Belmont Village of Thousand Oaks 3680 N Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Phone 805-496-9301 Fax 805-496-9303 May 2013 Our Community s Team Jesse Zamudio Executive Director jzamudio@belmontvillage.com Christa Giraldo Director of Resident Care cgiraldo@belmontvillage.com Sharon Friedman Community Relations sfriedman@belmontvillage.com Angel Carrillo Community Relations acarrillo@belmontvillage.com Fernanda Maor Memory Program Coordinator fmaor@belmontvillage.com Gladys Robles Human Resource Generalist grobles@belmontvillage.com Ray Rosales Building Engineer rrosales@belmontvillage.com Alvaro Nunez Chef Manager alnunez@belmontvillage.com Cindy Carbee Activity Program Coordinator ccarbee@belmontvillage.com Jesse s Corner Belmont Heroes On April 4, we held our annual Belmont Heroes ceremony acknowledging the fantastic staff we have here at our community. I had the privilege of handing out the awards which culminated with the Employee of the Year for 2012: Ashley Nelinger. Ashley served as an Activity Assistant for our Circle of Friends program and did an exceptional job at that. I personally admire our team here not only for their hard work but also for their compassion for the residents it shows in all they do each and every day. In other news, a recent managers meeting resulted in some great ideas for events in the coming months. In addition to the monthly UCLA lecture series featuring physicians from the newly opened Thousand Oaks UCLA Medical Center we will have concerts starting in June with the Masanga Marimbas, Casino Night in July will coincide with celebrating our two year anniversary, and, of course, the annual Belmont Luau that will feature a Polynesian group who bring fire dancers as well as hula dancers to the party, not to mention Chef Alvaro s fantastic menu that day! Sally enjoys the music of one of our favorite bands the Masanga Marinbas. They will be here again June 6.
Happy Birthday Resident Birthdays! May 17 Albert D. May 18 Elaine E. Staff Birthdays! May 4 Samantha S. May 9 Patty S. May 10 Katina C. May 13 Cassandra C. May 14 Aileen W. May 14 Herson F. May 24 Nivea B. May 25 Alyssa C. May 28 Gustavo E. May 31 Christa C. Welcome to the Team, Gladys! I have been with Belmont Village for the past five years in the Human Resources Department and am very exited to be part of the Thousand Oaks Management Team. I m looking forward to getting to know all of our wonderful residents, families and staff. On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful six month old granddaughter Lily, reading and a relaxing spa day! Belmont Heroes Employee Awards! 2012 Heroes Employee of the Year: Ashley Nelinger Team Player: Allysa Cesario Extra Mile: Guisela Tanner Puts Customers First: Ed Price Superlatives Cool Under Pressure: Gina Macpherson First Impression: Abbie Celis Belmont Ambassador: Arniel Landingin Reliability: Joaquin Capuchino Hands On: Sarah Wells A couple of fashionable ladies at our fashion show Estrella Masesar, Congratulations! Employee of the Month Estrella watched Belmont Village as it was built and she said to herself One day I want to work in that building. She feels like her dream came true. She explains, I give it to God and want to thank Fernanda for giving me a chance and training to be a PAL in the neighborhood. From a very young age, Estrella has been the sole provider for her mother and family. When she works she surely puts her heart into it. Thank you, Estrella!
From the Director of Resident Care, Christa Giraldo Have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned The days are getting longer and summer is just around the corner. Vitamin D is produced when skin is exposed to ultraviolet B radiation and vitamin D plays a key role in the absorption of Calcium. Even though sun is good in our lives, it is important to follow some precautions to protect our skin and eyes. Sun protection is the most important thing you can do when caring for your skin. Everyone should wear a sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher with a broad-spectrum agent (protects against UVA and UVB). People with fairer skin, lighter hair, and lighter eyes often need stronger sun block. Some moisturizers have an SPF, but not all do. Check the label. People tend to under-apply sunscreen. Put on enough to cover your entire body and don t forget your scars. You can t skimp! Sunscreen takes 15 to 20 minutes to kick into high gear, so apply it before you leave the house. Reapply frequently, especially after swimming. To protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, you need to make sure your regular glasses and sunglasses have 100% UV protection. Not just any old tinted glasses will help. UV protection is completely separate from tint; clear lenses can have a protective UV coating. Sun exposure has been linked to cataract formation and, possibly, macular degeneration. UV protective glasses do more than protect against cataracts and other eye diseases; it also protects against another sun damage called apterygial, which appears as yellow bumps on the eye s surface. This damage can decrease vision and requires surgery. UV 400 lenses reduces the exposure of the eye, protecting the surface of the eye, the lens and the retina from UV light. If you buy over-the-counter sunglasses, look for the words UV absorbing. Also, don t forget to drink enough water. Hydration is very important to keep our body healthy. Heat can affect the elderly in a more profound way than the general adult population. It is extremely important for senior citizens to practice a gradual acclimatization to heat that puts emphasis on hydration. Join the Conversation! Activity Planning Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 3 p.m. in the Center for Learning Resident Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 3 p.m. in Town Hall Welcome Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2:30 p.m. in the Center for Learning Rita is suspicious of her April Fools Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Calendar Key GR JK (T) CE (T) B First Floor Great Room Josephine s Kitchen (Terrace) Center for Life Enhancement (Terrace) Bistro Second Floor TH (T) Town Hall CL Third Floor Center for Learning Transportation Schedule Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Church Runs Park Outings Local Errands COF Outing Doctor App. AL Outing Doctor App. Neighborhood Scenic Drive Temple Run Visit the concierge for all your transportation needs. Gina receives an award. Sunday Monday Tuesday 8:30 Church Runs 5 6 11-1 Cinco De Mayo Special 10:30 Food for Thought: Strawberries B Lunch JK 1:00 Current Events With Ed TH 3:00 Cinco De Mayo With Vic Morarga JK 4:30 Games: Ashley and Cara B 6:30 Group Cinco De Mayo Bingo GR 1:00 Peace Education Program TH 3:00 The Numbers Don t Lie B 3:30 Knitting by the Fire GR 6:30 Wii Bowling B Mother s Day 12 13 8:30 Church Runs 10:30 Food for Thought: Salsa B 11-1 Mother s Day Buffet With Paige, Harpist 1:00 Current Events With Ed TH 3:00 Captail Phones 2:45 Park/Library Outing Presentation TH 4:30 Games: Ashley and Cara B 3:30 Knitting by the Fire GR 6:30 Wii Bowlingl B Ringling Bros Circus 1884 19 8:30 Church Runs 10:00 Circus Trivia GR 1:00 Current Events With Ed TH 2:45 Park/Library Outing 4:30 Games: Ashley and Cara B Indy 500 26 8:30 Church Runs 10:00 a-mazing Race Puzzle GR 1:00 Current Events With Ed TH 2:45 Park/Library Outing 4:30 Games: Ashley and Cara B 20 10:30 Food for Thought: Salad B 2:30 Hearing Clinic CL 3:00 The Numbers Don t Lie B 3:30 Knitting by the Fire GR 6:30 Wii Bowling B 27 10:30 Memorial Day Program Flag Pole 11-1 Memorial Day BBQ JK 3:00 Which War Was It? Trivia B 3:30 Knitting by the Fire GR 6:30 Wii Bowling B 10-3 Pretty Shiny Things B 10:30 Poetry Discussion 3:00 Activity Planning Meeting CL 7:00 Songs for the Soul With Daniel and Carley GR 8:00 Terrific TV Tuesday TH 14 10:30 New Resident Orientation CL 3:00 Resident Council Meeting CL 7:00 Songs for the Soul With Jerry Weisbecker GR 8:00 Terrific TV Tuesday TH 10:30 Poetry Discussion 2:30 Welcome Committee Meeting CL 3:00 Songs With Paula JK 7:00 Songs for the Soul With Terry Lieberstein GR 8:00 Terrific TV Tuesday TH 7 21 28 10:00-2:00 Braille Mobile Solutions 3:00 Chat Pack With Jesse TH 7:00 Songs for the Soul With Sienna GR 8:00 Terrific TV Tuesday TH
May 2013 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00 Foreign Cuisine and Culture TH 11:00 Griffith Observatory Lunch Outing 7:00 Wii Tennis GR 10:00 Foreign Cuisine and Culture TH 11:00 Lunch Outing to the Lure 6:30 Wii Golf GR 10:00 Foreign Cuisine and Culture TH TBA Matinee Movie Outing 1:00 Drum Circle TH 6:30 Wii Baseball GR 10:00 Huntington Library and Lunch Outing 6:30 Wii Boxing GR 8:30 Breakfast Outing to Marie Callender s 6:30 Wii Just Dance GR 1 9:00 Eucharistic Minister TH 2 10:00 Beginning Computer CL 3:00 Happy Hour With Dave Winstone JK 6:30 Wii Tennis GR 8 9:00 Eucharistic Minister TH 9 10:00 Beginning Computer CL 3:00 Happy Hour With Jimmy Brewster JK 6:30 Wii Golf GR 1:15 Shabbat With Rabbi Len 3:00 Learning Corner: Art Appreciation TH 6:30 Wii Tennis GR 10 1:15 Shabbat With Rabbi Bryski 3:00 Learning Corner: Simple Sculpting TH 6:30 Wii Golf GR 15 9:00 Eucharistic Minister TH 16 10:00 Jewelry Making With Laura B 3:00 Happy Hour With Stu and Laurie JK 6:30 Wii Baseball GR 22 9:00 Eucharistic Minister TH 23 10:00 Beginning Computer CL 3:00 Happy Hour With Mike Chamberlain JK 5:30 UCLA Doctor Talk 6:30 Wii Boxing GR 29 9:00 Eucharistic Minister TH 10:00 Health Rhythms Drumming TH 3:00 Happy Hour Music and Magic With Arlene JK 6:30 Wii Just Dance GR 30 17 1:15 Shabbat With Rabbi Bryski 3:00 Learning Corner With Rabbi Len: The Image of the Jew in Hollywood Films TH 6:30 Wii Baseball GR 24 1:15 Shabbat With Rabbi Bryski 3:00 Learning Corner: Art Appreciation 6:30 Wii Boxing GR 31 11:30 May Birthday Luncheon 1:15 Shabbat With Rabbi Bryski 3:00 Learning Corner TH 4:30-7 Candlelight Dinner 6:30 Wii Just Dance GR 3 Kentucky Derby Day 4 10:00 Art Class With Jane TH 11:00 Horse Race GR 1:30 Floral Arranging With Tammy B 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment With Marla Jones JK 7:00 Nightly Movie TH National Train Day 11 10:00 You Be the Judge GR 11:00 a-mazing Train GR 1:30 Floral Arranging With Tammy B 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment With Lorna Lee JK 7:00 Nightly Movie TH Armed Forces Day 18 10:00 Art Class With Jane TH 11:00 Military Care Packages B 1:30 Floral Arranging With Tammy B 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment With Bill CarterJK 7:00 Nightly Movie TH Temple Runs 25 10-3 Tracie s Boutique B 10:00 Art Class With Jane TH 1:30 Floral Arranging With Tammy B 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment With Autumn Tempos JK 7:00 Nightly Movie TH Please note the calendar is subject to change. Changes will be noted on the daily sheet of activities and posted each day.
From the Memory Program Coordinator, Fernanda Maor Circle of Friends enjoy the tram ride at Descanso Gardens Circle of Friends and Neighborhood Families, Please Save the Date On May 21, we ll have our quarterly Family Meeting at 4:30 p.m. Our last meeting had great participation and very positive feedback from the families who attended. It is a great opportunity to learn more about our outstanding Memory Programs, meet key staff members. The families have also enjoyed getting to know each other and sharing experiences while learning how to deal with the changes their loved ones are going through. Circle of Friends Corner Our Circle of Friends residents have been busy with their routine of daily activities that are mentally, physically and socially stimulating. Stop by the fourth floor and check what they are up to, you would be surprised by all the things they are able to do in a single day. The nice Californian weather has also allowed the residents to be out and about, enjoying daily walks and weekly fun outings. Neighborhood News Our group is growing bigger and better every day, providing the residents with more opportunities to make new friends, find common interests and engage in fun and therapeutic activities together. Every new resident who joins our neighborhood brings their baggage of rich life stories and interests, so our Memory Program is constantly tailored to incorporate those interests and fulfill their days with meaningful and stimulating activities. Many times the families do not get to see all the great activities their loved ones are engaged in, so emails are sent periodically with pictures of the residents enjoying our program. If you would like to receive those emails from Fernanda, please provide her with your preferred email address.
May Is Older Americans Month Unleash the Power of Age Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year s Older Americans Month theme Unleash the Power of Age! emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nation will recognize older Americans as productive, active, and influential members of society. Older Americans Month celebrations will acknowledge the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities by making an effort to applaud recent achievements of local elders and inviting them to share the activities they do to unleash the power of age. Belmont Village encourages you to take part in the celebrations by sharing your Older Americans Month resolutions with the U.S. Administration on Aging. Post what you will do this May to unleash the power of age on the AoA Facebook page, and follow up by sharing a picture or story about the experience later in the year. While Belmont Village provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month is a great opportunity to show special appreciation! We will continue to provide opportunities for elders to come together and share their experiences with one another, as well as with individuals of other generations. To learn more about activities and events planned for Older Americans Month, or to find ideas about what you can do to unleash the power of age, contact Cindy Carbee (805) 496-9301. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging office by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling (800) 677-1116 to find ongoing opportunities to celebrate and support older Americans. Neighborhood
W E The Village Scene Knitting in the Great Room Yvonne stops to smell the roses Alex at the Chumash Casino Art for Art s Sake Vita enjoys a beautiful spring day Rosalie on an outing belmont 3680 N Moorpark Rd Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 RCFE Lic. 565801746 assisted living of Thousand Oaks Phone 805-496-9301 Fax 805-496-9303 www.belmontvillage.com