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13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Tel 480-945-3600 • Fax 480-945-3676

Belmont Village at Scottsdale

July 2016

Our Team

Executive DirectorTim Cowen

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Director of Resident CareServices

Emily Dawson, R.N., [email protected]

Community RelationsCharmaine Roberts

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Community RelationsChristy Edwards

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Activity Programs CoordinatorSarah Speratos

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Memory Programs Coord.Janina Phinao

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Human Resource GeneralistCarrie Valverde

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Building EngineerSteve Frye

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Chef/ManagerTravis Vierthaler

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Tim’s Corner

Chef Travis, Sous Chef John andExec. Director Tim Cowen say“Happy Independence day!”

Old Glory!‘Old Glory’ waves proudly at

Belmont Village, twenty-fourhours/day. We keep an eye on itto make sure she doesn’t showsigns of fatigue. But even if OldGlory becomes a bit tattered,weathered or worn, it will stillfly proudly. Even if it develops afew tears or ragged edges, it stillspeaks to us. What does it say toyou? Among other things, to me,our flag says: sacrifice, freedom,dedication, resolve andindependence. The price paid forthe freedoms we enjoy shouldnever be taken for granted. Ourremembrances of andthanksgiving for those who paidthe ultimate price should becelebrated daily, in addition toour Independence and Memorialholidays.

It dawned on me that like ourflag, all of us also may start to

show signs of wear and tear. Wemay become a bit tattered,weathered and worn, but we still‘fly proudly’ and our lives ‘speakvolumes.’ I hear you and loveyour stories and life histories.They are stories and lives filledwith accomplishment, dedication,sacrifice, appreciation andthankfulness. I hope you know thatyour lives are inspiring to those ofus on the staff.

Yes, ‘it’s a Grand Old Flag, it’s ahigh flying flag’...and so are eachof you!

July is a very busy month. Forsure, we will have hightemperatures and the monsoons,haboobs and who knows whatelse, will come our way. We havemany wonderful activitiesplanned. The message thismonth is simple and yetcomplex: keep on flying proudly &bravely! Old Glory mayoccasionally be ‘FadedGlory’...but it’s still Glory!

A resident at one of our sistercommunities has a plaque in herhome. It reads: Live Well...LaughOften...Love Much. Great advice.And to that I’d add: KeepLearning! Because of sacrificesmade, we have the opportunity toLive, Laugh, Love and Learn...andthat’s a ‘wow’!Be safe & have a great month of July!

Resident Birthdays02 Natalie S.04 Mary Gladden06 Priscilla C.06 Max L.13 Jerry G.17 Roland T.30 Dr. Jack M.

Employee Birthdays05 Kandie D.05 Yamile R. (Sever)15 John G. (PAL)17 Hanan K. (PAL)18 John G. (Sous Chef)22 Thana B. (LVN)27 Patti J.

Happy Birthday John!

Resident MonthlyBirthday Party

Join us for our monthlycelebration of all those born inJuly. The birthday luncheon willbe July 29th, Friday, at 12:00noon, in Josephine’s Kitchen.Please RSVP your guests with theconcierge or by calling (480)945-3600.

M nth

Team Memberof the

John Gatluak

Congratulations, John, our Julyemployee of the month. Whenour residents hear “John is comingin tonight” we see nothing butsmiles and hear nothing butcompliments on his work.

Van and her cat Cricket

Cricket is our pet of the month.She is a 4 year old cat that Vanfound on the side of the road as akitten. Cricket’s enjoyed her life asa barn kitty for 3 years and is nowenjoying her luxurious life atBelmont Village. She is a gorgeouscat with 3 colors and soft fluffyfur. Stop by and say hello to Van& Cricket.

July OutingsWed. 6th: Movie Outing to be announced. We will most likely go to

Harkins theatres on Shea Blvd.Wed. 13th: Mimi’s Café at Desert Ridge Mall for lunch. Leaving

at 11:00.Wed. 20th: Shopping at Target. Bring your credit cards and cash and

shop until you.... can’t shop anymore. We will leave at 1:30 pm.Wed 27th: Dinner outing to Red Lobster. Leaving at 4:00 pm.

Sign Up With the Concierge for These Outings andPlease Make Time to Enjoy All We Have to Offer

Within the Community

Storied LivesMaddie and a group of her

classmates attending DesertMountain High School will beinterviewing some of our residentsto learn about their exciting lives.Those who are interviewed willthen have their story presented infront of their friends andneighbors at Belmont Village.Only 8 participants will be chosento keep the program under anhour. We are so excited to be apart of this project and lookforward to hearing some greatstories. Join us for our closingceremony planned in Novemberto listen in on the incredible lifejourney of our residents (We knowALL of you have amazing stories toshare which is why we plan onhaving this special event again inthe future).

“My name is Maddie O’Rourke

and I have been a Girl Scout for 7years. Currently, I am 14 andgoing into my sophomore year inhigh school. I am working withStoried Lives to get my GoldAward. Together, we hope to tellabout the lives of as many eldersas possible! I have always had aclose relationship with mygrandparents so I really enjoyworking with the oldergeneration.”

Activity Highlightsfor July

• Mosaic art class.• Gardening Club makes

miniature landscapes• Sand Bottle Craft.• Silver Rose the comedian

will come and make uslaugh.

• Kelly the singing mechanicis back by populardemand.

• Water Aerobics willcontinue to be 3 timesa week.

• Display and Discuss: atime to share and learnabout our neighbors.

• Computer class is also atime to get help with yourcell phone questions

July BrainteaserCan you guess which resident

has a 174 piece miniature shoecollection?

Comedy the OldFashioned Way

Love to laugh? On Saturday,July 16th, we welcomecomedian Silver Rose toBelmont Village! Silver’s uniqueshow is unlike any stand-upcomedy you have seen. Blendingher own funny stories withone-liners from the comedygreats, Silver utilizes moderntechnology, showing photosand videos that enhance theexperience and make the showmore enjoyable. A Phoenixresident, Silver has been makingpeople laugh since 4th grade.Author of many comedy booksincluding You’re the Reason OurKids are Ugly, and Women WhoJoke Too Much, she is 2ndgeneration funny. Sheremembers jokes she heard 40years ago but can’t rememberwhere she lives!

DETAILS: Saturday, July 16th,at 1:30 pm, in the Town Hall.

July 2016JK Josephine's Kitchen CL Center for LearningTH Town Hall P Swimming PoolGR Great Room 3 3rd FloorB Bistro Mind Body Awareness

HP Hemingway Parlor A Must See!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayMuriel, Joann, Betty, Verna, Myra,Dolores

Water Aerobics

Water Aerobic class times maychange due to extreme heat

conditions.

Theresa Loved Helping in Craft Class 19:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Parkinson’s ExerciseClass

2:00 HP Scrabble4:00 HP Dominoes6:00 TH Evening Movie

29:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga

10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle2:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with Kelly the singingmechanic

3:15 TH Bingo with Stan6:00 TH Evening Movie

38:30 Church Transportation8:45 CL Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Exercises with Dolores

S.2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie3:00 P Swim Class4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie

Independence Day 49:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 B Hearing aid checks

1:00 Errands/ Transportation1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 GR Live Entertainment with

David Grimes6:00 TH PBS 4th of July Special

58:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit1:30 3 Mahjong1:30 HP Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Reminiscence with Laurie3:00 P Water Aerobics with Sarah6:00 TH Evening Movie

69:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All Day9:30 B Az MediQuip tune up day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Skip Bo Card Game

1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie4:00 TH Book Club Meeting6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda

78:30 Dr. Appointment

Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:15 TH Jeopardy2:00 P Water Aerobics3:00 GR Happy Hour with Jay

Ferris6:00 TH Evening Movie

89:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 B Jani Jewelry Sale10:00 TH Parkinson’s Exercise Class

1:30 TH Music Therapy with Sunjoo2:00 HP Scrabble4:00 HP Dominoes6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle1:30 TH Bingo with resident Frank

M.3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with Scott & Susie6:00 TH Evening Movie

108:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Exercises with Dolores



10:00 CL Computer Class1:00 Errands/ Transportation1:30 CL Bible Study2:00 HP Poker with Stan4:00 GR MBA Club Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie

128:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit1:00 B Hearing Aid Checks1:30 3 Mahjong1:30 TH Craft Class: Mosaic trivets3:00 P Water Aerobics with Sarah3:30 TH Bluebonnet’s Women’s Club6:00 TH Evening Movie

139:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All

Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit


1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda

148:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Today’s Chronicle andactivity review

2:00 P Water Aerobics3:00 GR Happy Hour with April Yeager

singing6:00 TH Evening Movie





10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle1:30 TH Silver Rose the Comedian

is here!3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with Paul Lubben6:00 TH Evening Movie

178:30 Church Transportation8:45 B Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Exercises with Dolores



10:00 CL Computer Class10:30 TH Artsy Smartsy making chalk

pastel desert landscapes1:00 Errands/ Transportation1:30 CL Bible Study2:00 HP Poker with Stan3:30 TH Men & Mondays6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 GR Jim Grey sings for us1:30 HP Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Art Revolution painting class1:30 3 Mahjong3:00 P Water Aerobics with Sarah6:00 TH Evening Movie

209:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit9:30 B Az MediQuip tune up day


1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:30 TH Miniature Landscaped

gardens6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda


10:00 TH Scattergories1:30 TH Spelling Bee2:00 P Water Aerobics3:00 GR Happy Hour with Todd on

accordion4:00 TH Spiritual Activity6:00 TH Evening Movie





10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle1:30 TH Bingo with resident Stan3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with MJ Moore6:00 TH Evening Movie

248:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Exercises with Dolores S.2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie3:00 P Swim Class4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles

318:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Exercises with Dolores S.2:00 TH Bingo with Jamie3:00 P Swim Class4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles


10:00 CL Computer Class1:00 Errands/ Transportation1:30 CL Bible Study2:00 TH Jewish Service with Hannah2:00 HP Poker with Stan2:30 HP Sand bottle Craft4:00 GR Welcome Committee Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie

268:30 Dr. Appointment

Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit1:30 HP Kings in the Corner1:30 3 Mahjong3:00 P Water Aerobics with

Sarah6:00 TH Book Club Movie

279:00 Guinea Pig Pet Therapy All

Day9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 HP Skip Bo Card Game10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda


10:15 TH Chef Chat1:30 TH Reminiscence with Laurie2:00 P Water Aerobics3:00 GR Happy Hour with Anna

Chepikova4:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 TH Evening Movie



12:00 JK Resident Monthly BirthdayParty



10:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle2:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with Les Koel3:15 TH Bingo with resident Frank

M.6:00 TH Evening Movie

TRANSPORTATIONMonday

9:30 a.m. Neighborhood ScenicDrive

1–4 p.m. ErrandsTuesday

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments

WednesdayAssisted Living Outing Day

Check CalendarThursday

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments

FridayCircle of Friends Outing Day

Check CalendarSaturday

9 a.m.–4 p.m. ErrandsSunday

8 a.m.–NoonChurch Transportation

Transportation MemoTo better serve those within

our community we request thatall transportation requests comein as early as possible. Minimum48 hour notice. Belmont Villageoffers wheelchair andambulatory transportationprovided by two drivers with acombined experience of 42years. All transportation requestsstart with the concierge at480-945-3600. For further orimmediate transportation needs,please contact Sarah Speratos(Activity Coordinator) at480-689-1052.

Mary Jane and her dog,Max. They can often befound hard at work onthe 2nd floor.

Dog Days of SummerWith our summer reaching record setting

triple digits our staff want to remind you tostay hydrated!

For our residents with pets, please take carewhen walking outside. Try early morning orearly evening walks, utilize the cool grassinstead of the hot cement and drink plentyof water.

Please be advised our weekly outings may becancelled or changed due to extreme heatconditions. Please call Sarah Speratos (ActivityCoordinator) for updates at 480-689-1052

From the Desk of EmilyDawson, DRCS, R.N.

Improving Memory TipsMake time for friends and funWhen you think of ways to

improve memory, do you think of“serious” activities such aswrestling with the New YorkTimes crossword puzzle ormastering chess strategy? Or domore lighthearted pastimes—hanging out with friends orenjoying a funny movie—come tomind? If you’re like most of us, it’sprobably the former. Butcountless studies show that a lifethat’s full of friends and funcomes with cognitive benefits.

Healthy relationships: theultimate memory booster?

Humans are highly socialanimals. We’re not meant tosurvive, let alone thrive, inisolation. Relationships stimulateour brains—in fact, interacting

with others may be the best kindof brain exercise.

Research shows that havingmeaningful relationships and astrong support system are vital notonly to emotional health, but alsoto brain health. In one recentstudy from the Harvard School ofPublic Health, for example,researchers found that people withthe most active social lives had theslowest rate of memory decline.

Laughter is good for yourbrain

You’ve heard that laughter isthe best medicine, and that holdstrue for the brain as well as thebody. Unlike emotionalresponses, which are limited tospecific areas of the brain,laughter engages multiple regionsacross the whole brain.

Pay attention to children andemulate them. They are theexperts on playing, taking lifelightly, and laughing.

News Janina PhinaoMemory Program

CoordinatorMeet our new “neighborhood

greeter”. You will most likely seehim on the weekends. Either way,how can you resist that smile?

Yuki

Good Boy!Is someone in your home

begging for a treat? Come see us!We have doggie biscuits in theoffice for your fur-children! This isa pet-friendly community, and welove to meet and greet all of ourresidents—four legs or two. Stopby anytime and grab a treat to go!

Declaration DetailsAs freedom rings this Fourth of

July, explore these facts about theDeclaration of Independence.

Initial autograph. John Hancock,president of the ContinentalCongress, was the first to sign thedocument. His signature is thelargest, and the term “JohnHancock” remains a commonexpression for a signature.

Striking script. Historians sayTimothy Matlack, clerk to thesecretary of the Congress, is mostlikely the scribe who wrote out thefamous script using a quill penand ink.

Dirty details. The bottom leftcorner of the document is marredby a handprint whose story andidentification are unknown. It,along with other soiling, has beenleft alone rather than risk damageby attempting to clean it.

Safe storage. During World WarII, the declaration was movedfrom the Library of Congress andstored at Fort Knox. In 1952, itwas transferred to its permanenthome, the National Archives inWashington, D.C., where it ishoused in a state-of-the-art case,designed to protect the antiqueparchment.

Colonial copies. Paper copies ofthe declaration were printed onthe night of July 4 to bedistributed throughout theColonies. Only 26 of theseversions exist today, and most areheld in museums.

Pet Therapy comes in all shapesand SIZES. No matter what stylethey all bring smiles to ourresidents.

Beverly & Mary Ellen enjoyed theafternoon’s activities.

Elmo surely enjoyed his birthday, ormaybe it was just the oversizedcupcake we surprised him with!

Village Scene

Doris has a contagious smile! Bluebonnets out for lunch Alexandra and Minnie in craft class

Frank hard at work on our puzzles Welcome to Belmont Village Don! Water Aerobics class 3 times a week

13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Lic. AL8622C

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