3680 N Moorpark Rd. • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • Phone 805-496-9301 • Fax 805-496-9303
Belmont Village of Thousand Oaks
January 2017
Staff
DirectoryOur Community’s
TeamBradlee FoerschnerExecutive Director
[email protected] Giraldo
Director of Resident [email protected]
Angel CarrilloCommunity Relations
[email protected] Ross
Community [email protected]
Donnie HansenCommunity Relations [email protected]
Amanda SengerMemory Program Coord.
[email protected] Navaro
Human Resource [email protected]
Ray RosalesBuilding Engineer
[email protected] KuntzChef Manager
[email protected] Ashworth
Activity Program [email protected]
Bradlee FoerschnerExecutive DirectorHere’s to a new year and new
friendships at Belmont VillageThousand Oaks! You may noticesome new faces in thecommunity. We have many newresidents who have joined ustoward the end of 2016. OurResident Council has beenworking hard to put together anew and revitalized WelcomeCommittee. The WelcomeCommittee will be spearheadedby Donnie Hansen, our SalesAssistant. She will be meetingtwice per month with members ofthe committee and discussingfuture residents that are movinginto Belmont Village ThousandOaks. At this meeting Donnie willbe looking for volunteers to helpgreet our new residents and helpthem acclimate to ourcommunity. Examples of thiswould be offering to sit with themfor a meal or two, meeting themat their apartment and walkingwith them to an activity that theywould enjoy, or perhaps justhaving a cup of coffee in thebistro. You may recall being a bitoverwhelmed when you first cameto the community. Whether youcame from your home or fromanother care setting, theadjustment to a new place can bea lot to handle all at once. The
goal of the Welcome Committee isto help new residents feel at homeas quickly as possible! What betterway to do that than to have ourcurrent residents help newcomersadjust? Do you have a desire tovolunteer your time in a way thatwill better our community? Doyou simply just enjoy meetingnew people and developing newfriendships? If so, then thiscommittee is for you! If you areinterested in being on theWelcome Committee, please seeeither Neil Fleming our ResidentCouncil President or DonnieHansen our Sales Assistant.
Resident Birthdays!Jan. 3 Muriel M.Jan. 4 Barbara M.Jan. 4 Bill S.Jan. 7 Carmelina V.Jan. 9 Sally K.Jan. 13 Betty S.Jan. 14 Melvin K.Jan. 14 Will P.Jan. 15 Clara S.Jan. 20 Barbara H.Jan. 21 Donna F.Jan. 26 Jeanette N.Jan. 28 Anthony D.Jan. 29 Jim C.Jan. 30 Clare B.Jan. 31 Mary K.
Staff Birthdays!Jan. 1 Rodel C.Jan. 3 Martha T.Jan. 4 Jaimi V.Jan. 6 Melchor D.Jan. 9 Susan C.Jan. 12 Edna C.Jan. 15 Elias K.Jan. 16 Vilma M.Jan. 18 Sandra G.Jan. 23 Vincent S.Jan. 23 Ray R.Jan. 25 Leo M.Jan. 27 Kerri L.
Birthday LunchJanuary 27th
Residents with a birthdaythis month and guests areinvited to this special lunch at11:30a.m. For moreinformation and to RSVPplease contact reception!
Culture ExplorationJanuary begins our new culture
exploration club. Every few weekswe will focus on a differentcountry and each week focusingon a different aspect of the culturesuch as food, language, andhistory. January will be focusingin on Mexico! The group will meetThursdays at 1:30 pm. Check thedaily sheet for location. The clubwill also be eating out at aMexican restaurant January 11th!
Love on a LeashLove on a Leash will begin this
month! The dogs will be visitingevery other Thursday after HappyHour at 3:30pm. They will spendtime in the Great Room and inboth neighborhoods.
Lecture: Cole Porter’sLife & Music
Join us on Thursday, January19th, at 10:30 in the Town Hallfor a lecture by Troy Whitakerregarding American composerCole Porter. Porter was drawn toBroadway musical theatre. Unlikemany composers, he wrote lyricsto go along with his songs. Thislecture will discuss Porter’s lifehistory, his music and we will belistening to several of hiscompositions as well.
New Year’s Resolutions!It’s time to kick off 2017 with
some new year’s resolutions! Joinus on Tuesday, January 3rd, in theBistro at 2 pm! This is the perfecttime of the year to reflect on boththe positives and negatives of thepast year and move forward intothe new year. We will practiceself-reflection and talk aboutpersonal growth.
Congratulations Cheryl!
Employee of the MonthCheryl Bidlingmaier is January’s Employee of
the Month! Cheryl is a server in the diningroom and has been serving tables for moreyears than she can remember and really enjoysit. Cheryl is originally from Michigan and is abig Detroit Lions fan! She moved to Californiaa year ago for her husband’s job. She lovesdoing anything outdoors from boating,camping, horseback riding, gardening andespecially visiting the beach! Cheryl loves herBelmont family and hopes to be here for manyyears to come!
Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident
Care Services
Thyroid DiseaseJanuary is National Thyroid
awareness month. “The thyroid isa small but powerful gland inyour neck. It produces hormonesthat control your metabolism, orthe way your body uses energy. Italso influences your heart rate,body temperature, bones,digestion and reproductivesystem. When the thyroidhormones get out of balance, itcan have profound effect on yourhealth.” (*1) If undetected itcould cause, high cholesterol,heart disease and infertility.
There are three types of thyroidconditions 1) Hypothyroidism, anunderactive thyroid, doesn’t makeenough thyroid hormone. Somesymptoms are fatigue, weightgain, low tolerance of cold, dry
skin, forgetfulness. 2)Hyperthyroidism, an overactivethyroid, makes too much thyroidhormone. Some symptoms arenervousness, sweating, tremblinghands, irregular heartbeats,insomnia, muscle weakness. 3)Thyroid nodules, often cause nosymptoms, but may cause lumpsin the neck. From thesenodules/lumps one mayexperience pain, swollen lymphnodes under the jaw, hoarseness,trouble swallowing. Fewer thanone in 10 nodules are cancerous,but any nodule should be checkedby your physician.
“If you have any symptoms of athyroid disorder, see your doctor.Thyroid disorders can be treatedsuccessfully, usually withmedication or surgery.” (*2)Please stop by your WellnessCenter to discuss with the nursesstaff if you need any assistancewith setting up an appointmentwith your doctor.
(*1,*2) United Healthcare
Test driving a car at the PetersonAuto Museum
Dementia SupportGroup
On January 10th & 24th at7 p.m. This free support group ispresented by the Alzheimer’sAssociation and Coast CaregiverResource Center. It is open tocaregivers, families, and friendsof loved ones with variousdementias caused byAlzheimer’s, Lewy Body,Parkinson’s, vascular, stroke,brain injury, or cancer. Comediscuss issues and concerns thatmay be affecting you or yourloved ones.
Light refreshments are served.Meetings take place in TownHall on the 2nd floor. To RSVP,or for more info, contactfacilitator Carolyn Kopp, MS,CCRC Family Consultant, at(805) 492-0601.
Mary is all smiles on the outing!
January 2017TH Town Hall SA 3rd Floor South Meeting AreaB Bistro Outing
CE Center for Life Enhancement Mind Body AwarenessJK Josephine's Kitchen Love on a LeashGR Great Room
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
HAPPY
NewYear!
New Year's Day 18:30 Catholic Church Bus9:00 Ascension Lutheran Church Bus9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Origin of Phrases w/ Claire1:45 TH Music and Yoga with Linda3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary
29:00 TH Holy Communion9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 B Coffee & Conversation2:00 TH Book Club4:00 B Knitting Circle7:00 GR Trivia7:30 TH Movie
39:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Activity Chat11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano2:00 B New Year’s Resolutions3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Wackie Wordies7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday
National Trivia Day 48:30 Breakfast at IHOP and
Chumash Casino Outing9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 GR The NFL with Ed11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie
4:00 B Play Rummikub7:00 GR Sing-a-long with Rick7:30 TH Movie
59:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:30 GR Brad on Piano1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Jimmy
Brewster3:30 B Social Hour7:00 TH Bingo with Jose7:30 B Movie
69:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 GR Horseracing w/ Jose2:00 TH Shabbat2:00 B Poker7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie
79:30 TH Sit & Be Fit9:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy
10:30 GR Cranium Crunches3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Jo7:00 GR Wheel of Fortune7:00 GR Finish The Line7:30 TH Movie
88:30 Catholic Church Bus9:00 Ascension Lutheran Church Bus9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Origin of Phrases w/ Claire1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with
Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary
99:00 TH Holy Communion9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Music with Irby10:00 B Coffee & Conversation2:00 TH Book Club4:00 B Knitting Circle7:00 GR Trivia7:30 TH Movie
109:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 TH Dementia Support Group7:00 GR Wackie Wordies
119:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 GR The NFL with Ed10:30 Mexican Restaurant11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie
1:30 GR Activity with Nicole4:00 B Play Rummikub7:00 GR Sing-a-long with Rick7:30 TH Movie
129:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 TH Bible Study1:30 B *New* Culture Exploration2:30 JK Happy Hour with Mara Joyce3:30 GR Love on a Leash3:30 B Social Hour7:00 TH Bingo with Jose7:30 B Movie
139:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 GR Horseracing w/ Jose1:30 TH Watercolors2:00 B Poker2:00 TH Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie
149:30 Target Center with Tammy9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Cranium Crunches3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Jo7:00 GR Finish The Line7:30 TH Movie
158:30 Catholic Church Bus9:00 Ascension Lutheran Church Bus9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Origin of Phrases w/ Claire1:45 TH Music and Yoga with Linda3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 169:00 TH Holy Communion9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 B Coffee & Conversation2:00 TH Book Club2:30 SA Hearing Clinic with Ron4:00 B Knitting Circle7:00 GR Trivia7:30 TH Movie
179:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Brain Games11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano2:30 B Chef Chat2:30 JK Music Therapy w/ Paula!3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Wackie Wordies7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday
Matinee Movie Outing 189:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 GR The NFL with Ed10:30 B Glass Art Class:
Sun-Catcher11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:30 GR Activity with Nicole4:00 B Play Rummikub7:00 GR Sing-a-long with Rick7:30 TH Movie
199:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 TH Cole Porter’s Life & Music Lecturewith Troy Whitaker
11:30 GR Brad on Piano1:00 SA Bible Study1:30 TH *New* Culture Exploration2:30 JK Happy Hour with Bill Carter3:30 B Social Hour7:00 TH Bingo with Jose7:30 B Movie
209:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Beading with Laura11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 GR Horseracing w/ Jose2:00 TH Shabbat2:00 B Poker7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie
219:30 TH Sit & Be Fit9:30 Oaks Mall with Tammy
10:30 GR Cranium Crunches3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Jo7:00 GR Finish The Line7:30 TH Movie
228:30 Catholic Church Bus9:00 Ascension Lutheran Church Bus9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Origin of Phrases w/ Claire1:45 TH Funtastic Fitness with
Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary
239:00 TH Holy Communion9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 B Coffee & Conversation10:15 TH Music with Irby2:00 TH Book Club4:00 B Knitting Circle7:00 GR Trivia7:30 TH Movie
249:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Wackie Wordies7:00 TH Dementia Support Group
259:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 Disneyland Outing!10:00 GR The NFL with Ed11:00 JK Two Truths and a Lie1:00 TH Drum Circle1:30 GR Activity with Nicole4:00 B Play Rummikub7:00 GR Sing-a-long with Rick7:30 TH Movie
269:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Jeopardy1:00 TH Bible Study1:30 B *New* Culture Exploration2:30 JK Happy Hour with Sylvia Mora3:30 GR Love on a Leash3:30 B Social Hour7:00 TH Bingo with Jose7:30 B Movie
Birthday Luncheon 279:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
11:00 CE Balance Class11:30 JK Birthday Luncheon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 GR Horseracing w/ Jose2:00 TH Shabbat2:00 B Poker7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie
289:30 Walmart with Tammy9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Cranium Crunches3:00 B Men’s Social3:30 TH Bingo with Jo7:00 GR Finish The Line7:30 TH Movie
298:30 Catholic Church Bus9:00 Ascension Lutheran Church
Bus9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 GR Origin of Phrases w/ Claire3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary
309:00 TH Holy Communion9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 B Coffee & Conversation2:00 TH Book Club4:00 B Knitting Circle7:00 GR Trivia7:30 TH Movie
319:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 CE Balance Class12:00 GR Rick on Piano2:00 GR Giant Crossword Puzzle3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Wackie Wordies
Please note that the activityschedule is subject to changebased on the Daily Sheetposted each day around thebuilding.
It’s time to kick off 2017! Join us onTuesday, January 3rd, in the Bistroto set your new year’s resolutions!This is the perfect time of the year toreflect on the past year and reflecton ourselves. It is the perfect time ofthe year for some self-reflection andpersonal growth goals.
MovieWatch
Movie ClubThis month’s movie club will
be watching two films that arepossible Oscar contenders.Following the films MerleGoldberg will then give apresentation and insight into themovie industry. The films willbe shown in the Town Hall at1 pm.
• January 10th: Sully (2016)• January 24: Florence Foster
Jenkins (2016)
Chris and Bill enjoying the snack!
Phyllis taste tests her first bite ofcake!
January OutingsHappy New Year! Join us on some outings this month. We will be
spending time at Chumash, seeing a movie, and finishing the month atDisneyland! Bring your Mickey Mouse ears!
January 4: Breakfast at IHOP & Chumash Casino (bus leaves at 8:30)January 7: Camarillo Outlets w/ Tammy (bus leaves at 9:30)January 10: Mexican Restaurant (bus leaves at 10:30)January 14: Target Center w/ Tammy (bus leaves at 9:30)January 18: Afternoon Movie Outing (time TBD)January 21: Oaks Mall w/ Tammy (bus leaves at 9:30)January 25: Disneyland Outing (bus leaves at 10:00)January 28: Walmart w/ Tammy (bus leaves at 9:30)
Microwave Cooking!Chocolate Cake
Residents celebrated NationalMicrowave Day on December 6th.Gathering in the Bistro, everyonetested out their microwavecooking skills. They enjoyed aclass where they learned thehistory of the microwave, andhow they work. Attendees thenput the microwave to the test bymeasuring out the ingredients andcreating a chocolate cake in amug! Try out our perfected recipeat home! Stay tuned for futurecooking classes! Let Megan knowif you have any requests!
Claire and Phyllis mixing the egg intothe dry ingredients.
Chocolate MicrowaveMug Cake
Ingredients:• 3 tbsp. flour• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder• 3 tbsp. sugar• 1/4 tsp. baking powder• 2 tbsp. milk• 1 egg• 2 tbsp. oil• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extractInstructionsMix all the dry ingredients in
a microwave safe mug. Add inand mix the wet ingredients.Microwave for 90 seconds. Letcake cool and enjoy!
Waiting for the cake.
FriendsNeighborhood
Circle of
&
Circle of FriendsThe Circle of Friends is starting
this year with a BANG! They willbe participating in a new WholeBrain Fitness model ofprogramming aimed at enhancingtheir cognitive growth and overallwellbeing.
We will start with incorporatinga new activity that will continuethroughout the year: “CulturalExploration Club.” In this club wewill study a different culture eachmonth. We will learn about theircuisine, climate, language andhistory. Outings and discussionswill be focused on personalexperiences with the culture of themonth. Our first country isMexico and the COF is lookingforward to it!
Happy New Year from theCircle of Friends; we wisheveryone a year of good healthand happiness!
Pat & Lorna enjoying a lunch outwith the Circle of Friends
Neighborhood NewsHappy New Year! The
Neighborhoods can’t wait toembark on new adventures in2017. Our focus this year is tocontinue to partake inperson-centered programmingthat aims to meet the needs ofeach one of our unique residents.
As we enter the New Year ourresolution in the Neighborhoodsis to have fun, stay engaged andstay active. Staying up to date withtherapeutic activities is of utmostimportance which is why it is thisyear’s resolution.
As we continue to gainknowledge about beneficialactivities for individuals withAlzheimer’s or various dementias,we will be sure to incorporatethem into our resident’s dailylives.
Alex & Ann spending some timetogether
Circle of FriendsOutings
• Monday, January 2nd:Outing to the local park(bus leaves at 12:30)
• Monday, January 9th:Moving Outing (time TBD)
• Monday, January 16th:Dessert Outing toCalifornia Pizza Kitchen(bus leaves at 12:00)
• Monday, January 23rd:Lunch Outing to MargaritasMexican Grill (bus leavesat 10:45)
• Monday, January 30th:Japanese Gardens (busleaves at 12:30)
The Village Scene
Ann works on her turkey Jose & Morrey enjoying lunchTwo completed turkey crafts!
Don meets Santa at the Jubilee Claire & Muriel trimming the tree!Jane & her daughter meet Santa
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