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

Belmont Village of Encino

November 2016

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 CohenCommunity Relations, x108

[email protected] Speede

Outside Marketing, [email protected]

Monica ValladoMarketing Assistant, x107

[email protected] Rocha

Activity Prog. Coord., [email protected]

Adam DimacaliMemory Prog. Coord., x110

[email protected]

The First ThanksgivingFestivals with the spirit of

giving thanks have been commonin many cultures, so determiningthe original Thanksgivingcelebration proves difficult. Buttradition recognizes the 1621 feastbetween the Pilgrim settlers atPlymouth Colony andneighboring American Indians asAmerica’s first Thanksgiving.

Sailing from England aboardthe Mayflower, the Pilgrimsarrived in present-dayMassachusetts in the fall of 1620,yet remained on the ship forseveral months. When thecolonists moved ashore thefollowing spring, they were visitedby two English-speaking Indians,

Samoset and Squanto, whoshowed the Pilgrims how to huntand grow their own food. Squantoalso served as an interpreter andmediator between the settlers andthe neighboring Wampanoagtribe.

Sometime between Sept. 21and Nov. 1, the Pilgrimsorganized a feast to celebrate thesuccess of their first crop. Around90 Wampanoag, including ChiefMassasoit, joined the colonists forthe festivities, which lasted forthree days and included games,singing and dancing, in additionto the elaborate meal.

The Pilgrims’ records indicatethat regional fowl, such as ducks,geese, swans and, yes, probablyturkey, were served at the feast,along with venison brought by theWampanoag. Historians believethat other foods present at themeal included fish and shellfish,beans, onions, porridge madefrom cornmeal, berries, squashand pumpkin—but no pumpkinpie.

Resident Birthdays forthe Month ofNovember!

Barbara Kaplan Nov. 1Sol Nidetz Nov. 10Miguel Reyes Nov. 10Jack Gruzen Nov. 11Gilbert Orlik Nov. 14Regina Hagan Nov. 18Georgina Ostrow Nov. 20Edward Brooks Nov. 28Melvin Reich Nov. 29

The birthday lunch celebrationis scheduled for

Friday, November 25, at11:30 a.m.

in Josephine’s Kitchen.RSVP at the concierge desk for

you and a guest byMonday, November 21.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month ofNovember!

Cindy Tsotsoros Nov. 1Mark Noble Nov. 3Cyntia Drachenberg Nov. 4Dora Siguenza Nov. 15Teresita Alviar Nov. 17Jose Speede Nov. 18Raina Coates Nov. 18Maria Contreas Nov. 25

Join Us forThanksgiving Lunch!Thursday, November 24th,

At 11:00 am to 1 pmAdults: $19Kids: $10

Join us for a fantasticThanksgiving lunch with all the

fixings! Please R.S.V.P. byMonday, November 21st.

Fall BackDaylight saving time ends at

2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.Turn your clocks back one hour

before going to bed Saturdaynight. Remember, spring forward,fall back.

Lydia Velasco

Congratulations to Our Employeeof the Month - Lydia Velasco!

“Whenever I walk by the Circle of Friends, Isee Lydia not only smiling, but she’s always inthe middle of helping a resident with anactivity,” says Elanit Cohen, Sales andMarketing Director.

“She has been with our company a long time;the residents see her as family, which is exactlywhat she makes our community feel like.”

Congratulations Lydia and keep up thefantastic work!

COF andNeighborhood News

Fun in the sun!

Hello everyone,Here are the outings for COF for

the month of November:November 2nd at the Japanese

American MuseumNovember 9th at Bargains

Restaurant,November 16th at the Getty

Villa,November 23th Movie at the

Arclight Sherman Oaks,November 30th Scenic route

and afternoon dessert.Here are the outings for

Neighborhood this month ofNovember:

November 6th at Lake Balboa,November 13th China Town,November 20th The Grove,November 27th Mulholland

Drive.As I mentioned last month, I

will try to help you communicatewith people who are experiencingdementia.

I may oversimplify a lot ofthings, but like always, please feel

free to give me feedback if youneed me to clarify something.

Whenever you’re trying tocommunicate to a person who isexperiencing dementia, you haveto always be centered.

This means clearing yourself ofall inner “noise,” putting asideyour own feelings, quieting thethoughts that are running throughyour head, and finding your innerstrength and resourcefulness.

If you meditate, do yoga or dosome form of martial arts, thenthese words are familiar to you.You may already be trained incentering, and that is an extremelyimportant tool that you will needto use often.

Centering is what you do whenyou do not know what to do.Centering is the way to handleshocking, scary events. Centeringis the first step toward empathy.

Please feel free to see me; I canteach you how to center.

Howard, Kerwin and Sylvia.

Thank You toEveryone Who

Participated in theWalk to End

Alzheimer’s Disease!

Entertainersfor November

Irby Gascon - Nov. 3Jerry Brandow - Nov. 10B.C. Cameron - Nov. 13Elias w/Love - Nov. 20

Mark Cole - Thanksgiving DayKevin Laurence - Nov. 27

Please Welcome OurNew Residents!

Sheila Homer - Nov. 20Ruth Zev - Nov. 29

Marsha Mazer - Nov. 30Charles Flores - Oct. 4

Harold Cohen - Oct. 14

November 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

110:15 GR Kings in the Corner12:00 GR Outing TBA

1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword

Puzzle/Password6:30 TH At the Movies

210:30 TH Beyond the Book

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

310:30 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

49:30 TH Exercise with Tony

10:30 TH Current Events10:30 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

59:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:00 GR Scenic Drive1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Broadway Music History

w/ Merle Goldberg6:30 TH At the Movies

610:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies





1:00 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



Veterans Day 119:30 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

129:30 TH Fitness Class





1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies




1610:30 TH Beyond the Book12:00 TH Jewelry Making





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

1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

199:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class



2010:30 GR Board Games

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


1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies






Thanksgiving 2410:30 TH Wii Bowling11:00 TH Wii Bowling



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

269:30 TH Fitness Class





1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Trivia2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting6:30 TH At the Movies


1:00 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

“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’sNest”

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, November 11

1:15 pmTown Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Tuesday, November 11:30 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

Sarah Greenseid

Congratulations to SarahGreenseid Who Celebrated Her

105th Birthday Last Month!When I told Sarah happy birthday, she

smiled, held my hand and gave me a genuine“thank you.”

When I asked her if she had any tips on life,she looked at me and said, “Try your best to behappy and enjoy every day you get.” Beautifulwords from a beautiful soul.

Happy birthday Sarah.- Eric Rocha, APC

Leonard, Councilman Koretz andJeff Ebenstein.

Estelle and the Councilman.

Thank You toCouncilman Paul

Koretz for WishingSara a Happy

105th Birthday!

Sara Greenseid with family and PaulKortez.

Francis and Jeff catching up!

Nurse’s Notes

Tips for A ThinnerThanksgiving!

Gaining weight during the holidayseason is a national pastime. Didyou know that most people gain

at least a pound during theholiday, some even gain more.Worst is most people keep that

weight on permanently.The good news is with a little

knowledge 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.

Take a walk early ThanksgivingDay and then again after dinner ifyou are up to it. It is a wonderfulway for families to get physicaland enjoy the holiday at thesame time.

Eat Breakfast: Eating a smallmeal in the morning may give youmore control over your hunger.

Start your day with a healthy

breakfast, preferably one withprotein 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’t squander your calorieson foods that you can have allyear long. Indulge with smallportions of holiday favorites soyou can enjoy your traditionalfavorites

Best Bets on the Table: Whiteturkey meat, plain vegetables,roasted sweet potatoes, mashedpotatoes and de-fatted gravy tendto be the best bets because theyare lower 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!!!

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.

Congratulations on 10 Years!

10 years of service at Encino! Thank you team, you are terrific! Get the royal treatment!

Sylvia and Betty. Margery and Estelle. Esther Passy with family.

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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