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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

[email protected]

THERESE FARLEYACTIVITY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X107

[email protected] GERSON

MEMORY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X123

[email protected] VAN MIDDLESWORTHHUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

[email protected]

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


10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Stone Age Doc7:00 SR Evening Movie


10:30 A Walk in the Park1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR TED Talks; Ideas Worth


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


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


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


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


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


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


10:30 P Aqua Aerobics1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:30 GR Glenn Kramer at the Piano;

Name that Tune!7:00 SR Evening Movie


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


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


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


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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