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This month at The Covington.

This month is packed with events that inspire curiosity and connection at The Covington. We’d love to welcome you to one (or more) of them.

Take a look at all that’s going on, and RSVP by clicking the link and completing the form to let us know you can attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (949) 389-8508.

Two smiling older women wearing red outfits and matching red berets stand close together, embracing each other in a cozy indoor setting with people and festive decorations in the background.

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    • Wed 7
    A green pushpin marks the location of Mexico on a yellow and orange globe, with nearby countries and geographic features partially visible.
    October 7 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan — Mexico

    Hernan Perez returns to discuss one of our favorite destinations, and our neighbor, Mexico. Along with memorable stories, he incorporates trivia and history into every presentation. Always fun and enlightening. ¡Olé!

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    Thu 8
    A bright, red nebula with a circular shape glows against a backdrop of countless stars in deep space. The nebulas center appears darker, giving it a rose-like appearance.
    October 8 11:00AM – 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Star Clusters: Gregarious Stars

    Ken Vanlew joins us via Zoom to share his insights into fascinating star clusters.
    Although there are a few free-floating stars that don’t belong to a galaxy, most stars orbit a galaxy center. Globular clusters are composed of older yellow stars that orbit above and below the halo of the Milky Way. Galactic clusters are younger stars that group together and orbit only in the plane of the Milky Way disk. So many stars, so little time.

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    Thu 8
    A person stands with their back to the camera, raising a hand toward bright, radiant light shining from in front of them, creating a dramatic silhouette effect.
    October 8 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Near Death Experience: Exploring the Journey Beyond Life

    What happens when we come close to death? Fr. Robert Spitzer, a Jesuit priest, philosopher, and physicist joins us to explore near-death experiences, including encounters with light, peace, loved ones, and leaving the body. Drawing from scientific and spiritual perspectives, this thought-provoking presentation examines consciousness, human existence, and what these experiences may reveal about life beyond death. Open to all faith traditions, spiritual seekers, questioners, and anyone curious about life’s profound mysteries.

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    Fri 9
    A person wearing a brown shirt plays an acoustic guitar on stage, using a slide on one finger and a pick on their thumb, next to a microphone stand.
    October 9 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Western Contribution to Popular Music

    Explore the Western contributions that have shaped popular music through the decades with Timeless Melodies. This engaging presentation highlights influential artists, musical styles, and cultural movements, showcasing how Western music evolved and continues to inspire generations of listeners around the world today.

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    Mon 19
    A doctor holds a model of a human stomach, illustrating the internal structure. The doctor wears a white coat and a stethoscope, sitting at a desk with a clipboard in the background.
    October 19 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    Dr. Christian Ashton and Dr. Ben Morris join us to discuss taking control of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This informative presentation will cover lifestyle changes, medications, surgical options, and potential long-term complications. This session will provide practical tools and up-to-date guidance to improve outcomes.

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    Tue 20
    Close-up of a United States flag with stars and stripes, in focus, while two other American flags appear blurred in the background.
    October 20 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Born in the USA

    Author Chris Epting explores fascinating people, businesses, inventions, music, and traditions from different parts of the country. He will show how each region has contributed something unique to American culture and history.

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    Fri 23
    Close-up of a woman singing into a vintage-style microphone, with soft stage lights glowing in the blurred background.
    October 23 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Music From the HeART


    Multi-talented Jennifer Hart grew up in a musical family in Iowa and sang with her 4 older sisters in church and school before getting her degree in voice and music education. Her vast repertoire covers standards, showtunes, country and pop, from Duke Ellington to Elton John. She is often featured as a guest vocalist with Big Bands and Orchestras. Join us to hear her vast repertoire, because whatever she sings, she sings from her HeART!

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    Mon 26
    A person in a white shirt is signing a document with a pen at a wooden table. Their other hand holds the paper steady.
    October 26 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Your Wishes Matter: Planning Ahead for Your Care


    Join Deidre Fitzpatrick for an informative and supportive discussion about planning ahead. We will explore how you can communicate your wishes, identify the people you trust to speak on your behalf, and make decisions about the care, comfort, and quality of life you would want should your needs change related to cognitive decline.

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    December & January Events

    The Holidays were wonderful at The Covington, a joyous time for family and friends, and filled with the spirit of the season. From presents under the tree and ringing in the New Year to January resolutions, residents continue to embrace opportunity and relish new experiences.

    An older woman with short gray hair and glasses smiles while holding a snowman decoration wearing a blue knit hat and bow. She stands indoors in front of a large TV screen.

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    Winter Crafts

    As the holiday season arrived, residents displayed their winter crafts. The Creative Living program offers a range of classes that explore different techniques and materials. Winter Crafts was an opportunity for residents to proudly display their creations and share in each other’s talents.

    An elderly woman smiles beside a table decorated with festive Christmas carol figurines and small trees, with a landscape painting hanging on the wall behind her.

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    Holiday Home Tour

    Residents opened their doors to welcome others and show their decorations. Friends gathered to share stories, wish the best of the season and share snacks as they went from home to home, seeing how their neighbors celebrate the holidays.

    Two smiling older adults sit side by side at a party, holding signs that say Happy New Year and Jackpot. They wear festive outfits, with a gold tinsel backdrop behind them.

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    New Year’s Eve

    One thing we’ve learned over the years is that residents love to throw a party. Our annual New Year’s Eve party was once again a lively affair, offering residents a chance to celebrate another year and look forward to the future together. The evening included a Fantasy Casino, which allows residents to throw caution to the wind without losing their wallets (something everyone appreciated the next day).

    • An older man in a maroon vest and an older woman in a blue top dance together in a carpeted room with blue curtains, gold-trimmed chairs, and a decorative bare tree on stage in the background.
    • A group of elderly women sits around a blackjack table in a casino, some smiling and wearing festive attire. Chips and cards are spread on the table, and the atmosphere is lively and social.
    • An older woman in a sparkly silver top smiles, holding signs that read Happy New Year and Kiss Me, standing in front of a shimmering gold tinsel backdrop.
    • An older woman and man, both smiling, pose in front of gold tinsel decorations. The woman holds a Happy New Year sign, and the man holds a Jackpot sign. Both wear yellow-toned outfits.
    • An older woman and man smile while holding signs that read HIGH ROLLER and JACKPOT in front of gold streamers and casino-themed decorations.
    • An older woman with short blonde hair, wearing a floral blouse and a black beaded necklace, stands in front of a gold tinsel curtain backdrop.
    • A smiling woman with gray hair wears a black and gold embellished top, standing in front of gold tinsel and Happy New Year decorations.
    • An older woman with gray hair and glasses smiles in front of gold tinsel and New Year’s decorations, including colorful hats on the wall and a festive Happy New Year sign.
    A large group of people, mostly women, smile for a group photo in a well-lit room with tables and chairs. Some are seated while others stand behind them, and everyone appears cheerful and relaxed.

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    A New Perspective

    The Covington is proud to be part of the ECS family of active senior living communities, an organization at the forefront of senior care, support, and lifestyle. Recently, ECS staff came together for a new and powerful training experience. Through immersive learning and hands-on training exercises, more than 30 team members became Certified Dementia Practitioners. From caregivers and nurses to dining and transportation staff, everyone walked away with new tools and a deeper understanding of how to support residents with empathy and respect.

    An audience sits in a dimly lit room watching a projected presentation titled The Extraordinary Life of Immigration Law with a speaker’s photo and the date, January 16, 2020, displayed on the screen.

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    Saddleback College Presentation

    Saddleback College is one of The Covington’s creative living partners. Each Friday, a professor delivers an educational presentation on a different topic. Residents packed Schumacher Hall to hear this insightful and thought-provoking discussion.

    An older couple wearing hats and sunglasses stand arm in arm, smiling on a sunny coastal walkway with the ocean and blue sky in the background.

    Outings

    Walking Club

    The Covington Walking Club meets every week to explore a different part of our region. Recently, they visited the Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area, where four conservation parks span almost 60 acres. Three miles of public trails link the conservation parks and public open space areas of the Headlands. The system includes pedestrian trails, coastal and beach access, scenic overlooks, and an informative Nature Interpretive Center. The conservation area is home to more than 150 species of plants and animals native to coastal Southern California. It was a beautiful day out in a stunning location.

    Three older women sit together at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the group. There are menus, glasses of water, and napkins on the wooden table in front of them.

    Outings

    Bower’s Museum

    Located in Santa Ana, California, Bower’s Museum’s permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects. The collection includes pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Native American art, the art of Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and California plein-air painting. Residents spent time exploring the breadth of the collection, then discussed works over a delicious lunch.

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