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This month at MonteCedro.

Spring brings even more chances for performances, get-togethers and activities that reflect the spirit of the MonteCedro community.

We’d love to welcome you to one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening 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 (626) 788-4924 or email Elizabeth Saldebar at: [email protected].

Montecedro residents celebrating the new year.

Future residents of MonteCedro gathered with current residents for a delightful evening at The Athenaeum

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    • Fri 27
    March 27 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Les Preludes

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.

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    Tue 31
    March 31 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Walking the Line

    Join author Dr. Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city’s unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected.

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    • Wed 1
    April 1 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Elegance, Simplicity, and Bartok

    Paul Stein and Dave Mergan bring the beautiful sounds of the violin and cello to showcase the classical and modern eras. They will perform a work of James Cervetto (1748-1837), an English composer who was also a great cellist. Beethoven and Haydn will also be featured.

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    Thu 2
    April 2 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Vatché in Concert

    Concert pianist Vatché Mankerian is a multi-faceted artist. A pianist, composer, lecturer, author, and teacher, he has written works for piano, chamber ensembles, and electro-acoustic media, as well as incidental music for theatrical productions and cinema. Join us for a captivating musical performance.

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    Fri 3
    April 3 2:00PM – 3:00PM Auditorium

    Influential Women in Music

    Join guest Dr. Oliver Green from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music as he discusses the tremendous contributions that female performers and composers of all musical styles have had on the arts in the US and beyond. The lecture will include biographical, cultural, social, and national/international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the last of a five-part series.

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    Tue 7
    April 7 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.

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    Thu 9
    April 9 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Vieness Piano Duo

    The Vieness Piano Duo stands among the most electrifying and in-demand piano duos on the world stage today. Comprised of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, the duo is celebrated for their intuitive musical communication, technical brilliance, and powerful stage presence.

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    Tue 14
    April 14 7:00PM – 8:00PM Auditorium

    Chloe Perrier — English and French Jazz Singer

    Chloe’s great strength is her ability to connect with her audience using her clear voice, emotion and true artistic talent. Whether she interprets great jazz standards, bossa nova, French songs, or her own compositions, she transports the audience into her poetic and romantic universe.

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    Wed 15
    April 15 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Reagan/Gorbachev: The Incredible Reykjavik Summit

    Guillaume Serina is a French-American journalist and historian and five-time published author. He teaches history and political science at the International School of Los Angeles and is author of An Impossible Dream: Reagan, Gorbachev and a World Without the Bomb. Join him for a talk on this historic meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik to stop the nuclear arms race.

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    Fri 17
    April 17 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Evolution of the Rank Badge Design

    The Chinese tradition of wearing rank badges, also known as Mandarin squares, to demonstrate civil, military or imperial rank began in 1391 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and continued throughout the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). These insignia were sewn onto or woven into the wearer’s garments to indicate their rank. Join resident David Hugus for a lecture on the evolution of Chinese rank badges.

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    Tue 21
    April 21 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Women’s Breakfast

    The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.

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    Fri 24
    April 24 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

    Spring has sprung

    Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music inspired by this season. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.

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    Tue 28
    April 28 7:00PM – 8:00PM Auditorium

    An Evening of Opera, Musical Theater, and other classics

    Marco and Marie are an international classical and multi-genre duo consisting of tenor Marco Antonio Lozano and soprano Christa Marie Stevens. Their vast repertoire of solos and duets include operatic, art song, classical crossover, Great American Songbook, musical theater, holiday, and international favorites. Join us for dessert and coffee while you take in a wonderful evening of Opera music.

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    • Tue 5
    May 5 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

    Men’s Breakfast

    Pull up a chair and enjoy breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.

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    Tue 5
    May 5 4:00PM – 5:00PM Auditorium

    Cinco de Mayo Celebration

    Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Although it is a minor holiday in Mexico, it is a cultural celebration in the United States. Join us for festive beverages, music, and appetizers that capture the spirit and fun of this annual event.

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    Thu 7
    May 7 7:00PM – 8:00PM Auditorium

    Spanish Piano with Pianist Junko Garrett

    Junko Ueno Garrett is an exceptionally talented Japanese pianist loved by audiences globally. She has toured and performed around the world, and now brings her unique musical interpretation to MonteCedro.

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    March Events

    March is a month of transition in Southern California. The skies are blue (usually), the flowers are blooming, and there is a pep in the collective step of the community. As usual, there was plenty of energy and activity in and around MonteCedro as residents took advantage of every event. From musical concerts and artistic pursuits, outings and travel adventures, to making friends with new neighbors, March was filled with melody and memories.

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    Future Residents and Ambassadors

    Establishing connections before moving into a new community is a gift. Our most recent gathering for soon-to-be-residents of MonteCedro’s almost-completed villas was a delightful evening at The Athenaeum. Current and future residents were treated to an interactive cooking class with their talented Chef Octavio. He worked his culinary magic in a hearth oven, similar to the one coming to MonteCedro’s new restaurant Julia’s, which will be opening later this summer. The evening’s menu included flat breads, fresh fish, vegetables and California farm-to-table cuisine, giving a hint of the tastes to come in the new restaurant.

    Guests enjoyed incredible food, lively conversation, and plenty of laughter while forming new friendships. The evening was a wonderful reminder of the vibrant community that is at the heart of MonteCedro.

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    And The Band Played On

    Music is an important part of an active (and interactive) lifestyle. MonteCerdo recently welcomed Camerata Pacifica. Drawing the finest chamber artists from around the world, Camerata Pacifica explores chamber music in live, dynamic performances. An oboe, flute, and piano trio brought their talent to MonteCedro for a spectacular morning performance. Lively, intriguing, and melodic, the talented musicians received roaring applause.

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    Exotic Adventures

    MonteCedro residents have lived incredible and interesting lives and hearing their stories about their adventures is captivating. Recently, one resident shared slides and stories from his travels to New Guinea. The packed auditorium was enthralled, whisked away on a fantastic, virtual adventure.

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    Closer to the Heart

    February was the month of hearts at MonteCedro’s memory care residents from The Courtyards community took With the red hearts of Valentine’s Day and painted hearts to celebrate the Olympics, there was never a shortage of love to share. Residents showed off their artistic talents, creating a blend of beautiful, heart-shaped odes to love, country, and team spirit.

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    O Sole Mio

    A very special “Afterhours” musical event at MonteCedro featured the powerful yet sensitive voice of Matthew Hough. Accompanied by virtuoso Vijay Venkatesh on piano, the duo lit up the auditorium with a selection of popular opera standards. Bravo!

    Outings

    In The Garden

    This month, residents enjoyed The Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Memory care residents from The Courtyards community took a tram tour through the botanical gardens where the spectacular flora was in glorious spring bloom. Others enjoyed the visual arts exhibitions at the Huntington Art Gallery, followed by a delicious lunch. The blue skies and warm temperatures made for a perfect outing.

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