BELMONT VILLAGE OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES E VILLAGE NEWS A NOTE FROM MIKI Can you believe we are three months away from the end of 2017? Where has the time gone? As the season turns to fall, I hope you can reflect on the great times we have had together at Belmont Village over the past summer from our Memorial Day BBQ, Fourth of July Picnic, Family Appreciation Luau to finally our Labor Day BBQ. What wonderful memories we have made with friends and family. I want to give a bit of gratitude to those who assisted Belmont Village in its continued support of the Alzheimer s association. Whether you purchased a T-shirt, participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer s, or gave a monetary donation, all of our efforts together made a difference. As our days get shorter and the season turns to fall, it is a nice time to try a few new activities or go on an outing. We will continue our walking club every Wednesday and try and make our mileage goal. I encourage you to try a new class, learn a language or try a new restaurant on an outing. Make connections with fellow residents through activities or classes. It is important to stay active and involved. Although the year is winding down, we won t be! Supporting the Alzheimer s Association. SURVEY TIME! Toward the end of the October/beginning of November you will be receiving the Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey in the mail. Please let us know how we are doing by filling out the survey and mailing it back. Every year we receive such wonderful feedback from our residents, family members and staff members. Thank you in advance for giving your honest feedback International Celebrations! OCTOBER 2017 Staff Directory OUR TEAM Miki Lamm, MSW Executive Director (310) 377-9977 x 102 rlamm@belmontvillage.com Rene Navarrette Human Resource Coord. (310) 377-9977 x 103 rnavarrette@belmontvillage.com Kimberly Sanchez Activity Program Coord. (310) 377-9977 x 104 ksanchez@belmontvillage.com Claudio Parada Building Engineer (310) 377-9977 x 105 cparada@belmontvillage.com Anthony Rodriguez Chef Manager (310) 377-9977 x 106 arodrigue@belmontvillage.com Jacqueline Waldburger Community Relations (310) 377-9977 x 107 jwaldburger@ belmontvillage.com Terese Campbell Community Relations (310) 377-9977 x 108 tcampbell@belmontvillage.com Nerissa Lagmay, RN Dir. of Resident Care (310) 377-9977 x 109 nlagmay@belmontvillage.com Anna Liza Vanderhoof, LVN Memory Program Coord. (310) 377-9977 x 121 avanderhoof@ belmontvillage.com
RESIDENT BIRDAYS Teruko Fujikawa October 1 Rita Kasareff October 6 Bernice Pivo October 7 David Verity October 14 Dorothy Ackerman October 16 Adair Lazell October 16 Masai Gormley October 18 Team Member M of nth the Above and EMPLOYEE BIRDAYS! Yusef McGee October 1 Miguel Abarca October 1 Sharmaine Dias October 2 Christina Flaminiano October 3 Latasha Taylor October 10 Alexis Rodriguez October 15 Kelsey Miller October 17 Vania Garcia October 18 Julius Guzman October 20 Yvette Danner October 21 Kimberly Aleman October 22 Brittany Baldwin October 22 Teresa Baltazar October 22 Meni Jennings October 27 RENALYN GUANZING Renalyn is our lead nurse on the nighttime shift. She is hardworking, thorough and follows policies and procedures at all times. Renalyn carries out her duties to protection and keeps our community safe since joining our nursing team back in September 2011. Thank you, Renalyn, for all your hard work and dedication. EMMY FAAITUALA This month s Extra Mile recognition goes out to Emmy A. Faaituala, our dining room coordinator. Emmy keeps Josephine s Kitchen in perfect running order at all times. She is also responsible for keeping our residents happy and for continuously presenting spectacular events. Thank you, Emmy. HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 31ST We have an exciting day planned for you to celebrate Halloween. The afternoon will start with a magic show at in the great room, and at 4:00 p.m., local children will be visiting Belmont Village to Trick or Treat. Residents will be passing out small candy and toys. There will be an employee and resident costume contest, so participate by dressing up or by being a costume judge.
Out & About Welc me New Residents New residents are invited to a monthly orientation to learn about everything you need to know at Belmont Village. Meet the management team, and learn about your wonderful new home! OCTOBER OUTINGS CHEF S CHAT Chef Tony will be presenting a Chef s Chat each month to discuss menu items, upcoming special dining, and answer any kitchen and dining room related questions. The best part is that he always brings samples of his latest creations! Thursday, October 19th, 2:00 p.m. in the bistro. GAME PLAYER MEET N GREET SOCIAL Do you play bridge, canasta, rummikub or any other card or board game? Join us to find other players to set bridge dates, card games and more. Resident information will be exchanged to set future game dates. Spotlight on Alzheimer s The next lecture in the Dementia Basics series will be at the beginning of October. Check the daily schedule for more information. Movie Outing Tuesday, October 3rd, time TBD Saturday, October 7th, at Lunch Outing: Red Onion Tuesday, October 10th, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14th, at El Segundo Driving Museum Tuesday, October 17th, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21st, at HISTORY OF E BAYEUX TAPESTRY Come learn about the history of the Bayeux Tapestry. Hear about the origin and all of the interesting facts related to its unique time period. Saturday, October 28th, at BOUTIQUE SHOPPING Do some shopping on site October 25th, 10-3. South Bay Botanical Gardens Tuesday, October 24th, at Saturday October 28th, at To sign up for any of our outings this month, please see the concierge desk.
JK GR PL 2F October 2017 Sunday Monday 1 Tuesday 2 9:30 Tai Chi 9:30 Nondenominational Christian 10:15 Boot Camp Communion Service 11:00 Poker 10:30 Communion 12:00 COF Outing: Lunch Outing 1:30 Netflix TV Series Longmire Swan Thai 2:45 Bingo 2:00 10 Minute Mysteries & Think 3:30 GR Champagne & Entertainment Tank by Just Us 8 15 9:30 Nondenominational Christian Communion Service 10:30 Communion 1:30 Netflix TV Series Longmire 2:45 Bingo 22 9 9:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:00 FAB Fitness 11:00 French Class 11:00 Outing: Lunch at Red Onion 1:00 Flu Shot Clinic 3:30 Bingo 17 23 4 24 PL 11 Sit & Be Fit Walk Fit Italian Class History Class with Larry Balance & Meditation W/ Debbi 18 25 3rd Back Parlor Mind Body Awareness NEW Special Event Saturday 6 12 9:30 10:00 11:00 2:00 3:00 3B 7 9:30 Balls & Bands 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam 11:00 Texas Hold Em 2:00 Bingo 3:30 GR High Tea W/ Betsy & 2:45 Senior Strength & Balance Wayne 3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ David Gilcrist 6:30 Evening Movie 6:30 Evening Movie Tai Chi Boot Camp Italian Class Table Tennis Water Aerobics W/ Debbi 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 10:30 New Resident Orientation 3:00 GR Paint n Wine Halloween Theme 3:30 Beading Class 9:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:00 FAB Fitness 10:30 GR Singing Class 11:00 French Class 1:30 Outing: South Bay Botanical Garden 3:30 Bingo Friday 5 9:30 10:15 11:00 1:30 3:00 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 2:00 GR Resident Council & Activity Chat 3:00 Mass by St. John s Fisher 3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine & Cheese 3:30 Beading Class 9:30 Sit & Be Fit Exercise 10:00 Coordination Boot Camp 11:00 French Class 1:00 Outing: El Segundo Driving Museum 2:30 Current Events 3:30 Bingo 9:30 Tai Chi 10:15 Boot Camp 11:00 Poker 12:00 COF Outing: Movies 1:30 Drum Circle Thursday 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine & Cheese 3:30 Beading Class 10 16 9:30 Kickboxing Balance Exercise 11:00 Poker 12:00 COF Outing: Hesse Park 2:00 10 Minute Mysteries & Think Tank 3:30 Discussion Group on Aging 10:30 Communion 1:30 Netflix TV Series Longmire 2:45 Bingo 3 9:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:00 Coordination Boot Camp 11:00 French Class 1:00 Outing: Movies 2:30 Current Events 3:30 Bingo 9:30 Kickboxing Balance Exercise 11:00 Poker 12:00 COF Outing: Torrance Art Museum 1:30 Game Player Meet n Greet 10:30 Communion 1:30 Netflix TV Series Longmire 2:45 Bingo Wednesday Town Hall Josephine's Kitchen Great Room Pool 2nd Floor Front Parlor 13 19 20 9:30 Balls & Bands 11:00 Texas Hold Em 2:45 Senior Strength & Balance 3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Music to Remember 6:30 Evening Movie 9:30 Tai Chi 10:15 Boot Camp 11:00 Italian Class 1:30 Table Tennis 2:00 Chef s Chat 3:00 PL Water Aerobics W/ Debbi 26 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 9:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:00 Walk Fit 1:30 Dr. Jazz Presentation: Harlem 11:00 Italian Class Stars of Jazz & Swing 2:00 History Class with Larry 3:00 Balance & Meditation W/ 2:30 GR Healthy Learning Lecture Debbi 3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine & Cheese 3:30 Beading Class 14 9:30 Balls & Bands 9:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam 11:00 Texas Hold Em 1:00 Bridge 1:15 GR Musical Trivia 2:45 Senior Strength & Balance 3:30 GR High Tea W/ 2 for the Show 3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Pianist Jahan 6:30 Evening Movie 6:30 Evening Movie 21 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam 2:00 Bingo 3:30 GR High Tea W/ Marv Robinson 6:30 Evening Movie 27 9:30 Balls & Bands 11:00 Texas Hold Em 2:45 Senior Strength & Balance 3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Tatjana 6:30 Evening Movie 28 9:30 Brain & Body Yoga 10:30 Blackjack W/ Siam 1:30 GR History of the Bayeux Tapestry 3:30 GR High Tea W/ Dave Winestone 6:30 Evening Movie 30 Halloween 31 Worship 10:00 Coordination Boot Camp 9:30 Exercise Communion 11:00 French Class 11:00 Poker Netflix TV Series Longmire 12:00 COF Outing: Scenic Drive 12:00 Outing Bingo 1:30 GR Halloween Magic Show Formal Meal with Entertainment by Marnie 3:30 Bingo on Harp 4:00 GR Trick-Or-Treating Evening Movie or News 29 9:00 10:30 1:30 2:45 4:30 3B JK 6:30 Copyright 2017 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS OCTOBER OUTINGS Monday, Oct 2nd- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Swan Thai Monday, Oct 9th- Find your inner artist at the Torrance Museum of Art. Monday, Oct 16th- Have some popcorn and a soda at our Movie Outing Monday, Oct 23rd Enjoy the fresh air at Hesse Park Monday, Oct 30th- Our driver will treat us to an exciting Scenic Drive along the peninsula. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Last year, residents really enjoyed the children trick or treating in their cute costumes. This year on Halloween, we will have a kids costumes competition and Runway Competition! Please come and Trick or Treat at Belmont Village! Neighborhood Last month, we celebrated Labor Day & Grandparents Day. Neighborhood residents had a great time playing trivia questions, making candy jars together and decorating balloons. This month, we will be celebrating Halloween by inviting all the staff and residents family to come and Trick or Treat here at Belmont Village.
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE AND SERVICES HEAL HINTS BY NERISSA LAGMAY National Depression Screening Day is held annually on the Thursday of the first full week in October. It is an educational and screening event that is conducted by hospitals, clinics and community groups nationwide. Much like the medical community screens for diabetes and high blood pressure, there is an offer to screen for mood disorders for the public. The focus is to identify mental disorders and seek help. Depression is a common and treatable mood disorder. Belmont Village conducts screening for Depression utilizing The Geriatric Depression Scale tool. This tool helps identify residents who may be in need of assistance and are suffering from depression. FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION Depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 65. Depression affects more than 15 million American adults or about 6.7% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. Only about half of Americans diagnosed with major depression receive treatment in a given year. Up to 80% of those who receive treatment for depression show an improvement in symptoms, usually within four to six weeks, of beginning of treatment. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION ARE: Change in sleep habits Poor appetite Poor concentration Loss of energy Loss of interest in usual activities Low self esteem Hopelessness/guilt Recurring thoughts of death or suicide If you are feeling any of these symptoms, please reach out to your Belmont Village DRCS/nurse for assistance. Flu shots will be administered at Belmont Village on Tuesday, October 10th, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Town Hall. If you need additional information on the flu shot, please ask a nurse. SERVICES AT BELMONT Salon Services Full-service salon located on the 3rd floor. To schedule appointments, please call (310) 377-9977 Ext. 144. Concierge Services From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the concierge will be available for all inquiries, transportation appointments, outings and guest meals. Maintenance Services To report any maintenance work needed in your rooms, please see the concierge desk for work orders. Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning will be available on Tuesdays for pickup and delivery. To set up an account, please see the concierge for an application form. Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Please see Michael Crooks on the 3rd floor in the Center for Life Enhancement for more information about Rehab Care services. Podiatrist A Podiatrist is available on a monthly basis. Please see the nurses in the Wellness Center located on the 3rd floor to make an appointment.
VILLAGE SCENE Celebrating Grandparents Day! Lovely Ladies! Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Memorial Day Party! Family Appreciation Luau Enjoying the Fun! RANCHO PALOS VERDES 5701 Crestridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 RCFE Lic. 198204246