October is filled with activities and Halloween-inspired events at MonteCedro.
We’d love to see you soon. Take a look at some of what’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 (626) 788-4924 or email Caroline Davis at: [email protected].
Join us and meet some of your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.
Paul Stein on violin and Stephanie Lan on piano perform Haydn, Mozart, and American composer Zez Confrey.
Dr. Susan Mohini Kane performs original music that blends lyrical storytelling with emotional honesty. She is also a resident of Altadena.
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh returns to MonteCedro joined by baritone extraordinaire Matthew Hough in a performance of some of musical theater’s greatest hits.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he performs and discusses innovative music by Claude Debussy.
Get to know some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited.
Enjoy Alena Hove (violin), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Irina Zahharenkova (piano), the wonderful musicians of Camerata Pacifica as they preview their evening concert.
Join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This year we will walk the perimeter of MonteCedro to show our support for the MonteCedro Memory Care community. Suggested Donation to Walk: $1 on the day of the walk. All money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. All levels welcome, varying distances available.
Resident David Hugus provides an introduction to the subject of Chinese rank badges. This discussion will provide insight into the Chinese civil service examinations, the rank birds and animals, and the Chinese imperial culture.
Join pianist Beth Sussman as she shares charming, humorous, and heartfelt stories from her time as a student at Juilliard, each paired with beautiful piano works by Brahms, Gershwin, Fats Waller and Bach.
Our monthly Men’s Breakfast is a great way to meet some of your future neighbors. Please register early as seating is limited.
Come usher in the holiday season with the beautiful voices of the Verdugo Women’s Chorus.
The past month was filled with fun and interesting events and outings at MonteCedro. Below are some of the activities that were enjoyed by residents.
Lecture
The art committee regularly discusses resident favorites in the extensive MonteCedro collection of art. The background of the artists and their inspiration provide even greater appreciation of the works in the community.
Performances
Raspin Stuwart, Kim Margolis and Robin Hild are The Eldermen, a musical group of wise elder men whose music transcends the boundaries of traditional genres. They believe that music is a conduit for the divine order of things — a way to spread love, peace, and harmony, stage by stage and song by song. In addition to embodying light and consciousness, The Eldermen bring humor and light heartedness to their performances.
The Eldermen for the ageless band played our first “Afterhours” event, complete with dessert and coffee. With all original songs, wonderful vocals and fabulous instrumentals, everyone was singing along.
Performances
Fritz Coleman is a 5-time Emmy Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian and former NBC Weathercaster. He’s opened all over the United States for entertainment icons like Ray Charles, Debbie Reynolds, Jay Leno, and George Benson. He’s made appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. He spent 40 years as the main weathercaster for NBC Los Angeles until he retired in 2020.
This amazing and hilarious man performed last month for a packed audience. Weaving his storytelling with his stand-up comedy, he inspired laughter, joy and togetherness.
Performances
Dr. Kelly Anderson presented The Music of John Williams. With his captivating combination of lecture and concert, he always inspires and entertains. This month, he donned a cape while sharing the memorable music of Superman.
Performances
This popular bluegrass band joined us in September. The group includes guitar, bass, mandolin, and fiddle. Their toe-tapping songs delighted the audience and their energy and spirit captivated the full house.
Performances
The Sierra Padre Playhouse is a new Creative Living Partner, so we were delighted to welcome their Executive Director, Matt Cook. The afternoon was an opportunity to learn more about the range of performances at the Playhouse. Matt discussed the upcoming season, holiday shows and the extensive history of the performing arts venue. As an added treat, he brought along two amazing musicians to perform some classical Indian music. It was a memorable afternoon.
Outings
In late August, residents visited this exhibit at The Beverly Center. This immersive experience brings the Titanic’s history to life.
After being fitted with Virtual Reality goggles, residents were able to watch the historic sinking of this “unsinkable” ship. They were able to relive the Titanic’s unforgettable journey as if they were one of its passengers. From the grand departure to the final fateful moments, they could experience walking the decks, exploring the luxurious rooms, and experiencing the ship’s opulence, all through immersive Virtual Reality. It was an unforgettable outing.
