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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Riyad Nicholas is an international prize-winning pianist, described as one of the most exciting artists of his generation. He has received accolades from artists such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Mitsuko Uchida, and Daniel Barenboim, who wrote that “Riyad reached an impressive level of musicianship and has a very high level of music sensitivity”. Join us as we welcome Riyad for the first time to The Covington.
Join guest Steve Levin as he explores the impact of AI on scams. Is that really a family member calling you on the phone? What about that video you received purportedly from someone you know? This presentation will explore how scams are created, their criminal applications, and methods to eliminate or mitigate their negative effects on the potential victims.
Guests Dr. Rueland and Dr. Liauw will present an overview of non-operative and operative treatments for back and neck pain. A combined pain management and surgical presentation highlights current treatment paradigms that work together as patients try to restore neurological function and treat arthritis causing pain in the back and neck.
Grab your virtual passport and join Hernan Perez, world traveler, as he takes us to another unique destination. Enjoy his photos, as well as his trivia and bits of history that bring each destination to life.
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.

Outings
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.