works of the “Dean of American Music”, Aaron Copland, along with one of the most celebrated composers of the mid-20th century, Samuel Barber.
Buckle up for some memorable armchair travel. Hernan is a world traveler and this month he will take us to the land of the rising sun, Japan. His presentation will share history and insights from this remarkable country.
Oregon is home to a wealth of spectacular areas, but one of the most remarkable is a string of volcanoes that extends from Northern California, through the middle of Oregon into Washington. This fantastic range is known as the Cascade Mountains. Guest Doug McKenzie will take us into the heart of the Three Sisters Wilderness. Join us for a slideshow filled with breathtaking scenery.
Sit back and enjoy this beloved film starring James Cagney and Joan Leslie. This 1942 biographical musical drama is about George M. Cohan, who was born on July 4, and known as “The Man Who Owned Broadway”. Just like a movie theater we will have fresh popcorn and soft drinks. See you at the movies!
Jean-Max Lattemann (countertenor) and Eva Schaumkell (piano) join forces in a program that reflects on the many faces of the wanderer in song. Performed by two Wiesbaden natives now based on opposite sides of the world, their program For Those Who Wander celebrates music’s enduring fascination with journeying, connecting performer and listener across landscapes both real and imagined.
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.
Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy & physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss the four largest moons of Jupiter, discovered by Galileo in 1609. Originally called Medicean Stars, they range from volcanic, spewing geysers to cold Callisto with ice hundreds of miles thick. The moons orbit Jupiter in times that range from fewer than 2 days to more than 16 days and influence each other with tidal pulls.
Join Timeless Melodies for this presentation of Jewish Contributions to Popular Music. Always entertaining, this longstanding program is a favorite. Larry Maurer brings video clips and a vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.
Bewitched by the sound of the 70’s, Fonteyn draws from her musical idols, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, and Paul McCartney, to name a few. Her debut album “Trip the Light Fantastic” offered music centered around rainbow chords and melody. Her songs are playful, sentimental, and offer a sense of the theatrical.
Join Jodhan Fine from the Pasadena Audubon Society for a presentation on Pasadena’s birds and the habitats they occupy. From chaparral specialties to urban adapted birds, riparian reliers to high elevation denizens, learn about the different species present in our area and how they rely on different habitat types.
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.
Join Professor Anthony Szczurek from Saddleback University for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on wealth disparity in our country. Professor Szczurek will discuss trends in income, housing, education, and opportunity, while examining how this relates to and affects US politics. Gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant economic and political issues facing us today and its potential implications for the future.
Join The Covington’s Wellness Team for an engaging and informative session designed to help better understand key aspects of care and support services available in and out of the community.
Vintage jazz singer Grace Faye brings her iconic style and voice back to MonteCedro. Specializing in swing tunes, Rat Pack classics, and traditional jazz standards from the 1920s to the 1940s, she delights audiences with an evening of song.
Getting to Know You is a popular and engaging program that highlights the lives, experiences, and accomplishments of residents and team members through presentations or interview-style conversations. Participants share stories about their backgrounds, careers, hobbies, travels, and memorable life experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the people who make up our community. Join us for an inspiring and often entertaining opportunity to discover the remarkable stories and diverse experiences of those around us.
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”.
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves and can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and balance problems. Join us for an informative and educational presentation that will provide an overview of the different types of neuropathy, common causes such as diabetes and other medical conditions, signs and symptoms to recognize, available diagnostic tools, and current treatment and management strategies.
Join Bryce Stevens from Sector 5 Media, a premier motorsports and karting media company known for capturing professional race photos and video packages for competitors across the country. Bryce will discuss the special effects and movie magic used to bring “F1: The Movie” to life. Using clips from the movie, commentary and visual explanations, he will take us through how the production team created the iconic race/crash scenes and merged real and fictional F1 action to create a blockbuster.