Women’s Breakfast: Marcell’s
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.
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.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “Woman of The Year”. This 1942 romantic comedy drama was directed by George Stevens and stars Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. It is the first of nine films Hepburn and Tracy made together. The movie will be shown after the discussion.
Join Regional Fitness Director Cesar Barragan and Fitness Instructor Julian Love as they discuss how strength training supports independence, balance, bone health, and overall quality of life as we age. Come learn why maintaining muscle is important for staying active, and see the demonstration of simple strength exercises. They will also discuss how personal training can provide support for those looking to build confidence and create a fitness routine that fits their lifestyle.
Join us for a cocktail and appetizer as we enjoy the retro-vintage musical style of the U.S. 99 Duo, a staple of the Southern California music scene.
Join us as we welcome Dr. Neal Hermanowicz, Neurologist in the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Program at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Parkinson’s disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder, surpassing Alzheimer’s disease, yet researchers still do not know its exact cause. Treatments continue to improve, but a cure remains elusive. Dr. Hermanowicz will discuss the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, treatments, and the status of current research.
Zoot was severely burned as an infant, losing the muscles in his right foot, yet went on to a 12-year career as a professional dancer, actor, and international touring artist working with Prince, Michael Jackson, Arsenio Hall, and James Cameron among others. In addition to raising more than $32 million for various organizations, he built four art centers for the City of LA, a Boys & Girls Club, and a Theatre for the City of Long Beach. Join us to hear his remarkable story.
Join us for an informative session focused on Parkinson’s Disease awareness and management. Learn about primary symptoms, causes and treatment approaches, and have an introduction to the members of the healthcare team and the role they play.
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.