• January 19 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Understanding Blood Clots: A simple guide to DVT prevention and care

    In this informative discussion, we will break down Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in a clear and approachable way. You’ll learn common symptoms to look for, everyday prevention tips, and what to expect if treatment is needed.

    January 20 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 for this popular event.

    January 20 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Hidden OC with Chris Epting

    Dive into the hidden history of Orange County. From a mysterious Redwood Forest to a World War II German POW camp, and the site of Howard Hughes’ early flights, this presentation sheds light on the unique character of our region.

    January 23 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    “The Imitating Piano” with Dr. Kelly Anderson

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs music written for the piano to imitate other instruments.

    January 23 1:30PM - 2:30PM Valmonte Room

    Everyone Has a Story with Jeanne Scharf Yamamoto

    Join fellow resident Jeanne as she talks about her experience during World War II and the 3.5 years she spent in a Relocation Camp.

  • February 3 8:30AM - 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.

    February 4 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan, Spain

    Join us for another opportunity for armchair travel to the Iberian peninsula with Hernan. He shares his knowledge and photos with us as he transports us to one of the world’s great destinations. 

    February 5 10:00AM - 11:00AM Front Drive

    Winter Olympics Kick-Off with Hello Critter

    Just in time for the Winter Olympics, join us for a walk in the brisk winter air with the goats from Hello Critter!

    February 6 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Gary Gould, Multi-Instrumental Musician

    Returning to the Covington, 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.

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

    Sherri Snyder as Barbara La Marr

    Sherri Snyder, actress and author of the biography “Barbara La Marr: The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful for Hollywood”, portrays 1920s silent screen vamp Barbara La Marr in a one-woman, self-authored performance piece about this incredible, turbulent life.

    February 6 4:30PM - 5:30PM Auditorium

    Lunar New Year Celebration with Fenton Fong Studios

    Experience a traditional lion dance in honor of The Year or the Fire Horse. Fenton Fong Studios will present wonderful Kung Fu demonstrations by their students and by the residents of MonteCedro.

    February 7 10:30AM - 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    The American Songbook Series is a monthly program specializing in the golden era of stage and screen. It is curated and presented by Seth Becker, music historian, focusing on the greatest years of American music.

    February 10 2:30PM - 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    Native Americans in CA and The Peninsula

    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.  

    February 11 2:00PM - 3:00PM Valmonte Room

    Food Demo: Dark Chocolate

    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. 

    February 12 7:00PM - 8:00PM Auditorium

    Fonteyn Sings the ’70s

    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.  

    February 13 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Timeless Melodies Presents Broadway in the 1930s

    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.

    February 13 2:00PM - 3:00PM Valmonte Room

    Sweetheart Soirée

    Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day at our Sweetheart Soirée with a beautiful performance by Saxophonist, Jeff Sisil.

    February 14 7:30PM - 8:30PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Schumacher Concert Series — Hutchins Consort

    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.  

    February 17 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 for this popular event. 

    February 17 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Examination Process of Rank Badges with resident Dave Hugus

    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.