THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE AT CARDIFF BY THE SEA
APRIL 2018
SADIE’S CORNEROur Belmont Village Hero
awards give us an opportunityto honor the staff who stand outthe most at the community. Ourresidents, staff members andfamilies all voted. The awardrecipients include:
The Home Run award, theperson who can knock it out ofthe park with great customerservice: MariCruz Torres.
The Mission Impossibleaward, the person who is highlyeffective at persuadingresidents, can get any job donewith a smile: Marlene Shively.
The Champagne award, hasthe most sparkling personality:Catherine “Cat” Mamea.
The Resident’s Choice award,most favored staff member ofresidents: Nancy Palomares.
The Rookie of the Year, hitthe ground running in 2017,excellent customer serviceamong seasoned staff members:Ashley Cabrera.
Team Player award, acoveted award for the personwho is a strong team memberand leader, creates positiveenergy for the team: MichaelMorales.
Extra Mile award, goes theextra mile for any resident orstaff member, gets the job donebetter than expected: JennaMerrell.
Got Your Back award, to theperson whom you can count onto be positive and helpful toeveryone: Star Cabs.
Customers First award, theperson who meets thecustomer’s needs BEFORE theyeven know they need something:Raquel Camunez.
Employee of the Year, thehighest honor bestowed uponany Belmont employee –congratulations to Helen Tate!
Thank you to everyone whovoted! We are so proud of ourwinners and wish to extend aheartfelt CONGRATULATIONSto each of them for their welldeserved awards.
Please continue to give mefeedback when you can [email protected] continue to strive for themost positive outcome in yourdaily experience with our staff!
Employee of the Year, Helen T.
OUR TEAMSADIE HARNESS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected]
MELISSA LOPEZ-DUKESDIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE
THERESE FARLEYACTIVITY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X107
[email protected] GERSON
MEMORY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X123
[email protected] VAN MIDDLESWORTHHUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
DON CALLAHANBUILDING ENGINEER X128
[email protected] SOTO
CHEF MANAGER [email protected]
MELISSA ELDRIDGESALES AND MARKETING X104
[email protected] LEMKUIL
SALES AND MARKETING [email protected]
RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS1st Maria R.2nd Ed S.3rd Tally H.6th Nancy C.7th Eleanor H.9th Rusty S.14th Madeline H.15th Eugene O.17th Amy F.20th Claire M.21st Marie A.29th Betty M.
EMPLOYEEANNIVERSARIES1 yr. A.J. B.2 yrs. Patrick K., Glenda S.3 yrs. Rosemarie D.4 yrs. Modesta G., Zayra C.7 yrs. Daisy S.8 yrs. Melissa D.
EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS14th Juan Carlos15th Diana R., Armando C.17th Priscila G.18th Margarita M.22nd Noah S.25th Betty M.26th Krystal W.27th Dionne M.
APRIL HAPPENINGSWed., April 4th
Outing: Rancho BernardoWinery
This gem is not just a winery buta rustic repose filled with unique
shops featuring local artisans.(cost varies)
Wed., April 11thOuting: Museum of Man
We will discover a vast range ofinteractive exhibits and get
insight into human history andculture. ($10)
Wed., April 18thOuting: The Forum in CarlsbadWhether it’s shopping or lunch,we can do it all at the Forum!Panera for lunch followed byTalbots or other desired retail
therapy! (cost varies)Wed., April 25th
Outing: Monthly MoviesBe prepared for next Oscar
season and see the latest fromtinsel town! Movie tbd closer to
date. ($10)
Rancho Bernardo Winery
Beautiful Balboa Park
The Forum, Carlsbad
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHCongratulations to EOM, Betty M.! Betty
came to the U.S. from the Philippines in 2003where she worked for the governmenthelping people with various needs. Sheknows this is how she developed acompassion for the elderly. Betty puts herheart and soul into her residents and in returnshe gets a sense of fulfillment knowing shehas helped them. When she is not working,Betty enjoys being with her 4 kids, reading,listening to old songs and sightseeing. Thankyou, Betty, we appreciate you!
DO APRIL SHOWERSBRING MAYFLOWERS?
The name April is rooted inthe Latin Aprilis which is derivedfrom the Latin word meaning “toopen” – a reference to theblossoming of flowers and trees,a common occurrencethroughout the month in the theUnited States.
We are blooming at Belmonttoo! With the longer days ourresidents are enjoying moreVitamin D and gardening on ourback patio. We are all set forEarth Day on April 22nd; comeget your hands in the dirt!
We offer over a dozeninstructor led classes per week.We’ve added three challengingworkout sessions with Jason,our dynamic fitness buff.
The best anaerobic exercise isswimming, and Patricia’s wateraerobic class is gainingmomentum. The combination of80 degree water temp andsunshine make it an idealworkout. Patricia keeps it funwith plenty of pool noodles foreveryone!
For those of you who missedour Mission tour ... no worries!Join us on our upcoming outingto Rancho Bernardo Winery. Webelieve the best way towelcome spring is to sip wineand gaze at the majestic localmountains. Cheers to fun inthe sun!
Jason keeps the crowd active andengaged while working on strength.
Resident Garden on back patio
Patricia leads class in the heated poolwhich is a great way to reduce pain inaching joints and muscles.
Tour of Mission San Diego Alcala
TRANSPORTATIONMonday
Shopping TripsNeighborhood/COF Outings
TuesdayNorthbound Doctor Drives*Errand Day (time permitting)
WednesdayOuting Day
Shopping Trips
ThursdaySouthbound Doctor Drives*
Errand Day (time permitting)Friday
Neighborhood/COF OutingsShopping Trips
SaturdayWalking Club
Scenic Ride
SundayChurch Runs; MUST SIGN UP AT
FRONT DESKScenic Ride
*Please note the following for Tue/ThuDoctor Drives:
• 15-mile radius (each way)• 48-hour advance notice
Please see Concierge to schedule.
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April 2018TH Town Hall GR Great Room OutingSR Screening Room TF Town Hall Foyer Special EventC Club Room JK Josephine's KitchenB Bistro L LibraryP Pool MBA
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Church Runs 19:00 TH Senior Strengthening (DVD based
exercise class)10:30 GR Great Room Games11:00 JK Easter Brunch12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible Study
1:30 Scenic Ride3:00 GR Holiday Happy Hour w/Dean
Ratzman7:00 SR Evening Movie
29:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 A Walk in the Park10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 SR Ted Talks; Ideas Worth
Spreading!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 39:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 TH Marine Biology; FloridaManatees
1:15 TH BINGO3:00 TH Welcome Social; Meet the
New residents7:00 SR Evening Movie
49:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 Wine Tasting and Dessert;
Rancho Bernardo Winery3:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting
Circle7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 59:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 TH Brain Boosters1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour; Doubletake7:00 SR Evening Movie
69:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Chair Tap!3:00 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle4:00 SR Armchair Astronomy;
Meteors4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
79:00 A Walk in the Park9:00 TH Senior Strengthening DVD based
exercise class10:30 Scenic Ride11:00 JK Monthly BBQ1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 GR Sheldon at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 89:00 TH Senior Strengthening (DVD
based exercise class)10:30 GR Great Room Games12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:30 Scenic Ride3:00 GR Rosemarie at the Piano7:00 SR Evening Movie
99:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Stone Age Doc7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 109:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 A Walk in the Park1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR TED Talks; Ideas Worth
Spreading!7:00 SR Evening Movie
119:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 SR NewsCurrents; A Current EventProgram
12:30 Outing; Museum of Man, BalboaPark
2:00 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 129:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 TH Healthy Learning Lecture;Occupational Therapy
1:30 TH Spring Clean & Donate Day3:00 B Happy Hour; Tony Detorre7:00 SR Evening Movie
139:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Chair Tap!1:30 SR Hooray for Hollywood3:00 Beer and Billiards w/AJ4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
149:00 A Walk in the Park9:00 TH Senior Strengthening DVD
based exercise class10:30 Scenic Ride
1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 GR Robert Parker at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 159:00 TH Senior Strengthening (DVD based
exercise class)10:30 GR Second Sunday Showcase
singers12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible Study
1:30 B Ceramics Class2:00 TH Master Chorale performs
Sentimental Journey3:00 Scenic Ride7:00 SR Evening Movie
169:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 P Aqua Aerobics10:30 A Walk in the Park1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Art for all Ages: All Skill
Levels!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 179:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 A Walk in the Park1:15 TH BINGO2:00 JK Chat with DRC Caitlyn3:00 TH Travel Log w/Hernan7:00 SR Evening Movie
189:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
11:00 Lunch and Shopping at the Forum2:00 TH Residents’ Meeting; Scripps
Foundation Presentation3:00 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 199:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 TH You Be the Judge1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour;
Musicstation7:00 SR Evening Movie
209:00 Shopping9:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:45 TH Chair Tap!1:30 SR NewsCurrents; A Current Event
Program2:00 GR Helen Woodward Animal Visits3:00 JK Chat with Chef4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
219:00 A Walk in the Park9:00 TH Senior Strengthening DVD
based exercise class10:30 Scenic Ride
1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 TH The History Guy4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 229:00 TH Senior Strengthening (DVD
based exercise class)10:00 TH Temple Solel Kids Come Dance12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:30 TH Jewelry Class3:00 Scenic Ride7:00 SR Evening Movie
239:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:30 GR Glenn Kramer at the Piano;
Name that Tune!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 249:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 A Walk in the Park1:15 TH BINGO3:00 L Book Club Chat3:00 TH Meredythe Presents;
Charles Schultz7:00 SR Evening Movie
259:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 Movie Outing: movie TBD2:00 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle3:00 SR Ted Talks; Ideas Worth
Spreading!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 269:00 TH Stand and Stretch9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:30 SR NewsCurrents; A Current
Event Program3:00 B Happy Hour; Cowboy
Jack7:00 SR Evening Movie
279:00 Shopping9:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:45 TH Chair Tap!
11:00 JK Resident Birthday Lunch3:00 TH Coffee Klatch with Sadie4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
289:00 TH Senior Strengthening DVD based
exercise class9:00 A Walk in the Park
10:30 Scenic Ride12:00 Glama Project
1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 GR Vincent at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 299:00 TH Senior Strengthening (DVD
based exercise class)10:30 GR Great Room Games12:30 C Nondenominational Bible
Study1:00 TH 5 Essential Documents
Workshop3:00 GR Renata at the Piano7:00 SR Evening Movie
309:00 TH Stand and Be Fit9:00 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 A Walk in the Park7:00 SR Evening Movie
IN HOUSE SERVICES
Optometry/PodiatryBy Appointment Only
AudiologistLast Tuesday,
2 p.m. (CR, L2)
Parkinson’s SupportFirst Wednesday,
1 p.m. (TH)
Caregiver Support Group2nd and 4th Mondays
1:30 p.m (CR, L2)For family members and/or caregivers
who have a loved one needingassistance/support.
Salon9a.m.-4p.m. Tues.- FriLocated on 3rd floor
Please schedule directly withthe salon
(760) 632-4667
Dry CleaningPickup/Drop-Off:
8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays
EGG-STRAVAGANZAJoin us for Easter Brunch April 1st. Come
feast on a delicious spread prepared by ChefDavid and his team. Our brunch buffet
favorites include; eggs Benedict, halibut,spiral ham, carving station, and tasty treats.Of course, no brunch is complete without
mimosas!Sunday, April 1st
11am-1:30pmRSVP to the Front Desk by 3/30/18.
(760) 436-8900
NURSE’S NOTEThis month starts off with
April Fools’ Day, a perfect wayto celebrate the National HumorMonth. Humor is defined as thequality that makes somethinglaughable or amusing.
We often hear that laughter isthe best medicine. It’s true:laughter is a strong medicine. Itdraws people together in waysthat trigger healthy physical andemotional changes in the body.Laughter strengthens yourimmune system, boosts mood,diminishes pain, and protectsyou from the damaging effectsof stress.
Along with other healthawareness events we recognizethis month, Stress Awareness iscelebrated in the month of April.Stress is a normal psychologicaland physical reaction to thedemands of life. However, stresscan have negative effects suchas causing damages to your
health, relationships or quality oflife. Start practicing stressmanagement techniques today.
Many people benefit frompractices such as deepbreathing, maintaining a healthydiet, exercising regularly, andsimply by getting enough sleep.Take time for yourself—take abubble bath, go dancing, or goto a comedy show for somelaughs.
Humor is a wonderfulstress-reducer and antidote toupsets. It is clinically proven tobe effective in combating stress.Experts say a good laughrelaxes tense muscles, speedsmore oxygen into your systemand lowers your blood pressure.So tune into your favoritesitcom on television. Read afunny book. Call a friend andchuckle for a few minutes. Iteven helps to force a laugh oncein a while. You’ll find your stressmelting away almost instantly.
NEIGHBORHOODNEWS
One sunny morning I arrivedat my desk to see that it wasdecorated for spring. Sharon,one of our pals, placed a signthat read, “Don’t put all youreggs ... in one basket!”Delighted, I thought howappropriate to the work we doin the neighborhood and villagethat message is to us. Wecannot limit our options. Rigidityhas no place when it comes todementia. We must be able toprovide structure and routinewhile allowing us to be flexibleenough to meet our residentswhere they are at all times.Having an arsenal of differentapproaches under our beltsallows us to accomplish taskswhile preserving our resident’ssense of independence anddignity. It is important to retreatfrom an approach that does notwork before causing frustration,but also one may not desist toosoon to accomplish a goal. Ourstaff faces this decision severaltimes a day. When training newstaff, I am often asked, “How canI know?” It takes a deepconnection between the twopeople to understand thenuances of non-verbalcommunication. It also takesfailure. Though challenging, it ismore often than not one of themost beautiful exchangesbecause it comes from a placeof genuine desire to help.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHappy Easter! COF looks
forward to painting eggs,making cards, and towelbunnies. Particularly, Donna W.plans to join Sunday Bible study,as church has always been ahuge part of her life. Activitieslike this are interesting andtherapeutic. Enrichment leadersAmina R. and Noah S. take pridein bringing what they know tosupplement calendar activities inconjunction with residents’interests.
Stephen Hawking passedaway on March 14. AlbertEinstein’s birthday also fell onthis date. In C1, Amina facilitateda critical thinking discussion ofthis coincidence since both wererenowned physicists. Adding tothe discussion, Amina decidedto show the latest StephenHawking film “The Theory ofEverything.” It was a huge hitwith the residents who stayed towatch the entire film.
In C2, Noah has playedcomputer games with his group.On Pioneer Women Day, hebrought in a favorite childhoodgame The Oregon Trail.Residents were “virtual”pioneers as they traversed theGreat Plains buying supplies,exploring rock cliffs and, sadly,even experiencing diseases.Analytical and long-termmemory required, residentsmade decisions throughout thegame to level up and stay alive!
Village residents singing and dancingalong to live music.
Gene C. and Nancy C. get creativemixing colors.
Fran B. gets a hand with herpaper-mâché egg from Emily B.
Janet loves flower arranging.
John S. learning about color anddesign w/food coloring, detergentand milk.
THE VILLAGE SCENE
Dick R. appreciating nature at theButterfly Farm. Donna S. wishes Fred S. a happy 103rd
birthday.Jack H. laser focused on his“whodunnit.”
Carroll S. undeterred by raindrops. Marion is the perfect compliment to ourtablescape.
Betty M. making birthday wishes on herspecial day.
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