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This month at The Covington.

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.

An older man and woman smile outdoors at a festival. The man wears lederhosen and a green hat with a feather, and the woman wears a traditional pink dirndl. Blue and white checkered banners hang in the background.

Celebrating Oktoberfest

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    • Wed 4
    The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the surrounding bay at sunset.
    November 4 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan — Brazil

    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.

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    Thu 12
    Stonehenge monument with large standing stones arranged in a circle on a grassy field under a blue sky.
    November 12 11:00AM – 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Cosmic Verses: Pyramids to Stonehenge

    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.

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    Fri 13
    A black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie playing a piano.
    November 13 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Timeless Melodies — Irving Berlin

    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.

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    Mon 16
    A caregivers hands rest gently on the shoulders of an elderly woman.
    November 16 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    Palliative Care/Advanced Directives

    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.

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    Fri 20
    A traditional Chinese garden featuring a pavilion with a curved roof, an arched stone bridge, and a weeping willow tree overlooking a pond.
    November 20 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall

    The Huntington Botanical Gardens

    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.

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    Tue 24
    The ocean liner Titanic departing a port with four tall smokestacks.
    November 24 2:00PM – 3:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Titanic: A Story of Courage and Survival

    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.

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    October Events

    There were a wealth of activities and events last month The Covington

    Five smiling elderly women stand side by side outdoors, each holding a bouquet of flowers. They are dressed in light, casual clothing, and people are seated and watching them in the background under a canopy.

    At The Covington

    LA, Touch Of Fashion

    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.

    • An older woman wearing sunglasses and a colorful long-sleeve blouse walks outdoors under a canopy, with a group of seated older women watching and smiling in the background.
    • An older woman wearing a patterned jacket walks outdoors, smiling, with another woman speaking into a microphone nearby. Bright greenery and flowers are in the background, and other people sit nearby.
    • An older woman with short, light hair smiles while wearing bold red earrings and a black patterned top. She stands outdoors under a white canopy, with other people seated in the background.
    • An elderly woman with short, light hair and a black jacket smiles outdoors under a white canopy, with trees and a person playing keyboard in the background.
    • Five smiling elderly women stand side by side outdoors, each holding a bouquet of flowers. They are dressed in light, casual clothing, and people are seated and watching them in the background under a canopy.
    A group of older adults sit around tables, painting colorful patterns on fabric. A younger woman assists one participant. The room is bright and filled with art supplies and finished pieces.

    At The Covington

    Art class

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

     

    Five older adults stand together outside under a canopy, three women wearing traditional German dresses, one man in lederhosen and a hat, and another woman in casual clothes, smiling for the camera.

    At The Covington

    OKTOBERFEST!

    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.

    • An elderly woman in a purple and white outfit smiles while holding a large, cartoon-style cutout of a beer mug with foam. She is seated in a lively room with other people in the background.
    • A group of people dance indoors, with one woman in the foreground wearing a traditional dress. Others, casually dressed, join in the dance. Wood-paneled shutters and chairs are visible in the background.
    • An elderly man in glasses and a blue checkered shirt sits at a table, smiling. In front of him is a decorative Oktoberfest sign with a beer mug image on it. The background shows a bright indoor setting.
    • A group of people, some in traditional German attire, dance in pairs indoors on a wood floor, holding hands and smiling, with wooden shutters in the background.
    • An elderly woman smiling while holding a large cardboard cutout of a beer mug with frothy foam, sitting in a bright, modern kitchen.
    A close-up of a calligraphy brush with black bristles, sweeping black ink onto white paper. The handle is yellow with black bands near the bristles.

    At The Covington

    Resident showcasing her art

    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.

    A close-up of a hand plucking the strings of an acoustic guitar, focusing on the fingers and the guitars sound hole with decorative patterns around it.

    Performances

    Mike Chamberlin

    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.

    Two older women wearing sunglasses and casual clothes sit on a bench by the ocean, palm trees and a large rock behind them, on a cloudy day.

    Outings

    Walking Club

    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.

    • A group of eight older adults, wearing hats and sunglasses, stand together outdoors on a sunny day, smiling at the camera. Trees, bushes, and a blue sky are visible in the background.
    • Three older adults stand and smile on a seaside walkway near a metal railing, with the ocean and sandy beach in the background. They wear casual hats, jackets, and sunglasses on a cloudy day.
    • A group of six people in casual outdoor clothing and hats stand on a sunny trail beside a sign with a nature scene, surrounded by bushes and a body of water under a clear blue sky.
    • An older woman stands on a paved path by the ocean, touching the hand of a colorful, abstract female sculpture. Palm trees, modern white buildings, and lush greenery are in the background.
    • A group of people, including a park ranger, stand outdoors on a sunny day having a conversation. Some wear hats and sunglasses. Trees and hills are in the background.
    A theater stage set for A Gentlemans Guide to Love & Murder features red curtains, two framed silhouettes on either side, small tables and chairs on stage, and an audience waiting for the show to begin.

    Outings

    A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

    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.”

    • Two older women sit side by side in red theater seats, smiling at the camera. Both are holding programs. The woman on the left has short white hair and glasses; the woman on the right has short dark hair.
    • An older man and woman sit at a wooden outdoor table, smiling. There are water bottles, plates with food remnants, drinks, and notes on the table. They are casually dressed and appear to be enjoying a sunny day.
    • Two women sit at an outdoor table with plates of food and water bottles, smiling at the camera. A man sits on a bench in the background against a concrete wall. Sunlight casts shadows across the scene.
    • Two older women sit at an outdoor table, smiling. One wears a turquoise top, the other wears a black-and-white striped sweater. Plates of dessert and bottled water are on the table. Sunlight brightens the scene.
    • Three smiling women sit at a round wooden outdoor table with snacks, fruit, and bottled water. Another woman stands in the background near a sign and umbrellas shade the sunny area.
    A group of people, including a priest in white robes, gather and converse inside a church decorated with colorful murals and religious art.

    Outings

    St. Michael’s Abbey

    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.

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