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13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Tel 480-945-3600 • Fax 480-945-3676

Belmont Village at Scottsdale

November 2016

Our Team

Executive DirectorTim Cowen

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Director of Resident CareServices

Emily Dawson, R.N., [email protected]

Community RelationsCharmaine Roberts

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Community RelationsChristy Edwards

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Activity Programs CoordinatorSarah Speratos

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Memory Programs CoordinatorJanina Phinao

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Human Resource GeneralistCarrie Valverde

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Building EngineerTrey Lewis

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Chef/ManagerTravis Vierthaler

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Tim’s CornerThanksgiving 2016

November already...yikes, wheredid the year go? The wondrousseason of Thanksgiving has alwaysbeen my favorite. It’s a specialtime when we reach beyondourselves and give thanks for life’sblessings.

From Thanksgiving through theend-of-the-year, our senses areheightened and our awareness ofthe needs of those around usbecomes more acute. The worldshakes off its ‘me first’ attitudeand genuinely thinks abouthelping others. Of course, thereshould be no ‘season’ for givingthanks...it is a lifestyle more than atime of year! This is a delightfulmonth, when we share uniquefoods, give special remembrancefor friends, and reflect upon thepast, as well as the upcoming year.What are your traditional favoritefoods? Would you believe thatevery Thanksgiving, our tablealways included ‘creamed celeryand mom’s special recipe forblack-bottom pie’?!

Being able to maintain an‘attitude of gratitude’ is a real gift!Years ago, I remember ArtLinkletter interviewing a veryelderly man. He asked him thesecret of his happy countenanceand longevity. The old fellow

looked at Linkletter and said,“Sonny, I only have two teeth leftin my mouth and every morning Ithank God that those two teeth areopposite each other!” I don’t thinkanything can trump having athankful attitude.

Many of you have commentedabout the above-and-beyond caringattitude of our staff. And that’swhy we’re here.

I am thankful...for you...for our staff...and for people who care!Have a great November...be

safe and if we can assist you inany way, please let us know.

Matthew G. and his wife Dolores.Happy Veterans Day to all....

Resident Birthdays01 Barbara B.01 Jean T.02 Joel S.04 Bonnie M.07 Ramona R.09 Lucy A.09 Millie L.11 Dorothy L.16 Grace I.23 Shirley P.24 Theresa S.28 Joyce J.

Employee Birthdays08 Vanessa S. (Act. Asst.)11 Adul A. (PAL)25 Vikki W. (Concierge)27 Christy E. (Sales)27 David L. (Cook)30 Marianne A. (PAL)

Resident MonthlyBirthday Party

Join us for our monthlycelebration of all those born inNovember. The birthdayluncheon will be Friday,November 25th, at noon, inJosephine’s Kitchen.

Happy Birthday Joel!

M nth

Team Memberof the

Congratulations to our NovemberEmployee of the month.

Desiree is one of our welldeserving PALs. With her kindsmile, gentle heart and bubblingpersonality she can do anything.We really appreciate all you do tomake Belmont Village ofScottsdale great. (Good Luck inschool... from all of us)

Belle is our November Pet of themonth.

She belongs to the lovely MaryEllen. Belle is often by Mary’s side,so when you say hi to one be sureto say hi to the other.

November OutingsWed. 2nd: Butterfly Wonderland Museum. 3D movie and self guided

tour. Leaving at 1:30 pmWed. 9th: Talking Stick Casino for Buffet Lunch and gaming. Leaving

at 11:00 amWed. 16th: Phoenix Art Museum with a docent guided tour. Tour is

customized for our group.Wed. 23rd: Shopping outing to Jo-Ann Craft Store. Leaving at

1:30 pmWed. 30th: Picnic outing at Fountain Hills Park. Sandwiches made by

our very own chef Travis. A great view and fresh air. Leaving at 11:00am

Parkinson’s EducationClasses

By popular demand, PD 202is being offered to providein-depth information andpractical suggestions,concentrating on the mostbothersome non-motorsymptoms impacting quality oflife in Parkinson’s disease.Topics covered include fatigueand energy management,working through depressionand anxiety, cognitive changesand keeping your relationshipshealthy and balanced. PD 202is a 4-week seminar course, 2hours each session, for peoplewith PD and their families. Seethe calendar for dates on times(Fridays, times vary).

Minnie... always smiling!

Meet the “tea lady”. She will behosting a special activity for ourwomen’s group the Bluebonnets

Bluebonnet’s ClubLadies, don your best blue

outfit (optional) and join us for arousing tea hour with the “tealady” Nov. 15th, at 3:30 pm, inthe Town Hall.

Like What You See?Tell us about it in our

Satisfaction Survey. We want tohear what you have to say. Eachresident and their families willreceive a survey in the mail. Thedue date is Nov. 14th. If youhave any questions about howto participate in the survey,please contact Tim Cowen(Executive Director) at480-945-3600.

Thana shows you her new shirtgiven to all our team membersduring our all-staff in servicemeeting.

Faythe loved this portrait of MarilynMonroe on our lunch outing toNick’s Italian restaurant.

November 2016JK Josephine's Kitchen CL Center for Learning A Must See!TH Town Hall LP London ParlorGR Great Room OP Outdoor PatioB Bistro 3 3rd Floor

HP Hemingway Parlor Mind Body Awareness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayEileen Nolan and His Mother Dorothy 1

8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:30 TH Guys & Dolls live dancing

show1:30 3 Mahjong3:00 Pet Therapy with Linnea and Beau4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie

29:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:30 TH Ballroom Dancing Lessons3:00 GR Humor hour4:00 TH Book Club Meeting6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda


10:00 TH Health and Fitness Hour10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy &

Buddy the mini poodle3:00 GR Happy Hour with DeAnna

Mireau4:00 TH Spiritual Activity6:00 TH Evening Movie

49:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Parkinson’s Exercise Class10:15 GR Pictionary for Belmont Bucks1:30 TH Parkinson’s Education 2023:00 OP Bocce Ball4:00 HP Display and Discuss6:00 TH Evening Movie

59:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga

10:00 TH Holidays of the Month1:15 TH Bingo with Stan3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with David Keller6:00 TH Evening Movie

68:30 Church Transportation8:45 CL Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 HP Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 TH Evening Movie

79:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 B Hearing aid checks10:00 GR Word Unscramble10:00 CL Computer Class1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 HP Poker with Stan3:00 TH Social hour to meet your

neighbors6:00 TH Evening Movie

Election Day 88:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:00 B Hearing Aid Checks1:30 TH Phoenix Art Museum Presents: Greek

& Roman Art1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae3:00 Pet Therapy with Linnea and Beau4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie

Veteran Photo Gallery Opens 99:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion

1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:00 Opening Ceremony for our

Veteran Exhibit6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda


10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy &Buddy the mini poodle

1:30 TH Jewelry Making Class3:00 GR Happy Hour with MJ Moore6:00 TH Evening Movie

Veterans Day 119:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Parkinson’s Exercise Class10:15 GR Pictionary for Belmont Bucks1:30 TH Parkinson’s Education 2023:00 OP Bocce Ball4:00 HP Display and Discuss6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Kirk’s Dancing Studio Performs11:00 TH Kirk’s Dancing Studio 2nd

Performance12:00 TH Kirk’s Dancing Studio 3rd

Performance2:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment with Les Koel

singing6:00 TH Evening Movie

138:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie3:00 OP Horseshoes4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 HP Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble10:30 TH Artsy Smartsy class

1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 HP Poker with Stan3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment with Paul

Sherman on piano4:00 GR MBA Club Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:30 TH Art Revolution painting class1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae3:00 Pet Therapy with Linnea and Beau3:30 TH Bluebonnet’s Women’s Club Tea

Party6:00 TH Evening Movie

169:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Kings in the Corner1:00 Outing: Phoenix Art museum2:00 TH “Thank you to all in

Uniform”6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda


10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddy themini poodle

10:00 B Petal Pusher Sale, decorations foryour walker

10:15 TH Chef Chat1:30 TH Spelling Bee3:00 GR Happy Hour with Ronnie4:00 TH Spiritual Activity6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 B Jani Jewelry Sale10:00 TH Parkinson’s Exercise Class10:15 GR Pictionary for Belmont Bucks12:00 TH Parkinson’s Education 202

1:30 GR Sunjoo Music Therapy3:00 OP Bocce Ball4:00 HP Display and Discuss6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle2:00 TH Legends of Songs with

T.A. Burrows6:00 TH Evening Movie

208:30 Church Transportation8:45 B Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise2:00 TH Broadway Babies perform

live4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 HP Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble

1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 HP Poker3:00 TH Humor Hour6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 GR Jim Gray Music Therapy10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review

1:30 3 Mahjong1:30 TH Reminiscence with Laurie2:00 Marketplace open with Mae3:00 Pet Therapy with Linnea and Beau4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie

239:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All

Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:30 TH Bingo

Thanksgiving 248:30 Dr. Appointment

Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

11:00 JK Thanksgiving BuffetLunch Service

1:30 TH Afternoon Movie: WhiteChristmas

6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Parkinson’s Exercise Class10:15 GR Pictionary for Belmont Bucks12:00 JK (Subject to change) Resident

Monthly Birthday Party1:30 TH Sunjoo Music Therapy3:00 OP Bocce Ball4:00 HP Display and Discuss6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:15 TH NondenominationalServices

1:15 TH “Thanks for the Memories” areflection on Bob Hope

3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment withUncle Ozzie

6:00 TH Evening Movie

278:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise

10:00 TH Current Events with Dave2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie4:00 HP Large Crossword Puzzle4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble12:00 TH “Only the best” Jewelry Sale1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 TH Jewish Service with Hannah1:30 HP Poker with Stan4:00 GR Welcome Committee Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:30 TH Phoenix Art Museum

Presents: Picasso1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie

309:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All

Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Kings in the Corner1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda

Eleanor S. Photobooth Fun Janice C.

TRANSPORTATIONMonday

9:30 a.m. Neighborhood ScenicDrive

1–4 p.m. ErrandsTuesday

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments

WednesdayAssisted Living Outing Day

Check CalendarThursday

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments

FridayCircle of Friends Outing Day

Check CalendarSaturday

9 a.m.–4 p.m. ErrandsSunday

8 a.m.–NoonChurch Transportation

Memo From theTransportation TeamWhen traveling with personal

items please have them in a bag.Loose items in a walker maybecome misplaced in transport.

There is no such thing as toomuch notice. If you have anappointment next year andwould like transportation pleaselet the concierge know.

Would you like a ride to seefamily this holiday season? Startsigning up today. We’ll be herethis holiday season for yourtransportation needs (within thehours of 8:00-5:30)

Leigh Ribble & ThomasSanders

Veteran Photo GalleryBelmont Village of Scottsdale is proudly

hosting their Veteran Gallery exhibit opening.On November 9th 2:00-4:00 p.m. We will havea few guest speakers and light refreshments. Wewill honor each veteran within our community,whether or not their picture was taken forthe gallery.

“We want to thank all our residents who servedour country in many different ways. It was an honorto work with all of you on this project. An honor tohear your stories...emotional as some were...”

From the Desk of EmilyDawson, DRCS, R.N.

Tips for a ThinnerThanksgiving

Gaining weight during the holidayseason is a national pastime. Didyou know that most people gain

at least a pound during theholiday? Some even gain more.Worst is most people keep that

weight on permanently.The good news is with a little

knowledge you can indulgeyourself in traditional holiday fareand still enjoy a guilt-freeThanksgiving feast. After all, beingstuffed is a good idea only if youare a turkey.

Get Active: Eat less and exercisemore during the holidays toprevent weight gain. Boost thefrequency of your fitness routinethe weeks ahead of the feast. Takea walk early Thanksgiving day andthen again after dinner if you are

up to it. It is a wonderful way forfamilies to get physical and enjoythe holiday at the same time.

Eat Breakfast: Eating a smallmeal in the morning may give youmore control over your hunger.Start your day with a healthybreakfast, preferably one withprotein and fiber which may helptake the edge off your cravingsand allow you to be more sensiblelater in the day during the“big feast”.

Watch your Portions: Beforefilling up your plate, evaluate thebuffet table and decide whatyou’re going to choose. Don’tsquander your calories on foodsthat you can have all year long.Indulge with small portions ofholiday favorites so you can enjoyyour traditional favorites

Skip the Seconds andLeftovers and only one slice ofthat pumpkin pie!!! :)

News Janina PhinaoMemory Program

CoordinatorThe weather has cooled down

and it finally feels like fall inArizona. It’s hard to believe, butThanksgiving is fast approachingand the residents are getting theNeighborhood and Circle ofFriends ready for the celebrations.It is a wonderful time of year toremember what you are thankfulfor and, of course, to startenjoying the beginning of a fullholiday season. In preparation forthe upcoming holidays theresidents crafted pumpkin themedcrafts and participated in sharingwhat makes them feel thankful.Hopefully their thankfulness iscontagious. What are you thankfulfor this November?

“I am thankful for my husbandand children.” – Clarene

“I am thankful for happy andhealthy children.” – Helen

“I am thankful that I still havefun and walk around.” – Kathy V.

“I am thankful for family,friends, and people who helpme.” – Marcia

“I am thankful for a lovelyhome, for all the people in it andfor lovely Lisa.” – Janice

“I am thankful that I can walk,wave my hands and have a verygood family.” – Mary G.

“I am thankful for God, family,health, the USA and freedom.”– Matt

“I am thankful for a happy life,good food and being alive.”– Corky

Gratitude ImprovesAttitude

“According to Forbesmagazine, gratitude improvesphysical health. Grateful peopleexperience fewer aches and painsand they report feeling healthierthan other people, according to a2012 study published inPersonality and IndividualDifferences. Not surprisingly,grateful people are also morelikely to take care of their health.They exercise more often and aremore likely to attend regularcheck-ups with their doctors,which is likely to contribute tofurther longevity.”

Judith & Patti neighbors and friends

Marcia in craft class

About

Out &

Circle of FriendsOutings

Friday, Nov. 4 – Picnic inthe Park

Departing at 10:45 am__________________________Friday, Nov. 11 – Cerreta

Candy Company TourDepart at 9:45am

_________________________Friday, Nov. 18 – Movie and

Snacks in COFStarting at 1:00pm

________________________Friday, Nov. 25: Scenic Drive/

Decorate COF for the HolidaySeason

Departing at 1:15pm

Albert shows of his secret talents inart class

Village Scene

Neighborhood during activitiesKirk in Art Revolution Class

Yakub & Ana (PALs) with Bill S.

Bob, Kirk and Joel

Rosemarie and Bonnie (photo boothday) Corky and Janice with their PAL

13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Lic. AL8622C

Tel: (480) 945-3600Fax: (480) 945-3676www.belmontvillage.com

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