Step back into the past with Gayle. She leads this fun discussion on this month’s topic of Toys and Games – Then and Now. Recollect marbles, race cars, stamps, spite and malice, chickenfoot, spin the bottle and more, and recall your favorites. Refreshments will be served.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “The Quiet Man”. This 1952 romantic comedy stars John Wayne as an Irish-born boxer who returns from the U.S. to his homeland, and Maureen O’Hara, who captures his heart. John Ford received the Academy Award for best director.
We are pleased to welcome a group of extremely talented students from Palos Verdes High School. They will share their love of music as they bring us one of their final concerts for the spring.
Join Wendy Morgan, longtime member of Omnilore for a fun discussion on sunflowers. She’ll share her insights on where sunflowers come from, the difference between sunflower oil and olive oil and more fun facts.
Karen O’Connor, daughter of resident Jan Hathaway loves to travel and has taken some great pictures along the way. Join us for a very special presentation from Karen and see some of her great photographs.
Join us for a celebration with festive beverages, appetizers, and a special performance by the Laura Solano Folklorico group.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision of the future; it is a dynamic force reshaping how we live, work, and interact. Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge, will take a deep dive into this topic and answer some of the frequently asked questions.
Join us for a pre-dinner cocktail and appetizers and listen to the wonderful sound of our residents in “The Canterbury Chorale” as they perform some of your springtime favorites.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “Tootsie”. This 1982 romantic comedy, directed by Sydney Pollack, starred Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Following the discussion, we will screen the film.
Please join fellow resident Bill Howe as he talks about his Great Grandfather E.P. Sanders and his time in the Civil War. On display will be original framed letters and documents dating back to the capture and release of E. P. Sanders.
Join us for Happy Hour and the music of “U.S. 99”. This talented musical duo perform retro-vintage rock & roll, classic rock, blues, and rockabilly.
Please join us for coffee and dessert while listening to this wonderful and talented group of pianists from the Piano Studio of Dr. Linda Govel.
Please join Anthony Brown, Tech Concierge for The Smarter Service as he talks about Apple technology, how to use it, navigate it and understand it.
This month we will listen to “Michael Feinstein Sings the Jule Styne Songbook”. Jule Styne composed the scores of “Three Coins in a Fountain”, “Peter Pan”, “Bells are Ringing” and “Gypsy”. There are so many songs, and we will delight in bringing back so much musical nostalgia.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “El Dorado”. This 1966 American Western film was directed and produced by Howard Hawks and stars John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. We will screen the film after the discussion.
Please join Susan Strauss and Irene Berlin for this fun and educational comedy skit in which a glass of California red wine and a glass of California white wine debate which is better. It’s up to you to decide!
The American Songbook Series is a monthly program that captures the magic of the golden era of stage and screen. Curated and presented by music historian Seth Becker, it focuses on the American song’s greatest years. This month we will be discussing the Gershwin musical “Mack & Mabel”.
Join us for Happy Hour and the fun guitar sounds of Noodle Stew, the talented duo of Ken Nudelman and Michael Stewart.
Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “12 Angry Men”. The film will be screened after the discussion.
Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day at our Sweetheart Soirée with a beautiful performance by Saxophonist, Jeff Sisil.