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THE VILLAGE NEWS

BELMONT VILLAGE OF ALBANY

DECEMBER 2017

MICHELLE MOROSExecutive Director

As 2017 wraps up and we lookto the new year, many of us willset new goals. Maybe toimprove physical well-being likeexercising more and eatingbetter or improving mentalwell-being, like thinkingpositively or laughing moreoften. It may sound like oldadvise, but writing down yourgoals and developing a gameplan increases your chances toachieve them.

Earlier this year, BelmontVillage launched a Bright IdeaCompetition encouragingemployees across the countryand Mexico to put pen to paperwith their innovative ideas. Thefocus of this competition was toengage our staff, tap into theirimaginations and inspire them.Our teams work every day in our

communities and have real,hands-on practical experiences.What better resource forinnovative ideas can a companyhave then their own employees?Over 200 Bright Ideas werereceived company-wide, and Iam proud to announce thatthree of the five finalists are partof our Albany Team! Eachfinalist won $500 and will travelto our home office in Houston,Texas, in January to presenttheir ideas. The Grand Prizewinner will receive another $500and a trip to Puerto Vallarta,Mexico, and their idea will beimplemented into BelmontVillage Senior Living.

Please join me incongratulating our Bright Ideafinalists Veronica Loera, TaniyaBishop and Erika Soto.

May your holidays be filledwith peace, joy and love. And avery Happy New Year toeveryone.

Michelle Moros

STAFF DIRECTORY

All staff members can be reachedby calling the concierge

(805) 525-4554

Michelle MorosExecutive Director

[email protected]

Bradley HowellAssistant Executive [email protected]

Katrina WilliamsDining Room Manager

[email protected]

Lola BullockHuman Resources [email protected]

Pamela KimmelDirector of Memory Care

[email protected]

Virgilio “Gil” MercadoBuilding Engineer

[email protected]

Sanaae “Sana” OulmaatiDirector of Resident Care Services

[email protected]

Zoilan “Zoi” RuizChef Manager

[email protected]

Jacqueline WaldburgerDirector of Community [email protected]

Betty [email protected]

Joanna [email protected]

Happy

BirthdayRESIDENTSMillicent C. December 4Mai-Wah J. December 9Mori C. December 11Bluma G. December 15Lawrence S. December 17Jody A. December 18Anna S. December 18Russel W. December 26Charles C. December 31

NOVEMBERBIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

Wednesday, December 27th,11-1 pm

Josephine’s KitchenAll residents with December

birthdays are invited to bring oneguest on the house to the

luncheon as the entirecommunity celebrates!

RSVP to Katrina, Dining RoomManager, by

Friday, December 22nd

STAFF BIRTHDAYSJoseph V. December 4Kevin S. December 10Pema D. December 16Kyoko B. December 20Alyssa M. December 26

Some of the Great BelmontSmiles

Resident

RESIDENT COUNCILELECTIONS ARECOMING SOON

We will be establishing ourfirst Resident Council board. Ifyou are interested in running fora seat on the executive board ofthe resident council, please seeCindy. Be part of the discussion.Come to Town Hall meetings!

Karen Routt,Congratulations!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHKaren was born and raised in New Orleans

along with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She nowhas 2 daughters and a grandson. She willcelebrate her 50th birthday this April on aboat cruise to Mexico with about 50 friends!Karen enjoys Zumba classes and cookingCajun food. Seafood gumbo is her favorite.Karen is great to work with. She said, “Caringfor people is my calling, and I’ve worked withdifferent types of the population, but senioradults are in the center of my heart.” Thankyou, Karen, for having such a big heart!

Sanaae “Sana” OulmaatiDirector of Resident Care Services

IT’S THAT TIME OFYEAR AGAIN!

The holidays are here, andunfortunately so is flu season.

Influenza season beginssometime in the late fall, usually

peaks over the winter, andbegins to wane in the spring.

The influenza virus is acontagious respiratory illness

that can infect the throat, nose,and possibly the lungs. As ourimmune defenses decline with

age, those over 65 and older areat a greater risk for

complications including sinusand ear infections, bacterial

pneumonia, and worsening ofchronic conditions such as

asthma, diabetes, or congestiveheart failure.

The flu is spread mainly bydroplets, for instance when aperson sneezes, coughs, or talks.The flu can also be spread whena person touches a surface orobject that has the flu viruses,then touches their own nose ormouth. In fact, you could passthe flu to someone before youare even aware you are sick.

However, people are typicallymost contagious in the first 3-4days after becoming ill. Signsand symptoms of the flu includefever, sore throat, cough, stuffyor runny nose, headache, bodyor muscle ache, and fatigue.

The best way to prevent theflu is to get vaccinated. Fluvaccines are updated eachseason to keep up with the virusas it changes to ensure the bestprotection against influenza. TheCDC also recommends takingpreventive actions, includingstaying away from people whoare sick, frequent hand washing,and covering coughs andsneezes. Take theserecommended steps to have ahappy and healthy holidayseason!

About

Out &

TRANSPORTATIONSCHEDULE

Sunday:Morning Church Runs & Afternoon

Local Trips

Monday:Medical Appointments in Berkeley

& Oakland

Tuesday:Morning Appointments &

Afternoon Circle of Friends Outing

Wednesday:Medical Appointments in El Cerrito

& Richmond

Thursday:Outings & Local Trips

Friday:Medical Appointments in Berkeley

& Oakland

Saturday:Morning Shopping Outing to

Target & Afternoon NeighborhoodOuting

Please see the concierge to signup for all transportation services,shopping excursions and outings. Alltransportation services need to bemade 48 hours in advance. Thankyou.

December 2017TH Townhall GR Great Room Mind Body AwarenessB Bistro O Outing/Offsite

SR Screening Room LB LibraryJK Josephine's Kitchen Outing/OffsiteFC Fitness Center Special Event

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPlease See the Daily Schedules asActivities and Locations Are Subject toChange.

19:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness

10:30 TH Mental Fitness1:30 TH Gentle Yoga with

Laurence3:00 GR Happy Hour with Teagan

House7:00 GR Card Games8:00 SR Friday Night Movie


10:00 O Target Shopping Trip10:30 GR Group Crossword

2:00 TH Make Holiday DoorDecor

7:00 SR Saturday Night at theMovies

38:30 O Local Church Runs9:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness

11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie duringlunch

1:30 LB Sunday Services withReverend Dr. Larry Titus

3:00 SR Afternoon Encore Movie7:00 GR Board Games


10:00 TH Tai Chi with Nobuo10:30 LB Smart Phone, Tablet and

Computer Help1:30 TH Posture Awareness Exercise

with Tony3:00 B Meet and Greet Social7:00 GR Rummikub8:00 SR Evening Movie


10:30 TH Belmont Singers Chorale1:00 TH Albany Rotary Club Speaker

Series2:30 TH World Dance For All with Leia2:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:00 LB Why Aging Matters with Sandi7:00 GR Card Games


10:30 FC Fitness Boot Camp withRehabCare

1:30 B Beginning Sign Language2:00 TH Mindful Chair Yoga with

James3:30 SR Activity Planning Meeting7:00 GR Scrabble


10:00 TH Osteofit Exercise Programwith Annabel

12:30 Outing to Berkely Art & PacificFilm Archive

1:30 TH Seated Strength & Balancewith RehabCare

7:00 SR Evening Movie



Laurence3:00 GR Happy Hour with Oliver

Zyngier7:00 GR Card Games8:00 SR Friday Night Movie


10:00 TH A Walk through Naturewith Photographer KathyBarnhart

10:00 O Target Shopping Trip2:00 TH Card Making: Holiday Cards7:00 SR Saturday Night at the

Movies




3:00 TH El Cerrito Ballet Dancers7:00 GR Board Games




with Tony3:00 TH Movie Committee Meeting7:00 GR Rummikub8:00 SR Evening Movie



Series2:30 TH World Dance For All with

Leia2:30 SR Afternoon Movie7:00 GR Card Games

Chanukah Begins 139:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness



James3:00 B Chef’s Chat with Zoi5:00 JK Chanukah Dinner7:00 GR Scrabble

Matinee Movie Outing 149:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness


10:30 LB Writing Workshop1:30 TH Seated Strength &

Balance with RehabCare



10:30 TH Healthy Learning Lectureswith Tony

1:30 TH Gentle Yoga with Laurence3:00 GR Happy Hour with Mitch

Landy7:00 GR Card Games8:00 SR Friday Night Movie


10:00 O Target Shopping Trip10:30 GR Group Crossword

2:00 TH Holiday Craft3:30 GR Chanukah Party7:00 SR Saturday Night at the

Movies




3:00 SR Afternoon Encore Movie7:00 GR Board Games




with Tony3:00 TH Hot Topic Discussion7:00 GR Rummikub8:00 SR Evening Movie



Series2:30 SR Afternoon Movie2:30 TH World Dance For All with Leia3:00 LB Why Aging Matters with Sandi7:00 GR Card Games




James3:00 GR Christmas Party7:00 GR Scrabble


10:00 TH Healthy Eating Habits:Antioxidants with NancyGraves, BV Dietitian

1:30 TH Nutrition Bingo with NancyGraves

7:00 Annie at the Berkely PlayhouseOuting



10:30 TH Mental Fitness3:00 GR Happy Hour with

Moonglow7:00 GR Card Games8:00 SR Friday Night Movie


10:00 O Target Shopping Trip10:30 GR Cranium Crunches

2:00 TH Card Making: HolidayCards



11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie during lunch1:30 LB Sunday Services with Reverend Dr. Larry Titus7:00 GR Cookies, Cocoa and Eggnog

318:30 O Local Church Runs9:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness1:30 LB Sunday Services with Reverend Dr. Larry Titus3:00 GR New Year’s Eve in Paris Party7:00 GR Board Games

Merry Christmas!Holiday Brunch During Lunch andthe Schedule Will Be Posted.

25 269:30 TH Kick-Start Fitness


Series2:30 TH World Dance For All with

Leia2:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 TH Resident Town Hall Meeting7:00 GR Card Games



12:00 JK Monthly Birthday Luncheon1:30 B Beginning Sign Language2:00 TH Mindful Chair Yoga with

James3:30 TH Food For Thought7:00 GR Scrabble


10:00 Outing to SF Museum ofModern Art


1:30 TH Seated Strength & Balancewith RehabCare




Laurence3:00 GR Happy Hour with

Richard7:00 GR Card Games8:00 SR Friday Night Movie


10:00 O Target Shopping Trip10:30 GR Cranium Crunches

2:00 TH Card Making: All occasionCards


Save the

DateMEET AND GREETSOCIALMonday, December 4th, at 3:00 in

the BistroEnjoy an afternoon cocktail and a

tasty treat as you meet your newneighbors.

ACTIVITYPLANNING MEETING

Wednesday, December 6th,3:30 pm in Town Hall

All residents are welcome! Join us aswe decide on outings and activities.

CHEF’S CHATWednesday, December 13th,

3:00 p.m. in the Bistro

BELMONT VILLAGETOWN HALLMEETING

Tuesday, December 26th,3:30 pm in Town Hall

Please come to thiscommunity-wide meeting. Don’tforget to bring your thoughts andsuggestions.

Jody A. sings in the UC Berkeley Alumni Chorus

JOIN US ON OURDECEMBER OUTINGS

December 7thBerkeley Art & Pacific Film

ArchiveDecember 14th

Matinee Movie OutingDecember 21st

Berkeley Playhouse to see AnnieDecember 28th

San Francisco Museum ofModern Art

BELMONT SINGERSCHORALE STARTS!

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. inTown Hall.

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

PAMELA KIMMELDIRECTOR OFMEMORY CAREBeing With Friends Can Boost

Your BrainDid you know that interacting

with friends and family is a greatway to exercise your brain?Studies link the engagement andintellectual aspects of socializingto better memory and cognitiveabilities, especially as we age.Researchers say a happy sociallife that involves positive peopleand meaningful activities mayhelp temper the effects ofstress, which affects brainperformance. Meaningfulactivities and positive people iswhat our Circle of Friends andNeighborhood groups areall about.

BELMONT VILLAGERESIDENTSCONNECTING WITHCAL STUDENTS SALON

The full-service salon is locatedon the 3rd floor and is open to allresidents on Mondays and Tuesdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedulean appointment, walk in duringbusiness hours or call PamelaSquires. 510 708-3882

CONCIERGESERVICES

Please see the concierge to makereservations for transportation,outings, special events and to signup your visitors for meals.

MAINTENANCESERVICES

Please see the concierge to file awork order if you need to havesomething fixed in your apartment.

CENTER FOR LIFEENHANCEMENT

Our modern and well equippedfitness center is located on the 2ndfloor. Please stop by and meet ourpartners from RehabCare.

COMPUTERSComputers are available for

residents to use in the Library.

THE BELMONT SCENE ON HALLOWEEN

1100 San Pablo AvenueAlbany, CA 94706

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