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THE VILLAGE NEWS

BELMONT VILLAGE OF BURBANK

OCTOBER 2017

FROM THEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR

Welcome to October!I am so thrilled that fall has

arrived! This summer wascertainly one for the books!Between the hurricane that hadsuch a horrible effect on manyof our Houston Belmont Villagefamily members, the hurricane inthe southeast, and the fire inBurbank, it was an emotionaland draining couple of months.

So often, October gets rushedas stores have holiday displaysin each and every department. Iam looking forward to this year,as I am planning to savor all 31days. I have scheduled weekendplans that include fall festivals,pumpkin patch visits with thegrandchildren, a day of bakingpies, and will refuse to removeany knickknack that consumesof a cinnamon smell, until I amready to bring in the Decemberholiday season.

Additionally, what is betterthan coming off a summer oftriple-digit temperature days

(and triple-digit electric bills) toa time when we can put on asweater to begin our day?

I am interested to hear whatyour favorite thing is about thefall season!

Have a wonderful month!Mary Jane

“GUESS THE WEIGHTOF THE PUMPKIN”CONTEST

As has become tradition atBelmont Village of Burbank,we’ll be hosting our annualcontest to see who can guessclosest to the actual weight ofthe massive, real pumpkindisplayed in our lobby.Residents and employees areeach allowed to write-in oneguess with $50 going to boththe resident and the employeewith the closest guesses! Theactual weight will be revealed atour Halloween Costume Party.Begins Tuesday, October 10th,

in the Front Lobby

STAFF DIRECTORY

OUR TEAM:Mary Jane RodriguezExecutive Director(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] BraineActivity Programs Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] ChavezChef Manager(818) 972-2405 ext. 106Jaime LayloBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] BrownHuman Resources Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] PattersonMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 146Grace JonesCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145

RESIDENTOCTOBERBIRTHDAYS1 Marlise Angel4 Annette Masler5 Donald Kennedy5 Charles Vorbach9 Terry Campbell9 JoAnna Jocelyn13 Sophie Goodsell13 Susan Wasserman14 Edsel Curry16 Forrest Barker19 Eve Van Stralen22 Michael Long25 Ben Grant26 Charles Klasky27 Violet Burling28 Carolyn Barker28 Marilyn Barnard

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON,

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH,11:30AM IN TOWN HALL

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS3 Ingri Villalba7 Virginia Malta Lopez9 Christy Solorzano9 Alice Zuniga14 Steven Zinkow14 Amelia Canton15 Maria Rodriguez15 Michelle Sucillon17 Jonathan Coburn17 Noemy Rodriguez21 Hazel San Mateo

Welc meNew Residents

We wish to extend a verywarm welcome to the newestmembers of the Belmont Villageof Burbank family. We are sovery pleased you’re here,Josephine Junor and MaryMontanez!

We couldn’t believe our eyes! ChrisLopez’ Family Comedy Magic Show

is equal parts funny andjaw-dropping!

HappyAnniversary

One YearFrieda Davis 10/8/16

Edwin Finkel 10/22/2016Carole Londelius 10/27/2016

Gail Lovell 10/18/16Charles Pollock 10/10/2016

Two YearsErika Plack 10/28/2015

Three YearsGrace Rabar 10/31/2014Janet Teal 10/31/2014

Four YearsBill Hughes 10/4/2013

Five YearsAngeline DiBacco 10/31/2012

Six YearsMaxine Duranti 10/31/2011

Seven YearsMaurine Gold 10/31/2010

Nine YearsMildred Evans 10/30/2008

Great work, Teresa!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHIt is with immense excitement and pride

that we announce and congratulate ourEmployee of the Month for October: TeresaBolanos! Teresa, a fantastic PAL, has areputation of being a tirelessly hardworking,committed employee always there to assistresidents and staff alike. Her terrific workethic is combined with a warm, caringpersonality that makes her loved by membersof our community. Don’t let her tiny staturefool you, Teresa is an enormous help!

HALLOWEENFESTIVITIES

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31STResidents will be paid a very

special visit from the kiddosover at St. Robert BellarmineElementary for trick or treatingand even a singing performancefrom the boys and ghoulsthemselves! Candy will beprovided for residents todisperse to the children duringthis hauntingly fun time.

Trick or Treating10:30am - 11:00am

in Josephine’s KitchenLater, we’ll be hosting our

annual Halloween CostumeParty complete with snacks anddrinks, our costume contest andthe revealing of the exactweight of the pumpkin from our“Guess the Weight” contest—with $50 going to both theresident and the employee withthe closest guess to the actualweight!

Costume Contest Awards:- Funniest Costume- Scariest Costume- Most Creative CostumeHalloween Costume Party

2:30pm - 3:30pmin Josephine’s Kitchen

Happy 2-year anniversary, Robertand Kathy!

OKTOBERFESTHAPPY HOUR

Residents are in for a treatthis month as we transform ourWine and Cheese Happy Hourinto an Oktoberfest Happy Hourwith beer, pretzels and otherclassic Oktoberfest fare. PeterHubner will be providing themusical entertainment with histhemed show to have us allcelebrating the fun occasion!

Oktoberfest Happy HourThursday, October 19th

3:30pm - 4:30pmin the Great Room

Bookworms peruse the vast selectionduring a recent Book Fair Giveaway

Transportation

About

Out &

MONDAY8:30 a.m.–noon

Personal Appointments1:30 p.m. Local Banks

2:30 p.m. Ralphs and CVS

TUESDAY/THURSDAYDr. Appointment Days

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (Schedulewith concierge at least 48 hours

prior to appointment.)

WEDNESDAYBank Visits at 9 a.m.

Outing Day

FRIDAYCOF Outing Day

SATURDAY10:30 a.m. Neighborhood Scenic

Drive1 p.m. Ralphs, CVS and Walgreens

SUNDAY8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Places of Worship1:00 p.m. Scenic Drive.

Please sign up with Concierge.

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October 2017GR Great Room, 1st Floor MBAB Bistro, 1st Floor Outdoors

MT Movie Theater, 4th FloorTH Town Hall, 1st FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Mark Rosen6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

29:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Resident-Led Current

Events7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together1:00 TH Podiatrist Visit from Dr.

Jitimma2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Purdy12:30 Outing to the Norton Simon Museum

2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan3:30 TH Arts & Crafts Visit with Girl Scout

Troop #61464:00 B New Resident Family Orientation7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff1:00 MT Special Cinema Matinee:

Oscar-winning “Man on Wire”Documentary

2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Steve Waddington7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping Provided by “OujabaWholesale” In the Bistro:9:30am-3pm

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10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi Bieber4:00 TH New Resident Orientation6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit Game withCorinna

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 TH Seth Becker: Music Historian

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

88:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Marv Robinson6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Columbus Day 99:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Scattergories Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Resident-Led Current



10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together

2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff4:00 TH I Didn’t Know That!6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Outing to Lake Balboa Park forSpiced Doughnuts and Cider

2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan4:00 GR Cell Phone Help7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff1:00 MT Special Cinema Matinee:

“Arctic Tale”2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Justin Curtis7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping Party With “Baskets ofFun” In the Bistro: 11am-3pm

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10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Bieber6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 B Trivial Pursuit Game withCorinna

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

“The Valley Harmonettes”7:00 MT Movie of the Night

158:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Stan Ayeroff6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Resident-Led Current



10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night



11:00 Lunch Outing to Tallyrand2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan3:30 TH Adventures with Doug: Vernal

Falls Waterfall7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Health Chat with Randal1:00 MT Special Cinema Matinee:

“IMAX: Hubble” Documentary2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Oktoberfest Happy Hour with

Peter Hubner7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy11:30 TH Birthday Luncheon

3:00 GR Shabbat Service with RabbiKornfeld

6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit Game withCorinna

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

Wendy and Rik7:00 MT Movie of the Night

228:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

“Gemini”6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Live Dining Music From HarpistBrenda Laue: 11:30am-12:30pm

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10:30 TH Scattergories Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Resident-Led Current Events7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together

2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff4:00 TH I Didn’t Know That!6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night



1:00 Movie Outing: “GoodbyeChristopher Robin”

1:00 TH UCLA Health Seminar2:30 JK Food Chat with Chef Juan7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff1:00 MT Special Cinema Matinee: “On

the Town” Musical2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Matt Grey7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev.Purdy

1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 B Trivial Pursuit Game withCorinna

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 TH Seth Becker: Music Historian

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

298:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Spooktacular Afternoon

Entertainment with JordanPreston

6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night


10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Resident-Led Current



10:30 JK Trick or Treating and MusicalPerformance from St. RobertBellarmine Elementary

2:30 JK Halloween Costume Party6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Residents had the green light to havea blast at the Nethercutt Museum!

Creating watercolor masterpieces!

Dorothy and her wonderful family visitfor our celebratory luau.

CASSIE’S CORNER

Thank you, Cassandra Encinas,Enrichment Leader for both the

Neighborhood and Circle of Friends,for providing the in-depth summaries

on this page!

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSAll was well in the Neighborhood this past September. We had

many fun and random themes throughout the month. We learnedabout cows and how they can live up to 20 years, Grandparents Dayand its creation in 1978, and Tootsie Rolls and how they were namedafter the inventor’s daughter. There was also a lot of livelydiscussions every day and many opportunities to reminisce and talkabout our own experiences. We also celebrated Belmont Village’s15th anniversary in Burbank with a luau and Hawaiian inspired feast.Our monthly outing was an adventure to the Cabrillo MarineAquarium in San Pedro. It was a very scintillating and enjoyableouting for all. We had lunch right by the water and enjoyed the restof our trip looking at various marine life.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSNEWS

Circle of Friends had aspectacular September. Ourtheme of the month was Travelto China. Did you know thatalthough China is geographicallylarger than the United States,they only have one time zone?We learned this fact and somuch more about China’seconomy, history and culture.We also had some amazing andfun-filled outings that includedthe Nethercutt Musuem,luncheons, and a trip to themovies. Along with the rest ofBelmont Village, we participatedand enjoyed ourselves at theHawaiian luau themedcelebration. It was such a treatto see the hula dancers and beamong friends and colleaguesalike. Our own Hawaiian native,June, was more than happy toshare her experiences back inHawaii and get us all in the

Aloha spirit. We are excited forthe upcoming months andholidays. See you next month!

Godwin, Rosalie, Bill and Tony enjoyingthe delicious food at our celebratory

luau.

Surpriiiise! Alex is serenaded with“Happy Birthday” by residents on his

special day.

FROM DRCS TAMMYCOOPER

National DepressionScreening Day is held annuallyon the Thursday of the first fullweek in October. That would beOctober 5th, this year. It is aneducational and screening eventthat is conducted by hospitals,clinics and community groupsnationwide. Much like themedical community screens fordiabetes and high bloodpressure, there is an offer toscreen for mood disorders forthe public. The focus is toidentify mental disorders andseek help.

Depression is a common andtreatable mood disorder.Belmont Village conductsscreening for depressionutilizing The GeriatricDepression Scale tool. This toolhelps identify residents whomay be in need of assistanceand are suffering fromdepression. Belmont Village alsohas available resources formental health, includingpsychologists and psychiatristswho may visit the communities.

FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION- Depression is the leading

cause of disability in the U.S. for

ages 15 to 65.- Depression affects more

than 15 million American adultsor about 6.7% of the U.S.population age 18 and older in agiven year.

- Only about half ofAmericans diagnosed with majordepression receive treatment ina given year.

- Up to 80% of those whoreceive treatment for depressionshow an improvement insymptoms, usually within four tosix weeks, of beginning oftreatment.

COMMON SIGNS ANDSYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSIONARE:

- Change in sleep habits- Poor appetite- Poor concentration- Loss of energy- Loss of interest in usual

activities- Low self esteem- Hopelessness/guilt- Recurring thoughts of death

or suicideIf you are feeling any of these

symptoms, please reach out toyour Belmont VillageDRCS/nurse for assistance.

Resident-Led Current EventsMondays at 3:30pmin the Great Room

Grace soaks in the sun during ourlunch outing to Moonshadows Malibu.

Velma stops by to browse thecollection from “Butterfly Boutique”

during Shopping in the Bistro.

Bring your lucky rabbit’s foot, it’s timefor Blackjack in Town Hall!

Engaging in a productive, informativeand helpful Food Chat with Chef Juan.

15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY LUAU!

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