• July 4 10:30AM - 11:30AM Valmonte Room

    Song Book Series with Seth Becker

    The American Songbook is a monthly program specializing in the Golden Era of Stage and Screen. This month, we will be discussing the musical “Seesaw”. Please join us.

    July 9 11:00AM - 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Galilean Moons: Volcano to Icebox

    Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy & physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss the four largest moons of Jupiter, discovered by Galileo in 1609. Originally called Medicean Stars, they range from volcanic, spewing geysers to cold Callisto with ice hundreds of miles thick. The moons orbit Jupiter in times that range from fewer than 2 days to more than 16 days and influence each other with tidal pulls.

    July 10 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Jewish Contributions to Popular Music

    Join Timeless Melodies for this presentation of Jewish Contributions to Popular Music. Always entertaining, this longstanding program is a favorite. Larry Maurer brings video clips and a vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.

    July 10 7:00PM - 8:00PM Marcell’s

    Summer Nights Series — Fonteyn: Music of the 70’s

    Bewitched by the sound of the 70’s, Fonteyn draws from her musical idols, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, and Paul McCartney, to name a few. Her debut album “Trip the Light Fantastic” offered music centered around rainbow chords and melody. Her songs are playful, sentimental, and offer a sense of the theatrical.

    July 13 11:00AM - 12:00PM Eaton Theater

    The Birds and Their Habitats in the Greater Pasadena Area

    Join Jodhan Fine from the Pasadena Audubon Society for a presentation on Pasadena’s birds and the habitats they occupy. From chaparral specialties to urban adapted birds, riparian reliers to high elevation denizens, learn about the different species present in our area and how they rely on different habitat types.

    July 14 2:30PM - 3:30PM Valmonte Room

    What is Omnilore?

    Omnilore is a lifelong learning organization in the South Bay. Please join Leslie Criswell, a retired trial attorney and high school teacher, and 12-year Omnilore Member. Leslie will discuss Omnilore and answer any questions you might have.

    July 15 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Wealth Disparity in the United States With Professor Anthony Szczurek

    Join Professor Anthony Szczurek from Saddleback University for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on wealth disparity in our country. Professor Szczurek will discuss trends in income, housing, education, and opportunity, while examining how this relates to and affects US politics. Gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant economic and political issues facing us today and its potential implications for the future.

    July 16 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Health and Wellness Series

    Join The Covington’s Wellness Team for an engaging and informative session designed to help better understand key aspects of care and support services available in and out of the community.

    July 16 7:00PM - 8:00PM Marcell’s

    Summer Nights with Grace Faye

    Vintage jazz singer Grace Faye brings her iconic style and voice back to MonteCedro. Specializing in swing tunes, Rat Pack classics, and traditional jazz standards from the 1920s to the 1940s, she delights audiences with an evening of song.

    July 17 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Getting to Know You Featuring Preston Davis

    Getting to Know You is a popular and engaging program that highlights the lives, experiences, and accomplishments of residents and team members through presentations or interview-style conversations. Participants share stories about their backgrounds, careers, hobbies, travels, and memorable life experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the people who make up our community. Join us for an inspiring and often entertaining opportunity to discover the remarkable stories and diverse experiences of those around us.

    July 17 3:00PM - 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    The Penny Royal Players and a Tribute to America

    The Penny Royal Players are a California-based community theater and philanthropic ensemble that blends storytelling, vocal performances, dance, and historical instruments to bring American history to life. Join us for a cocktail and appetizer as we listen to their patriotic sounds as they perform a “Tribute to America”.

    July 20 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Understanding Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

    Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves and can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and balance problems. Join us for an informative and educational presentation that will provide an overview of the different types of neuropathy, common causes such as diabetes and other medical conditions, signs and symptoms to recognize, available diagnostic tools, and current treatment and management strategies.

    July 23 11:00AM - 12:00PM Eaton Theater

    How Did They Do It? F1: The Movie

    Join Bryce Stevens from Sector 5 Media, a premier motorsports and karting media company known for capturing professional race photos and video packages for competitors across the country. Bryce will discuss the special effects and movie magic used to bring “F1: The Movie” to life. Using clips from the movie, commentary and visual explanations, he will take us through how the production team created the iconic race/crash scenes and merged real and fictional F1 action to create a blockbuster.

    July 24 11:00AM - 12:00PM Library

    America’s 250th!

    Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music that celebrates our nation’s Semiquincentennial. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.

    July 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM Art Studio

    Rubber Block Printmaking with Loren Kantor

    Learn to carve your own rubber blocks and make custom greeting cards. Participants use a tool to carve a soft rubber block. The carved block becomes a rubber stamp and is then used to make cards. The process is fun and easy.

    July 27 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Brain Health: Keeping the Mind Strong

    Join us for an engaging presentation on Brain Health: Keeping the Mind Strong. Learn how aging affects brain health. Recognize signs of cognitive decline, and explore strategies to support memory, emotional well-being, independence, and healthy aging.

  • August 1 3:30PM - 4:30PM Lunada Lounge

    Enrichment Class: Photo & Video Management

    Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge from The Smarter Service will share tips for taking, sharing, organizing, and storing photos using tools such as Google Photos, iCloud and OneDrive.

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

    Cliff Henderson, The Impresario of the National Air Races

    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.

    August 4 4:00PM - 5:00PM Game Room

    Tuesday Tastings with Mikhael

    Join Mikhael Smith, Nutritional Care Manager for this special program. Each week Mikhael discusses a signature cocktail, the history, where it originated and what made it popular.

    August 5 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan

    Hernan returns in August to take us on a journey to a new and intriguing destination. Along the way, he incorporates a little bit of history and trivia from around the world.