500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308

Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove

September 2013

Our Team:

Maureen ChippasExecutive Director(847) 537-5000 x102mschmitt@belmontvillage.comStephanie BalitaanDir. of Resident Care Services(847) 537-5000 x109sbalitaa@belmontvillage.comFelix LopezBuilding Engineer(847) 537-5000 x105Florencio DeLaRosaChef Manager(847) 537-5000 x106Lori WalochaActivity Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x104lwalocha@belmontvillage.comChristine BlanchardMemory Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x112cblancha@belmontvillage.comRosemary MelendezHuman Resources Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x103Debra LapinSusan KocandaCommunity Relations(847) 537-5000 x108dlapin@belmontvillage.com(847) 537-5000 x107skocanda@belmontvillage.com

Dear Friends,As we begin the cold and flu

season, I am so grateful for ourteam of nurses. We now havethree nurses on our day shift andtwo and a half (a very importanthalf) on the evening shift. Ofcourse, we also have a nurse onduty at night; either FrancisWilliams or Jonathan Mugaboo.Francis has been here 6 years andJonathan 5 years. Both gentlemensaid that when an emergencyoccurs at night, they are grateful tobe able to intercede and providecomfort to our residents.

Our residents and families haveshared many testimonials aboutour nursing staff. We are soblessed that 90% of our nurseshave been here well over fiveyears. Our nurses collectively have200 years of nursing experience!

Our nurse’s goal is to insureyour healthcare needs are beingmet. If you experience anyunusual symptoms, simply talk toyour nurse. Our nurses are herearound the clock to assess yoursymptoms and intercede, ifnecessary, by phoning yourphysician.

Stephanie Balitaan, whooversees the Nursing Team, hasbeen here for over 7 years; andsoon she will graduate as a NursePractitioner!

Barb Bruce, RN, has been

serving our residents for over 9years. “The seniors are charmingand a delight; I enjoy seeing thekindness they demonstrate to oneanother.”

Ginny Giovacchini, RN, MariaPaquit, RN, and Vanessa Abrams,RN, have been Belmont Villagenurses for several years; theyagreed that our residents teachthem on a daily basis and helpthem to find humor in theseeveryday moments.

Roxie Bueschel, RN, recentlyretired; Roxie was a very caringnurse who worked with ourresidents for 9 years.

Aneta Koleta and RazelHimmelspach are bothapproaching their 5-yearanniversary. Aneta told me, “Ourseniors have a lifetime ofknowledge; we learn so muchfrom them!”

Vivian Maranon just celebratedher 1-year anniversary with us.Vivian said, “Our seniors are likemy grandparents; they arefamily!” (Continued on Page 6)

September BirthdaysResident Birthdays

9/2 Pat Childs9/3 Ray Mitchell9/5 Bernice Esser9/7 Dorothy Nanak9/12 Rae Katz9/12 Paul Lewis9/12 Marjorie Meyer9/16 Elaine Herz9/20 Beverly Kyrk9/28 Ann Smisko

Staff Birthdays9/11 Bev P.9/12 Leonel M.9/12 Erwin V.9/13 Virginia E.9/13 Francis W.

Staff Anniversaries10 YEARS Halina B.9 YEARS Antonio P.8 YEARS Jolanta J.8 YEARS Juan C.7 YEARS Barb W.7 YEARS Beata B.6 YEARS Frienz D.5 YEARS Jonathan M.4 YEARS Chewy X.3 YEARS Alma C.2 YEARS Melissa M.2 YEARS Alma P.2 YEARS Carmen R.1 YEAR Evette C.1 YEAR Janny F.1 YEAR Patricia L.

Circle of FriendsWe have continued to “grow”

our Circle of Friends programbeyond the daily scheduledactivities to include timesthroughout the month where allthe circles get together for a largergroup activity. On Mondayafternoons we conduct singalongs, trivia games, craft projects,etc. One time per month, we willconduct a dancercize class with allof the groups. Also, we areoffering an art therapy class on aquarterly basis. Here you see oneof the most recent art therapyclasses where we utilized cutoutsfrom magazines in an effort tocreate “rainbow collages.”-Christine

Neighborhood NewsThe neighborhood is preparing

for the upcoming annualNeighborhood Barbeque whichwill take place mid-September. Asin past years, we haveentertainment and will hopefullybe able to enjoy a beautifulget-together outside in thecourtyard. Additionally, wecontinue to receive weekly visitsfrom Heather and her CertifiedTherapy Dog, Carter. The residentsin the Neighborhood get soexcited whenever they see him.Here is Blondie sharing somequality time with our “littlefriend.”

-Christine

Elma Rodriguez

July Employee of the MonthThe July Employee of the Month is Elma,

who has been with us a short time. She hasstepped up to the plate to hit a home run. Elma,who was initially hired as a housekeeper, isthorough and efficient! In certain situations,Elma has filled in as an activity assistant and aprivate pal. She has demonstrated cheerfulnessand positive energy. In addition, we have givenElma last minute special projects. Elma has awonderful sense of humor, a great smile, and isa pleasure to be around. Say hello to our newestEmployee of the Month....Elma!!

And They’re Off........to Arlington Park Racetrack!

Our residents enjoyed a day at theraces. We began our journey witha delicious picnic lunch. Then wewent over the race programs bydiscussing the “ins and outs” ofbeating the odds. We had some“lucky” residents who went homewinners! However, it wasconcluded that all of us felt likewinners because we not onlyenjoyed watching the horsessprint toward the finish lines butalso enjoyed each otherscompany!

The Arlington Park Racetrack gang!

Enjoying our picnic lunch!

The group said, “thumbs up” inunderstanding the betting strategies!

Evy & Fay with their winning tickets!

Fresh air & excitement are beingenjoyed!

Bea & Gert had winning tickets too!

We Played Family Feud!

Everyone had fun playing as eitherthe “Smiths” or the “Rockefellers”!The “Smith family” won; we figuredthis was fair since the “Rockefellers”had enough money!

Here are our July Wii Bowling winners!

SeptemberHappenings:Lunch Bunch

9/6 Winberie’s9/13 Olive Garden9/20 Cheesecake Factory9/27 Kona Grill

Special Events:9/2 Happy Labor Day!9/3 Lake Geneva Boat Tour9/5 Wii Bowling Tournament9/8 Assisted Living Week!9/10 Drumming Circle9/10 Community Project9/11 Deliver Posters/Gifts9/12 Root Beer Floats9/17 Estelle Laughlin Talk9/19 Arlington Racetrack9/23 Movie Outing!9/24 Food For Thought9/24 Resident Council9/25 MBA Mtg. & Lunch9/26 Gospel Songs9/30 Lincoln Pk. Zoo Trip

Entertainment:9/4 Gina Nunez9/8 Gino & Jan9/11 Rob Cunningham9/18 Voytek9/25 Alex Talbott9/29 The Oracles

With Rick Esser

We had a large group come outfor a game of Bocce Ball!

Weekly EventsCommunion

Tues. at 9:30 a.m.

Catholic Mass4th Tues. of the Month

ShabbatFri. at 1:30 p.m.

Tai ChiMon. at 2 p.m.

Walking Balance1st & 3rd Wed. @ 10:30

ExerciseMon.–Sat. at 10 a.m.

Computer FunMon.–Fri.By Appointment

BingoTues. & Thurs. at

1:30 p.m.; Sat. at 2 p.m.

PokenoFri. at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday1

9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 Laughter (FP)Is the Best Medicine!2:00 Afternoon Matinee (B)6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

Labor Day! 2

10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Cards (FP)3:30 “Turn Over the (FP)Chocolate and No One GetsHurt” With Rolla*Labor Day Dinner (JK)6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

3*9:30 Communion (L)9:30 Lake Geneva (O)Narrated Boat Tour on The“Lady of the Lake”And Lunch at Popeye’s10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Uno Cards (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)3:00 Trivia (FP)6:00 Good Old Days (FP)

Nat.’l Assisted Living Week 8

9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 Laughter (FP)Is the Best Medicine!*2:00 Entertainment (FP)With Gino & Jan6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Tai Chi W/Lori (TH)3:30 “Turn Over the (FP)Chocolate and No One GetsHurt” With Rolla6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

10*9:30 Communion (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)*10:30 Drumming Circle (FP)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 In Honor of (TH)National Assisted Living Week:Posters Will Be Created for thePolice & Fire Departments3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Good Old Days (FP)

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9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 Laughter (FP)Is the Best Medicine!2:00 Afternoon Matinee (B)6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Tai Chi W/Lori (TH)3:30 “Turn Over the (FP)Chocolate and No One GetsHurt” With Rolla6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

17*9:30 Communion (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Estelle Laughlin:(TH)An Inspirational Speaker& Holocaust Survivor*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Bocce BallOff the Back Patio(TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Good Old Days (FP)

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9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 Laughter (FP)Is the Best Medicine!2:00 Afternoon Matinee (B)6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)1:30 Movie Outing (O)3:30 “Turn Over the (FP)Chocolate and No One GetsHurt” With Rolla6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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*9:30 Mass (L)9:30 Food for Thought (TH)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Resident Council (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Tai Chi With Lori (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Good Old Days (FP)

299:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 Laughter (FP)Is the Best Medicine!2:00 Entertainment (FP)Presenting the OraclesWith Rick Esser (Bernice’sSon)6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

309:00 Lincoln Park Zoo (FP)And Lunch Outing10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Cards & Games (FP)3:30 “Turn Over the (FP)Chocolate and No One GetsHurt” With Rolla6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

September 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Rosh Hashanah @ Sundown 4

9:30 Walgreens (O)10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Walking Balance (TH)*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Gina Nunez3:30 Crosswords (FP)6:00 Trivia (FP)

510:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Wii Tournament (TH)Even Numbered Rooms*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Wii Tournament (TH)Odd Numbered Rooms3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)@ Winberie’s*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)*3:15 Sing-A-Long (FP)6:00 Board Games (FP)

119:30 Jewel (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Deliver Gifts & (O)Posters to the Police &Fire Departments*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Rob Cunningham3:30 High Holy Days (TH)Service With Rabbi Matt Field*4:30 & 5:30 High Holy Dinner6:00 Trivia (FP)

Yom Kippur @ Sundown 12

10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Dancercize (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Root Beer Floats (FP)To Celebrate NationalAssisted Living Week!3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)@ Olive Garden*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)3:15 Uno Cards (TH)6:00 Board Games (FP)

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9:30 Walgreens (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Walking Balance (TH)*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Voytek3:30 Crosswords (FP)6:00 Trivia (FP)

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10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Arlington Park (O)Racetrack & Lunch Outing*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Dice Game (FP)3:30 Trivia (FP)3:30 W/C & Walker Clinic (TH)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Core Busters (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)@ Cheesecake Factory*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)*3:15 Lemonade & Cookies (FP)6:00 Board Games (FP)

259:30 Jewel (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)11:00 MBA Meeting (TH)& Pizza LunchWear Your Lanyards!*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Alex Talbott3:30 Crosswords (FP)6:00 Trivia (FP)

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9:15 “Gospel Songs” (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Dancercize (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Why Should I (TH)Eat My Fruits & Vegetables!3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)@ Kona Grill*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)3:15 Dice Game (TH)6:00 Board Games (FP)

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

NationalAssisted

WeekLiving

There’s A ReasonThey Call Them“Laugh Lines!!!!”

TH = Town Hall2nd FloorFP = Front ParlorJK = Josephine’s KitchenL = Library - 2nd FloorB = Bistro - 1st FloorLC = Learning Center2nd Floor*= AL & COF Residents

Resident CommitteesPresident: Tony Kersch

Vice-President: Ben Rubenstein

The Resident Councilmeetings are held on the lastTuesday of each month at10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall.The Resident Council officersencourage everyone to attend.If you would like to speak withone of the above members,please ask for their numbers atthe concierge desk. The nextmeeting will be Sept. 24.

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: 9 a.m.Church

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Neighborhood Outing

Monday: 11 a.m.Circle of Friends Outing

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.Jewel or Walgreens

Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Friday: 11 a.m.Assisted Living Outing

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.Scenic Drive

Continued From theFront Page:

Ewa Reduta, who was justhired, said, “It is wonderfulgetting to know the residents andabsorb all of their wisdom.”

The role of a nurse is patientadvocate, guardian angel, healtheducator, and communicator. Weare so blessed to have this groupof caring individuals who helpheal our seniors with their heartsand hands.

Thanks to our nurse team;your healthcare needs willalways be met!

-Maureen

These ladies cut out coupons todonate to the food pantry!

Thank You!A HUGE thank you to

everyone who brought in fooditems for our Red Hat LadiesFood Drive. We were able todonate over 90 perishable fooditems to the Palatine FoodPantry, along with over 100coupons that the ladies“clipped” for the food drive.

These ladies checked for expiredfood items and broken containers.

Under the Big Top!Step right up...these were the

words of the day! Our residentsand several staff and familymembers enjoyed a beautifulsummer day at our 6th AnnualCarnival. We had 14 booths,including the ever popularHugging Booth, Arm Wrestle “DaBelmont Kid” (who looked a lotlike our driver Bob), a FortuneTeller/Palm Reader (who lookedlike our driver Susan), plus 11carnival games to play that surelytested our luck and skill. Manyresidents and visitors went homewith some neat balloon creationsthanks to our “roaming” balloonman! Everyone enjoyed thepopcorn, sno-cones, andPopsicles. Many residents enjoyedsitting under the “cooling station.”We had 24 volunteers this yearwhich contributed to the successof this year’s carnival! Everyoneenjoyed trading in their winningtickets for an array of prizes. Theevent then culminated with ourannual water balloon toss - manythanks to Bob for taking all thehits from our “little” visitors!

Camelia & Estelle with our “clown”!

Tony wrestling “Da Belmont Kid!”

Joe had him beat!

Babe won the arm wrestle!

Ben R. enjoying his grandkids!

Elaine & Gladys got hugs fromMaureen at the “Hugging Booth!”

Ann & Martin had lots of FUN!

Nora’s family enjoyed the day!

Blanche had her fortune told!

Blossom knocked them all down!

Iris and the clown had a FUN day!

Belmont Village Scene

Joan Finke’s family not onlyvolunteered but also enjoyed the

carnival as well!Jane looked smashing in her hat!

Emma, Arlene, & Myrna enjoyed“clowning around!”

Adamarie & her family enjoyed theirday at the carnival!

Hey Bob, which one should I give tothe kids for the Balloon toss?

“Da Belmont Kid” (alias, Bob) withsome of his groupies that used him

for target practice!

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