• December 16 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Women’s Breakfast

    Share the morning with some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited. 

    December 16 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    The Unexpected History of the Nutcracker

    Elizabeth Kaye joins us over Zoom to share the story of how The Nutcracker came into being, and how it evolved into the magical ballet it is today. The presentation includes many enchanting excerpts from the two finest Nutcracker productions, choreographed in the 20th century by George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

    December 24 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Extra Hour: Stay Holiday Fit

    Join Fitness Director Cesar Barragan for an hour of tips and tricks to stay healthy and fit during the holidays!

    December 29 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Christmas and Hanukkah Favorites

    Virtuoso violinist Attilla Sautov entertains with a special winter-themed concert program with accompaniment.

    December 29 4:00PM - 5:00PM Auditorium

    John Fluker on the Piano

    International singer/songwriter John Fluker performs favorite songs and tunes to sing along with, for a feel-good vibe that will last you into the new year.

    December 30 7:00PM - 8:00PM Valmonte Room

    Holiday Music Concert with Arjun & Friends

    Please join Arjun & Friends, a community group of pianists from the Piano Studio of Dr. Linda Govel for an evening filled with wonderful music.

  • January 2 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Gary Gould performance

    Gary Gould’s one-man instrumental show features dazzling musicianship, lighthearted narration, and some of the world’s best-loved melodies played on a variety of common and unique musical instruments.

    January 2 3:00PM - 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Music Through the Decades with Mike Chamberlin

    Join us for appetizers and a cocktail as we listen to beautiful songs that will bring back memories with singer and guitarist Mike Chamberlin.

    January 2 7:00PM - 8:00PM Auditorium

    After Hours: The Music of Jonathan Gerry

    Join us for dessert and coffee as we take in an evening of song with singer and pianist Jonathan Gerry.

    January 5 1:30PM - 2:30PM Auditorium

    “Living on One Dollar” Documentary & Discussion with the filmmakers Chris Temple & Zach Ingrasci of Optimist Films

    Two college students spend two months of their summer living on one dollar a day each in a Guatemalan Indian village to personally experience extreme poverty and how to cope with the necessities of life and survival itself. With no training or experience in filmmaking, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci made a film that premiered on Netflix, and won several awards.

    January 6 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us for breakfast and meet some of your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.

    January 7 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “Gershwin and the Europeans” with Paul Stein and Stephanie Lan

    Enjoy a delightful arrangement of George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Music from Spain, Vienna, Russia, Norway, and Amsterdam will also be featured.

    January 7 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan

    Hernan is a world traveler who shares his knowledge and photos with us. Through his stories, he incorporates a bit of history and trivia from around the world.

    January 9 11:00AM - 12:00PM Valmonte Room

    History of The Los Angeles Maritime Museum

    Marifrances Trivelli, Director of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, joins us to share the history of the Port of Los Angeles, on land and at sea.

    January 9 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Timeless Melodies, 1945: The Year In Music

    In the year that World War II ended, popular music continued to turn out timeless songs in the movies and on Broadway. Join us for a journey back in time.

    January 13 2:30PM - 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Omnilore Lecture: “Dancing on The Brain”

    Florence Murphy, longtime member of Omnilore, brings us a presentation that illustrates the magic that happens in our brains when listening to music, especially when we combine that with movement and dancing. Please join us.

    January 14 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “The Story of James Bond” with Guillaume Serina

    Not so secret after all! This presentation will tell the inside stories of the novels and the movies, and how 007 connects to the real world.

    January 14 2:00PM - 3:00PM Game Room

    Food Demo with Aaron Hernandez, Executive Chef

    Please join our Executive Chef for an informative nutrition talk. He will lead an interactive demo and create a delicious recipe containing the superfood of the month, oats.

    January 14 4:00PM - 5:00PM Auditorium

    The Yale Whiffenpoofs

    Since their founding in 1909, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, an a cappella singing group, have brought their diverse repertoire of vocal jazz, folk, pop, and Broadway hits to the world. We are excited to welcome them back to MonteCedro!

    January 16 1:30PM - 2:30PM Auditorium

    “MacArthur Park: Warriors in the Urban Storm,” Documentary and Discussion with the Film Maker Hale Anderson

    Join us for a screening and discussion of this documentary film. “MacArthur Park: Warriors in the Urban Storm” is about fierce, street-savvy activists who have struggled against poverty, the housing crisis, homelessness, crime and gang activity to make life better in a neighborhood that sits directly in the crosshairs of the urban crisis.