Our Team: Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove. February 2015

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Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove 500 McHenry Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Phone 847-537-5000 Fax 847-537-5308 February 2015 Our Team: Maureen Chippas Executive Director (847) 537-5000 x102

com Felix Lopez Building Engineer (847) 537-5000 x105 Florencio DeLaRosa Chef Manager (847) 537-5000 x106 Lori Walocha Activity Program Coordinator (847) 537-5000 x104 lwalocha@belmontvillage.

1 Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove 500 McHenry Road Buffalo Grove, IL Phone Fax February 2015 Our Team: Maureen Chippas Executive Director (847) x102 Maria Paquit Dir. of Resident Care Services (847) x109 Felix Lopez Building Engineer (847) x105 Florencio DeLaRosa Chef Manager (847) x106 Lori Walocha Activity Program Coordinator (847) x104 Christine Blanchard Memory Program Coordinator (847) x112 Rosemary Steinberg Human Resources Coordinator (847) x103 Debra Lapin Susan Kocanda Community Relations (847) x108 (847) x107 Dear Friends, We associate February with acknowledgements of love, and none more precious than the love of family. I am featuring a mother and son dynamic duo: the Faust Family, aka The Faust Family Singers. Gina Faust was born in San Pedro, California. She attended and graduated from Humber College in Ontario, Canada, with a certification in Group Exercise Leadership. She has a national certification through the AFFA and ACE in fitness and group training. She has been married to John for 34 years. Gina has a daughter, who married this past summer, and a son, Jim, pictured here with her. Gina has worked as a rehab tech, but works as an Activity Assistant in the Neighborhood and Circle of Friends, as well as a concierge here at Belmont Village. Gina plays piano and loves to dance. She loves our seniors and appreciates being part of their lives. Gina recognizes that it can be a scary step when moving to a new home, Belmont Village. She is happy to be part of their journey as they meet new friends and try new activities. Jim, who was our employee of the month for January, is 24 years old. If you have not actually met him, you may have heard him singing with our residents in the hallways on their way to meals or activities. When Jim was a baby, he would hum the jingles that would come on commercials. He has sung in choirs and performed in musicals. He is on the board of directors of Up and Coming Theatre. Last fall he directed Jesus Christ Superstar a huge commitment but a labor of love. Jim s favorite musicals include Next to Norma, Les Miserables, and Miss Saigon. Previously Jim had worked at another senior community as a server. He developed a philosophy when caring for seniors: always demonstrate patience, humility and kindness. Jim is tall so when engaging our residents in conversation, he can be seen kneeling and making eye contact so our residents are comfortable. (Front cover story is continued on page 6.)

They went after dinner one evening, sang carols on the van, and had a wonderful time. We continue to offer two standing outings per week for the Circle of Friends groups.

2 February Birthdays Resident Birthdays 2/5 Darlene C. 2/7 Chuck B. 2/11 Chester P. 2/13 Barbara S. 2/14 Alice G. 2/21 Shirley G. 2/21 Barney Y. 2/26 Evy G. Circle of Friends This group of ladies from the Circle of Friends greatly enjoyed going out during the holiday season to see the holiday lights and decorations on Cuneo Drive. They went after dinner one evening, sang carols on the van, and had a wonderful time. We continue to offer two standing outings per week for the Circle of Friends groups. These include a lunch bunch outing on Mondays and a scenic drive opportunity on Saturday mornings. Neighborhood News The Neighborhood recently held its annual holiday party, during which we offered a lunch buffet meal and holiday entertainment. We had a number of families and friends come by to help make this event a success. Here, you see two of our residents, Minnie and Gene, with their families. Staff Birthdays 2/3 Syed A. 2/3 Jennifer M. 2/4 Antonio P. 2/6 Yosselin A. 2/9 Pam O. 2/11 Barbara W. 2/11 Chewy X. 2/22 Lori W. Staff Anniversaries 11 YEARS Ola A. 8 YEARS Maria P. 7 YEARS Luis D. 2 YEARS Ivan C. 2 YEARS Eileen V. 2 YEARS Elma R. 2 YEARS Erwin V. 1 YEAR Mary N. 1 YEAR Ebelin S. Jimmy Faust January Employee of the Month Jimmy Faust is our January Employee of the Month! He is a Driver and Concierge as well as an Activity Assistant here at Belmont Village. He is recognized for his tender love and care he shares with the residents. Jimmy was nominated by another co-worker in another department who observed him making residents happy, singing to them, and engaging them in upbeat conversation. The residents faces light up when he is around! A BIG congratulations to Jimmy!

Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense the movie heart attacks, where no one doubts what s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

CHEST DISCOMFORT Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back.

3 Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense the movie heart attacks, where no one doubts what s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren t sure what s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening. CHEST DISCOMFORT Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY - Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. SHORTNESS OF BREATH - with or without chest discomfort. OTHER SIGNS - May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. As with men, women s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/ vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you re not sure it s a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter. At BELMONT VILLAGE, call the nurse immediately at any time. Fast action saves lives maybe your own. Two New Readers! Every month several residents read to kindergartners at Willow Grove School. It is a win-win situation! The children are adorable, well-behaved, and attentive to grandparent readers. Isabelle did a great job! Natalie engaged her students! Elvis Was in the House! Babe & Jane were serenaded by Elvis! Feb. Happenings Lunch Bunch 2/6 Tsukasa 2/13 Ditka s 2/20 Vince s 2/27 Order In Lou Malnati s Special Events 2/1 Men s Club: Super Bowl Football Game 2/3 MBA Meeting for Jan. 2/5 Ceci Wiselogel With: Grandma Moses 2/10 Wii Bowling Tournament 2/11 Red Hats Ladies: Decorate Party Cookies 2/13 Valentine Bingo Party! 2/16 Doug Dvorak Slideshow: Croatia & Slovenia 2/17 Mardi Gras Fun! 2/19 Chinese Tea Ceremony 2/23 Movie Outing 2/24 Food For Thought 2/24 Resident Council 2/24 Judging St Mary s Student Artwork 2/25 MBA Meeting For Feb. 2/25 Paxxon Talk 2/26 Terry Lynch: Early Movers & Shakers Entertainment 2/1 Sam Magdal 2/4 Rob Cunningham 2/8 Bob Kalal 2/11 Don Reitsma 2/15 Gino & Jan 2/18 Alex Talbott 2/22 Sandi Haynes 2/25 Kym Frankovelgia

4 Weekly Events Communion Tues. at 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass 4th Tues. of the Month Shabbat Fri. at 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi Mon. or Tues. at 2 p.m. Walking Balance First and third Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Exercise Mon. Sat. at 10 a.m. Computer Fun Mon. Fri. By Appointment Bingo Tues. & Thurs. at 1:30 p.m.; Sat. at 2 p.m. Pokeno Fri. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday 9:00 Church Transportation *9:30 Communion 10:00 News & Views (FP) 2:00 Entertainment (FP) With Sam Magdal 5:30 Men s Club (TH) SUPER BOWL FOOTBALL GAME 9:00 Church Transportation *9:30 Communion 10:00 News & Views (FP) 2:00 Entertainment (FP) With Bob Kalal 9:00 Church Transportation *9:30 Communion 10:00 News & Views (FP) 2:00 Entertainment (FP) With Gino & Jan 9:00 Church Transportation *9:30 Communion 10:00 News & Views (FP) 2:00 Entertainment (FP) With Sandi Haynes Groundhog Day! 2 10:30 Think Tank (TH) 2:00 Blackjack/Poker (FP) 3:15 Laughter (FP) Is the BEST Medicine 10:30 Think Tank (TH) 2:00 Tai Chi W/Lori (TH) 3:15 Laughter (FP) Is the BEST Medicine Presidents Day! 16 10:30 Think Tank (TH) 2:00 Doug Dvorak: (TH) With Croatia & Slovenia - The Beauties & The Balkans 3:15 Laughter (FP) Is the BEST Medicine 10:30 Think Tank (TH) 1:30 Movie Outing (O & TH) 3:15 Laughter (FP) Is the BEST Medicine 9 23 *9:30 Communion (L) 10:30 MBA Meeting (TH) Wear Your Lanyards! 2:30 Family Feud Game (TH) 6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP) *9:30 Communion (L) 10:30 Wii Tournament (TH) Even Numbered Rooms 2:30 Wii Tournament (TH) Odd Numbered Rooms 6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP) 3 10 Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday! 17 *9:30 Communion (L) 10:30 Mardi Gras Craft (TH) *2:30 Mardi Gras Fun (FP) With Paczki Treats! 6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP) 9:30 Mass (L) 9:30 Food for Thought (TH) 10:30 Resident Council (TH) 2:30 Judging Artwork (TH) From the Students At St. Mary s School 6:00 Good Old Days (FP) 24

February 2015 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 Jewel (O) 10:00 Exercise (JK) 10:30 Walking Balance (TH) *2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK) With Rob Cunningham 3:30 Crosswords (FP) 6:00 Trivia (FP) 4

5 February 2015 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 Jewel (O) 10:00 Exercise (JK) 10:30 Walking Balance (TH) *2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK) With Rob Cunningham 3:30 Crosswords (FP) 6:00 Trivia (FP) 4 10:30 Valentine Fun! (TH) Roses Are Red... & Who Said That? Game 2:45 Ceci Wiselogel (FP) Grandma Moses 6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP) 5 10:30 Current Events (FP) 11:00 Lunch Bunch (O) at Tsukasa *1:30 Shabbat (L) 2:30 Pokeno (TH) 6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP) 6 10:00 Exercise (FP) 10:30 Scenic Drive (O) *2:00 Bingo (TH) 3:15 Blackjack/Poker Cards (FP) 6:00 Board Games (FP) :30 Walgreens (O) D 10:30 Red Hat Ladies (TH) Decorate Valentine Treats for Valentine Bingo Party! *2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK) With Don Reitsma 3:30 Crosswords (FP) 6:00 Trivia (FP) 10:30 Dancercize (TH) 2:00 Craft (TH) Valentine Topiary 6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP) 12 10:30 Current Events (FP) 11:00 Lunch Bunch (O) at Ditka s *1:30 Shabbat (L) 2:30 Valentine Bingo (JK) Celebration! 6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP) 13 10:00 Exercise (FP) 10:30 Scenic Drive (O) *2:00 Bingo (TH) *3:15 Valentine Treats (FP) and Trivia 6:00 Board Games (FP) Chinese New Year :30 Jewel (O) 10:30 Walking Balance (TH) *2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK) With Alex Talbott 3:30 Crosswords (FP) 6:00 Trivia (FP) 10:30 Craft (TH) Chinese Door Hangers *1:30 Bingo (JK) 2:30 Chinese (TH) Tea Ceremony 3:30 W/C & Walker (L) Clinic 6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP) 10:30 Current Events (FP) 11:00 Lunch Bunch (O) at Vince s *1:30 Shabbat (L) 2:30 Pokeno (TH) 6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP) 10:00 Exercise (FP) 10:30 Scenic Drive (O) *2:00 Bingo (TH) *3:15 Sing-A-Long (FP) 6:00 Board Games (FP) 9:30 Walgreens (O) 10:30 MBA Meeting (TH) Wear Your Lanyards! 1:30 Paxxon Talk (TH) *2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK) With Kym Frankovelgia 3:30 Crosswords (FP) 6:00 Trivia (FP) 25 9:15 Gospel Songs (TH) 10:30 Terry Lynch (TH) Early Movers & Shakers 2:30 Tai Chi With Lori (TH) 6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP) 26 10:30 Current Events (FP) 11:30 Lunch Bunch (TH) Order in From Lou Malnati s *1:30 Shabbat (L) 2:30 Pokeno (TH) 6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP) :00 Exercise (FP) 10:30 Scenic Drive (O) *2:00 Bingo (TH) 3:15 Blackjack/Poker Cards (FP) 6:00 Board Games (FP) Key Legend: All Designated MBA Activities Are Underlined in the Calendar TH = Town Hall 2nd Floor FP = Front Parlor JK = Josephine s Kitchen L = Library - 2nd Floor B = Bistro - 1st Floor LC = Learning Center 2nd Floor *= AL & COF Residents

Resident Committees President: Ben Rubenstein Vice-President: Bart Tasca The Resident Council meeting is held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

24. Transportation Schedule 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.

6 Resident Committees President: Ben Rubenstein Vice-President: Bart Tasca The Resident Council meeting is held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The Resident Council officers encourage everyone to attend. If you would like to speak with one of the above members, please ask for their numbers at the concierge desk. The next meeting will be Feb. 24. Transportation Schedule 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 Arrow Candy Card Cupid February Flowers Friends Groundhog Heart Hug Kiss Love Red Roses Sweet Valentine Front Cover Story Continued Jim works as a concierge, driver and Circle of Friends Activity Assistant! It is heartwarming to watch Jim and his mother, Gina, demonstrate love and respect to our residents no matter what department they are working. Our Faust Family is not only very musically and multi-talented, but they are also extremely fun and energetic! They both approach their work day with the utmost respect for our seniors. Happy February, Maureen Front Parlor Activities Our Concierge team implements a variety of daily afternoon and evening activities in our beautiful Front Parlor area. Our AL residents are invited to join in on Jokes with Jen, Cards with Peggy, Games with Nancy, Crosswords, Trivia, dice games, sing-a-longs and more! Here is a happy group enjoying our Laughter is the BEST Medicine activity being run by Peggy! Coming for a Meal? If you are planning on joining your loved one here at Belmont for lunch or dinner, we ask that you plan your meals at 12:30 or 5:30. Our dining room is less crowded at those times so that we can better serve you. Thank you!

Happy and Healthy 2014! There was a full house for our New Year s Eve Party!

After we learned about some New Year history, answered some New Year trivia, and shared some fun resolution poems

Our group made lots of noise with their noisemakers. We then wished everyone a healthy New Year.

The gold ball drops as the countdown begins! Margie and Joan blew their horns!

Fay, Elaine and Estelle sipped on champagne and made some noise! Chuck and Esther made a toast!

7 Happy and Healthy 2014! There was a full house for our New Year s Eve Party! We enjoyed delicious appetizers, champagne, and even a symbolic piece of chocolate to ring in a sweet year! After we learned about some New Year history, answered some New Year trivia, and shared some fun resolution poems and quotes, the gold Belmont Ball began to drop: "10, 9, 8... Happy New Year! Our group made lots of noise with their noisemakers. We then wished everyone a healthy New Year. We were fortunate to have Alex Talbott entertain us and end the festivities. The gold ball drops as the countdown begins! Margie and Joan blew their horns! Shirley was ALL smiles as she rang in the new year! These ladies had FUN! Fay, Elaine and Estelle sipped on champagne and made some noise! Chuck and Esther made a toast! Camelia s daughter, Marietta (above), and Lilly s daughter, Marilyn (below), joined us for the festivities! Beverly enjoyed the music! Nina helped to ring in the new year! These ladies did well with the trivia questions and were ready for some FUN! Walt and Ruth B. had FUN with their noisemakers! Elaine dressed up in her colorful, sparkly top for the party!

8 Belmont Village Scene Ellen and Selma enjoyed each other s company at the New Year s Eve Party! Walt & Nina enjoyed the entertainer! Ruth & Emma enjoyed the festivities! Christine and Rose made some cute air freshener snowmen! Ruth R. not only looked dazzling at Red Hats but she also made an adorable edible snowman! Our January Wii Bowling Winners! 500 McHenry Road Buffalo Grove, IL AL Lic

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