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Belmont Village of Westwood

July 2017

WestwoodManagement Team

James ArpExecutive Director

jarp@belmontvillage.comZara KhatchatrianDirector of Nursing

zkhatcha@belmontvillage.comSusan Berger

Sales and Marketing Directorsberger@belmontvillage.com

Stephanie ZeverinoCommunity Relations

sjenkins@belmontvillage.comAlicia Thomason

Activity Programs Coordinatorathomaso@belmontvillage.com

Chris SchroederMemory Programs Coordinator

cschroeder@belmontvillage.comJean Yves Etesse

Chef Managerjetesse@belmontvillage.com

Greg CrosbyDining Room Manager

gcrosby@belmontvillage.comSummer Rosario

Dining Room Managersrosario@belmontvillage.com

Jeff KroeplinBuilding Engineer

jkroeplin@belmontvillage.com

James’ NoteFun Time in the Summer

Hello, friends and family!Summer 2017 kicked off nicelylast month with many differentfestive activities.

First off, we had the AnnualVeteran Administration CarnivalDay at the VA campus. FiveBelmont Village admin and staffmembers volunteered their time atthe carnival and set up all thebooths and then manned thewatermelon booth for a couple ofhours. It was a warm day, but allthe Vets and family members whoattended the fair were appreciativeand had a great time.

Also last month, manyresidents, family members andstaff members biked to raisemoney for the Alzheimer’sAssociation. We biked for 12straight hours - raising at least $10every 15 minutes. Great job toeveryone who participated and tothose who donated money. Everylittle bit helps and residents atBelmont Village always step to theoccasion! We will continue theseefforts to raise money andawareness for Alzheimer’s Diseaseand then walk at the AnnualAlzheimer’s Association Walk toEnd Alzheimer’s Disease in SantaMonica on September 24.

Toward the end of June, theLuau that was held was out of this

world. The food was amazing andthe Polynesian dancers on thePool Patio were so entertaining.Residents and loved ones had agreat time in the sun! Great job toAlicia, Summer, Greg and, ofcourse, Chef Jean Yves for theamazing cuisine.

So now that June is behind us,let’s look on to July and the rest ofthe summer. Save the Dates:

July 4th is always a festive timeand a monumental time forsummer. The BBQ that we host isamazing and such a great time, somake sure to invite your lovedones.

August 6th we are going tocelebrate our 8th AnnualAnniversary Party. We have twolarge celebrations every year andthis first one is NOT to be missed.Please be sure you RSVP andinvite your family and friends.

Have a great month, everyone. I’llsee you out there. ~ James

Employees volunteering at Veteran’sCarnival

Resident Birthdays4 Gladys Kemper4 Marilyn Sobelman5 Marie Christopher5 Dickinson Ross6 Jerome Kadell10 Adrian Bernick10 Florence Frisch12 Elinor Kaufman12 Ann Winitsky14 Ruth Wilkes17 Hilla Benson18 Jean Krakower21 Frances Stein28 Peter Sugarman

Employee Birthdays3 Elly Emaas3 Eva Gomez3 Jose Estrada5 Taina Robles8 Vanessa Piol8 Rita Grinage9 Celina Cada11 Shontia Frazier14 Monique Garcia14 Maria Barreras15 Eunice Aldama15 Mercedes Parker16 Abigael Lopez19 Paolina Pedro Mateo19 Ivana Miller22 Carlos Guzman23 Jessica Perez25 Jean Yves Etesse30 Raul Tadle30 Teresa Mancia31 Melanie Cooney

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Evelyn SandovalEvelyn began her journey at

Belmont Village as an activityassistant working with the Circleof Friends. After seeing hercommitment and passion, shesoon after took on the role ofstaffing coordinator where sheassists almost every employee inthe building. We are so happy tohave her on the Belmont team!

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Rosemary ManuyagRosemary is one of our

amazing nurses here at Belmont!She always wears a smile as part ofher uniform and keeps theresidents as her top priority. Shethrives to always meet the needsof everyone in her care. Recently,Rosemary was instrumental incompleting an extra project forBelmont Village.

4th of July Fun!

4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s independence with friendsand family. Join us for a delicious BBQ and entertainment by the

talented duo of Gail Stoddard & Roland Valentino.11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Josephine’s Kitchen & Pool Patio

DRCS Health Hintsby Zara Khatchatrian

What Is Fall Prevention?Falls are the number one cause

of injury, hospital visits due totrauma, and death from an injuryamong people age 65 and older. Itis estimated that one in threeolder adults falls each year. Fallsamong older adults is a seriousissue, but research has shown thatmany fall risks can be reduced.

There are many different factorsthat can increase the risk offalling. These include:

• Past fallsHazards in the home andcommunityProblems walkingBalance problemsWeaknessImproper footwear

• Chronic diseasesMultiple medicationsPoor visionDepressionMemory problemsBehaviors like rushing

Because there are manydifferent factors that contribute tofalls, there are different

recommendations for reducingfall risks. These include:

Talking with a healthprofessional to identify and treatmedical problems that might leadto falls. This includes discussingany previous falls with the doctor,reviewing medications with adoctor or pharmacist, and gettingvision checked at least once a year.Getting Regular Physical Activity –making a plan to have regularphysical activity either in a class orat home. The most effective typesof activities to reduce fall riskimprove balance, strength,flexibility, and endurance. BeingAware of Safety Hazards in theHome and Community – thisincludes looking at the home toidentify fall hazards and makingchanges for safety, also calledhome modifications. It is alsoimportant not to rush and to beaware of fall risks when outside.

Welc meNew Residents

New Resident WelcomeReception, July 7th at

4:00 p.m.Join us in the bistro the first

Friday of every month to meet thenew residents of Belmont VillageWestwood. Enjoy goodconversation coupled with horsd’oeuvres and drinks to kick offyour Friday night!

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: Scenic drive, ShoppingMonday: Doctor

appointments, local tripsTuesday: Doctor

appointments, outingWednesday: Doctor

appointments, outingThursday: Doctor

appointments, local tripsFriday: Local tripsSaturday: Scenic Drive,

ShoppingPlease sign up for activity

outings, schedule your doctorappointments, and make othertransportation arrangements atthe Concierge Desk.

ResidentCommittees

Chef’s Chat—Meets on the lastTuesday of the month inJosephine’s Kitchen at 2 pm.

Resident Council—Meets onthe second Tuesday of themonth in the Screening Room at1:30 pm.

Welcome Committee—Hostsa Welcome Tea and first Fridayafternoon gathering each monthfor new residents.

Resident

July 2017LB Lobby GR Great Room MBACR Club Room JK Josephine's Kitchen Special EventBP Bistro Patio PP Pool PatioTH Town Hall CL Center for LearningSR Screening Room PL Pool

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

111:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

29:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour Marv

Robinson7:00 SR At the Movies

310:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 TH Glass Art3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do?: with

Margot7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre

with Merle

Independence Day 410:00 TH Sit n Be Fit11:00 PP 4th of July BBQ &

Entertainment1:00 PP Patio Games3:00 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 SR At the Movies

510:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Lunch at

Back on the Beach11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:30 CL Tech Assistance1:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies

610:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR “Who Am I?” Resident

Discussion Series1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction1:30 SR Virtual Tour of San Simeon Bay2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Tom Horvath7:00 SR At the Movies

710:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History

1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 BP New Resident Welcome

Reception7:00 SR At the Movies7:30 TH Shabbat with Rabbi Jerry Cutler

810:00 TH Move ’n Groove with

Melinda11:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

99:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch

1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Iliana

Rose7:00 SR At the Movies

1010:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 TH Clay with Kristen3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do?: with

Margot7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre

with Merle

119:30 CR Hearing Aid Cleaning Service

by Sharp Hearing10:00 PL Water Aerobics11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Resident Council Meeting3:00 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s

Support Group7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle

1210:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Jack

Rutberg Fine Arts1:30 CL Tech Assistance1:30 GR Song Birds Vocal Performance1:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies

1310:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:00 TH Drum Circle with Brad2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with

Tatjana7:00 SR At the Movies

1410:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History

1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies

1511:00 SR Ted Talks11:00 PL Garden Club

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

169:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch

1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Jordan

Preston7:00 SR At the Movies

1710:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness

1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 TH Glass Art1:30 SR History of Hoover Dam with John

Sandbrook3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do?: with Margot7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle

189:00 Gym Orientation

10:00 PL Water Aerobics11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Adventures with Doug1:30 TH Beading with Lyn2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:00 SR TV Series Viewing4:00 CL Book Club7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support Group

1910:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?12:30 LB Wednesday Outing: National

History Museum ButterflyPavilion

1:30 CL Tech Assistance1:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies

2010:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction1:30 SR Virtual Tour Piedras Blancas

Elephant Seal Rookery2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan4:30 JK Special French Dinner6:00 PP Evening in Paris7:00 SR At the Movies

2110:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History

1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies

2210:00 TH Move ’n Groove with

Melinda11:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

2310:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Neil Dorval

3010:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Laura Ellis

2410:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:00 LB Walking Club3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do?: with Margot

3110:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:00 LB Walking Club3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do?: with Margot

2510:00 PL Water Aerobics11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion2:00 BP Chef’s Chat2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:00 SR TV Series Viewing3:30 TH Beading with Lyn7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s

Support Group7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle

2610:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:00 LB Wednesday Outing:

Landmark Theatre1:30 SR Afternoon Movie1:30 CL Tech Assistance3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies

2710:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:30 SR Jewish Wisdom with Marc

Firestone2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with7:00 SR At the Movies

2810:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History

1:00 LB Walking Club1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies

2911:00 SR Ted Talks11:00 PL Garden Club

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

Resident ServicesMaintenance Services

Please see the receptionist orconcierge for a work order.

Concierge ServicesFor assistance with local

reservations and transportation,please see the concierge.

SalonLocated on the 2nd floor.

We are a full-service salon andlook forward to servicing all of

your needs. (310) 234-3039

MarketplaceToiletries, snacks, etc., forpurchase. Please see the

receptionist.

Dry CleaningPlease see the receptionist to

arrange for pickup and deliveryfrom an outside vendor.

PodiatristAvailable monthly. Please see

the concierge to arrange anappointment.

PT/OT/Speech TherapyAvailable in the CFLE (gym) on

the first floor. Please see aRehabCare therapist for an

appointment.

July Circle of Friends OutingsMonday, July 3rd: Enjoy Lunch at Casa Nostra Ristorante in the

Palisades. Departs at 11:00am

Tuesday, July 11th: Admire the current exhibition at the Arts and CraftsMuseum! Departs at 1:30pm.

Tuesday, July 18th: Be surrounded by butterflies at the Natural HistoryMuseum’s butterfly Pavilion! Departs at 1:00pm.

Tuesday, July 25th: Out to the Movies. TBD.

NewsNeighborhood

We have been busy making allsorts of things for the summerseason! We’ve spent time creatingflags for the Fourth of July andfestive summer wreaths!

We are looking forward to the4th of July BBQ this year andhope to see friends and familythere! If you have any questionson the details, please reach outto Chris!

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

The Circle had some bigbirthdays last month and we hada great time celebrating. Residentsenjoyed a special menu for theircelebration, of course some cake,and for those who wanted them,some great balloons! Residentswere told “Happy Birthday” allday wherever ever they were. Keepan eye out for the birthdayballoons next time you stop by!

What’s New inthe Library!

The library has beenreorganized to make topics ofparticular interest easier to find.Biography/Memoir is now twoseparate categories, shelvedalphabetically by the subject’sname. Mystery/thriller has alsobeen separated into two categoriesand relocated to the east wall.Come up to the 6th floor and finda book today! A special thank youto Nancy, Shirley and Abby forkeeping the books shelved andorganized.

San Simeon VillageVirtual Tour

We will continue our tours ofthe central coast and visit SanSimeon Village. Join us for ourlive virtual tour of this hiddengem. Thursday, July 6th, at1:30 p.m.

Armchair AstronomySunday, July 9th,

2:30 p.m.Be mesmerized by 25 weird

space photographs. A collection ofunusual objects ranging fromplanets & moons to comets andasteroids. Don’t miss thisinteresting presentation.

An Evening in ParisJuly 20th

Enjoy a special evening ofFrench food, French wine andFrench music! The chef will bepreparing a spectacular meal inthe dining room and then enjoydessert and entertainment by ParisChasons on the pool patio.Dinner starts at 4:30 andentertainment begins at 6:00 p.m.Bon Jour!

SpotlightResident

Estelle GrayEstelle Gray was born in

Pennsylvania and resided in herhome state for 91 years until hervery recent move to Los Angelesto live near her daughter. Estellehas been married twice and hastwo children, two grandchildrenand 3 great-grandchildren. Sheattended Ithaca College andUniversity of Wisconsin and hada career teaching speech anddrama. As a family, they enjoyedcamping, horseback riding andsnorkeling at their summerhome on Paradise Island. Estelleloves to travel and has visitednumerous countries—herfavorite being Kashmir. She alsoenjoys the theatre, moviewatching and canasta.

Village Scene

Getty Museum Resident Birthday Party! Ivy at the Shore

Preakness Horse Race Party! Resident Birthday Party! Skirball Cultural Center

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