Belmont Village at West University 2929 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77025 Phone 713-592-9200 Fax 713-592-0274 January 2015 Our Team Rachelle Park Senior Executive Director (713) 592-9200 x102 rpark@belmontvillage.com Bruce Goodrich Dir. of Resident Care Services (713) 592-9200 x109 bgoodrich@belmontvillage.com Dianne Cooper Community Relations (713) 592-9200 x133 dscooper@belmontvillage.com Carolyn DeWitt Community Relations (713) 592-9200 x107 cdewitt@belmontvillage.com Dave Butz Director of Activities & Memory Programs (713) 592-9200 x111 dbutz@belmontvillage.com Katie Snezhkova Activities Program Coordinator (713) 592-9200 x104 ksnezhkova@belmontvillage.com Leah Montgomery Human Resources Generalist (713) 592-9200 x103 lmontgomery@belmontvillage.com David Godden Building Engineer (713) 592-9200 x105 dgodden@belmontvillage.com Jason Tyroch Chef Manager (713) 592-9200 x106 jtyroch@belmontvillage.com A Word From Rachelle Happy New Year! I remember when I was in elementary school I would look at the clock and watch as the seconds slowly ticked by. It seemed like the bell was never going to ring and I was in a horror movie that kept time from moving. I was anxious for time to hurry up and also anxious to grow up. Now I wish that time would slow down and that my birthdays didn t come around so quickly. I don t even long for the work week to go by quickly so the weekend will get here. I just want everything to slow down. Our world is so busy and chaotic and everyone is always in a rush here or there. We are always looking for more convenient and quick ways to get anything done so we can do more useless things. We shop online, we eat less so we don t have to take as much time exercising, and we use remote controls so we don t have to get up and turn things on and off. We have vacuum cleaners that vacuum by themselves and dishwashers so we don t have to wash dishes by hand. The list goes on and on. Of course, many of the things that we have created as a human race do make things easier which enables us to have more quality time with our family. The computer is an amazing invention that has bolstered ideas and creativity. In 2013 almost 84% of households had a computer of some kind. That number is undoubtedly higher now and will continue to rise. One thing that makes the computer practical and more usable is having Internet access, and wireless Internet access (WiFi) is by far the most popular way to access the Internet. In December of 2014 Belmont Village installed WiFi throughout the entire building and now you can access it from anywhere in the building. If you are interested in using our WiFi, please ask the Concierge for network and password information. Also take time to read about our WiFi on the sign posted between the Great Room and Josephine s Kitchen. I hope you all find it very helpful to have WiFi and that it is just one convenience that makes your 2015 a great year. Happy surfing! Learning all about emails!
Happy Birthday Resident Birthdays 01/04 Lilian Eger 01/10 Jo Ann Hazlet 01/12 Nancy Peterson 01/12 Lidia Tkachenko 01/15 Helen Bickel 01/15 Patricia Reed 01/20 Helen Ward 01/22 Elsie Kawahata 01/23 Warren Greybill 01/29 Helen Copland 01/29 Helen Craig 01/29 Josephine Shefchuck 01/29 Linda Williams 01/31 Albin Cecil 01/31 Peggy Stone Employee Birthdays 01/04 Barbara Johnson 01/04 Vivian Walker 01/04 Fallon Lopez 01/05 Lula Green 01/18 Carolyn Wilford 01/19 Jesse Floyd Resident Party Happy Birthday! Friday, Jan. 30, at 11:45 a.m. in Josephine s Kitchen for a special meal. Make your reservations at the front desk. Artsand Crafts Art for All Are you ready for an adventure in color, shape and texture? Art For All is an art class that is open for everyone with different abilities. During this class we will learn how to use different mediums such as watercolors, collage, chalk and more. Art For All will take place the second Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in Town Hall. Creative Pottery Discover your creative side! This new program is for everyone who is interested in creating their own one-of-a-kind pottery piece. All the materials will be provided. Join us every last Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bistro. Vivian Walker, PAL Employee of the Month Senior Fit Day Did you make a New Year s Resolution to be healthier this year? Here is your chance to kick off the year in the right direction! Rehab Care will be holding a Senior Fit Day on Jan. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Town Hall. If you are interested in participating, please see Charles in the CFLE. Vivian has worked at Belmont Village for 16 years! Vivian works on our night shift, helping residents in the Neighborhood to have a safe night. Vivian always has a smile on her face and brightens up every room she walks into. She loves to be around people and is a socialite outside of work. One fun fact about Vivian that most people don t know...she loves to eat! Her favorite dish is spaghetti from Mama s Oven. She is not a junk baby and likes real food. Congratulations!!
Movie Watch Popcorn Pick: Tootsie When actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) can t land any roles, he decides to make a drastic change: he auditions as a woman. The ruse works, and Michael soon gains fame and success as TV soap opera star Dorothy Michaels. Having to lead a secret double life isn t his only dilemma; he s also fallen in love with his female costar, Julie (Jessica Lange). This 1982 comedy received 10 Oscar nominations, with Lange winning Best Supporting Actress, and the American Film Institute ranked Tootsie the second funniest film of all time. Movies in January Tootsie 01/02 Blue Hawaii 01/08 I Love Lucy Movie 01/09 Hello, Dolly! 01/23 The Man Who Came to Dinner 01/30 See you at the movies! Fridays, 2 p.m. Town Hall As you begin the new year, take note of these special celebrations in January: Celebrate Elvis Lives Day on Jan. 8. Test your knowledge with Elvis trivia and attend an evening showing of Blue Hawaii. Join us for Wine and Cheese as we celebrate his music and have a special, delicious treat! Share your knowledge to celebrate National Trivia Day on Jan. 4. Are you ready for a trivia challenge? Cozy up this month with your favorite flavor for National Hot Tea Month. Join us as we try to figure out the Mystery Tea and taking a trip to the McHugh Tea Room Use your imagination as we observe International Creativity Month. Art for All and Creative Pottery is a great way to use your imagination! Out& About Lunch Bunch at 59 Diner Friday, Jan. 9 Departure: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Lunch Museum of Fine Arts: Guided Tour Monet Resident Pick, Suggested by David B. Friday, Jan. 16 Departure: 12:30 Cost of Ticket: $24 McHugh Tea Room Friday, Jan. 23 Departure: 1:15 p.m Let s Go to the Movies Friday, Jan. 30 Departure: TBA We visited the SHARK! exhibit at the Museum of Natural Science. Suggestions? With the New Year come new possibilities. If you have any suggestions/ideas for programs or outings, please let Katie know. We are always looking for exciting new ways to enrich our residents lives.
Transportation Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Doctors Appointments Thursdays: COF Outings Fridays: Assisted Living Outings Saturdays: Neighborhood Outing and Errands Sundays: and Errands Location Key B- Bistro (1st Floor) CFL- Center for Learning (3rd Floor) GR- Great Room (1st Floor) JK- Josephine s Kitchen (1st Floor) L- Lounge (2nd Floor) P- Patio (by dining room) PG- Putting Green TH- Town Hall (2nd Floor) O- Outing Marketplace Marketplace is open Monday Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Please see the Concierge for a list of available items. Sunday Monday Tuesday Trivia Day! 4 9:30 Chair Yoga 10:00 Coffee Club 1:00 Church Service 1:30 Scenic Drive 2:00 Celebrating Trivia Day With Trivia!! (GR) 3:15 Singing W/ Henry (GR) 6:00 Resident Choice Movie 11 9:30 Chair Yoga 10:00 Coffee Club 1:00 Church Service 1:30 Scenic Drive: Exploring Houston 2:00 Trivia W/ Concierge (GR) 6:30 Golden Globes Awards Night 18 9:30 Chair Yoga 10:00 Coffee Club 1:00 Church Service 1:30 Scenic Drive: Exploring Houston 2:00 Trivia W/ Concierge (GR) 3:15 Singing W/ Henry (GR) 6:00 Resident Choice Movie 25 9:30 Chair Yoga 10:00 Coffee Club 1:00 Church Service 1:30 Scenic Drive: Exploring Houston 2:00 Trivia W/ Concierge (GR) 6:00 Resident Choice Movie 9:30 Dancercise 10:00 UNO W/ Katie 1:30 Got Balance? 2:00 Project Linus 3:00 Left Right Center: Dice Game 4:00 This Week in History 7:30 Bingo Games 5 12 9:30 Dancercise 10:00 Kings in the Corner Card Game 1:30 Got Balance? 2:15 Celebrating the Foods and Fads of 1950s (GR) 4:00 This Week in History 7:30 Bingo Games 19 9:30 Dancercise 10:00 UNO W/ Katie 1:30 Got Balance? 2:00 Project Linus 3:00 Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. (GR) 4:00 This Week in History 7:30 Bingo Games 26 9:30 Dancercise 10:00 UNO W/ Katie 1:30 Got Balance? 2:00 Ladies Social 3:00 Bon Appetit! 4:00 This Week in History 7:30 Bingo Games 10:00 MBA Club Meeting (CFL) 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Giant Crosswords 3:00 New Resident Tea (GR) 7:00 Poker Tournament 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Jeopardy (GR) 3:00 Uncommon History of Common Things (GR) 6:00 Piano Man (GR) 7:00 Poker Tournament 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Blackjack 3:00 Senior Chavurot Program (GR) 7:00 Poker Tournament 6 13 20 27 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Giant Crosswords 3:00 Trivia Challenge W/ Katie 3:30 Resident Council 6:00 Piano Man (GR) 7:00 Poker Tournament
January 2015 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday All Designated MBA Activities Are Underlined in the Calendar Senior Fit Day! 7 10:00 Board Games 2:00 Brain Charades 3:00-5:00 Senior Fit Day 7:00 Bible Study Happy New Year! 1 9:30 Seated Yoga 2:00 New Year s Trivia W/ Corrine (GR) 3:00 Wine & Cheese With Harry Sheppard (GR) 7:00 Resident Choice Movie Elvis Lives Day! 8 9:30 Seated Yoga 10:00 New Resident Orientation 10:30 Computer Class (CFL) 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 All About Elvis (GR) 3:00 Wine & Cheese With Rodney Rasberry (GR) 6:00 Special Showing: Blue Hawaii 10:00 Bistro Games 2:00 Friday Afternoon Movie Tootsie 4:30 Shabbat Service 6:00 Variety Hour W/ Maria (GR) 9 10:00 Bistro Games 10:30 Lunch Bunch at 59 Diner 2:00 Piano With Bob (GR) 2:00 Friday Afternoon Movie I Love Lucy Movie 4:30 Shabbat Service 6:00 Variety Hour W/ Maria (GR) Mystery Tea Day 14 15 Hello, Dolly! Day 16 9:30 Seated Yoga 10:30 Pawsitive Pals Visit (GR) 10:00 Board Games 12:00 Men s Lunch 2:00 Art For All 1:30 Boot Camp 10:00 Bistro Games *New Art Class. You don t have 2:00 Think Tank 12:30 Museum of Fine Arts to be an artist to participate! 3:00 Wine & Cheese With Mary Guided Tour: Monet 3:00 Celebrate National Hot Anne Burkhalter (GR) 4:30 Shabbat Service Tea Month With a Mystery 7:00 Resident Choice Movie 6:00 Variety Hour W/ Maria (GR) Tea Party 7:00 Bible Study 21 1:30 Puppy Therapy (GR) 2:00 Health Education (GR) 3:00 Chicken Soup for the Belmont Soul (GR) Short Stories to Make Your Day Brighter! 7:00 Bible Study 22 9:30 Seated Yoga 10:30 Computer Class (CFL) 10:00 Backgammon 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Think Tank 3:00 Wine & Cheese With Jim Connors (GR) 7:00 Resident Choice Movie 23 10:00 Bistro Games 1:15 Celebrate National Hot Tea Month: Visit to McHugh Tea Room 2:00 Friday Afternoon Movie Hello Dolly! 4:30 Shabbat Service 6:00 Variety Hour W/ Maria (GR) 2 9-2 Men s Day at the Salon 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Shopping: Target 7:00 Poker 3 10 10:30 Poetry Club 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Shopping: Walmart 7:00 Poker 17 10:30 Food Facts With Dr. Betty 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Shopping: World Market 2:15 Adventures in Art 7:00 Poker 24 10:30 Pawsitive Pals Visit (GR) 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Shopping:.99 Cent Store 7:00 Poker 28 10:00 Laughter Club 1:30 Creative Pottery Come Paint Your Own Piece of Pottery! No Experience Necessary! 3:00 Balloon Volleyball 7:00 Bible Study 29 9:30 Seated Yoga 10:00 Current Events (GR) Bring a Topic to Discuss 1:30 Boot Camp 2:00 Think Tank 3:00 Wine & Cheese With Victor Andrada (GR) 7:00 Resident Choice Movie 30 10:00 Bistro Games 11:45 January Birthdays Lunch (JK) 12:00 Movie Theater Outing 2:00 Friday Afternoon Movie 2:00 Chat With the Chef 4:30 Shabbat Service 6:00 Variety Hour W/ Maria (GR) 31 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Shopping: Trader Joe s 7:00 Poker
Spiritual Corner Church Service Sundays, 1 p.m. Town Hall Bible Study Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Town Hall Shabbat Service Fridays, 4:30 p.m. Town Hall Sunday Morning Church Transportation Please see the Concierge to sign up. January 1790: George Washington gives the first State of the Union speech. 1794: To deliver his wife s baby, Jesse Bennett, M.D., performs the first successful caesarean operation. 1863: Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves across the country. 1892: On New Year s Day, Ellis Island opens. Over time, more than 20 million immigrants are processed through the site into the United States. Circle of Friends 1916: Thirty-five pro golfers form the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) and develop the idea for a national championship. 1943: The Pentagon, headquarters for the Department of Defense and one of the world s largest office buildings, is completed. 1946: In Philadelphia, the first of almost 78 million baby boomers is born. 1961: The first live televised presidential news conference is held by President Kennedy. 1964: Cigarettes are declared hazardous to one s health. 1964: Meet the Beatles is released in the U.S. by The Beatles, prompting the beginning of the British Invasion. 1966: Robert Weaver is sworn in as the first U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, becoming the first African-American to hold a cabinet post. 1982: The camcorder, a portable videocassette recorder with built-in camera, is developed. 2007: Nancy Pelosi officially becomes the first female U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives. 2010: A massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastates Haiti. Neighborhood Resident Helen Copeland - President The Resident Council meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Our next Resident Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Welc me New Residents New Resident Tea Join us the first Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the Great Room to welcome our new residents! Tuesday, Jan. 6 Tree trimming! December was a month that naturally focused on the holiday season. We learned quite a bit about the origin of many of the traditions surrounding these wonderful holidays. For example, why do we have Christmas trees? How did the tradition of gift giving originate and why do we hang ornaments? We also learned about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the way in which New Year s is celebrated in various countries around the world. What a month! Fun with Monica! We did a whole lot of celebrating in the Neighborhood during the month of December. Between the parties, caroling, and holiday themed craft projects, we sure were busy! Of course, we also went on a special evening scenic drive to see some of the Christmas lights around town. Thanks to the help of family members, we also enjoyed our first of many movie nights in the Town Hall, with popcorn, soda, and a viewing of Miracle on 34th St. We definitely ended 2014 with a bang!
Health Positive Thinking Last month Dianne Cooper, our Outside Sales and Marketing Community Relations Representative, facilitated our Health Education Class. Her topic was How Positive Thinking Can Improve Your Health. At the end of the class, the residents were asked three questions: What brings you joy in this season of your life? What things are you learning in this season of your life? How is this season of your life different than you thought it would be? Here are some of the answers that the residents gave during our discussion: Moving here was an adventure and each day afterward has been an adventure. There is so much to do and so many people who really care about us - staff and other residents. The people on our hallway are really our neighbors and they look out for us. I feel I can live each day to the fullest. I feel peace. It took me a while to adjust but now I am very peaceful about my life. I am surrounded by my family (with photographs) so even though they are not here (they are all over the world) I can see them. They selected Belmont for me because they love and care about me. They did a good job. I feel protected. I feel content with my life. It never occurred to me that I would ever live in an Assisted Living community. I figured I would always live at home. If I had stayed at home the only activity I would have had would have been going to church once a week. The rest of the time I would have been alone. This is so much better. I like to look for the good in each day. I like options of learning new things and meeting new people. I feel content with my life. Some of the staff members are really good at making you forget your troubles. There is so much to do here. The activities are plentiful and enjoyable. I am glad I live here. Dianne and the residents showing off their Happy Smile cookies. Community News Thank you to South Main Baptist Church for spending their time caroling to our residents. Thank you, St. Vincent s parish, for coming over to carol during our dinner! St. Vincent s Children s Choir of 60 kids put on a great show for our residents.
The Belmont Scene A friendly game of pool. Thank you to our firemen at station 31 for being there for us when we need them! We enjoyed all the festivities at the Harris County Precinct One Senior Holiday Celebration. Ruth, Jo and Shirley decorated cupcakes. These were scarecrows! Fukumi taught us all how to eat with chop sticks at the Silver Palace. Lynn, Ruth and Helen seeing colors and shapes with Qbitz! 2929 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77025 ALF 030197 www.belmontvillage.com