455 E. Angeleno Avenue • Burbank, CA 91501 • Phone 818-972-2405 • Fax 818-972-2419

Belmont Village of Burbank

August 2017

OUR TEAM:Mary Jane RodriguezExecutive Director(818) 972-2405 ext. 102mjrodrig@belmontvillage.comJeff BraineActivity Programs Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 104jbraine@belmontvillage.comJuan ChavezChef Manager(818) 972-2405 ext. 106Jaime LayloBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. 105jlaylo@belmontvillage.comLeslie BrownHuman Resources Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. 109tcooper@belmontvillage.comRosann PattersonMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 111rpatterson@belmontvillage.comMichelle SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 146Grace JonesCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145

From the ExecutiveDirector

Greetings everyone!I hope that you are all doing

well and surviving this summerheat! Please remember to keepyourselves hydrated!

I thought I would take thisopportunity to clarify ourprocedures when we have anoutbreak, such as the one we hadin July. First of all, both Tammyand I are very committed tohaving our residents healthy. It isso hard to see our residents notenjoying our dining and activityprogram as they typically would.

When we have an outbreak(2+) in one area of thecommunity, we have learned thatthe faster you shut down commonarea gatherings; we get a betterresult in keeping the viruscontained to a smaller group ofresidents and employees.

Once we have identified wehave a concern, we notify both theCounty Public Health Departmentand the Department of SocialServices. Public Health then asksfor stool samples and sends them

out to the lab. We continue tomonitor any resident and/oremployee who has symptoms andwe provide updates to CountyPublic Health on a daily basis.After 48 hours of being symptomfree, we ask the HealthDepartment to send us a letter,stating that we can resume normaldaily activities.

The “behind the scenes” tasksduring this outbreak includesetting up menus that includeitems for those who may be illand well. Purchasing highvolumes of paper products to beused for meal delivery, organizingboth the dining staff and PALS toprepare the food, condiments, etc.and set up a delivery system. Wetry to alternate floors for eachmeal service as a fair way ofreceiving meals. OurNeighborhood residents typicallydo not have much variation totheir day as it’s important to keepour residents in this area outwhere we can observe them and ofcourse, keep them engaged. TheEnrichment Leaders as well as Jeffdo an outstanding job in makingup “activity packets” that can bedelivered to apartments whereresidents are feeling secluded orjust want something to do. Theteam meets daily to discuss anyresidents who may need assistancewith getting fresh air or a walkaround (continued on next page...)

Resident AugustBirthdays

1 Eileen Whelan3 Bill Hughes3 Anita Wilmarth4 Mildred Evans5 Betty Davidson7 Susan Sluyter13 Betty Hudson14 Elva Lewis16 Louis Tarr17 Mary Bertain18 Stephen Pechenik24 Dorothy Barnes25 Maurine Gold26 Doris Kirk

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th,11:30am, TOWN HALL

Employee Birthdays2 Brinna Skillingstad9 Alicia Lomiteng20 Juliana Bordey20 Wilma Suratos27 Erik Lainez28 Marilyn Fernandez

(...continued from previous page)the community.

On behalf of the managementteam here at Burbank, we want tothank you for your patience thatyou so well exhibited during theJuly “blackout” days. We arehopeful that we will not see thesedays reoccur for quite some time.

If you have any questions aboutour quarantine, please reach outto either Tammy or myself. Wewould be happy to take your call.

We are looking forward to awonderful August with all of youmingling throughout thecommunity!

Best wishes,Mary Jane

Welcome New Residents!We are so thrilled to welcome ournewest members of the Belmont

Village of Burbank Family:Richard Cooper, Richard

Chandlee, Thea Samberg, MaxSamberg

HappyAnniversary

One YearMaria Gropp 8/31/2016Michael Long 8/31/2016

Kimi Yokoyama 8/31/2016Two Years

Lucy Barajikian 8/31/2015Arlene Hoffman 8/19/2015

Dr. Erwin Hoffman 8/19/2015Dr. John McGroarty 8/29/2015

Jean Trotter 8/22/2015Four Years

Eileen Whelan 8/15/2013Six Years

Sarah McNamara 8/16/2011Seven Years

Carolyn Barker 8/28/2010Forrest Barker 8/28/2010

Hildegard Schiffmann 8/10/2010Fifteen Years

Dorothy McDonald 8/20/2002

Outstanding job!

Employee of the MonthWe are so very excited and pleased to

celebrate our Employee of the Month forAugust: Demetrio Rojas! Demetrio, one of ourfantastic cooks in Josephine’s Kitchen, not onlyprovides plenty of laughs with his hystericalpersonality but also brings impeccable workethic each and every time he’s manning thekitchen. Any task assigned to him he completeswith exceptional professionalism and anunwavering “can-do” attitude. Congratulations!

Family Comedy MagicianChris Lopez

Award winning magician ChrisLopez will be making his BelmontVillage of Burbank debut with hiscomedic magic performance! Oneof California’s busiest entertainers,Chris has been thrilling audiencesup and down the west coast forover 15 years. His interactivefamily comedy magic showprovides a nonstop ride ofamazement, entertainment andlaughs!

Sunday, August 20th3:30-4:15pmin Town Hall

Thank you to all our members of thisfabulous community for donating

and participating in our “Bike to EndAlzheimer’s” fundraiser!

Arts and Crafts Visit withGirl Scout Troop #6146Residents will be paid a very

special visit from Troop #6146 foran arts and crafts visit that willinclude decorating place mats fora local community center andcrocheting infant hats to bedonated to St. Joseph’s NICU unit.Don’t miss out on this wonderfulexperience!

Wednesday, August 2nd3:30 - 4:30pmin Town Hall

SAVE THE DATE!15-Year Anniversary Luau

Get your tropical shirts, grassskirts and leis ready as we will becelebrating our 15-yearanniversary with a fun-filled luau!Residents, employees and familiesare all invited to the extravaganza.More info to come in ourSeptember Newsletter!

September 13th4:00pm-6:30pm

TransportationMONDAY

8:30 a.m.–noonPersonal 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.

August 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

19:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

29:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Purdy11:00 Lunch Outing to Gourmet 883:30 TH Arts & Crafts Visit with Girl

Scout Troop #61464:00 B New Resident Family

Orientation7:00 MT Movie of the Night

39:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

Geographic’s “Monster BlackHoles” Documentary

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

with Rat Pack Ricky7:00 MT Movie of the Night

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

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9:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

59:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

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

Mark Bosserman7:00 MT Movie of the Night

68:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Rex Perry6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

79:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle3:30 TH Resident-Led Current

Events3:30 B Blackjack in The Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

89:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together

2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff3:30 GR Activities Chat6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

99:00 Walking Club9:30 *Beach Trip* Lunch Outing to

Back on the Beach Cafe9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

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

109:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

the Sea” Documentary in IMAX2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Jusstuss7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping Provided by “Baskets ofFun” in the Bistro: 11am-3pm

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9:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

129:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

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

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

138:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

“Roadies” Musical ImprovComedy

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

149:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Scattergories Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 B Blackjack in The Bistro3:30 TH Resident-Led Current

Events7:00 MT Movie of the Night

159:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

169:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

10:45 Lunch Outing to The CheesecakeFactory at the Americana

3:30 TH Adventures with Doug:Exploring Mt. Rainier

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

179:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

Filmed Live from Broadway2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Francesca Sola7:00 MT Movie of the Night

189:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

199:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

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

The Valley Harmonettes7:00 MT Movie of the Night

208:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 TH Family Comedy Magic Show

with Chris Lopez6:30 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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9:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle3:30 B Blackjack in The Bistro3:30 TH Resident-Led Current Events7:00 MT Movie of the Night

229:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

239:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

10:45 Lunch Outing to Scarantino’sItalian Inn

2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan3:30 TH Scattergories Game7:00 MT Movie of the Night

249:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

Disneynature’s “Bears”Documentary

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

with Tatjana7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping Provided by “LatestFashion by Saideh” in the Bistro:11am-3pm

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9:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

269:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

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

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

278:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Dean Rod6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

289:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Resident-Led Current

Events3:30 B Blackjack in The Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

299:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together2:00 JK New Resident Welcome

Tea4:00 TH I Didn’t Know That!6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

309:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

10:45 Lunch Outing to Le PetitChateau

3:30 TH Scrabble Slam!7:00 MT Movie of the Night

319:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Two-Minute Mysteries1:00 MT Special Cinema Matinee: “The

3 Tenors in Concert: Paris”2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Matt Barber7:00 MT Movie of the Night

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

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Sally and Louis share a laughduring lunch in Josephine’s Kitchen

What a fun and informative tour ofthe Marion Davies guest house!

Cassie’s Corner

Thank you, Cassandra Encinas,Enrichment Leader for both the

Neighborhood and Circle ofFriends, for providing the in-depth

summaries on this page!

Circle of Friends NewsTheodore Roosevelt once said, “Keep your eyes on the stars and your

feet on the ground.” We took that saying to heart with this month’stheme: Reach for the Stars. We enjoyed learning about and discussingnumerous stellar-related topics including asteroids and meteorites,astronomy vs. astrology and the Milky Way galaxy--to name just a few.Did you know that there is a virtually uncountable number of stars inspace? We thoroughly enjoyed delving deeper into the mysterious andincredibly fascinating world of stars! This month we enjoyed somedelicious cuisine on our weekly outings and even took a trip past theGriffith Observatory--how appropriate! Our Sunday Scenic Drivesremain a resident favorite, too, with each week bringing new, beautifulsights and adventure.

Neighborhood NewsThe jovial month of July was

overall a very interesting month.We started the month with afun-filled 4th of Julycelebration--complete withsinging patriotic songs andreminiscing on past IndependenceDay celebrations we had withfamily and friends over the years.The grilled food Chef Juanprepared for the 4th of JulyCookout was absolutelydelectable, too! There were manyother interesting topics that werecovered this month includingBastille Day, talking about the firstmoon walk and learning all abouteverybody’s favoriteconfection...chocolate! Did youknow that the smell of chocolateincreases theta brain waves--whichin turn triggers relaxation? So thenext time you’re stressed, have nofear! Simply take a big whiff ofchocolate!

Beautiful watercolors, ladies!

Alex leads a discussion on BastilleDay, allowing Residents to tackle the“Learn Something New” component

of a therapeutic mental workout

Sunny and SafeSummer Fun

From DRCSTammy Cooper

The odds of developing skincancer rise as you age; nearly 40and 50 percent of Americans wholive to age 65 have a higherpossibility of having at least onetype of skin cancer. Skin cancermay be caused by manymutations accumulating over timeand the body’s immune system isresponsible for recognizing andkilling abnormal cells before theybecome cancerous. As you age,your immune system is less ableto fight infection and control cellgrowth. Many older adults thinkthat there’s no point in protectingthemselves since the damage hasbeen done, but it’s never too lateto help prevent further damageand lower your skin cancer risk.The Skin Cancer Foundation hasalways recommended using asunscreen with an SPF 15 orhigher as one important part of acomplete sun protection regimen.Sunscreen alone is not enough,however. Here’s a few ways tokeep yourself well protected whilehaving safe, sunny summer fun.

• Seek the shade, especiallybetween 10 AM and 4 PM.

• Avoid tanning and UVtanning beds.

• Cover up with clothing,including a broad-brimmedhat and UV-blockingsunglasses.

• Use a broad spectrum(UVA/UVB) sunscreen withan SPF of 15 or higher everyday. For extended outdooractivity, use a water-resistant,broad spectrum (UVA/UVB)sunscreen with an SPF of 30or higher.

• Apply 1 ounce (2tablespoons) of sunscreen toyour entire body 30 minutesbefore going outside.Reapply every two hours orimmediately after swimmingor excessive sweating.

• Examine your skinhead-to-toe every month.

• See your physician every yearfor a professional skin exam.

Join us for “Movie of the Night”--andfeel free to leave a suggestion of

what to show next!

Resident-LedCurrent Events

Read something interesting inthe news? Hear about a newdevelopment you want to share?Or perhaps you simply want tohear other residents’ input onthe world around us? Come toour Resident-Led CurrentEvents! This Resident onlyactivity gives residents theopportunity to discuss currentevents among themselves in anopen, casual setting.

Mondays at 3:30pmin Town Hall

Special Cinema MatineeEvery Thursday, Residents can

enjoy a special screening ofeither a documentary, musical,stage production and/or concertwith our all new Special CinemaMatinee. Everything fromScience and Nature to Broadwayand Theater can be viewed inthis all new weekly activity.

Thursdays at 1:00pm4th Fl. Movie Theater

Belmont Village Scene

The Santa Monica Pier--so much fun! The crab legs look delicious, Ruth! Celebratory 4th of July Cookout

Grace, Gail and Terry enjoying cards Who’s winning, Erik and Lilian?! Fruitful discussion during Book Club

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