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.
Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music that celebrates our nation’s Semiquincentennial. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.
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.
Join us for an engaging presentation on Brain Health: Keeping the Mind Strong. Learn how aging affects brain health. Recognize signs of cognitive decline, and explore strategies to support memory, emotional well-being, independence, and healthy aging.
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.
Cliff Henderson was the managing director of the National Air Races from 1928 through 1939, and considered “The PT Barnum of Aviation”. Join us for this Western Museum of Flight video series that captures the national air races. They served as a proving ground for new technologies and engineering developments in a time when aviation was still in its rapid growth period.
Join the gentlemen of MonteCedro for breakfast, laughter and camaraderie. It’s a popular get together, so reservations are recommended.
Join Mikhael Smith, Nutritional Care Manager for this special program. Each week Mikhael discusses a signature drink, the history, where it originated and what made it popular. This week, he will be sharing his insights about a special wine.
Paul and Stephanie are a renowned duo who perform some of the world’s most beautiful and memorable music. This month’s performance will include Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, widely known as the “Spring Sonata”. This masterpiece was written in 1801 and takes its name “Spring” from the bright, cheerful, and sunny feeling of the music.
Hernan is a world traveler and a master at taking us on journeys from the comfort of our own chairs. This month he will take us to China, a country whose history can be traced back 2,000-plus years. His presentation will share history and insights from this remarkable country.
Author Manny Pacheco is a Southern California television and radio personality whose career has spanned more than three decades. He is a 34-year member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, and the youngest member of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters. Join us to hear his insights into the forgotten history of the silver screen.
Chloe Perrier is an accomplished French Jazz singer based in LA. With her melodic, clear voice, emotion and sheer artistic talent, she connects deeply with her audiences. Join us for what will be a memorable evening. Dessert and coffee will be served.
End of the Cycle is a feature-length documentary by The Endometriosis Collective that spotlights the global endometriosis crisis. Released in June 2026, the film explores the condition through intimate stories of six women. The documentary notably honors Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday by shedding light on the iconic star’s hidden, decades-long battle with the disease.
Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. It orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, executing 294 revolutions. Its journey revolutionized our understanding of the planet’s rings, revealing them as dynamic, active structures fed by the moon Enceladus.
The dazzling musical comedies of Rodgers and Hammerstein brought about the Golden Age of Broadway. From 1943 to 1959, they gave us “Oklahoma”, “Carousel”, “South Pacific”, “The King and I”, and “The Sound of Music”. See great video clips from these shows, hear many anecdotes about the performers and learn how these incredible musicals came to be written. Please join us for this delightful musical stroll down memory lane!
Join Timeless Melodies for this presentation of great songstresses, including the beloved Doris Day. Larry brings video clips, and a vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Audrey Tai, a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Orange County with expertise in macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that damages the macula—the central part of the retina. This damage blurs or distorts sharp, detailed central vision needed for activities like reading and driving. Learn about AMD, and the latest updates on this disease.
The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.