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

Belmont Village of Burbank

May 2016

OUR TEAM:Mary Jane RodriguezExecutive Director(818) 972-2405 ext. 102mjrodrig@belmontvillage.comJeff BraineActivity Programs Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 104jbraine@belmontvillage.comJuan ChavezChef Manager(818) 972-2405 ext. 106Martin PerezBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. 105mperez@belmontvillage.comMarlene OsunaHuman Resources Gen.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. 109tcooper@belmontvillage.comJose AcumabigMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 111jacumabig@belmontvillage.comMichelle SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145Jackie MarquesCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 146

From the ExecutiveDirector

Greetings, everyone!Welcome to the beautiful

month of May! I just love thegorgeous flowers and weather thistime of the year!

This month, we celebrate ourseniors as this is “Older AmericansMonth” - an annual event datingback to 1963, when PresidentJohn F. Kennedy designated Mayas Senior Citizens Month. It waslater renamed “Older AmericansMonth,” honoring olderAmericans and celebrating theircontributions to society.

As I walk Josephine’s Kitchenand our Neighborhood diningroom during dining hour, I seethese rooms full of residents whohave contributed in so manyways. I am truly in awe. In oneinstance, I remember getting onan elevator when I first startedhere at Burbank with a womanwhom I did not recognize. I askedher whom she was visiting, andshe replied that she lived here atBelmont Village! I told her I wasnew, but thought I had met most

of the residents. She stated thatshe works at the historical societyhere at Burbank and is gone muchof the time. I was so impressedwith her energy and excitement asshe was telling me about her role!We have retired doctors whoreside here along with theirpatients. One of our residentsowned a restaurant locally;another worked at a well-knownrestaurant for over forty yearswhile another resident worked atanother local restaurant for over50 years! We have teachers,accountants, and even a femalewar veteran who was a gunneryspecialist.

I could go on and on as thiscommunity is full of residentswho have worked and volunteeredmany hours in their communities.On behalf of the team here atBurbank, we want to thank all ofyou for your contributions andwish you the best during yourspecial month of May.

With my warmest wishes to allof you,

Mary Jane

May Resident Birthdays1 Betty Penrod7 Jean Trotter10 Ruth Kaye10 Bette Wahl11 Mary Barajikian11 Dorothy McDonald16 Lucy Barajikian17 Larry Jurman19 A. Darlene Donick22 Vivian Tolles25 Grace Rabar30 Dorothy Briggs30 Effie Little

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

FRIDAY, MAY 2011:30 a.m., Town Hall

Employee Birthdays1 Nico Salvato5 Ingrid Torres Membreno19 Lorna Consoli28 Natalya Sardarian29 Rosanna Velasquez30 Teresa Guardado Lopez

Happy

Birthday

Meet Matt and Alma!

Welc meNew Residents

We wish to extend a warmwelcome to our new residents.

We’re thrilled to have them jointhe Belmont Village of Burbank

family!George Blum

Alfred “Fred” PerkinsCharles and Ruth Vorbach

HappyAnniversary

One YearJackson Wu 5/5/2015

Liu Yin Ying Wu 5/5/2015Two Years

Christine Brearton 5/31/20014Nancy Corcorran 5/31/2014

Sally Heinicke 5/31/2014Doris Kirk 5/24/2014

Four YearsEdith Cook 5/12/2012

Six YearsBetty Cook 5/20/2010

Seven YearsFlorence Munson 5/23/2009

Outstanding job, Steve!

Employee of the MonthWe are delighted to announce Steve Zinkow,

one of our terrific drivers, is Employee of theMonth for May. His work ethic is extraordinaryand his genuine commitment to residentsatisfaction is outstanding. Whether it’sensuring the safety and comfort of residentsduring drives or offering assistance around thebuilding to residents and coworkers alike, Steveexemplifies a truly hardworking, passionateemployee!

Two-Minute MysteriesBack by popular demand,

Two-Minute Mysteries challengesthe sleuthing skills of ourresidents in a creative, fun way.Crimes are read aloud (fromDonald J. Sobol’s novel of thesame name); they are brief, butriddled with details and clues tohelp residents solve the mystery inquestion. Join us, Watson!

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pmin the Great Room

Fitness ClassGeneral health is of extreme

importance to all of us at BelmontVillage of Burbank. As such, we’realways happy to encourageresidents to attend our FitnessClass to stay active and healthy!

Monday through Saturday at9:30am in Town Hall

Veronica Castillo: NewHuman Resources

CoordinatorHi, my name is Veronica

Castillo, and I’m excited to beyour Human ResourcesCoordinator. I look forward toworking with each and everyperson here, and assisting you inany way that I can. Employee,resident, or family member, mydoor is always open to you!

Coming Soon:Dog Therapy!

In May and beyond, we areelated to announce we willresume regularly scheduled dogtherapy with our residents.Everyone is invited to pet and playwith these adorable, small, furryfriends. Come for yourself andexperience the laughter andhappiness a pup can bring!

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.

May 2016GR Great Room, 1st Floor MBAB Bistro, 1st Floor Outdoors

MT Movie Theater, 4th FloorTH Town Hall, 1st FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:30 GR Communion8:30 Transportation to Local Churches

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

Featuring Joey Aaron7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

29:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Scrabble Slam1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie

39:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:00 TH Podiatrist Visits1:00 Walking Club2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

49:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Walking Club1:00 AL Outing - Movie Theater2:30 TH RS Food Chat7:00 MT Movie

59:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR You Be The Judge1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Cinco de Mayo Happy

Hour7:00 MT Movie

69:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class1:00 Walking Club2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Kornfeld7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

79:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Making Connections”1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment

with Hugo7:00 MT Movie

88:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion

11:00 JK Mother’s Day Brunch1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

Featuring Karien Zachery7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

99:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie

109:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club2:30 B Jeopardy with Jeff7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

119:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Purdy11:00 AL Lunch Outing - Another Broken

Egg Cafe1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:30 TH Rubber Block Printmaking

Class7:00 MT Movie

129:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR You Be The Judge1:00 Walking Club2:30 B Activities Chat3:30 GR Happy Hour with Steve

Waddington7:00 MT Movie

139:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev.Purdy

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

149:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 Walking Club1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment

with Jerry Brandow7:00 MT Movie

158:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion1:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

Featuring Mark Cole7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

169:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Scrabble Slam1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie

179:30 TH Fitness Class

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

Meeting2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

189:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 AL Lunch Outing - HomeRestaurant

1:00 Walking Club2:30 TH RS Food Chat3:30 TH Adventures with Doug7:00 MT Movie

199:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR You Be The Judge1:00 Walking Club2:00 TH "21" in Town Hall3:30 GR Happy Hour with Michael

Quest7:00 MT Movie

209:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy11:30 TH Birthday Luncheon

1:00 Walking Club3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Kornfeld7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

219:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Making Connections”1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Musical Entertainment

with Matthew Stoneman7:00 MT Movie

228:30 GR Communion8:30 Transportation to Local Churches1:00 Scenic Drive1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

Featuring Marvin Robinson7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

239:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Jingo: Bingo Meets Trivia1:00 Walking Club1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH "21" in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie

249:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club2:30 B Jeopardy with Jeff7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

259:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 AL Lunch & Outing - MarionDavies Guest House

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

269:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR You Be The Judge1:00 Walking Club2:00 TH "21" in Town Hall3:30 GR Happy Hour with Tom

Horvath7:00 MT Movie

279:30 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

289:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 Local Shopping1:00 Walking Club1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Seth Becker, Music Historian

Program3:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

“Down Home Time”7:00 MT Movie

298:30 GR Communion8:30 Transportation to Local Churches1:00 Scenic Drive1:00 Walking Club3:30 GR Sunday Entertainment

Featuring Silvia Mora7:00 MT Movie7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro

Memorial Day 309:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Scrabble Slam11:00 JK Memorial Day Brunch1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club1:00 Walking Club3:30 TH "21" in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie

319:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:00 Walking Club2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries7:00 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

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All aboard for a fun, scenic drive!

Beautiful flowers and beautifulsmiles from Darlene and Marian.

Rosann, Marisa, Karen and Alex

June is always willing to lend ahelping hand during activities!

Neighborhood News ...Spring is here and our residents are enjoying this beautiful weather.

We started our own flower arrangements to be put out on display on ourdining room tables. Our flower arranging class is every Wednesdayafternoon led by one of our new Enrichment Leaders, Marisa. Please joinus with this fun and colorful activity! Also, please join us every Sundayfor our ice cream social, when our residents choose their own flavor,toppings and syrups.

Our residents went to Buca di Beppo restaurant to enjoy family-styleItalian cuisine. Our NBH residents have regularly scheduled outingsevery 1st Saturday and 3rd Monday of each month. Please let us know ifyou have any suggestions for a beautiful place for us to visit!

JOSE ACUMABIG, MPC

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSNEWS ...

Circle of Friends enjoyedseveral outings ranging frommeals at Steak ’n Shake and theCheesecake Factory to a trip to themovies for a viewing of “Miraclesfrom Heaven.” Recent crafts havefeatured an environmental themeincluding painting pristinelandscapes and making our ownfamily trees. As always with ourcrafts, unique individualinterpretation and expression areencouraged!

We have an extremely gifted,passionate team of ActivitiesAssistants/Enrichment Leadershere at Belmont Village ofBurbank that we’d like tointroduce in case you haven’t hadthe fortune of meeting them yet:Alex, Rosann, Marisa, Karenand Sheila.

Alex is a former professional

soccer player who also workedwith kids for an after-schoolprogram. Rosann is a former highschool art teacher from Ohio.Marisa worked in England for 7years for various companies.Karen is a speech pathologistgraduate from University ofCalifornia East Bay and Sheila is apsychology graduate. Our newEnrichment Leaders will beworking with our residents inCircle of Friends andNeighborhood. They are allexcited and happy to be part ofthe community!

Steak ’n Shake was a hit!

May Is “OccupationalTherapy” Month

From DRCSTammy Cooper

Occupational Therapy istherapy based on performing themeaningful activities of dailyliving (self-care skills, education,work and social skills), especiallyto enable or enhance participationin such activities despiteimpairments or limitations inphysical or mental functioning.

Occupational therapists areskilled professionals. Theireducation includes the study ofhuman growth and development,with specific emphasis on thesocial, emotional and physicaleffects of illness and injury. Theyare unique in that they look at thewhole picture when it comes to aperson’s treatment.

They look at the person’sabilities, task to be performed,and the environment in which thetask is to take place.

The older adult benefits fromoccupational therapy becausetheir goal is to assist withregaining or maintaining a level inindependence that will allowthem to age in place for as long as

possible. Occupational therapyhas been proven effective forseniors living with variousmedical conditions or recoveringfrom surgery. In addition toworking with individuals toincrease strength or regainimportant life supporting skills,occupational therapists workthroughout the community,counseling families, localgovernments, and communitygroups to ensure that each isdoing what it can to help olderadults maintain theirindependence.

Belmont Village offers bothoccupational therapy and physicaltherapy services. Our WellnessCenter nurses work closely withour therapists to identify thoseresidents who would benefit fromthese therapies and contacts thefamilies and physicians tocoordinate care.

We encourage, educate andpromote healthy living.

Employee AppreciationParty

Every month we take the time torecognize and celebrate our

employees as a whole. They are afantastic team!

SpotlightResident

Johanna Resnick, or “Hanny” asshe likes to be called, is anextraordinarily gifted artist. Herartwork comes in many mediums,with needlepoint being one of herfavorite and most prolific. Originallyhailing from Holland, she startedneedlepoint at the age of 4! Manyof her scenic pieces are inspiredby her native land.

Incredible pieces, Johanna!

Belmont Village Scene

The Hoffmans are staying fit. Chuck is feeling the groove! Food Chat with Chef Juan

Jeopardy with Jeff: fun competition! Good luck in “Pattern Bingo,” ladies! All smiles from Karen.

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