• October 3 11:00AM Auditorium

    Outlaws of Altadena

    Hans Alhoff from our Creative Living Academy Partner Altadena Heritage shares his insights into the history of three colorful contrarians. Despite their eccentricities, all three Altadenans cared deeply about personal freedom as they understood it.

    October 3 2:00PM Auditorium

    Music of the War Years: WWI to Vietnam: Auditorium (Week 4)

    This four-week course wraps up with an examination of music as a response to military conflict. It explores popular music in the US before and during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War.

    October 7 8:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us and meet your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.

    October 14 7:00PM Auditorium

    Afterhours Concert: Singer John Fluker

    John Fluker is an L.A.-based music artist who has performed for the Grammys, the Nobel Peace Prize, Michael Jackson Memorial concert, among others. Dessert and coffee served.

    October 24 11:00AM Auditorium

    Brahms & Friends with Dr. Kelly Anderson

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he performs and discusses music by Brahms, Dvorak, Grieg, and other late Romantic composers.

    October 28 11:00AM Studio B

    Zomgoats & Thriller with Hello Critter & Ghoultastic Cesar

    Come and enjoy a spooktacular good time creating ghoulish treats for the goats and dancing with Cesar (chair & standing) to the music of Thriller and the Halloween Season. Zombie costumes welcome.

  • November 4 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us and meet some of your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.

    November 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Classical Elegance and Good Old-Fashioned American Wit

    Paul Stein on violin and Stephanie Lan on piano perform Haydn, Mozart, and American composer Zez Confrey.

    November 7 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Opera & the Power of the Human Voice

    Dr. Susan Mohini Kane performs original music that blends lyrical storytelling with emotional honesty. She is also a resident of Altadena.

    November 13 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Greatest Hits of Musical Theater

    Pianist Vijay Venkatesh returns to MonteCedro joined by baritone extraordinaire Matthew Hough in a performance of some of musical theater’s greatest hits.

    November 14 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Music Keys to a New Century

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he performs and discusses innovative music by Claude Debussy.

    November 18 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Women’s Breakfast

    Get to know some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited.

    November 18 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Violin, Cello, & Piano

    Enjoy Alena Hove (violin), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Irina Zahharenkova (piano), the wonderful musicians of Camerata Pacifica as they preview their evening concert.

    November 19 9:30AM - 10:30AM Front Drive

    Grateful for Friends Alzheimer’s Walk

    Join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This year we will walk the perimeter of MonteCedro to show our support for the MonteCedro Memory Care community. Suggested Donation to Walk: $1 on the day of the walk. All money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. All levels welcome, varying distances available.

    November 20 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Antique Chinese Textiles

    Resident David Hugus provides an introduction to the subject of Chinese rank badges. This discussion will provide insight into the Chinese civil service examinations, the rank birds and animals, and the Chinese imperial culture.

  • December 3 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Our monthly Men’s Breakfast is a great way to meet some of your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.

    December 3 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Franck’s Beloved Panis Angelicus and Fiddler on the Roof

    Our concert showcases the joy, sparkle, and energy of some of the greatest composers. Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky will be featured.

    December 5 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Verdugo Women’s Chorus

    Come usher in the holiday season with the beautiful voices of the Verdugo Women’s Chorus.

    December 9 11:00AM - 12:00PM Studio B

    “Caroling Critters” with Hello Critter

    Welcome to the most unique holiday event you will ever attend! The goats of Hello Critter will join us for a bit of yoga, a bit of holiday cheer, and a ton of laughs!

    December 16 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Women’s Breakfast

    Share the morning with some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited.