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1039 E. El Camino Real • Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • Phone 408-720-8498 • Fax 408-720-8499

Belmont Village of Sunnyvale

December 2015

Our Team

Radhika SinghExecutive [email protected] GetuizaDir. of Residential Care [email protected] SorensenCommunity [email protected] TorresCommunity [email protected] NguyenMemory Programs [email protected] VuActivity Programs [email protected] SembranoMulti-Unit Chef [email protected] ThomasHuman Resources [email protected] BurdanBuilding [email protected]: (408) 720-8498Fax: (408) 720-8499

Message From RadhikaResidents & Families,

What a YearIt’s hard to believe we are

already in the middle of the 2015holiday season. This year hascertainly been exciting andeventful at Belmont Village ofSunnyvale. Some of my favoritememories from 2015 include: theHeroes BBQ, the Luau, HappyBirds, the Summer Music series,and the American Heroes Portraitsof Service Veterans gallery. I alsohave fond memories of thecollective excitement residents andstaff shared as we watched theGolden State Warriors makehistory by winning the 2015 NBAChampionship title. As I lookback over the last year, I can’t helpbut think of the friends to whichwe have bid farewell along withthe new friends we havewelcomed into our community.Although our community familychanges throughout the months, Icouldn’t be more pleased with theway the community continues togrow and develop.

Thank you all for makingBelmont Village of Sunnyvalesuch a special community.

Employee Appreciation FundMany of you have already

received an invitation tocontribute to the Belmont Villageof Sunnyvale EmployeeAppreciation Fund. At the end ofeach year, our residents andfamilies have the opportunity tocontribute to this fund to showthe staff appreciation for theirservice. The staff at BelmontVillage of Sunnyvale have shownextreme dedication as they haveserved our families and residentsover the past year. Whetherworking extra shifts or providingcare and comfort duringchallenging transitions, I havebeen consistently inspired by ourstaff. Please join me inacknowledging our staff throughyour contributions to this year’sappreciation fund.

Wishing you a wonderfulholiday season!

Radhika SinghExecutive Director

December Birthdays

ResidentsDec. 1 Jackie MuskivitchDec. 5 Lydia YoungDec. 6 Theola DepueDec. 21 Anita RaabeDec. 22 Ruth BendlerDec. 22 Frances PortolanDec. 27 Orva StewartDec. 30 Bill Clark

The best and most beautifulthings in the world cannot be

seen or even touched. Theymust be felt with the heart.

Wishing you happiness.-Helen Keller

EmployeesDec. 3 Mark SorensenDec. 8 Laura GillenDec. 9 Kathy NguyenDec. 13 Sana UluaveDec. 14 Elsie AroyoDec. 17 Katherine CruzDec. 18 Mikael Tolentino

Holiday Cheers!

Come join Santa and his merryelves for our Holiday Party. We’ll

have hot toddies to keep youtoasty, and a gift raffle to makeyour holiday merry and bright.

Holiday PartyWednesday, Dec. 23

11 am

Family and friends are invitedto RSVP.

New Year’s EveCountdown

For last year’s words belong to lastyear’s language.

And next year’s words await anothervoice.

And to make an end is to makea beginning.

-T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”

New Year’s Eve Lunch &Countdown

Thursday, Dec. 3111 am

Countdown to New Year (inUnited Arab Emirates) begins at

11:59 am PDT

Family and friends are invitedto RSVP.

Lorn Choeung

Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Lorn Choeung,

December’s Employee of the Month.Lorn has been with our Sunnyvale

community for seven years! She is a verydedicated food server, bringing delicious mealsto residents at breakfast and lunch times.

On her time off, she spends it with herfamily, which includes her four sons. Lorn saysshe is always excited when the holidays are heresince it’s a great way to end the year and bemerry and thankful.

Circle of FriendsIt’s that time of year to

celebrate in the holiday spirit.Circle of Friends will be joining inthe festivities by decorating for thewinter season, drinking eggnog,eating a scrumptious holidaydinner, singing carols, wrappingpresents, and crafting creativeornaments. We’ll also be thinkingabout what makes us joyful.People gravitate toward those whoare positive and light-hearted.When we are in good moods, weare able to uplift the spirits ofothers. The greatest gift we couldgive is love – affection toward ourloved ones, compassion for thoseunfortunate, companionship tothe solitary, warmth andadmiration toward others. Smallkindnesses give hope, comfort,and happiness to people. It’s alsoa great opportunity to bring asense of peace and clarity to yourdays as you reflect on what makesyou feel most fulfilled in life.

Phyllis with a greeting card from aPeterson School Leadership classstudent.

Wearing many hats: Garry, Richardand Hal.

Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood residents

will be bringing in the holidayspirit through baking. We’ll bemaking fruitcake to please ourpalates. Though, this is not theonly reason why we are doingthis. It is a way for us to bringchildlike glee to our hearts,blissfulness to our souls, andharmony to our minds. Sharingmeals brings people together,making them feel warmth, light,and a sense of community.Knowing the tradition and historyof the food can be just as fun aseating them. The food we intakealso has nutritional value,supporting us in many ways:improving blood sugar, mood,memory, hormonal balance, andenergy. May this holiday seasonbring you and your familyexcellent health, joviality, goodfortune, and tranquility.

Fitness CornerEnjoying the Holidays

for SeniorsFor many older adults, the

holidays can be highly stressful,confusing, or even depressing.

But you can enjoy the holidayseason more by following thesesimple tips, based on advicefrom specialists at the Universityof California, San Diego Schoolof Medicine:

• Stroll down memory lane.Holidays provokememories, which can beespecially powerful in thelater years of life. “Leadingauthorities have observedthat memory and ‘lifereview’ are important partsof the aging process,” saysBarry Lebowitz, Ph.D., ofUCSD’s Stein Institute forResearch on Aging. “Olderpeople whose memoriesare impaired may havedifficulty rememberingrecent events, but they areoften able to share storiesand observations fromthe past.

• Reach out. Socialconnectedness is especiallyimportant at holiday times.“Reaching out to olderrelatives and friends whoare alone is something allof us should do,” Lebowitzsays.

December 2015TH Town Hall CY CourtyardJK Josephine's Kitchen GM GymCL Center for Learning MBAGR Great RoomPT Pool Table

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Please see daily activity sheetas dates & times are subjectto change.

19:30 TH Let’s Get Fit

10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:30 TH Arts & Crafts2:00 JK Chef Chat2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia


10:00 TH Catholic Mass10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Gregory Taylor5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 TH Dancing Around the World10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

49:30 TH Let’s Get Fit9:30 CY Garden Club

10:15 TH Beginning Drawing12:00 Outing12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity

1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

59:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:30 TH Poker1:00 TH Bingo1:00 JK Music School of Sunnyvale Performance2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:00 TH Special Documentary5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

69:30 Church Trips

10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo1:30 JK Mt. View Hula Club Holiday

Performance2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games


10:30 TH Coloring for Adults12:30 TH Wii1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:30 TH Arts & Crafts2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia


10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Investment Club

1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Resident Council2:30 TH Activity Chat3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Brad Bryant5:30 TH Bible Study5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:00 JK The Zingers Holiday Performance3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

119:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit

10:15 TH Beginning Drawing12:00 Outing12:00 TH MBA Club Lunch12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity


129:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 TH Poker10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo1:00 JK Sunnyvale Singers Holiday Performance2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

139:30 Church Trips

10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games


10:30 TH Flower Arranging12:30 TH Wii1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 GR Furry Friends10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:30 TH Arts & Crafts2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia


10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ TBA5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:00 TH Chef Demo1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia



1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers3:30 TH Shabbat Services5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

199:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 TH Poker10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 TH Special Documentary3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

209:30 Church Trips







10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Investment Club11:00 JK Holiday Party

1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Paulette ReNee5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity

1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 CL Computer Drop-In2:00 TH Mahjong3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

Christmas 2511:00 JK Birthday Celebration12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity2:00 TH Holiday Movie4:30 JK Christmas Dinner5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

269:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:30 TH Poker

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

279:30 Church Trips






309:30 TH Let’s Get Fit1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Frank

Cefalu5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games

3111:00 JK New Year’s Eve Lunch11:59 JK New Year’s Eve Countdown12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity2:00 TH Mahjong3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

December 2015TH Town Hall CY CourtyardJK Josephine's Kitchen GM GymCL Center for Learning MBAGR Great RoomPT Pool Table

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Please see daily activity sheetas dates & times are subjectto change.


10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:30 TH Arts & Crafts2:00 JK Chef Chat2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia


10:00 TH Catholic Mass10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Gregory Taylor5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 TH Dancing Around the World10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia




59:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:30 TH Poker1:00 TH Bingo1:00 JK Music School of Sunnyvale Performance2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:00 TH Special Documentary5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

69:30 Church Trips

10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo1:30 JK Mt. View Hula Club Holiday

Performance2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games






10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Investment Club

1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Resident Council2:30 TH Activity Chat3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Brad Bryant5:30 TH Bible Study5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:00 JK The Zingers Holiday Performance3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

119:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit

10:15 TH Beginning Drawing12:00 Outing12:00 TH MBA Club Lunch12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity


129:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 TH Poker10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo1:00 JK Sunnyvale Singers Holiday Performance2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

139:30 Church Trips





10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 GR Furry Friends10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:30 TH Arts & Crafts2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia


10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ TBA5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:00 TH Chef Demo1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia



1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers3:30 TH Shabbat Services5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

199:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 TH Poker10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 TH Special Documentary3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

209:30 Church Trips







10:00 TH Communion10:30 TH Investment Club11:00 JK Holiday Party

1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Paulette ReNee5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games


10:00 JK Book Club10:30 JK In the News12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity

1:30 GM Low Impact Aerobics2:00 CL Computer Drop-In2:00 TH Mahjong3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

Christmas 2511:00 JK Birthday Celebration12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity2:00 TH Holiday Movie4:30 JK Christmas Dinner5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

269:30 TH Bridge

10:00 GR Donuts & Coffee10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:30 TH Poker

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games

279:30 Church Trips






309:30 TH Let’s Get Fit1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Frank

Cefalu5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games

3111:00 JK New Year’s Eve Lunch11:59 JK New Year’s Eve Countdown12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity2:00 TH Mahjong3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

Resident Committees

New Resident LunchDate: TBA11 a.m. in Town HallAll new residents are encouragedto attend.

Resident Council MeetingWednesday, Dec. 92 p.m. in Town Hall

All residents are encouragedto attend.

President: Dee FulghamVice President: Open

Welcome CommitteeIf you would like to joinBelmont Village’s WelcomeCommittee to help acclimatenew residents, please contactActivity Programs CoordinatorScott Vu.

New ResidentsValerie Mafort

Rockettes’ ChristmasSpectacular

Special Film ScreeningAll throughout the month of December, we will

be screening a series of curated films anddocumentaries. The goal is to entertain and

provoke thoughtand conversations.

The movies and documentaries will range fromthe personal to the larger forces of

social/cultural understanding and span variousgenres.

Mondays, 2:45 p.m.Town Hall

Scary ScenesFrom Halloween

Gwen: Best Resident Costume

And to think a normal long line wasscary.

A full house at the first FlowerArranging Class.

Flower Arranging ClassJoin florist Wini in learning the art

of flower arrangements. Freshflowers, tools and vases will be

provided.

Monday, Dec. 14 & 2810:30 am

Class is limited to 8 residentsper session.

Please contact Scott for more infoand to RSVP.

‘Tis the Seasonfor Health

The holiday season is a favoritetime of year for many people, butit can be easy to overlook dietwith all the delicious foods, andeven easier to neglect exercise.Exercise is beneficial for everyone,and is especially beneficial forseniors over 65 years of age andolder. As the body ages, it takes alittle longer to repair itself, butphysical activity benefits people ofall ages and activity levels.

Starting or maintaining aregular exercise routine can bechallenging as you age, especiallyif you are discouraged by illness,health problems, and injuries orfalls. While these factors can bediscouraging, these reasons areactually the best reasons to getstarted and keep moving. Thereare many benefits to exercise, andit can be enjoyable, especiallywith other like-minded people.

Regular exercise has numerous

benefits, including increasingenergy, improving mood andsleep, maintaining independence,lowering chances of injury,relieving stress, and eveneliminating symptoms of illnessor pain. Many medical conditionsare also improved with regularexercise such as diabetes, highblood pressure, osteoporosis,heart disease, obesity, coloncancer, and Alzheimer’s anddementia. Exercise can alsoimprove your overall sense ofwell-being. It is the key to stayingstrong and healthy.

Remember to speak to yourdoctor before starting an exerciseprogram, especially if you have apreexisting condition. Since it maybe easy to overlook diet andexercise during this holidayseason, it is important toremember all of the numerousbenefits of exercise. Committingto an exercise program is one ofthe healthiest decisions you canmake. Don’t wait for your NewYear’s resolution; get startedtoday!

Contact Info

Please contact Ernie Getuiza,Director of Resident CareServices, for further info.

(408) [email protected]

Chef Romeo’s Specials

Chef ChatTuesday, Dec. 1

2 p.m., Josephine’s Kitchen

Chef DemoThursday, Dec. 171 p.m., Town Hall

Holiday PartyWednesday, Dec. 23

11 a.m., Josephine’s Kitchen

Birthday CelebrationFriday, Dec. 25

11 a.m., Josephine’s Kitchen

Christmas DinnerFriday, Dec. 25

4:30 p.m., Josephine’s Kitchen

New Year’s Eve Lunch &Countdown

Thursday, Dec. 3111 a.m., Josephine’s Kitchen

Belmont Village Scene

PAL Helen in her fashionableskeleton.

Can I order some Panda Express? Peterson Leadership Class studentsengaging residents withwatercoloring.

Carol “the Tiger.” Alberta and flapper Rosana.A meet & greet between Mary B.and Peterson School student.

1039 E. El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087

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