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of Thousand Oaks

3680 N Moorpark Rd. • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • Phone 805-496-9301 • Fax 805-496-9303

Belmont Village of Thousand Oaks

August 2015

DirectoryOur Community’s

TeamMatt Stevenson

Executive Directormstevens@belmontvillage.com

Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident Care

cgiraldo@belmontvillage.comAngel Carrillo

Community Relationsacarrillo@belmontvillage.com

Shari RossCommunity Relations

sjross@belmontvillage.comNatalia Worth

Community Relations Assistantnworth@belmontvillage.com

Amanda SengerMemory Program Coordinatorasenger@belmontvillage.com

Debbie NavaroHuman Resource Generalist

dnavaro@belmontvillage.comRay Rosales

Building Engineerrrosales@belmontvillage.com

Aaron KuntzChef Manager

akuntz@belmontvillage.comCindy Carbee

Activity Program Coordinatorccarbee@belmontvillage.com

Matt StevensonExecutive DirectorI have a taste for reading and

barbeque, and a healthy diet forboth. I enjoy reading magazines,legal thrillers and the Sundaypaper. When it comes tomagazines, I have an insatiableappetite for sports. I have mysubscriptions to ESPN, Men’sFitness, Sports Illustrated and afew sports-specific publications.When I am not browsing througha magazine, I am probablyenjoying a new John Grishamlegal thriller—or reading “TheFirm” for a third time. On Sunday,however, I enjoy the morningpaper. It is my weekly fill ofliterature of facts and currentevents. Even with the growth ofonline media and television newsproduction, I prefer traditionalprint newspaper publication onSunday mornings. Reading my

Sunday paper with a strong cup ofblack coffee gives me a sense oftimelessness that nothing else canreplicate.

My taste for barbeque is equallydemanding. I am known in theStevenson circle as the “Master ofSmoked Brisket.” It has become aregular request at every familyevent or function. In truth, myTexas-style beef ribs are evenbetter. Regardless of the favorite, Ilike to grill and eat all types ofbarbeque. I enjoy the preparation,the required attention to detail,the creative spicing and theimportance of timeliness. As any“Master of Smoked Brisket” wouldknow, timing is everything—thedelicate balance of ensuring themeat is cooking through whilepreserving the tenderness andflavor. The pressure of perfectionmotivates me to put on the apronand pick up the spice.

While we enjoy August and theend of another summer, bemindful of the timeless summertraditions we all have experienced.Let’s also enjoy the moments andtime we have now and thosethings we look forward to. Everyday, each month, every year ...find the balance of prioritizingtimeliness and timelessness in ourlives—enjoy the excitement of thenow while holding onto thememories of then.

Fourth of July Faces

Summer FunIn July, August and September,

we will take trips to our wonderfulCalifornia beaches. We visitedHueneme Beach in July (as seen inthese pictures) and will visitCarpinteria in August. Invite yourfamily to join in on the fun!

Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident

Care ServicesDepression in older adults

and the elderlyThe changes that often come in

later life—retirement, the death ofloved ones, increased isolationand medical problems—can leadto depression. Depressionprevents you from enjoying lifelike you used to. But its effects gofar beyond mood. It also impactsyour energy, sleep, appetite andphysical health. However,depression is not an inevitablepart of aging, and there are manysteps you can take to overcomethe symptoms, no matter thechallenges you face.

Signs and symptoms ofdepression:

- Sadness- Fatigue- Abandoning or losing interest

in hobbies or other pleasurablepastimes

- Social withdrawal andisolation (reluctance to be withfriends, engage in activities, orleave home)

- Weight loss or loss of appetite- Sleep disturbance (difficulty

falling asleep, oversleeping, ordaytime sleeplessness)

- Loss of self-worth (worriesbeing a burden, feeling ofworthlessness, self-loathing)

- Increase use of alcohol orother drugs

- Fixation on death, suicidalthoughts or attempts.

Managing depression self-helpfor older adults and elderly

It is a myth to think that after acertain age you can’t learn newskills, try new activities or makefresh lifestyle changes. The truth isthat the human brain never stopschanging, so older adults are justas capable as younger people oflearning new things and adaptingto new ideas. Overcoming ofteninvolves finding new things youenjoy, learning to adapt to change,staying physically and sociallyactive, and feeling connected toyour community and loved ones.If you are depressed, you may notwant to do anything or seeanybody. But isolation andinactivity only make depressionworse. The more active you are—physically, mentally andsocially—the better you will feel.

- Exercise. - Physical activityhas powerful mood-boostingeffects.

- Connect with others face toface whenever possible. -Gettingthe support you need plays a bigrole in lifting the fog ofdepression and keeping it away.

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Join the Choir on Sundayafternoons!

August 2015senior living

at thousand oaks

TH Town Hall Mind Body AwarenessB Bistro Outing

CE Center for Life EnhancementJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Morning Exercise9:30 Target Center Outing

11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Residentedition

2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Stefanie4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie

29:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 GR You Be the Judge with Clara1:45 TH Music and Yoga with

Linda3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary

10:30 TH Presidential Race 20161:00 TH Short Story Discussion2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie

49:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 TH Activity Chat12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Fun with Spanish2:00 TH New Resident Orientation3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday

10:00 Chumash Casino11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff

Edition3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

69:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Phil and Eric3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie

10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan1:00 B Poker2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

10:00 Oaks Mall with Tammy11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Resident

edition2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Stefanie4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie

10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with

Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary

10:15 TH Music with Irby1:00 TH Hot Topic Discussion2:30 CE Advanced Balance

Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie

10:30 TH Video Production12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub

11:00 Bingo Outing at Camarillo SeniorCenter

11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

139:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:15 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Mark Cole3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie

10:30 TH Presidential Race 20161:00 TH Short Story Discussion2:30 TH Hearing Clinic with Ron2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie

10:00 JK Cabrillo Kids Music Theater12:00 GR Rick on Piano

1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 B Chef Chat3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub

10:30 TH Resident Council Meeting11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition1:00 Matinee Movie Outing3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

10:15 TH Beading with Laura1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with Mike Chamberlin3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie

10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano

1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan1:00 B Poker1:00 TH Healthy Lectures with Angel2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

229:30 TH Morning Exercise9:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy

2310:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:00 British Beat Band Concert Outing2:00 TH Funtastic Fitness with Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo

10:30 GR You Be the Judge with Clara3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary

2410:15 TH Music with Irby1:00 TH Hot Topic Discussion2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie

10:30 Carpinteria Beach and lunchOuting

11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition1:00 TH Drum Circle3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

279:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Mah Jongg4:30 Belmont’s 4th Anniversary

Concert7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie

2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:00 JK Razzama-tappers4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie