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4310 Bee Cave Road • West Lake Hills, TX 78746 • Tel 512-347-1700 • Fax 512-347-1701

Belmont Village of West Lake Hills

January 2016

Our TeamExecutive DirectorDonna Hermann

[email protected]. of Resident Care Services

Tina [email protected]

Director of Memory CareProgramming

Margaret [email protected]

Activity Program CoordinatorLucinda Farrah

[email protected] Resource Generalist

Jessica [email protected]

Chef ManagerMike Cross

[email protected] Relations

Zachary [email protected]

Community RelationsJeana Hinch

[email protected] Engineer

Joseph [email protected]

Donna Hermann, ED

From the Director

Happy New Year!It’s hard to believe we’re only a

few weeks away from January2016! We wish to thank you foryour generous contributions tothe Employee Appreciation Fund.Our employees look forward toand appreciate the extrarecognition for their hard work,especially during the holidayseason.

January is also the time we’ll betaking nominations for ResidentCouncil Board members at themonthly meeting. Nominationswill be accepted at the meeting,voting will take place during themonth and then the new boardmembers will be announced atFebruary’s meeting. The ResidentCouncil meetings are held thesecond Tuesday of the month at2:00 p.m., and we look forward toseeing everyone there.

To better protect our residents,all Belmont Village communitieswill be implementing a new frontentry, digital, sign-in/sign-outkiosk called Accushield inJanuary. This will replace thesign-in/sign-out sheets and log

currently in use at the Conciergedesk. In addition to printing abadge to be worn for our visitingfamily members, Accushield willscreen, verify and print badges forhealth care providers and vendors.Please look for a letter from methat will explain this new systemin more detail and invite you toone of our information sessions.

Veterans! Just a friendlyreminder that Tom Sanders,author and photographer of “TheLast Good War,” will be hereWednesday, January 13th, tophotograph you. For moreinformation, please see LucindaFarrah, Activities ProgramCoordinator. Participation packetsare also available at the Conciergedesk, which we’re asking becompleted and returned to us byWednesday, January 6th. Pleaseknow that while participation isvoluntary, with more than 30 ofyou as veterans, advancepreparation will be a key factor tothe portrait sessions runningsmoothly and efficiently onJanuary 13th.

We’re also pleased to announceour Veterans’ Portrait Galleryevent will be held Wednesday,February 17th. More details willbe provided soon!

Best wishes for a healthy andhappy new year!

Donna

Mark Your Calendar

First Thursday2:00 Assisted Living Activities

Forum

Second Tuesday2:00 Resident Council

Third Tuesday3:30 Tiny Tails Pet Therapy

Third Wednesday5:30 New Resident and FamilyWelcome Orientation & Social

Fourth Wednesday5:30 Families Together: Memory

Care Support Group withMargaret DeVinney

Last Friday12:00 Birthday Party Luncheon

2:00 Chat with the Chef

Every Monday, Tuesday,and Thursday

3:00 Academic Lectures inTown Hall

American Heroes:Portraits of Service

ProjectWednesday, January 13th

9:00 - 5:00 byAppointment

We have commissionednationally-recognized

photographer Thomas Sanders tohelp us honor the veterans whomake their homes at Belmont

Village.Tom will be taking portraits onWednesday, January 13th. The

residents’ portraits will thenbecome a part of a permanent

gallery at our community.Family members are encouraged

to assist with gatheringmemorabilia and to join us the

day of the shoot.Contact Lucinda Farrah for release

forms and any questions youmight have.

St. Valentine’s ProjectSaturday, January 23rd

9:30 - 11:30

The MissionA group of middle school studentsfrom West Lake Presbyterian willbe coming to Belmont Village tohelp our residents fill out their

Valentine’s Day Cards.

SuppliesCards and envelopes will be

provided, so all that the residents(or family member) will need to

provide are the names andaddresses of the recipients.

NEIGHBORHOODNEWS

December was a time ofholiday fun in the neighborhood.We started the month off bybaking cookies and taking anAustin Christmas light tour,capping off our on-the-townadventure with the spectacularholiday lights at Mozart’s. Wehave enjoyed having familymembers join us forneighborhood decorating andmusic. Speaking of music, a newneighborhood favorite is singerBob Appel who joins us eachThursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.to perform all our favorites with acountry flare. Bob has evenencouraged our packedhouse/audience to join along ashe sings. It’s such a beautiful sightto see our residents singing, asthey know all the words to themusic Bob so carefully choosesand performs.

Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends was busy in

December honoring others. COFcompleted our “adopt a soldier”project, mailing three packages

filled with goodies and gift cardsto ensure Christmas arrivaloverseas. We even included apicture of our group in the box,with handwritten notes ofgratitude. We also surprisedRosemary Galvan, one of ouramazing physical therapists, witha wedding shower. We created theinvitations, decorations and all ofthe party treats. We wantRosemary to know we appreciateall she does for us as she soonbegins her new chapter as anewlywed. We enjoyed helpingdecorate Belmont Village for theholidays, too. We held lengthydiscussions on how to create the“perfect tree!”

As Circle of Friends reflects onthe holiday season, we would liketo thank so many who make itpossible for us to enjoy our daysat Belmont Village. First, to theoutstanding team of ActivityAssistants who challenge us daily.Second, to the PALS who keep usmoving and get us where we needto be on time. And finally, to ourfamilies, who support us in ourCOF program here at BMV. Thankyou all for a fabulous 2015!

Birthday PartyLuncheon

Friday, Jan. 29th

12:00 Noon

All Residents WithBirthdays in DecemberAre Invited to a SpecialBirthday Luncheon. You

May Bring One GuestFree of Charge.

Please RSVP by Jan. 27

Resident Birthdays!01/01 Pete Herlin01/16 Joseph Nix01/18 Jim Beard01/18 Anne Vexler01/23 Wilma Magee01/24 Peggy Bramble01/29 Ronald Phelps

Happy Birthday toOur Staff MembersEmployee Birthdays!

01/14 Carine Ndouagni01/15 Maria Perez01/21 Tyler Garza01/25 Zachary Baker01/26 Emmanuella Ford01/29 Kathryn Gilchrist

January 2016TH Town Hall PR 1st Floor ParlorGR Great Room Love Your BodyBT Bistro Love Your MindJK Josephine's Kitchen Love Your SpiritOT Outing (MUST RSVP) RSVP for Transportation

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year's Day 110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s

Exercise2:00 BT Bridge2:30 PR Poker

29:30 TH Line Dancing

10:30 TH Brain Games1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive

(Sign Up at the FrontDesk)

2:00 BT Bridge4:00 GR Old-Time Radio Show7:00 TH “Land Girls” TV Series

38:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live

Broadcast11:00 TH Church with Chaplain

Gloria1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping

(Must RSVP)2:00 TH Wii Bowling3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room

410:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Pass the Bomb1:00 TH “Explore Your World: Italy” with

Rachel McGrain1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 BT Bridge2:30 PR Poker3:00 TH Lecture: Listen to and Understand

Great Music

510:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword

1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the

Grandeur and History ofOur National Parks

610:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling7:00 TH Movie


1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 TH Assisted Living Activity

Forum3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient

Mesoamerica Revealed4:00 GR Live Music Happy Hour

810:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s












Great Music


1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service2:00 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the


American Heroes: Portraits ofService Photo Shoot 9:00-5:00

13

10:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Ladies' Lunch

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling7:00 TH Movie

1410:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword1:30 OT Grocery Shopping3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec:

Ancient MesoamericaRevealed

4:00 GR Live Music Happy Hour













Great Music




3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy

2010:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling5:30 TH New Resident and Family

Orientation7:00 TH Movie






239:30 BT St. Valentine’s Project with

Young Volunteers10:30 TH Brain Games1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive

(Sign Up at the Front Desk)2:00 BT Bridge4:00 GR Old-Time Radio Show7:00 TH “Land Girls” TV Series

248:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live Broadcast

11:00 TH Church with Chaplain Gloria1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping (Must RSVP)2:00 TH Wii Bowling

318:30 All above activities apply to this day3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room



Great Music




2710:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Men’s Lunch2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling5:30 TH Families Together7:00 TH Movie





Exercise12:00 JK Birthday Party Luncheon2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:00 BT Bridge2:30 PR Poker





January 2016TH Town Hall PR 1st Floor ParlorGR Great Room Love Your BodyBT Bistro Love Your MindJK Josephine's Kitchen Love Your SpiritOT Outing (MUST RSVP) RSVP for Transportation

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year's Day 110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s












Great Music




610:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling7:00 TH Movie


1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 TH Assisted Living Activity

Forum3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient

Mesoamerica Revealed4:00 GR Live Music Happy Hour













Great Music


1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service2:00 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the


American Heroes: Portraits ofService Photo Shoot 9:00-5:00

13

10:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Ladies' Lunch

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling7:00 TH Movie
















Great Music




3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy

2010:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling5:30 TH New Resident and Family

Orientation7:00 TH Movie






239:30 BT St. Valentine’s Project with

Young Volunteers10:30 TH Brain Games1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive

(Sign Up at the Front Desk)2:00 BT Bridge4:00 GR Old-Time Radio Show7:00 TH “Land Girls” TV Series

248:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live Broadcast

11:00 TH Church with Chaplain Gloria1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping (Must RSVP)2:00 TH Wii Bowling

318:30 All above activities apply to this day3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room



Great Music




2710:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Men’s Lunch2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Wii Bowling5:30 TH Families Together7:00 TH Movie





Exercise12:00 JK Birthday Party Luncheon2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:00 BT Bridge2:30 PR Poker





CELEBRATING OURSTAFF

Joan PuseyEmployee of the Month

We AppreciateJoan Because:

• she takes excellent care ofthe residents

• she always comes to workwith a positive attitude

• she is always willing to takean extra shift

• she is extremely reliable• she is a team player

Frankie PinedaExtra Mile Winner

Thank you, Frankie, for goingthe Extra Mile!

We really appreciate you.

Cover coughs and sneezes and wash your hands often.

Explore Your World:“Italy”

Every Monday at1:00 p.m.

In Town Hall

Please join St. Edwards UniversityEducation Major Rachel McGrainevery Monday in January at 1:00

p.m. to experience the sights,sounds and tastes of Italy.

You will not want to miss thisfascinating and fun armchair

travel experience of allthings Italian.

New Great CourseLectures for January

Explore the Grandeur andHistory of our National Parks

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.

Maya to Aztec: AncientMesoamerica Revealed

Every Thursday at 3:00 p.m.

NURSES’ CORNERStop the Stress

Stress is any change that makesa physical, mental or emotionalfactor that causes body or mentaltension. Stress is different forevery person. What one personconsiders stressful another personmay not. The symptoms of stresscan disguise themselves in everyaspect of our day-to-day lives.Stress affects the young as well asthe young at heart.

Many health problems can becaused by stress, but stress canalso make current health issuesworse. Stress can make a personlose sleep (insomnia), causedepression, cause weight gain andalso make digestive problemsworse, causing diarrhea orconstipation. Stress can appear inthe body as pain of any kind andeven knock down our immunesystem, making us moresusceptible to illness andinfections.

Some symptoms of too muchstress may include aches andpains, anxiety, memory problemsor constant worrying. Emotionalresponses to stress may includemoodiness, anger or feeling

overwhelmed. Behavioralresponses to stress may includesleeping too much or too little,feeling nervous or jumpy andeating too much or too little.

So what can we do aboutour stress?

Proper diet and exercise canhelp reduce one’s stress. Reducecaffeine intake and increase waterintake. Josephine’s Kitchen has avariety of healthy food options tochoose from. Decaffeinated teaand coffee are always available.Drink alcohol in moderation. Seeyour community bulletin boardsfor an array of exercise programsto help you take control of yourstress level.

Interested in trying moresolitary pursuits to manage yourstress? Try counting to yourselffrom 1 to 100. Go for a walk. Youmay try journaling about yourstressors, or read something tomake you laugh. Listening tomusic is a great stress reliever, asis meditating.

If at anytime you feel that yourstress is unbearable, or you findyourself growing depressed, pleasecontact your doctor immediately.

Employee HolidayFun

Ugly Sweatshirt Competition

Line Dancing at the Holiday Party

Marvin Finds a Sidekick Albertina’s New Accomplice Millie Makes a New Friend

Betty Meets Melanie’s Daughter Jim, the Belmont Pied Piper Natalie Gets All the Cuddles

4310 Bee Cave RoadWest Lake Hills, TX 78746

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