5881 El Palomino Dr. • Riverside, CA 92509 • (951) 685-3333

January 2012

Christina Matsumoto-Executive Director

Happy New Year Everyone!Welcome 2012

Can you believe it is already 2012! I still tryto write 1999 and wonder where did the timego. I can hardly believe how fast this year went.

Many people at the new year makeresolutions. They sometimes put a lot of effortto accomplish this resolution. I for one try totake better care of myself, exercise and watchwhat I eat. I can usually get through the yearwatching what I eat, But since I really do notlike to exercise that usually gets thrown to thewayside. This year I am resolving to stayhydrated. I have been told the more hydratedyou are the younger you look. Your skin stayssupple and radiant. Your brain can retaininformation better and you can fightillnesses better.

What about you? Are any of you making aresolution? I would love to know what it is...come share so we can help each other keep toour resolutions!

Thank you for making 2011 a great year! Ilook forward to spending this next year witheach of you. Happy New Year!

Emeritus Family SpotlightEmeritus is known for hiring some of the most

dedicated, compassionate individuals in the seniorliving industry. Every day, they live the Emeritus FamilyValues. We are grateful for their service and teamwork,for their integrity and responsiveness and mostimportantly, for honoring the dignity of our residentsand always striving to exceed their expectations.

Emeritus Family Values. These values are upheld byall of our employees in their commitment to ourresidents and loved ones.

As a member of the Emeritus family ...• I welcome, smile at and greet everyone I have

contact with.• I am a good listener and I communicate honestly

with others.• I take pride in my appearance and in the

appearance of our Emeritus home.• I am responsive to resident and family choices.• I strive to exceed the expectations of all those I

come in contact with.• I am a problem solver by taking ownership of

issues and searching for solutions.• I make a difference every day.

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TransportationInformation

Mondays and Wednesdaysare for local doctor office andhospital appointments ONLY.

(Unless it is an emergency.)Tuesdays: Are for “Out-of-town”

doctor appointments.Thursdays: Are set aside for

community outings.Sundays: Outings are to your

local churches for worship; localshopping ONLY after churchoutings are completed.

Fridays and Saturdays:Community transportation notavailable.

Please Note: If your healthprovider gives you a newappointment card, please inform usat the front desk right away toensure transportation for futureappointments.

*For after hours(8 p.m.–6 a.m.), please call thecommunity cell phone at (951)334-4519.

Positive Thought“Don’t let what you cannot

do interfere with what you cando.” —John Wooden

“Our Family IsCommitted to Yours”

Photo Memories &Friendship in 2011 at

Villa De Anza

‘I Have a Dream ... ’Martin Luther King Jr. was

born on Jan. 15, 1929.

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Resident Council Elections

The Kitchen Staff’s Weekly “Wear YourFavorite Apron Day.” Waitstaff iswearing their homemade aprons.

Emeritus Region 4 “ALL-STAR CHOIR”

Outdoor Campfire & S’mores

Block Parties Around theWorld of VDA

Joan and Frank enjoying the festivities

Dancing The Conga in Mexico at VDA

Florence & Mariam at our VDA cruise

Resident Birthdays:Norman Paparo 01/02John Wolke 01/06Casey Vincent 01/07Mayme Cliver 01/12Elvera Denti 01/17Jame Cliver 01/21Pauline Ewers 01/26Sara Coco 01/28Violet Brusa 01/29Barbara De Camp 01/29Dorothy Borders 01/31

Resident Anniversaries!Sandy Makshanoff 01/31/07Alice Santisteban 01/30/11Isabel Walters 01/31/06Sarah Coco 01/31/09Lucy Soto 01/18/03Julie Barnaby 01/20/11Gladys Crismer 01/26/07Doris Babshaw 01/31/06

Staff BirthdaysJanie Adame 01/07Kimberly Ruiz 01/17Elizabeth Brinkly 01/18Irene Valdez 01/29Michelle Spencer 01/29

Staff AnniversariesChristina Valenzuela 01/05/07Perla Aquino 01/06/06Eugenia Aglugub 01/09/09Michelle Spencer 01/10/11Socorra Pastrana 01/24/05Linda Hastings 01/27/06

January 2012

ResidentAppreciation ABCs

B is for Being herewith us

E is for Exceeding ourexpectations

S is for Sharing thegood times

T is for our ThanksR is for Respecting your

neighborsE is for ExtraordinaryS is for being so SpecialI is for Impressing us

with your talentsD is for Doing your

part to help outE is for making us Eager

to come to workN is for your

NeighborlinessT is for TerrificS is for Spectacular!

News & UpdatesThere’s always plenty

going on at every EmeritusSenior Living communityand we want everyresident to feel included inthe action. You’ll findeverything you need toknow to stay in the loopin the News & Updatessection. Here, you’ll findimportant announcementsand other news to keepyou posted on thehappenings in thecommunity so you’ll neverhave to wonder what’sgoing on.

Sunday Monday TuesdayNew Year’s Day 19:30-Church Services - O10:15-Exercise With Staff-AR10:45-Trivia Time-AR2:00-Bingo With Staff-AR3:00-Table Games-L3:00-Pretty Nails-FD7:00-Bible Study With Steve &Olga-AR“I never think of the future - itcomes soon enough.”Albert Einstein

2Nat. Motivation andInspiration Day9:45-News & Views-AR10:00-Music N’ Motion-AR11:00-January JeopardyTrivia-AR2:00-Quarter Bingo-AR3:00- Choir Practice-AR3:45-Hand Bell Club-AR7:00-Movie Night-MT

Mel Gibson’s Birthday (1956) 3

9:45-News With Your Views-AR10:00-Sittercise-AR11:00-Team Catch a Phrase1:45-Banking & Shopping-O2:00-Music Bingo-AR3:00-Choir Practice-AR4:00-Drama Club-L7:00- Movie Night-MT(Conspiracy Theory-R)

Elvis Presley’s BD (1935) 88:00-Trip to Flo’s Diner forBreakfast--O9:00-Community ChurchServices - O10:00-Exercise With Staff-AR10:30- Arts and Crafts WithKiersten Hemborg-AR2:00-Bingo W/Volunteer-AR3:00-Pretty Nails-FD7:00-Bible Study With Steve &Olga-AR

Nat. Clean Off Your Desk Day 9

9:45-News & Views-AR10:00-Catholic CommunionServices-L10:30-Music N’ Motion-AR11:00-January JeopardyTrivia-AR2:00-Dollar Bingo-AR3:00- Choir Practice-AR3:45-Hand Bell Club-AR

Share a Quote Day 10“Bring A Special Quote to Act.”9:45-News and You-AR10:00-Sittercise With Jake-AR11:00-Battle of the SexesGame1:45-Banking & Shopping-O2:00-Mystery Bingo-AR3:00-Choir Practice-AR4:00-Line Dancing Club-AR7:00-Bingo Night WithVolunteer-AR

Golden Globe Awards 158:30-Church Services-O10:30- Exercise W/Staff-AR1:30-Local Shopping-O2:00-Movie & Popcorn-MT(Ask for Assistance From FrontDesk)2:00-Bingo Hour W/Volunteer3:00-Pretty Nails/FrontDesk-FD6:45-Bible Study W/Olga &Steve-AR

Gulf War Begins (1991) 16

The Last Straw Day9:45-News & Views-AR10:00-Catholic CommunionServices-L10:30-Music N’ Motion-AR11:00-Team Jeopardy Trivia-AR2:00-10 Cent Bingo-AR3:00- Choir Practice-AR3:45-Hand Bell Club-AR

17Happy 90th Birthday, BettyWhite!9:45-News With Your Views-AR10:00-Sittercise-AR11:00-Team Catch a Phrase1:45-Banking & Shopping-O2:00-Music Bingo-AR3:00-Choir Practice-AR4:00-Drama Club-L7:00- Movie Night-MT(You Again-PG)

Celebration of Life Day 229:00-Community ChurchOuting-O10:30-Creative ExpressionsWith Kirstein-L2:00-Volunteer Bingo Game2:00-Movie Time-MT(Residents Ask forAssistance)3:00-Pretty Nails-FO7:00-Bible Study W/Steve &Olga-AR

Chinese New Year 239:45-News & Views-AR10:00-Catholic CommunionServices-10:30-Music N’ Motion-AR11:00-Team Trivia-AR2:00-Dollar Bingo-AR3:00- Choir Practice-AR3:45-Hand Bell Club-AR

“Education Is the Mother ofLeadership”-Wendell L. Willkie

National Compliment Day 2410:00-Sit to Be Fit-AR10:45-Nature Walk-AR11:00-Everyday Life Trivia-AR1:45-Banking & Shopping-O2:00- Crossword Fun-AR3:00-Poker Club-L7:00-Movie Night-MT“Happiness Does Not Consistin Pastimes and Amusementsbut in VirtuousActivities”-Aristotle

Curmudgeons Day 29

8:30-Church Services-O10:30- Exercise W/Staff-AR2:00-Movie & Popcorn-MT(Please Ask for Assistance)1:30-Local Shopping-O2:00-Bingo Hour W/Volunteer3:00-Pretty Nails/FrontDesk-FD7:00-Bible Study W/Steve &Olga-

Wear Something BackwardsDay

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Wear Something Backwards AllDay!9:45-News & Views-AR10:00-Catholic CommunionServices-L10:30-Music N’ Motion-AR11:00-Clue Trivia-AR2:00-Quarter Bingo-AR3:00- Choir Practice-AR3:45-Hand Bells Club-AR

31Inspire Your Heart With theArts Day9:45-News With Your Views-AR10:00-Sittercise-AR11:00-Let’s Paint Arts-AR1:45-Banking & Shopping-O2:00-Music Bingo-AR3:00-Choir Practice-AR4:00-Drama Club-L7:00- Movie Night-MT(HELP-Rated PG-13)

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWorld Hypnotism Day 4

9:45-News With Your Views10:15-Armchair Fitness-AR11:00-Activity Planning Meeting2:00-Bingo With Volunteer-AR3:00-Angel Choir Rehearsal-AR3:30-Cooking Pasta SaladClass-AR7:00-Movie Night-MT

5$5 A Day Minimum WageAnniv.(1914)9:45-News With Views-AR10:00-Arthritis FoundationExercises-AR11:00-Word Find “Happy NewYears”-AR2:00-Bingo With Volunteer-AR2:30-Choir Sings at Life HouseConvalescent Hospital7:00- Movie Night-MT

Epiphany or Twelfth Day 6

10:00-Chair - Chi W/Jake-AR11:00-Bowling Fun-AR2:00-Bingo With Volunteer-AR3:00-HAPPY HOURSOCIAL-SR“DRINK OF THE WEEK- TheLong Island Iced Tea”-Welcome New ResidentsRecognition Social!7:00-Evening Movie Night

7I’m Not Going to Take ItAnymore Day10:30- Exercise W/Staff-AR2:00-Movie &Popcorn-Residents’Choice-MT2:00-Bingo Hour With MaryS.-AR3:30-Pretty Nails/FrontDesk-FD6:45-Bible Study W/Phil-AR

Wacky WardrobeWednesday

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9:45-What’s in the News?-AR10:00-Sit Down & Tone Up-AR12:00-Welcome CommitteeMeeting Luncheon-MP1:00-Activity PlanningCommittee- 2:00-Gentleman &Ladies Billiards Party-MT3:30-Drama Club Meets-AR6:45-Movie Night-MT

Dozen Day Fun 12

9:30-Current Events -AR10:00- Exercises With Staff-AR10:30-Dozen Day Trivia-AR11:00-Out to San ManuelCasino & Bingo-O2:00-Music W/Stephen-AR3:00-Bingo With Volunteer4:00-Poker Club-AR6:45-Movie Night: Residents’Choice-AR

Friday the 13th 13

10:00-Chair - Chi W/Jake-AR11:00-Crossword Fun-AR2:00-Bingo With Volunteer3:00-HAPPY HOURSOCIAL-SRTDRINK OF THE WEEK: “ALittle Piece of Heaven”-Happy Birthday ResidentsRecognition Party!7:00-Evening Movie Night-MT

Miss America Pageant - Las 14

10:30-Scrapbooking Class-L10:30- Exercise W/Staff-AR11:00-“HeavenlyHands”-Facials W/Jennifer2:00-Movie &Popcorn-Residents’Choice-MT2:00-Bingo Hour- Mary S.-AR3:30-Pretty Nails-FD6:45-Bible Study W/Phil-AR

Thesaurus Day 189:45-Coffee Klatch-AR10:00-Forever Fit -AR11:30-Thesaurus Word Find2:00-Resident CouncilMeeting-3:00-Food CommitteeMeeting-3:30-Music With Stephen-AR6:00-Movie Night-MT“What’s a Another Word forThesaurus?” Steven Wright

Robert E. Lee’s BD(1807) 19

9:45--Arthritis FoundationExercises-AR10:30-Word Find “Christmas”11:00-MILL CREEK CATTLECOMPANY IN REDLANDSFOR LUNCH-O2:30-Bingo With Volunteer-AR3:30-Choir Practice-AR7:00-Movie & Popcorn-MT

Get to Know Your CustomerDay

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10:00-Chair - Chi W/Jake-AR11:00-Bowling Fun-AR2:00-Bingo With Volunteer-AR3:00-HAPPY HOUR SOCIALDRINK OF THE WEEK: “ALittle Piece of Heaven”-Residents AnniversariesRecognition Party!7:00-Evening Movie Night-MT

First Concorde Flight (1976) 21

10:30-Exercise With Staff-AR11:00-“Heavenly Hands” FacialsW/Jennifer2:00-Bingo With Volunteer-AR3:00-Pretty Nails-FO6:45-Bible Study With Phil-AR“Tell me and I’ll forget. Showme, and I may not remember.Involve me, and I’llunderstand.”

259:45-Let’s Chat Local News10:00-Light N’ LivelyExercises-AR10:45-You Be the Judge11:15-Nature Stroll11:15-Crossword Fun2:00-Funny Money Auction3:00-Line Dancing Class7:00-Movie Theater NightW/Jake in the MT Room onMovie Screen!! MOVIE:Cowboys & Aliens

26“No Dreamer Is Ever TooSmall; No Dream Is Ever TooBig.”9:45--Arthritis Exercise-AR10:30-Team Word Find-AR11:00-Lunch at the SpaghettiFactory-O2:00-Music W/Stephen-AR3:30-Choir Practice-AR7:00-Movie Night-MT

VDA TALENT SHOW 272:30-“Villa De Anza Bring inthe New Year Talent Show &Happy Hour”!! This Is Openedto the Staff, Family &Residents! No ExperienceNeeded, Just the Ability toHave Lots of FUN!! It Will BeHeld in the Multi-PurposeRoom. *Please Pick Up YourApplication and PacketBefore January 15th.

Fun at Work Day 28

10:30-Scrapbooking Class-L10:30- Exercise W/Staff-AR2:00-Movie &Popcorn-Residents’Choice-MT2:00-Bingo Hour- Mary S.-AR3:30-Pretty Nails-FD6:45-Bible Study W/Phil-AR

Please Note

All outdoor activities aresubject to change due toweather conditions. A noticeof any changes will beannounced or placed at yourDining Tables. If you have anyconcerns/questions, pleasecontact Jake (Mr. Activities).Thank You.

Room Codes

SR- SUN ROOMAR- ACTIVITY ROOMAR-CLUBHOUSEMP- MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMLB- LIBRARYL- LOBBYO- OUTINGFO- FRONT OFFICEMT-MOVIE THEATER

If You Are Interested inBecoming a Volunteer andEnjoy Being With SeniorsPlease See Jake for Details.Family Is Encouraged toParticipate. Volunteers Neededfor the Following: Cards,Exercising, Walking Club, WordGames, Singing, Dancing,Cooking, Sewing/MendClothes, Woodworking andMuch ... Much more.

Some Activities Are Subjectto Change Due to UnforeseenReasons Beyond Our Control.We Do Apologize for theInconvenience. AReplacement Will Be Postedand Announced In Its Place.Thank You.

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National ActivityProfessionals Week:

January 22-28

“The Hardest, FUN JobYou Will Ever Find”

People say we have the funjob and this is very true, but italso is a hard one, known onlyby a FEW. Others see the parties,games and special events, but dothey realize we have to countevery dollar and cent. Manytimes we have to beg, borrow.We just have to look around forsome really great deals. Wherecan we get puzzles, crafts, andother things we need?Donations and gifts are ablessing indeed. We always haveto be happy and sometimes actlike a clown, but sometimes it’snot that easy when you feel alittle sad and down. You need togo behind the scenes and see theother things we do, like all thepaperwork, schedules, meetings,only to name a few. We need tobe there for our residents, butalso family members, too, we tryto reassure them that Mom orDad will NOT be Blue. Ourworkload is heavy for ourdepartment is small, yet weseem to make it all happenwithout a trip or a fall, yes it istruly a FUN JOB and I wouldn’tchange a thing.

Jake Gutierrez- LifeEnrichment Director/Mentor/President of The ActivityDirectors Association OfRiverside & San BernardinoCounties

Here’s Anthony Perdoza-MD and his sonOrion.

Mr. Fix It Corner-

The cheapest, mostenergy-efficient light and heatsource is just outside yourwindow. On bright days, openblinds and drapes to let the sunlight your home. Sunlight canalso help heat your home. Evenon cold winter days, sunstreaming into a room can raisethe temperature several degrees.

Bright IdeaSeveral times each year, check

the batteries in your emergencyflashlights and radio. Duringsevere weather, you won’t wantto search for replacements.

Why, Thank YouJan. 24 is National

Compliment Day-Saysomething nice to someone.

Add to Your Brain PowerNo Matter What Your Age

Did you ever think about thefact that every encounter youhave changes your brain in someway? But it is also encouragingto know that no matter how oldyou are, the choices you makeabout the foods you eat, thethoughts you think, and theactivities you do can make allthe difference.

While strengthening yourbrain may not necessarilyprevent conditions such asAlzheimer’s or other dementias,it may slow the decline we allface as we age. And making theright choices improves yourmemory and problem-solvingabilities, which in turn can help

your self-confidence andself-esteem.

For more about how to makegood choices, take our brainhealth assessment. Go to theEmeritus Senior Living web siteat www.emeritus.com and click onthe box that asks, “How healthyis your brain?”

All of our princesses and queens, alongwith their sponsors, at the Miss Emeritusat Villa De Anza Pageant 2011.

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2011 Photo Albumof VDA

“Heavenly Hands” Facials

Jennifer Zeno with our resident ElveraDenti

Treat yourself to a relaxingand rejuvenating facialtreatment on January 14th & the21st. This treatment consists of asteam cleanse, brush exfoliation,soothing massage, hydratingmask, and is finished with tonerand moisturizer. Benefitsinclude, increased circulation,stimulation of collagenproduction for a soft, smoothcomplexion and rested,refreshed result. All servicesperformed by Jennifer Zeno, alicensed and practicingesthetician who has worked atseveral medical and wellnesscenters for the past 5 years. 40minute session, only $20. Toschedule, please contact Jake tomake your appointment topamper yourself soon!

Remembering 2011

Michael Young and Samantha Priebe: CRD Corner

Samantha Priebe, CRC and MichaelYoung, CRD

Happy New Year Villa De Anza Family! 2011 was a great year filledwith fond memories and wonderful new friendships. Thank you for yourpart in making this a happy, warm and growing community! Please joinus in welcoming these fantastic new additions to our community:

Cora BuxtonBill Craft

Arlene DarnellCarmel Foreman

Lore RuggRon Martinez

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!Sales Update:

We still have a few studios and 1 bedroom units available. If you have anyfriends who you think would be a great addition to our community, let usknow and we will be happy to reach out to them. You could earn $1,000

for each referral.

Assisted Living at Emeritus at Villa De Anza

Pictured here is our fountain, which is located on theback patio area ... We’d like to invite you to TOUR ourbeautiful community located at 5881 El Palomino DriveRiverside, CA 92509. Stop by and enjoy the incrediblescenery of our patio and lake—it’s breathtaking!

Senior living communities offer a safe, secure and socialenvironment for active, independent seniors. They areusually set up as apartments and accommodate a largenumber of people. If your loved one can still do everythingfor themselves but would like to live among peers, this is avery good option for them. These communities offer a“maintenance-free” living option and often offer extensiveactivities and programs for their residents. One of the manybenefits of this type of housing is that the individual nolonger has to worry about housekeeping and maintenance,which means they have more time to enjoy their hobbiesand socialize with friends. Many studies have proven thatbeing socially active is good for both mental and physicalhealth. Come TOUR Emeritus at Villa de Anza; we’re openseven days a week!