THE VILLAGE NEWS · THE VILLAGE NEWS BELMONT VILLAGE OF HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 2017 Hello everyone, We...
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THE VILLAGE NEWS BELMONT VILLAGE OF HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 2017 Hello everyone, We are quickly approaching the end of 2017, and the holiday season is upon us. What a year it has been here at Hollywood and for Belmont Village. At our community, we have welcomed and said farewell to some wonderful friends, we celebrated the completion of our beautiful ground floor renovations, and we opened a second memory neighborhood. As a company, we came together during the unprecedented natural disasters that directly impacted sister communities in Houston during Harvey, in Mexico City during the recent earthquake, and in Northern California during the devastating wildfires that destroyed homes and livelihoods in Sonoma County. In each of the above disasters, all Belmont Village communities and residents remained safe. This was, in part, due to the actions of our dedicated staff who confidently implemented the disaster plan in each community. After securing our own properties and our residents, the Belmont Village family quickly joined local efforts to assist other assisted living communities affected by the disasters. This was especially the case in Northern California, where wildfires devastated senior communities in the Santa Rosa and Sonoma County area. At least two large assisted living communities, one of which was a dedicated memory care community, burned to the ground. The staff and residents in those communities were evacuated in the middle of the night with only the clothes they were wearing. Our newly opened Belmont Village Albany community was able to take in over 55 memory care residents from the two buildings in Santa Rosa. The entire Belmont Village West Coast regional support team and several Corporate Operations team members flew to Albany so that they could help to care for those residents. They had to buy beds, supplies and arrange for medications for many of the residents. And, the phones at Albany have continued to ring with calls from seniors and their families who were displaced and in need of immediate placement. Continued on page 3 ... STAFF DIRECTORY PATRICIA MURPHY Executive Director (323) 874-7711, Ext. 102 [email protected] ANASHEH SATOORIAN Director of Resident Care Services (323) 874-7711, Ext. 109 [email protected] JOHN PHILLIPS Building Engineer (323) 874-7711, Ext. 105 [email protected] GREG SCHWAB Chef Manager (323) 874-7711, Ext. 106 [email protected] TIFFANY MONTES Memory Program Coordinator (323) 874-7711, Ext. 150 [email protected] JEREMY FAULKNER Activity Program Coordinator (323) 874-7711, Ext. 104 [email protected] ERIC THACKER Human Resources Generalist (323) 874-7711, Ext. 103 [email protected] NADIA CANTU Ñ A Community Relations (323) 874-7711, Ext. 110 [email protected] SANDRA BAKER Community Relations (323) 874-7711, Ext. 107 [email protected]
Transcript of THE VILLAGE NEWS · THE VILLAGE NEWS BELMONT VILLAGE OF HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 2017 Hello everyone, We...
THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE OF HOLLYWOOD
DECEMBER 2017
Hello everyone,We are quickly approaching
the end of 2017, and the holidayseason is upon us. What a year ithas been here at Hollywood andfor Belmont Village. At ourcommunity, we have welcomedand said farewell to somewonderful friends, we celebratedthe completion of our beautifulground floor renovations, andwe opened a second memoryneighborhood. As a company,we came together during theunprecedented natural disastersthat directly impacted sistercommunities in Houston duringHarvey, in Mexico City duringthe recent earthquake, and inNorthern California during thedevastating wildfires thatdestroyed homes andlivelihoods in Sonoma County.
In each of the abovedisasters, all Belmont Villagecommunities and residentsremained safe. This was, in part,due to the actions of ourdedicated staff who confidentlyimplemented the disaster plan in
each community. After securingour own properties and ourresidents, the Belmont Villagefamily quickly joined localefforts to assist other assistedliving communities affected bythe disasters. This was especiallythe case in Northern California,where wildfires devastatedsenior communities in the SantaRosa and Sonoma County area.At least two large assisted livingcommunities, one of which wasa dedicated memory carecommunity, burned to theground. The staff and residentsin those communities wereevacuated in the middle of thenight with only the clothes theywere wearing. Our newlyopened Belmont Village Albanycommunity was able to take inover 55 memory care residentsfrom the two buildings in SantaRosa. The entire Belmont VillageWest Coast regional supportteam and several CorporateOperations team members flewto Albany so that they couldhelp to care for those residents.They had to buy beds, suppliesand arrange for medications formany of the residents. And, thephones at Albany havecontinued to ring with calls fromseniors and their families whowere displaced and in need ofimmediate placement.
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STAFF DIRECTORY
PATRICIA MURPHYExecutive Director(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
ANASHEH SATOORIANDirector of Resident Care Services(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
JOHN PHILLIPSBuilding Engineer(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
GREG SCHWABChef Manager(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
TIFFANY MONTESMemory Program Coordinator(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
JEREMY FAULKNERActivity Program Coordinator(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
ERIC THACKERHuman Resources Generalist(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
NADIA CANTUÑACommunity Relations(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected] BAKERCommunity Relations(323) 874-7711, Ext. [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
RESIDENTS12/3 EUGENE IGLESIAS12/7 MERRILY BYRON12/11 ETHEL JURENKA12/13 JACK FELLIN12/16 MILDA BLACK12/26 HANKA ABLIN12/26 BEATRICE TRIGG12/30 CAROLYN JOHNSON12/30 JOAN LACORTE
STAFF12/5 ERIC THACKER12/5 TAYLOR HENDERSON12/6 ANGEL KNOTTS12/10 ROSY ISLAS12/14 RAQUEL CAIDO12/14 DENICA WOODLEY12/19 WENDY ALEMAN12/19 JEVON MOORE12/21 SAGE GARCIA12/21 DIONISIO ESTRADA12/23 MIGUEL RAMIREZ12/24 JASMINE LOPEZ12/27 ANNA AGUILAR12/29 JENIFFER MORALES12/30 EMELY ZELAYA12/30 LUCY SOLIS
RESIDENT
PARTYOUR DECEMBER BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION!FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH,
11-1IN JOSEPHINE’S KITCHEN
OUT AND
ABOUT
INDEPENDENTLUNCH OUTINGS12/6 CHEESECAKE FACTORY
IN THE GROVE12/20 BELLA TRATTORIA
IN THE MISSION INN
ENTERTAINMENTTHURSDAYS @ 3:30 p.m.12/7 TATJANA12/14 IRBY GASCON12/21 BRAD & SUSI Q12/28 WENDY & RIK
SUNDAYS @ 3:30 p.m.12/3 MARV ROBINSON12/10 TOM HORVATH12/17 BRYAN & GILMORE12/24 STEVE WADDINGTON12/31 MARV ROBINSON
FRIDAY, DEC. 15TH, @ 1:30IN THE TOWN HALL
PRESIDENT-RICK RATCLIFFE
JOSEPHINE’SKITCHEN HOURS
Breakfast 7–9 a.m.Lunch 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Dinner 4:30–7 p.m.
For Guests:Breakfast-$10
Lunch/Dinner-$12Guest Meal Tickets
available at the front desk.
SALON HOURSTuesdays & Fridays
9:00 - 5:00located on the 2nd floor
To make an appointment,call (323) 874-7711.
EMPLOYEE OF THEMONTH-NOVEMBER
JOY ROYOPAL
Thank you for your hard work and dedicationto our residents, families and coworkers!
You’re the Best!
TEAM PLAYER AWARDLAKIETA WALKER ADAMS, thanks for being a team player and
always putting the needs of our residents, families and coworkersfirst! Keep up the good work!
....Continued from page oneA number of managers from
the Los Angeles Belmont Villagecommunities spent time at theAlbany community, includingEric Thacker who helped theAlbany team recruit and hirenew staff to help assist theinfusion of new and traumatizedresidents. In addition toproviding support to ourcommunity in Albany, we alsohad one of our managers inBelmont Village Mexico Citywhen the earthquake occurred.Nadia Cantuna from our salesoffice was working in Mexico tohelp train their new sales teamwhen the earthquake hit. And,true to her nature, Nadia jumpedin to help support the BelmontVillage staff. It is at momentslike these that I am reminded ofthe sincere goodness that existsin people, and I feel enormouspride to say that I work forBelmont Village.
By the time we print thisnewsletter, we will have enjoyedThanksgiving, and we will beheading into the holiday season.Somehow with all that I sharedabove, celebrating all that isgood this year feels even moreimportant than usual. I really feeltruly thankful to have workedalongside the dedicated staffhere at Hollywood this year, andto have had the privilege ofserving our residents andfamilies.
Happy Holidays everyone.Patricia.
Join us for ourHANUKKAH CELEBRATIONTUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
3:30-4:30
IN THE TOWN HALLW/ RABBI AVIVAH
JOIN US FOR OURHOLIDAY BUFFET
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH11:00-1:00
CAROL-HARPIST performingIN JOSEPHINE’S KITCHEN
RSVP YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDSBY 12/15
WITH THE CONCIERGEGUEST~$15
JOIN US FOR OURNEW YEAR’S EVE
CHAMPAGNEHAPPY HOUR
MARV ROBINSONPERFORMING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST3:30-4:30
IN THE GREAT ROOM
JOIN US FOR OURNEW YEAR’S DAY
BUFFET
MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST11:00-1:00
IN JOSEPHINE’S KITCHEN
RSVPYOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
BY 12/23WITH THE CONCIERGE
GUEST~$15
Copyright © 2017 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved.
December 2017GR Great Room L LibraryB Bistro SR Screening RoomJK Josephine's Kitchen MBATH Town Hall3F 3rd Floor Parlor
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
ACTIVITIES SUBJECTTO CHANGE
PLEASE CHECK THEDAILY SCHEDULE
THANK YOU!
BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE-GREATROOM
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9:30 L Balance Exercise Class10:30 SR Current Events Discussion
w/Greg & Harold1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR Wheel of Fortune3:30 TH US History in the Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
210:00 TH Tai Chi w/Wu1:30 TH Jewelry Class w/Irene2:30 B Bingo3:30 GR BOARD GAMES:
Scrabble/Checkers/Chess/Monopoly
7:00 TH Movie
310:00 GR LA Times Sunday Newspaper10:30 TH Songs for the Soul Worship
Service1:30 B Advanced Poker1:30 3F Mah-Jongg2:30 L Church Service/Bible Study3:30 GR Entertainment w/MARV
ROBINSON7:00 SR Movie
49:30 L Balance Exercise
Class10:30 GR MBA Activity Chat
1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR 20/Questions3:30 TH History of Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
59:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 TH Chair Dancing Workout
w/Sloan3:30 SR Blurt!6:00 SR “TECH” Class w/Greg7:00 SR Movie
69:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 L Creative Writing Workshop11:30 Lunch Outing to THE CHEESECAKE
FACTORY IN THE GROVE1:30 TH Boot Camp Exercise w/Lori2:30 B Advanced Poker3:30 TH History of Movies w/Harold6:00 GR Music Appreciation w/Seth7:00 SR Movie
79:30 L Advanced Exercise
Class10:30 SR Vocabulary Game1:30 3F Bridge Club1:30 B Bingo2:30 B Roulette3:30 GR Happy Hour w/TATJANA7:00 SR Movie
89:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 L Shabbat Service w/Rabbi
Avivah3:30 TH US History in the Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
910:00 TH Tai Chi w/Wu1:30 TH OUR HOLIDAY BELMONT
BUCK AUCTION3:30 GR BOARD GAMES:
Scrabble/Checkers/Chess/Monopoly
7:00 TH Movie
1010:00 GR LA Times Sunday Newspaper10:30 GR Think Tank1:30 B Advanced Poker1:30 3F Mah-Jongg2:30 L Church Service/Bible
Study3:30 GR Entertainment w/TOM
HORVATH7:00 SR Movie
119:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 B MyGait ComputerQuestions
1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR Jeopardy3:30 TH History of Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown 129:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 TH Chair Dancing Workout
w/Sloan3:30 TH Our Hanukkah Celebration7:00 SR Movie
139:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 TH Glass Art Class w/Kristin1:30 TH Boot Camp Exercise
w/Lori2:30 B Advanced Poker3:30 TH History of Movies w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
149:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 SR Vocabulary Game1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 B Roulette3:30 GR Happy Hour w/IRBY GASCON7:00 SR Movie
159:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 SR Current Events w/Greg &Harold
1:30 TH Resident Council Meeting2:30 SR Shabbat Service w/Rabbi
Josh3:30 TH US History in the Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
OUJABA WHOLESALE-GREATROOM
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10:00 TH Tai Chi w/Wu1:30 TH Jewelry Class w/Irene2:30 B Bingo3:30 GR BOARD GAMES:
Scrabble/Checkers/Chess/Monopoly
7:00 TH Movie
1710:00 GR LA Times Sunday Newspaper10:30 GR Think Tank
1:30 3F Mah-Jongg1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 L Church Service/Bible
Study3:30 GR Entertainment w/BRYAN &
GILMORE7:00 SR Movie
189:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 SR Mind Aerobics1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR 20/Questions3:30 TH History of Movies w/Harold6:00 SR Art History Lecture
w/Sharon7:00 SR Movie
199:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 TH Chair Dancing Workout
w/Sloan3:30 TH Chat with the Chef6:00 SR “TECH” Class w/Greg7:00 SR Movie
209:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:00 Lunch Outing to BELLA TRATTORIARESTAURANT IN THE MISSION INN
10:30 L Creative Writing Workshop1:30 TH Boot Camp Exercise w/Lori2:30 B Advanced Poker3:30 TH History of Movies w/Harold6:00 GR Music Appreciation Lecture
w/Seth7:00 SR Movie
219:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 SR Vocabulary Game1:30 3F Bridge Club1:30 B Bingo2:30 B Roulette3:30 GR Happy Hour w/BRAD & SUSI Q7:00 SR Movie
229:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 GR Wheel of Fortune3:30 TH US History in the Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
2310:00 TH Tai Chi w/Wu1:30 TH Jewelry Class w/Irene2:30 B Bingo3:30 GR BOARD GAMES:
Scrabble/Checkers/Chess/Monopoly
7:00 TH Movie
Christmas Eve 2410:00 GR LA Times Sunday Newspaper1:30 B Advanced Poker1:30 3F Mah-Jongg3:30 GR Entertainment w/STEVE WADDINGTON7:00 SR Movie
New Year’s Eve 3110:00 GR LA Times Sunday Newspaper1:30 B Advanced Poker1:30 3F Mah-Jongg3:30 GR Entertainment w/MARV ROBINSON7:00 SR Movie
Christmas 259:30 L Balance Exercise Class
10:30 SR Mind Aerobics11:00 JK OUR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR 20/Questions3:30 TH History of Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
269:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 TH Chair Dancing Workout
w/Sloan3:30 SR Trivia7:00 SR Movie
279:30 L Advanced Exercise Class
10:30 GR Think Tank Puzzles1:30 TH Boot Camp Exercise
w/Lori2:30 B Advanced Poker3:30 TH History of Movies w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
289:30 L Advanced Exercise
Class10:30 TH Healthy Learning Lecture
1:30 B Bingo1:30 3F Bridge Club2:30 B Roulette3:30 GR Happy Hour w/WENDY & RIK7:00 SR Movie
299:30 L Balance Exercise Class
11:00 JK December BirthdayCelebration w/Alan Ascher
1:30 B Advanced Poker2:30 SR Wheel of Fortune3:30 TH US History in the Movies
w/Harold7:00 SR Movie
3010:00 TH Tai Chi w/Wu1:30 TH Jewelry Class w/Irene2:30 B Bingo3:30 GR BOARD GAMES:
Scrabble/Checkers/Chess/Monopoly
7:00 TH Movie
CONGRATS ANDGREAT JOB!! WERAISED $4926 FORWALK TO ENDALZHEIMER’S~THANK YOU TOALL!!!
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Seasons greeting to all ourNeighborhood and Circlefamilies,
November was no exception,we started with a verysuccessful Alzheimer’s walk inwhich 11 of our residentsparticipated. The weather wasgreat and everyone had afabulous time. I would like toextend a huge thank you to thestaff that made this all possible. Iinvite you to see some of thepictures of this event in ourneighborhoods. We continuedthe month by discussing theNative Americans and thePilgrims. These discussionsincluded spiritual beliefs, workethics, travel, fables and muchmore. Our residents also got toenjoy the sights and sounds ofOlvera Street, Gladstone’s and
the Nethercutt Museum. As ifthis was not enough, we alsobrought back our sorely missedscenic drives and walking club.
As we enter into this Holidayseason, be it Christmas,Chanukah, or Kwanzaa, I hopeyou can all take some time to sitback, and enjoy the traditionsthat your families have created.Remember that this time of theyear can also be the loneliest forour residents as they think backon holidays past and the futurein store. As Terri Marshall oncewrote, “The holiday season isthe perfect time to reflect onour blessings and seek out waysto make life better for thosearound us.”
A Joyous Holiday to Youand Yours,
Tiffany MontesMemory Program Coordinator
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Anasheh Satoorian, Director of ResidentCare Services
It’s that time of the year again!The holidays are here, and
unfortunately so is flu season.Influenza season beginssometime in the late fall, usuallypeaks over the winter, andbegins to wane in the spring.The influenza virus is acontagious respiratory illnessthat can infect the throat, nose,and possibly the lungs. As ourimmune defenses decline withage, those over 65 and older areat a greater risk forcomplications including sinusand ear infections, bacterialpneumonia, and worsening ofchronic conditions such asasthma, diabetes, or congestiveheart failure.
The flu is spread mainly bydroplets, for instance when aperson sneezes, coughs, or talks.The flu can also be spread whena person touches a surface orobject that has the flu viruses,then touches their own nose ormouth. In fact, you could passthe flu to someone before youare even aware you are sick.However, people are typically
most contagious in the first 3-4days after becoming ill. Signsand symptoms of the flu includefever, sore throat, cough, stuffyor runny nose, headache, bodyor muscle ache, and fatigue.
The best way to prevent theflu is to get vaccinated. Fluvaccines are updated eachseason to keep up with the virusas it changes to ensure the bestprotection against influenza. TheCDC also recommends takingpreventive actions, includingstaying away from people whoare sick, frequent hand washing,and covering coughs andsneezes. Take theserecommended steps to have ahappy and healthy holidayseason!
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