Our Team Please Welcome Our New Director of Resident ......15451 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Phone 818-788-8870 Fax 818-380-0205 Belmont Village of Encino December 2015 Our

15451 Ventura Blvd. • Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 • Phone 818-788-8870 • Fax 818-380-0205

Belmont Village of Encino

December 2015

Our TeamDana Anderson

Executive Director, [email protected]

Elizabeth GirardDir. of Res. Care Serv., x109

[email protected] Wisniewski

Building Engineer, x105jwisniewski@

belmontvillage.comJorge Antuna

Chef Manager, [email protected]

Jerry Ann PatrickHuman Resources, x103

[email protected] Cohen

Community Relations, [email protected]

Jose SpeedeOutside Marketing, x107

[email protected] Vallado

Marketing Assistant, [email protected]

Eric RochaActivity Prog. Coord., x104

[email protected] Dimacali

Memory Prog. Coord., [email protected]

Please Welcome Our NewDirector of Resident

Care Services!

Elizabeth Girard, DRCS.

Welcome to the 2015 holidayseason! We at Belmont Villageinvite you all to join us in greetingElizabeth Girard, the new Directorof Resident Care Services.Elizabeth moved back to the LosAngeles area last year fromColorado, after living there for 10years. She has a Bachelor ofScience in Nursing and has beenworking with seniors in variouscapacities, includingmedical-surgical, dementia care, asa Director of Nursing in long-termcare communities, and has evenbeen a college instructor fornursing students. She is awonderful addition to ourBelmont Village team, as shethoroughly enjoys spending timewith seniors and their familiesand is very excited to be joiningthe company. In her spare time,

Elizabeth enjoys making jewelry,singing karaoke with friends andher husband David, or rooting onthe Denver Broncos withsix-year-old grandson, Kingston.

Please drop by the office on thesecond floor and introduceyourself, and help make Elizabethfeel very welcome here at BelmontVillage of Encino!

Happy New Year!New Year’s Eve will be here

before you know it. Are youfamiliar with the following NewYear’s trivia?

• Ancient anniversary. The firstrecorded New Year’scelebration dates back 4,000years to ancient Babylon. In46 B.C., Julius Caesar decreedthat the year would start onJan. 1.

• Rockin’ revelry. In 1972, DickClark hosted his first “NewYear’s Rockin’ Eve.”

• Brilliant ball. Prior to 1907,New Yorkers celebrated thenew year with fireworks, butdue to a ban on thepyrotechnics that year, TimesSquare celebration officialsmarked the occasion bylowering a ball decoratedwith 100 25-watt light bulbs.The current ball containsover 30,000 lights andweighs more than 11,000pounds.

Resident Birthdays forthe Month ofDecember!

Alice Danziger Dec. 8William Dillingham Dec. 9Albert Raskind Dec. 12Elaine Kahn Dec. 16Nancy Deneutte Dec. 18Ethel Kantor Dec. 18Lili Fruchter Dec. 26Phyllis Morris Dec. 26George Mallean Dec. 27Joseph Ostrow Dec. 30Margret Kelly Dec. 31Norma Lewis Dec. 31

The birthday lunch celebrationis scheduled for Friday,

Dec. 18, at 11:30 a.m., inJosephine’s Kitchen.

RSVP at the concierge desk foryou and a guest byMonday, Dec. 14.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month ofDecember!

Maria Mejia Dec. 4Dulce De La Cruz Dec. 5Elanit Cohen Dec. 6F. De La O-Rayon Dec. 7Oscar Leclerc Dec. 11Mariza Aguirre Dec. 18Marivic Abrigo Dec. 18Yolanda Rodriguez Dec. 21Michelle Collister Dec. 22Patricia Villanueva Dec. 30

Hanukkah DinnerFriday, December 11From 4:30 to 7 pm

Adults: $17Kids: $12

RSVP with the Concierge byDecember 7.

Christmas Lunch!Friday, December 25Josephine’s Kitchen

From 11:30 am to 1 pmAdults: $17Kids: $12

Please RSVP by December 21st.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Beyond the Book Presents:The Giver

The Giver is a 1993 Americanfiction-Dystopian novel by Lois Lowry. It is setin a society which at first appears as a utopiansociety but then later revealed to be a dystopianone as the story progresses. The novel follows aboy named Jonas through the twelfth andthirteenth years of his life.

Join us as we listen to the audio book anddiscuss the many themes of this great Americanclassic.

COF andNeighborhood News

Circle of Friends.

Hello Everyone,I have been talking about how

to enhance and take care of ourbrains, and how to take care ofsomeone who is experiencing anytype of dementia. This month Ijust want to give a review of wherethe actual science anddevelopment is now when itcomes to our brain research.

Then: Your brain cells are finite:you have only so many, and theycan’t be replaced when they die.

Now: Your brain makes newneurons in some areas.

Then: Your brain is hardwired,like a machine or a computer

Now: Your brain is changingevery second in response to theenvironment and your mind.

Then: Stroke damage is mostlyirreversible and can’t be improvedafter a few months.

Now: Stroke victims can regainfunction even years after thestroke with ongoing therapy.

Then: Parkinson’s disease andepilepsy are treated with drugs butcan’t be cured.

Now: Brain implants can stop

tremors of Parkinson’s disease andepilepsy.

Then: Memory is accurate andunchanging

Now: Memory is changeable.Events are “recollected” in a newcontext and slightly changed.

Then: Alzheimer’s disease andloss of brain function are aninevitable part of aging.

Now: Active brain retains morefunction than inactive ones, evenin some very elderly people.

As you can see, there have beena lot of advancement and findingsthat will be beneficial inthe future.

But for now, I hope youcontinue to work in improvingand protecting your brain to lowerthe risk of developing dementia.As always, if you want to talkmore about this topic, feel free tosee me.

Happy Holidays!Adam

Our Trip to theJapanese Gardens!

Isabel and Vivian.

Please Welcome OurNew Residents!

Sophia DuncanVictor Lieber

Sara RosenblattRaphael Confortes

Edith SandoGilbert Orlik

Alvin SchechterNathan LilienthalAudrey Friedkin

Diane KavinRoy Kavin

December 2015TH Town Hall 2T 2nd Floor Poker TableCL Center for Learning MBA ClubGR Great RoomB Bistro

2P 2nd Floor Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Fitness Class

10:15 GR Kings in the Corner10:30 TH Poetry Group

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword Puzzle/Password

4:00 TH Word Games w/ MichaelSolomon

6:30 TH At the Movies

29:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 TH Hot Topics6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble


10:30 TH Wii Bowling11:00 TH Wii Bowling

1:00 2P Bridge2:15 TH Mind Benders3:00 B Happy Hour3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies

49:30 TH Exercise with Tony

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Chat w/Chef1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

59:30 TH Fitness Class9:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting

10:00 GR Scenic Drive1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Broadway Music History

w/ Merle Goldberg3:00 TH Yoga w/ Nichole6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 GR Board Games1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies


10:15 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword

Puzzle/Password4:00 TH Word Games w/ Michael

Solomon6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner







10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Poetry Group1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 TH Hot Topics6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble






199:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class




10:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies











Christmas 259:30 TH Exercise with Tony








10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies


10:15 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword Puzzle/Password

1:30 TH Resident Council Meeting4:00 TH Word Games w/ Michael





1:00 2P Bridge3:00 GR New Year’s Eve Happy

Hour6:30 TH At the Movies

December 2015TH Town Hall 2T 2nd Floor Poker TableCL Center for Learning MBA ClubGR Great RoomB Bistro

2P 2nd Floor Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


10:15 GR Kings in the Corner10:30 TH Poetry Group

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword Puzzle/Password

4:00 TH Word Games w/ MichaelSolomon

6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Chat w/Chef1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

59:30 TH Fitness Class9:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting























10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Poetry Group1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 TH Hot Topics6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble






199:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class




10:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies











Christmas 259:30 TH Exercise with Tony








10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies


10:15 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword Puzzle/Password

1:30 TH Resident Council Meeting4:00 TH Word Games w/ Michael





1:00 2P Bridge3:00 GR New Year’s Eve Happy

Hour6:30 TH At the Movies

Short Story GroupMondays and Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.Town Hall

“Sycamore Row”

Belmont’sCard Players

Games Begin at 1 p.m.Bridge (3rd Floor)Monday–ThursdayPoker (3rd Floor)Friday–Monday

At the MoviesHave a movie you want to see?Request it at the Concierge desk

Nightly6:30 p.m.Town Hall

Meeting With the ChefFriday, Dec. 4

1:15 p.m.Town Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Tuesday, Dec. 291:30 p.m.Town Hall

Broadway Music HistoryW/Merle Goldberg

Saturdays,1:30 p.m.Town Hall

Live EntertainmentEvery Thursday & Sunday

3:30 p.m.Great Room

New Year’s EveHappy Hour

Join us Thursday, December 31,From 3 to 4:30 pmIn the Great Room

Join the Richard Friedman bandas we welcome In the New Year!

Our Halloween Party!

Sylvia Gelber and Lou Serrano.

Frank, Carol and Lou.

Nurse’s Notes

‘Tis the Seasonfor Health!

The holiday season is a favoritetime of year for many people, butit can be easy to overlook dietwith all the delicious foods, andeven easier to neglect exercise.Exercise is beneficial for everyone,and is especially beneficial forseniors over 65 years of age andolder. As the body ages, it takes alittle longer to repair itself, butphysical activity benefits people ofall ages and activity levels.

Starting or maintaining aregular exercise routine can bechallenging as you age, especiallyif you are discouraged by illness,health problems, and injuries orfalls. While these factors can bediscouraging, these reasons areactually the best reasons to getstarted and keep moving. Thereare many benefits to exercise, andit can be enjoyable, especiallywith other like-minded people.

Regular exercise has numerousbenefits including increasingenergy, improving mood andsleep, maintaining independence,lowering chances of injury,

relieving stress, and eveneliminating symptoms of illnessor pain. Many medical conditionsare also improved with regularexercise such as diabetes, highblood pressure, osteoporosis,heart disease, obesity, coloncancer, and Alzheimer’s anddementia. Exercise can alsoimprove your overall sense ofwellbeing, it is the key to stayingstrong and healthy.

Remember to speak to yourdoctor before staring an exerciseprogram, especially if you have apreexisting condition. Since it maybe easy to overlook diet andexercise during this holidayseason, it is important toremember all of the numerousbenefits of exercise.

Committing to an exerciseprogram is one of the healthiestdecisions you can make. Don’twait for your New Year’sresolution, get started today!

3 Things You Needto Know

If you catch a cold this fall orwinter, here are a few ways to feela little better:

1) Ease nasal congestion withsaline solution drops or sprays.

2) Load up on liquids such aswater, juice, warm water withlemon and honey, and herbal tea.

3) Get lots of rest. Your bodyneeds it to restore energy andstrengthen your immune system.

Mario Guerrero

TransportationSchedule

• Medical AppointmentsMust be scheduled on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays.• Open TransportationCan be used on days when

medical appointments are notspecified, and drivers are

available.• Shopping Schedule(Sign Up With Concierge.)

1 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays.Meet in the GR.

• Scenic Drive 9:45 a.m. onSaturdays.

Meet in the GR. Outings arescheduled on a weekly basis.• OutingsOutings every Tuesday.

Departure will vary based ondestination.

Congratulations on 10 Years!

Juan Martinez.Elsa Reyes.

Doris Miranda.

Teresa Castillo.

Cheers to 10 years!

Marivic Abrigo.

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

RCFE Lic. 197605090www.belmontvillage.com

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Our Team Please Welcome Our New Director of Resident ......15451 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Phone 818-788-8870 Fax 818-380-0205 Belmont Village of Encino December 2015 Our