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

Belmont Village of Encino

September 2017

Our TeamCyntia Drachenberg

Executive Director, x102cdrachenberg@

belmontvillage.comElizabeth Girard

Dir. of Res. Care Serv., [email protected]

Jerry WisniewskiBuilding Engineer, x105

[email protected]

Jorge AntunaChef Manager, x106

[email protected] Ann Patrick

Human Resources, [email protected]

Elanit CohenInside Sales, x108

[email protected] Vallado

Marketing Assistant, [email protected]

Eric RochaActivity Prog. Coord., x104

[email protected] Dimacali

Memory Prog. Coord., [email protected]

A Grand RelationshipAnyone who has ever received a

loving hug, phone call or letterfrom a grandchild knows howtruly special—and beneficial—that bond is.

Intergenerational relationshipsare important for the emotionalgrowth of a child, who develops asense of belonging and identity byfeeling part of a larger family. Agrandparent can strengthen thisconnection by passing on familyhistory, heritage and traditions.

Grandparents can also serve asa child’s source of wisdom,emotional support, entertainmentand, of course, unconditionallove.

In return, grandchildren bringmeaning and joy to agrandparent’s life. By being able toplay a nurturing role and watchgrandchildren grow—without theresponsibility of primary

parenting—grandparentsexperience an increased sense ofself-worth and purpose.

The Evolutionof Football

The NFL regular season is ananticipated event, so let’s tacklefootball history.

American football began as amid-1800s version of Britishrugby played at U.S. universities,using similar rules and the sameoblong “pigskin” ball. The firstintercollegiate game was playedNov. 6, 1869: Rutgers beatPrinceton 6–4.

New Year’s post-seasonmatches began in 1902, whenMichigan beat Stanford 49–0 atthe Pasadena, Calif., Tournamentof Roses. In 1923, the Rose Bowlstadium became home to thematch, inspiring “bowl games”nationwide.

Professional football began inthe early 1900s, and on Aug. 20,1920, several Midwestern teamsformed the American ProfessionalFootball Association. Two yearslater, the fast-growing groupbecame the National FootballLeague.

The rival American FootballLeague formed in 1960. Theleagues merged in 1970, with aNational Football Conference andAmerican Football Conferenceunder the NFL umbrella.

Resident Birthdays forthe Month ofSeptember!

David Kasen Sept. 6Lani Pugeat Sept. 11Victoria Pingree Sept. 13Ruth Frohman Sept. 15Esther Passy Sept. 18Mark Ettinger Sept. 21Margery Huberland Sept. 25Sarah Greenseid Sept. 26Wanda Gregory Sept. 27Betty Hertz Sept. 27Victoria Demas Sept. 30

The birthday lunch isFriday, September 29, at

11:30 a.m.RSVP by Monday, September

25.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month ofSeptember!

Susana Contreras Sept. 1Erika Arzate Sept. 2Corona Barragan Sept. 6Dolores Cerritos Sept. 14Lucia Romero Sept. 15Ana Lopez Sept. 17Eddie Martinez Sept. 18Monica Vallado Sept. 21Afolasade Demurin Sept. 23Dusan Kyselak Sept. 26Buetrie Yen Sept. 27Shannel Williams Sept. 28Jasmine Carter Sept. 28Stephanie Sarabia Sept. 29Yolanda Gomez Sept. 29

See You at Kickoff!Sunday, September 10, 2017

At 1:05 pmIn Town Hall

Join us as we cheer on the LosAngeles Rams!

Saturday Night Fights!Join us for the biggest fight of

the year!Saturday, September 16

At 6 pmIn Town Hall

Snacks will be provided!

HAPPY

Labor Day!

COF andNeighborhood News

Combat Dry SkinAutumn often means cooler

temperatures, drier air and hottershowers. All that can lead to dry,itchy, irritated skin. Keep yourskin healthy this fall and winterby following these tips:

Use a humidifier. Tackle dryindoor air with a humidifier,aiming for 30 to 50 percenthumidity in your home.

Stay hydrated. Individual needsvary, but aim to drink at leasteight 8-ounce glasses of fluiddaily, focusing on water andavoiding caffeine, to moisturizeskin from the inside.

Take shorter, cooler showers. Hotshowers and baths will strip yourskin of moisture. Adjust to acooler water temperature, and usea moisturizing soap. Protect handswith rubber gloves when washingdishes in hot, soapy water.

Moisturize, moisturize,moisturize! The best times tomoisturize are after bathing andbefore bed. Fight extra-dry skinwith creams, oils, salves and

ointments, focusing on places thatneed extra attention, such as yourface, neck, hands, elbows, kneesand feet. Look for soothingingredients such as aloe, olive oil,shea, coconut, mango and cocoabutter.

Be proactive. Those withsensitive skin or eczemaexperience more redness anditchiness during winter. Visit yourdermatologist, and keep up onmedications to avoid flare-ups.

IntergenerationalActivities

From Grandparents Day on theSunday after Labor Day toIntergeneration Monththroughout September, thisseason offers plenty of remindersto take some time to bond withyounger people. Whether they’reyour grandchildren, otherrelatives, friends, or communitymembers in need of a mentor,here are a few ways you canconnect with them:

Teach your grandkids yourfavorite card game or a classicgame like mahjong or chess. Inreturn, have them show you afavorite video game or fun mobileapp.

Like the song says, “Everythingold is new again.” Many in today’sgeneration are interested intraditional hobbies like sewing,knitting and gardening. If youpossess skills in these areas, offerto teach the basics.

Beyond the BookPresents: To KillA Mockingbird

Join us as we read anddiscuss Scout, Jem and AFI’s#1 greatest hero of all time,Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’sclassic novel.

Please Welcome OurNew Residents!

Victoria DemasElizabeth Koenig

Helen PavesIda Robbins

Mildred SachseJacqueline Rodbell

September 2017TH Town HallGR Great RoomB Bistro

MBA Club

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Exercise with Tony

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner10:40 TH Current Events

1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

29:30 TH Fitness Class

10:00 GR Scenic Drive10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:30 GR Jenga3:00 GR Blackjack6:30 TH At the Movies

310:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies

Labor Day 49:30 TH Exercise9:30 TH Exercise

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies

59:30 TH Exercise

10:15 GR Kings in the Corner12:00 GR Outing TBA

1:30 TH CrosswordPuzzle/Password

6:30 TH At the Movies

69:30 TH Exercise

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Mind Benders2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

79:30 TH Exercise

10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:30 TH Wii Bowling3:00 B Happy Hour3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


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



1010:30 GR Board Games

1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies

119:30 TH Exercise9:30 TH Exercise


129:30 TH Exercise

10:15 GR Kings in the Corner10:30 TH Activity Chat12:00 GR Outing TBA



139:30 TH Exercise

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Jewelry Making2:30 GR Fitness Class3:30 GR Blackjack (GR)6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

149:30 TH Exercise



10:30 GR Kings in the Corner10:40 TH Current Events

1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner







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209:30 TH Exercise

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Mind Benders2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

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







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279:30 TH Exercise

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:30 TH Jewelry Making2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:30 TH Art Lecture6:45 GR Scrabble

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



Beyond the BookThursdays and Saturdays

10:30 a.m.Town Hall

“To Kill A Mockingbird”

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, September 8

1:30 pmTown Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Wednesday, September 61:30 pm

Town Hall

Movie Club W/MerleGoldberg

Sundays1:30 p.m.Town Hall

Live EntertainmentEvery Thursday & Sunday

3:30 p.m.Great Room

National Day of Service and Remembrance

Patriot Day

Sept. 11

A moment in our lives, forever in our hearts.

This Last Month, Twoof the Many ActivitiesOur Residents TriedWere Origami And

Colored PencilColoring!

Origami is wonderful for the brain!

Beautiful colors!

Nurse’s Notes

September is known as HealthyAging Month and all of us cantake small steps each day to helpimprove our overall health.Healthy Aging Magazinerecommends the following 5 stepsfor healthy aging.

• Exercise: Exercise will notonly help maintain yourphysical health but it doeswonders for your mentalhealth as well. Check theactivity schedule to join oneof the exercise classes orcreate a walking group withyour friends.

• Drink More Water: Waterdoes so much for our bodyand can even assist inimproving your overallmood. If you find yourselffeeling sluggish or more tiredthan usual, try increasingyour water intake.

• Start a new hobby: Have youalways wanted to learn a newlanguage or play aninstrument? Now is theperfect time to do so.Learning new things helpskeep your mind sharp.

• Sleep Well: Research showsthat creating bedtimeroutines can help us sleepbetter at night. Start by goingto bed at the same time eachnight.

• Stay Social: Join an activityor sit with a new groupduring meal hours. Greet anew resident or join theweekly outing. Sharingstories and laughs withfriends can help keep youhappier and healthier.

Making one better decisioneach day can help us create goodhabits for life. It’s never too late tostart taking steps to improve ourhealth and live as fulfilled of a lifeas possible.

Scent StudyTesting a person’s sense of

smell might help predict theirchances of developing Alzheimer’sdisease. A 2016 study found thatpeople who had troubleidentifying scents such asmenthol, clove, pineapple andlemon seemed to be at a higherrisk for Alzheimer’s.

The findings could lead to aninexpensive and noninvasive wayto identify those who wouldbenefit from treatment. Earlydiagnosis and intervention is veryeffective in slowing or preventingprogression of the disease,researchers say. More studies areplanned.

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.

Village Scene

Elanor and friends posing for apicture!

Chef Jorge decorating our birthdaycake!

Celebrating at the birthday party! Happy Birthday! Digging into the book!

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

RCFE Lic. 197605090www.belmontvillage.com

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