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Wednesday Outings This Month!March is shaping up to be an exciting and busy month for the Residents of Bella Villaggio! Below you will find information about each of our Wednesday Bus Outings for this month. Don’t forget to sign up at the front desk!

March 4 at 1:30 p.m. — Beer and Wine Tasting at Coachella Valley Brewing Company

With its grand opening on Aug. 30, 2013, Coachella Valley Brewing Co. went from a small, lofty notion into a full-fleshed reality. Focusing on the uniqueness of the Southern California desert, CVBC strives to connect both ends of the Coachella Valley through quality locally grown ingredients and expertly crafted beer.

March 11 at 12:30 p.m. — Museum of Ancient Wonders

The Museum of Ancient Wonders offers exhibitions of replicated and genuine treasured artifacts from the world of ancient civilizations and scientifically produced laboratory-cast fossils of important discoveries of prehistoric life.

March 18 at 12:30 p.m. — Lunch Outing to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill

Join us for a delicious lunch outing! Sammy’s cuisine is fresh and created using local, organic and nutritionally balanced ingredients wherever possible. With a wide variety of lunch options from pizza to pasta to steak, how will you choose?

March 25 at 12:30 p.m. — Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert

The Palm Springs Art Museum creates transformative experiences that expand our understanding of ourselves and the world. Come explore the Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden as well as the current exhibition: Imaging Change: History, Memory and Social Justice.

Global Ways To Get HappyVarious cultures across the globe have approaches to creating happiness and well-being in everyday life.

Hygge: This Danish concept, which focuses on coziness and comfort, has become a worldwide lifestyle trend. Soft blankets, warm beverages and simple pleasures, such as reading, can create hygge in your daily routine.

Lagom: Sometimes called the Goldilocks principle, this Swedish philosophy is about balance and determining what’s “just right” for you. For example, eating until you feel full, but not stuffed, is practicing lagom.

Wabi-sabi: The ancient Japanese concept of wabi-sabi celebrates life’s imperfections by embracing the beauty in broken or worn objects, as well as one’s personal flaws.

Gezellig: At the heart of Dutch culture, gezellig can be loosely translated as the enjoyable things in life. Being social is a key element, since anything can be considered gezellig — even something unpleasant, such as waiting in a long line — if you’re with a friend.

Sweet Spring FlowerViolets are among the first flowers to bloom in the spring, offering cheer to all who see them.

The violet family has about 600 species, including pansies and violas, which are often sold as annual flowers, blooming for a single growing season. Many wild species of violets are perennials, popping up every year and spreading easily on lawns and in fields and forests.

Most types of violets have green heart-shaped leaves and flowers made of five petals. Depending on the variety, some of the petals will point upward and some downward. As their name suggests, many violets are purple in color, but they also are found in shades of blue, white, yellow, orange, pink and red. Many are two-toned, with patterns that give the blossoms the look of a smiling face.

Violets are said to symbolize love, loyalty, nobility and humility.

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Fireside Chats With FDRThroughout his presidency, Franklin D. Roosevelt led Americans through the historic challenges of the Great Depression and World War II by coming into their homes with his radio fireside chats.

In March 1933, just over a week into his first term as president, Roosevelt delivered a nationwide radio broadcast from the White House, offering reassurance about the banking crisis. It was the first of what became known as fireside chats, so named by a radio executive due to their calm, down-to-earth style.

Occurring several times a year, the fireside chats grew to be a hallmark of Roosevelt’s time in office and drew tens of millions of listeners. In a conversational tone and using simple analogies to explain policies and global events, the president spoke for 10 to 40 minutes, informing the public and offering encouragement through the difficulties. Many of the chats began with FDR addressing the nation personally as “My friends,” and at the end of every broadcast, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was played.

Roosevelt gave some 30 fireside chats, the last one airing in June 1944. The original recordings have been selected for preservation by the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

Fancy FootworkA highlight of many St. Patrick’s Day festivities is the fast footwork and lively music of Irish dancing.

Step dancing is the most well-known form of Irish dance. In the 1700s, this pastime became more structured with the emergence of dance masters, teachers who traveled from village to village to give dance lessons. These teachers also formalized the choreography of traditional step dances and inspired dance competitions that continue today.

Jigs, reels, slips and hornpipes are all types of step dances, and while styles differ between them, the emphasis is always on the feet. The dancer’s upper body usually remains rigid, arms loose at the sides, with quick movements by the legs and feet. Traditional Irish music, featuring fiddles, hand drums and Irish bagpipes, accompanies the dancing. When dancers wear hard-soled shoes, their stepping creates a powerful sound that adds to the music’s rhythm.

The popularity of Irish step dancing soared worldwide after the debut of the stage show “Riverdance” in 1995.

Come dance and sing at our St. Patrick’s Day party, featuring

Ricky Sims, on March 17 at 4 p.m. in the Bistro!

StaffGeneral ManagerJim Germyn

Guest Services ManagerStefanie Frattaroli

Sales ManagerJennifer Fryer

Sales AdvisorMarc Sorensen

Move-In CoordinatorSusan McCormick

Executive ChefJoseph Tritt

Restaurant ManagerFrancisco Sanchez

Health and Wellness DirectorRoxanne Cerrasco

Office ManagerHilda Escalera

PrimeFit InstructorFred DeStafano

Opal ManagerMarla Winter

Opal Programming SupervisorStephanie Stallings

MARCH 2020

9:00 Morning Coffee, B 1:00 Party Bridge 4:00 Non Denominational

Church Service, MT 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

1:00 National Caregiver Day

10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Weekly Blood

Pressure Check, ACT 11:00 Smart Art, ACT 1:30 Singalong with

Tony, D 4:00 Bingo in the Bistro, B 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Meet the BV

Team!, ACT 1:00 Party Bridge 1:30 Mexican Train, D 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

9:00 Morning Coffee, B 1:00 Sunday Singalong with

Brian Alec Thom, B 1:00 Party Bridge 4:00 Non Denominational


10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 10:00 Field Trip to

Joshua Tree 11:00 Meet the BV



Pressure Check, ACT 1:30 Singalong with


1:00 Johnny Appleseed Day 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus

Outings! 1:00 Party Bridge 7:00 Evening Movie, MT







Tony, D 4:00 ST. PATRICK’S

DAY PARTY!, B 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus


9:00 Morning Coffee, B 1:00 Sunday Singalong with

Brian Alec Thom, B 1:00 Party Bridge 4:00 Non Denominational







1:00 National Waffle Day 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus









10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 1:00 Party Bridge 1:30 Wednesday Bus

Outings! 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

LocationsActivity Room, ACTBistro, BDen, DDining Room, DRLibrary, LMezzanine, MMovie Theater, MTPrimeFitness Rm, PFSalon, S

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1:00 Johnny Appleseed Day 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus


10:00 Flower Arranging, DR 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Scrabble Challenge, D 1:30 Mexican Train, D 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Wii Bowling, MT 1:00 Mahjong, D 4:00 Bingo in the Bistro, B 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

9:00 Morning Coffee, B 2:30 St. Patrick’s Day

Olympics, B 3:00 Blackjack! 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

9:00 Morning Coffee, B 3:00 Blackjack! 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus


1:00 March Madness Begins!


10:00 Flower Arranging, DR 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Scrabble Challenge, D 1:30 Mexican Train, D 4:00 Musical Performance

with Joann Adamko, DR

7:00 Evening Movie, MT


1:00 National Waffle Day 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 12:30 Wednesday Bus



10:00 Flower Arranging, DR 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Scrabble Challenge, D 1:30 Mexican Train, D 2:30 Paint & Sip 7:00 Evening Movie, MT


10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 SONGSHINE!, ACT 1:00 Party Bridge 1:30 Wednesday Bus

Outings! 7:00 Evening Movie, MT


1:00 Employee Appreciation Day

10:00 Flower Arranging, DR 10:00 Morning GET FIT, PF * 11:00 Scrabble Challenge, D 1:30 Mexican Train, D 3:00 FIRST FRIDAY

EXCHANGE, MT 7:00 Evening Movie, MT

LocationsActivity Room, ACTBistro, BDen, DDining Room, DRLibrary, LMezzanine, MMovie Theater, MTPrimeFitness Rm, PFSalon, S

TransportationMonday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Medical Appointment DayTuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Medical Appointment DayThursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Medical Appointment Day

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LocationsMovie Theater, SFOpal Activity Room, AROpal Dining Room, ODOpal TV Room, OTV

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10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Church Service, OTV 1:00 ● Hand Massage 3:00 ● Sunday Tea!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Party!, AR 6:00 ● Classic Film

Festival, OTV

9:00 ● PrimeFit Sit & Fit, AR *

9:30 ● Animal Samaritans Dog Visit, AR

10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Karaoke with Tony!, OTV 1:00 ● Crafting Corner, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR


10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Nature Documentaries,

OTV 1:00 ● Puzzle Time, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Party!, AR 6:00 ● Grab Bag Game

Night, AR


Festival, OTV




Night, AR

9:00 ● PrimeFit Sit & Fit, AR * 9:30 ● Animal Samaritans

Dog Visit, AR 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Singalong with Ken, OTV 1:00 ● Eldergrow Sensory

Garden, AR 1:00 ● Crafting Corner, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR

9:00 ● PrimeFit Sit & Fit, AR * 9:45 ● Scenic Bus Trip 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Color & Puzzles, AR 10:30 ● Paws & Hearts

Dog Visit, OTV 12:30 ● Songshine Singalong, OTV 1:30 ● Movie Matinee, OTV 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR

● Bingo Party!, AR 9:00 ● PrimeFit Sit & Fit, AR * 9:30 ● Ball Toss Competition, AR 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Color & Puzzles, AR 1:00 ● Singalong with

Amanda, AR 2:00 ● Match Game, AR 2:30 ● Creative Crafts 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR

9:00 ● PrimeFit Sit & Fit, AR * 9:30 ● Ball Toss Competition, AR 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Flower Arrangements, AR 11:00 ● Roll the Dice with Yahtzee, AR 1:00 ● Animal Samaritans

Dog Visit, OTV 1:30 ● Use Your Senses, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Grab Bag Game

Night, AR

9:00 ● Exercise with Stephanie, AR *

9:30 ● Balloon Volleyball/Parachute Toss, AR

10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Crafting Corner, AR 1:30 ● Movie Matinee, OTV 2:00 ● Manicure Day/Massage

Therapy, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR






Festival, OTV




Night, AR


Dog Visit, AR 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Karaoke with Tony!, OTV 1:00 ● Crafting Corner, AR 3:00 ● St. Patrick’s Day

Snack Time, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR




Dog Visit, OTV 1:30 ● Use Your Senses, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Grab Bag Game Night, AR








Festival, OTV




Night, AR


Dog Visit, AR 10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Singalong with Ken, OTV 1:00 ● Eldergrow Sensory

Garden, AR 1:00 ● Crafting Corner, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR





Night, AR








Festival, OTV




Night, AR


9:30 ● Animal Samaritans Dog Visit, AR

10:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 10:30 ● Karaoke with Tony!, OTV 1:00 ● Crafting Corner, AR 3:00 ● Snack Time!, OD 3:15 ● Bingo Blast!, AR 6:00 ● Jenga Challenge!, AR





Night, AR



TransportationMonday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.:

Medical Appointment DayTuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.:

Medical Appointment DayThursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.:

Medical Appointment Day

Physical Social Experiential Emotional & Spiritual Creative & Artistic Therapeutic Sensory

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