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4315 Johns Creek Parkway • Suwanee, GA 30024 • Phone 770-813-9505 • Fax 770-813-0380

Belmont Village at Johns Creek

February 2015

Jan BoatrightExecutive Director

(770) 813-9505 ext. [email protected]

Leslie SowdersCommunity Relations Coordinator


Teri GirardeauActivity Memory Programs

Coordinator(770) 813-9505 ext. 16

[email protected]

Theresa JacksonDirector Resident Care Services


Cathy OwensHuman Resources Generalist


David AutryBuilding Engineer


Patricia MannChef Manager


Dear Friends:Love is in the

air! And so are afew more coldwinter days. It’stime to celebrateromance and

friendship despite the chill that isstill in the air. Things should heatup mid-month though with thearrival of Valentine’s Day. Don’tforget to treat your specialsomeone to an unforgettable day.I would like to take thisopportunity to say on behalf ofthe entire staff: WE LOVE OURRESIDENTS! Enjoy yourValentine’s Day and the remainingdays of winter.

Groundhog Day is Feb. 2. Howabout a little history ofGroundhog Day? On GroundhogDay, the groundhog supposedlyends his hibernation and exits hisburrow. Custom has it that if hesees his shadow, we willexperience six more weeks of badweather. If the day is cloudy, andhe doesn’t see his shadow, springwill soon arrive. Though it mayseem silly, this tradition has along history. Early EuropeanChristians believed that onCandlemas Day, the weathersignified how much more winterthey had left to experience.Romans who picked up the beliefapparently introduced it to theTeutons, or Germans, who added

their own twist. Germans believedthat if the sun appeared onCandlemas Day, an animal- thehedgehog- would cast a shadow,thus predicting six more weeks ofbad weather. When Germans,began settling in Pennsylvania,they transferred their belief to thegroundhog , which was commonin the area and closely resembledthe hedgehog. Today,Punxsutawney Phil, the famedgroundhog of Punxsutawney, PA,is considered the official arbiter ofhow much winter is still to comeeach year. Here’s hoping that thegroundhog doesn’t see his shadowand that winter will be oversooner rather than later.

Best wishes to Betty Robitaille,Neil Corbett, Carolyn Herndon andLynn Brunson who are celebratingbirthdays this month.

Forever Grateful,Jan Boatright

Left to Right: Cathy Owens, DaveAutry, Teri Girardeau, Jan Boatright,Patricia Mann, Theresa Jackson &

Leslie Sowders

Happy

Birthday

February BirthdayLuncheon

It’s a Belmont Village traditionto celebrate resident birthdays

each month with a specialbirthday luncheon.

This month’s luncheon isFriday, February 27, at

11:30 a.m.Each resident may bring oneguest on the house. Please notethere will be an extra chargeper additional guest, and we

MUST have your RSVPby Monday, February 23.

Resident Birthdays2/10 Betty Robitaille2/18 Neil Corbett2/25 Carolyn Herndon2/26 Lynn Brunson

Employee Birthdays2/2 Abigail Agyei2/4 Samban Mam2/4 Marie St.Georges Horat2/4 Trina Ramos2/6 Veronica Ussery2/11 Glory Sam2/11 Bertila Henriquez2/29 Thresa Clemetson

Positive Thought“The day is what you make it! Sowhy not make it a great one?” —

Steve Schulte

A Super SundayPlayed on the first Sunday in

February, the National FootballLeague’s Super Bowl is a matchup

between the champions of theAmerican Football Conference

and National FootballConference. The winning team

gets the Vince Lombardi Trophy,Super Bowl rings, bonuses and

bragging rights.The first Super Bowl was playedon Jan. 15, 1967, with the GreenBay Packers beating the Kansas

City Chiefs. Green Bay also wonSuper Bowl II, besting Oakland.In the years since, the game has

evolved into a must-see event. Ofthe top 10 most watched

American television programs ofall time, nine of them are SuperBowls. That viewership explains

why a 30-second commercialduring the game costs several

million dollars! Advertisers oftencome up with new campaigns and

new ads premiering on thebig day.

Another big part of the big day?Eating. The Super Bowl is thesecond highest day of food

consumption in the United Statesafter Thanksgiving.

According to the Calorie ControlCouncil and Snack Food

Association, fans will eat 11.2million pounds of potato chips;

8.2 million pounds of tortillachips; 8 million pounds of

guacamole; 100 million poundsof chicken wings; and 3.8 millionpounds of popcorn on game day.

Meaning |Faithfulness, virtue

gggggggg ggggggBotanical name | Saintpaulia

Description | Five-petaled blossom with velvetyfeel. May be plain, ru!ed, fringed, scalloped, spooned or pointed in shape

Colors | Blue, purple, red-violet, pink, lavender and white in solid, bicolors and multicolors

Facts | Baron Walter von St. Paul discovered the plant in Tanzania in 1892. It is extremely popular as a houseplant that blooms almost continuously with proper care.

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Flower of [February] [African Violet]

Resident

Come share what you love aboutBelmont and also how we can

make it even better! The meetingwill be held on

Tuesday, February 24, at 3 p.m.

Men’s Luncheon

We would like to invite all ofour Belmont gentlemen to joinus for a Men’s Luncheon in the

activity room on Tuesday,February 10, at 11:30 a.m.

CookingWhat’s

Come chat with the chef andfind out what’s cooking. Share

your thoughts about our menu,the food and be part of

planning the special meals.The chat will be held on

Monday, February 9, at 1 p.m.

Wine andCheese Socials

Join us for great entertainmentevery Friday at 3 p.m.

2/6 DM Lee2/13 The Remember Supper

Club Valentine’s Party2/20 Tommy Knight2/27 Judy Boehm

Welc meNew Residents

If you are new to our community,we would like to answer any

questions you may have and showyou around Belmont. You are

invited to join us for anorientation lunch in Josephine’s

Kitchen onTuesday, February 24, at

11:30 a.m.

Howard and Coral F.

Breakfast 7 a.m.–9 a.m.Lunch 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Dinner 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.Guest Meals:

Adults- $12 ; Children- $6

Beauty SalonServices

Maureen Watson, our Belmontbeautician, is here every

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.Please sign up at the front

activity table.Anna Ball, manicurist, is here

every other Wednesday offeringmanicures and pedicures.

Doctors’Appointments

Scheduled transportation isprovided to doctors’

appointments on TUESDAY andTHURSDAY between 10 a.m.

and 3 p.m. Please schedule withthe concierge two days in

advance so that we may betterserve all residents.

Jeff Watts presented"10 Fascinating Things

about Television.”

Neil and Alice Corbettwith daughter.

Lawrence Langston, oneof the favorites.

June Z. and family.

“As long as I’m learningevery day of my life, I

will never feel old.Never.” —Pat Mitchell

Sunday Monday Tuesday1

10:30 Catholic CommunionW/St. Brendon (AR)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:30 Chapel Service7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Lunch Bunch to PFChang2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)2:30 Categories Game (AR)3:30 Balloon Volleyball (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

310:15 BV Boot Camp/ ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Activity Planning Mtg.(AR)1:00 Rosary W/Eileen (ALHallway)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:30 Word Aerobics W/Judy(AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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910:15 Muscle Matters/Armchair Exercise (AR)11:00 Lunch Bunch toO’Charleys1:00 Chat W/ Chef (AR)2:00 Chair Dancing (AR)2:30 Crossword Puzzle (AR)3:30 Balloon Tennis (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:30 Men’s Luncheon (AR)1:00 Rosary W/Eileen (200Hallway)2:00 Bingo3:30 Playing With Words (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Lunch Bunch toCracker Barrel2:00 Chair Yoga (AR)2:30 Categories Game (AR)3:30 Puttin’ Around Golf (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

1710:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Mardi Gras/ FatTuesday Lunch Celebration(JK)1:00 Rosary W/Eileen (200Hallway)2:00 Bingo3:30 Word Aerobics W/Judy(AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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2310:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Hymns and the StoryBehind Them (AR)2:00 Chair Dancing (AR)2:30 Corn Hole Game (AR)3:30 Belmont Buck Auction(AR)5:00 Dinner Outing-Bone FishGrill7:00 Movie Time (AR)

2410:15 BV Boot Camp/ ArmchairExercise (AR)11:30 New ResidentOrientation/ Lunch (JK)1:00 Rosary W/Eileen (ALHallway)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Resident Council Mtg(AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

*Marketplace Is Open Daily,Please See the Concierge forAssistance.

February 2015Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

410:15 Muscle Matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)10:00 Shopping at Publix1:00 “Highlights of Atlanta”W/Jim Howe (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Lit, Wit and WisdomW/Carol (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

510:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Paxxon Vitals Clinic (AR)11:00 Current Events (AR)1:00 Sit and Stretch (AR)1:00 Bridge Game (300 Hall)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Bible Study (AR)4:00 Name 10 Game (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:15 Muscle Matters/Armchair Exercise (AR)1:00 Balloon Tennis (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Wine & Cheese: (AR)Featuring: DM Lee7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:00 Sit and Stretch (AR)11:00 Table Top Games (AR)1:00 Rummikub (AR)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Music by the Fire (GR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

1110:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)10:00 Shopping at Kroger1:00 Short Stories & Discussion(AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Lit, Wit and WisdomW/Carol (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

1210:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Arts and Craft HourW/Teri (AR)1:00 Silver Sneakers WalkingClub2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Bible Study (300 Hall)4:00 February Trivia (300 Hall)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

1310:15 Muscle Matters/Armchair Exercise (AR)1:00 Puttin’ Around Golf (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Old Fashioned Sing-Along7:00 Wine & Cheese: (GR)Featuring: The RememberSupper Club ValentinesDance Party (AR)

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10:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)10:00 Shopping at Publix1:00 Brain Games (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Lit, Wit and WisdomW/Carol (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

1910:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Current Events (AR)1:00 Sit and Stretch (AR)1:00 Bridge Game (300 Hall)2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Bible Study (300 Hall)4:00 Alphabet Challenge (300Hall)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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10:15 Muscle Matters/Armchair Exercise (AR)1:00 Corn Hole Toss Game (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Wine & Cheese: (GR)Featuring: Tommy Knight7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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2510:15 Muscle matters/ArmchairExercise (AR)10:00 Shopping at Kroger1:00 Tour of the SmithPlantation in Roswell2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Lit, Wit and WisdomW/Carol (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

2610:15 BV Boot camp/ArmchairExercise (AR)11:00 Getting CraftyW/Charlotte (AR)1:00 Silver Sneakers WalkingClub2:00 Bingo (AR)3:00 Bible Study (300 Parlor)4:00 Bubble Talk Game (AR)7:00 Movie Time (AR)

2710:15 Muscle Matters/Armchair Exercise (AR)11:30 Resident BirthdayLuncheon (AR)1:00 Balloon Volleyball (AR)2:00 Gentle Tai Chi (AR)3:00 Wine & Cheese: (GR)Featuring: Judy Boehm7:00 Movie Time (AR)

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Activity Locations:Activity Room- (AR)Great Room- (GR)Josephine’s Kitchen- (JK)Magnolia Room- (MR)Bistro- (BT)

**Limited Spaces Available,Please Sign Up in Activity Book

**Please note that activities’times and dates are subject tochange with proper notice. All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

NewsNeighborhood

• Music with LawrenceLangston, Feb. 6 at2 p.m.

• Music with FredrickJones, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.

• Music with Smitty Lucas,Feb. 12 at 3 p.m

• Exercise with Paxxon,every Weds. at 10 a.m.

• Neighborhood ScenicDrive, every Wednesdayat 2 p.m.

• Bible Teaching withRichard Peacock, everyFriday at 9:30 a.m.

• Wine and Cheese Social,every Friday at 3 p.m.

• Church Service, everySunday at 2 p.m. withReverend Ray Batson.

Your Brain Is FullThe next time you are slow to

remember something, considerit a sign of experience. Scientists

compare the brain to acomputer. They say all theinformation stored over alifetime is like data on the

computer’s hard drive. Olderadults take longer to recall

things simply because they haveso much more accumulated, not

because brain function isdeclining.

FEBRUARY

1778: A few months before his death, author Voltaire returns to Paris after being in exile for 28 years.

1805: While on the road with Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea gives birth to a son, Jean Baptiste, often called Pompey.

1809: The steamboat is patented by Robert Fulton.

1924: Beginning with a single clarinet, George Gershwin’s masterful piece “Rhapsody in Blue” is performed for the first time.

1935: The board game Monopoly hits the shelves. The game would go on to become a favorite for decades.

1940: Singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie writes the ultimate American folk song, “This Land Is Your Land.”

1952: Following the death of her father, Elizabeth is proclaimed queen. She is not formally crowned until more than a year later, receiving the proper title Queen Elizabeth II.

1962: On the Friendship 7 spacecraft, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth. He would make a return journey to space many decades later.

1972: Baseball great Hank Aaron signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that pays him $200,000 per year. The deal made him the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball at the time.

1983: The series finale of “M*A*S*H,” titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” draws more than 100 million viewers. It is the most-watched series finale of any television show in America.

1998: At the age of 15, Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest Olympic gold medal winner in her sport, figure skating.

2008: After 100 days and large-scale consequences for the entertainment industry, the Writers Guild of America ceases a strike.

Signs of Alzheimer’sDisease

One of the most common signs ofAlzheimer’s is memory loss,especially forgetting recentlylearned information. Others

include forgetting important datesor events; asking for the same

information over and over;increasingly needing to rely on

memory aids (e.g., reminder notesor electronic devices) or family

members for things they used tohandle on their own.

Some people may experiencechanges in their ability to develop

and follow a plan or work withnumbers. They may have trouble

following a familiar recipe orkeeping track of monthly bills.

They may have difficultyconcentrating and take muchlonger to do things than they

did before.People with Alzheimer’s oftenfind it hard to complete daily

tasks. Sometimes, people mayhave trouble driving to a familiarlocation, managing a budget at

work or remembering the rules ofa favorite game.

People with Alzheimer’s can losetrack of dates, seasons and the

passage of time. They may havetrouble understanding something

if it is not happeningimmediately. Sometimes they mayforget where they are or how they

got there.Typical age-related changes.• Sometimes forgetting names

or appointments, butremembering them later.

• Making occasional errorswhen balancing a checkbook.

• Occasionally needing help touse the settings on amicrowave or to record atelevision show.

• Getting confused about theday of the week but figuringit out later.

Heart AttackWarning Signs

Some heart attacks are sudden andintense—the “movie heart

attacks,” where no one doubtswhat’s happening. But most heart

attacks start slowly, with mildpain or discomfort. Often peopleaffected aren’t sure what’s wrongand wait too long before getting

help. Here are signs that can meana heart attack is happening.

• CHEST DISCOMFORT –Most heart attacks involvediscomfort in the center ofthe chest that lasts more thana few minutes, or that goesaway and comes back. It canfeel like uncomfortablepressure, squeezing, fullnessor pain.

• DISCOMFORT IN OTHERAREAS OF THE UPPERBODY - Symptoms caninclude pain or discomfort inone or both arms, the back,neck, jaw or stomach.

• SHORTNESS OF BREATH -with or without chestdiscomfort.

• OTHER SIGNS - may includebreaking out in a cold sweat,nausea or lightheadedness.

As with men, women’s mostcommon heart attack symptom is

chest pain or discomfort. Butwomen are somewhat more likelythan men to experience some ofthe other symptoms, particularly

shortness of breath,nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw

pain. Learn the signs, butremember this: Even if you’re not

sure it’s a heart attack, have itchecked out. Call for help

immediately; minutes matter.

We celebrate American HeartMonth by following theseguidelines to help keep your hearthealthy:

Stay fit. If you are at a healthyweight, you need only 30 minutesof moderate physical activity a dayfor heart fitness. If you areoverweight, try to shed somepounds. Reducing your weight by10 percent can lower your bloodpressure and cholesterol levels.

Sleep well. Studies show notgetting enough sleep increases therisk of heart disease and severalother major illnesses. Aim forseven to nine hours of sleepa night.

Know the score. High bloodpressure and high cholesterol candamage your heart. Regularscreenings will tell you what yournumbers are and whether youneed to take action to changethem.

Eat right. Pile on the vegetables,fruit and whole grains; eat fish atleast twice a week; and selectlow-fat dairy products. Fiber isalso important.

Be happy. Laughing stimulatesblood circulation, increasesoxygen intake and helps you relax.Watch a funny television show ormovie. Go ahead and laughout loud!

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Congratulations to our Employee ofthe Month, Dorine Mbopda. Dorine

became part of our BelmontVillage team as a PAL in July 2014.

She sets the example of anexemplary Belmont employee and

team member. She is willing tohelp wherever and whenever

needed with a smile on her faceand a positive attitude.

Hardworking, dedicated,supportive, compassionate and

caring are all words used todescribe Dorine by residents andher co-workers. It all boils down tohow fortunate we are to have her

as part of our Belmont family.Thank you, Dorine, for a job well

done.

Banish Winter BlahsBanish the winter blahs with a

dose of natural light. Whensunlight hits the eye’s retina, it

boosts the body’s levels ofserotonin, which balances your

mood. If cold weather keeps youindoors, get some sun by

opening up room blinds, and sitnear windows whenever

possible.

Belmont Village Scene

Betty H. and grandchildren. Bridge is back on the calendar. Our gentleman “puttin’” around.

Ruth F. and son. Ed N. resident Bingo caller. Crafty ladies.

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