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6605 N. Quail Hollow Road • Memphis, TN 38120 • Phone 901-624-8820 • Fax 901-309-0498

Belmont Village of Memphis

December 2016

Management TeamStephanie CrumpExecutive Director

(901) 624-8820, Ext. [email protected]

Linda BelloDir. of Resident Care Services(901) 624-8820, Ext. 109

[email protected] Anyan

Community Relations(901) 624-8820, Ext. 107

[email protected] Goodman

Community Relations(901) 624-8820, Ext. 108

[email protected] Gordon

Human Resources [email protected]

Dan ShackelfordBuilding Engineer

(901) 624-8820, Ext. 105dshackelford@

belmontvillage.comVincent Morelli

Chef Manager(901) 624-8820, Ext. 106

[email protected] Nicolosi

Memory Program Coordinator(901) 624-8820, Ext. 405

[email protected] Garner

Activity Program Coordinator(901) 624-8820, Ext. 114

[email protected]

Season’s GreetingsDuring this time of year, the

occasional snow flurry is not theonly thing swirling aroundBelmont Village. There areemployees feverishly decorating;volunteers delivering brightlycolored packages; and residentspreparing for another festiveholiday season. We try to recreatethe memories of holidays gone bywith traditions like the unpackingof treasured ornaments passeddown from year to year, withsome of the decorations fromfriends and families very dear toour hearts. We fill the air with thescent of just baked cookies andthe unforgettable smell of freshlycut boughs of evergreen. I canalready hear the carolers as theygather in the Great Room, singingbeside our beautiful Christmastree. Residents will be chattingquietly as they sip holiday punchand enjoy a plate full of ChefVinny’s special gingerbreadcookies. This is truly the most

wonderful time of the year.This time each year we all get so

busy. It is such a great feeling tobe able to slow down just for alittle while, sit back and reflect onthe previous year with those whomean so much to us.

We want everyone to have ablessed and heart-filled December.We have so many differentresidents here at Belmont Villagewho add to the wonderfulmake-up we call home. We haveresidents who have been here foryears and love it here, and thatmakes me so happy, knowing weare meeting needs and providingservices.

We also have a variety ofactivities this month that provideexcitement and entertainment forour residents. So don’t forget tocheck out our calendar to see whatactivity is coming up next so thatyou can attend. We will see you atthe Holiday Party on the 15th.

I would like to take this time towish all of you a Happy Holidayand a healthful and blessedNew Year!

Stephanie Crump, Executive Director

Birthday LuncheonFriday, December 30, at

11 a.m. (JK)

Resident DecemberBirthdays

Dec. 6 Marylyn ManleyDec. 8 Maynell HortonDec. 11 Nancy ChaltasDec. 11 Frank LanskyDec. 13 Marjorie BeilsteinDec. 14 Bobbie WilonsDec. 16 Patricia OrsakDec. 22 Norma SchlossbergDec. 26 Celeste ReeseDec. 29 Alice AllenDec. 31 Jim FieldsDec. 31 Camille McNeely

Employee DecemberBirthdays

Dec. 2 Courtney WestDec. 6 Charity PhillipsDec. 8 Dominique WilliamsDec. 8 Lisa ShortDec. 15 Salena StewartDec. 18 Trequila DensonDec. 21 Kiarre WheelerDec. 24 Loretta BuntynDec. 25 Shawn HamptonDec. 27 Brittany AdamsDec. 30 LaTonya TerryDec. 30 Carmen SevionDec. 31 Carrie Smith

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Andrea Smith, PAL

Congratulations, Andrea, onbeing our December Employee ofthe Month! Andrea has been withBelmont for three years now. Shesays that she is a very loving,caring, compassionate and funhaving person. She loves to makepeople laugh and see them smile!

Andrea was born in Memphisand attended South Side High

School. She then went on to gether associate degree in healthscience. Andrea has a nine yearold daughter named Adriana. Herhobbies include spending timewith her daughter, going to themovies and hanging out withfamily and friends. We had to askher who her favorite sports team is-The San Francisco 49ers,of course!

Thank you for being such ahard worker and caring for yourresidents the way you do! Keep upthe great work, Andrea!

Congratulations!

NOMINATE YOURFAVORITE EMPLOYEE!

Our “Employee of theMonth” suggestion box islocated in the Great Room.Please take a moment to writein a nomination.

TIPS FOR THECHALLENGING

WINTER MONTHSThe winter months can make

life challenging for everyone. Hereare some helpful tips forpreventing common winterdangers that the elderlypopulation face:

Avoid Slipping on Ice Icy,snowy roads and sidewalks makeit easy to slip and fall. Often thesefalls cause major injuries such aship and wrist fractures, headtrauma and major lacerations.Make sure to wear shoes withgood traction and non-skid soles.

Dress for Warmth Coldtemperatures can lead to frostbiteand hypothermia - a conditionwhere the body temperature dipstoo low. Going outside? Dress inlayers and wear warm socks, aheavy coat, a warm hat, glovesand a scarf (to cover your mouthand protect your lungs). In verycold temperatures, cover allexposed skin.

Fight Wintertime DepressionBecause it can be difficult anddangerous to get around, manyseniors have less contact with

others during cold months. Tohelp avoid feelings of lonelinessand isolation, family membersshould check in on seniors asoften as possible; even a short,daily phone call can make a bigdifference.

Check the Car Driving duringthe winter can be hazardous foranyone, but it is especiallydangerous for older people. Getyour car serviced beforewintertime hits. Checking thingslike the oil, tires, battery andwipers can make a big differenceon winter roads.

Wintertime certainly poseschallenges for seniors, but with abit of planning and awareness,you will stay healthy andexperience the joys of springtimesoon enough.

Hot Cocoa and HealthA cup or two of cocoa each day

may do more than ward off achill. Cocoa is rich inantioxidants, potassium, iron andother nutrients. Hot chocolate isalso chock-full of flavonoids,powerful compounds that arebeing studied for their link tofighting cancer, preventing strokeand delaying dementia and othercognitive problems. Plus, sippingthis sweet treat can make you feelbetter—not only because thedrink is delicious, but alsobecause it raises the body’s levelsof serotonin, which producesendorphins and can banish abad mood.

TRANSPORTATIONFRIENDLY REMINDER!Our concierge is always

happy to assist you with yourtransportation needs. PLEASEGIVE AT LEAST A 24-HOURNOTICE. It helps with theplanning of the driver’sschedule. Thank you.DOCTORS’ APPOINTMENTS:

Please make allappointments on Monday,Wednesday or Friday before2:30 p.m. SHOULD ANY OFYOUR APPOINTMENTS BECANCELLED, PLEASEKINDLY INFORM THECONCIERGE STAFF.

SHOPPING DAYSWeekends at 1:30 p.m.Walgreens and KrogerMondays at 12:30 p.m.

Thrift Store1st Wednesday at 9:45 a.m.

MYSTERY DRIVESEvery Saturday

TEMPLE TRANSPORTATIONAvailable every Friday and

Sunday.CHURCH

TRANSPORTATIONAvailable every Sunday.

About

Out &

December 2016TH Town Hall GR Great RoomB Bistro MBA

CL Center for Learning OutingCL MarketplaceJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss

10:00 TH Exercise- Strength10:30 B Welcome to DECEMBER

2:00 JK First Generation singers3:00 TH Bingo6:30 TH Comedy Hour


10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga10:30 GR Music with Miriam2:00 GR Decorating the tree and

hot cider4:00 B Happy Hour4:15 TH Shabbat with David6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 TH Combination Exercise10:30 CL Blackjack12:30 AL Mystery Drive

2:00 TH Movie Matinee6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 TH Combination Exercise1:30 Shopping: Target2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist3:00 TH Sunday Movie6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga10:30 B A Christmas Carol12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger2:00 CL Dan the History Man3:00 B All About the Christmas Tree4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 B Monday Night Football

69:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss9:30 TH First Evangelical

10:00 TH Combination Exercise10:30 Lunch Bunch1:15 CL Communion2:00 CL Candy Cane Door Decor3:00 TH Bingo5:30 JK Hands in Praise Concert

79:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss9:45 Shopping- Thrift Store

10:00 TH Exercise- Balance10:30 B The Call to Duty

1:00 CL Marketplace2:00 CL Winter Wonderland Water

Color3:00 JK Wine and Cheese:Cameron


10:00 TH Exercise- Strength10:30 B Christmas Card and Coffee

1:45 CL Gingerbread HouseDecorating

3:00 TH Bingo6:30 TH Comedy Hour


10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga10:30 GR Music with Miriam2:00 CL Glamour Day3:00 JK Musical Entertainment4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 TH Bingo





10:00 TH Combination Exercise2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist3:00 TH Sunday Movie6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga10:30 CL Glass Fusing12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger

2:00 CL Decorating Tree Ornaments4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 B Monday Night Football


10:00 TH Combination Exercise10:30 B Cold Moon: Facts, Myths &

Folklore1:15 CL Communion2:00 GR Beanbag Toss3:00 TH Bingo

149:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss9:30 TH Devotional with Becky

10:00 TH Exercise- Balance10:30 B Group Crossword Puzzle1:00 CL Marketplace2:00 CL Healthy Living3:00 JK Wine and Cheese:Steve Johnson6:30 JK Kirbywoods Baptist Children’s

Choir

Holiday Celebration 159:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss

10:00 TH Exercise- Strength10:30 Decorate for Party3:00 Bingo Canceled5:00 JK Belmont Resident and

Family Holiday Celebration


10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga10:30 GR Music with Miriam2:30 B Tea Time4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 TH Bingo





10:00 TH Combination Exercise2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist3:00 TH Sunday Movie6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga10:30 B Belmont Dietitian: Healthy

Nutrition and Brain Health12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger

2:00 TH Peppermint Candy Ornaments4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 B Monday Night Football


10:00 TH Combination Exercise10:30 Lunch Bunch

1:15 CL Communion3:00 TH Bingo6:00 Starry NIghts

Winter Begins 219:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss

10:00 TH Exercise- Balance1:00 CL Marketplace2:00 GR Group Crossword puzzle2:30 GR Hot Cocoa by the Fire3:00 JK Wine and Cheese:Daniel Lund6:30 TH Holiday Movie: The Nutcracker


10:00 TH Exercise- Strength10:30 B Lady Bird Johnson2:00 CL Giftwrap Workshop3:00 TH Bingo6:30 TH Comedy Hour


10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga10:30 GR Music with Miriam2:00 GR ‘Twas the Night Before

Christmas4:00 B Happy Hour6:30 TH Bingo

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown 249:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss


2:00 TH Movie Matinee3:00 GR Music with Paul5:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah6:30 TH Bingo

Christmas 259:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss

10:00 TH Combination Exercise11:30 JK Christmas Luncheon3:00 TH Sunday Movie: A Christmas

Story5:00 GR Kindle Two Lights in the

Menorah6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga10:30 CL Recycled Wrapping Paper12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger

2:00 GR Eggnog by the Fire4:00 B Happy Hour5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah6:30 B Monday Night Football


10:00 TH Combination Exercise1:15 CL Communion1:30 GR Scrabble3:00 TH Bingo5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah

289:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss9:30 TH Devotional with Becky

10:00 TH Exercise- Balance10:30 B The Hawkeye State

1:00 CL Marketplace3:00 JK Wine and Cheese: Charles

Norman5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah


10:00 TH Exercise- Strength10:30 B Good Morning News

2:00 TH Seated Yoga & BreathingExercises

3:00 JK Sound of Music5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga10:30 GR Music with Miriam11:00 JK December Birthday Luncheon!

2:00 CL New Year’s Hat Craft4:00 B Happy Hour5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah6:30 TH Bingo

New Year’s Eve 319:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss


2:00 TH Movie Matinee4:30 JK New Year’s Eve Dinner &

Celebration!5:00 GR Kindle Lights in the Menorah6:30 TH Bingo

WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR FROM ALL THE STAFF AT BELMONT VILLAGE, MEMPHIS, TN

DECEMBERENTERTAINMENT

SCHEDULEDec. 1 First GenerationDec. 6 Hand Bell RingersDec. 7 CameronDec. 9 Cherry BrooksDec. 14 Steve JohnstonDec. 21 Daniel LundDec. 28 Charles NormanDec. 29 The Sound of Music

NewsCommunity

Resident Committeesand Meetings

Dec. 28 Resident CouncilDec. 6 Community MeetingDec. 13 Welcome Committee

Community MeetingPlease join us Tuesday,

Dec. 6, at 10:45 A.M., in theTown Hall. All residents arewelcome and encouraged toattend this meeting. You’ll besure to see an old friend andmeet some new ones!

Happy

A White House HolidayDuring the holidays, few halls

will be decked better than those at1600 Pennsylvania Ave. inWashington, D.C. Since it wasbuilt, the White House hascelebrated yuletide traditionsranging from simple tospectacular.

In the 19th century, firstfamilies decorated the home withgreenery and celebrated the seasonprivately. The first publiccelebration came in 1923, whenPresident Calvin Coolidge lit thefirst National Christmas Tree onthe White House Ellipse. Thistradition is now part of themonthlong Pageant of Peace.Other pageant highlights includethe first family lighting theNational Menorah.

The custom of first ladiesdecorating an official WhiteHouse tree in the Blue Roombegan in 1929 with President

Herbert Hoover’s wife, Lou. Firstlady Jackie Kennedy added to thetradition in 1962 by selecting anannual theme for the tree. Sincethen, tree themes have includedflowers, American artists andanimals.

White House chefs join in thedecorating. Since the 1960s, theyhave created a replica of the WhiteHouse made of gingerbreadcovered with white chocolate,which is displayed in the StateDining Room.

The first family also sends outan official greeting card each year.Images on past cards have rangedfrom the presidential seal tocopies of famous artwork.

COF andNEIGHBORHOOD

DISCOVERIESHERBS AND PLANTS THATMAKE YOU FEEL BETTER

CinnamonThenSince biblical times cinnamon

has been used as a natural remedyused by the very rich to combatflatulence, diarrhea andgastrointestinal disorders. Peoplewere also using cinnamon to aidcirculation.

NowCinnamon is more commonly

known now as an aid to bloodcirculation, often suggested for useby men to enhance their libido.

As an essential oil, cinnamonhas anti-fungal and pain relievingqualities; it is often prescribed forliver and stomach conditions.

GarlicThenGarlic was taken every day with

honey as an all-around healingtonic in Ancient Egypt. MedievalEuropeans believed eating wholecloves of garlic protected themfrom thieves and disease.

NowGarlic is well known now for

many beneficial effects; it canlower cholesterol and bloodpressure, fight infection and evenprotect against some types ofcancer and the common cold.

GingerThenGingerbread was an invention

of the Greeks that came about bywrapping ginger in bread to aidindigestion. Ginger beer wasbrewed by the Anglo-Saxons andused to soothe stomach upsets.The ancient Chinese used it as amedicine for leprosy, feverand colds.

NowGinger root has active

constituents that help maintain asmooth gastrointestinal tract,reduce pain and nausea. Inaddition to being ananti-inflammatory, ginger is alsohelpful in relieving morning andtravel sickness.

LavenderThenLavender has been used as a

perfume and a medicine by theRomans; people during themiddle ages kept the plague out oftheir homes by covering the floorsin lavender. It was also used as aninsect repellent. Lavender wasused as a tranquilizer inElizabethan times by mixing itwith sugar and using it asa conserve.

NowLavender essential oil is well

known for its calming qualities.

NewsHealth

DR. SHAINBERG-PODIATRIST

On-site visits 1st Wed. ofevery month. Dr. Shainberg’sfee is $40 (cash or check) attime of service. Please turn inyour payment to Linda Bello,DRCS.

INTERNAL MEDICINE OFTHE MIDSOUTH

Dr. Randy Villanueva willbe here every Thursday.

-Wellness Center(2nd floor)

Appointments andquestions, please see LindaBello, DRCS.

Peppermint Pick-Me-UpWhether in candy canes,

lotion or tea, peppermint ispopular this time of year. Use itto give yourself an instantpick-me-up. The scent stimulatesblood flow to the brain, whichincreases alertness.

Belmont Village Scene

Denise had a great time at her firstglass class!

Glass ornaments just in time for thetree! Phantom of the Opera

Lunch Bunch at Leonard’s BBQ Barry and Helene at Leonard’s BBQ.Betty and Denise at La Baguette forlunch.

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