500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308
Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove
October 2015
Our Team:
Maureen ChippasExecutive Director(847) 537-5000 [email protected] PaquitDir. of Resident Care Services(847) 537-5000 [email protected] LopezBuilding Engineer(847) 537-5000 x105Michael SahadeChef Manager(847) 537-5000 x106Lori WalochaActivity Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 [email protected] BlanchardMemory Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 [email protected] SteinbergHuman Resources Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x103Debra LapinSusan KocandaCommunity Relations(847) 537-5000 [email protected](847) 537-5000 [email protected]
Autumn is here! Delicioustreats, such as taffy apples andeverything pumpkin spiced, are allaround us!
What a perfect time tointroduce our new Chef Manager,Michael Sahade. Michael was theChef Manager at a largeindependent living facility for fouryears. His goal here at Belmont isto provide a delicious experiencein our dining room.
Michael was born inRutherford, New Jersey, but grewup in Seattle Washington. He hasone sister who is two yearsyounger than him. Her name isDaniela; she is a project managerfor a commercial real estatecompany, and currently lives inNew York City.
Michael experienced the desireto cook and create great foodwhen he was very young, abouteight years old. His grandmotherwas born in Rome, Italy, and shewas one of his first teachers.Michael’s father’s family is fromArgentina although the onlyArgentinean dish that he makes isempanadas.
Michael really enjoys workingwith fresh seafood. Because hegrew up in Seattle there werealways fresh crabs, mussels,salmon, razor clams and halibut.Mmmm ... all that great seafood,pretty much in his backyard.
Michael then traveled clear
across the country to ProvidenceRhode Island. He attendedJohnson and Wales University, anexcellent culinary school. He methis wife Kimberly there; she alsohas a culinary degree. Currently,she is a General Manager forMacy’s in Water Tower Place onMichigan Avenue. (However, shenow has another job, a newmom!)
Michael‘s hobbies includegolfing, fishing, and travelling. Heis also a football fan. Theimportant question, what footballteam does he root for? Michael isloyal to the Seattle Seahawks butcan’t help but be a Bears Fanas well.
However, Michael’s newest andfavorite hobby is his first child, ason named William. William wasborn on July 29, 2015. Michaeland Kimberly have an excitingyear ahead; we welcome all threeof them to the Belmont Villagefamily.
Maureen
Michael and Maureen
Polynesian Luau!Our residents enjoyed the
Polynesian dancers at our summerluau. We sipped Piña Coladas andenjoyed tropical appetizers. Thedancers performed severaltraditional dances from thedifferent Polynesian Islands. Someof our very own residents, staff,and family members sang andshowed off their tropical dancemoves by learning various huladances!
Will, David (Martha’s son), Jerry andMike (Beverly’s husband) can really
move!
Jimmy and Steve could really hula!
Martin looking “savage”!
This table followed the moves well!
Alice enjoyed dancing along!
Nina and Babe sang along!
“Don Ho” sang to Rose!
Oct. HappeningsLunch Bunch
10/2 Tongs Hunan10/9 T.G.I. Friday’s10/16 Baker’s Square10/23 Olive Garden
Special Events10/01 Musical Revue Show10/06 Welcome Lunch
For New Residents10/8 “Grandparents Shower”10/13 Oktoberfest Day Fun!10/14 Didier Farm Tour
And Lunch Outing10/21 Belmont Culinarian
Featuring Al’s Recipe10/21 Memorial Service10/22 Wii Tournament10/24 G.S. Performance10/26 Movie Day!10/27 Food For Thought10/27 Zumba Gold Class10/28 Resident Council10/28 MBA Meeting10/29 Terri Lynch Presents:
“Hysteria in Salem”10/30 Halloween Party
And Costume Parade!
Entertainment10/4 John Boda10/7 “Flashback”
Barbershop Quartet10/11 Nikko Naidenov10/14 Chris Colletti10/18 Floyd Andrews As
“Liberace”10/21 Don Reitsma10/25 Gina Nunez10/28 Alex Talbott
October BirthdaysResident Birthdays
10/5 Lenore T.10/6 Carmen F.10/7 Ellie R.10/8 Don S.10/16 Joyce R. (308)10/18 Gladys B.10/18 Mala J.10/23 Martin S.10/26 Noreen M.10/31 Gloria R.
Staff Birthdays10/2 Claudia C.10/5 Marley L.10/6 Mary N.10/6 Razel H.10/16 Fred A.10/18 Ilona K.10/20 Alma C.10/20 Estevan O.10/22 Renee S.10/22 Ana G.10/22 Jennifer B.10/23 Stephen K.10/24 Beata B.10/25 Dominador B.10/25 Adriana T.10/29 Daisy M.
Staff Anniversaries8 YEARS Francis W.5 YEARS Ginka A.
Circle of FriendsIn the Circle of Friends we have
been working to incorporate andbuild in evening programmingand activities after dinner. Thishas been very well received for thecouple weeks we haveimplemented it. We are followinga particular program schedulewherein we focus on specificactivities each night of the week.Monday and Thursday are musicappreciation, Tuesday is exercise,Wednesday is brain games, andFriday is game night.
Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood hosted its
annual summer BBQ in Augustwith traditional BBQ food andtraveling entertainment. Althoughthe weather was extremely hot, wehad such a wonderful turnout offamily and friends, and we madethe best of it with the umbrellasfor shade and ice cream fordessert. Here are just a couplephotos of residents with theirguests: Sharon and her family,along with Louise and her family.
Renee Schmidtlein
September Employee of the MonthRenee brings lots of joy to our residents. She
has a lot of common sense and conducts herselfwith the happiness and safety of our residentsin mind. Renee recently performed theHeimlich maneuver on a resident who was indistress! She comforts new residents moving in,reassures residents who may be having a badday, and has a sympathetic ear to families.Additionally, Renee addresses items that impactresident satisfaction and safety; anything fromfoods that are hard to swallow to fixing aresident’s pair of glasses, just to be helpful!
October 2015Assisted LIVING
of buffalo grove
TH Town Hall SP Side ParlorFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents
JK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Club ActivityO Outing
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayLook What’s New in October:
* Musical Revue - LadiesMusical Group: “Celebrate today”!* “Grandparents “BabyShower” to Celebrate OurWonderful Volunteers: Linda &Mike!*Zumba Gold Dance Class WithRosemary!
Oktoberfest Celebration:On Tuesday, Oct. 13!
* Gilhooley’s Entertainment* Make Your Own Pretzels!
* Oktoberfest Dinnerin Josephine’s Kitchen
Halloween Fun!* Didier Farm & Lunch Outing
*Halloween 2-Part Craft:Frankenstein Candy Jar
*Pumpkin Decorating*Terry Lynch Presents: “Hysteria in
Salem”*Halloween Party & Costume
Parade Followed ByOur Entertainer: John Boda!
110:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Bunco Game1:30 FP Musical Revue2:30 TH Bingo3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
210:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Tong’s
Hunan1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
310:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Rummikub Game
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
49:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With John
Boda6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
510:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
69:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp11:30 TH Welcome Lunch For New
Residents1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Family Feud3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
79:30 O Walgreens
10:00 JK Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With
“Flashback” BarbershopQuartet
3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
810:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Dancercize
1:30 JK Bingo2:30 TH You’re Invited To A
“Grandparents” BabyShower!
3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
910:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At
TGIFridays1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
1010:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games
119:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With
Nikko Naidenov6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
Columbus Day 1210:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Bunco Game3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
Oktoberfest Celebration! 139:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:45 FP Oktoberfest Entertainment
With The Gilhooleys1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Make Homemade Pretzels3:30 FP Trivia4:30 JK Oktoberfest Dinner6:00 FP Games With Jen
149:30 O Jewel
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Didier Pumpkin Farm &
Lunch Outing2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Chris
Colletti3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
159:15 TH Gospel Songs & Jojo the Therapy
Dog10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft: Make frames for the Belmont
Poem The The Residents Wrote1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Belmont Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
1610:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Baker’s
Square1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
1710:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Uno Cards10:30 O Scenic Drive
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
189:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With
Floyd Andrews as“Liberace”
6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
1910:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Craft: Frankenstein Candy
Jar: Part One3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
209:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft: Frankenstein Candy
Jar: Part Two1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Pumpkin Decorating3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
219:30 O Walgreens
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance1:30 “Belmont Culinarian” featuring Al2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Don
Reitsma3:30 FP Crosswords3:45 TH Memorial Service6:00 FP Trivia
2210:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Wii Tournament - Residents With
Birthdays In Feb., March, April, May,August, Sept., & Oct.
1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Wii Tournament - Residents With
Birthdays In Jan., June, July, Nov.,& Dec.
3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
2310:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Olive
Garden1:30 SP Shabbat2:30 JK Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
2410:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Girl Scout “Silver
Performance”6:00 FP Board Games
259:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Gina
Nunez6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
2610:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie Day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
279:30 TH Food For Thought9:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Zumba Gold
1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
289:30 O Jewel
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Resident Council1:30 TH MBA Meeting - Wear Your
Lanyards!2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Alex
Talbott3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
2910:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Terri Lynch Presents:
“Hysteria in Salem”1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Belmont Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
3010:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At
1:30 L Shabbat2:00 JK Halloween Party And
Costume Contest Parade2:45 JK John Boda6:00 FP Games With Nancy
3110:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Toss Up Dice Game
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
October 2015Assisted LIVING
of buffalo grove
TH Town Hall SP Side ParlorFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents
JK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Club ActivityO Outing
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayLook What’s New in October:
* Musical Revue - LadiesMusical Group: “Celebrate today”!* “Grandparents “BabyShower” to Celebrate OurWonderful Volunteers: Linda &Mike!*Zumba Gold Dance Class WithRosemary!
Oktoberfest Celebration:On Tuesday, Oct. 13!
* Gilhooley’s Entertainment* Make Your Own Pretzels!
* Oktoberfest Dinnerin Josephine’s Kitchen
Halloween Fun!* Didier Farm & Lunch Outing
*Halloween 2-Part Craft:Frankenstein Candy Jar
*Pumpkin Decorating*Terry Lynch Presents: “Hysteria in
Salem”*Halloween Party & Costume
Parade Followed ByOur Entertainer: John Boda!
110:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Bunco Game1:30 FP Musical Revue2:30 TH Bingo3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
210:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Tong’s
Hunan1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
310:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Rummikub Game
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
49:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With John
Boda6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
510:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
69:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp11:30 TH Welcome Lunch For New
Residents1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Family Feud3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
79:30 O Walgreens
10:00 JK Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With
“Flashback” BarbershopQuartet
3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
810:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Dancercize
1:30 JK Bingo2:30 TH You’re Invited To A
“Grandparents” BabyShower!
3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
910:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At
TGIFridays1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
1010:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games
119:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With
Nikko Naidenov6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
Columbus Day 1210:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Bunco Game3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
Oktoberfest Celebration! 139:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:45 FP Oktoberfest Entertainment
With The Gilhooleys1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Make Homemade Pretzels3:30 FP Trivia4:30 JK Oktoberfest Dinner6:00 FP Games With Jen
149:30 O Jewel
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Didier Pumpkin Farm &
Lunch Outing2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Chris
Colletti3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
159:15 TH Gospel Songs & Jojo the Therapy
Dog10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft: Make frames for the Belmont
Poem The The Residents Wrote1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Belmont Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
1610:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Baker’s
Square1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
1710:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Uno Cards10:30 O Scenic Drive
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
189:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With
Floyd Andrews as“Liberace”
6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
1910:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Craft: Frankenstein Candy
Jar: Part One3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
209:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Craft: Frankenstein Candy
Jar: Part Two1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Pumpkin Decorating3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
219:30 O Walgreens
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance1:30 “Belmont Culinarian” featuring Al2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Don
Reitsma3:30 FP Crosswords3:45 TH Memorial Service6:00 FP Trivia
2210:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Wii Tournament - Residents With
Birthdays In Feb., March, April, May,August, Sept., & Oct.
1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Wii Tournament - Residents With
Birthdays In Jan., June, July, Nov.,& Dec.
3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
2310:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Olive
Garden1:30 SP Shabbat2:30 JK Pokeno6:00 FP Games With Nancy
2410:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Girl Scout “Silver
Performance”6:00 FP Board Games
259:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Gina
Nunez6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
2610:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie Day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
279:30 TH Food For Thought9:30 L Communion
10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Zumba Gold
1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen
289:30 O Jewel
10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Resident Council1:30 TH MBA Meeting - Wear Your
Lanyards!2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Alex
Talbott3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia
2910:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Terri Lynch Presents:
“Hysteria in Salem”1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Belmont Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth
3010:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At
1:30 L Shabbat2:00 JK Halloween Party And
Costume Contest Parade2:45 JK John Boda6:00 FP Games With Nancy
3110:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Toss Up Dice Game
2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games
Lucky Dogs!Lucky, that’s what the dogs are
at the Orphans of the StormAnimal Shelter thanks to ourresidents. They worked hard tomake 109 homemade dogbiscuits!
Violet measuring the ingredients!
Elaine S. whipping the eggs!
Joan & Natalie measuring & stirring inthe ingredients!
After the dog biscuits werebaked, several residents drove overto the Orphans of the StormAnimal Shelter. We had anopportunity to feed our treats tothe dogs. The dogs loved them!The shelter also appreciated thenewspapers that we collected lastmonth. Thanks for yourdonations!
Ellie, Joyce, Emma, and Isabellegiggled as they posed “nibbling” the
homemade dog treats!
MBA Outing!Several of our residents
enjoyed a beautiful day at theChicago Botanical Gardens. Wetook a narrated tram tour thatcircled around the gardens. Inaddition, we strolled past a fewextra gardens, including aglimpse of the “Corpse Flower”(alias “Stinky Flower”) that wasgetting ready to bloom.Unfortunately, it did not bloomthat day; however, fortunately itdid not, because we later heardthe “stinky” odor happens whenthe flower blooms!
Our group on the tram tour!
Our group out in the gardens!
Ellie R. and Emma were glad the“Corpse Flower” didn’t smell yet!
Resident CommitteesPresident: Bart Tasca
Vice-President: Irv Reiner
The Resident Councilmeetings are held on the lastTuesday of the month at10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall.The Resident Council officersencourage everyone to attend. Ifyou would like to speak withone of the above members,please ask for their numbers atthe concierge desk. The nextmeeting will be Oct. 28.
TransportationSchedule
Sunday: 9 a.m.Church
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Neighborhood Outing
Monday: 11 a.m.Circle of Friends Outing
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.Jewel or Walgreens
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments
Friday: 11 a.m.Assisted Living Outing
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.Scenic Drive
Chefs: Gloria, Mario, andEllie F.
Our “Belmont Culinarians!”Both Gloria and Ellie F. submitted their
recipes for Chop Suey so we decided to have aChop Suey cook-off. The ladies, dressed in theirchef hats and aprons, kept watch and supervisedMario’s preparations and measurements as theirrecipes were being cooked. The recipes werevaried with different meats and vegetables.Gloria said, “My recipe is from a can of beansprouts 60 years ago!” After tasting both dishes,it was unanimous that both recipes weredelicious and the cook-off a tie!!!
Celebrating theMBA Members!
We had an MBA pizza lunchaccompanied with our meeting.27 members made their MBAgoals for July and August andreceived incentive pins for theirlanyards! All winners’ names wereput in a raffle to win prizes.Everyone enjoyed the pizza,cookies, and each others companyfor lunch.
These MBA members were proud toreach their goals and happy to
enjoy pizza together!
More proud MBA members enjoyinga pizza lunch together!
Joan was all smiles watching Alwearing his raffle prize “monkey”
around his neck; Violet won abracelet and and Ruth won a scarf!
Belmont Village Scene
Richard and Joyce enjoyed makingtheir fall wreaths for their doors!
Look how beautiful Violet, Elaine andRose’s wreaths turned out!
Ellie R. and Emma decided to adorntheir artwork!
Natalie and Barney created somereally nice ribbon/button cards! Estelle and Lee worked hard on their
cards!Violet, Lilli, and Elaine S. enjoyed an
afternoon of Bocce Ball!
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