As we start the new year, we do so with a wealth of activities and events 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.
Fitness Coordinator, Federico Barone demonstrates the importance of strength in our legs. He demonstrates how lower-body and core strength improves mobility, balance, injury prevention, independence, and overall quality of life through lifelong functional fitness.
Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss Jupiter. This massive planet could contain more than 1,300 Earths, has a stormy atmosphere, and a vast collection of moons. Sure to be a fascinating discussion.
Join Timeless Melodies for a presentation of songs from this American icon, Bob Hope. In a career that spanned almost 80 years, he starred in seven highly successful “Road to…” musical comedies with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. Bob Hope was also a massive supporter of the military, going on 57 USO tours to entertain active-duty service members. Larry will bring to life Bob Hope’s remarkable career through video clips and his vast knowledge of music and the Great American Songbook.
Professor Anthony Szczurek from Saddleback College joins us to lead a discussion about our country. This year’s semi-quincentennial marks the world’s longest experiment in large-scale democratic government, as well as a lot of political tension and disagreement about what the United States of America represents today. How similar and different are we to the U.S. of 1776? How might Americans, and the rest of the world, imagine the U.S. in the remainder of the 21st century? Sure to be a thought-provoking afternoon.
Jethro BoDidley is an International Pop Star who has taken time off from his busy schedule to perform at 55 + communities, assisted living facilities and special events in and around the Southland. You will be thoroughly entertained by his playful demeanor and joyful music. What does Jethro sound like? Imagine Rod Stewart sings the hits of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s! A guaranteed good time for all!
Have you ever imagined hiking one of the nation’s most iconic trails, from Mexico to Canada, 2,653 miles over 175 days? Want the dirt? Join us for a presentation by Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Laguna Canyon Foundation. Scott will share lessons learned from his through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, including his training on our local wilderness trails and highlights of the journey. This is the what, why, and how of hiking a long-distance trail.
Join guest Larry Maurer as he shares his vast knowledge of music. This month, he will examine impacts on popular music.
The Holiday Season is always a special time of year at The Covington, a time for friends and family, giving and receiving, and joy and gratitude. As always, residents embrace the festivities with both warmth and glee, filling our community with love and good cheer.
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A beautiful Candlelight Christmas concert was the opening night of the Schumacher Concert Series. Performed by the Catalyst Chamber Ensemble from the Long Beach Camarata Singers, it was an inspiring evening for all who attended. Following the memorable concert, residents enjoyed dessert and champagne as they mingled with members of the ensemble.
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Residents participated in a style of art marking called Poured Painting. It’s a fun and interesting artistic style that uses acrylic paint and a method called Flood, a process that keeps the paint moving until it dries. The unique aspect of this painting style is that how the canvas looks once the artist stops painting is different from how it looks once dry. It was a fascinating and art-filled time.
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The collective knowledge and brainpower of residents is nothing short of astonishing. This is never more evident than on Trivia Night when our friend Ray from Pacific Coast Ventures brings his trivia game to the community. Once the trivia starts, residents put on their thinking caps and vie for bragging rights. It’s a friendly competition of course, but no one comes to lose. Questions run the gamut from history to fun facts, and everyone has a great time.
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Last month, members of our New Neighbor Club joined us for The Covington’s annual Harvest Luncheon. Each table was hosted by a resident-member of our Welcome Committee, ensuring all guests were given one-on-one time with residents to have their specific questions answered and hear what it’s really like living at The Covington. Chef Chad prepared a delicious 3-course meal. After lunch, we toured one of our beautiful apartments so guests could see, first-hand, just how comfortable life at The Covington is.
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This year’s White Elephant Exchange brought residents together for some fun and lighthearted gift-swapping. Each resident brought a wrapped item, usually something inexpensive, humorous, or gently used. All the gifts were placed in the center of the group, and residents took turns selecting a package to open. Once a gift was opened, the next person could either choose a wrapped gift or select a previously opened one, which added lots of laughs and surprises. It was a great way for everyone to enjoy the holiday spirit together and share a bit of fun and creativity.
Outings
Residents took a ferry ride from Newport Beach to the always-beautiful Balboa Island. While there, they visited the historical Balboa Museum and then enjoyed lunch near the water. It was a fun, adventurous day, and typical of the lifestyle residents enjoy.
Outings
Residents visited the stunning Rogers Garden at Newport Beach. Their extensive grounds are a perennial favorite this time of year. Strolling through the delightful Christmas Boutique, residents found everything needed to deck the halls in style, including a mailbox to leave a letter for Santa. After all that Yuletide spirit, they enjoyed lunch at Farmhouse at Roger’s Garden. This outing is so popular, we added a second day to accommodate all the interest from residents.