500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308

Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove

June 2016

Our Team:

Maureen ChippasExecutive Director(847) 537-5000 x102mschmitt@belmontvillage.com

Maria Paquit Ext.109Dir. of Resident Care Servicesmpaquit@belmontvillage.com

Felix Lopez Ext. 105Building Engineer

Michael Sahade Ext. 106Chef Manager

Lori Walocha Ext. 104Activity Program Coordinatorlwalocha@belmontvillage.com

Christine Blanchard Ext. 112Memory Program Coordinatorcblancha@belmontvillage.com

Rosemary Steinberg Ext. 103Human Resources Coordinator

Debra Lapin Ext. 108Susan Kocanda Ext. 123Community Relationsdlapin@belmontvillage.comskocanda@belmontvillage.com

Dear Friends,Richard Keefer was born in the

charming town of Wellsboro,Pennsylvania on July 11, 1939.His mother was a nurse and hisfather an engineer. Richard wasten years old when his brotherRobert arrived. Now, ten year oldboys may not be interested in anew baby brother, but Richardwas thrilled! When Richard was18, the Vietnam War was on thehorizon. His father advised him tojoin the Air National Guard. Thenext 6 years was spent as a POLman; he ensured the planes hadfuel and oil.

When Richard was 21, he wentrollerskating and met a girl namedRose, whom he married. They hadtwo children; Kelly, who is anurse, and Michael, who obtaineda degree in finance and art. Sadly,the marriage ended after 13 years.He had a group of friends, single,whom Richard refers to as apartying crew. One of the crewhosted a party. It turns out awoman named Barbara, a schoolteacher, crashed the party! Richardsaw the hostess look at the partycrasher questioningly and hejumped up and introducedhimself to the party crasher. Theyquickly became a couple, marriedtwo years later, and movedto Chicago.

Kelly, who wanted to be a nurse

like her grandmother, decided togo to Elmhurst College. So Kellymoved in with Barbara andRichard. Then Michael wished tobe close to his sister and hedecided to attend ElmhurstCollege as well. Interestingly,Richard also went back to schooland graduated from ElmhurstCollege at age 41 with a degreein business.

One of Richard’s favoritememories were Christmasholidays; the kids waking up at2:00 a.m., ready to open presentsand trying to get them back to bedagain. Kelly remembers her fatheras being practical, rational, and ofcourse, a loving father. However,the practical part could get a littleyucky. One time, Richard, Kellyand Michael were eating pizza andRichard felt the pizza neededmore sauce. To Kelly’s dismay, hereasygoing father simply addedketchup!

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Here is Maureen, our ExecutiveDirector, and Richard Keefer

June BirthdaysResident Birthdays

6/3 Marian A. - Apt. 2096/5 Sonia K. - Apt. 3256/9 Ed L. - Apt. 3326/14 Bart T. - Apt. 2326/18 Harriet R. - Apt. 3076/23 Fay F. - Apt. 224

Staff Birthdays6/1 Beth B.6/3 Michael A.6/4 Omari D.6/5 Anh B.6/14 Maureen C.6/16 Gina F.6/30 Pam J.

Staff Anniversaries13 YEARS Felix L.7 YEARS Christine B.4 YEARS Ilona K.2 YEARS Regina O.2 YEARS Dan K.1 YEAR Anh B.

Circle of FriendsThe Circle of Friends has spent

a lot of time this month on springthemes, planting projects, andassociated topics. Learning newinformation is one of the bestthings we can do for our brainsthroughout our lifetime and helpsto build cognitive reserve. Hereyou see Joyce and Gladys assistingto plant one of the larger pots forone of the end hall balconies.

Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood has also

been busy with planting thismonth. We have had manydifferent areas to cover and haveenjoyed planting and talkingabout the various flowers andherbs that are now in thecourtyard, as well as on thesmaller patios. Many residentsassisted, but only a few can bepictured here.

Doug Adler

April Employee of the MonthDoug, our Driver/Concierge is our April

Employee of the Month. He was nominated bya resident as well as a family. He was recognizedfor being a reliable and safe driver who isalways concerned with the comfort of hispassengers. A resident mentioned that whenDoug is at the desk, he handles issues graciouslyand efficiently. Both the resident and familystated that we are fortunate to have Doug takingcare of us at Belmont! Thank you andcongratulations to Doug for all you do!

Belmont Derby DaysA roll of the dice and ... they’re

off! In honor of the KentuckyDerby, several residents enjoyed aday at the races! We fancied up,and everyone gathered to placebets. Would “Lightning” win or“Ol Swayback” win? We enjoyedseveral races and handed outmany 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placeawards. Everyone was a winnerand went home with a yummyhorse shaped sucker.

Beth & Lori were ready for race day!

And they’re off...

Jake rolled his horse’s number!

Elaine gave it a great toss!

Myrna watched them come in!

Violet was a high roller!

Rochelle blew on the die for luck!

Don with his many medals, winninghorses, and sucker!

June HappeningsLunch Bunch

6/3 Culver’s6/10 Carson’s Ribs6/17 The Village Tavern6/24 Denny’s

Special Events6/2 Red Hat Ladies6/7 Welcome Lunch

For New Residents6/8 Long Grove Chocolate

Tour & Shopping6/13 Steven Frenzel With:

“Funniest Sport Movies6/16 Wii Tournament6/18 Father’s Day Cookout6/20 History of Dance Show6/21 John Boda Presents:

“The Big Band Era”6/22 Boomers Baseball Game6/27 Movie Day!6/28 Resident Council6/29 MBA Meeting6/29 Opera in Focus Trip6/30 Root Beer Floats and

Music on Back Patio

Entertainment6/1 Alex Talbott6/5 Mihai Vlad6/8 Sandi Haynes6/10 “Laurel Larks” Senior

Choral Group Performs6/12 Luke Lucky6/15 Rob Cunningham6/19 Randy Walker6/22 Dennis Koppo6/26 Sounds of Time

With Gino & Jan6/29 Jae Wilkins

June 2016TH Town Hall BP On Back PatioFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents

JK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Club ActivityO Outing

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySomething to Think About:

* Live Your Life & Forget YourAge!*There’s A Reason They CallThem Laugh Lines!*Look For Something PositiveIn Each Day, Even If SomeDays You Have To Look ALittle Harder!

19:30 O Walgreens

10:00 JK Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With

Alex Talbott3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

210:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Red Hat Ladies Community

Service Craft - Make Cards ForBelmont’s Cookie Bags

1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Jen

310:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Culvers

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

410:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP LRC DIce Game10:30 O Scenic Drive

2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games

59:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With

Mihai Vlad6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

610:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST

Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

79:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp11:30 TH Welcome Lunch For New

Residents1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Nostalgic Toss - Discussion

Group3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Tom

89:30 O Jewel9:30 O Long Grove Confectionery Candy

Tour which includes Shopping Inthe Outlet Store

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Dice Game - Your Choice2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Sandi

Haynes3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

910:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Dancercize

1:30 TH Bingo2:30 BP Bocce Ball Off Back

Patio3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Jen

1010:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch at Carson’s Ribs

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 FP Entertainment With the “Laurel

Larks” - Highland Park SeniorCenter Group

3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

1110:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker

2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games

129:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Luke

Lucky6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

1310:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Steven Frenzel Presents:

“Funniest SportsMovies”

3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BESTMedicine”

6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

149:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft - Patriotic Wreath - Part

One1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Craft - Patriotic Wreath - Part

Two3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Tom

159:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Rob

Cunningham3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

1610:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Wii BowlingTournament -

Even Numbered Rooms1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Wii Bowling Tournament -

Odd Numbered Rooms3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Jen

1710:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At The

Village Tavern1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

1810:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive11:00 JK Father’s Day Cookout

With 2 Guests. Seatings at11:00 & 12:30

2:30 TH Bingo3:30 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games

199:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With

Randy Walker6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

209:30 O History Of Dance at Cutting

Hall. A high-energyperformance from Ballet toBreakdancing!

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 FP Tai Chi With Lori3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

219:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH John Boda Presents: “The

Big Band Era”1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Acting Up!3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Tom

229:30 O Jewel

10:00 TH Exercise10:00 O Boomers Baseball Game in

the Skybox Vs. Beach Bums& Ball Park Lunch

2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With DennisKoppo

3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

2310:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft - Make Glass Sun

Catchers1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Jen

2410:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Denny’s

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

2510:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive

2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games

269:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Gino

& Jan - Sounds ofTime

6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

2710:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie Day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST

Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

289:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Resident Council1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Tom

299:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH MBA Meeting - Wear Your Lanyards!

1:30 TH Paxxon Talk2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Jae Wilkins3:00 O Opera In Focus - Musical & Puppet

Performance featuring Music from Wizardof Oz, West Side Story, and The Sound ofMusic

3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

3010:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Therapeutic Color Art &

Relaxation1:30 TH Bingo2:30 BP Root Beer Floats and Music

on the Back Patio3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Jen

Resident CommitteesPresident: Bart TascaVice-President: Chuck

Burrzinski

The Resident Councilmeetings are held on the lastTuesday of the month at10:30 a.m., in the Town Hall.The Resident Council officersencourage everyone to attend. Ifyou would like to speak withone of the above members,please ask for their numbers atthe concierge desk. The nextmeeting will be May 31.

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: 9 a.m.Church

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Neighborhood Outing

Monday: 11 a.m.Circle of Friends Outing

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.Jewel or Walgreens

Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Friday: 11 a.m.Assisted Living Outing

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.Scenic Drive

Lolita Paquit

May Employee of the MonthLolita is our May Employee of the Month.

She has been recognized by her peers for beinga sweetheart, stepping up to help a resident inneed and putting her residents first. Lolita isconsistently a top performer, patient, and nevercomplains. Lolita works in our Neighborhoodand is a gentle and nurturing soul with ourfrailest residents. She is an angel. A BIGcongratulations goes out to Lolita!

Continued From FrontCover Story:

Richard is a history buff andtook the kids on trips to theNational Parks. Kelly said thathistory was her favorite subject,thanks to her Dad. Richard sharedhistory about his family thatextends to the Civil War atGettysburg. He fondlyremembered an aunt, last nameHollingsworth, that convincedRichard as a young child that thegovernment owed them moneyfor land utilized during the warand they would be very wealthy.He wryly comments that he isstill waiting.

Richard is very proud of his twochildren; he shakes his head inamazement at his son Michael’sartistic ability and Kelly’s passionfor nursing. Richard is devoted tohis wife Barbara who lives withhim at Belmont Village. Richardhas an amazing memory; he

paints an accurate picture of daysgone by. You can tell that as ayoung child he listened intently tohis grandparents’, aunt’s anduncle’s stories because he takes thelistener with him as he recountstheir tales. During ourconversation, Richard said that hisfather taught him a man’s wordwas everything. Richard was veryproud of his father, and hasalways tried to live up to thatmotto.

Happy Father’s Day, Richard,and to all the wonderful fathers!

-Maureen

Richard & Barbara Keefer

Thank You BelmontMoms!

A HUGE thank you to all of ourwonderful ladies here at BelmontVillage for everything they havetaught and shared with us. Manyof you are mothers to yourchildren; however, all of you havesurely supported our staff, and wesincerely thank you!

Our ladies enjoyed their Mother’sDay cards from the Belmont staff!

The ladies enjoyed the tea anddelicious scones!

The room was full of smiles!

The ladies enjoyed the entertainer!

Claire enjoyed singing along!

Gloria & Sandi sounded great!

Our team leader, Peggy, had fun!

Dorothy enjoyed joining in on thesong!

Rochelle knew every word to everysong!

Belmont Choir News!The Belmont Choir put on

another fabulous show! Theaudience participated byspinning the wheel to see whichcategory of songs the choirwould sing. First, we enjoyedanswering trivia questions andlearning fun facts about theparticular song.

Kudos to our pianist, Gina!!

Our May Wii Winners:

Belmont Village Scene

Our “Opera in Focus” MBA Group!

Bart, our Resident President,welcoming in Chuck as our newly

nominated Resident VP!

Grace is our newest reader! Ourreaders enjoy reading to the children

at Hawthorne school!

Grace & Emma reading through thenewspaper together!

This MBA group enjoyed the“Expressions” musical group atBuffalo Grove H.S. and dinner

afterwards!

Residents working out at “BootCamp” exercise class! Exercise is a

GREAT way to start the day!

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