July is filled with performances, get-togethers and activities. Whether you are a film buff, music fan, bird watcher, or you simply love to meet people, there’s something for you to enjoy this month.
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 Janet Martinez at: [email protected].
Vintage jazz singer Grace Faye brings her iconic style and voice back to MonteCedro. Specializing in swing tunes, Rat Pack classics, and traditional jazz standards from the 1920s to the 1940s, she delights audiences with an evening of song.
Join Bryce Stevens from Sector 5 Media, a premier motorsports and karting media company known for capturing professional race photos and video packages for competitors across the country. Bryce will discuss the special effects and movie magic used to bring “F1: The Movie” to life. Using clips from the movie, commentary and visual explanations, he will take us through how the production team created the iconic race/crash scenes and merged real and fictional F1 action to create a blockbuster.
Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music that celebrates our nation’s Semiquincentennial. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.
Just like the weather, things are heating up here at MonteCedro. Half way through the year, it is a time both to reflect and look forward. From honoring our veterans to peering into the night-sky mysteries of the universe, we had a full range of moments, memories, and experiences this month.
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This month we marked National Seniors Health and Fitness Day, and what a day it was. We celebrated the joys and benefits of movement and the power of staying active at any age. The day included a walk-a-thon, and we set up a walking loop around the community. Whether a person completed one lap or many, each participant showed what it means to keep moving forward. From gentle strolls to serious power walkers, it was a wonderful day of camaraderie.
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This Memorial Day, we gathered to honor the lives and legacies of those lost in recent wars through “Ways to Honor and Remember.” This program featured powerful portrait tributes to fallen soldiers, painted by MonteCedro residents and team members. This event invited us to reflect, remember and ensure their stories, and the stories of all fallen soldiers are never forgotten.
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Recently, we visited Mount Wilson with our Creative Living partners from the Carnegie Observatories. This amazing facility allows a glimpse into wonders of the universe. After learning about the history of Mount Wilson, we entered the main observatory that houses the gigantic 60-inch telescope. Peering into the night sky, we were able to view up close both a double star and a globular cluster of stars. It was a rare and wondrous experience.
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Baking is a favorite activity for The Courtyards. As part of our Creative Cooking program, we assisted MonteCedro’s talented Culinary Team in the measuring, mixing, and baking of some of our favorite treats. Afterwards, we enjoyed the delicious results of our collective efforts.
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This month we welcomed The Chad Edward Band, a spectacular jazz quartet that includes piano, standup bass, drums, and saxophone. The soulful tunes, toe-tapping favorites and smooth vibes made for a fantastic show.
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We recently had the opportunity to explore the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Two decades in the making, the 110,000 square feet of galleries are housed in an elevated gray building, ringed with enormous windows. The museum’s director, Michael Govan, described the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor’s work as “of the future and past at the same time”. We were able to get an early entry into this remarkable cultural destination. There is so much to see, we know this was just the first of many visits.