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13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Tel 480-945-3600 • Fax 480-945-3676

Belmont Village at Scottsdale

June 2017

Our Team

Executive DirectorTim Cowen

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Dir. of Resident Care ServicesEmily Dawson, RN, MSN, [email protected]

Community RelationsCharmaine Roberts

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Community RelationsChristy Edwards

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Activity Programs CoordinatorSarah Speratos

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Memory Programs CoordinatorJanina Phinao

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Human Resource GeneralistCarrie Valverde

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Building EngineerDan Youngblut

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Chef/ManagerTravis Vierthaler

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Tim’s CornerThere is so much for which to

be thankful that I’m often puzzledby those burdened with negativity.Is the glass half-full or half-empty?You might recall one of ErmaBombeck’s tomes, “If Life Is a Bowlof Cherries, What Am I Doing in thePits?” I love that title and it’s agreat question. I’m convinced thatone way out of the pits is to focuson the top (positive) side of life.

If we tune in, every day we canfind miracles in our midst! In thepast few months, our Belmontfamily has lost a number ofwonderful residents. Theseresidents have been what I thinkof as “two-way miracles.” Familieshave told us that thecompassionate care provided byour loving staff has been“miraculous,” and by touchingour staff and other residents, theseresidents have been“miracles-in-our-midst.”

We love getting emails andnotes about miracle-moments thatour staff enables. Here’s asampling from a few notesrecently received: A PALcompliment was written by theshaking hand of a 94-year-youngresident (writing it was a labor oflove): “Does good work. Is alwaysPrompt. Is Trustworthy. IsDependable. Should bePromoted. Is very kind.”

Another from the daughter of anew resident: “Just wanted to dropyou a note telling you how happymy mom is! She can be yourposter child.”

And another: “You guys areamazing how you handle this andcommunicate everything soquickly, professionally and with aloving message...”

Another about a PAL: “Iabsolutely LOVE being around herand can see what joy she brings tomy parents’ day. I can’t describeher enthusiasm but it is highlycontagious...she apparently getsmy dad to dance on a regularbasis and I myself found myselfdancing too!! She truly makes myheart sing.” If one were to ask fora mission statement, can youthink of a better one than“making hearts sing” :)?!

I’m reminded of the salient andprescient words of an old JimmyBuffet song, “Growing Older ButNot Up”: “Let the winds of changeblow over my head, I’d rather diewhile I’m living, than live whileI’m dead!” Good stuff! Makinghearts sing and enjoying miraclesin our midst while we live...that’swhat it’s all about!

It’s hard to believe that we’realready into June. If there’sanything we can do to assist, don’thesitate to let us know.

Here’s to Singing Hearts!

Resident Birthdays05 Sarah N.05 Louise O.12 Elmo S.17 Marilyn J.19 Betty H.20 Stanley L.23 Richard D.26 William S.27 Greta P.27 Gloria R.28 Alexandra B.

Happy Birthday, Gloria!

Resident MonthlyBirthday Party

Join us for our monthlycelebration of all those born inJune. The birthday luncheonwill be Friday, June 30th, atnoon. Please RSVP with SarahSperatos at 480-689-1052

Employee Birthdays05 Angelica M. (PAL)06 Maria E. (PAL)07 Burce A. (EL)10 Alana D. (Server)14 Shelly D. (Nurse)19 Ron O. (Sales)20 Justin P. (Cook)

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Pretchie

Good Job!Pretchie has been with our

community for over 3 years.Starting as a PAL (caregiver), shewas quickly promoted toEnrichment Leader. Pretchie hasamazing skills in many areas,including but not limited to art.Every Halloween we look forwardto her hand-carved pumpkindisplays! We truly appreciate allshe does within our community!

Artimus

We welcome this beautiful dogto our community, along with her“parents,” Jane and Bob. Arty, asshe is sometimes called, can’t bemissed! She has a gorgeous, soft,black coat and a smile that can beseen from down the hall. Artimusis still getting acquainted with hernew routine but is eager to meeteverybody!

June OutingsWed. 7th: Lunch outing to Portillo’s Hot Dogs. Chicago-born chain for

hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and more, plus beer and wine, in retrodigs. Leaving at 11:00 a.m.

Wed. 14th: Shopping at Target. Leaving at 1:30 p.m.Wed. 21st: Lunch outing to Flower Child. Join us on the journey to

food enlightenment. It starts with Flower Child’s fundamental promise toserve healthy food for a happy world.

Wed. 28th: Dinner outing. Leaving at 4:00 p.m. Going to Red Lobster.

CookingWhat’s

Executive Chef Travis and Sous ChefJohn.

Our dining room and kitchenstaff want to make sure ourresidents feel at home withinBelmont Village. New residentswill be greeted by our chefs withgifts in tow. Our dining room is abig part of this community. Wewant to make sure each residenthas the best experience. Feel freeto ask for the chef if you ever haveany questions. Join us for ourmonthly Chef Chat, the lastThursday of every month, at10:15 a.m.

Father’s DaySteak is tastier on Father’s

Day. Join Dad for a specialdinner in Josephine’s Kitchenfrom 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. onJune 18th.

Live entertainment whiledining provided by Jack Alveson guitar.

Different Strokes forSwimming Folks

We are hosting water aerobics5 days a week. View the calendarand please join us.

Breaststroke. The most popularstroke for beginner and casualswimmers, the breaststrokeresembles the swimmingtechnique of a frog. Both armsmove simultaneously from thechest in a heart-shaped motionand meet again at the chest whilethe legs perform a circularfrog-kick.

Front crawl. The front crawl iscommonly known as the freestyle,since it is the preferred stroke infreestyle events due to its speed.Each arm is brought one at a timeover the swimmer’s head and backinto the water, while the legsalternate in a flutter kick.

Butterfly. Often considered boththe most beautiful and difficultswimming stroke, the butterflyrequires the swimmer to beginwith both arms above the head,then pull them simultaneouslydown through the water and bringthem back up to break the surface.An undulating dolphin kick isused, keeping the legs together.

Backstroke. This technique isvery similar to the front crawl butis performed while on the back,with the swimmer facing up. Thebackstroke can be a beneficialworkout for people withback pain.

Mary Ellen displays the wonderfulworks of art from her “Color MeCalm” club.

Get InvolvedWe have many different

committees and meetings hereat Belmont Village Scottsdale.We want you to have the bestliving experience. To attain this,we need your ideas andthoughts. Join a committee orattend one of the meetingsbelow:

Activity PlanningCommittee

Thursday, June 1st, at2:00 p.m.

Please join us for thisdiscussion and newsletterreview. We want you to have thebest activities, as these arefor you.

MBA MeetingLast Monday of

the MonthTrack your progress with your

personal trainer and voice youropinions about activities tobetter challenge you.

June 2017JK Josephine's Kitchen CL Center for Learning A Must See!TH Town Hall LP London Parlor Live EntertainmentGR Great Room P Swimming PoolB Bistro 3 3rd Floor

HP Hemingway Parlor Mind Body Awareness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWelcome Patricia B. Marjorie and Her Daughter Kathleen Heidi and Faythe Art and Lila 1

8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy &Buddy the Mini-Poodle

3:00 GR Happy Hour with PaulSherman

6:00 P Water Aerobics6:00 TH Evening Movie

29:00 Marketplace Open with Millie L.9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Whole Body Fitness1:30 TH Music Enrichment with Sunjoo2:30 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 3 Checkers and Chess with Friends6:00 TH Evening Movie

39:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga

11:00 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment

with DeAnna Mireau6:00 TH Evening Movie

48:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Church Transportation9:00 CL Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise2:00 B Coffee and Donuts3:00 TH Gary’s Trio4:00 TH Bingo4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie

59:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 B Hearing Aid Checks10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 TH Healthy Eating with Nancy Graves10:30 P Water Aerobics Class1:30 CL Jewish Service with Hannah1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 TH The Diabetic Diet1:30 HP Poker2:30 3 Bridge with Harry6:00 TH Evening Movie

68:00 GR Dry Cleaning Pickup8:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:30 HP German Lessons with Mia1:30 3 Mahjong1:30 HP Jeopardy2:00 Marketplace Open with Mae3:00 LP Drum Circle3:30 HP You Be the Judge6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:00 TH Painting with Ann on Canvas3:00 GR Humor Hour4:00 TH Book Club Meeting6:00 P Water Aerobics Class6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddy theMini-Poodle

10:15 GR Marina’s Music Trivia3:00 GR Happy Hour with Michael Kiraly on

Guitar6:00 P Water Aerobics6:00 TH Evening Movie

99:00 Marketplace Open with Millie L.9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Whole Body Fitness1:30 TH Reminiscing with Laurie2:30 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 3 Checkers and Chess with

Friends6:00 TH Evening Movie



with Les Koel6:00 TH Evening Movie

118:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise4:00 TH Bingo4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CL Computer Class10:30 P Water Aerobics Class

1:30 HP Poker1:30 CL Bible Study2:30 3 Bridge with Harry4:00 GR MBA Club Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie

138:00 GR Dry Cleaning Pickup8:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:30 HP German Lessons with Mia1:00 B Hearing Aid Checks1:30 HP Jeopardy1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace Open with Mae3:30 HP You Be the Judge6:00 TH Evening Movie

Flag Day 149:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:00 P Water Aerobics Class6:30 TH Bingo



10:30 TH Magic Comedy Show3:00 GR Happy Hour with Dave Swaim6:00 TH Evening Movie6:00 P Water Aerobics

169:00 CL Color Me Calm9:00 Marketplace Open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Whole Body Fitness1:30 TH Get Creative, Painting Class2:30 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 3 Checkers and Chess with

Friends6:00 TH Evening Movie



with Sam Stefanski6:00 TH Evening Movie

Father’s Day 188:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Church Transportation8:45 B Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 TH Bingo4:30 JK -7:00 p.m. Father’s Dinner5:00 JK Jack Alves on Guitar for Dad6:00 TH Evening Movie



1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 HP Poker2:30 3 Bridge with Harry3:30 CL Meet Your Neighbors6:00 TH Evening Movie

208:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:00 GR Dry Cleaning Pickup8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:30 HP German Lessons with Mia1:30 HP Jeopardy1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace Open with Mae3:30 HP You Be the Judge6:00 TH Evening Movie

Summer Begins 219:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 GR Jim Gray10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion

1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:00 TH Painting with Ann on Canvas6:00 P Water Aerobics Class6:30 TH Bingo



3:00 GR Happy Hour with MJ Moore4:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 P Water Aerobics6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Whole Body Fitness1:30 TH Music Harmony with Sunjoo2:30 Reminiscing with Laurie2:30 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 3 Checkers and Chess with Friends6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:30 TH Christian Prayer Servicewith Holy Communion


with Dan Wiebe6:00 TH Evening Movie

258:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise

10:00 TH Current Events with Dave4:00 TH Bingo4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie



1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 HP Poker2:30 3 Bridge with Harry4:00 GR Welcome Committee Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie

278:00 P Water Aerobics Class8:00 GR Dry Cleaning Pickup8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:00 CL Color Me Calm9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:30 HP German Lessons with Mia1:30 HP Jeopardy1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace Open with Mae3:30 HP You Be the Judge6:00 TH Evening Movie


10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Kings in the Corner1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:00 P Water Aerobics Class6:30 TH Bingo


10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddy theMini-Poodle

10:15 TH Chef Chat3:00 GR Happy Hour with Anna Chepikova6:00 TH Evening Movie6:00 P Water Aerobics


10:00 TH Whole Body Fitness12:00 JK Resident Monthly Birthday

Party2:30 HP Kings in the Corner3:00 3 Checkers and Chess with Friends6:00 TH Evening Movie

TRANSPORTATION

Monday9:30 a.m. Neighborhood Scenic

Drive1–4 p.m. Errands

Tuesday8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Doctor’s AppointmentsWednesday

Assisted Living Outing DayCheck Calendar

Thursday8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Doctor’s AppointmentsFriday

Circle of Friends Outing DayCheck Calendar

Saturday9 a.m.–4 p.m. Errands

Sunday8 a.m.–Noon

Church Transportation

Tips for TransportWe encourage anyone

going out this summer to havesunglasses, hat, sunscreenand water.

Please make sure all looseitems are in a bag. Items in awalker cart may becomemisplaced during transport.

Why not take advantage of the wide

variety of amenities our community offers!

Call or stop by the office for

further information about the use

of our community facilities.

Why not take advantage of the wide

variety of amenities our community offers!

Call or stop by the office for

further information about the use

of our community facilities.

From the Desk of EmilyDawson, DRCS, RN,

MSN, MBAExtreme summer temperatures

can be dangerous for people of allages, but seniors are especiallyvulnerable. Heat isn’t justuncomfortable, it can have seriousconsequences. As we age, bodywater content decreases andseniors often have diminishedthirst, which leads to reducedfluid consumption. Medicationscan make our residents moresusceptible to dehydration andfluid loss. Dehydration is aleading cause of hospitalizationsand increased mortality ratesamong the elderly population.Many medical conditions areassociated with dehydration,including elderly confusion,impaired cognition, falling andconstipation. A very importantpart of our residents’ day is staying

hydrated. Every person is differentin the amount of fluids required,but fluid amounts should beadequate enough to keep urineoutput consistent and light incolor. A good rule is to drink a fullglass of water with medications,and easily accessible fluids are animportant necessity. When goingout of the building, it is a goodidea to pack along a bottle ofwater, especially in these hotsummer months ahead!

Brimming With ShadeBefore heading out into the

sunshine, top your head with awide-brimmed hat. Fashionablefor both women and men, thehats offer added protection fromthe sun, along with sunscreen. TheAmerican Cancer Society advisesthat hats made of tightly wovenfabric provide a better shield fromultraviolet rays than those madefrom canvas or straw.

News from JaninaPhinao Memory

Program Coordinator

Mary Anne

It’s a special time of year formany reasons like summerholidays and time by the pool,but most importantly it’s time tohonor the fathers of the world.Last month, the moms received allthe attention with flowers andcards, and now it is time to honorthe role fathers play in our lives.We recently asked the Circle ofFriends and the Neighborhoodresidents to share memories oftheir fathers. We hope you enjoytheir thoughts.

“I loved him.”• Barbara S.“He was very kind to his wife

and happy with his children. Heworked for the post officedelivering mail door to door. Hewas always happy to see us.”

• Doris Hardie“My father died early. He was a

good man—a good worker.”• Dorothy

“He was a kind, gentle man andvery loving.”

• Clarene“He always had a good time.”• MaryAnne“We rode motorcycles together;

we did everything together.”• Helen“We weren’t terribly close but

had some good times. Being a dadis taking on responsibility ofproviding for the family andsupporting them physically andemotionally.”

• Matt G.“He was a wonderful man. I

looked up to him for leadership.We fixed things together, madekeys and picked locks for ourfamily business. He taught me tobe independent.”

• Corky“He was a top shelf guy; always

there for the family. We sharedgreat times and shared beersas well.”

• John P.“He was a great man. I loved

my dad.”• Joanne

Clarene really enjoyed our “Aprilshowers party.”

About

Out &

Friday, June 2: Scenic Driveand Trivia Time

Depart at 1:00 p.m.Friday, June 9: Dessert at

Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashioned IceCream Shop

Depart at 1:00 p.m.Friday, June 16: Lunch at

Mimi’s CaféGather at 11:00 a.m.Friday, June 23: Museum of

the West TourDepart at 1:00 p.m.Friday, June 30: Personal

Pizzas and Games in COFStarting in COF at 1:15 p.m.

Corky

Village Scene

Men’s lunch outing Helen shows off her new walker bag Marjorie (right) and her daughter

Pat and Ed with family! FG proudly displays his “Alf” doll. Celebrating Betty’s birthday

13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Lic. AL8622C

Tel: (480) 945-3600Fax: (480) 945-3676www.belmontvillage.com

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