Renaissance LifestyleSEPTEMBER 2017

Executive Director’s CornerDear Residents, Family and Friends: We welcome new residents and staff to the Renaissance Village Family. Anita Kerschen is our new Memory Care Coordinator. She has eight years of experience as a caregiver for Memory Care. She is a strong advocate for residents and their families, and has great communication skills. Lauren Sheridan is our newest caregiver. Jonetta Eads, Memory Care Director will be leaving our team and will be greatly missed. We wish her well. Join us September 10 at 11:30 a.m as we celebrate Grandparent’s Day. We’ll have Flutter Butter the Clown and there will be face-painting, balloons and pizza. We’d like to thank all of our sponsors: The Elder & Disability Law Firm, APC, Bridge Home Health & Hospice, Seasons Hospice & Pallative Care, Mission Healthcare, Home Care Assistance, Healthy Living at Home, Ascend Hospice, Vitas Healthcare, St. Grace Hospice, Destiny Hospice & Pallative Care, and LuLaRoe Consultant Nicole Cusick for their generous raffle gifts for An Evening of Tropical Delights. All proceeds from the raffle will go toward the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 23 in Riverside. Don’t forget to join Team Renaissance Villages! We hope to see you there.

Happy September and have a great month!Judith Pierfax, Executive Director

We’re celebrating grandmothers and grandfathers in honor of Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. We invite all grandchildren and great-grandchildren to come for a fun-filled afternoon with their grandparents. We’ll have Flutter Butter the Clown, and there will be face painting, balloons and pizza for families to enjoy. We hope you plan to join us.

Celebrating Grandparents

Together, We Can End Alzheimer’s

Join Team Renaissance Villages in the fight against Alzheimer’s. We’re participating in the Alzheimer’s Associations 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 23 at Martha McLean - Anza Narrows Park. To join our team or make a donation, visit http://bit.ly/TEAMRVRIVERSIDE Don’t miss out! We hope to see you there!

Resident Spotlight: Don and Marta S. Don and Marta S. are one of the many wonderful couples living at Renaissance Village Rancho Belago. Marta was born in Nebraska and lived in a small farming community until she was 11 years old. Her family moved to Manhattan

Beach, California, which was an exciting experience for her. Back in Nebraska, they didn’t even have indoor plumbing, so California was a whole new world. She and her younger brother were very close growing up and enjoyed spending time together. Before Marta met Don, she was married to another man. They had four children, two boys, Steve and Jeff, and two girls, Debbie and Laura. Unfortunately, Debbie, their oldest daughter passed away a few months ago due to cancer. Marta enjoys being a mother and found it was something that’s built into you. Don’s parents and two older brothers made the move

out to California after struggling through the Dust Bowl in South Dakota. After losing his crops two years in a row, his father decided it was time for a change. Don was born

soon after they came to Culver City. Don has a passion for cooking, one he developed early on while watching his mother cook. His first job was at Sinbad’s restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier. He was later hired by a chef that taught him everything he knows. He worked at several country clubs in Southern California, which gave him the opportunity to serve stars like Andy Thomas and Frank Sinatra. Don was drafted as Private First Class into the U.S. Army and served as a cook for the officers. He went to Fort Ord for basic training and was then sent with four others in his company to a school for cooking. He spent

two years, three months and five days in the military. He was only supposed to serve two years, but his time was extended because of the raising of the Berlin Wall. Don and Marta met in a singles’ group at their church. On Sundays, after church, he would take Marta and her four children to lunch. The two dated for some time before tying the knot. Don was supportive of Marta and her children, and he was every woman’s dream: he could cook. Marta’s work schedule kept her out later than Don, so he prepared dinner before she got home. Marta worked in offices like the Air Force facility in El Segundo, TRW, and several other aerospace facilities. Don also taught classes of young chefs at LA Tradetech College. He and Marta also had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. and privately tour the White House during President Ronald Reagan’s Administration, after he wrote a letter to the White House Chef, Henry Haller. Don and Marta have been married for 44 years and have ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and another two great grandchildren on the way. Their family lives all over the world and they’re proud of all their accomplishments. One of their granddaughters serves as a pilot on an Apache Helicopter for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Don and Marta enjoy socializing and getting to know the other residents that live at Renaissance Village. They like to participate in the different activities offered because it’s the best way to get to know others and make friends. Marta shares that living here is much like you are on vacation every day.

Marta as a young woman.

Don, Marta and their children.

Don and Marta during their Resident Spotlight Interview.

Don’s U.S. Army Portrait.

Employee of the Month:Ronelle Robinson

Ronelle enjoys getting to talk with residents after each meal.

Ronelle Robinson is one of the talented cooks that works in the kitchen at Renaissance Village Rancho Belago. Ronelle holds her Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry from the Art Institute. She became interested in cooking when she was younger, she did a lot of the cooking growing up. Raising three children has also given her plenty of practice in preparing meals for her family. She has two boys, Taaj and Kamron, and one girl, Tajanna. Ronelle has a myriad of experience inside and out of the kitchen, she served in the Army for two years as a Private Second Class. She held positions as a Light Vehicle Mechanic and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). She also worked in cooking and baking at group homes for boys. Ronelle has a big heart and views food as the way to a person’s heart and soul, and enjoys making people feel good with the food she creates. Ronelle loves everything about working at Renaissance Village Rancho Belago. The kitchen offers more of a fun and laidback atmosphere in comparison to the fast pace environment of her previous kitchen at ProAbition. She enjoys coming out to the Dining Room after each meal to talk with the residents, which allows her to get to know their likes and dislikes. Ronelle has a strong sense of respect for residents and she understands the importance of listening and connecting with them.

When Ronelle is not working, she enjoys playing softball. During the week, she plays in a softball league and on the weekends, she plays in tournaments. Ronelle owns her own baking business, Ladybug’s Delectable Treats & Catering, where she specializes in cakes, pastries, and Creole and Cajun food. Ronelle, we appreciate your reliability, hard work and motivation in serving our residents. Congratulations on Employee of the Month.

When you come to Renaissanceyou will find a great staff

you will hear music and laughsand then, better be ready to dance.

The care is unsurpassedwe treat people with compassionwith love that reflects the action

we take to fulfill the task.

Under the artful direction of Mrs. Judith Pierfaxthis Assistant Living and Memory Care place

offers to help you, with graceand promise you will relax.

We have games and exercisewe have outings to Casinos

and restaurants we could drink vinosif your doctor authorize.

And the food is excelentewe serve breakfast, lunch and dinner

with juice and cafe calientethat makes this kitchen a winner.

Outings to our place of faithMovie and Popcorn everyday

Spanish classes to learnand Relaxation Coloring your way.

And above all, you are number oneyour health, your needs, our jobwe walk the extra mile with loveso you will feel at home all time.

RenaissanceA Poem by Alex V.

Fall Prevention and Geri-Fit Francesca Fisher is the founder and creator of Geri-Fit, an evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults of all ages and fitness levels. She began her body-sculpting program in Ohio in 1984. At the time, strength training was up and

coming, but many women did not want to get “big, bulky muscles” from lifting dumbbells. When a study came out in 1986 stating strength training was great for creating dense bones that combat osteoporosis, many flocked to begin the body-sculpting program, which was offered at over 200 locations in nine county areas, and became the most popular program in north eastern Ohio. Geri-Fit was born as an answer to seniors desiring the benefits of strength training because they noticed their own unsteadiness and the loss of being able to walk from Point A to Point B. Geri-Fit aids seniors in regaining their strength, which also improves balance, mobility and ultimately decreases their risk of a fall. Geri-Fit empowers and enables seniors to walk with confidence and should they fall, get back up with ease. The Geri-Fit program consists of a 12-minute pre-stretch warm up, consisting of marching in place, movement from side to side and raising arms at shoulder height. This is followed by 30 minutes of strength training, which includes squats, lunges, overhead press, and more. These exercises work all major parts of the body, but the primary focus of the program is to work the lower half of the body and build up as much muscle as possible. Geri-Fit is not just a program, it’s a lifestyle change, one that seniors should continue participating in to live a long and healthy life. Regular exercise, like Geri-Fit, helps combat arthritis, osteoarthritis, depression and shows great benefit in slowing down the progression in Alzheimer’s and dementia. In regaining their strength, some seniors have moved from walker to cane.

Geri-Fit has been offered through the city of Menifee for the last five years, at Renaissance Village Rancho Belago for the last two years, and Renaissance Village Murrieta is in its first year of the program. Geri-Fit is currently offered in parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico and is broadcasted on TV in Brazil. Francesca shared that she envisions Geri-Fit being offered nationally by 2020 in the U.S. and additional countries. Geri-Fit applied for international trademark and is working on translating the manual into Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Geri-Fit is doing great things for seniors around the world, and is an active leader in fall prevention. We are proud partners of this exceptional program, and offer classes twice a week at both of our assisted living communities.

The first 2 residents to correctly guess the staff in this photo will receive 2 guest meal tickets! Visit concierge to submit your guess.

ARE YOU READY TO GUESS WHO?:

Francesca Fisher

Residents participating in Geri-Fit.

GREAT DAYS AWAIT!

Bill is super focused and ready to hit that softball! Let’s go to the Moreno Valley Mall, everybody! What a great time!

You can support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and get a delicious sundae each Thursday afternoon!

Residents, staff and family members took a shot at showing off their best dance moves!

Rita crowned first in the dance contest. It was truly An Evening of Tropical Delights. Thank you to all who came and showed their support!

SEPTEMBER 10 - 16 IS ASSISTED LIVING WEEK! THIS YEAR’S THEME IS FAMILY IS FOREVER! WE’RE PROUD OF THE FAMILY WE HAVE

HERE. THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL RESIDENTS AND STAFF!

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYTUESDAY MONDAYSUNDAY

8:30 Walk & Roll, L9:15 OUTING: St.Christopher Church, L10:00 All Faith ChurchService, ER1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C1:30 Nickel Bingo, BR3:00 UNO card game, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Geri-Fit, ER 2:30 Relaxation Coloring & Crosswords, VD 3:30 Wii Bowling, LR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 9:00 Belvedere Trio Performance10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Basic Spanish w/Alex 2:00 Alzheimer’s Ice Cream Sale, VD 3:30 Arts & Crafts, BR8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Basic Spanish w/Alex 2:30 A Day At The Races (Wear your Floppy Hats & Pick your horse) 3:30 Arts & Crafts, BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 OUTING: Target, L

1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:30

Manicure Mania, BR

3:30 Happy Hour w/

LizAnn, DR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 OUTING:

Target, L

12:00 BBQ Cook O�

1:00 Movie & Popcorn

1:30 Manicure Mania, BR

3:30 Happy Hour w/ Gill, DR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Geri-Fit, ER 2:30 Relaxation Coloring & Crosswords, VD 3:30 Wii Bowling, LR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 Bocce, BC

11:00 OUTING:

Stater Bros, L

1:30 Name that Job Tune, VD

2:30 Chair Dance Class, ER

3:30 Blackjack, BR

Wear Purple 8:30 Walk & Roll, L 9:00 Dominos, VD 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:30 Scrabble 2:30 Badminton, ER 3:30 ACTIVITY PLANNING Mtg., BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC 11:00 OUTING: Mimis Café, L 1:00 Movies & Popcorn, C 1:30 Men’s Bible Study 3:30 Sequence & Brain Teasers , VD 6:00 Relaxation Coloring

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Basic Spanish w/Alex 2:00 Alzheimer’s Ice Cream Sale, VD 3:30 Arts & Crafts, BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Geri-Fit, ER 2:30 Relaxation Coloring & Crosswords, VD 3:30 Wii Bowling, LR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L9:15 OUTING: St. Christopher Church, L10:00 All Faith Church Service, ER11:30 Celebrate the Joy of Being a Grandparent w/ Flutter Butter12:00 Lunch with theGrandkids, BP1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C1:30 Nickel Bingo, BR3:00 UNO card game, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 Bocce , BC

11:00 OUTING:

Stater Bros, L

1:30 Pop up Shop, LR

2:30 Chair Dance Class, ER

3:30 Blackjack, BR

Wear your favorite Sports Team 8:30 Walk & Roll, L 9:00 Dominos, VD 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:30 Sports Day, DR 2:30 Badminton, ER 3:30 Resident Council Mtg., BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 OUTING: Casino Soboba, L 11:30 Beach Ball-About You 1:00 Movies & Popcorn, C 1:30 Men’s Bible Study 3:30 Puzzles & Brain Teasers, VD 6:00 Relaxation Coloring Club, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 OUTING: Walmart, L

1:00 Movie & Popcorn

1:30 Manicure Mania, BR

3:30 Happy Hour w/ Ricky

Sims ,DR

Autumn Begins

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 OUTING: Walmart, L

1:00 Movie & Popcorn

1:30 Manicure Mania, BR

3:30 Happy Hour w/Ron

Johnson, DR 8:30Walk & Roll, L

10:00 OUTING: Target, L

1:00 Movie & Popcorn

1:30 Manicure Mania, BR

3:30 Happy Hour w/Steve

Lawless, LR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Geri-Fit, ER 2:30 Relaxation Coloring & Crosswords, VD 3:30 Wii Bowling, LR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L9:15 OUTING: St.Christopher Church, L10:00 All Faith ChurchService, ER1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C1:30 Nickel Bingo, BR3:00 UNO card game, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 Bocce, BC

11:00 OUTING:

Stater Bros, L

1:30 Co�ee & Gossip, DR

2:30 Chair Dance Class, ER

3:30 Blackjack, BR

Wear Purple 8:30 Walk & Roll, L 9:00 Dominos, VD 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:30 Scrabble 2:30 Badminton, ER 3:30 Chat With The Chef Mtg., BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:30 OUTING: Knotts Chicken Dinner & Restaurant Lunch & Shopping, L 1:00 Movies & Popcorn, C 1:30 Men’s Bible Study 3:30 Puzzles & Brain Teasers, VD 6:00 Relaxation Coloring

8:30 Walk & Roll, L9:15 OUTING: St.Christopher Church, L10:00 All Faith ChurchService, ER1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C1:30 Nickel Bingo, BR3:00 UNO card game, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L

10:00 Bocce, BC

11:00 OUTING: Stater

Bros, L

1:30 Co�ee & Gossip, DR

2:30 Chair Dance Class, ER

3:30 Blackjack, BR

Wear Purple 8:30 Walk & Roll, L 9:00 Dominos, VD 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:30 Scrabble 2:30 Badminton, ER 3:30 Red Ticket Market., BR

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 ACTIVE MOBILITY Equipment Maintenance Day, VD 11:00 Sequence& Brain Teasers, VD 1:00 Movies & Popcorn, C 1:30 Men’s Bible Study TBD OUTING: THEATER, L 6:00 Relaxation Coloring Club, VD

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Geri-Fit, ER 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Basic Spanish w/Alex 2:30 Get Creative With The Chef, DR 3:30 Badminton, ER

8:30 Walk & Roll, L 10:00 Bocce, BC 11:00 Nickel Bingo, BR 1:00 Movie & Popcorn, C 1:30 Geri-Fit, ER 2:30 Relaxation Coloring & Crosswords, VD 3:30 Wii Bowling, LR

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SeptemberLOCATION

HPBTA

9/4Dixie F.9/19

George D.9/24

John E.

BPBack Patio

BRBingo Room

BCBocce Court

CCinema

DRDining Room

ERExercise Room

LRLiving Room

LLobby

VDVillage Diner

Executive Director Judith Pierfax

jpierfax@rvseniorliving.comWellness Director

LaTonya Davis, LVNldavis@rvseniorliving.com

Memory Care CoordinatorAnita Kerschen

akerschen@rvseniorliving.comDirector of Community Relations

Ruthie Danielrdaniel@rvseniorliving.com

Dining DirectorArlene Herrera

aherrera@rvseniorliving.comFun Director

Smyrna Escarenosescareno@rvseniorliving.com

Move-In Coordinator Michael Turner

mturner@rvseniorliving.comBusiness Office Manager

Diana Gonzalezdgonzalez@rvseniorliving.com

Maintenance DirectorJoe Chavez

jchavez@rvseniorliving.comHousekeeping Supervisor

Maria Zapatamzapata@rvseniorliving.com

OUR TEAM

27900 Brodiaea Ave.Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Tel: (951) 379-0100Fax: (951) 379-0299

www.RenaissanceVillages.comLicense# 336426464

SAVE THE DATE!Grandparent’s Day

September 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Fall Prevention FairSeptember 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Walk to End Alzheimer’sMartha McLean - Anza Narrows ParkSeptember 23 at 9 a.m.

Senior Scams Seminarwith Michele Nazarek of HumanaSeptember 26 at 2 p.m.

Call (951) 379-0100 to learn more.