• August 11 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Powerful Jets from Supermassive Black Holes

    Guest speaker Martijn Oei, Post Doctoral Scholar from Cal Tech shares his insights into the wonders of the universe.

    August 12 12:30PM - 1:30PM Valmonte Room

    Omnilore Lecture on Duke Ellington

    Guest Speaker Scott Zimmerman will explore a range of this American icon’s music, his life and his journey to being one of the most respected jazz musicians of his day.

    August 13 11:00AM - 12:00PM

    Barber, Copeland, Sondheim, and Dvorak: Four Pioneers of American Music

    Paul Stein and Stephanie Lan perform some of this country’s most influential music.

    August 13 2:00PM Game Room

    Superfood Demo, Tomatoes

    Executive Chef Aaron Hernandez gives an informative nutrition talk and an interactive demo on this superfood.

    August 14 11:00AM - 12:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Outer Four Planets With Armchair Astronomer

    Join us for a Zoom presentation with Ken Vanlew, a retired astronomy and physics teacher. He will offer us a fascinating glimpse into the vastness of our universe.

    August 19 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Women’s Breakfast

    Get to know some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast.

    August 21 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Mapping the Universe in Blurred Lines

    Delaney Dunne, Graduate Student at Cal Tech shares some of the latest perspectives on the scale of our universe.

    August 22 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    A Celebration of the Music of John Williams

    Kelly Anderson shares Williams’ work, which includes some of the most critically acclaimed film scores in cinema.

    August 26 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “Musical Influences” with Dr. Kelly Anderson

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs music by great musicians modeled after music by other great musicians.

    August 26 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Ballet History: From Its Beginning to the Romantic Era

    Award-winning author, and dance historian Elizabeth Kaye joins us by Zoom to share the unlikely history of the ballet from the the French Royal Court of King Louis XIV to the ballerinas who reigned in the Romantic Era.

    August 28 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Raptor Show

    Learn more about these remarkable creatures when live birds come to MonteCedro.

    August 28 1:30PM - 4:30PM Valmonte Room

    Film Discussion: “The Graduate”

    Join Theo Siegel to discuss the actors and the story behind this iconic film. The movie will be screened following the discussion. Refreshments will be served.

    August 29 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Classical Piano Concert & Lecture

    Pianist and composer Carlos Gardels performs some of the most beautiful classical music.

    August 29 3:00PM - 4:00PM Auditorium

    Musical Performance with Ken and Ann

    Resident Ken performs on the violin, accompanied on the piano by friend and fellow musician Ann. Sure to be a memorable afternoon of beautiful music.

  • September 2 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us and get to know your future neighbors and the new MonteCedro Executive Director Adam Peña. Please register early as seating is limited.

    September 3 11:00AM - 12:00PM Lunada Lounge

    Let’s Make a Succulent Purse

    Fun to Create with Susan brings you everything you need for a custom creative project that you can share with your family and friends. 

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

    Lithuanian, Italian, French, American, and German Composers, and Burt Bacharach

    Paul Stein & Stephanie Lan perform a wealth of beautiful songs, including It Ain’t Necessarily So and A House is Not a Home.

    September 6 3:00PM - 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Sensing Scams Series with Kristen

    Kristen Ramirez from the Smarter Service will provide a guide to thwarting online scammers and how to protect yourself.

    September 8 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “Life Worth Living” Book Study with Resident Tom Brunkow

    This study group requires a 12-week commitment (on Mondays) to complete the series and is limited to two members of the New Neighbor Club. The study book is Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most. 

    September 12 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Timeless Melodies 20th Century Fox musicals

    Guest Larry Meurer takes us on a journey through the world of musicals, with video. This is always a popular event.