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This month at MonteCedro.

Summer has been busy for us, filled with great activities. We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening in August, 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 (626) 788-4924 or email Caroline Davis at: [email protected].

The MC Theater Group presenting “American Patriotism” to celebrate Independence Day.

Calendar of events

August 5 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

Men’s Breakfast

Join us for Coffee & Conversation. Meet other gentlemen and make new friends at this monthly event.

August 5 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Goat Yoga

Hello Critter brings some extremely cute goats (yes, you read that correctly) to be part of a yoga class. Fun and memorable.

August 8 3:00PM – 4:00PM Auditorium

Tap Chicks

Pam Kay and The Tap Chicks are a popular senior dance group who perform throughout the LA area. Join us for their performance.

August 11 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

Powerful Jets from Supermassive Black Holes

Guest speaker Martijn Oei, Post Doctoral Scholar from Cal Tech shares his insights into the wonders of the universe.

August 13 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Barber, Copeland, Sondheim, and Dvorak: Four Pioneers of American Music

Paul Stein and Stephanie Lan perform some of this country’s most influential music.

August 19 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

Women’s Breakfast

Get to know some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast.

August 21 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

Mapping the Universe in Blurred Lines

Delaney Dunne, Graduate Student at Cal Tech shares some of the latest perspectives on the scale of our universe.

August 22 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

A Celebration of the Music of John Williams

Kelly Anderson shares Williams’ work, which includes some of the most critically acclaimed film scores in cinema.

August 28 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

Raptor Show

Learn more about these remarkable creatures when live birds come to MonteCedro.

August 29 11:00AM – 12:00PM Auditorium

Classical Piano Concert & Lecture

Pianist and composer Carlos Gardels performs some of the most beautiful classical music,

September 2 8:30AM – 9:30AM Marcell’s

Men’s Breakfast

Join this monthly get together, and meet some of the men of MonteCedro.

July Events

July was filled with events and outings at MonteCedro. Below are some of the activities that were enjoyed last month.

July Events

Independence Day

To celebrate July 4, the MC Theater Group presented “American Patriotism”. The readings and performances created a special way to honor a beloved holiday. Residents were treated to festive sweets and the theater group enjoyed lunch in the bistro after the event.


July Events

Musical Performances

  • Paul Stein and Stephanie Lan. This talented duo performed pieces from the Great American Composers. The auditorium was full with music lovers taking in their beautiful piano and violin music.
  • Pianist Vijay Venkatesh and Baritone Matthew Hough. These remarkable performers took the residents on a musical journey as their memorizing and hauntingly wonderful songs filled the auditorium.
  • Decades of Rock: “Happy Hour became even happier when the band Decades of Rock brought residents to their feet, dancing to the music.
  • Dennis Witcher Band: This Bluegrass group played a musical happy hour for residents. Great tunes filled the auditorium for the appreciative audience.
  • Grace Faye: The talented jazz singer performed some favorites. Residents enjoyed wine and charcuterie to accompany the wonderful music.

July Events

Crafts

Creative Living offers small group “Still Life” painting classes twice a month. Residents have the opportunity to learn new painting techniques and embrace the creativity that comes with immersing themselves in their work.

 


July Events

Outings

There were organized outings in July. Residents went to Laguna Beach to stroll the area, check out the shops and enjoy lunch.

Residents visited Makers and Clay Ceramic Arts Studio in the heart of old-town Monrovia. They attended a guided clay session in which they were able to create a decorative and functional piece of art.


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