Join author Chris Epting for an insightful and story-filled look back at our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. From protecting roughly 230 million acres of public land, establishing the U.S. Forest Service to initiating the Panama Canal, his legacy continues today. This is sure to be an informative and entertaining presentation.
Join comedian Fritz Coleman for an evening of laughter. Fritz Coleman is a 5-time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster. He’s made 8 appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. This evening is sure to make you smile. Dessert and coffee will be served.
Learn more about these remarkable creatures when Raptor Events bring live birds to MonteCedro. Have an opportunity to get up close with each stunning animal. The event will create lasting memories.
Join Kris Bonner, a UC Master Gardener and Huntington Botanical Gardens docent. Kris began his Traveling Gardener talks in 2022. He takes audiences on fun and inspirational virtual visits to some of the great gardens in the world, sharing the transformative power of travel and nature.
The Ku’uipo ‘O Hula Polynesian Dancers join us for our annual Luau Happy Hour. Enjoy themed appetizers, drinks and a wonderful performance that will transport us to the Hawaiian Islands.
Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music that we remember from the earlier days of television. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.
Join the gentlemen of MonteCedro for breakfast, laughter and camaraderie. It’s a popular get-together, so reservations are recommended.
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.
Paul and Stephanie are a renowned musical duo who perform some of the world’s most beautiful and memorable music. This month’s performances will feature works from Debussy, Handel and John Williams. Not to be missed.
Hernan Perez returns in September to discuss an intriguing destination. This month, he will focus his insights on the State of Israel.
Monte Cedro is home to people at different points on life’s path. Resident Pat Tom asked her daughter, Behavioral Neurologist Dr. Tiffany Chow, how to converse with or be helpful to residents who are having a hard time with their memory, communication, mobility or orientation. Dr. Chow will review the Best Friends Approach and how basic tenets of friendship can be applied in any neighborly interaction to promote the feeling of being seen and included. Created in conjunction with MonteCedro team members, this presentation will invite your participation in discussion on how to meet the moments as they arise.
Join us for a performance by a group of talented residents as they entertain us with a wonderful repertoire of songs. Appetizers and drinks will be served.
The American Songbook is a monthly program specializing in the Golden Era of stage and screen. This month, Seth Becker will be discussing Ferrante and Teicher, a duo of American pianists known for their clever arrangements of familiar classical pieces, movie soundtracks, and show tunes. Please join us.
Join us for a night of bluegrass and country music. Dennis Witcher is a renowned American bluegrass mandolinist, singer, and songwriter. The band will perform favorites and originals, so everyone is sure to have a toe-tapping great time! Dessert and coffee will be served.
If you love film or the early days of Hollywood, you don’t want to miss this event. Adele Gleishman will discuss the history of early Hollywood filmmaking, the establishment of major studios, and the emergence of the cultural phenomenon that shaped the film industry globally.
Fitness Coordinator, Federico Barone demonstrates the importance of strength in our legs. He demonstrates how lower-body and core strength improves mobility, balance, injury prevention, independence, and overall quality of life through lifelong functional fitness.
Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss Jupiter. This massive planet could contain more than 1,300 Earths, has a stormy atmosphere, and a vast collection of moons. Sure to be a fascinating discussion.
Join Timeless Melodies for a presentation of songs from this American icon, Bob Hope. In a career that spanned almost 80 years, he starred in seven highly successful “Road to…” musical comedies with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. Bob Hope was also a massive supporter of the military, going on 57 USO tours to entertain active-duty service members. Larry will bring to life Bob Hope’s remarkable career through video clips and his vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.
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.
Using a dozen species from around the world, Dr. Dan Lewis from Huntington Gardens will discuss why we should care about trees. He’ll review why trees are important in the fight against climate change, how they continue to surprise us, and why they’re essential to our future.