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

Belmont Village of Encino

April 2016

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]

Picnic Season Is HereFor a portable meal that will be

eaten alfresco, simple foods arebest. Remake classic sandwiches aswraps for convenience. Salads,meat-and-cheese trays andprecooked chicken are also terrificpicnic treats, and fresh fruits andvegetables are perfect for outdoordining.

Prevent crushed chips byplacing the entire bag in a zipperbag and leaving a cushion of airwhen you close it. Pourcondiments such as ketchup andmustard into smaller containers soyou can take only the amount youwill need.

Keep food safety in mind, anduse ice, ice packs or frozen bottlesof water to maintain cold foods at40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.Avoid mayonnaise, which spoilsquickly. If you’re grilling, wrapraw meat tightly and store themeat in its own ice chest. If yourcooler ice melts, the food inside isprobably no longer safe to eat.

Pack cold drinks in a separatecooler so you can open and close

it frequently without affecting thetemperature of the food you haveprepared.

Wrap hot foods in towels andplace them inside a sturdy box orinsulated bag. Eat hot foods nomore than two hours after theyare cooked.

Alleviate AllergiesFor those who suffer from

seasonal allergies, spring oftenmeans sneezing, congestion anditchy eyes. There are ways to lessenthe symptoms and still enjoy theseason. Here are a few tips:

Keep it clean. Cleaning yourhome will reduce pollen andother allergens. Vacuum and dustregularly, and wash your sheetsweekly. Leave your shoes at thedoor to prevent tracking allergensthroughout your home. Shower orbathe before bed to keep pollenyour hair has gathered throughoutthe day off your pillow.

Be aware outside. Avoid goingoutside on days with particularlyhigh pollen levels. When outside,wear sunglasses to help keepallergens out of your eyes.

Curb congestion. Eat more spicyfoods to reduce nasal congestion.Chewing gum and eatingpeppermint can also help.Drinking more water and juicewill improve hydration and helpclear nasal passageways.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month of April!

Marlon ILasin April 2Kelye Fernandez April 4Maritess Wheeler April 14Michael Junaid April 16Dina Guevara April 17Jerry Wisnewski April 22Elsa Reyes April 23Erika Urrutia April 23Jessica Amaya April 26Beatrice Lopez April 27

The birthday lunch celebrationis scheduled for Friday,

April 29, at 11:30 a.m., inJosephine’s Kitchen.

RSVP at the concierge desk foryou and a guest byMonday, April 25.

Resident Birthdays forthe Month of April!

Rosalind Ryza April 04Marcia Catlin April 6Sophia Duncan April 6Richard Leon April 7Yousef Sarafian April 9Leonard Beauchamp April 12Ella Sigalov April 12Victor Lieber April 24Ruth Davidson April 29

Double Seder DinnerWe will be hosting a Sederdinner the second night of

Passover on Saturday, April 23.We will be doing two seatings:

Josephine’s Kitchen1st Seating: 3-4 pm2nd Seating: 6-7 pm

Adults: $17Kids: $12

Please RSVP by Wednesday,April 20. Because of the large

attendance, please be sureto RSVP.

Opening Day!The boys of Summer are finallyback! Join us for the Dodgers’

opening day gameMonday, April 4

In Town HallFirst Pitch: 4:05 pm

Snacks will be provided.Come one and all as we root for

the Dodgers!

Kerwin Bernabe

Congratulations to Our Employeeof the Month - Kerwin!

“He’s always smiling with his residents,” saysSales and Marketing rep. Elanit Cohen.“Whether they are playing games on the boardin the tranquility room, or outside enjoying theday, Kerwin really manages to engage hisresidents. I think he has just as much fun asthey do!”

Congratulations Kerwin; we value your hardwork and keep doing a wonderful job!

COF andNeighborhood News

Our Disoriented Old ShouldBe Accepted As They Are

The action of a person who isdisoriented, no matter howbizarre, has real and importantmeanings.

It is a part of a healing process,and it is not helpful to changethat. This may seem totallyopposite of what you feel, havebeen told or have learned. Youknow that you cannot changeanother person unless that personwants to change. So it is withdisoriented elderly: They cannotchange. Your goal is to develop abetter relationship with thisperson and to communicate withthem, not to change the behavior.The first step is to simply acceptthem as they are. This will makeyou feel better and eventuallyleads to a better relationship.What this also means is that youhave to let go. Your mother orfather is becoming different fromthe mother or father whom youknew. This is the first step ofsaying good-bye, and that can bepainful or difficult. Realize thatthis is your process and very

different from what your relativeexperiences or needs, at thismoment. BE aware of your desireto have your relative “be like shewas” because that would makeyou feel more comfortable. This isnot to denigrate your feelings ofloss or your needs, but it simply isnot realistic to try to get yourrelatives to adapt to your needs. Itwill not work, and everyone willfeel worse. Your needs are alsoimportant, and you should notforget them, but try to do that in away that will help yourself as wellas your relative. Correcting yourrelative’s behavior or trying to getthem to act in a certain way willonly create frustration,withdrawal, confusion, angryoutbursts and slow degenerationto more disorientation.

Thank you again for expressinghow you like the previous articlethat I wrote in March. You canalso send me your thoughts orfeedback via email, or if there isanything you want to hear fromme. My email is [email protected], yourfeedback is very important.

-Adam

The Circle of Friends.

Perfect PicnicWeather!

Phyllis Olshan.

Marcele Ritter.

Please Welcome OurNew Residents!

Edward BrooksGeorge KatzAnna KaplanMartin Rock

Leona BrodnerRobert Burnstein

Irene MurphyMelvin JacobsEdith Felton

April 2016TH 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 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

29:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class

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

39:30 TH Fitness Class

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 Beyond the Book1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies


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

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword

Puzzle/Password6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Jewelry Making1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble


10:30 TH Wii Bowling11:00 TH Wii Bowling

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Mind Benders3:00 B Happy Hour3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 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 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class3:30 GR Guess That Phrase (GR)6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble


















10:30 TH Beyond the Book12:00 TH Jewelry Making

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble








w/ Merle Goldberg3:00 Seder Dinner3:00 TH Yoga w/ Nichole6:30 TH At the Movies




10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 Resident Council Meeting2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:30 TH Art Lecture6:45 GR Scrabble









April 2016TH 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


10:30 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













10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Jewelry Making1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble










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


10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class3:30 GR Guess That Phrase (GR)6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble


















10:30 TH Beyond the Book12:00 TH Jewelry Making

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble








w/ Merle Goldberg3:00 Seder Dinner3:00 TH Yoga w/ Nichole6:30 TH At the Movies




10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 Resident Council Meeting2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Beyond the Book1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 GR Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:30 TH Art Lecture6:45 GR Scrabble









Short Story GroupMondays and Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.Town Hall

“All the Light We Cannot See.”

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, April 1

1:15 pmTown Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Monday, April 251:30 pm

Town Hall

Broadway Music HistoryW/Merle Goldberg

Saturdays,1:30 p.m.Town Hall

Live EntertainmentEvery Thursday & Sunday

3:30 p.m.Great Room

WISHING YOU AJOYOUS FESTIVAL.

Our Trip to theGetty Center!

Someday Willa, this will all be yours...

Meg enjoying the view.

Taking the tram to the museum.

Nurse’s Notes

Since 1987, April has beendesignated to be AlcoholAwareness Month by the NationalCouncil on Alcoholism and DrugDependence, Inc. (NCADD).Often times, people get caught upin the glitz and glamour ofalcohol, and the fact that alcoholis a drug is promptly forgotten.That’s why once a year, it’s goodto remind people about thedangers and health implicationsassociated with alcohol.

Alcohol abuse and alcoholismcan affect all aspects of a person’slife. 1 in every 12 adults sufferfrom alcohol abuse ordependence, it is the mostcommonly used addictivesubstance in the United States.More than 7 million children livein a household where at least oneparent is dependent on or hasabused alcohol.

Over time, excessive alcoholuse can lead to numerous healthproblems including Dementia,liver diseases, and cardiovascularproblems. Alcoholism has little todo with how long one has beendrinking or how much alcohol isconsumed but with a person’s

uncontrollable need for alcohol.We can make a difference by

encouraging our family or friendsto make small changes, likekeeping track of their drinkingand setting drinking limits. Wecan stay pro-active by knowingwhat we’re drinking and howmuch alcohol is in it. And alwaysdrink plenty of water in betweendrinks. And remember, the oldadage “everything in moderation”is never truer than when drinkingalcohol.

Super Food: OrangesWe know oranges are a great

source of vitamin C, which helpsmaintain a strong immunesystem, but they also have manyother health benefits. The dietaryfiber in oranges can help reducehigh cholesterol levels and keepblood sugar levels under control.One study found that consumingone extra serving of citrus fruit aday reduced the risk for stroke byalmost 20 percent. Oranges are agood source of B vitamins,vitamin A, calcium andpotassium. The phytonutrientsand flavonoids in oranges haveanti-inflammatory properties. Andthey smell amazing!

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.

Isabel and Charlotte. Chef Jorge always makes a greatbirthday cake!

Eddie and Betty.

Audrey and friend. Yolanda and Rosalind. Albert and Marie.

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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