Join us for an informative lecture with Michael Friedman. He has been a resident of Palos Verdes for more than 50 years, a practicing attorney for 40 years and now is a Docent at Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
Did someone say chocolate? Please join us for an informative nutrition talk with Executive Chef, Aaron Hernandez. He will give an interactive demo featuring the superfood of the month, dark chocolate. It’s sure to be a popular event.
Singer-songwriter Suzanne May performs as Fonteyn. Join us for dessert and coffee as we enjoy her music, which reflects her love of ’70s music, drawing from her idols such as Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Paul McCartney to create a sound that’s original yet familiar.
Join Timeless Melodies and guest Larry Maurer for this presentation of Broadway in the 1930s. Always entertaining, this longstanding program is a huge hit with residents.
Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day at our Sweetheart Soirée with a beautiful performance by Saxophonist, Jeff Sisil.
Now in its 25th season, The Hutchins Consort is an innovative violin chamber ensemble that performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins that collectively span an astonishing eight octaves. Led by a group of accomplished musicians and visionaries, The Hutchins Consort preserves, promotes, and performs the Hutchins violins for a worldwide audience.
Share the morning with some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited for this popular event.
Learn about the fascinating background of Rank Badges. For a Chinese civil bureaucrat, it was the symbol of an extraordinary intellectual achievement. Candidates were required to memorize nine volumes containing more than 600,000 characters of text, a process that on average took more than 30 years of study and examinations.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “12 Angry Men”. The film will be screened after the discussion.
Riyad Nicholas is an international prize-winning pianist, described as one of the most exciting artists of his generation. He has received accolades from artists such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Mitsuko Uchida, and Daniel Barenboim, who wrote that “Riyad reached an impressive level of musicianship and has a very high level of music sensitivity”. Join us as we welcome Riyad for the first time to The Covington.
Join guest Steve Levin as he explores the impact of AI on scams. Is that really a family member calling you on the phone? What about that video you received purportedly from someone you know? This presentation will explore how scams are created, their criminal applications, and methods to eliminate or mitigate their negative effects on the potential victims.
Guests Dr. Rueland and Dr. Liauw will present an overview of non-operative and operative treatments for back and neck pain. A combined pain management and surgical presentation highlights current treatment paradigms that work together as patients try to restore neurological function and treat arthritis causing pain in the back and neck.
Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.
The renowned artists of Camerata Pacifica are returning to MonteCedro. Flutist Sébastian Jacot, oboist Nicholas Daniel, and pianist Irina Zahharenkova will perform a lively trio by early 20th century British composer Madeleine Dring and some additional musical surprises.
Taking a cue from the relaxed pace of the cafes that are a hallmark of the Viennese lifestyle, Visions of Bavaria offers a serene tour that invites you to linger, for the total experience of a virtual vacation. Stunning high-definition footage shot in winter and spring captures the idyllic essence of what was once the crown jewel of Europe.
Join Paul and Stephanie as they take you on a wonderful musical journey, touching on some of the world’s most beloved composers and the music that made them famous.
Join Hernan Perez as he explores the life of our 35th President. Enjoy his photos, as well as trivia and bits of history that capture this remarkable man’s story and the times in which he lived.
Join Doug McKenzie as he takes us on a trip to Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Lesser known than its famous Canadian Rockies neighbors, Banff and Jasper, Yoho is in fact a Cree expression meaning awe and wonder, a perfect name for this stunning destination. His slideshow adventure is filled with fun stories, fascinating facts and stunning images of gorgeous waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and incredible vistas.
Each Friday in March, and continuing through May 20, the speaker series welcomes a different lecturer live via Zoom. This course is taught and moderated by Dr. Anthony Szczurek. Topics include:
Join Oliver Green to examine the lives and careers of the remarkable female performers and composers who shaped music in the 20th century. Lectures will include the biographical, cultural, social, national and international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the first of a five-part series running every week on March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 and April 3.