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.
We have a host of great events this month, and we’d love to welcome you to one (or more) of them.
Take a look at all that’s happening, and RSVP by clicking the link 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.
There were a wealth of activities and events last month The Covington

At The Covington
We hosted a great fashion show with LA, Touch of Fashion. Residents were on the catwalk with some of the boutique’s latest items. Following the fashion show, the boutique hosted a pop-up shop in Schumacher Hall.

At The Covington
Our Creative Living program offered a silk scarf painting class. Residents were able to create beautiful, wearable art.

At The Covington
Residents enjoyed a special social event at our Pavillion, celebrating the season. With beer tasting, German–inspired food, a band and dancing, a little bit of Bavaria came to Orange County.

At The Covington
This month, resident Rebecca Tantama showcased her art. During a social hour, she talked about her inspiration for her distinctive work. She has taken an immersive program at Saddleback College in Chinese painting, and the result of this training is reflected in her work. Her art is showcased throughout the community, for all to enjoy.

Performances
Mike Chamberlin has been singing as long as he’s been talking. By high school, he was entrenched in Rock ‘N Roll music and signed by a record label. He has been performing professionally for almost 50 years and brought his depth of talent and energy to a packed audience.

Outings
The Covington Walking Club is always exploring parts of our region. Recently the group spent a beautiful day in Irvine as they visited Woodbridge Lake. The calming water, surrounded by lush greenery, creates a sense of peace and tranquility. The straight, paved walk welcomes a range of mobility levels.
The Walking Club also visited Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The Nix Nature Center is the gateway for visitors to explore a vast network of linked trails throughout the 20,000-acre South Coast Regional Wilderness. It features award-winning interpretive exhibits and an ongoing series of educational programs, guided hikes and other activities.

Outings
Residents attended a matinée performance at one of our Creative Living Partners, Laguna Playhouse. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a Tony Award-winning musical that’s a perfect blend of big laughs, wicked plot twists, and impossibly quick costume changes. It’s a madcap romp through Edwardian England where the bodies pile up, the laughs roll in, and love proves to be the deadliest weapon of all. The afternoon began with a wine and cheese reception before residents settled into their seats for what the New York Times called “Ingenious…among the most inspired new musical comedies.”

Outings
Last month, residents enjoyed a field trip to the newly built St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado Canyon. They joined the Norbertine Fathers for midday prayer and heard the chanting of the psalms in their breathtaking new church — a true architectural masterpiece. The sanctuary and chapels are adorned with stunning mosaics and paintings by world-renowned Italian artists, including tributes to Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Blessed Virgin Mary.