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545 Belmont Lane • Carol Stream, IL 60188 • Phone 630-510-1515 • Fax 630-510-0633

Belmont Village at Geneva Road

January 2017

Management TeamJeanne P. HansenExecutive Director(630) 510-2519

jhansen@belmontvillage.comNicole Motycka, RN

Director of Resident Services(630) 510-2523

mmotycka@belmontvillage.comJanay Hecker

Director of Activities andMemory Programs

(630) 510-2510jhecker@belmontvillage.com

Karen McArdleActivity Program Coordinator

(630) 510-2509kmcardle@belmontvillage.com

Marty PetersBuilding Engineer(630) 510-2513

Maria WinkelhakeCommunity Relations

(630) 510-2522mwinkelhake@

belmontvillage.comJulie Wilson

Community Relations(630) 510 - 2521

jwilson@belmontvillage.comPorfirio RomanChef Manager

(630) 510-2512proman@belmontvillage.com

Mary Anne VillafuerteHuman Resource Generalist

(630) 510-2520mvillafuerte@belmontvillage.com

A Note FromJeanne’s Journal

If you are feeling a littleexhausted this month, I don’tblame you one little bit! 2016 wasa very busy year for us at BelmontVillage! We spent a lot of timehelping our neighbors and friendsthis past year. Some of thehighlights from the past yearincluded our trip this summer tothe Neighborhood FoodPantries-Lutheran Church of theMaster Site, where we were giventhe “Good Neighbor Award.” Wehad all worked so hard to raisemoney for the food pantry withour “Fill a Pot and Feed a Family”flower pot raffle.

In September, we set up thebicycles in the Great Room androde for 12 continuous hours inorder to increase awareness andraise money for Alzheimer’sdisease. Throughout the course ofthe day, we had residents fromAssisted living, Circle of Friendsand both neighborhoods ridingbikes as well as their familymembers, friends and staffmembers. Even the Mayor ofCarol Stream and a Village Trusteecame and joined us in our event.Together we raised more than$800.

We visited local elementaryschools, went to the ButterflyGarden, out to eat at restaurants

and to the theatre. We put on anart show, participated in our veryown “Tour de Belmont” andwatched the productions of ourBelmont Drama Club. We sharedEaster Brunches and ThanksgivingFeasts with so many familymembers and friends who wefilled our first floor entrywayto capacity.

We celebrated the birthday of a109 year old resident and helped aleap year baby celebrate her“19th” birthday. We welcomedmore than 60 new residents to ourcommunity and sadly had to sayfarewell to many, too. You evencelebrated with me this year as Iwelcomed my first grandchild intothis world.

What a year it was! There’s justa little bit of time now to rest andcatch our breath. But please don’ttake too long as we have just asmany exciting times to lookforward to in 2017. And I lookforward to sharing every minutewith you!

On behalf of the entire team atBelmont Village-Geneva Road,Happy New Year to you and yourwonderful members. Thank youfor allowing us the honor to sharein your lives. We look forward toall the magic and wonder that anew year brings.

Resident Birthdays1/4 Pauline Koza1/6 Marian Bicking1/12 Jeanette McNulty1/14 Bernice Loser1/16 Darlene Madden1/18 Edna Jett1/19 Susan Clark1/20 Shirley Trudeau1/22 Gretchen Henson1/22 Melvin Thomas1/23 Elaine Freetly1/24 Alice Morris1/25 Gabby Caraballo1/25 Ruth Jaderholm1/25 Barbara Knoebl1/25 Paul Schmitz1/26 Jerry Kennetz1/29 Julia Kubacka1/30 Elaine Kraft1/31 Eileen Dennis

Employee Birthdays1/2 Muki N.1/2 Kumba Q.1/3 LaShawnda L.1/3 Barbara L.1/4 Minda P.1/4 Cristal G.1/5 Ivette F.1/6 Jessica P.1/12 Bennye G.1/12 Angelyn C.1/12 Nichole W.1/15 Kamila K.1/25 Alisha A.1/27 Magdalene U.1/30 Enver N.1/31 Bill F.

Employee AnniversariesCongratulations to our amazing

team members who arecelebrating their anniversary of

employment this month atBelmont Village. Thank you for all

you do! We appreciate you andare proud of you.

15 YearsZhuljeta D.

5 YearsClaudia H.

4 YearsLaura H.4 Years

Minda P.3 YearsElvira I.2 Years

Emira N.

THE MIND DIETEvery 67 seconds someone in

the U.S. develops Alzheimer’sdisease. Join us for an informativepresentation on how the MINDDiet can enhance your mind andreduce your likelihood ofdeveloping the disease that killsmore people than breast andprostate cancers combined.

The Journal of the Alzheimer’sAssociation shows that the MINDdiet lowered the risk ofAlzheimer’s by as much as 53percent in participants whoadhered to the diet rigorously, andby about 35 percent in those whofollowed it moderately well.

January 19, 20175:00 PM Dinner

5:30 PM Presentationby speaker

Kristin A. Gustashaw MS, RDN,LDN, CSG

RSVP to Maria Winkelhake at630-510-2522

EMPLOYEE OF THEMONTH! EnrichmentLeader, ElizabethGilsdorf

Congratulations to our employee of themonth, Elizabeth Gilsdorf. We appreciate howhard Elizabeth has worked to expand andenhance the role of the Enrichment Leader atour community. Elizabeth takes extra steps toensure that her Circle of Friends residents areengaged in and intrigued by their dailyactivities. Keeping residents’ minds active byensuring that they have purposeful activities issomething that Elizabeth works passionately atevery day. We appreciate the dedication anddevotion that Elizabeth puts forth to ensure thesuccess of our residents.

LifeEnrichment

Belmont Village WiiBowling League

Learn something new this yearand get some exercise, too. Jointhe Carol Stream Belmont WiiBowling League. Wii Bowling canbe played as you sit in a chair oryou can stand: you decide. Comeplay or cheer on your favoriteteam and stay for the beer frame.

Thursdays2:00 pm

Town HallBeer/Root Beer and Pretzel frame

starts at 2:30 pm.

Day of ServiceMartin Luther King Jr. once

proposed, “Life’s most persistentand urgent question is: ‘What areyou doing for others?’” Start2017 honoring King’s legacy andbecome a volunteer. Interestedfamily members, Belmontresidents, or friends please callKaren @ 630-510-2509.

Culinary Art ClassLearn how to create a culinary

delight then sample your creationduring this food-themed program.

MondayJanuary 2 - Lucky New Year’s

January 9 - Deviled Ham BallsJanuary 30 - Pot Stickers & Tea

Classes meet at 1:30 pm inTown Hall

Learn about Mind-BodyAwareness (MBA) programsoffered here at Belmont.Successful seniors are involved indaily programs that work bothphysical muscles and the brain.Plan to attend the first meeting of2017 and learn how each monthyou can be eligible to win a$25.00 gift card just by attendingMBA programs. The first card willbe given away at the meeting.

MIND-BODYAWARENESS DAY!Wednesday, January 4th,

11:30 amTown Hall

January SHOPPING2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jewel5, 14, 21, 28 Walgreens5, 14, 21, 28 Dollar Store11 Target25 CVS Pharmacy

Please refer to your calendarand daily announcements forthe exact times for shoppingtrips. RSVP with Concierge bycalling 1 (630) 510-1515.

January OUTINGS1/11 Coffee at Starbucks1/17 Popeyes1/23 Red Apple Restaurant

RSVP FOR OUTINGSResidents can RSVP for

outings by calling the Conciergeat (1-630) 510-1515.

January PROGRAMS3 Block Party 1 North4 Edison on Keyboard4 MBA Meeting and Lunch5 Wii Bowling - 1st floor10 Block Party 1 East11 Steve Justman12 Men’s Breakfast12 Wii Bowling - 2nd floor15 Vocalist Heather17 Block Party 3 North18 Vocalist Babette19 Wii Bowling - 3rd floor19 Newcomers Luncheon24 Block Party 3 East25 Wine & Cheese with Kym25 Drama Performance26 Wii Tournament31 Block Party 3 West

January 2017B Bistro TH Town Hall 3E 3rd Floor East Parlor

GR Great Room O Outing/Trip 3W 3rd Floor West ParlorJK Josephine's Kitchen 1N 1st Floor North Parlor MBA Brain/Body Fitness ProgramL Library/Computers 1E 1st Floor East Parlor RSVP

LO Lounge 3N 3rd Floor North Parlor Monthly Event

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year's Day 1

8:00 O Church Transportation10:00 Sunday Search Puzzle10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers2:00 TH Movie Special: Holiday Inn

starring Bing Crosby, FredAstaire and RosemaryClooney!

6:00 B Spill and Spell Game

29:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:00 L Bible Study Group10:00 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Culinary Art Class3:00 LO Rummikub Club6:00 GR Domino Game

39:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Pinochle Card Club

1:30 TH Seated Yoga Stretch2:30 1N Block Party2:30 GR Common Words6:00 GR Checkers Game

MIND, BODY AWARENESS DAY! 48:00 Wacky Word Wednesday

10:00 L Parkinson’s Class10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit11:30 TH Mind, Body Awareness Meeting and

Lunch1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study

58:00 Think Tank Thursday Booklet

available at Concierge Desk9:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:00 L Book Club Meeting10:30 TH Musical Jazzercise

1:30 TH Core & Balance2:00 TH Wii Bowling - 1st floor Team6:00 LO Evening Chronicle & Trivia

68:00 Friday Food for Thought Puzzle9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:30 L Rosary10:30 TH Tai Chi with Instructor11:00 L Communion1:30 L Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 GR Patrick Woods on Piano

79:00 O Shopping - Walgreens

10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program1:00 O Scenic Drive1:30 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game3:00 O Shopping: Dollar Store6:00 LO Penny Left-Center-Right

Golden Globes Award Night! 88:00 O Church Transportation

10:00 Sunday Search Puzzle10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers

1:30 O Afternoon Scenic Drive2:00 L Spectrios Low-Vision Support

Group2:00 TH Bingo3:00 TH Dance Troupe Performs6:00 B Golden Globes Red Carpet Party!

99:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:00 L Bible Study Group10:00 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Culinary Art Class3:00 LO Rummikub Club6:00 GR Domino Game

109:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Pinochle Card Club

1:30 TH Seated Yoga Stretch2:30 1E Block Party2:30 GR Common Words6:00 GR Checkers Game

Coffee at Starbucks 118:00 Wacky Word Wednesday9:00 O Shopping: Target

10:00 L Parkinson’s Class10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study

128:00 TH Men’s Breakfast8:00 Think Tank Thursday Booklet

available at Concierge Desk9:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Musical Jazzercise1:30 TH Core & Balance2:00 TH Wii Bowling - 2nd floor Team6:00 LO Evening Chronicle & Trivia

138:00 Friday Food for Thought Puzzle9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 L Rosary11:00 L Communion

1:30 L Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 LO Dominos

149:00 O Shopping - Walgreens

10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program1:00 O Scenic Drive1:30 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game3:00 O Shopping: Dollar Store6:00 LO Penny Left-Center-Right

158:00 O Church Transportation

10:00 Sunday Search Puzzle10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers1:30 O Afternoon Scenic Drive2:00 TH Bingo3:00 GR Entertainment by Heather6:00 B Spill and Spell Game

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 169:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:00 L Bible Study Group10:30 TH Belmont Service Committee

Sponsors - Rec & Roll ChineseNew Year Luncheon

10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit2:00 TH Massage Meditation3:00 LO Think Tank Answer Guide6:00 GR Hymn Singers

Popeyes Day! Lunch at Popeyes 179:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Pinochle Card Club

1:30 TH Seated Yoga Stretch2:30 GR Common Words2:30 3N Block Party6:00 GR Checkers Game

188:00 Wacky Word Wednesday

10:00 L Parkinson’s Class10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit

1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study

198:00 Think Tank Thursday Booklet available at

Concierge Desk9:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:00 L Book Club - "30 Lessons of Living”10:30 TH Musical Jazzercise11:30 B New Residents’ Orientation Luncheon

1:30 TH Core & Balance2:00 TH Wii Bowling - 3rd floor Team6:00 LO Evening Chronicle & Trivia6:00 B Bingo with YMSL Volunteers

Inauguration Day! 208:00 Friday Food for Thought Puzzle9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:30 L Rosary10:30 TH Tai Chi With Instructor11:00 L Communion1:30 L Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 LO Dominos

219:00 L Resident and Family Support Group9:00 O Shopping - Walgreens

10:00 L Communion Service with DeaconKen

10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program1:00 O Scenic Drive1:30 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game3:00 O Shopping: Dollar Store6:00 LO Penny Left-Center-Right

Bread Machine Baking Day! 228:00 O Church Transportation

10:00 Sunday Search Puzzle10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers1:30 O Afternoon Scenic Drive2:00 TH Bingo3:00 B Bread Tasting6:00 B Spill and Spell Game

Breakfast at Red Apple 239:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:00 L Bible Study Group10:00 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 B Bon Appétit w/Chef2:00 B Chat with the Chef2:30 TH Resident Council Meeting6:00 GR Domino Game

249:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Pinochle Card Club

1:30 TH Seated Yoga Stretch2:30 GR Common Words2:30 3E Block Party6:00 GR Checkers Game

258:00 Wacky Word Wednesday9:00 O Shopping- CVS Pharmacy

10:00 L Parkinson’s Class10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit11:00 TH Drama Rehearsal Lunch

1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 TH Drama Performance - “Cookie Shop”2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study

Clashing Clothes Day! 268:00 Think Tank Thursday Booklet

available at Concierge Desk9:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 TH Musical Jazzercise1:30 TH Core & Balance2:00 TH Wii Bowling - Tournament6:00 LO Evening Chronicle & Trivia

278:00 Friday Food for Thought Puzzle9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:30 L Rosary10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit11:00 L Communion11:30 B Birthday Luncheon1:30 L Parkinson’s Exercise1:30 TH Drumming Circle2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 LO Dominos

Chinese New Year Begins 289:00 O Shopping - Walgreens

10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program11:00 JK Chinese New Year Lunch

1:00 O Scenic Drive1:30 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game3:00 O Shopping: Dollar Store6:00 LO Penny Left-Center-Right

298:00 O Church Transportation

10:00 Sunday Search Puzzle10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers1:30 O Afternoon Scenic Drive2:00 TH Bingo3:00 B Popcorn and Feature6:00 B Spill and Spell Game

309:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit

10:00 L Bible Study Group10:00 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Culinary Art Class3:00 LO Rummikub Club6:00 GR Domino Game

Coca-Cola in the Bistro Day! 319:30 TH Muscle Fitness

10:30 3N Pinochle Card Club10:30 TH Worship Service1:30 TH Seated Yoga Stretch2:30 3W Block Party2:30 GR Common Words6:00 GR Checkers Game

Wii Bowling League - ThursdaysJanuary 5

1st floor Bowling TeamJanuary 12

2nd floor Bowling TeamJanuary 19

3rd floor Bowling TeamJanuary 26

League Tournament

SUPPORT GROUPS ATBELMONT VILLAGE

Low-Vision Support GroupSunday, January 8, at 2:00 pmParkinson’s Exercise Classes

Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.Every Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Family and Resident SupportFacilitators Dr. Ann Letourneauand Mr. Jack Berkemeyer, MA,LCPC, from Central DuPagePastoral Counseling Center.

January 21, at 9:00 a.m.

SpiritualCorner

Ecumenical Worship ServiceTuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Town HallCommunion Services - Library

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.Saturday, January 21,

10:00 a.m., with Deacon KenBible Study Groups - Library

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Rosary - LibraryFridays, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Church TripsSt. Mark’s: Departure 9:40 a.m.

Wheaton College Church:Departure 10:15 a.m.

More locations available

Resident

January 23 at 2:30 p.m.

When you have a loved one with memory impairment, a lot can changein their personality and in your relationship with them.

Often these changes can be difficult, hard to navigate and canbe painful.

If you have experienced this, please come and join a helpful discussionwith Janay Hecker, our Director of Memory Programs, on:

Saturday, January 28th8:45am

Belmont Village Town HallBreakfast will be served

Please RSVP to the concierge or to Janay directly at 630-510-2510 orJhecker@belmontvillage.com

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Susan with her sister-in-law Dawnafter a performance by theirwonderful group, the Silver Tones!

Elaine with her daughter Laurie (infront)

A huge thank you to ElaineKraft and her daughter Laurie forinviting students and parents fromLowell school to come to makedecorations and decorate a treewith our Circle of Friends! Awonderful time was had by all!

Agnes creating decorations with hernew friend!

It is estimated that 60 millionpeople worldwide suffer fromglaucoma, with 4 million living inthe United States alone. ThisJanuary, National GlaucomaAwareness Month, BelmontVillage Senior living wants to helpprevent the progression of thisdebilitating disease byencouraging residents and theirfamilies to have their eyes checkedfor glaucoma.

If glaucoma goes untreated,vision loss will usually occur inthese three stages:

• Blind spots in yourperipheral vision (hazardousfor important activities suchas driving)

• Tunnel vision (loss ofperipheral vision)

• Total blindness (vision lossdue to glaucoma cannot berestored).

According to Glaucoma.org, theeconomic impact of Glaucoma tothe U.S. government is estimatedto be over $1.5 billion annually.

Often referred to as the “sneakthief of sight,” glaucoma is aleading cause of preventableblindness worldwide. The Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention estimates that nearlyhalf of those affected by glaucomado not know they are afflicted.

This staggering statistic is due tothe fact that vision damage is sogradual you may not even noticeit until it has reached an advancedstage. Since there are often nosigns or noticeable symptoms ofglaucoma, we urge everyone tohave regular eye exams to checkfor this disease.

Because the risk for developingglaucoma increases with age,regular vision screenings areimportant. Persons with diabetes,a family history of glaucoma,nearsightedness or who are ofAfrican-American orMexican-American origin are at anincreased risk of the disease andshould therefore be checked morefrequently. An annualophthalmologist eye exam isrecommended.

We urge everyone to make aNew Year’s resolution to care fortheir eyes.

LOW-VISION SUPPORTGROUP AT BELMONT

The Low-Vision Support Groupmeets every second Sunday of the

month. The next meeting isJanuary 8, 2:00 pm

Library

Resident ServicesLaboratory Services

The services are offered byappointment. Contact Nicole

Motycka for more information.Ask the Pharmacist

Pete Toke, PharmD, FASCPThird Friday of the monthat 2:00 p.m. in the library.

Podiatry ServicesDr. Robin Pastore, D.P.M.

Dr. Elizabeth PacochaAudiologist

Dr. Sheri Billings, Aud F-AAAfrom the Hearing Doctors.

Fourth Monday of the monthat 9:00 a.m. in the library.

Wheelchair ClinicThird Monday of every month at

11:00 a.m.

Appointments for services canbe made by calling the

Concierge (630) 510 - 1515.

Paxxon Therapy HoursMonday - Friday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Paxxon’s Tip ofthe Month!

Always remember to use yourassistive device when

transferring and don’t forget toask for help if you need it! Make

a resolution to have a fall-freeyear!!

The Belmont Family Scene

Mr. and Mrs. Usiak with Santa! Marian and “My Three Sons” Muscarello Family Photo!

The Rezabeck Family Photo! Carol and her family! Mr. and Mrs. Ken Algozin

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