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THE VILLAGE NEWS

BELMONT VILLAGE OF HUNTERS CREEK

NOVEMBER 2017

Ashley Marcellus, Executive Director

Thanksgiving Day is a time togather with family and friends togive thanks for our manyblessings. But to many people,its meaning has been lost.Turkey dinners, cranberries,candied yams, stuffing, mashedpotatoes, pumpkin pie, footballgames and family gatherings -are all commonly associatedwith our annual celebration ofgiving thanks.

Indeed, the staple foods of atraditional Thanksgiving dinnerwill not only feed your holidayappetite, but their nutrients canalso nourish your brain. Themeal’s centerpiece, turkey,contains an amino acid used toproduce dopamine, a chemicalthat improves mental alertnessand memory. The bread crustsoften used in stuffing are rich inantioxidants, and the side dishcranberries are also packed withthem. Research suggests that

antioxidants stave off brainaging and enhance cognitivefunction.

In America, we all know thatour Thanksgiving Day traditionbegan in August of 1620, whenthe Mayflower set sail fromSouthampton, England. Her 102passengers were to becomesome of the founding pilgrims ofour nation. More than half ofthese original pilgrims did notsurvive the first, long, bleak NewEngland winter. The survivorsbuilt homes, planted crops andbegan friendships with localIndian tribes. After reaping theirfirst harvest in the fall of 1621,the pilgrims dedicated a day forthanking God for the bountywith which He had blessed them.Their governor William Bradfordcommented, “Thus out of smallbeginnings greater things havebeen produced by His hand thatmade all things of nothing, andgives being to all thingsthat are.”

So, as we reflect on the manyreasons we have come togetherin this Belmont community, Ihope we can give thanks for ourjourney over the last severalyears and for God’s provision aswe came through a real stormthis September. Giving thanks isgood for the body and evenbetter for the soul. It is also theright thing to do.

OUR TEAMAshley Marcellus

Executive Director(713) 781-1505 x143

[email protected] Parker

Director Resident Care Services(713) 781-1505 x105

[email protected] Resources

(713) 781-1505 x106Kim Ward

Inside Sales(713) 781-1505 x107

[email protected] StroikeOutside Sales

(713) 781-1505 [email protected]

Aaron DrizinDir. Memory Care Programming


Robert StevensBuilding Engineer(713) 781-1505 x111

[email protected] BarnettChef Manager


Donna Field, ADCActivity Program [email protected]

Kim Ward, Inside Sales

WELCOME KIM!!We are so fortunate to add a new

administrative team member, KimWard, Inside Sales. A native ofBaton Rouge, Louisiana, Kimmoved to the Houston area in 2004.She is the mother of four adultchildren, three boys and one girl.Kim comes to Belmont Village withseven years’ experience in SeniorLiving, having worked at TheCrossings in League City andVillage on the Park IndependentLiving in Friendswood. Kim earneda Master’s degree in human relationsand a Bachelor of Science inmarketing from Louisiana TechUniversity in Ruston, Louisiana.When she isn’t working, she enjoysboating, jet skiing, biking, countrydancing, concerts and listening tolive music. Kim loves working withseniors because hearing about theirlives and their accomplishmentsinspires her to also live life fully andwith purpose.

A BIRTHDAY WISHWalter Peine, Belmont Village

resident, was born and raised inHouston and has been abaseball fan since he was oldenough to watch, having beento see at least 60 games. Heturns 102 on Oct. 20 and hassaid his wish is to see hisfavorite baseball team make anappearance in the 2017 WorldSeries.

“I’m glad to see the Astros inthe playoffs,” Peine said. “Theybelong there. This year’s team isthe strongest they have everhad, and they’ve got a chance togo to the World Series.”

Even before he became anAstros fan, Peine watchedHouston’s first minor leagueteam, the Houston Buffaloes,through a Colt 45 phase, a minorleague team that transitionedinto the Houston Astros.

He said now that he is retired,he watches it from the comfort

of his Belmont Village, HuntersCreek, apartment.

“I always took time off towatch the playoffs,” said Peine.“It’s one of my favorite times ofthe year. I plan to watch most ofthe games this year, too --especially when the Astrosplay.” - Channel 2 Houston

On October 14th, Mr. Peinewas asked to throw the firstpitch at the Astros 2nd PlayoffGame. Baseball can be asuperstitious game, but I thinkhis touch was pure magic.Astros won 2-1 and Waltercouldn’t be happier!

Walter & Joseph Peine w/Astros mascot

Malcolm Newman, StaffingCoordinator and Employeeof the Month. Malcolm hasbeen a favorite since hefirst came to Belmont.

We congratulate Malcolm Newman onbecoming our November Employee of theMonth. Malcolm fills a significant role as ourscheduling coordinator. With three shifts ofPALS and nurses in an 24/7 facility, the taskbefore him is formidable. He has embracedhis responsibilities and organized processesso we all have clarity. In addition toscheduling he assumed many important HRresponsibilities. He is known for his patience,insight and compassion. Malcolm, thank youfor all you do. You are a pleasure towork with.

Neighborhood

SIMPLY HAVING FUN

Pet Therapy

Drums work for everyone

Creative energy flows

On a journey-bliss!

Exercising with pool noodles

Pets are included in that family!

Nancy, Myron and granddaughters

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Programs offer a rich variety ofexperiences and cherished visits fromfamilies.

Learning with Patrick

Elizabeth and Walter watchingthe Astros!

Leonard the artist

Copyright © 2017 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved.

November 2017BT Bistro GR Great Room Special EventPT Patio CL Center for LearningJK Josephine's Kitchen CF Circle of FriendsTH Town Hall FavoriteO Outing MBA

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Native American Art Week 19:45 TH Exercise: Wednesday’s Workout

with Misty10:15 TH The story of the Mayflower and its

passengers10:45 TH Think Tank: Brain Games1:30 TH Make Dream Catchers2:15 BT Scrabble Challenge3:30 GR Wine and Cheese with Bill Parish6:45 TH Wednesday Movie: Residents’

Choice

29:00 PT Walking Club9:45 TH Wii Bowling with Arturo

10:30 BT “The Story Forum” All Saints Day,Festivals in Other Countries

12:00 TH Begin Holiday Cookbook1:30 TH Belmont Bread Makers “Man Bake”

and sugar-coated pecans4:00 BT Scrabble n’ Such6:45 TH Classic Movie: Anniversary of

Wizard of Oz

39:30 TH Exercise: Strengthening and Building our

Balance with Bhavisha10:30 O Hermann Park Garden Center - the

garden features like a rose garden, aninteractive family garden, an arid garden,a 30-foot garden mount, and a sculpturepromenade.

3:00 TH Friday Flower Arranging5:00 TH Shabbat6:30 TH Friday Night Popcorn and Residents’ Pic

Movie

49:00 PT Walk Around the Block9:45 TH Exercise with Susan Malmstadt

10:15 BT Coffee, Daily Chronicles, and PuzzlePackets

10:45 O Neighborhood Two Outing1:30 O CVS Run2:30 O Local Grocery3:30 TH Afternoon Music with Jane Vandiver6:30 TH Residents’ Pick: Saturday Night

Mystery Movie

Saluting Our Veterans Week 58:00 BT Fall Back Day-set clocks back

one hour8:30 O Church Transportation

10:00 TH Catholic Service followed by St.Luke’s UMC-Comcast Ch. 53

10:00 BT Coffee and Puzzle Packets3:00 BT Warm Apple Cider Social (add a few

gingersnaps!)4:00 BT Bingo in the Bistro7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Theatre

69:45 TH Exercise: Cardio Core with Bhavisha

10:30 TH Whole Brain Fitness: Words andNumbers

1:30 TH Blast from the past: First CollegeFootball Game Day

2:00 TH Armchair Travel Time: Autumn Getaway:Living Landscapes: Fall in New England

4:00 BT Kings in the Corner and Parlor Games6:30 TH Blue Mondays: “Blue Bloods:” all-star

cast plays the first family of justice

79:00 PT Walking Club9:45 TH Martial Arts Exercise: “Tai Chi”

10:15 TH Jeannette Rankin became first USCongresswoman

10:40 TH Sudoku Challenge2:00 BT Belmont Bridge Buddies3:00 TH Drama: Actor’s Studio: Mary

Margaret Mann3:30 BT Kings in the Corner6:30 TH Tuesday Night Action Movie

89:45 TH Exercise: Wednesday’s Workout with Misty

10:15 TH Think Tank: Brain Games2:00 TH Catholic Communion with Sister Ginny from St.

Michael’s2:15 BT Scrabble Challenge2:30 TH Reminisce about traditional casseroles for

Thanksgiving-add recipes to holiday cookbook3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Social: Faith Gugenheim6:30 TH Margaret Mitchell Birthday, brief discussion:

“Gone with the Wind”

99:00 PT Walking Club9:30 TH French Breakfast and Discuss Paul

Cezanne’s ChrysanthemumPainting-do your own!

10:30 BT Cameron Sparaugh “The Story Forum”based on The Moth

1:30 TH Belmont Bread Makers “Man Bake”3:00 TH Baking Club: variety of

stuffings-tasting-add to holiday cookbook6:45 TH Thanksgiving Movie: “The Thanksgiving

Treasure”


Balance with Bhavisha10:30 O Evelyn’s Park - early morning walk and

breakfast. Enjoy breakfast or light snacksat Ivy and James Café.

2:00 BT Discussion: US Marine Corps formedtoday

3:00 BT Semper Fi Social5:00 TH Shabbat6:30 TH Friday Night Popcorn and Residents’ Pic

Movie

Veterans Day Celebration 119:00 PT Walk Around the Block9:45 TH Exercise with Susan Malmstadt

10:15 BT Coffee, Daily Chronicles, and Puzzle Packets11:00 JK Veterans Day Ceremony-posting of

colors, guest speaker, veterans’recognition

1:30 GR Patriotic Music2:30 O Local Grocery3:30 TH Afternoon Music with Jane Vandiver6:30 TH Residents’ Pick: Saturday Night Mystery

Movie

America Recycles Week 128:30 O Church Transportation


10:00 BT Coffee and Puzzle Packets1:30 CF Sunday Church and Communion

with Pastor Katie Mears3:00 BT Warm Apple Cider Social (add a few



10:15 TH Vietnam Veterans MemorialDedication

10:45 TH Think Tank: Words and Numbers2:00 CL Reading Club2:30 TH Art for All: Harvest Celebrations Day4:00 BT Kings in the Corner and Parlor

Games6:30 TH Robert Louis Stevenson’s

birthday: “Treasure Island”


10:40 TH Sudoku Challenge2:00 BT Belmont Bridge Buddies2:30 TH Actors’ Studio: A New Time and Place –

The Story of Ruth, Mary Margaret’sdynamic presentation brings to life thisbeautiful story of God’s redemptive powerand love.

4:00 BT Kings in the Corner6:30 TH Tuesday Night Action Movie

159:45 TH Exercise: Wednesday’s

Workout with Misty10:15 TH Parisian Breakfast: Claude

Monet Painting2:15 BT Scrabble Challenge3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Social:

Rodney Rasberry6:45 TH Wednesday Movie: Residents’

Choice

169:00 PT Walking Club9:45 TH Wii Baseball

10:30 TH The Story Project1:30 TH Belmont Bread Makers “Man Bake”3:00 TH Broadway: Documentary “Broadway: The

Golden Age”4:00 TH Monopoly and Scrabble6:30 TH Movie: “Oklahoma” first musical written by

Rodgers and Hammerstein, opening onBroadway in 1943; honoring OK’s 110thAnniversary as state.


Balance with Bhavisha10:30 O Escalantes is proud to serve its guests with

family recipes that are made fresh daily. Theyare known for flavorful Tex-Mex food andhand-crafted margaritas.

2:00 TH Make Origami Crane, honoring peace-decorateworld peace tree

3:00 TH Friday Flower Arranging5:00 TH Shabbat6:30 TH Friday Night Popcorn and Residents’ Pic Movie


10:15 BT Coffee, Daily Chronicles, and PuzzlePackets

10:45 O Neighborhood Two Outing1:30 BT Pokeno1:30 O CVS Run2:30 O Local Grocery3:30 TH Afternoon Music with Maurice Daugherty6:30 TH Residents’ Pick: Saturday Night Mystery

Movie

Giving Thanks Week 198:30 O Church Transportation


10:00 BT Coffee and Puzzle Packets3:00 BT Warm Apple Cider Social (add a

few gingersnaps!)4:00 BT Bingo in the Bistro7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Theatre


10:45 TH Whole Brain Fitness & Trivia Funwith Donna

2:00 CL Reading Club2:30 TH Mary Margaret Mann: “Exploring

the Arts”-Inspiration abounds inthis innovative presentation

4:00 BT Kings in the Corner and ParlorGames

6:30 TH The Waltons “Thanksgiving”


10:15 TH Up Up and Away Day-Montgolfier brothersconstructed hot air balloons

10:40 TH Sudoku Challenge1:00 BT Chat with The Chef: Pumpkin Pie Demo2:00 BT Belmont Bridge Buddies3:00 BT Make Vintage Thanksgiving “Thanks” Cards,

enjoy some “Rolo Pretzel Turtles”3:30 BT Kings in the Corner6:30 TH Tuesday Night Classic:“Around the World in

80 Days”

229:45 TH Exercise: Wednesday’s Workout

with Misty10:15 TH Start your own country day: what

would it look like11:00 TH Bookworm Deluxe2:15 BT Scrabble Challenge3:30 GR Wine and Cheese with Ivory

Touch6:45 TH Wednesday Movie: Residents’

Choice

Thanksgiving 239:00 PT Walking Club9:45 TH Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

10:30 BT “The Story Forum” rememberingThanksgivings Past

12:00 JK Thanksgiving Dinner, with all thetrimmings: Violin Music

1:30 TH Belmont Bread Makers “Man Bake”2:00 TH In Bistro or Town Hall, watch one of

NFL’s 3 Thanksgiving Day games6:45 TH Thanksgiving Movie: “The Thanksgiving

Treasure”


Balance with Bhavisha10:00 O Mad Potter offers something fun and

different. The clay masterpieces andmemories created here are sure to last a lifetime.

1:30 TH Belmont Gardeners3:00 TH Friday Flower Arranging4:00 BT Kings in the Corner5:00 TH Shabbat6:30 TH Friday Night Popcorn and Residents’ Pic Movie


10:00 GR Pets: Faithful Paws10:15 BT Coffee, Daily Chronicles, and Puzzle

Packets10:45 O Neighborhood Two Outing1:30 O CVS Run2:30 O Local Grocery3:30 GR Saturday Music with Party of Two6:30 TH Residents’ Pick: Saturday Night Mystery

Movie

Holiday Decorating Week 268:30 O Church Transportation


10:00 BT Coffee and Puzzle Packets1:30 CF Church Service and Communion

with Rev. Jim Berggren3:00 BT Warm Apple Cider Social (add a few



10:30 TH Interesting facts about NativeAmericans

10:30 TH Whole Brain Fitness & Trivia Funwith Donna

1:30 CL Reading Club3:30 TH Paint like Norman Rockwell4:00 BT Kings in the Corner and Parlor Games6:30 TH Blue Mondays: “Blue Bloods:”

Thanksgiving Episode


10:40 TH Sudoku Challenge1:30 TH Resident Council2:00 BT Belmont Bridge Buddies3:00 TH Make Native American Dreamcatchers3:30 TH Listen to Native American flute music:

Carlos Nakai4:30 PT You Be The Judge6:30 TH Tuesday Night Action Movie

299:45 TH Exercise: Wednesday’s

Workout with Misty11:00 TH Think Tank: Brain Games2:15 BT Scrabble Challenge3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Social:

Leah Stonum6:45 TH Wednesday Movie: Residents’

Choice

309:00 PT Walking Club

10:30 TH Cognitive: Bookworm Deluxe10:30 BT Cameron Sparaugh “The Story

Forum” based on The Moth1:30 TH Belmont Bread Makers “Man

Bake”6:45 TH Thanksgiving Movie: “The

Thanksgiving Treasure”

WALK TO ENDALZHEIMER’S

We invite you this year, to giveyour time, presence or pledge to apurpose that we serve in ourcommunity. November 19th is the dayof the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual“Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” BelmontVillage is a national sponsor this year,and we would welcome theparticipation of our residents, theirfamilies and friends. We hope to seeyou there!

Registration 7:00amOpening Ceremony 8:30am

Walk Start 9:00amU of H’s Lynn Euscan Park

NOVEMBEROUTINGS

November 3, 10:30 am -Hermann Park Garden Center - thegarden features like a rose garden, aninteractive family garden, an aridgarden, a 30-foot garden mount, anda sculpture promenade.

November 10, 10:30 am –Evelyn’s Park - early morning walkand breakfast. Enjoy breakfast or lightsnacks at Ivy and James Café.

November 17, 10:30 am –Escalantes is proud to serve its guestswith family recipes that are made freshdaily. They are known for flavorfulTex-Mex food and hand-craftedmargaritas.

November 24, 10:30 am –TheMad Potter offers something fun anddifferent. The clay masterpieces andmemories created here are sure to last alife time.

Mon.-Wed. - Doctor Visits orPharmacy Runs; preferably noappointments after 3:30Thursday Morning - 3rd FloorNeighborhood outingThursday Afternoon - Circle ofFriends OutingFriday - Assisted Living OutingSaturday - 2nd FloorNeighborhood Outingand Local ShoppingSunday - Church Runs, LocalShopping or Scenic Drive**Circle of Friends orNeighborhood residents mustbe accompanied by a PAL ormet by a family member ordesignated friend for doctorvisits or church.***All appointments must bescheduled directly with theConcierge to avoid conflicts.

2nd Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (TH)Pastor Katie MearsSt. Luke’s UMC4th Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (TH)Pastor Jim BerggrenHoly Cross Lutheran2nd Wed. 2:00 p.m.(TH)Sister Ginny Braniff,Catholic CommunionSt. Michael’s Catholic ChurchEvery Friday, 5:00 (TH)Shabbat Shalom!Aaron Drizin, DMCP

MEALTIMESBreakfast 7:00-9:00 amLunch 11:00 am-1:00 pmDinner 5:00-7:00 pm

HEALTH & WELLNESS

STOP THE STRESSStress is any change that

makes a physical, mental, oremotional factor that causesbody or mental tension. Stress isdifferent for every person. Whatone person considers stressful,another person may not. Thesymptoms of stress can disguisethemselves in every aspect ofour day to day lives. Stressaffects the young as well as theyoung at heart.

Many health problems can becaused by stress; but stress canalso make current health issuesworse.

Some symptoms of too muchstress may include aches andpains, anxiety, memoryproblems or constant worrying.Emotional responses to stressmay include moodiness, angeror feeling overwhelmed.Behavioral responses to stressmay include sleeping too muchor too little, feeling nervous orjumpy and eating too much ortoo little.

So what can we do aboutour stress?

Proper diet and exercise canhelp reduce one’s stress. Reducecaffeine intake and increasewater intake. Decaffeinated teaand coffee are always available.See your community bulletinboards for an array of exercise

programs to help you takecontrol of your stress 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,as is meditating.

If at anytime you feel thatyour stress is unbearable, or youfind yourself growing depressedplease contact your doctorimmediately.

Christy Christine, Inside Sales

BEST WISHES TOCHRISTY

It is with sadness that we bidfarewell to a special, bright,energetic and creative memberof our administrative team.Christy Christine, Inside Sales,has worked tirelessly to fill ourcommunity and give seniorHoustonians a new life withBelmont Village. Our loss isAustin’s gain as she will overseesales efforts at Belmont Village,Lakeway. We will miss her brighteyes and big smile. Blessings, it’sa short drive, Christy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS11/18 George A.11/18 John W.11/18 Rudolph C.11/21 Elizabeth C.11/22 Saul F.11/27 Alexandra M.

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS11/2 Grace S.11/5 Alice D.11/7 Elizabeth A.11/10 Reena B.11/18 Francisca K.11/22 Sharyn T.11/23 Catherine M.11/25 Asha B.11/27 Shawndrea T.11/27 Kelly O.11/30 Regina J.

Resident Council will meet onTuesday, November 28th, at1:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Although your comments and ideasare welcome at any time, this is your

meeting. Join us and bring yourthoughts and suggestions!

DAYS IN THE LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY

Walter, chic magnet Neighborhood drummers! All issues are on the table!

Jane M. and Dawn admiring an owl.

Walter Peine throws out the ceremonialfirst pitch at the Astros playoff. Best Friends - Robert and Evelyn

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