Fall is around the corner, and so are a wealth of activities at MonteCedro.
We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Take a look at some of what’s happening in September, 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].
Just in time for the Winter Olympics, join us for a walk in the brisk winter air with the goats from Hello Critter!
Experience a traditional lion dance in honor of The Year or the Fire Horse. Fenton Fong Studios will present wonderful Kung Fu demonstrations by their students and by the residents of MonteCedro.
Singer-songwriter Suzanne May performs as Fonteyn. Join us for dessert and coffee as we enjoy her music, which reflects her love of ’70s music, drawing from her idols such as Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Paul McCartney to create a sound that’s original yet familiar.
Share the morning with some of the ladies of MonteCedro at our monthly breakfast. Please register early as seating is limited for this popular event.
Learn about the fascinating background of Rank Badges. For a Chinese civil bureaucrat, it was the symbol of an extraordinary intellectual achievement. Candidates were required to memorize nine volumes containing more than 600,000 characters of text, a process that on average took more than 30 years of study and examinations.
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh returns to MonteCedro joined by baritone extraordinaire Matthew Hough in a performance of Bach’s Keyboard Concerto and Songs by Schubert and Ralph Vaughn Williams. Dessert and coffee will be served.
A classical quartet performs works of two Romantic composers. The concert will feature Stephanie Lan, piano, Paul Stein, violin, Aaron Oltman, viola, and David Mergen, cello.
Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.
Join Oliver Green to examine the lives and careers of the remarkable female performers and composers who shaped music in the 20th century. Lectures will include the biographical, cultural, social, national and international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists.
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.
At MonteCedro
MonteCedro’s fine dining restaurant “Marcell’s” opened for the first time since the Eaton Fire. With wonderful past favorites on the menu, the food looked as good as it tasted. The evening was a special experience for all the residents fortunate enough to attend opening night.
Lectures and presentations
Lifelong Learning is a cornerstone of life at MonteCedro. We organize several lectures or classes a month, to provide residents with opportunities to explore a variety of topics. Dr. Sander Weinreb, from Cal Tech, delivered a lecture to the community entitled, “New Era Astronomy.” The captivating talk prompted an extended period of questions and conversation. After the event, Dr. Weinreb enjoyed lunch with several residents, continuing the discussion inspired by his lecture.
Lectures and presentations
“Beacon” is a renowned therapy dog that works with the US Gymnastics team. Beacon and his Mom/handler Tracey visited MonteCedro to demonstrate the stress reduction that Beacon brings.
Performances
Once a month we offer a Jazz Happy Hour. This past happy hour featured a resident, Carla and her jazz band. It was so popular, we had to move it from MonteCedro’s bar Station 8, to Marcell’s, our larger fine dining restaurant to accommodate the crowd. The band is wonderful and often invites other residents to come up and sing a song or two with them. It was a special time for everyone.
Performances
This fun evening invited residents to get up and sing a favorite tune. The full house in the Auditorium cheered on everyone who shared their love of music at our Karaoke evening.
Performances
Professor Carlos Gardels joined us for a Classical Piano Concert and Lecture. He presented beautiful works by Scarlatti, Bach, Scriabin, Debussy, and Chopin. Prof. Gardels also performed his own original music and discussed the process of composition. He performs internationally, and we are fortunate to have enjoyed a preview of his upcoming 2026 tour.
Performances
Pam Kay and The Tap Chicks are a popular senior dance group who perform throughout the LA area. Their energy and spirit captivated the full house.
Activities
Hello Critter Goat Yoga visited MonteCedro, bringing two baby goats to leap, jump, weave, and snuggle among the yoga participants. A few brave residents let the goats join them in downward facing dog pose and even jump on their back during a plank. The joy these four-legged friends bring to the class is seen on every face.
Outings
Summer is made for light sea breezes and walks by the water. Recently, residents enjoyed a trip to Laguna Beach to visit the sand, shops, and wonderful restaurants of the area. We were blessed with beautiful weather and bright blue skies.
Outings
Residents visited The Getty Villa Museum. This remarkable destination houses Greek and Roman antiquities in a re-created Roman country home. On display are 4,000 years of ancient art, from the Stone Age to the final days of the Roman Empire. The Villa recently re-opened after surviving the Palisades Fire earlier this year. Following a visit to the collection, residents enjoyed lunch at The Villa.
