january 2016 staff directory - belmont village · beneficial for both of you! 5 things about:...

3680 N Moorpark Rd. • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • Phone 805-496-9301 • Fax 805-496-9303

Belmont Village of Thousand Oaks

January 2016

Staff

DirectoryOur Community’s

TeamMatt Stevenson

Executive [email protected]

Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident Care

[email protected] Carrillo

Community [email protected]

Shari RossCommunity Relations

[email protected] Worth

Community Relations [email protected]

Amanda SengerMemory Program [email protected]

Debbie NavaroHuman Resource Generalist

[email protected] Rosales

Building [email protected]

Aaron KuntzChef Manager

[email protected] Carbee

Activity Program [email protected]

Matt StevensonExecutive Director

Happy New Year !!!Happy New Year to you all as

we welcome 2016 and theexcitement a New Year brings. I’vealways thought January to be sucha refreshing month. For many,January and the New Year give usa fresh start – a reason to reboot,recharge and reinvigorateourselves. It’s a time to set newgoals and find new motivationsthat can keep us inspiredthroughout the year.

January is also NationalMentoring Month, the perfecttime to consider becoming amentor. Research shows thatyouths who are mentored havehigher self-esteem and do better inschool, often moving on to highereducation. They also have a lowerrisk of engaging in risky behavior.

As a senior, you haveexperiences, knowledge and skills

that are extremely valuable to ayoung person. By sharing whatyou’ve learned, you can help yourmentee solve problems andaccomplish goals. You may evenlearn something new yourself!

The ultimate purpose ofmentoring is to provide youngpeople with a trusted adult whocares about them. You can be asafe person with whom a child orteenager can share their concernsas well as new and exciting thingsin their life.

Mentoring is often donethrough specific communityprograms, but there’s no reasonyou can’t find someone to mentoron your own. You are sure to findthat mentoring is fun andbeneficial for both of you!

5 Things About: January• January is the coldest month

in the Northern Hemisphereand the hottest month in theSouthern Hemisphere.

• Scholars say the nameJanuary derives from theLatin word for “door.”

• With the exception of leapyears, January begins on thesame day of the week asOctober.

• The birth flower for themonth is the carnation.

• The third Monday of Januaryis recognized as MartinLuther King Jr. Day.

Happy

BirthdayResident Birthdays!

Jan. 3 Muriel M.Jan. 7 Jennie F.Jan. 9 Sally K.Jan. 13 Betty S.Jan. 14 Will P.Jan. 15 Clara S.Jan. 20 Barbara H.Jan. 27 Lorraine S.Jan. 28 Tony D.Jan. 29 Jim C.Jan. 30 Maxine K.Jan. 31 Mary K.

Staff Birthdays!Jan. 1 Rodel C.Jan. 2 Crystal M.Jan. 3 Martha T.Jan. 9 Susan C.Jan. 12 Edna C.Jan. 12 Galileo G.Jan. 13 Cody E.Jan. 16 Vilma M.Jan. 20 Matt S.Jan. 23 Edna B.Jan. 23 Ray R.Jan. 25 Leo M.

Mind Body Awareness(MBA) Night Club

January 27th, 7 p.m.Did you know that by living at

Belmont Village you have theopportunity to keep not only yourbody healthy but your mindhealthy too? From menu choicesin Josephine’s Kitchen to exerciseoptions; from group discussionsto quiet time on a balcony; fromthe challenge of trying a newactivity to the games we play -theentire Belmont experience isthoughtfully and purposelyplanned with your well-being in

mind. As I’ve heard many of yousay in one way or another, it istrue that quality of life does nothappen by accident. We will add anew level of purpose to attainingthe best quality of life byqualifying to go to a GREAT NightClub Social!

We will have cocktails and greatlive music! In order to attendJanuary’s MBA Night Club Socialyou must attend at least 4 specificactivity sessions. This month youcan choose from Fun withSpanish, talks by Belmont’sdietitian Nancy Graves, WalkingClub and MBA meeting. See thecalendar for dates and times.Please call Cindy if you have anyquestions.

Luis PerezCongratulations!

Employee of the MonthLuis was born in Mexicali, Mexico. He moved

to the US when he was in high school with histwo sisters and his twin brother. He was thehead chef in the blue cross cafeteria before hewas hired as a cook here at Belmont. Luis enjoysmusic, watching movies and working in theyard. He loves it when people enjoy the food hemakes. Not only does his food taste good, Luismakes beautiful food displays for our eventsand Happy Hours. Thank you for your extraefforts Luis- Congratulations!

Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident

Care Services

January: National BathSafety Month

“A common area where seniorsoften end up having accidents isfalls, in the bathroom, andhelping prevent those kinds ofaccidents is what January’sNational Bath Safety Month isabout.” (1) “Over 75% of slip-falldeaths happen to people who are65 years and above.” (2) A studypoints out that one-third of fallsoccur at home in the bathroom.With the smooth surfaces andmoisture of water, this can equal arisky place for falls. An average of370 people (all age groups) sufferfalls or injuries in the bathtub orshower each day. This is thesecond leading cause of accidentaldeaths or disabilities.

Complications such asmedication side-effects, reducedphysical ability and diminishedvision are contributing factor to

falls in the older person. Here aresome safety tips to help you whilein the bathroom:

• Look out for slippery areas,keep floor clean and dry

• Look out for areas that aredifficult to move about

• Identify areas that pose athreat, avoid obstacles, avoidelectrical outlets

• Utilize grab bars, showerbenches, and non-skid bathmats

• Utilize a portable, hand-heldshower head

• Test the water temperaturebefore you get in, makingsure it is not too hot.

• Utilize your call light systemin your bathroom if youneed assistance. YourBelmont Village nursingteam is there to assist you

Putting into practice the abovesafety tips will help your safetyawareness in the bathroom andhelp prevent falls, injuries andsave a life.

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About

Out &

TransportationSchedule

Sun. Church RunsScenic DrivePlay Outings

Mon. COF OutingLocal Errands

Tues. Doctor App.Local Errands

Wed. AL Outing orScenic Drive

Thurs. Doctor App.Local Errands

Fri. Local ErrandsSat. Neighborhood

Scenic DriveMall OutingsPlay Outings

January 2016TH Town Hall Mind Body AwarenessB Bistro Outing

CE Center for Life EnhancementJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year’s Day Lunch BuffetBetween 11a.m.-1p.m.

1

9:45 TH Morning Exercise10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Craft: 2016 Door Decor2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

29:30 Target Center Outing9:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 GR Cranium Crunches11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 TH Hot topic with Neil and John3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Stefani7:00 GR Game Night7:30 TH Movie

39:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 GR You Be the Judge with Clara1:45 TH Music and Yoga with

Linda3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary


10:30 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Presidential Race 20162:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie7:30 TH Monday’s Musical


10:30 TH Peace Education Program withRick

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Short Story Discussion2:00 TH New Resident Orientation3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday


10:30 TH The Diabetic Diet with Nancy Graves11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 TH Healthy Eating with Nancy

Graves-required for MBA NightClub

3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita5:00 Dinner out at the Lure7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Activity Chat1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with John

Hendrickson3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Paper Crafts with Jane2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

99:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy9:45 TH Morning Exercise



10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with

Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary


10:15 TH Music with Irby1:30 TH Presidential Race 20162:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie7:30 TH Monday’s Musical


10:30 TH Fun with Spanish-MBA NightClub Requirement

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:00 TH Dementia Support Group

138:00 Breakfast at IHOP & Chumash

Casino9:45 TH Morning Exercise

11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 TH Brain Games with Angel3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie

Name Tag Day! 149:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Mike Chamberlin3:30 B Welcome Wagon Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Craft2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat- cancelled today7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie






Martin Luther King Jr. Day 189:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 Outing to Santa Anita Park forlunch and horse racing

2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 TH Hearing Clinic with Ron2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie7:30 TH Monday’s Musical


10:30 TH Short Story Discussion12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Fun with Spanish: MBA Night

Club Requirement2:30 B Chef Chat3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday


11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:00 TH Low Vision Support Group2:00 TH Brain Games with Angel3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie


10:15 TH Beading with Laura1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Heather Powers3:30 B Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Craft2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

239:30 Oaks Mall with Tammy9:45 TH Morning Exercise



10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo

319:45 TH Morning Exercise1:30 GR Conejo Youth Orchestra at the CAP3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary




10:30 TH Fun with Spanish-MBA Night ClubRequirement

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Video Production1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 TH Dementia Support Group7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie


10:30 TH MBA Meeting - Required for NightClub

11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:00 TH Drum Circle3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B MBA Night Club - must qualify to get

your name on the list to attend7:30 TH Movie

289:45 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Jimmy

Brewster3:30 B Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Watercolors with Cap and Kitty2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie


10:30 GR Cranium Crunches11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie11:30 Mama Mia Play Outing to the Pantages

Theater1:30 TH Hot topic with Neil and John3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Stefani7:00 GR Game Night7:30 TH Movie

January 2016TH Town Hall Mind Body AwarenessB Bistro Outing

CE Center for Life EnhancementJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year’s Day Lunch BuffetBetween 11a.m.-1p.m.

1

9:45 TH Morning Exercise10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Craft: 2016 Door Decor2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie







10:30 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Presidential Race 20162:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie7:30 TH Monday’s Musical


10:30 TH Peace Education Program withRick

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Short Story Discussion2:00 TH New Resident Orientation3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday


10:30 TH The Diabetic Diet with Nancy Graves11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 TH Healthy Eating with Nancy

Graves-required for MBA NightClub

3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita5:00 Dinner out at the Lure7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Activity Chat1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with John

Hendrickson3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Paper Crafts with Jane2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

99:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy9:45 TH Morning Exercise



10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with

Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary




10:30 TH Fun with Spanish-MBA NightClub Requirement

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:00 TH Dementia Support Group

138:00 Breakfast at IHOP & Chumash

Casino9:45 TH Morning Exercise

11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 TH Brain Games with Angel3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie

Name Tag Day! 149:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Mike Chamberlin3:30 B Welcome Wagon Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Craft2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat- cancelled today7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie






Martin Luther King Jr. Day 189:45 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 Outing to Santa Anita Park forlunch and horse racing

2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 TH Hearing Clinic with Ron2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie7:30 TH Monday’s Musical


10:30 TH Short Story Discussion12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:30 TH Fun with Spanish: MBA Night

Club Requirement2:30 B Chef Chat3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday


11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:00 TH Low Vision Support Group2:00 TH Brain Games with Angel3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B Wheel of Fortune!7:30 TH Movie


10:15 TH Beading with Laura1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Heather Powers3:30 B Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Craft2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

239:30 Oaks Mall with Tammy9:45 TH Morning Exercise



10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo

319:45 TH Morning Exercise1:30 GR Conejo Youth Orchestra at the CAP3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary




10:30 TH Fun with Spanish-MBA Night ClubRequirement

12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Video Production1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:00 Walking Club7:00 TH Dementia Support Group7:00 GR Game Night with Donnie


10:30 TH MBA Meeting - Required for NightClub

11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:00 TH Drum Circle3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 CE Chair Dancing7:00 B MBA Night Club - must qualify to get

your name on the list to attend7:30 TH Movie

289:45 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Learn to play Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Jimmy

Brewster3:30 B Social Hour4:00 TH Video Production7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 CE Advanced Balance Class1:30 TH Watercolors with Cap and Kitty2:00 B Poker3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie


10:30 GR Cranium Crunches11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie11:30 Mama Mia Play Outing to the Pantages

Theater1:30 TH Hot topic with Neil and John3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Stefani7:00 GR Game Night7:30 TH Movie

NeighborGood

MovieWatch

Movie Club BringsSpecial Oscar Screener!

Don’t miss Matinee Movie Clubon every other Tuesday. MerleGoldberg will bring OscarScreener this month!

Bridge of Spies on January 12thand Carol or Cinderella onJanuary 26th.

Great movies and greatdiscussions!

Dementia Support GroupJan. 13th & 27th, 7 p.m.

This free bimonthly supportgroup is held on the second andfourth Tuesday evenings and ispresented by the Alzheimer’sAssociation and Coast CaregiverResource Center. It is open tocaregivers, families and friends ofloved ones with various dementiascaused by Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body,Parkinson’s, vascular, stroke, braininjury or cancer.

Light refreshments are served.Meetings take place in Town Hallon the 2nd floor. To RSVP or formore info, contact facilitatorCarolyn Kopp, MS, CCRC FamilyConsultant, at (805) 492-0601.

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Amanda SengerMemory Program

CoordinatorCircle of Friends

Giving back to those in need isone of the most gratifying feelings,especially when the one in need isan animal. The Circle of Friendsgroup had an incredibly rewardingouting to the Agoura AnimalShelter in December. Theydonated handmade blankets tohelp keep the animals warm andcomfortable in the winter months.They also had the opportunity tointeract with the animals. This wasa gratifying moment sharedbetween the animals, all residentsand staff who attended the outing.Moving forward into the NewYear, we hope to keep this “goodfeeling” going. What a great wayto end 2015 and start 2016.

Happy New Year from the Circleof Friends, we wish everyone ayear of good health andhappiness!

Neighborhood NewsHappy New Year! The

Neighborhoods can’t wait toembark on new adventures in2016. Our focus this year is tocontinue to partake inperson-centered programmingthat aims to meet the needs ofeach one of our unique residents.As we enter the New Year ourresolution in the Neighborhoodsis to have fun, stay engaged andstay active. Staying up to date withtherapeutic activities is of utmostimportance which is why it is thisyear’s resolution. As we continueto gain knowledge aboutbeneficial activities for individualswith Alzheimer’s or variousdementias, we will be sure toincorporate them into ourresidents’ daily lives.

Circle of FriendsOutings

• Monday January 4th:Movie Outing (TBD)

• Monday January 11th:Dessert Outing toCheesecake Factory (busleaves at 12:00)

• Wednesday January 20th:Lunch Outing to OlioPizzeria in Westlake (busleaves at 10:45)

• Monday January 25th:Museum Outing toChannel Islands MaritimeMuseum (bus leaves at12:20)

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3680 N Moorpark RdThousand Oaks, CA 91360RCFE Lic. 565801746

Phone 805-496-9301Fax 805-496-9303www.belmontvillage.com

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