2200 Golf Road • Glenview, IL 60025 • Phone 847-657-7100 • Fax 847-657-7171

Belmont Village of Glenview

January 2015

Our TeamPhone #(847) 657-7100

Fax #(847) 657-7171Michele Helffrich

Exe. Director-Ext. 102mhelffri@belmontvillage.com

Ernie BelencionDir. of Res. Care Srvs.-Ext. 109ebelenci@belmontvillage.com

Urbano AponteChef Manager-Ext. 106

uaponte@belmontvillage.comAmelia Roeber

HR Coord.-Ext. 103Kim Ellinger

Community Relations-Ext. 107Marley Amaya

Community Relations-Ext. 108Jenene Paterno

Community Relations-Ext. 108jpaterno@belmontvillage.com

Aleksandra StaszalekMemory Prog. Coord.-Ext. 112astaszal@belmontvillage.com

Caily HobanActivity Program Coord.-

Ext. 104choban@belmontvillage.com

Richard T. TonsulBuilding Engineer-Ext. 105

Happy New Year to All ofOur Residentsand Families

“Time is an equal opportunityemployer. Each human being hasexactly the same number of hoursand minutes in every day. Richpeople can’t buy more hours.Scientists can’t invent new minutes.And you can’t save time to spend iton another day. Even so, time isamazingly fair and forgiving. Nomatter how much time you’ve wastedin the past, you still have an entiretomorrow. - Denis Waitely

Wow! Another year has cometo an end! I hope that everyonehad a wonderful holiday and newyear celebration and that everyoneis ready for the promise of theupcoming year.

Our big news in December wasthe launch of our BelmontBoutique. This project was theinspiration of Caily Hoban, ouractivity coordinator andAleksandra Staszalek, our memoryprogram coordinator. The projectbegan last January with the idea tocreate craft projects created by theresidents to sell to benefit theAlzheimer’s association. As theyear progressed, the vision keptgrowing, and more projects wereadded. By the opening of theboutique, our residents had puttogether 1,400 items to sell -presented in a beautiful,

professional display.Caily, Aleksandra and our

residents did an outstanding jobwith this event. The opening ofthe boutique was very wellattended by residents, family andvisitors from the community.There was a great holiday feelingfrom everyone with many positivecomments. At the time of thiswriting, we anticipate salesexceeding $3,500. This was a greatholiday celebration, and we willbe ready to begin work for nextyear’s boutique. All ideas forprojects and help with projects arewelcome!

On behalf of our staff, I wouldlike to thank all of you whocontributed to our holiday fund. AVISA gift card was presented to100 nonmanagement employeesin time for Christmas. Your giftand generosity are greatlyappreciated.

Each year seems to pass evermore swiftly. The new year is atime for reflection, resolution anda fresh start on a brand new year.On behalf of our Belmont family,may 2015 be a year of health,happiness and peace for everyone.

JANUARYBIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIESResident Birthdays

1 Tony Rafel2 Elaine Joseph3 Maryann Semer4 Nancy Sea5 Gerry Thomspon7 Casey Anderson9 Marcia Brotman11 Beverly Battiste11 Jenny Lind12 Mary Lou Moore13 Dorothy Geisser20 Berta Cerny23 Thomas Dolan26 Marguerite Jen26 Lola Mathews27 Edie Schneider30 Janet Krompart31 Janice Provenza

Employee Birthdays6 Jairo M., PAL8 Sandy Wilson, Nurse17 Nenita S., PAL17 Agnes M., Nurse24 Arnold D., PAL31 Sheron H., PAL31 Hideliza D., PAL

Employee Anniversaries12 Years Gabi D. Nurse10 Years Vilma Y., PAL8 Years Marley A.,

Community Relation7 Years Meduna F., PAL6 Years Carol L., Concierge3 Years Irma R., PAL

Circle of Friends

Our COF ladies worked hard allyear on projects for the BelmontBoutique. (Fran, Rita, Sara)

Neighborhood

There is only one person to callon every year to fill Santa’s bootsand big red suit! Everyone’sfavorite Santa Claus, Tom W.,reappeared at our BelmontBoutique. Taking pictures withresidents, families and friends andmaking us laugh in the process.He is the only man for the job!

Employee of the MonthPam Mytko

Concierge, November 2014Pam has been with Belmont Village for over

nine years! Pam has worked as a PAL and nowexclusively as Concierge. Pam truly cares for ourresidents and their well-being. She goes above

and beyond to make sure that nothing isoverlooked. Pam was also a huge help with ourBelmont Boutique set up and security! Pam is a

joy to work with!

Chicago Styled at theChicago History Museum

Exhibition Info: More than 20ensembles, hand-picked by theChicago History Museum, tell thestory of the transformation ofMichigan Avenue through thestories of the designers, retailers,civic leaders and taste makers whohelped transform it.

Fashion ForwardFrom the 1920s onward, TheMagnificent Mile® blossomed intoan international fashiondestination. Distinguished dressshops, such as Blum’s Vogue andStanley Korshak, led to theconstruction of Water Tower Placeand the John Hancock Center. Theincreasingly distinguished districtattracted stand-alone designerboutiques, including Chanel,Gucci, and Gianni Versace, whichthen paved the way for NeimanMarcus, I. Magnin,Bloomingdale’s, and otherhigh-end department stores.

The Magnificent MileToday, North Michigan Avenue ishome to three shopping centers,more than 50 flagship stores andcountless international designerand high-end labels. Each year,more than 20 million people visitwhat has become one of theworld’s premier shopping districts.

Sign up at Concierge for theouting on 1/26/15. Outing will becharged to your room. $16 plusthe price of lunch at the Cafe.

Belmont BoutiqueThank You

Thank you to all Resident, Staff,Family and Friends who helped

make the Belmont Boutiquepossible. A special thank you to

the following:Ann Gerrish, Tom Welsh,

Madelyn Rodgers, YvonneTheobald, Sophie Shaker, JuliaWitek, Helen Stieg, MaurineDooley, Jane King, Lou Sunkel,Maryann Semer, Roberta Smith,Fran Acheson, Rita Albrecht,MaryElla Garner, Ed Joseph,Elaine Joseph, Jim Lusk, EdieSchneider, Sara Smith, Carol &Vince Livery, Sandy Wilson, DaveLechowski, Pam Mytko, ChrisSamaan, Marley Emma & LoliAmaya, Paul Wydra, AmeliaRoeber, Teri Reusche, HermiGadia, Gladys Day, Heylim Ariza,Ernie Belencion, Becky Kapuscik,Jenene Paterno, Michele Helffrich,Oscar Gatbunto, Glory Hodges,Atanasio Cruz, Carol Luczak,Andrea Guyton, Wendy Lundgren,Pat Contreras & Susan Kriss, KarenFine, Alexandra Page, Susan &Greg Costello, Susan Hartemayer,Gail Zerwic & Family, BetsyBrittsan, Lisa Klare, Laura, Emma& Susan Cinat, Sunkel Family, TheStudents from Maine East LyceumProgram & Mrs. Taylor

January Outings2 Movie Outing3 Shop Walgreens5 Shop Jewel7 Lunch Outing10 Shop Walgreens12 Shop Walmart16 Movie Outing17 Shop Walgreens19 Shop Marianos21 Lunch Outing24 Shop Walgreens26 Shop The $ Store26 Chicago Styled Tour

& Lunch Outing30 Movie Outing31 Shop Walgreens

For our shopping trips, we beginboarding the bus at 10:30 a.m.

Scenic drives are on Saturday forthe Neighborhood and Sunday

for Circle of Friends and ALresidents.

Please refer to your dailyannouncements for the exact

times of each outing.Sign up with the concierge

in advance.

January Entertainers& Presenters

7 Roxanne Anzelone9 Gaby Rey “Judy Garland”14 Mihai Vlad20 Bill Helmuth21 Voytek24 Dancing Tour25 Student Piano Recital28 Babette Dean

WEEKLY &BI-WEEKLY

EVENTSMONDAYPotteryGlee ClubTUESDAYIn The NewsWEDNESDAYWine and CheeseParkinson’s ClassTHURSDAYDancerciseBook ClubFRIDAYTai ChiArt ClassSATURDAYChair Exercise* MBA Club Program

CALENDAR KEYTH Town HallGR Great RoomB BistroCFL Ctr for LearningO OutingL LibraryP ParlorJK Josephine’s

Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday

January*Computer classes areavailable by appointment. Stopin the Center for Learning andsee Caily for more informationand availability.

4

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

59:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Jewel-O1:00 Blackjack-TH*1:00 Pottery-TH*3:00 Glee Club Singalong-Gr7:00 PAL Bingo

6

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-TH*2:00 MBA Meeting-CFL*3:30 Craft Corner-CFL7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

11

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

129:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Walmart-O1:00 Blackjack-TH*1:15 Art Appreciation-L*3:00 Yoga With Caily-TH7:00 PAL Bingo

13

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L*1:00 Botanic Gardens-B2:00 Poker-P*3:00 History of Religion-L7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

18

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 19

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Mariano’s-O1:00 Blackjack-TH*1:00 Pottery-TH*3:00 Glee Club Singalong-GR7:00 PAL Bingo

20

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P1:00 Dancing With Louie-TH*2:00 Bill Helmuth Travels-TH3:15 Ladies’ Cocktails-L7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

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9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:00 Student Piano Recital-GR2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

269:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH10:30 Shop the Dollar Store-O11:00 Chicago Styled Tour &History Museum Lunch-O2:00 Blackjack-TH*3:30 Meditation Moment-L7:00 PAL Bingo

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9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P*2:00 Resident Council-TH3:00 Board Games-CFL7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

January 2015Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

New Year’s Day 1

9:00 Rose Bowl Parade Viewing(ABC)-B10:00 Chair Exercise-TH1:00 Blackjack-B2:00 Come Share You NewYear’s Resolution-GR3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR4:00 Rose Bowl Viewing-B7:00 BINGO-TH

29:45 Enhanced Sit and BeFit-TH*10:30 Art Class-TH1:00 Movie Outing-O1:00 Ceramic Painting-B2:00 Poker-P*3:00 Men’s Club-L4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

3

10:00 Body for Life-TH10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 Golden Girls Viewing-TH2:00 Interactive BibleActivity-L*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

79:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Body Yoga-TH11:00 Lunch Outing-O*1:00 Parkinson’sExercise-TH*1:30 Crossword Club-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithRoxanne Anzelone-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

89:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-L*2:00 Dancercise-TH*3:00 Music History-L6:30 St. Isaac’s Prayer &Communion Service-L7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

9

9:45 Enhanced Sit and BeFit-TH*10:30 Tai Chi-TH1:00 Poker-P2:30 Gaby Rey as “JudyGarland”-GR4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

10

10:00 Chair Exercise-TH10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 Golden Girls Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

14

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Body Yoga-TH*1:00 Parkinson’sExercise-TH*1:30 Brain Boost-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithMihai Vlad-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

15

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-L*2:00 Chat With the Chef-B*3:00 Dancercise-TH7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

169:45 Enhanced Sit and BeFit-TH*10:30 Art Class-TH1:00 Movie Outing-O1:00 Ceramic Painting-B*2:00 Drumming Circle-TH3:00 Poker-P4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

17

10:00 Body for Life-TH10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 Golden Girls Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

219:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Body Yoga-TH11:00 Lunch Outing-O*1:00 Parkinson’sExercise-TH*1:30 Crossword Club-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithVoytek-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

229:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-L*2:00 Dancercise-TH*3:00 Music History-L6:30 St. Isaac’s Prayer &Communion Service-L7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

23

9:45 Enhanced Sit and BeFit-TH*10:30 Tai Chi-TH1:00 Poker-P*2:30 Bon Appetit-B4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

24

9:00 Dancing Tour-GR10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 Golden Girls Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

28

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Body Yoga-TH*1:00 Parkinson’sExercise-TH*1:30 Brain Boost-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithBabette Dean-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

299:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-L*2:00 Dancercise-TH*3:00 Intro to PalmReading-CFL7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

309:45 Enhanced Sit and BeFit-TH*10:15 Balloon Volleyball-TH12:00 Resident BirthdayLunch-JK1:00 Movie Outing-O2:00 Poker-P*3:00 Blabbing With Barb4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

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10:00 Chair Exercise-TH10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 Golden Girls Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

SpiritualCorner

Family Bible HourSundays at 9:45 a.m.

in the LibraryPrayer and Communion

with St. Isaac JoguesThursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in

the library (CommunionService) and Thursday, Jan. 22,

(Prayer and Communion).Shabbat Service

Fridays at 4 p.m. in the librarywith Paula Drues; families

welcome.Communion Weekly after

Wine and CheeseTransportation to religiousservices is available on the

weekends or by request duringthe week.

Resident

You have a voice; let it be heard!All residents are encouraged to

attend the Belmont VillageResident Council Meeting,which is held on the last

Tuesday of this month in theTown Hall. Bring any

comments, questions orconcerns to the heads of each

department.Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.

Parkinson’s ExerciseClass

We’re Sharing the Health with aFREE, ongoing Exercise Class:

Class meets at 1 p.m.Every Wednesday

Belmont Village Assisted Living2200 Golf Rd.

Glenview, IL 60025Recent research has shown that

exercise can have a positive effecton Parkinson’s disease. Learn

more about the overall benefits ofphysical activity as you participate

in Belmont Village’scomplimentary Parkinson’s

Exercise Class.

Welc meNew Residents

If you see a new face,Don’t be shy,

Wave your handand give a big hi!

Please welcome our newestresidents:

Rosalind AngellJim Dages

Lois JohnsonIrma Radzin

Nick VentrellaInvite them to sit with you at ameal, join you for an activity or

just sit down and chat!

Welcoming in 2015As we prepare for a new year of

things to come, let us not forgetthe lessons learned from therecent months. One case andpoint would be the infectioncontrol issues surrounding theEbola virus cases that erupted inthe United States.

This New Year should be one ofreflection on the things we havelearned, and on projection andpreparation in order to do thingsbetter.

Surviving the holiday’s throngof treats and tasteful dishes, aswell as festive gatherings, we mustbe ever vigilant in assuring weprotect those we love and care forfrom the ever existing bugs andmicroscopic undesirables that lurkamong us.

Despite the cold weatherthroughout the country, issuessuch as the norovirus continue tosurvive. According to the Centersfor Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) over onemillion people reside in assistedliving communities, and reportsbetween one and three millionserious infections occur every yearin these settings. We all know theusual culprits which includeurinary tract infections, diarrhealdiseases, C-difficile, and theominous norovirus. Communitiescan do many things to keep theseinfections at bay with hopes ofaverting an epidemic and thethreat of quarantine.

Outbreaks, such as theNorovirus require an accurateassessment of the situation, aswell as consistent and thoroughsurveillance of those residentsidentified with symptoms. It isalso necessary to implementmeasures to contain and controlthe spread.

The CDC and local healthdepartments recommend residentsexhibiting symptoms be asked toreceive their meals in theirapartments in an effort to limitthe number of residents contactedthus containing the number ofresidents infected. While nursingconducts surveillance on thoseidentified with Norovirussymptoms of nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, and sometimes elevatedbody temperatures, housekeepingworks in concert with nursing tokeep the environment safeand clean.

It is especially beneficial forhousekeeping to increase theirefforts to sanitize the communityby intensifying their cleaning ofcommon areas. Areas such aselevators, handrails, public diningand restrooms are high trafficareas that require frequentcleaning throughout the day toprevent the virus from attachingitself to another unknowingvictim.

Dietary’s continued support inthe cause of prevention would beto assure dishwashers contain themanufacturer’s

recommend level ofsanitizing solution and areoperating at the recommendedtemperature to kill any germsor bacteria.

Most importantly, the mainpractice we all can be sure isconsistent and never failing isgood hand washing. Remindyour staff and residents of theimportance of consistent andcorrect hand washing instopping the spread of infection.Additionally, remind staff to stayhome 48 hours after symptomsof the Norovirus have resolved.

The CDC reports upward of380,000 people die each year asa result of infections contractedin communities like assistedliving facilities. Let’s do our partin working toward loweringthose numbers by followinggood infection control practices.

For more information, referto the CDC website (cdc.gov) orcontact your local healthdepartment for guidance incontrolling the number ofinfections in your community.This is your first step toward agreat and HAPPY NEW YEAR.Juanita Stemen, MSN

Belmont Village Thanksgiving 2014

Rodgers FamilyCarol T.

Page Family

Cliff, Anna, & Caroline Shaffer FamilyYvonne & Sara

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