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15451 Ventura Blvd. • Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 • Phone 818-788-8870 • Fax 818-380-0205

Belmont Village of Encino

August 2016

Our TeamMatt Stevenson

Executive Director, [email protected]

Caily O’DonovanAsst. Executive Director, x102

[email protected] Girard

Dir. of Res. Care Serv., [email protected]

Jerry WisniewskiBuilding Engineer, x105

[email protected]

Jorge AntunaChef Manager, x106

[email protected] Ann Patrick

Human Resources, [email protected]

Elanit CohenCommunity Relations, x108

[email protected] Speede

Outside Marketing, [email protected]

Monica ValladoMarketing Assistant, x107

[email protected] Rocha

Activity Prog. Coord., [email protected]

Adam DimacaliMemory Prog. Coord., x110

[email protected]

Leaving a LegacyAugust is What Will Be Your

Legacy Month. Have you everthought about what kind of legacyyou will leave? You probably havealready made a bigger impact inthe lives of your loved ones thanyou realize. Here are some waysyou can continue to build a legacythat future generations willappreciate and cherish.

Knowledge, skills and hobbies.Consider teaching a familymember or friend somethingyou’re passionate about, whetherit’s sewing, gardening,woodworking or bird-watching.Whenever they participate in thatsame activity, they will rememberyou introducing them to it andthe time spent together.

Recipes. Food brings peopletogether, and every family hastraditional favorites. Write downthe recipes you’re known for soyour loved ones will have themfor years to come and think of youwhen enjoying them.

A positive attitude. Everybodyfaces challenges in life, but you

can set a good example byembracing change and alwayslooking for a silver lining. Treatevery day as a gift, and let otherssee you enjoy both big and smallblessings.

Love and kindness. Perhaps thebiggest legacy you can leavebehind is showing others howmuch you care. Volunteering at acharity, giving comforting hugs orsimply being a good friend are allways to leave a legacy of love.

August NamesakesThe eighth month was named

for Emperor Augustus, whofounded the Roman Empire in 27B.C., but he wasn’t the onlyfamous Augustan.

• Auguste Rodin was a19th-century French sculptorknown for lifelike works suchas “The Thinker” and “TheKiss.”

• In 1858, German astronomerand mathematician AugustMöbius discovered aone-sided, three-dimensionalpuzzle that would becomeknown as the Möbius strip.

• Author, playwright andpatron of the arts LadyAugusta Gregory was aninfluential member of thelate-1800s Irish literarymovement.

Resident Birthdays forthe Month of August!

Dr. George Katz Aug. 3Barbara Westenhagen Aug. 10Melvin Peisakoff Aug. 11Lillian Liebross Aug. 15Holly Howell Aug. 16Cindy Bender Aug. 18Frances Halpern Aug. 20Elsie Lichtbach Aug. 24Douglas Cole Aug. 29

The birthday lunch celebrationis scheduled for

Friday, August 26, at11:30 a.m.

in Josephine’s Kitchen.RSVP at the concierge desk for

you and a guest byMonday, August 22.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month of August!

Yanira Cassiano Aug. 2Lidia Lanza Aug. 3Lidia Vallego Aug. 3Barbara Mendez Aug. 8Stephany Ponce Aug. 9Martha Gonzalez Aug. 11Hilary Ebenstein Aug. 11Champagne Hardwick Aug. 15Sandrine Tchaptcha Aug. 17Graciela Becerra Aug. 18Rosa Reynoso Aug. 28Maribel Gallegos Aug. 30Olga Rincon Salas Aug. 31

Senior Fitness Test!Join us on Friday, August 12,

In Town Hallat 1 pm

As we test and give results forand tips for your fitness goals!

Resident CouncilMeeting!

Wednesday, August 3In Town HallAt 1:30 pm

Discuss new ideas and betterways of helping us serve you!

Beatriz Lopez

Congratulations to Our Employeeof the Month - Beatriz!

“She works very hard, and her fellowemployees and the residents respect that abouther,” says Human Resources Coordinator JerryAnn Patrick.

“The PAL’s become a part of their daily lives,and Beatriz is one of those people whoEVERYONE is glad to see.”

Congratulations on the nomination, Beatriz,and keep up the great work!

COF andNeighborhood News

Hello Everyone,Here are the upcoming outings

for Circle of Friends this monthof August 2016. August 3rd at theMuseum of Tolerance. August10th LA Dodgers VS PhiladelphiaPhillies at the Dodgers stadium,7:30PM Game. August 17th lunchouting at Shiraz Restaurant.August 24th at Madame Tussuad’sHollywood. August 31st Movie atArc light Cinema “Little Men.”

For the Neighborhood, we aregoing to take trips to Venice Beachon August 7th, Griffith Park onAugust 14th, Rodeo Drive onAugust 21st, China Town onAugust 28th.

I am continuing my writingabout the meaning of thebehaviors of the disoriented olderadult from last month.

I want you to think of the timewhen you started a job in a newcompany. One first has to learnthe physical layout: where thebathrooms are, your work area,the coffee pot, and so forth. Thenone explores the people and theirrelationships: who your colleaguesare, the boss; who is friendly, whois not. As you gather information,you begin to feel morecomfortable. Disoriented olderadults also experience this need tomake sense of their environmentand the people around them.When a disoriented elderly is at

home, then it is easy to think,“Oh, my mother is in a familiarplace; she won’t have thisproblem,” but, actually, if theperson is reliving experience fromanother time or retreating to atime and place where she feltuseful, or is relieving pain of beingold and useless or resolving anunfinished issue from long ago,then the here and now does not fitwith what is going on in hermind’s eye. The differencebetween the environments,strangers being people who do notfit into the personal reality. Olderadults strive to make sense ofstrange and sometimesunbearable reality and to find aplace that feels comfortable,where relationships and peopleare familiar. Older adults also seekharmony and balance, butfulfilling these needs becomesmore complicated becauseeyesight, hearing, mobility andmemory fail. How does one findharmony amidst the cacophony ofan institutional life?

How does one find balance ifone cannot stand up? How doesone incorporate beauty into lifethat is concerned primarily withdeficit? One does not. DisorientedOlder adults retreat from theugliness or dissonance and insteadrelieve moments of harmony fromthe past.

To be continued....- Adam

COF Having a BlastWith Crafts!

Tip the cap!

Danielle in homemade costume!

New Residents!

Gloria ShatnerMalka Golowinski

Victor Berlant

August 2016TH Town Hall 2T 2nd Floor Poker TableCL Center for Learning MBA ClubGR Great RoomB Bistro

2P 2nd Floor Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:30 TH Beyond the Book

1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies

210:15 GR Kings in the Corner12:00 GR Outing TBA

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword

Puzzle/Password6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

410:30 TH Wii Bowling11:00 TH Wii Bowling

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Mind Benders3:00 B Happy Hour3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies

59:30 TH Exercise with Tony

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner10:30 TH Current Events

1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Chat w/Chef1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

69:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:00 GR Scenic Drive1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Broadway Music History

w/ Merle Goldberg6:30 TH At the Movies

710:30 GR Board Games

1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies







1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class3:30 GR Guess That Phrase

(GR)6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble




10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

139:30 TH Fitness Class



1410:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies






1710:30 TH Beyond the Book12:00 TH Jewelry Making

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble




10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Current Events1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

209:30 TH Fitness Class9:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting



2110:30 GR Board Games

1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies





1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble




10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

279:30 TH Fitness Class



2810:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies





1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:30 TH Art Lecture6:45 GR Scrabble

Short Story GroupMondays and Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.Town Hall

“On Writing”

Belmont’sCard Players

Games Begin at 1 p.m.Bridge (3rd Floor)Monday–ThursdayPoker (3rd Floor)Friday–Monday

At the MoviesHave a movie you want to see?Request it at the Concierge desk

Nightly6:30 p.m.Town Hall

Meeting With the ChefFriday, August 5

1:15 pmTown Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Wednesday, August 31:30 pm

Town Hall

Broadway Music HistoryW/Merle Goldberg

Saturdays,1:30 p.m.Town Hall

Live EntertainmentEvery Thursday & Sunday

3:30 p.m.Great Room

Labor Day BBQ!You’re invited Monday,

September 5thFrom 11 am to 1 pm

In Josephine’s KitchenAdults: $17Kids: $12

Join us for a delicious lunchwith good food and live

entertainment!

Richard FriedmanLabor Day

Performance!After you’ve enjoyed a burger

and hot dog, stick aroundMonday, September 5

In the Great RoomAt 3:30 pm

As we hear music from one ofBelmont Village’s favorite

entertainers Richard Friedman

Nurse’s Notes

Hello All,I found this needed a lot of

editing and revising. It wasn’t abadly written article, but it popsup way, way over in mynewsletter. So to save you time, Ipasted and copied my editedversion below from Illustratus.Hopefully it’s not too late forsome of you.

August Nurse Article:What is influenza (flu)? The

flu is a contagious respiratoryillness caused by viruses thatinfect the nose, throat, and lungs.The best way to prevent the flu isby getting a flu vaccine each yearand washing your hands.

Signs and symptoms of flu.People who have the flu often feelsome or all of these symptoms:fever, cough, sore throat, runny orstuffy nose, body aches,headaches, fatigue, and sometimesvomiting and diarrhea, thoughthis is more common in children.

How flu spreads. Expertsbelieve that flu viruses spreadmainly by droplets made whenpeople with flu cough, sneezeor talk.

These droplets land in mouths

or noses of other people. Lessoften, a person might also get fluby touching a surface.

You may be able to pass on theflu to someone else before youknow you are sick or while youare sick. Most healthy adults maybe able to infect others beginning1 day before symptoms developand up to 5 to 7 days after. Somepeople, especially young childrenand people with weakenedimmune systems, might be able toinfect others for an even longertime.

How serious is the flu? It isunpredictable, varying widelyfrom one season. Factors ofinfluence: what flu viruses arespreading, how much flu vaccineis available and the number whotake advantage of it, when vaccineis available, and how well the fluvaccine is matched to flu viruses.

Certain people are at greaterrisk for serious complications ifthey get the flu.

This includes older people,young children, pregnant womenand people with certain healthconditions.

Mario Guerrero

TransportationSchedule

• Medical AppointmentsMust be scheduled on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays.• Open TransportationCan be used on days when

medical appointments are notspecified, and drivers are

available.• Shopping Schedule(Sign Up With Concierge.)

1 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays.Meet in the GR.

• Scenic Drive 9:45 a.m. onSaturdays.

Meet in the GR. Outings arescheduled on a weekly basis.• OutingsOutings every Tuesday.

Departure will vary based ondestination.

Employee Picnic!

Pin the tie on the Executive Director! Getting closer Almira! Adam on the snow-cone machine.

Elizabeth sporting her new glasses! Our employee picnic! Kerwin aiming for a bullseye!

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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