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.
Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment is fast approaching. Join HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) to learn about upcoming changes to Medicare in 2027, and how those changes may impact you. Know your options to ensure your healthcare coverage best meets your needs.
Hernan Perez returns to discuss a remarkable destination, Brazil. Along with memorable stories, he incorporates trivia and history into every presentation. Always fun and enlightening.
Ken Vanlew joins us via Zoom to share his insights into The Cosmic Verses: A Rhyming History of the Universe (2006). British astronomer and author James Muirden uses witty, rhythmic poetry to detail human developments in understanding astronomy. Beginning with the pyramids and continuing to Stonehenge, he describes how Hipparchus discovered precession, and Eratosthenes measured the Earth, but Aristotle set science back 2,000 years. Copernicus saw the Sun, not Earth, as the center, but Galileo was sentenced to house arrest because he dared to say that the Earth moved. A lot to discuss about our planet and our universe.
Irving Berlin’s music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. He received many honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. Walter Cronkite said he “helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives”. Join Larry Maurer and Timeless Melodies to explore Irving Berlin’s extraordinary musical legacy.
Dr. Vrinda Bhasin, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in Hospice and Palliative Care, practicing medicine in Mission Viejo. Join her as she speaks with us about what Palliative Care is and the importance of having an Advanced Health Directive in place.
The Huntington in San Marino features one of the finest botanical gardens in the world. Join Kris Bonner, the Traveling Gardener as he takes us on a virtual tour of the 16 themed gardens on 130 acres. Learn how a Gilded Age railroad fortune created a top destination for both local and international travelers.
One hundred and fourteen years after its sinking, the Titanic remains a source of fascination and one of history’s major cautionary tales. Via Zoom, Elizabeth Kaye tells the riveting story of what happened to passengers after the “unsinkable” ship was fatally wounded by an iceberg. We’ll focus on women who boarded Lifeboat No. 8 and found themselves adrift in the icy, open sea, in the dead of night. These women were led by the Countess of Rothes, who calmed other passengers and manned the lifeboat’s tiler, a determined, valiant figure in her ermine coat and heirloom pearls. Her story, and those of other passengers, makes this timeless saga totally new, and compelling.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
Outings
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.
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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.