from the executive director - belmont · pdf fileexecutive director (818) 972-2405 ext. 102...

455 E. Angeleno Avenue • Burbank, CA 91501 • Phone 818-972-2405 • Fax 818-972-2419

Belmont Village of Burbank

April 2016

OUR TEAM:Mary Jane RodriguezExecutive Director(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] BraineActivity Programs Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] ChavezChef Manager(818) 972-2405 ext. 106Martin PerezBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] OsunaHuman Resources Gen.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] AcumabigMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. [email protected] SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145Jackie MarquesCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 146

From the ExecutiveDirector

Hello, Everyone!I love everything about April,

except for the 15th! Tax time canbe an overwhelming season nomatter what age we are.

Let’s move past the 15th andon to the 16th, which alsorepresents a very important day;however, will not cost you apenny! April 16th is “NationalHealthcare Decision Day,” whichis a day that I truly promote.Recently, I attended a symposiumon Advanced Directives and wasamazed to learn that so many ofus, including top medical doctors,struggle to discuss their wants andwishes when it comes to their ownhealthcare decisions. Sometimesthese conversations are just plaindifficult, as we don’t typicallyspeak about whether or not wewant a feeding tube while out tobreakfast with our children. Atthis event, a well-known surgeonin the Orange County area spokeof her difficulty to have aconversation with her father, as hewas recently diagnosed with

cancer. Her father had hidden hisDurable Power of Attorney, andrefused to show or discuss hiswishes. This daughter, who statedshe had many conversations withher patients on this subject, wastotally distraught that she couldnot have an open discussion withher father.

I know that most of you dohave some sort of Durable Powerof Attorney for Healthcare, and/orPOLST form. Some of you hadthese documents drawn up manyyears ago. It’s normal for ourthoughts and feelings on ourdirectives to change throughoutour adult lives. I encourage you tohave a conversation with yourloved ones and make sure thateveryone is on the same page withyour wishes. If this conversation isdifficult to have, reach out to yourdoctor as they can be a wonderfulliaison. Additionally, we havePOLST forms in our office if youwould like to fill one out or makeany changes to your currentdocument. This form will providea quick understanding of yourwishes if any medical emergencyshould arise.

I wish you all a very happy andhealthy April!

Mary Jane

Happy

BirthdayApril Resident

Birthdays3 Giselle Temmel14 Sally Kouyoumjian24 Dolores Murphy29 Hildegard Schiffmann

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

FRIDAY, APRIL 1511:30 a.m., Town Hall

April EmployeeBirthdays

2 Nora Ortiz3 Danielle Rodriguez20 Mirka Perez25 Erlie Velasco

Terri, one of our new residents, fits inperfectly: friendly and kind!

Welc meNew Residents

Please welcome all our newresidents to Belmont Village of

Burbank by saying “hello.”We love to have you here!

Sophie GoodsellJohana ResnickTerri Campbell

HappyAnniversary

One YearHelen Hall 4/30/2015

June Yoshioka 4/30/2015Doris “G.G.” Persinger 4/27/2015

Three YearsRuth Kaye 4/6/2013

Five YearsBarbara Dionne 4/30/2011

Six YearsOlga Londono 4/30/2010

Eight YearsBetty Hudson 4/7/2008

Thirteen YearsFelice Atencio 4/30/2003

Congratulations, MariaRodriguez!

Employee of the MonthWe are extremely grateful to have Maria be

part of the Belmont Village of Burbank team.Her selflessness and devotion to quality work isoutstanding and commendable. She is alwayswilling to assist whether it be serving food,dish-washing, or helping prep meals in thekitchen. Maria not only offers her helpwhenever it’s needed, but does so with a trulyimpressive commitment to quality—and allwhile remaining so humble!

Adventures With DougWhen driving through

Colorado, most people wouldchoose Interstate 70, a beautifulhighway that cuts west to eastacross the state. But we’re notheading that way. We’ll cut off themain drag early to see thewonders rarely seen.

Join Doug for a slide showadventure as we make our way tothe Rockies via the lesser traveledback roads, finding stunningpasses, magnificent animals,gorgeous flora and incredibleviews.

Birthday LuncheonBirthday Luncheons are held

on the third Friday of every monthat 11:30am. Any resident with abirthday that month is serenadedwith “Happy Birthday” andtreated to a special, gourmetmeal—last month was filetmignon!

Welcome, Jeff Braine:New Activities Program

CoordinatorHello! My name is Jeff Braine

and I could not be more thrilledto be leading activities here atBelmont! I’ve been working at thiswonderful facility for just under ayear and have been completelyfloored by the warmth of theresidents and staff, thecommitment to top-quality that isalways on display from mycoworkers, and the overallpositive, joyful environmentcreated here at Belmont Village ofBurbank. My biggest passion ispeople and I’m so excited to havethe opportunity, with this newposition, to invest even more timeand energy into ensuring thehighest level of satisfaction withresidents, staff, and YOU! Pleasereach out anytime you want tochat or simply meet in person.

JEFF BRAINE, APC

TransportationMONDAY

8:30 a.m.–noonPersonal Appointments1:30 p.m. Local Banks

2:30 p.m. Ralphs and CVS

TUESDAY/THURSDAYDr. Appointment Days

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (Schedulewith concierge at least 48 hours

prior to appointment.)

WEDNESDAYBank Visits at 9 a.m.

Outing Day

FRIDAYDoctor/Hair Appointments

SATURDAY10:30 a.m. Neighborhood

Scenic Drive1 p.m. Ralphs, CVS and

Walgreens

SUNDAY8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Places of Worship1:30 p.m. Scenic Drive.

Please sign up with Concierge.

April 2016GR Great Room, 1st Floor OutdoorsB Bistro, 1st Floor

MT Movie Theater, 4th FloorTH Town Hall, 1st Floor

MBA

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment

with Hugo7:00 MT Movie

38:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion

12:45 GR South Hills Nondenom. Service1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment: The

Beverly “Musical” Hillbillies7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie


10:30 B Scrabble Slam1:00 Walking Club1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle3:30 TH "21" with Jeff7:00 MT Movie


10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Podiatrist Visits7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 AL Outing - Movie Theater1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:00 B Commonyms7:00 MT Movie


10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Daryl

Spencer7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 TH “Making Connections”11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz

1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie

108:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

with Dave Winstone7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" with Jeff7:00 MT Movie


10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro



1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat7:00 MT Movie


10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Davido7:00 MT Movie



11:30 TH Birthday Luncheon1:00 Walking Club3:00 GR Shabbat7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Saturday Entertainment

featuring “Isaac on the Keys”7:00 MT Movie

178:30 GR Communion8:30 Transportation to Local Churches1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

with Lorenzo Don7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro




10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie



11:00 AL Lunch Outing - P.F. Chang’s1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:00 B Commonyms3:30 TH Adventures with Doug7:00 MT Movie


10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Michael

Quest7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie


featuring “Down Home Time”7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 Walking Club1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH "21" with Jeff7:00 MT Movie




10:00 AL Lunch & Outing - SanManuel Casino




10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with

Jusstuss7:00 MT Movie



1:00 TH Beading Class1:00 Walking Club2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie

April 2016GR Great Room, 1st Floor OutdoorsB Bistro, 1st Floor

MT Movie Theater, 4th FloorTH Town Hall, 1st Floor

MBA

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday



1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment

with Hugo7:00 MT Movie

38:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion

12:45 GR South Hills Nondenom. Service1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment: The

Beverly “Musical” Hillbillies7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie




10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Podiatrist Visits7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro



1:00 AL Outing - Movie Theater1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:00 B Commonyms7:00 MT Movie


10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Daryl

Spencer7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro



1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie

108:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

with Dave Winstone7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" with Jeff7:00 MT Movie







10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Davido7:00 MT Movie



11:30 TH Birthday Luncheon1:00 Walking Club3:00 GR Shabbat7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Saturday Entertainment

featuring “Isaac on the Keys”7:00 MT Movie


with Lorenzo Don7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro




10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie



11:00 AL Lunch Outing - P.F. Chang’s1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:00 B Commonyms3:30 TH Adventures with Doug7:00 MT Movie


10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with Michael

Quest7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie



1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie


featuring “Down Home Time”7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 Walking Club1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH "21" with Jeff7:00 MT Movie




10:00 AL Lunch & Outing - SanManuel Casino




10:30 GR You be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Happy Hour with

Jusstuss7:00 MT Movie



1:00 TH Beading Class1:00 Walking Club2:00 TH Beading Class7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro


11:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo7:00 MT Movie

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

A great meal between greatfriends, Helen and Karla

The two lovebirds: Al and Erika

A handcrafted flower just for you!Courtesy of Jeanette

Neighborhood News ...This month, our Neighborhood residents went to Canyon Grille and

enjoyed the beautiful scenery of DeBell Golf Course—they had awonderful time that day! Our residents continue to go out everySaturday for their scenic drives to enjoy different scenes of the SanFernando Valley.

Starting in April, we will have our daily exercises in the afternoonfrom 2:30pm to 3:00pm that will be led by Hrand—a member of therehab team on site. This will help our residents strengthen their bodyand mind as they engage in therapeutic, healthy exercise on a daily basisled by a professional!

JOSE ACUMABIG, MPC

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSNEWS ...

Circle of Friends enjoyednumerous lunch outings thismonth, including Tallyrand,Lancers and, resident favorite,P.F. Chang’s. Our creativity is ondisplay more than ever withmultiple crafts, both large andsmall scale, being implemented.We’re even making decorations toadorn our walls and ceilings!From fanciful hats to beautifulbutterflies, our environment isbeing enriched by our own,handmade, creations. Of course,we got into the spirit of St.Patrick’s Day by making our ownleprechauns and decorating ourlarge calendar with coins, ashooting rainbow and, yes, a potof gold! We’re always looking fornew, inventive ways to tap intoour creativity, so stay posted onour future projects!

Wonderful food and wonderfulservice from Tallyrand

Perfect weather for a lunch outing

April Is “AlcoholAwareness” Month

From DRCSTammy Cooper

Since 1987, April has beendesignated to be AlcoholAwareness Month by the NationalCouncil on Alcoholism and DrugDependence, Inc. (NCADD).Often times, people get caught upin the glitz and glamour ofalcohol, and the fact that alcoholis a drug is promptly forgotten.That’s why once a year, it’s goodto remind people about thedangers and health implicationsassociated with alcohol.

Alcohol abuse and alcoholismcan affect all aspects of a person’slife. 1 in every 12 adults sufferfrom alcohol abuse ordependence; it is the mostcommonly used addictivesubstance in the United States.More than 7 million children livein a household where at least oneparent is dependent on or hasabused alcohol.

Over time, excessive alcoholuse can lead to numerous healthproblems, including dementia,liver diseases, and cardiovascularproblems. Alcoholism has little to

do with how long one has beendrinking or how much alcohol isconsumed, but with a person’suncontrollable need for alcohol.

We can make a difference byencouraging our family or friendsto make small changes, likekeeping track of their drinkingand setting drinking limits. Wecan stay proactive by knowingwhat we’re drinking and howmuch alcohol is in it. And alwaysdrink plenty of water in betweendrinks. And remember, the oldadage “everything in moderation”is never truer than when drinkingalcohol.

FOOD CHATEvery Wednesday at 2:30pm,

come join us for FOOD CHATwith Chef Juan in Town Hall.Share suggestions and input withour head chef himself, as well asother members of kitchen staff.Your opinion is of great value!

Scrabble SlamThis is a game inspired by

Scrabble, but with a twist:residents are given a series oftiles, with a letter on each side.Whoever can rearrange therandom letters to spell thebiggest word before the timerruns out wins the round. Thehighest score at the end of thegame wins a prize!1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:30am

in the Bistro

CommonymsIt’s tricky to pronounce but a

blast to play! In “Commonyms,”residents are given a series ofthree words that are seeminglyunrelated but, in fact, share acommon characteristic. Anexample? A ball, a fish and acold ... they’re things that arecaught! Guess the most correctlyfor a prize!

1st & 3rd Wednesdays at3:00pm in Town Hall

"21" remains a resident favoritehere! You’re more than welcometo join us Mondays at 3:30pm inTown Hall--just don’t forget the $1buy-in!

St. Patrick’s Day at Belmont Village

Yum! Corned beef and cabbage Irish eyes are smiling! A festive dinner indeed

Enjoying our Irish Happy Hour Top o’ the morning to you, Lee! Everyone was in the holiday spirit

455 E. Angeleno AvenueBurbank, CA 91501

RCFE Lic. 197608468www.belmontvillage.com

SEN I O R LIV IN G

BURBANK

from the executive director - belmont · pdf fileexecutive director (818) 972-2405 ext. 102...

Documents