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

Belmont Village of Sunnyvale

January 2017

Our TeamRadhika Singh

Executive [email protected]

Ernie GetuizaDir. of Residential Care [email protected]

Julia TorresCommunity Relations

[email protected] Kefer

Community [email protected]

Kathy NguyenMemory Programs Coordinator

[email protected] Camat

Activity Programs [email protected]

Romeo SembranoMulti-Unit Chef Manager

[email protected]

Jayati DasguptaHuman Resources Generalist

[email protected]

Alex BurdanBuilding Engineer

[email protected]

Message From Radhika

By: Radhika SinghExecutive Director

Happy New Year, Residents andFamilies!! I cannot believe how fast2016 has gone by. As we saygoodbye to 2016 and welcome abrand new year, I want to thank themany residents and families whomade donations to our EmployeeAppreciation Fund. Our staff is trulygrateful for the generosity andappreciation shown to them.This past year has been a whirlwindof activity, and with 2017 upon us,my mind continues to race on towhat’s next. Last year weexperienced many events that willnow be known as monumentalmoments in history. When I reflectabout where we are in this world, Ithink of a quote from Harriet TubmanI heard years ago as a child:“Every great dream begins with adreamer. Always remember, youhave within you the strength, thepatience, and the passion to reachfor the stars to change the world.”As we see so much violence in theworld today, the power to change iswithin us. If we start within ourselvesand pour out our love to others, itbecomes similar to the dominoeffect. The impact one person canmake is far more than what mostcan imagine, and as a team, wecan do the impossible.

I encourage you all this year toremain strong, patient and to nevergive up on opportunities orexperiences. There is so much instore for us this coming year. Myhopes are that one day there will bepeace on earth; but in themeantime, let’s all work together tohelp make the impossible possible.

Building UpdatesThe last quarter of 2016, weunderwent a renovation here atBelmont Village Sunnyvale. Wereplaced flooring on the first floor,painted all the common areas andhallways in the entire building, andwelcomed brand new furniture andart. It has been a process, but theresults are remarkable. We areexcited to embrace the new look ofthe community and based on thecomments I have heard throughoutthe building, I would say, after thedust settled, we all were pleasedwith the results. I would like to give aspecial thank you to all of theresidents and staff here at thecommunity for being so patient,providing input and recognizing thepositives of this renovation.

Happy New Year!

January BirthdayLuncheon

It’s a Belmont Village traditionto celebrate resident birthdays

each month with a specialbirthday luncheon.

Friday, January 27th, at11 am in Josephine’s Kitchen

We invite each resident tobring one complementary

guest. Please note,there will be an extra charge

per additional guest.Please RSVP

by Monday, Jan. 23rd.

Resident BirthdaysJan. 01 Cliff SkinnerJan 03 Rosebud QuongJan. 05 Kazuyo RobertsonJan. 12 Frank GarciaJan. 13 Joann KerriganJan. 17 LA FulghamJan. 20 Carla Duke

Employee BirthdaysJan. 06 Francis GarsulaJan. 07 Edna GesslerJan. 07 Jamaila PadaongJan. 09 Omar QawasmiJan. 16 Rosana SobrevillaJan. 18 Delia PilapilJan. Yordanos KifleJan. 24 Ma. Dulce MonjeJan. 30 Romeo SembranoJan. 31 Lorry Belle Belvi

Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. Day

Come join us for a special day tocelebrate and remember the lifeand work of Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr.

Monday, Jan. 16th - 3:00 PMSpecial Film Screening &

DiscussionTown Hall

Chinese New YearCelebration

Saturday, Jan. 28th11:00 AM

Josephine’s Kitchen

Join us for some great music,dancing and food!

Family and friends, pleaseRSVP by

Monday, Jan. 23rd,at the front desk

Congratulations, Polly!

Employee of the MonthWhat a way to start off the New Year! We

want to congratulate Polly on being our January2017 employee of the month.

She has been part of the Belmont family fortwelve years and counting. The residents trulyappreciate her hard work and they know theycan count on her because they see the care andpassion she puts into her work.

Polly enjoys watching TV when she is not atwork and enjoys cooking for her familyand friends.

Circle of FriendsBy: Kathy Nguyen,

Memory Program Coordinator

January 15th marks National HatDay. Since we are still in thewinter season, it will be a perfecttime to keep our heads warm withdecorative hats. Circle of Friendsresidents will be working with thestaff, utilizing their own creativityand imagination in designinghats. This project will be a greatway for the residents to practicetheir motor skills and maintaindexterity. They will exercise theirtask sequencing skills as well.There are so many differentshapes, sizes and designs that theresidents could create for thisactivity. The hats have not onlybeen used to keep one warm or tomake a fashion statement. Thereare other hats used to denoteone’s occupation and asprotection. The residents candawn their designed hats or givethem as gifts to their loved ones.We look forward to seeing theirfinished designs and possiblydisplay some of them in ourupcoming art boutique.

Neighborhood News

Compliment Day is celebrated onJanuary 24th. A compliment is aword or phrase that statessomething positive about a personor thing. Of course, we givecompliments at other times, notonly on Compliment Day.However, it is nice to givecompliments, especially whenthey are sincere. When was the lasttime you were complimented orgave a compliment? How did itmake you and/or the other personfeel? Providing compliments canbe uplifting and encouraging, butsometimes we may find ourselvesseldom giving or receivingcompliments. Our Neighborhoodresidents and staff will sharemoments when complimentswere exchanged and how thosemoments made them feel. Theywill practice giving complimentsto show acknowledgment,appreciation, and care for eachother. What better way than tocontinue the new year withpositive energy and good feelingsto hold onto? By the way, I thinkyou are just wonderful!

ScheduledTransportation

Sundays - Outings/Church RidesMondays - Shopping/Doctors’

Appts.Tuesdays - Doctors’ Appts.

Wednesdays - Shopping/OutingsThursdays - Doctors’ Appts.

Fridays - Outings

*There are designated regions fordoctors’ appointments. Pleasecontact Concierge for more

information.

For Reservations:Please call the Concierge

at (408) 720-8498

Scheduled OutingsFriday, Jan. 6th

Lunch outing: Marie Callender’s11:00 AM

Monday, Jan. 9thMovie Outing

Monday, Jan. 16thHiller Aviation Museum

1:00 PM

Monday, Jan. 23rdMonterey Bay

11:00 AM

Monday, Jan. 30thLunch outing: Black Bear Diner

11:00 AM

*Please sign up at the front desk

January 2017TH Town Hall CY CourtyardBO Bistro MBAJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great RoomPT Pool Table

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year's Day 1

9:30 GR Church Trips10:00 GR Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:00 GR Morning Devotion

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 GR Scenic Drive2:30 TH Sunday Matinee5:30 TH Resident led: Wii Games6:00 GR Brain Games

29:00 GR Shopping: Dollar Tree &

Bank Trips9:30 TH Resident led: Wii Bowling

10:30 TH Resident Led: Stress ReliefArt

2:00 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

39:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab

Care10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated/Standing

Session)1:00 TH Healthy Learning Lecture2:00 JK Chef Chat with Romeo2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia

49:00 GR Shopping:Walgreens & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:00 TH Catholic Mass1:00 TH Bingo2:15 GR Off the Hook - Crochet/Knitting Club2:30 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Steven Schwartz5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


Care10:15 GR Current Events

1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 BO Get Thinking - Mental

Exercise w/ Rehab Care2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia


Care9:30 CY Garden Club

11:00 GR Lunch Outing: MarieCallender’s

1:30 TH Balance Training2:15 TH Cultural Explorers6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

79:30 TH Resident-led:

Puzzle/Board Games10:30 TH Stress Relief Art (Coloring

for Adults)1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Special Documentary5:00 TH Resident led: Wii game6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

89:30 GR Church Trips

10:00 GR Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:00 GR Morning Devotion

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 GR Scenic Drive2:30 TH Sunday Matinee5:30 TH Resident led: Wii Games6:00 GR Brain Games

99:00 GR Shopping: Target & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:30 TH Flower Arranging1:00 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab

Care1:45 TH Arts & Crafts with Row3:00 TH Special Film Screening6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

109:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated/StandingSession)

1:00 TH Activity Chat Meeting with Row1:00 TH Healthy Learning Lecture1:30 TH Resident Council Meeting2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia

119:00 GR Shopping:Trader Joe’s & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:30 TH Investment Club11:00 PT Market Place Open1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Brad Bryant5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Engage Your Brain






Care9:30 CY Garden Club

11:00 JK New Resident Luncheon1:00 GR Movie Outing1:30 TH Balance Training2:15 TH Cultural Explorers6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


Puzzle/Board Games10:30 TH Young Engineers

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Special Documentary5:00 TH Resident led: Wii game6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


10:00 GR Morning Devotion10:00 GR Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 GR Scenic Drive5:30 TH Resident led: Wii Games6:00 GR Brain Games

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 169:00 GR Shopping: CVS & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:30 TH Resident led: Stress Relief Art12:30 GR Outing: Hiller Aviation Museum

1:00 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care2:00 TH Book Club3:00 TH Special Film Screening: Martin

Luther King Jr.6:00 GR Engage Your Brain



Session)10:30 GR Furry Friends1:00 TH Healthy Learning Lecture2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia

189:00 GR Shopping:Walgreens & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Bingo2:15 GR Off the Hook - Crochet/Knitting Club2:30 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Mark Watson5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

199:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:15 GR Current Events1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Chef Demo2:00 BO Get Thinking - Mental Exercise

w/ Rehab Care2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia

Inauguration Day 209:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab

Care1:30 TH Balance Training2:15 TH Cultural Explorers3:30 TH Shabbat Services6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


Puzzle/Board Games10:30 TH Stress Relief Art (Coloring

for Adults)1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Special Documentary5:00 TH Resident led: Wii game6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


10:00 GR Morning Devotion10:00 GR Neighborhood Scenic Drive1:00 TH Bingo2:30 GR Scenic Drive2:30 TH Sunday Matinee5:30 TH Resident led: Wii Games6:00 GR Brain Games

239:00 GR Shopping: Walgreens & Bank

Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:30 TH Flower Arranging11:00 GR Outing: Monterey Bay

1:00 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care2:00 TH Arts & Crafts with Row3:00 TH Special Film Screening6:00 GR Engage Your Brain



Session)1:00 TH Healthy Learning Lecture2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia

259:00 GR Shopping:Lucky’s & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

10:00 TH Communion for Catholics10:30 TH Investment Club11:00 PT Market Place Open1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab Care3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Timo Gutierrez5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Engage Your Brain





279:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab

Care11:00 JK January Birthday

Luncheon1:30 TH Balance Training2:15 TH Cultural Explorers6:00 GR Engage Your Brain

Chinese New Year 289:30 TH Resident-led:

Puzzle/Board Games10:30 TH Young Engineers11:00 JK Chinese New Year

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Special Documentary5:00 TH Resident led: Wii game6:00 GR Engage Your Brain


10:00 GR Neighborhood Scenic Drive10:00 GR Morning Devotion

1:00 TH Bingo2:30 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 GR Scenic Drive5:30 TH Resident led: Wii Games6:00 GR Brain Games

309:00 GR Shopping: Safeway & Bank

Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit with Rehab Care

11:00 GR Lunch outing: Black Bear Diner1:00 TH Balance Training w/ Rehab

Care1:45 TH Book Club3:00 TH Special Film Screening6:00 GR Engage Your Brain



Session)1:00 TH Healthy Learning Lecture2:30 TH Bridge and Rummikub3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia

January Meetings

Chef Chat MeetingGot food questions? Come and

chat with our chef and shareyour suggestions and ideas.

Tuesday, Jan. 3rd2:00 pm - Josephine’s Kitchen

New Resident LuncheonLet’s welcome our new residentsto the community. Please stop

by to say hello and chat with ournew Belmontians!Friday, Jan. 13th

11:00 pm - Josephine’s Kitchen*All new residents are encouraged

to attend.

Activity Chat MeetingJoin Activity ProgramsCoordinator Row for a

discussion on plans for futureactivities and events

*Suggestions & ideas are welcomeTuesday, Jan. 10th

1:00 pm - Town HallAll residents are encouraged to

attend.

Resident Council MeetingWe invite you to share yourconcerns, ask questions, andmake suggestions to improve

services at Belmont.Tuesday, Jan. 9th

1:30 pm - Town HallAll residents are encouraged

to attend.President: Dee Fulgham

Vice President: Carla Duke

Join a ClubMBA Club Program

*The green symbol next to the activities are part of our MBA (Mind,Body, Awareness) Club Program. Join any of the activities and receive 2

bingo bucks.Book Club

Residents meet on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month1:45 PM- Town Hall

“Off the Hook” - Crocheting/Knitting ClubResidents meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

2:15 PM - Great Room

Contact Row, Activities Program Coordinator, for more information

February Future Events

Super Bowl LISunday, Feb. 5th

Valentine’s DayTuesday, Feb. 14th

Future Events

Presidents DayMonday, Feb. 20th

Mardi GrasTuesday, Feb. 28th

Clinical CornerBy: Ernie Getuiza

Dir. of Residents Care Services

Thyroid DiseaseJanuary is National Thyroid

awareness month. “The thyroid isa small but powerful gland inyour neck. It produces hormonesthat control your metabolism orthe way your body uses energy. Italso influences your heart rate,body temperature, bones,digestion and reproductivesystem. When the thyroidhormones get out of balance, itcan have a profound effect onyour health.”(*1) If undetected, itcould cause high cholesterol, heartdisease and infertility.

There are three types of thyroidconditions 1) Hypothyroidism, anunderactive thyroid, doesn’t makeenough thyroid hormone. Somesymptoms are fatigue, weightgain, low tolerance of cold, dryskin, forgetfulness. 2)Hyperthyroidism, an overactivethyroid, makes too much thyroidhormone. Some symptoms arenervousness, sweating, tremblinghands, irregular heartbeats,insomnia, muscle weakness. 3)

Thyroid nodules often cause nosymptoms, but may cause lumpsin the neck. From thesenodules/lumps, one mayexperience pain, swollen lymphnodes under the jaw, hoarsenessand trouble swallowing. Fewerthan one in 10 nodules arecancerous, but any nodule shouldbe checked by your physician.

“If you have any symptoms of athyroid disorder, see your doctor.Thyroid disorders can be treatedsuccessfully, usually withmedication or surgery.”(*2) Pleasestop by your Wellness Center todiscuss with the nurses’ staff if youneed any assistance with settingup an appointment with yourdoctor.

Contact InfoErnie Getuiza,

Dir. of Resident Care Services(408) 720-8498

[email protected]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DayJoin us as we celebrate and

remember the life of Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. with a special treat

from our chef.Monday, Jan. 16th

3:00 PMTown Hall

Chef DemoCurious how our chef prepares forhis daily main dish? Come checkout his chef demo and discover his

secret techniques.Thursday, Jan. 19th2:00 PM, Town Hall

Chinese New YearWe’ll have great music, dancing,

and enjoy Chinese foodprepared by our own chef

Saturday, Jan. 28th11:00 AM

Josephine’s Kitchen

Belmont Village Scene

Tai Chi morning exercise Annual Gingerbread House Bridge game

Discussion w/ Circle of Friends Engage Your Brain exercise w/ PJThe Nutcracker Show

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