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Belmont Village of St. Matthews

April 2013

Our TeamPaula Felton-WernerExecutive Director

(502) 721-7500 ext. 102Pfeltonwerner@

belmontvillage.comBev DeYoung

Dir. of Resident Care Services(502) 721-7500 ext. 107

Bdeyoung@belmontvillage.comKathryn Ray

Activity Programming Coord.(502) 721-7500 ext. 104

Kray@belmontvillage.comSteve Ross—Chef Manager

(502) 721-7500 ext. 106Sross@belmontvillage.com

Sharon OwensCommunity Relations

(502) 721-7500 ext. 109Sowens@belmontvillage.com

Sheri AshCommunity Relations

(502) 721-7500 ext. 127Sash@belmontvillage.com

Armando MarinBuilding Engineer

(502) 721-7500 ext. 105Amarin@belmontvillage.com

Allison CoonsHuman Resources Generalist

(502) 721-7500 ext. 103Acoons@belmontvillage.com

Julie AckleyMemory Programming

Coordinator(502) 721-7500 ext. 134

Jackley@belmontvillage.com

Notes From Paula’s PadAt Belmont Village St.

Matthews, we are blessed to havea diverse group of people workingwithin our communityrepresenting many countries. Weknow that having a diverse andinclusive workforce helps promotecreativity and innovation. In April,we are conducting “Around theWorld with the Belmont Team,”where various employees will givelectures/displays of their homecountries and travels. We areexcited to have the opportunity tooffer these cultural awarenessprograms within our community,as it will provide us with newperspectives. Watch forinformation.

Lastly, I want to sharehighlights from our AnnualEmployee Awards Ceremonyheld at the end of March. Eachyear, we take time to recognize topperformers in our community.There are four standard awards:Customer First Award, Employee ofthe Year Award, Extra Mile Award,and Team Player Award. We arepleased to share our 2012WINNERS and RUNNERS UP.

2012 Customers First Award-Thelma Mathis, PAL Thelmaconsistently demonstrates ahospitable attitude in herinteractions with residents,families and fellow employees.

Thelma’s bright smile is indicativeof her passion for her work anddedication to others.

Runners up: Ester Mzembe,PAL, Evelyn Oberita, Server andBrenda Blackwell, PAL

2012 Employee of the Year-Evelyn Oberita, Server

Evelyn is a true Shining Staremployee, always positive andprofessional, going above andbeyond to ensure quality service isnumber one.

Runners up: Shai Singano,PAL, Ester Mzembe, PAL, andLynette Malone, PAL

2012 Extra Mile- TimSmitherman, Building Engr Asst.Tim consistently strives to makethings better for others, willing toassist on short notice andrecognizes that our customersalways come first.

Runners up: LaDonna Bowens,Server, Paula McCorkle, Nurse,and Edith Nizigiyimana, PAL

2012- Team Player- TemiOdeniyl, PAL Temi is anemployee who gives 110% ineverything she does. Shecompletes her tasks with a senseof grace and exemplary work ethicthat is truly a Belmont qualitystandard.

Runners up: Shai Singano,PAL, Erica Monteith, Server, andMary Fields, Concierge. Pleasecongratulate all of our team as weare so proud of each of them!

April ResidentBirthdays

4/5 Jim Eckman4/9 Nadine Swindells4/9 Max Weinstein4/14 Virginia Burckle4/14 Genny King4/15 Eileen Toutant4/16 Eva Peters4/24 Ben Story4/26 Verna Young4/27 Jim Gallagher4/28 Wilma Horlander4/30 Eula Mae Hayley

April Staff Birthdays4/4 Sara Miyares4/9 Naela Oliver4/10 Nurat Odeniyi4/26 Jose Leon Romas4/29 Connie Miller

April StaffAnniversaries

7 years Sheri Ash1 year Eillseena Effinger3 years Carla Heideman10 years Paula McCorkle3 years Jennifer Ray13 years David Taylor5 years Carmen Vazquez1 year Sherrita White

Kentucky Fillies GalaKentucky is known for horse

racing, basketball, bourbondistilleries, bluegrass music,automobile manufacturing,tobacco, Stephen Foster, thecreation of the “Happy Birthday”song, Daniel Boone, AbrahamLincoln, the Louisville Slugger,fine wineries, Muhammad Ali andof course The Kentucky Derby.

Spring is the season thathighlights the Best of the Best:horses, mint juleps, bourbon,fashion, Hot Browns, and ofcourse the Hats.

At Belmont village we celebratebeing Kentuckians at our

Kentucky Fillies GalaWednesday, April 17,

4:30 - 7 p.m.Using Kentucky Proud

products, Chef Steve and his teamwill create a supper menuhonoring recipes from some ofour State’s finest Chefs, as well as

Kentucky Bourbons and Wines.Live native Kentucky music will

serve as background music asresidents are invited to “dress up”for this Gala. Reservations arerequested by April 13. Adultguest are $14. Call 721-7500.

Lois Sumner shows off a beautifulDerby Hat!

Spring is here!We’re loo

king

forward to

seeing you

out in the

community.

A Serial Story Continues:Missy the Miracle Cat by

Sylvia ComanResident Sylvia Coman has

been writing the story of Missyand her companions for the pastseveral months ...

Missy was still chuckling whenshe awoke at 5 a.m. the nextmorning. She woke Companion,who saw a Parchment on theirdesk and asked “What is our nextMission?”

“Well,” said Missy, “It says togo shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue.We are to be there at 6 a.m.” “Butthe store isn’t opened that early!”said a puzzled Companion. “No,”said Missy, “But the Manager is anold friend and he’ll be at the sidedoor at 6 just for us.” “Wait,” saidCompanion, “they don’t let cats ordogs in such a fancy store!” “Noproblem,” said Missy, “I’ll simplychange my outer outfit.”

Companion, even morepuzzled than ever, took a deepbreath. Suddenly Missy was goneand in her place was a charmingsleek young lady with green eyes,black hair and a beautiful blackwinter coat. Finishing were whiteboots, white gloves and abeautiful twinkle in her greeneyes.

“Do you think I’ll be let in withthis outfit?” asked Missy. Anastonished Companion replied,“Your change is most beautiful.But, how did you do that?” “Oh,it’s a secret. I’ll share it with you

some day soon.” And she justsmiled.

... to be continued.

Creative MusingsResidents met to “Think upon

things of March: St. Patrick’s Day,Easter, the hint of Spring andPassover.”

A few samples of end products:By Lois Sumner“I was coloring Easter eggs and

baking a ham when a Leprechauncame into the kitchen. He asked mefor a cookie that was decorated ingreen icing. I told him to go play inthe green grass.

Just then, all of our relativesarrived to eat and hide the eggs! Iwas SO exhausted at that point: Ijust jumped into bed.”

By Mary Kempf“The sky is blue, the grass is greenthe time is spring and all

goes well.However lovely things may bethere’s always one left to seeand this one is: God made us

it’s true.”By Mary Rose Brizendine“In the spring of the year we

celebrate St. Patrick on his ownspecial day with a parade in NewYork. This time of year, we alsoremember the two occasionsmentioned in the Bible - Passoverand Easter. These two events are thebasis of our beliefs by which we shapeour life.”

Wit & Wisdom forArbor Day

“Arbor Day is not like otherholidays. Each of those reposeson the past, while Arbor Dayproposes for the future.” —

Julius Sterling Morton“I like trees because they seemmore resigned to the way theyhave to live than other things

do.”—Willa Cather

“In nature, nothing is perfectand everything is perfect. Treescan be contorted, bent in weird

ways, and they’re still beautiful.”—Alice Walker

“The best time to plant a treewas 20 years ago. The next best

time is now.”—Chinese proverb

“What is the good of your starsand trees, your sunrise and thewind, if they do not enter into

our daily lives?” —E. M. Forster“Trees and plants always looklike the people they live with,

somehow.”—Zora Neale Hurston

“And this, our life, exempt frompublic haunt, finds tongues in

trees, books in the runningbrooks, sermons in stones, and

good in everything.”—William Shakespeare

“It is well that you shouldcelebrate your Arbor Day

thoughtfully, for within yourlifetime the nation’s need oftrees will become serious.”

—Theodore Roosevelt

Weekly EventsCalendar KeyNondenominational

Worship ServiceSundays Town Hall

Exercise:Mon.–Fri. at 10 a.m.

Bingo:Sun., Mon., Wed., Fri.and Sat. at 6:30 p.m.

in Town HallBunco:

Sat. at 10 a.m.in Town HallDevotionals:

Tues. at 10:30 a.m.in Library

Catholic Rosary:Wed. at 2 p.m.

in LibraryHappy Hour:Wed. at 3 p.m.in Great Room

Bridge:Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Great RoomDominoes & Games:

Tues. and Thurs.at 6:30 p.m.

in Great RoomCatholic Communion:

Fri. at 10:30 a.m.in Library

Bookmobile:Third Tuesday of the

month 2 p.m.Great Room

Marketplace Hours:Mondays and Fridays at

3 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

April Fools’ Day 1

10:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 Visions for the Soul (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

210:00 Yoga Class W/InstructorTerri (TH)10:30 Make a Terrarium(TH)1:30 Friendly Fellas Pool Game(L)2:00 Staff Cultural Lecture,Display & Food Tasting (TH)3:00 Singer Jeanie Ash (GR)6:30 Play Variety Card Games(GR)

7Morning Church Transportation

1:00 Worship With PastorJonathan (TH)2:00 Historic Drive: CrescentHill & Clifton3:15 Marie Augustine PlaysGuitar (GR)6:30 Bingo W/John (TH)

810:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Target10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 Speaker on “KentuckyNative Plants on BeargrassCreek & Invasive PlantsGrowing Now"3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

910:00 Yoga Class W/InstructorTerri (TH)10:30 April Musings (TH)1:30 Friendly Fellas PlayingPool2:00 Staff Cultural Lecture,Display & Food Tasting (TH)3:00 April Showers Party (TH)6:30 Play Variety Card Games(GR)

14Morning Church Transportation

1:00 Worship W/PastorJonathan (TH)2:00 Wildflowers at BernheimForrest Drive3:00 Richard Madison BandPerforms (GR)6:30 Bingo W/John (TH)

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10:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 Creative Arts W/Kathryn(TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens5:00 Supper Music by Katie6:30 Bingo (TH)

1610:00 Yoga Class W/InstructorTerri (TH)1:30 Friendly Fellas Play Pool(L)2:00 Staff Cultural Lecture,Lecture & Food Tasting (TH)3:00 Singer Matt Barber (GR)6:30 Play Variety Card Games7:00 Guitarist Misha Feign GR

Earth Day 21

Morning Church Transportation

1:00 Worship With PastorJonathan (TH)2:00 Traveling Scavenger Hunt& Scenic Drive3:00 the LouisvillePercussionists Perform (GR)6:30 Bingo W/John (TH)

Earth Day Celebrations 22

10:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Target10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 - 4:00 Party for thePlanet: With Earth FriendlySnacks, Information, Bingo,Crafts and More3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

2310:00 Yoga Class W/InstructorTerri (TH)10:30 Photo Club Out2:00 Staff Cultural Lecture (TH)2:45-3:15 Bookmobile Visits3:00 Healthy Eating W/ChefSteve (TH)6:30 Play Variety Card Games7:00 Singer Patrick CalvertGR

Lag B’omer 28

Morning Church Transportation

1:00 Worship & CommunionWith Pastor Jonathan (TH)2:00 To Yew Dell GardensPlant & Garden Sale3:00 Nancy Porter Plays Piano(GR)6:30 Bingo W/John (TH)

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10:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)1:30 Plants Alive Visits (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

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10:00 Yoga Class W/InstructorTerri (TH)10:30 Creative Arts & Kathryn2:00 Staff Cultural Lecture &Display & Taste Testing (TH)3:00 Resident Council (TH)6:30 Play Variety Card Games(GR)

April 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

National Walking Day 3

10:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Exercise With PT (TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)1:30 Out Bowling2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)4:00 Happy Hour by FireplaceW/Kentucky Wines & Bourbons6:30 Bingo (TH)

410:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)“Spring Melting”2:00 Book Club Meeting3:00 Downton Abbey (TH)With Cranberry TeaSandwiches6:30 Bingo W/Karen (GR)

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9:30 Bank Runs10:00 Strengthen Your CoreExercise Class (TH)10:30 Catholic Communion2:00 Ky. Derby Spelling Bee(GR)3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

NCAA Begins 6

10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Card Ministry Meets (GR)1:00 Trip to Walgreens2:30 Rita’s Historical Class (GR)"Ohio River & Native Americanin Ky.”6:30 Saturday Night Flick (TH)

1010:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Exercise With PT (TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)1:30 to Exhibit: Louisville inthe Civil War"2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)4:00 Happy Hour by FireplaceW/Margaritas6:30 Bingo (TH)

1110:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)"Veritable Paintings"2:00 Dr. Sheth Lectures:Understanding Parkinson’s (TH)3:00 Downton Abbey & SpringCookies (TH)6:30 Bingo W/Karen (TH)6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)

129:30 Bank Runs10:00 Strengthen Your CoreExercise Class (TH)10:30 Catholic Communion1:00 to Walgreens (not Sat.)2:00 Science Today: How OilSpills Affect Birds (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)

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10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Card Ministry Meets (GR)1:00 Trip to See AudubonPark Dogwood Festival2:30 Rita’s History Class (GR)"Locks of the Ohio History"6:30 Saturday Night Flick (TH)

Kentucky Fillies Supper 17

10:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Exercise With PT (TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)11:30 to Captains Quarters2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)4:30 - 7:00 Kentucky FilliesSpecial Supper6:30 Ballroom DanceExhibition

1810:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Historic Drive & Lecture:Crescent Hill & Clifton2:00 Book Club Meeting (TH)3:00 Downton Abbey With HotTeas & Benedictine Sand. (TH)6:30 Bingo W/Karen (TH)6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)

Hot Air Balloon Contest 19

9:30 Bank Runs10:00 Strengthen Your CoreExercise Class (TH)10:30 Catholic Communion2:00 Come Start Working onYour Derby Hot Air Balloon!3:00 Marketplace Opens4:00 Shabbat (L)6:30 Bingo (TH)

Thunder Over Louisville 20

10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Card Ministry Meets (GR)1:00 Trip to Walgreens2:30 Rita’s History Class:“Louisville’s Clark Family"3:00 Nancy Porter Plays Piano3:00 - 10:00 Thunder Party inBistro6:30 Bingo (TH)

2410:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Exercise With PT (TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)11:00 Out on Ky. Horse TourWith John & Lunch2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)4:00 Happy Hour by FireplaceWith Peach Juleps & Wines6:30 Bingo (TH)

2510:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Trip to Dee’s to See the2013 Derby Hat Collection3:00 Downton Abbey With HotTea & Sconces (TH)6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)7:00 Historian Steve Wiser(TH)"Arts & Artists That Make UpCave Hill"

Arbor Day 26

9:30 Bank Runs10:00 Strengthen Your CoreExercise Class (TH)10:30 Catholic Communion11:30 April Birthdays Luncheon2:00 Plant Trees & Garden3:00 Marketplace Opens3:30 Drive to Cave Hill6:30 Bingo (TH)

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10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Card Ministry Meets (GR)1:00 To Walgreens2:30 Rita’s History Class (GR)"Early Businesses in Louisville”6:30 Saturday Night Flick (TH)

You’ve heard the saying “A bodyin motions stays in motion.” Wehave a team of professionalTherapists who manage our Gym,helping residents achieve their bestphysical condition.Lisa Homer does a great job asTeam Leader and is a SpeechTherapist for 12 years. She loves todance as evident by leading our“Disco Dance” exercise class. Athome she plays with her Yorkie.Jennifer Boling is a PhysicalTherapist with 19 years experience.When not helping seniors keep“moving,” she enjoys musicconcerts and traveling.Danielle Shaw has been a PhysicalTherapy Assistant for 2 years now.She keeps residents mobile in hersessions. She and her husbandexercise as a couple and alsoenjoy their six dogs.Laura Henley is an OccupationalTherapist with a year now underher belt, teaching residentsimportant daily living skills. She alsoenjoys traveling and playing sports.Rose Dixon has been anOccupational Therapy Assistant for8 years and can be seen in thegym showing residents daily tasksas well. Rose enjoys spending timewith family and being outdoors.Rounding out our fabulous team isKellie Augustine as our RehabAssistant. She keeps everyone inline!Kellie enjoys spending time with herdaughter doing what girls do...shop!

Wellness ChallengeWinners

We held a six-week WellnessChallenge this winter,encouraging residents to acceptthe task of completing a variety ofactivities that benefit overallWellness. Each week, participantshad to attend activities thataddressed their physical fitness,mental stimulation, spiritualgrowth and overall nutritionalstatus: the Four Domains of aHealthy Life.

Many residents signed up forthe challenge and did very well!However, at the end of the sixweeks, winners emerged havingbecome more fit with bettermemories, finding themselvescloser to God and nutritionallyconscious of food choices.

Congratulations to thefollowing residents whosucceeded and won theChallenge!

Mary Rose BrizendineMarjorie MastersBob HayleyLouise PetersCleve GatchelBetty ZoellerThe winning residents were

taken out to lunch as our treat fortheir commitment and success.

Rainy Day ReminderThe rhyme “April showers bring

May flowers” can be seen as alesson in patience and optimism.It may be gloomy and wet today,but remember what we have tolook forward to—the beauty andfragrance of spring blossoms.

A New Topic for theWater Cooler

Julie Ackley-Black, MPCThe elevator at Belmont often

acts as the proverbial “watercooler” as folks wait for Otis toarrive and deposit them at theirdesired destination. Such was thecase early one evening as I chattedcasually with a resident waiting tobe taken to 2nd floor BINGO. Ourquiet conversation was suddenlypunctuated by a loud, forcefulbanging on the double doors toour left; the doors to theNeighborhood. “What’s in there?They can’t get out, can they?” theresident anxiously inquired as shequickly moved away from thedoor. What she didn’t know wasthat on the other side of thesecured door was “Anna,” a petite,soft-spoken woman of 93.

I reassured the resident that thedoors were secured, but more thanthat, I attempted to briefly assuageher obvious fear of what laybeyond those doors. This residentwas exhibiting, very concretely,her ignorance of this part ofBelmont and the wonderfulpeople who live there, and I knewthat her response was not anisolated one.

Fear can exist not only in thegeneral perception of society, butalso in people with dementia whoare fearful of the reactions ofothers. Those in the early stages ofdementia may have a sense ofshame, inadequacy, and low

self-esteem. They perceive thattheir status within society hasbeen reduced as a result of theirdiagnosis. The stigma associatedwith dementia can lead tostereotyping of all people withdementia as somehow falling intoone homogeneous category. Thisstereotyping inevitably leads todevaluing the potentialcontribution of the person withdementia, and can result in lesssocial interaction and an erodingof relationships.

“Anna” could never bepigeonholed. A high schoolgraduate, she was fun-loving,social and always striving toinclude others. Now being caredfor herself, “Anna” was once thetireless caregiver: for hergrandfather as a young woman,then for her mother andstep-father until their deaths. Herattempts at opening the secureddoor signaled not the wild actionsof an aggressive, combativeindividual, but rather the time togather friends to go out shopping.

How do we tackle stigma,stereotyping and fear? Educationand increased awareness arecertainly critical. Understandingthe stages of dementia can alsohelp mitigate misconceptions.Honoring individual talentsthrough activities within thecommunity as a whole may be oneof the most powerful ways toopen our minds and doors tothose with dementia.

Happiness HabitWhen you wake up in the

morning do you say: “Oh God ...it’s morning” or “Thank God, it’smorning and I look forward totoday.” Here are some tips toensure you wake up positive:

Essential #1: You Can OnlyHave 1 Thought at a Time This isthe key to feeling optimistic,enjoying your life, and fulfillingyour vision for a delightful life.You only can keep one thoughtin your head at a time.

Essential #2: Expect the BestWhat are you thinking about?Ralph Waldo Emerson oncesaid, “A man is what he thinksabout all day long.”

Essential #3: Strong AmbitionWishy-washy people do not govery far. People who get thingsdone are people who feel aprofound sense of mission.

Essential #4: Gumption toChange How You Think

The way you handlesituations has served you tosome degree. You have atremendous opportunity to feelmore confident and optimisticthan you ever may havedreamed possible.

Essential #5: PersistencePersistence is a key to feelinghappy. Keep plugging away eventhough you may not see theimmediate benefits. You aremuch more likely to get whatyou want -- eventually -- thanpeople who want it now.

Dot said “How happy this is!” whenshe saw her teddy bear.

Managers from Walgreens HikesPoint collected and passed out over25 stuffed animals as gifts to ourresidents. Betty enjoyed her puppy dog.

Isabel enjoys corned beef and greenbeer on St. Pat’s Day.

Abraham and Mary gave our Betty ahug.

Sue spends a winter’s afternoonworking a puzzle.

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