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The Piatigorsky Foundation - Jack Sanders - Guitar

Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Guitar Society in 2013, JACK SANDERS’ performances have included the Sitka, Kapalua, Oregon Bach Festival, IM Festival of Costa Rica, and Chamber Music Sedona. Additionally, he has performed with the St. Petersburg, Colorado, and Angeles String Quartets. He has toured extensively for The Piatigorsky Foundation since 2005, this season’s concerts will take him to Georgia and Texas.

With violinist Clayton Haslop, Sanders performed in China as well as throughout the US and recorded two albums for Centaur and Townhall Records. His solo recording, Just Preludes, was released by Townhall Records. Mr. Sanders has also recorded with violist James Dunham and Anthony Plog, trumpet on Crystal Records and recently with flutist Rachel Rudich on Bridge Records.

Teaching at Pomona and CGU from 1980-2022, Sanders also builds guitars and historic instruments which have been commissioned by Yale, UCLA, USC, SF Conservatory, Cal State Univ. Dominguez Hills, Concordia University and professional guitarists worldwide. A graduate of Cal Arts, his primary teacher was Stuart Fox and he also studied with Oscar Ghiglia at the Banff Centre.

Foliage Outings

Pet Therapy Program

We are thrilled to announce that our pet therapy program has expanded! We now have seven wonderful therapy dogs visiting us weekly, bringing joy and comfort to everyone they meet. Here’s our furry lineup:

Lucy visits on Mondays with Kate
Zoey and Ziggy brighten up our  Tuesdays and Thursdays with Robbin
Alfie, River, and G make their rounds every Wednesday with Scott
Max, our newest addition,  joins us every Friday with John.

With seven dogs covering five days, there’s no shortage of snuggles, love, and puppy kisses. We invite you to come meet our fantastic furry friends and experience the joy they bring!

Youthful Connections

We are thrilled to announce that the Northfield High School freshman class will be returning to Mayo for intergenerational activities every Tuesday afternoon! This program fosters meaningful connections between students and our community, creating opportunities for learning, sharing, and fun.

These engaging activities are designed to promote collaboration and understanding across generations, enriching the experience for both the students and our residents. We encourage everyone to participate and make the most of this wonderful initiative!

Join us in welcoming the freshmen back and enjoy the camaraderie and creativity that these sessions will bring!

Annual Fall Hay Ride

Join us for our beloved annual tradition! Each year, we create a stunning wagon deck adorned with beautiful decorations, ready to be pulled around town by a tractor. Experience the breathtaking scenery of the foliage as we travel through our picturesque community.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the vibrant colors of fall while creating lasting memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this delightful outing, mark your calendars and come celebrate the beauty of the season with us!

Oktoberfest

Mayo's Pumpkin Patch

Old Fashion Food Fight

Wear Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re excited to announce that we will be wearing pink to raise awareness for this important cause. To celebrate and promote awareness, we’ll be hosting a vibrant Pink Party!

Join us for a fun-filled event where we’ll come together to honor those affected by breast cancer and promote early detection and prevention. Wear your pink attire, enjoy some refreshments, and participate in various activities designed to spread awareness and show our support.

Family Pumpkin Carving Party

Join us for our second annual Family Pumpkin Carving Party on October 25, 2025 at 2 PM in the MRCC dining room! Bring your own pumpkin and any carving utensils you have, and let’s get creative together.

To make it even more festive, we encourage everyone to come dressed in their Halloween costumes! Enjoy delicious snacks while you carve out some spooky designs and create lasting memories with family and friends.

It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the season and have a whole lot of family fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Pumpkin Smashing Is BACK!

The legend lives on—Cabbage Night is back! Traditionally held the night before Halloween, this spirited occasion invites normally kids (but at Mayo, we d0 not discriminate against age) to unleash their creativity (and a bit of chaos) by smashing pumpkins in the streets.

After the success of our spur-of-the-moment pumpkin smashing last year, our residents have eagerly requested to make this a regular event. So, mark your calendars for our Now Annual Pumpkin Smashing Event!

Join us for a afternoon of fun as we celebrate this unique tradition. Grab your pumpkins and get ready to make some noise! We can’t wait to see everyone join in on the festivities and enjoy the thrill of pumpkin smashing together!

Halloween Party

Get ready for a fantastic Halloween celebration! This year, our Halloween party will be held the day before Halloween, and it’s packed with exciting games, a dance party, and a variety of other fun activities.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular event filled with laughter, costumes, and good times. Whether you’re a ghost, goblin, or anything in between, we can’t wait to celebrate the spookiest time of year with you!

Mark your calendars and come join the fun!

44 Door Knock

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Annual 44 Door Knock is returning! Join us as we open our doors to the community for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating from 6 PM to 7 PM, or until the candy runs out.

This beloved event is made possible by generous donations from our community, whether in the form of candy or monetary contributions. If you’d like to help make this event a success, please check out the attached flyer for details on how to contribute.

We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and share some spooky fun with everyone!