The First Thanksgiving - Belmont Village · We will be ordering the Canelo vs. Cotto fight on PPV....

15451 Ventura Blvd. • Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 • Phone 818-788-8870 • Fax 818-380-0205

Belmont Village of Encino

November 2015

Our TeamDana Anderson

Executive Director, [email protected]

Venca AviviDir. of Res. Care Serv., [email protected]

Jerry WisniewskiBuilding Engineer, x105

[email protected]

Jorge AntunaChef Manager, x106

[email protected] Ann Patrick

Human Resources, [email protected]

Elanit CohenCommunity Relations, x108

[email protected] Peikoff

Outside Marketing, [email protected]

Monica ValladoMarketing Assistant, x107

[email protected] Rocha

Activity Prog. Coord., [email protected]

Adam DimacaliMemory Prog. Coord., 110

[email protected]

The First ThanksgivingFestivals with the spirit of

giving thanks have been commonin many cultures, so determiningthe original Thanksgivingcelebration proves difficult. Buttradition recognizes the 1621 feastbetween the Pilgrim settlers atPlymouth Colony andneighboring American Indians asAmerica’s first Thanksgiving.

Sailing from England aboardthe Mayflower, the Pilgrimsarrived in present-dayMassachusetts in the fall of 1620,yet remained on the ship forseveral months. When thecolonists moved ashore thefollowing spring, they were visitedby two English-speaking Indians,

Samoset and Squanto, whoshowed the Pilgrims how to huntand grow their own food. Squantoalso served as an interpreter andmediator between the settlers andthe neighboring Wampanoagtribe.

Sometime between Sept. 21and Nov. 1, the Pilgrimsorganized a feast to celebrate thesuccess of their first crop. Around90 Wampanoag, including ChiefMassasoit, joined the colonists forthe festivities, which lasted forthree days and included games,singing and dancing, in additionto the elaborate meal.

The Pilgrims’ records indicatethat regional fowl, such as ducks,geese, swans and, yes, probablyturkey, were served at the feast,along with venison brought by theWampanoag. Historians believethat other foods present at themeal included fish and shellfish,beans, onions, porridge madefrom cornmeal, berries, squashand pumpkin—but no pumpkinpie.

COF andNeighborhood News

COF at the Skirball.

Hello, Everyone!For the past months we have

been talking about brain health,and how to slow down cognitivedecline.

I want to talk about somethingsimple, low cost and maybe someof us are not maximizing. I amtalking about physical exercise.Exercise seems to slow, andperhaps even halt or reverse thebrain atrophy that typically startsin a person’s 40s, especially in thefrontal region of the brainresponsible for executivefunctions.

In other words, exercise canincrease the brain’s volume ofactual neurons, and connectionsbetween neurons. This is possiblebecause physical exercise triggersbiochemical changes that promoteneuroplasticity or the productionof new connections betweenneurons and even of neuronsthemselves.

I am sure you are wonderinghow much exercise and what kindof exercises are the mostbeneficial?

In terms of frequency, itappears that the best regimenincorporates, at a minimum, three30- to 60-minute sessions perweek. With regard to type ofexercise, the key words toremember are “aerobics” and“exercise.” Physical exerciseincludes both aerobic exercise andanaerobic exercise, which aredistinguished by the reliance on adifferent energy source. Exercisedoes not have to be strenuous,and even simply going for a walkcan have a positive brain effect.

I hope this information washelpful. If you want to talk moreabout this topic, again, pleasedon’t hesitate to visit me in theNeighborhood area. Have a greatmonth of November!

Adam

George taking some relaxing time topaint.

Our Trip to theSherman Oaks

Fashion Square!

Richard trying the massage chair.

Vivian trying peanut butterbanana ice cream!

Please Welcome OurNew Employees!

Bayle PollackWilliam Dillingham

Danielle Hart

Resident Birthdays forthe Month ofNovember!

Barbara Kaplan Nov. 1Gilbert Turbin Nov. 6Miguel Reyes Nov. 10Jack Gruzen Nov. 11Edward Firestone Nov. 15Regina Hagan Nov. 18Georgina Ostrow Nov. 20Bayle Pollack Nov. 21Gertrude Rappaport Nov. 29Melvin Reich Nov. 29

The birthday lunch celebrationis scheduled for Friday,

Nov. 27, at 11:30 a.m., inJosephine’s Kitchen.

RSVP at the concierge desk foryou and a guest byMonday, Nov. 23.

Employee Birthdays forthe Month ofNovember!

Mark Noble Nov. 3Dora Siguenza Nov. 15Teresita Alviar Nov. 17Jose Speede Nov. 18Danilo Carrasco Nov. 19Maria Contreras Nov. 25Grant Tupinyan Nov. 26Alfonso Atreaga Nov. 29

Join Us forThanksgiving Lunch!

Thursday, November 2611 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Adults: $17Kids: $12

Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 20

You’re Invited!Saturday, November 21

Coverage begins at 5 p.m.In Town Hall

We will be ordering the Canelovs. Cotto fight on PPV. Snackswill be provided! Please RSVP

by Nov. 16.

Graciela Becerra

Congratulations to Our Employeeof the Month - Graciela!

“She always has a smile on her face,” saysJorge Antuna, Chef Manager. “She is anamazing team player and I’ve always seen hermeet challenges in her job with an open heart.”

Jerry Ann Patrick of Human Resources saidthis of Graciela, “She LOVES her residents. Youhave great people that work in healthcare andyou know they get so much out of helpingothers; Graciela is one of those people, which iswhy she’s so good at her job.”

November 2015TH Town Hall 2T 2nd Floor Poker TableCL Center for Learning MBA ClubGR Great RoomB Bistro

2P 2nd Floor Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Poetry Group10:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies


10:15 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2P Bridge1:30 TH Crossword

Puzzle/Password4:00 TH Word Games w/ Michael

Solomon6:30 TH At the Movies

49:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 GR Guess That Phrase6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble


10:30 TH Wii Bowling11:00 TH Wii Bowling

1:00 2P Bridge2:15 TH Mind Benders3:00 B Happy Hour3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies

69:30 TH Exercise with Tony

10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 GR Singing and Song Writing1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner

79:30 TH Silk Scarf Painting9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:00 GR Scenic Drive1:00 2T Poker1:30 TH Broadway Music History

w/ Merle Goldberg3:00 TH Yoga w/ Nichole6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies





Veterans Day 119:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class2:30 TH Let’s Chat w/ Sheryl

Colby6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble





10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 2T Poker1:00 GR Singing and Song Writing1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner







10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Poetry Group1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 GR Guess That Phrase6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble










10:30 GR Board Games1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies





259:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Let’s Chat w/ Sheryl

Colby2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

Thanksgiving 269:30 TH Fitness Class











10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 Resident Council Meeting2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies

November 2015TH Town Hall 2T 2nd Floor Poker TableCL Center for Learning MBA ClubGR Great RoomB Bistro

2P 2nd Floor Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


10:30 TH Poetry Group10:30 GR Board Games1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle1:00 GR Shopping Run3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies





49:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 GR Guess That Phrase6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble





10:30 GR Kings in the Corner1:00 GR Singing and Song Writing1:00 2T Poker1:30 B Scrabble4:30 TH Shabbat Service6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Kings in the Corner







10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Hot Topics2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies





Veterans Day 119:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class2:30 TH Let’s Chat w/ Sheryl

Colby6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble












10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker1:15 TH Current Events2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies






10:30 TH Poetry Group1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Fitness Class3:15 GR Guess That Phrase6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble










10:30 GR Board Games1:00 GR Shopping Run1:00 TH Movie Club w/Merle3:30 GR Afternoon Concert6:30 TH At the Movies


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2P Bridge1:00 2T Poker2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies





259:30 TH Fitness Class1:00 2P Bridge1:30 CL Computer Lab2:30 TH Let’s Chat w/ Sheryl

Colby2:30 TH Fitness Class6:30 TH At the Movies6:45 GR Scrabble

Thanksgiving 269:30 TH Fitness Class











10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 2T Poker1:00 2P Bridge1:30 Resident Council Meeting2:30 TH Fitness Class3:30 TH Yiddish6:30 TH At the Movies

Nurse’s NotesTips for a Thinner

Thanksgiving!Gaining weight during the holidayseason is a national pastime. Didyou know that most people gain

at least a pound during theholiday, some even gain more?Worst is most people keep that

weight on permanently.The good news is with a little

knowledge you can indulge intraditional holiday fare and stillenjoy a guilt-free Thanksgivingfeast. After all, being stuffed is agood idea only if you are a turkey.

Get Active: Eat less and exercisemore during the holidays toprevent weight gain. Boost thefrequency of your fitness routinethe weeks ahead of the feast. Takea walk early Thanksgiving day andthen again after dinner if you areup to it. It is a wonderful way forfamilies to get physical and enjoythe holiday at the same time.

Eat Breakfast: Eating a smallmeal in the morning may give youmore control over your hunger.Start your day with a healthybreakfast, preferably one withprotein and fiber which may helptake the edge off your cravingsand allow you to be more sensiblelater in the day during the“big feast.”

Watch your Portions: Beforefilling up your plate, evaluate thebuffet table and decide whatyou’re going to choose. Don’t

squander your calories on foodsthat you can have all year long.Indulge with small portions ofholiday favorites so you can enjoyyour traditional favorites

Best Bets on the Table: Whiteturkey meat, plain vegetables,roasted sweet potatoes, mashedpotatoes and defatted gravy tend tobe the best bets because they arelower in fat and calories.

Skip the Seconds andLeftovers: Try to resist thetemptation to go back for secondhelpings or leftovers. You are lesslikely to overeat and have moreroom for a delectable dessert. Butonly one slice of that pumpkinpie!!!

Say ‘Yes’ to SweetPotatoes

Take advantage of seasonallyfresh sweet potatoes when you seethem on menus this fall. A betterchoice than regular potatoes ifyou’re watching your blood sugar,they’re also an excellent source ofvitamin A, which can reduceinflammation in your joints.

Mario Guerrero

TransportationSchedule

• Medical AppointmentsMust be scheduled on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays.• Open TransportationCan be used on days when

medical appointments are notspecified, and drivers are

available.• Shopping Schedule(Sign Up With Concierge.)

1 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays.Meet in the GR.

• Scenic Drive 9:45 a.m. onSaturdays.

Meet in the GR. Outings arescheduled on a weekly basis.• OutingsOutings every Tuesday.

Departure will vary based ondestination.

Short Story GroupMondays and Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.Town Hall

“Sycamore Row”

Belmont’sCard Players

Games Begin at 1 p.m.Bridge (3rd Floor)Monday–ThursdayPoker (3rd Floor)Friday–Monday

At the MoviesHave a movie you want to see?Request it at the Concierge desk

Nightly6:30 p.m.Town Hall

Meeting With the ChefFriday, Nov. 6

1:15 p.m.Town Hall

Resident CouncilMeeting

Monday, Nov. 301:30 p.m.Town Hall

Broadway Music HistoryW/Merle Goldberg

Saturdays,1:30 p.m.Town Hall

Live EntertainmentEvery Thursday & Sunday

3:30 p.m.Great Room

Thank You to EveryoneWho Attended Our 12th

Anniversary CasinoNight Celebration!

Phyllis and Leonard playing roulette.

Blackjack, anyone?

Leonard and Mark.

Regina and Frank.

Estelle shooting craps!

Village Scene

Bob and Mark. Ruth and Esther. Eddie and Betty!

Thank you to Lisa and CasinoEntertainment Industries for helpingus with our Casino night!

Libby and Executive Director Dana.

Loretta and Gertrude.

15451 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

RCFE Lic. 197605090www.belmontvillage.com

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