500 S. Winchester Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128 • Phone 408-984-4767 • Fax 408-984-0767

Belmont Village of San Jose

May 2013

Our Team

Scott AmbroseExecutive Directorsambrose@belmontvillage.comEloisa AbayanDirector Resident Care Serviceseabayan@belmontvillage.comMuhamed BurekBuilding Engineermburek@belmontvillage.comJose SpeedeCommunity Relationsjspeede@belmontvillage.comPeggy BulgerCommunity Relationspbulger@belmontvillage.comRadhika SinghActivity Programs Coordinatorrsingh@belmontvillage.comNancy BessMemory Programs Coordinatornbess@belmontvillage.comJosue DominguezChef Managerjdomingu@belmontvillage.comNancy VaughanHuman Resourcesnvaughan@belmontvillage.com

Scott’s CornerIntroductionMay has always been one of my

favorite months. The weather can’tbe beat and we get to pay tributeto our mothers and our nurses.

Mothers & NursesTenneva Jordan wisely said, “A

mother is a person who seeingthere are only four pieces of piefor five people, promptlyannounces she never did carefor pie.”

Victor Hugo wrote: “She brokethe bread into two fragments andgave them to her children, whoate with eagerness. ‘She hath keptnone for herself,’ grumbled thesergeant. ‘Because she is nothungry,’ said a soldier. ‘No,’ saidthe sergeant, ‘because she isa mother.’”

In the world of senior living, inaddition to celebrating mothers,we also celebrate our nursesduring the month of May. As wereflect on our mothers and nurses,it’s impossible to miss the manycommon characteristics that theyshare. Good mothers and nursesare compassionate. In theircompassion they show sympathyand a strong desire to alleviatesuffering. All good mothers andnurses will be challenged at timeseven when they know that thecare or medicine they arerecommending is in our best

interest. With compassion they“nudge” us in the right directionand make sure we receive the carewe need. Good mothers andnurses are selfless. Whether it’sstaying up in the middle of thenight to soothe or reassure orworking tirelessly until we aresafely resting, they put our needsahead of their own.

At Belmont Village of San Jose,we are fortunate to be surroundedby so many good mothers andnurses. Please join me this monthin honoring and expressingappreciation to the mothers andnurses in our lives.

AnnouncementsDue to her dedication to

innovative programming andquality care for seniors withdementia, our Memory ProgramCoordinator Nancy Bess has beenrecognized and selected toparticipate in the 2013 MemoryBridge Training Retreat.Scott’s Corner continued on page 6.

Scott presenting Peggy and Josuewith their awards.

May BirthdaysResident Birthdays

May 1 Billie RoweMay 2 George ReyesMay 3 Alberta RothMay 4 Marie PitchfordMay 7 Dolores GemmellMay 8 Estelle SarkisianMay 9 Charlotte PeddyMay 11 Sally RandazzoMay 17 Lillian CanarioMay 19 Charlene MandellMay 20 Chris ChristophersonMay 21 Eleanor CraigMay 22 Bogie CiothMay 22 Marianne MorrisseyMay 24 George JackelMay 24 Patti ProvenzanoMay 25 Anne RichardsonMay 27 Laura KrawczykMay 27 Mary LewisMay 27 Helen RoachMay 27 Helen Tyler

May Birthday LunchPlease join us onFriday, May 31,at 11:30 a.m.

in Josephine’s Kitchen.

Staff BirthdaysMay 2 Vilma DunaMay 4 Kidist AlemuMay 8 Erica GaskaMay 13 Lailani ReyesMay 23 Danny BautistaMay 25 Felicia MendozaMay 26 Eloisa AbayanMay 29 Josue DominguezMay 31 Clinton Johnson

A Friendly Reminder...For the consideration of all

visitors and guests, please do notleave your vehicle unattended inthe front of the building. This is a

loading zone only. Thank you.

Welcome to BelmontVillage!!!Irene Ching

Marjorie CarpenterBill Riney

Roy & Yasuko Takaki

Welcome WagonOrientation and Lunch

Join us onThursday, May 2

11 a.m. Orientation: 7 Fl.11:30 a.m. Luncheon:

Josephine’s Kitchen**All new residents and WelcomeCommittee members are invited

to lunch.

Zach Kane, Concierge

Employee of the MonthZachary Kane, also known to us as Zach, has

worked at Belmont Village for two and a halfyears. Starting as a server he has transitionedinto a concierge and has had tremendousgrowth. He enjoys being with the residents andlistening to all their stories. Zach likes to relax,watch football and baseball, and hang out withhis friends. Recently, Zach has found a passionto know more about breweries and is learningto brew on his own. Zach’s future endeavors areto grow within the company.

**Upcoming Eventsand Activities**

Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 12

Two-Seating Brunch11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

**All guests must R.S.V.P. withconcierge desk no later than

May 9. Space is limited!!!

Cinco de MayoSunday, May 5

Be on the lookout for specialevents!!!

Education Seminar SeriesTopic: Quail and Manna in

Wilderness of SpacePresenter: Mission Controller

C.C. CulverThursday, May 2, 16 and 30

@ 6:45 p.m.Town Hall

*DRCS News*

Memorial Day BBQMonday, May 27

Two-Seating Lunch11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

**All guests must R.S.V.P. withconcierge desk no later thanMay 23. Space is limited!!!

**May Outings**May 1: Out to Lunch

May 8: Out to the MoviesMay 15: Out to Target

May 22: Picnic in the ParkMay 29: Out to Santa Cruz

**Please sign up at the conciergedesk, first-come, first-served basis.Space is limited. Check monthly

calendar for departure times.

Scenic DrivesFridays at 3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays at1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

*Please sign up at the concierge desk.

**MBA EVENTS**

MBA MeetingMonday, May 6

3:30 p.m.Town Hall

MBA ActivitiesRemember: All MBA activities are

underlined on the monthlycalendar.

Please see Radhika Singh, ActivityPrograms Coordinator,

for information on joining theMBA Club.

**Chef News**

Chef ChatWednesday, May 1

2:00 p.m.Town Hall

Chef Demo With JosueFriday, May 31

2:30 p.m.Josephine’s Kitchen

Calendar Key

GR=Great Room(First Floor)JK=Josephine’s

Kitchen (First Floor)LC=Learning Center

(Fifth Floor)CFLE=Center forLife Enhancement

(Fourth Floor)5th=Beauty Salon6th=Town Hall (TH)7th=Bistro

SpiritualOfferings

Catholic MassCatholic Service

Sunday Monday Tuesday

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

Cinco de Mayo 5

9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Brain Trivia-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Don’t Forget the Lyrics-1st2:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Movie Matinee-6th6:30 Bingo-1st

69:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Outdoor Stroll-O1:00 Shopping: Longs andBanks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Market Place Open-5th2:30 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th3:30 MBA Meeting-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Memory Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Jenga-1st6:30 Bunco Night-1st

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9:30 Church Outings-O11:00 & 1:00 Mother’s DayBrunch-J/K1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:00 Scrabble-1st2:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Movie Matinee-6th6:30 Bingo-1st

139:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Jenga-1st1:00 Shopping: Longs andBanks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Computer Training-5th2:30 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Council Meeting-7th10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Mind Your Mind-6th3:30 Dancerise-6th6:30 Bunco Night-1st

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9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Card Games-1st2:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Movie Matinee-6th6:30 Bingo-1st

209:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Outdoor Stroll-O1:00 Shopping: Longs andBanks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Market Place Open-5th2:30 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-1st10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-1st2:30 Healthful Bites-7th3:00 Mind Your Mind-1st3:30 Don’t Forget the Lyrics-1st6:30 Bunco Night-1st

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9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Memory Card Game-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:00 Scrabble-1st2:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Movie Matinee-6th6:30 Bingo-1st

279:30 Feel the Burn-6th11:00 & 1:00 Memorial DayBBQ-J/K1:00 Shopping: Longs-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st2:30 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th3:30 Math Minds-1st6:30 Poker Night-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Memory Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Jenga-1st6:30 Bunco Night-1st

May 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Welcome CommitteeMeeting-7th11:00 Out to Lunch-O2:00 Chef Chat-6th2:00 Shopping- Walgreens-O2:30 Music Appreciation W/Scott-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Nancy &Eloisa-1st6:30 Blackjack-1st

29:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th11:00 New ResidentOrientation-7th11:30 Welcome Wagon-J/K1:15 Bingo-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/Alligator Performance-J/K6:45 Education Seminar W/C.C. Culver-6th

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9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Catholic Mass- 6th1:30 YAHP Performance-1st1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:30 PB & J Sandwiches-1st3:00 Bridge Class-7th3:00 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Armchair Travel-6th

49:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: Dollar Tree-O10:30 Sudoku- 1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 New Beginnings ChristianChurch-6th3:00 Snack W/ Danny KennedyPerformance-J/K7:00 Movie Night-6th

89:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:15 Computer Training-5th10:30 Shopping-Walgreens andBanks-O1:00 Out to the Movies-O1:30 Book Club-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:30 Gardening Club W/Eloisa-7th6:30 Blackjack-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/ Bev atthe Piano Performance-1st6:30 Puzzles-1st

109:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Walk to Starbucks-O2:00 Mark WatsonPerformance-J/K2:30 Fruit Smoothies-1st3:00 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Bridge Class-7th6:30 Card Games-1st6:30 Armchair Travel-6th

119:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: TJ Maxx-O10:30 Sudoku- 1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Snack W/ Rick RekoonPerformance-J/K7:00 Movie Night-6th

159:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Out to Target-O1:30 Resident Meeting-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Nancy &Eloisa-1st3:30 Ken SosaPerformance-J/K6:30 Blackjack-1st

169:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th11:30 Men’s Luncheon-7th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/Kimberlye GoldPerformance-1st6:45 Education Seminar W/C.C. Culver-6th

179:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Outdoor Stroll-O2:00 Ann CorrazziPerformance-1st2:30 Milkshakes-1st3:00 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Bridge Class-7th6:30 Card Games-1st6:30 Armchair Travel-6th

189:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: BurlingtonCoat Factory-O10:30 Brain Trivia-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Furry Friends Visit-1st7:00 Movie Night-6th

229:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th9:30 Shopping- Walgreens andBanks-O10:30 Picnic in the Park-O1:30 Book Club W/ Delilah-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Nancy &Eloisa-1st6:30 Blackjack-1st

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9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th11:30 MBA Luncheon-7th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/ YAHPPerformance-1st6:30 Puzzles-1st

249:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Outdoor Stroll-O2:00 Paulette ReNeePerformance-1st2:30 Pizza Bites-1st3:00 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Bridge Class-7th6:30 Card Games-1st6:30 Armchair Travel-6th

259:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: TraderJoe’s-O10:30 Sudoku-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Snacks W/ Carol ThorsenPerformance-J/K7:00 Movie Night-6th

299:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Out to Santa Cruz-O10:30 Memory Card Game-1st2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Nancy &Eloisa-1st3:30 Gardening Club W/Eloisa-7th6:30 Blackjack-1st

309:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th10:30 Don’t Forget theLyrics-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/ EddieWilliams Performance-1st6:45 Education Seminar W/C.C. Culver-6th

319:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:00 Healthy Rhythms: DrumCircle-6th11:30 Birthday Lunch-J/K1:30 Brad BryantPerformance-1st2:30 Chef Demo W/ Josue-1st3:00 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Bridge Class-7th6:30 Card Games-1st6:30 Armchair Travel-6th

*** All Activities Are Subject toChange. Please See DailyCalendar for Changes. ***

Scott’s CornerContinued...

Nationally, only twelvememory care professionals werechosen to take part in this year’sretreat where they will learnabout ways to better connectpeople with dementia with theirfamily, friends, and localcommunity. This is awell-deserved recognition and agreat reminder of how fortunatewe are to have such a talentedMemory Program Coordinatorat our community.Congratulations, Nancy!

We are also excited toannounce a recent promotionfor our Activity ProgramCoordinator Radhika Singh.Radhika first came to BelmontVillage as a server in Josephine’sKitchen and has workedextremely hard in each positionshe has held. As a result of herconsistent performance andcontinued growth anddevelopment, she has beenselected as Belmont Village’snewest Executive Director inTraining. Great job, Radhika!

Please join me incongratulating these twotalented women.

Have a great month!Scott

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables

Drink plenty of water

Exercise 20 minutes a day

Get enough sleep

See your health care provider regularly

*COF News*During the month of May, the

Circle of Friends will be travelingto Belmont Villages in California,Arizona, Texas, Georgia, andIllinois. Mostly this will be doneby looking at photographs,learning facts and writing letters topen pals but we will also take aspecial trip in our van to theSunnyvale Belmont Village. There,we will meet the residents andhopefully make some new friends.The Sunnyvale residents will alsocome visit us here at the San JoseBV for an Ice Cream Social. Pleasecheck the calendar for specificdates and times.

*Neighborhood News*May 25 is National Ice Cream

Day and we plan toenthusiastically celebrate in theNeighborhood. And there is nobetter way to observe this notableholiday than by eating yummy icecream sundaes and listening togreat music performed by Beverlyat the piano. Family and Friendsare invited to join us. Pleasecontact Nancy Bess atnbess@belmontvillage.com or at(408) 984-4767 for moreinformation.

*DRCS News*

Important to Keep inMind DuringSummer Time

Summer time is a season of theyear where you can have lots offun doing outdoor activities. Sunexposure is important for humanbeings. Vitamin D is produced inthe skin when it is exposed toultraviolet B radiation andvitamin D places a key role in theabsorption of calcium.

Even though sun is good in ourlives, it is important to followsome precautions to protect ourskin and eyes.

Sun protection is the mostimportant so you don’t get asunburn. People with fairer skin,lighter hair, and lighter eyes oftenneed stronger sun block than theirdarker counterparts. Everyoneshould wear a sunscreen with SPFof 15 or higher with abroad-spectrum agent (protectsagainst UVA and UVB). Somemoisturizers have an SPF, but notall. Check the label.

People tend to under-applysunscreen. Put on enough to coveryour entire body, no matter howmuch time it takes and don’tforget your scars. You can’tskimp!!! Sunscreen takes 15 to 20minutes to kick into high gear, soapply it before you leave thehouse. Re-apply frequently,especially after swimming.

Sun exposure has been linked

to cataract formation and maypossibly cause maculardegeneration.

To protect the eyes fromharmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, youneed to make sure your regularglasses and sunglasses have 100%UV protection. This is completelyseparate from any tint. The fact isyou can have clear lenses with UVcoating that will protect you fromthe harmful rays of the sun.UV protective glasses do morethan protect against cataracts andother eye diseases. UV rays canalso cause growths on the eye’ssurface that are called apterygial.This sun damage, which canappear as yellow bumps on theeye’s surface, can decrease visionand require surgery.

UV 400 reduces the exposure ofthe eye, the surface of the eye, thelens, and the retina from UV light.If you buy over-the-countersunglasses, look for the words“UV absorbing.”

Also, don’t forget to drinkenough water. Hydration is veryimportant to keep our bodieshealthy. There is a fine linebetween how heat affects mostadults and how it can affect theelderly in a more profound way. Itis extremely important for seniorcitizens to practice a gradualacclimatization to heat that putsemphasis on hydration.

Always check with your doctorfor more specific indications tosurvive through this summer!!!!

Resident ServicesFitness Center Hours

Monday-Friday8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Beauty Shop HoursWith Rachel

Tuesday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Full-Service Salon

Including cuts (for men andwomen), color, shampoo, set,

permanents and manicures

Transportation

Daniel Rodriguez, Driver

Schedule transportation at theConcierge Desk. Transportation is a

first-come, first-served basis.**Mon. mornings, Tues. and

Thurs. are designated doctor days.

Angelica Banda, Driver

Belmont Village Scene

Beverly and Billie at Chevy’s. Jose and Dolores

Elena and family

Mary and Mark during the brunch.The gang’s all here!

Happy Easter!

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