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

Belmont Village of Burbank

November 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. 106Jaime LayloBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. 105jlaylo@belmontvillage.comLeslie BrownHuman Resources Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. 109tcooper@belmontvillage.comRosann PattersonMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 111rpatterson@belmontvillage.comMichelle SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145Jackie MarquesCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 146

From the ExecutiveDirector

Dear Friends and Family,As I thought about the month

of November, and what themonth represents, I have to behonest. The first thought was“pie,” as Thanksgiving is the onlytime of the year that our kitchen isfilled with desserts that wetypically would never have in ourhouse. My favorite being pumpkinpie with loads of whip cream, atreat that I give myself on that onespecial day!

My next thought, and withmuch sincerity, I look at this timeto truly appreciate those peoplewho are in my life. After losing mymother in 2011, I thought I wouldnot be able to function as a wifeand mother. Even though I hadbeen “functioning” since 1979when I became a wife, and 1981 amother for the first time, I hadalways had my mother there tocall with any question I may have.After her passing, who would I callfor a different chicken recipe?Who would I speak to when Iwant to talk about the plot of a

Cary Grant movie? And if myhusband didn’t get the “job jar”opened on a particular weekend,who would respond with storiesof the same tribulations as shehad with my father?

I am happy to say that,although I do miss my mothervery much, my life is explodingwith affection, love, tenderness,warmth, devotion, and friendship.My family, of course, meanseverything to me, howeveradditionally, being able to drive toBurbank each day, and pull up achair at any dining room tableand have a conversation that Iwould have at my own parent’skitchen table, is unlike any other“job.” I cannot tell you how trulyblessed I am to be surrounded byso many wonderful residents andfamily members. In addition, thestories I hear as I speak to our staffabout their connections with all ofyou are very similar to mine. Justthis morning, I was speaking to aPAL in our NH that works thenight shift. She had tears in hereyes as she told me how aresident, who rarely speaks, spokeher name during an early morningvisit. As this PAL spoke, Iconnected to each and every word.If it wasn’t so early in themorning, I would have yelled“Yes! Is not the feeling of‘connecting’ with our residents thebest (continued on next page...)

Happy

BirthdayNovember Resident

Birthdays1 Paul McElwain12 Marjorie Bursey19 Janet Teal22 Frieda Davis22 Margaret Russell27 Anita Parmeter28 Elaine Rugroden

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18,11:30am, TOWN HALL.

Employee Birthdays4 Remedios Ramirez7 Kylie Hicks7 Javier Villa11 Diana Gevorgyan16 Rosann Patterson23 Boy Bethel Yap

(...continued from previous page)thing in the world?” So manysimilar stories come from ouremployees. When asked whatmakes them feel satisfied, themajority responds with “ourresidents!”

To summarize the above, Iwant to take this opportunity toTHANK YOU for all that youbring to me and Belmont Village.Your stories, advice, and yourcaring hearts are so very muchappreciated. I told my childrenthat this year, I would like to takethe time for each of us to sharewhat we are thankful for prior tocutting into our turkey. All wereexcited at the idea until I pulledout the list of all 155 residentsand a roster of 115 employees.After the idea sunk in, our sonasked if we could save my speciallists until the dessert comes out.He is afraid our entire dinner willget cold!

Have a wonderful Novembereveryone and a very specialThanksgiving!

Mary Jane

Happy Anniversary!One Year

Fred Soriano 11/30/2015Jean Wilkinson 11/30/2015

Two YearsEdna Sage 11/29/2014

Three YearsDarlene Donick 11/30/2013

Ann Hudson 11/30/2013Margaret Russell 11/30/2013

Four YearsBen Grant 11/26/2012

Nine YearsGrace Delaney 11/12/2007

Bette Wahl 11/30/2007

New Residents!A very warm welcome to: Edsel &

Kathleen Curry, Frieda Davis,Eddie Finkel, Carole Londelius,

Gail Lovell, Charles Pollock, PaulSjolund, Paul Williams.

Outstanding job, Mary!

Employee of the MonthCongratulations, Mary Aqui, on being

awarded our Employee of the Month forNovember! Mary is a diligent and trulyhardworking PAL here at Belmont Village ofBurbank. Her attention to detail andcommitment to delivering outstanding serviceto our residents is extremely impressive. What’smore, she combines terrific work ethic with apersonality that is joyful, positive and pleasantto everyone within the community.

Save the

Date

BINGO BOYSunday – November 6, 2016

2:00 pm – 4:00 pmBELMONT VILLAGE OF

BURBANKHelp Belmont Village of

Burbank come in #1 for the 3rdyear in a row in raising funds forthis year’s WALK TO ENDALZHEIMER’S! As we all know,Burbank is a very special town-welook out for our neighbors &support each other which helps tokeep our community strong. Thisyear we promise to entertain youas we come together & playBINGO (with a twist!) with thefamous BINGO BOY who hasbeen featured on Shahs of Sunset,LA Ink, Kathy Griffin: My Life OnThe D- List as well as ABC, KTLA,NBC News and EntertainmentTonight. Together with our friends

& neighbors, we will raise funds tohelp find a cure for Alzheimer’sdisease, which continues to affectso many people in ourcommunity.

Suggested donation is $20,which includes 10 bingo cards,snacks & mimosas. WINNERSWILL RECEIVE GREAT prizes fromlocal Burbank businesses aftereach game, so call our communitynow at (818) 972-2405 andreserve a table for you & yourfriends - Seating is limited!RESIDENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS

MUST RESERVE SEATING NOLATER THAN WEDNESDAY,

NOVEMBER 2, AND MUST PAYBY CHECK – MADE PAYABLE TO

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION.

Sunset ExcursionsFirst Thursday of the Month

5:30pmAn additional scenic drive will

be taking place every monthwhere residents will have theopportunity to sit backcomfortably and take in thegorgeous scenery while the settingsun casts its golden hue.

“It is almost impossible towatch a sunset and not dream.”-Bernard Williams, EnglishPhilosopher

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

FRIDAYCOF Outing Day

SATURDAY10:30 a.m. Neighborhood

Scenic Drive1 p.m. Ralphs, CVS and

Walgreens

SUNDAY8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Places of Worship1:00 p.m. Scenic Drive.

Please sign up with Concierge.

November 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

19:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:00 TH Podiatrist Visit2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

29:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Outing - Museum of Tolerance4:30 TH New Resident Family

Orientation7:00 MT Movie of the Night

39:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Stu & Laurie5:30 Sunset Excursion7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping in the Bistro Provided by“Oujaba Wholesale” 9am - 3pm

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9:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi Kornfeld4:00 TH New Resident Orientation6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

59:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B 20 Questions Game1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 B Trivial Pursuit: Genius

Edition7:00 MT Movie of the Night

68:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:15 Walking Club

10:30 GR Church Service provided bySouth Hills Church

1:00 Scenic Drive2:00 GR Bingo with Bingo Boy!6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

79:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Scrabble Slam1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle:

“Waitress”3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

**Polling Location for GeneralElection: Town Hall**

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9:15 Walking Club9:30 B Fitness Class

10:30 B Current Events with MaryJane

2:30 B Jeopardy with Jeff3:30 B Activities Chat6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

99:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 Lunch Outing - Granville Caféat the Americana

2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan7:00 MT Movie of the Night

109:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR You Be The Judge2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Michael Quest7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Veterans Day 119:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Kornfeld6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

129:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B 20 Questions Game1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Musical Improv Comedy

featuring “Roadies”7:00 MT Movie of the Night

138:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:15 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

“The Valley Harmonettes”6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

149:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Trivial Pursuit: GeniusEdition

1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

159:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

169:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 Lunch Outing - BJ’s Restaurantand Brewhouse

3:30 TH Adventures with Doug: SouthSister Volcano

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

179:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 B Blackjack in the Bistro2:00 TH Beading Class3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy Hour

with Dave Winstone7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping in the Bistro Provided by“Butterfly Boutique” 11am - 3pm

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9:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi Bieber6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

199:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B 20 Questions Game1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 GR Musical Entertainment

from Jamie Shaheen7:00 MT Movie of the Night

208:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:15 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

“Down Home Time”6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

219:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Scrabble Slam1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle:

“Stalag 17"3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

229:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events with MaryJane

2:30 B Jeopardy with Jeff6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

239:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Outing - Petersen AutomotiveMuseum

2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Thanksgiving 249:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Special HolidayPerformance from MatthewStoneman

2:00 B Jingo: Bingo meetsTrivia-Thanksgiving Edition

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

259:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev.Purdy

2:30 B Apples to Apples Game6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

269:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B 20 Questions Game1:00 Local Shopping1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 TH Seth Becker, Music

Historian Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

278:30 Transportation to Local Churches8:30 GR Communion in the Great Room9:15 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Troy Whitaker Presents: The

Life and Times of Cole Porter,a Musical Tribute

6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

289:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 B Trivial Pursuit: GeniusEdition

1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

299:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Current Events with MaryJane

2:00 JK New Resident WelcomeTea

2:30 GR Two-Minute Mysteries6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

309:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Outing - California ScienceCenter for IMAX Screening “ABeautiful Planet 3D”

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Beautiful, decorative butterfliesmade by our residents!

Having too much fun watching thehorses train at Santa Anita Park!

Kelsey, our musical therapist, leadsanother fun sing-along

Neighborhood News...The neighborhood was full of fun, spooky and yummy treats in

October (including mouth-watering “spider” treats we couldn’t getenough of!). Halloween was a successful and enjoyable celebration withthe residents dressed in their own unique, handcrafted masks. Wecontinue regularly scheduled outings--much to the delight of theresidents! This month featured a trip to P.F. Chang’s, where we were allable to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine. As always, incorporating funand therapeutic activities with our “theme of the day” is our mostimportant goal. This month featured themes like “Picasso Day,”“National Pizza Day” and “Know our Ecology”--where we studiedvarious aspects of our world’s ecosystems and the interaction of theorganisms that inhabit them!

Circle of Friends News...October was another

growth-filled month for the Circleof Friends. Each day, our residentswere engaged in activities centeredaround Belmont Village’saward-winning and highlyreputable six domains of mentalfitness: Critical Thinking,Long-Term Memory, LearningSomething New, Step-by-StepSequencing, Memory-BodyMovement and Analytic Solutions.With practice, we continueworking to strengthen and refineeach area. The month of Octoberbrought fun adventures to newplaces like Santa Anita Racetrackand the “Rise of the Jack o’Lanterns” carved pumpkin exhibitat the Convention Center indowntown Los Angeles. Wecelebrated Halloween with adress-up day where residents (andemployees!) sported their mostcreative disguises.

Very creative, Loretta and Maria!

Dottie enjoying a quick snackbetween activities

Arek’s dance class was entertainingto watch and to participate in!

Tips for a ThinnerThanksgiving

From DRCSTammy Cooper

Gaining weight during theholiday season is a nationalpastime. Did you know that mostpeople gain at least a poundduring the holiday? Some evengain more. Worst is most peoplekeep that weight on permanently.

The good news is with a littleknowledge you can indulgeyourself in traditional holiday fareand still enjoy a guilt-freeThanksgiving feast. After all, beingstuffed is a good idea only if youare a turkey.

Get Active: Eat less and exercisemore during the holidays toprevent weight gain. Boost thefrequency of your fitness routinethe weeks ahead of the feast. Takea walk early Thanksgiving day andthen again after dinner if you areup to it. It is a wonderful way forfamilies to get physical and enjoythe holiday at the same time.

Eat Breakfast: Eating a smallmeal in the morning may give youmore control over your hunger.Start your day with a healthybreakfast, preferably one with

protein and fiber, which may helptake the edge off your cravingsand allow you to be more sensiblelater in the day during the“big feast.”

Watch your Portions: Beforefilling up your plate, evaluate thebuffet table and decide whatyou’re going to choose. Don’tsquander your calories on foodsthat you can have all year long.Indulge with small portions ofholiday favorites so you can enjoyyour traditional favorites

Best Bets on the Table: Whiteturkey meat, plain vegetables,roasted sweet potatoes, mashedpotatoes and defatted gravy tend tobe the best bets because they arelower in fat and calories.

Skip the Seconds andLeftovers: Try to resist thetemptation to go back for secondhelpings or leftovers. You are lesslikely to overeat and have moreroom for a delectable dessert. Butonly one slice of that pumpkinpie!!!

Thank you to the friends and familyof Bernice Christenson for organizing

our visit from USC’s Traveler!

SpotlightEmployee

Celebrating 10+ Years!An annual tradition at

Belmont Village of Burbank istreating our employees whohave been with us for ten yearsor longer to a lavish meal out onthe town in a high-endlimousine! It is an earnest tokenof our appreciation for theloyalty, commitment andoutstanding work displayedfrom each one of them.

Belmont Village Scene

Diana and her new friend! Chef Juan leads his Kitchen Tour Working up a sweat in Fitness Class!

Terrific food and view at Tony P’s Lyn & Greta enjoying beading class A great game of Jeopardy with Jeff!

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