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

Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes

December 2013

Our TeamJudith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director(310) 377-9977 x 102Rene NavarretteHuman Resource Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 103Megan McMorrisActivity Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 104David AlvarezBuilding Engineer(310) 377-9977 x 105Anthony RodriguezChef Manager(310) 377-9977 x 106Zehra SyedCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 107Terese CampbellCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 108Nerissa Lagmay, R.N.Dir. of Resident Care(310) 377-9977 x 109Melissa LusbyMemory Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 121

Judi’s Notes:On behalf of our

Resident Council, Iwant to extend oursincere thanks toeach of you whohave taken the timeto contribute to

our annual EmployeeAppreciation Fund. Throughoutthe year, residents express a desireto give their PAL, nurse or waitstaff or housekeeper a token ofappreciation. I am so glad you arehappy with their services. And ifyou haven’t made a donation andwish to, the deadline is Tuesday,Dec. 17.

For many people, December isfilled with trips to the shoppingmall to buy holiday gifts. Forthose with balance disorders, thethought of shopping malls andthe dizzy spells they bring on canbe frightening.

While some people withbalance disorders avoid shoppingmalls altogether and shop onlineinstead, doctors usually cansuccessfully treat the condition.Several diseases and disorders cancontribute to balance problems,and treating the underlyingproblem can improve or cure thebalance disorder. Doctors also canrefer patients to a specialist whocan design a personalizedprogram of balance-retraining

exercises involving head and bodymovements.

Scientists continue to worktoward a better understanding ofbalance disorders and test newtreatments. For example, theNational Institute of Health’sNational Institute on Deafnessand Other CommunicationDisorders granted an award to theUniversity of Pittsburgh to create avirtual environment to teachpeople with balance disordershow to adapt to complexenvironments.

If you have balance concerns,take a list of symptoms to yournext doctor visit, along with a listof all your medications, so he orshe can best assess your condition.

Holiday celebrations ofteninclude travel plans. If you’retraveling this holiday season,make sure we know how to reachyou and that the information foryour emergency contact is up todate. It is also a good idea to ask aneighbor or friend to collect yourmail 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 holidayseason.

Sincerely,Judith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director

Happy

BirthdayResident December

Birthdays!Ursula Gemmola 1Irvin Kanthak 7Eda Tiberi 7Tomiko Yamamoto 8Margaret Ricotta 9Robert “Bob” Tyrrell 10Masako Ota 17Gloria Jacobs 18Marlys Bohl 20Erna Nehrer 24Phyllis Probert 24

Employee DecemberBirthdays!

Maria Pflug 1Joseph Jayven 2Estrellita Santos 2Herman Situru 4Rolando Castillo 7Jennifer Cortes 7Terese Campbell 8Heidi Reaster 12Alexander Maya 15Walter Potato Mendez 23Edwin Vindas 24Meredith Bacani 27Adam Verducci 29Donabel Shepard 30

December BirthdayLunch!

Join us, all December Birthdays,on Monday, Dec. 2, at

11:45 a.m. in JK!

A Mistletoe andHolly DECEMBER!

Pucker up, stand under themistletoe, and get ready tocelebrate a great HOLLYday

season!

Thursday, Dec. 19, 4-7 p.m.“Winter Wonderland Casino Night”

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 3-4 p.m.“A Christmas Eve Performance By

Peggy Gohl”

Wednesday, Dec. 25,4:30-6:30 p.m.

“Christmas Day Dinner”

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30-1 p.m.“Noon Year’s Eve Party”

December Outings:Tuesday, Dec. 3Tour of Lights

Wednesday, Dec. 4Ports O’Call Restaurant

Sunday, Dec. 8Holiday Concert at South Coast

Botanic Gardens

Wednesday, Dec. 11Peninsula Drop-offs

Thursday, Dec. 12Movie Matinee

Sunday, Dec. 15Norris Theatre: “Irving Berlin’s

White Christmas”

Wednesday, Dec. 18Marmalade Cafe

Wednesday, Dec 25Peninsula Drop-offs

Mary Joy Santiago

Employee of the Month!

Mary Joy joined our community as PAL back onJuly 26, 2011. From the very beginning, she hasdemonstrated professionalism, integrity and astrong knowledge of what is expected of her.

Mary Joy is also being acknowledged for alwayscommunicating and updating the managers

with all matters that concern the residents andtheir safety. We appreciate Mary Joy for helping

to make Belmont Village #1!

Tips From Nerissa:

It’s the Holidays! Yum!

It is that time of year again whenwe start celebrating the holidays,and often, that means eating all

those delicious foods we’ve cometo expect and love-in abundance.

After all, you may only get them atthis time of year.

However, as one gets older, theirmetabolism slows and they don’tneed as much food to maintain

good health.

Following are some tips to helpyou enjoy all the fabulous foodsthat the holidays offer, without

experiencing the effects that thosefoods can have on you.

Continue to drink plenty of water.Water not only helps to flush

toxins and cleanse the body, but ithelps to make you feel full if you

drink some prior and duringthe meal.

Avoid heavy meals, especially atnight. Instead of taking a nap aftera large indulgence of food, take astroll. It helps with digestion and

just feels good.

Maintain your sleep pattern.Often, we end up staying up much

later than usual, but this can wearon the body and will make you

feel more fatigued during qualitytime with friends and relatives.

Watch the salt and carbohydrateintake. Who doesn’t love a good

roll or two? Enjoy a little, butrealize that overindulgence of

both of these things can lead topain and swelling in joints and

muscles.

Lastly, enjoy the time you havewith friends and family during

this special time! Qualityrelationships and sharing of our

lives is what it is all about and thisseason is a wonderful time to

experience that. Happy Holidays!

Welc meNew Residents

We want to welcome all ofour new residents to the

community! If there’sanything we can do to make

your transition here morecomfortable, please let us

know. Also, please join us forthe New Resident Orientationon Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m.

in the Town Hall.

Betty FouseRoom 138

Gertrude HelfgottRoom 205

Luis & Rebecca SabalaRoom 223

Josephine BumatayRoom 323

Anna Barbara DeCurtisRoom 144

Meal HoursBreakfast: 7–9 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Dinner: 4:30–7 p.m.

Due to limited space in Josephine’sKitchen, we request parties of five

or more to please inform amanager.

Weekly EventsMondays

Boot Camp 10:00Poker 11:00Learning Corner 2:30Japanese Class 3:30Trivia w/ Fritz 6:15

TuesdaysSit & Be Fit 9:30Think Tank 1:00Current Events 2:30Bingo 3:30

WednesdaysMarketplace 9:15Rhythmic 9:30S/B/F 2:00The Word Game 3:00

ThursdaysSit & Be Fit 9:30Boot Camp 10:00National Geo. 2:00

FridaysBalls and Bands 9:30Texas Hold ‘Em 11:00Bible Study 1:30Happy Hour 3:30

SaturdaysExercise w/Vyrel 9:30Tai Chi 10:00S&Stimulus 1:15High Tea 3:30

SundaysWorship 10:00Communion 10:30History Class 2:00

Evening Movie ORNews every night

Sunday Monday Tuesday110:00 Worship (3rd Back Parlor)

10:30 Communion (TH)1:00 Pacific Unitarian Church

Choir (GR)* 2:00 There & Back History

Class (TH)2:45 Marketplace (GR)

3:30 Champagne &Entertainment by: “Elias W/

Love” (GR)6:30 Movie OR News (TH)

29:30 Dancercise (TH)* 10:00 Boot Camp (TH)

11:00 Poker W/ Siam (TH)11:45 Birthday Lunch! (JK)

* 1:15 Drum Circle (TH)* 2:30 Sharpen Your Senses

* 3:30 Foreign Language:Japanese (TH)

* 6:15 Trivia W/ Fritz (GR)7:30 Evening Movie OR News

(TH)

39:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)* 10:00 Yoga (TH)

* 10:45 Computer Assist (CFL)* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)

* 1:30 Activity Chat! (TH)* 2:30 Current Events (TH)

3:30 Bingo (TH)4:15 Outing: Tour of Lights!

6:15 Eggnog & Cookie Social(GR)

7:30 Movie OR News (TH)810:00 Worship (3rd Back Parlor)

10:30 Communion (TH)* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)

1:15 Outing: South CoastBotanic Gardens Holiday

Concert!* 2:00 There & Back History


3:00 Texas Hold Em’ (TH)6:30 Movie OR News (TH)


11:00 Poker W/ Siam (TH)* 1:15 Categories (GR)* 2:30 Learning Corner:

“Peppermint” (GR)* 3:30 Foreign Language:

Japanese (TH)* 6:15 Trivia W/ Fritz (GR)

7:30 Evening Movie OR News(TH)

109:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)

* 10:00 Yoga (TH)* 10:45 Computer Assist (CFL)

* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)2:30 RESIDENT COUNCIL

(TH)3:30 Bingo (TH)


1510:00 Worship10:30 Communion (TH)

11:00 Boutique: Stella & Dot* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)

1:15 Outing: Norris Theatre!* 2:00 History Class (TH)2:45 Marketplace (GR)

3:30 Champagne &Entertainment by: "The Loving

Couples Choir” (GR)6:30 Movie OR News (TH)


11:00 Poker W/ Siam (TH)* 1:15 Drum Circle (TH)

* 2:30 Sharpen Your Senses(TH)



(TH)

17

9:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)* 10:00 Yoga (TH)

* 10:45 Computer Assist (CFL)* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)

* 2:30 Current Events (TH)3:30 Bingo (TH)


2210:00 Worship (3rd Back Parlor)10:30 Communion (TH)

11:00 Kids Caroling: “Churchof Latter Day Saints” (GR)

* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)* 2:00 There & Back History


3:00 Bingo (TH)6:30 Movie OR News (TH)


10:30 Saideh Boutique! (GR)11:00 Poker W/ Siam (TH)

* 1:15 Arts & Crafts: Just inTime for the Holidays! (TH)



(TH)

Christmas Eve! 24

9:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)* 10:45 Computer Assist (CFL)

* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Bingo (TH)

3:00-4:00 Christmas EvePerformance by: Peggy Gohl!

(GR)6:30 Evening Movie: “AChristmas Story” (TH)

2910:00 Worship (3rd Back Parlor)10:30 Communion (TH)* 1:00 Think Tank (TH)

* 2:00 The Technology Guru(TH)

2:45 Marketplace (GR)3:30 Champagne &

Entertainment by: “MikeChamberline” (GR)



11:00 Poker W/ Siam (TH)* 1:15 Drum Circle (TH)

* 2:30 Sharpen Your Senses(TH)



(TH)

New Years Eve! 31

9:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)11:30-1:00 “Noon” Year’s Eve

Party W/ Entertainment by:The Lenny Gee Band! (JK)

* 1:15 Think Tank (TH)3:30 Bingo (TH)

6:30 Evening Movie: “NewYear’s Eve” (TH)

December 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

49:15 Marketplace (GR)* 9:30 Rhythmic Exercise (TH)

* 10:15 Paint Class (TH)10:30-2:30 Cookie Lee

Boutique (GR)11:00 Lunch Outing: Port

O’Call Restaurant!* 1:15 Scene Study (TH)

* 2:00 S/B/F Exercise (TH)* 3:00 Word Game W/ W/C6:30 Movie OR News (TH)

5

9:30 Sit & Be Fit (TH)*10:00 Boot Camp (TH)

* 11:00 Foreign LanguageAcademy: Italian (TH)

1:00 Body Stretch (TH)* 2:00 Documentary (COF)


6* 9:30 Balls & Bands (TH)11:00 NEW RESIDENT

ORIENTATION (TH)* 1:30 Bible Study (TH)

* 2:45 BAM Exercise (TH)3:30 Happy Hour W/

Entertainment by: “Izon Eden”(GR)

6:30 Friday Night Flix (TH)

7* 10:00 Tai-Chi W/ Stephen (TH)

10:00 CVS Drop-off* 11:00 National Geographic

(TH)* 1:15 Sensory & Stimulus (TH)

3:30 High Tea W/ “JullianaOkah” (GR)


119:15 Marketplace (GR)* 9:30 Rhythmic Exercise (TH)10:00-3:00 Butterfly Boutique

10:30 Beading Class (TH)11:00 Peninsula Drop-offs!* 1:15 You Be the Judge (TH)

* 2:00 S/B/F Exercise (TH)* 3:00 Word Game W/ W/C

4:00 Carolers: Brownie Troop10315 (GR)

6:30 Movie OR News (TH)

12



TBD Movie Matinee Outing!* 2:00 Documentary (TH)


13

* 9:30 Balls & Bands (TH)* 11:00 Texas Hold ‘Em (TH)

* 1:30 Bible Study (TH)* 2:45 BAM Exercise (TH)

3:30 Happy Hour &Entertainment by: “Sharon

Fotch” (GR)6:30 Friday Night Flix (TH)

14* 9:30 Movement Exercise W/Vyrel (TH)

10:00 CVS Drop-Off* 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam (TH)* 1:15 Sensory & Stimulus (TH)* 2:30 Dominoes (2nd Floor Bk

Parlor)3:30 High Tea W/ “George &

Erik Duo” (GR)6:30 Evening Movie OR News

(TH)189:15 Marketplace (GR)

* 9:30 Rhythmic Exercise (TH)* 10:15 Paint Class (TH)11:00 Lunch Outing:

Marmalade Cafe!* 1:15 Scene Study (TH)

* 2:00 Strength, Balance &Flexibility (TH)

* 3:00 Word Game W/ Wine &Cheese! (GR)

6:30 Movie OR News (TH)



1:15 Body Stretch (TH)* 2:00 Documentary (COF)

5:00-7:30 Winter WonderlandCasino Night! (GR/TH)6:45 Resident Holiday

Caroling (GR)7:30 Movie OR News (COF)

20



3:30 Happy Hour W/Entertainment by: “Jimmy

Brewster” (GR)6:30 Friday Night Flix (TH)

21* 10:00 Tai-Chi W/ Stephen (TH)

10:00 CVS Drop-off* 11:00 National Geographic

(TH)* 1:15 Sensory & Stimulus (TH)

3:30 High Tea W/ “JoyceGarro” (GR)


Merry Christmas! 25

9:15 Marketplace (GR)9:45 Christmas Musical:

"Celtic Thunder” (TH)11:00 Peninsula Drop-offs!1:15 Movie Matinee: “Four

Christmases” (TH)4:30 Christmas Dinner (JK)6:30 Evening Movie: “A White

Christmas” (TH)



12:15 Outing: Quick Bite atTaco Bell!

* 2:00 Documentary (TH)* 3:30 LARGE Crossword (GR)6:30 Evening Movie OR News

(TH)

27



3:30 Happy Hour W/Entertainment by: “Ronnie

Jayne” (GR)6:30 Friday Night Flix (TH)

28* 9:30 Movement Exercise W/Vyrel (TH)

10:00 CVS Drop-Off* 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam (TH)* 1:15 Sensory & Stimulus (TH)* 2:30 Dominoes (2nd Floor Bk

Parlor)3:30 High Tea W/ “Tony

Dettore” (GR)6:30 Evening Movie OR News

(TH)

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

Circle of FriendsNews!

BEWARE ... Pirates EVERYWHERE!!

The Circle of Friends had anamazing Halloween! We used

much of our arts and craftstime to construct our pirate

shirts.

In case you missed ourSpooktacular, we were the

gang of pirates! We marchedwith red and white striped

shirts, swords, eye patches andbandanas! A few of the Circle

members even wore fakemustaches and beards! If you

heard a bunch of “aye mateys”and “arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs”

coming from the Circle ofFriends room, we were just

getting into character! We arealready planning our

costumes for next year.

Last year we were hippies, thisyear pirates, who knows whatwe will think up for next year!

Stay tuned . . .

Neighborhood News!A big thank you to all of those who participated

in our fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer’sAssociation. With combined efforts from our

“casual for a cause” campaign and a garage sale,we raised over $500 for Alzheimer’s research.Since the “Casual for a cause” campaign wassuch a popular event with our employees, wewill be continuing it next year. Our employeesjoined other Los Angeles employees and familymembers affected by Alzheimer’s on Nov. 3 in

Century City. It was an incredible upliftingexperience for all involved.

Are YOU aSAGITTARIUS?!?!?!?!

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)Symbolized by The Archer andruled by Jupiter, the Sagittarian

lives life to their fullest. Optimismis their eternal strength, so playingthe game of life with no limits is

easy since the Sagittarian is willingto play big and fail colossally aspart of the game. Fortunately,

your gambling instincts tend to bespot-on, and Jupiter makes you

legendarily lucky.

Independent and adventurous,your sign rules travel, publishing

and entrepreneurial ventures.Being your own boss gives yougreat pleasure, especially if youcan hop around the globe and

document your experiences in theprocess. A true student of life,your mind is ever hungry for

knowledge and new experiences.You remain on the cutting edge of

social change and avant-gardeideas until old age. You’re

energetic and athletic, and mayhave legendary legs like ArchersTina Turner, Britney Spears and

Jamie Lee Curtis. Honesty is a traityou prize dearly, but watch where

you sling your own arrows of“truth.” You tend toward

tactlessness and may easily offendwith your well-meaning

comments.

In romance, you want to lovepassionately and fully. Your

tendency to put partners up on apedestal (along with your fierce

independence) can make it toughto settle down. When the

inevitable low tide flows in, youstart looking to distant ports.

Once you learn to accept the ebband flow of relationships, you

may discover that you have moreoptions than you know what to

do with.

What a “Spooktacular”Halloween!

1st Place: Shirley Winter

2nd Place: George Mioshi

3rd Place: BJ Bernard

We had a costume judging contestand our residents really turnedout! This is a look at our top 3winners! Also, great job to our

other winners:

4th Place: Vyrel Mircheff

5th Place: Donna Keele

6th Place: Jean Calhoun

Best Group: The Pirates in COF!

Thank you to all those whoparticipated in this exciting day!

We hope you had a great time andwe can’t wait to do it again

next year!

COMMUNITY EVENT:

Winter WonderlandCasino Night!

Thursday, Dec. 195 – 7:30 p.m.

Great Room, Town Halland Bistro

Join us to celebrate the holidaysat our fun-filled casino night.

Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvresand delicious holiday desserts

prepared by the Belmont Villagechef as you mix and mingle withfriends and family at this specialevent. For more information or

to RSVP, call 310.377.9977.

Movement ExerciseW/ Vyrel!

A resident of our communitywho is very well known is

now leading a morningexercise class! Join Vyrel everyother Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in

the TH!

Happy HOLLYdays!

Our residents know how to dress forHALLOWEEN! From left to right:Donna, Vyrel, BJ, Betty V., Lou andShirley!

Vyrel and Donna are ready for the“Trick-or-Treat w/ Seniors!”

Kids came to Trick or Treat! Greatintergenerational activity. Everyonehad such a fun time!

Bob and Erna at the Petting Zoo!

Mr. and Mrs. Berg won our ChiliCook-off!! Congratulations forhaving the best chili recipe!

Brenda showing off our Halloweendessert buffet! Very SPOOKTACULAR!

5701 Crestridge RoadRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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