Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes...Birthday Cake Celebration for Residents & Employees...

5701 Crestridge Road • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • Phone 310-377-9977 • Fax 310-377-4499

Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes

December 2015

Our TeamJudith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director(310) 377-9977 x 102Rene NavarretteHuman Resource Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 103Kimberly SanchezActivity Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 104David AlvarezBuilding Engineer(310) 377-9977 x 105Anthony RodriguezChef Manager(310) 377-9977 x 106Terese CampbellCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 108Nerissa Lagmay, R.N.Dir. of Resident Care(310) 377-9977 x 109Anna Liza VanderhoofMemory Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 121

Our Management Team

Judi’s Notes:On behalf of our Resident

Council, I want to extend oursincere thanks to each of you whohave taken the time to contribute

to our annual EmployeeAppreciation Fund. Throughout

the year, residents express a desireto give their PAL, wait staff, or

housekeeper a token ofappreciation. I am so glad you are

happy with their services. Forthose with balance disorders, thethought of shopping malls and

dizzy spells they bring on can befrightening.

Dr. Joseph Furman at theUniversity of Pittsburgh says thebrain of someone with balancedisorder can incorrectly processsuch visual information. These

individuals can becomeoverwhelmed and feel unsteady,

giddy and woozy or have asensation of movement, spinning

or floating. The disorientationthey feel can sometimes cause

panic attacks.

While some people with balancedisorders avoid shopping malls

altogether and shop onlineinstead, doctors usually can

successfully treat the condition.Several diseases and disorders cancontribute to balance problems,

and treating underlying problems

can improve or cure balancedisorder. Doctors also can referpatients to a specialist who can

design a personalized program ofbalance-retraining exercisesinvolving head and body

movements.

If you have balance concerns, takea list of symptoms to your next

doctor visit, along with a list of allyour medications, so he or she can

best assess your condition.

Holiday celebrations often includetravel plans. If you’re traveling this

holiday season, make sure weknow how to reach you and that

the information for youremergency contact is up-to-date. It

is also a good idea to ask aneighbor or friend to collect your

mail and keep an eye on yourhome so you can enjoy a relaxingand worry-free holiday vacation.We wish each and every one ofyou peace and joy this holiday

season.

Sincerely,Judith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director

Birthday Cake Celebration forResidents & EmployeesTuesday, Dec. 1st, at

12 p.m. in Josephine’s Kitchen!

Residents’ DecemberBirthdays!

Mary Eleen Grodowski 4Irvin Kanthak 7Eda Tiberi 7Tomiko Yamamoto 8John Rowe 9Joyce Keller 10Robert Tyrrell 10Dorothy Joan Martin 16Masako Ota 17Gloria Jacobs 18Marlys Bohl 20Margaret Kennedy 20Erna Nehrer 24Phyllis Probert 24Harvey Roth 26Roberta Campbell 31

Employee DecemberBirthdays

Marla Pfluq 1Estrellita Santos 2Herman Situru 4Cecilia Torres 4Ivan Viveros 6Jennifer Cortes 7Terese Campbell 8Stephanie Arroyo 8Heidi Reaster 12Alexander Maya 15Shannon Alonso 16Meredith Bacani 27Donabel Shepard 30

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Joseph Hubbard

Joseph Hubbard has been chosenfor December’s Resident of theMonth! Join us on Thursday,

December 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. inTown Hall for his 15 minutes offame. Come learn about Joe’s life

story. Congrats, Joe!

Christmas WinterWonderland Dinner!

Join us for a special ChristmasDinner on December 25th at

4:30 p.m. in Josephine’s Kitchenwith entertainment by the lovely

violinist Sherill.

Families and friends please RSVPwith concierge at310-377-9977.

Grace V. Fabia

December’s Employee ofthe Month!

Grace joined our Circle of Friends program asCOF Leader in April 2014. Her great qualities,including patience, understanding and theability to make every day in COF interesting,keep the residents coming back and the newresidents coming in. Grace has what it takes tokeep the momentum up every day. Weappreciate her motivation, energy and theknowledge she brings to this very special groupof people. Thank you, Grace!

ActivitiesTribute to Glen Miller atChristmas Featuring Tex

Beneke OrchestraTake a music-filled sentimental

journey with this swinging tributeto Glenn Miller and his big bandfeaturing Mary Lou Metzger, thestar singer, dancer, and hostessfrom the Lawrence Welk Show;the luscious harmonies of the

Lindy Sisters; and the popular bigband vocal group String of Pearls.

Miller’s greatest hits, includingsuch classics as “In The Mood”

and “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,”will be performed, as well as

many Christmas standards duringthis delightful afternoon of

timeless music.Sunday, December 13thMatinee show at 2 p.m.

Bus will load at 1:15 p.m.Please RSVP with Concierge by

December 6th.

Resident BoutiqueHelp us raise money for our

troops’ care packages! Our RedHat Society and other residents

are working on finding items theycan sell for the Resident Boutique

scheduled for December 16th.Any items you think you can sellto other residents, please bring

them forward so that we can raisemoney for the care packages.

New Exercise Class!Debbie, who teaches our Balls &Bands Exercise classes on Fridays,will be adding an additional class

on Thursdays! Join Debbie inTown Hall every Thursday for

her Balance & Meditation Classat 3 p.m.

Debbie’s exercise class!

Carols in DecemberJoin us in singing this Holiday

Season!Tuesday, Dec. 1st, 12 p.m.

Elias W/ Love in JK

Sunday, Dec. 13th, 3:30 p.m.Cub Scouts Pack 846 in the GR

Monday, Dec. 14th, 2:00 p.m.Girl Scouts in the GR

Thursday, Dec. 17th, 3:30 p.m.Belmont Village Residents Choir

in the GR

Thursday, Dec. 24th, 3:30 p.m.Jerry Pelligrino in the GR

About

Out &

December Outings!Lunch Outing Ports O’ Call

December 2, 11:00 a.m.

Peninsula Drop OffsDecember 9, 11:00 a.m.

Torrance Memorial HolidayFestival

December 3, 10:00 a.m.

Norris Theater - Tribute to GlenMiller

December 13, 1:15 p.m.

Peninsula Drop OffsDecember 23, 11:00 a.m.

Senior Oktoberfest Outing was agreat hit!

December 2015TH Town Hall CF Circle of Friends Rm 2nd FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen Mind Body AwarenessGR Great Room NEW3B 3rd Back ParlorCL Center for Life Enhancement

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Balance Exercise

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class12:00 JK Birthday Lunch & Entertainment by Elias

1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

29:30 TH Zumba Chair Exercise

10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Lunch Outing to Ports O’ Call1:00 CL Tune-Up Clinic1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &

Cheese6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

39:30 TH Shimmy Shape Up

10:00 Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class1:30 TH Resident of the Month2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/ Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Oujabah Boutique 49:30 TH Texas Hold ’Em

11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:30 GR Choir Group Practice3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ JusstUss6:30 TH Evening Movie

59:30 TH Sit & Be Fit9:30 CF Blackjack W/ Siam

10:00 CVS Drop-Off1:15 TH Sensory & Stimulus2:30 TH Christmas Plant

Arrangements3:30 GR High Tea W/ Kevin Lawrence6:30 TH Evening Movie

69:00 TH Devotional/Communion

Service10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Champagne & Entertainment

W/ Clarence Ulrich6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

79:30 TH Tai Chi9:30 CF Poker

10:15 TH Boot Camp1:30 GR Categories2:30 TH Activity Chat & MBA

Meeting6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

89:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Resident Council3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Margarita Boutique11:00 TH Creative Song Writing Class11:00 Peninsula Drop-Offs

1:15 TH Jewelry Making3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

119:30 TH Texas Hold ’Em

11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:30 GR Choir Group Practice3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Dave

Winestone6:30 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CVS Drop-Off1:15 TH Musical Trivia3:30 GR High Tea W/ Tony D.6:30 TH Evening Movie

1310:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History1:15 Norris Theater Presents Glen

Miller3:00 TH Bingo3:30 GR Cub Scouts Pack Christmas

Carols6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

149:30 CF Poker9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Boot Camp1:30 TH Table Tennis2:00 GR Girl Scouts Holiday Carols6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga1:00 GR Resident Boutique1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi3:30 GR Belmont Residents’ Holiday



11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 3B Bible Study2:00 TH Resident Social! 12 Days

of Appetizers!3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Julie Okah6:30 TH Evening Movie



Arrangements3:30 GR Jill Jax Christmas Special6:30 TH Evening Movie



W/ George Rossi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

219:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker

1:15 TH Drum Circle3:30 TH Discussion Group on Aging

W/ Robin6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Peninsula Drop-Offs11:00 TH Creative Song Writing Class



Christmas Eve 243:30 GR Christmas Show W/

Jerry Bulgarian6:30 TH Christmas Movie

Christmas 253:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Tom

Horvac Christmas Show4:30 JK Christmas Dinner with

Entertainment W/ Sherrill6:30 TH Christmas Movie


10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

1:15 TH Women’s History Class3:30 GR High Tea W/ Vic Moraga6:30 TH Evening Movie

2710:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Table Tennis2:30 GR Categories6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

2910:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Chef Chat3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



11:00 JK “Noon” Year’s Eve PartyW/ Music to Remember

11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/


December 2015TH Town Hall CF Circle of Friends Rm 2nd FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen Mind Body AwarenessGR Great Room NEW3B 3rd Back ParlorCL Center for Life Enhancement

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class12:00 JK Birthday Lunch & Entertainment by Elias

1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Lunch Outing to Ports O’ Call1:00 CL Tune-Up Clinic1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:00 Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class1:30 TH Resident of the Month2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/ Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Oujabah Boutique 49:30 TH Texas Hold ’Em

11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:30 GR Choir Group Practice3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ JusstUss6:30 TH Evening Movie



Arrangements3:30 GR High Tea W/ Kevin Lawrence6:30 TH Evening Movie



W/ Clarence Ulrich6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

79:30 TH Tai Chi9:30 CF Poker

10:15 TH Boot Camp1:30 GR Categories2:30 TH Activity Chat & MBA

Meeting6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Resident Council3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Margarita Boutique11:00 TH Creative Song Writing Class11:00 Peninsula Drop-Offs




10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/



11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:30 GR Choir Group Practice3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Dave

Winestone6:30 TH Evening Movie


10:00 CVS Drop-Off1:15 TH Musical Trivia3:30 GR High Tea W/ Tony D.6:30 TH Evening Movie

1310:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History1:15 Norris Theater Presents Glen

Miller3:00 TH Bingo3:30 GR Cub Scouts Pack Christmas


149:30 CF Poker9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Boot Camp1:30 TH Table Tennis2:00 GR Girl Scouts Holiday Carols6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga1:00 GR Resident Boutique1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi3:30 GR Belmont Residents’ Holiday



11:00 TH Balls & Bands1:30 3B Bible Study2:00 TH Resident Social! 12 Days

of Appetizers!3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Julie Okah6:30 TH Evening Movie



Arrangements3:30 GR Jill Jax Christmas Special6:30 TH Evening Movie



W/ George Rossi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

219:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker

1:15 TH Drum Circle3:30 TH Discussion Group on Aging

W/ Robin6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga11:00 Peninsula Drop-Offs11:00 TH Creative Song Writing Class



Christmas Eve 243:30 GR Christmas Show W/

Jerry Bulgarian6:30 TH Christmas Movie

Christmas 253:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Tom

Horvac Christmas Show4:30 JK Christmas Dinner with

Entertainment W/ Sherrill6:30 TH Christmas Movie


10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

1:15 TH Women’s History Class3:30 GR High Tea W/ Vic Moraga6:30 TH Evening Movie

2710:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Table Tennis2:30 GR Categories6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

2910:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 TH Think Tank2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Chef Chat3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Yoga3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



11:00 JK “Noon” Year’s Eve PartyW/ Music to Remember

11:00 TH Italian Class2:00 TH Knitting & Crochet3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/


Neighborhood

Mae visiting her friends in theNeighborhood!

Hilda all dressed for Halloween!

Thank you to the staff and familiesfor donating to the Alzheimer’sWalk. And special thanks to the

staff who participated!

Neighborhood News!Neighborhood residents celebrated Veterans Day to honor Larry Ivins,

Osama Fujikawa, Leonard Lawson, Irvin Kanthak and Bartley McManusfor serving our country. We enjoyed the beautiful luncheon prepared bythe Neighborhood staff. The residents had a great time with ourback-to-back entertainment in celebration of “Thanksgiving Holiday”and “Aloha Friday.”

This month, our Neighborhood residents are looking forward toputting up Christmas decorations. We also have Christmas concertsperformed by our local community church choir, and also the GirlScouts will sing us some carols. We will have lots of entertainment in theNeighborhood. Family and friends, please join us as we celebrate thisChristmas holiday.

Circle of Friends News!

Last month, Circle of Friendsresidents focused on Art and

Expression. They had so much fundrawing and painting their pieces.

We also visited the “WesternFlight Museum.” Circle of Friends

residents enjoyed ourThanksgiving Holiday Luncheonwith staff and family. Thank you

so much to the families that cameand celebrated Thanksgiving with

our COF residents.This month our Circle of Friends

residents will be busy makingjewelry to hand out as gifts to ourchildren carolers and staff. We will

celebrate Christmas with lots offun and games. Circle of Friendswill also be exchanging gifts witheach other. Come and join ourCircle of Friends this Christmas

holiday season!

Jean looking at the rare aircraft.

Circle of Friends M & M’s forHalloween!

Nerissa’s Notes‘Tis the Season for Health

The holiday season is a favoritetime of year for many people, but

it can be easy to overlook dietwith all the delicious foods, andeven easier to neglect exercise.

Exercise is beneficial for everyone,and is especially beneficial for

seniors over 65 years of age andolder. As the body ages, it takes alittle longer to repair itself, but

physical activity benefits people ofall ages and activity levels.

Starting or maintaining a regularexercise routine can be

challenging as you age, especiallyif you are discouraged by illness,health problems, and injuries orfalls. While these factors can bediscouraging, these reasons areactually the best reasons to getstarted and keep moving. There

are many benefits to exercise andit can be enjoyable, especially

with other like-minded people.Regular exercise has numerousbenefits, including increasingenergy, improving mood and

sleep, maintaining independence,lowering chances of injury,relieving stress, and even

eliminating symptoms of illnessor pain. Many medical conditions

are also improved with regularexercise such as diabetes, highblood pressure, osteoporosis,heart disease, obesity, coloncancer, and Alzheimer’s anddementia. Exercise can also

improve your overall sense of

well-being; it is the key to stayingstrong and healthy.

Remember to speak to your doctorbefore starting an exercise

program, especially if you have apreexisting condition. Since it may

be easy to overlook diet andexercise during this holiday

season, it is important toremember all of the numerous

benefits of exercise. Committingto an exercise program is one ofthe healthiest decisions you canmake. Don’t wait for your NewYear’s resolution ... get started

today!

Nerrisa Lagmay, RNDirector of Resident Care

Joe and the Peninsula Highcheerleaders!

Peninsula cheerleaders showingsome spirit at Belmont

Welc meNew Residents

Welcome new residents! Weare so happy you are here, andif there is anything we can doto make your transition here

any easier, please let us know.

New Residents:

Dianne Rowe

Doris McRoberts

Florence & Hans Wohlwill

We would like to invite youto our 12 days of AppetizersResident Social on Dec. 18th

at 2 p.m. in Town Hall!

November Festivities

Mr. & Mrs. Kaji on Veterans Day.

David, Darrell & John thank you foryour service. Learning the History of the U.S. flag.

Alice at the Western Flight Museum. Everyone loved the aircraft! Jean and Marg at the Red Onion.

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