5455 Glenridge Drive NE • Atlanta, GA 30342 • Tel 404-252-6271 • Fax 404-252-6508

Belmont Village at Buckhead

April 2015

Leslie ChapmanExecutive Director

(404) 252-6271 x 11lspears@belmontvillage.com

Yolanda WashingtonDirector of Resident Care

Services(404) 252-6271 x 27

ywashing@belmontvillage.comPatricia MannChef Manager

(404) 252-6271 x 29pmann@belmontvillage.com

Tim RaineyBuilding Engineer

(404) 252-6271 x 26trainey@belmontvillage.com

Mary Ellen WilkinsActivity Memory Program

Coordinator(404) 252-6271 x 36

mewilkins@belmontvillage.comLee Shaffer

Community Relations(404) 252-6271 x 16

lshaffer@belmontvillage.comSuzanne Foshee

Community Relations(404) 252-6272 x 15

gfoshee@belmontvillage.comKaleka Greene

Human Resources(404) 252-6271 x 20

kgreene@belmontvillage.com

Leslie Chapman, Executive Director

We Won’t GetFooled Again

Every April Fools’ Day,inventive pranksters try to outdoeach other with large-scale hoaxes.Here are some of the morememorable ones, according towww.MuseumOfHoaxes.com:

Color me fooled. In 1962, a TVstation in Sweden announced thatviewers could change the station’sblack and white broadcasts intoinstant color by pulling a nylonstocking over their TV screens.Thousands of people fell forthe trick.

Paint your puppy. In 1965, anewspaper in Copenhagenreported that the DanishParliament had passed a lawrequiring all dogs to be paintedwhite so drivers could spot themmore easily at night.

Tower tale. The Parisien, aFrench newspaper, shockedcitizens in 1986 when it reportedthat the Eiffel Tower would bedismantled, moved and

reconstructed in the Disney themepark planned near Paris.

The nose knows. BBC TV aired aninterview in 1965 about“smell-o-vision,” technology thatallowed viewers at home to smellaromas in the TV studio. Manyviewers called to say they didsmell the coffee and onionsshown onscreen.

Around and around. In 1991, theLondon Times announced that thetransportation department hadcome up with a plan to easecongestion on the M25, thecircular highway surroundingLondon. On Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays, trafficwould travel clockwise; onTuesdays and Thursdays it wouldtravel counter-clockwise.

Famous Faces Bornin April

April 2, 1805: Hans ChristianAndersen

April 5, 1900: Spencer TracyApril 7, 1915: Billie HolidayApril 10, 1847: Joseph PulitzerApril 12, 1916: Beverly ClearyApril 13, 1743: Thomas

JeffersonApril 16, 1924: Henry ManciniApril 20, 1951: Luther VandrossApril 24, 1942: Barbra

StreisandApril 26, 1785: John James

Audubon

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BirthdayResidents

April 12 Anne MitchellApril 13 Hazel TurnerApril 14 Nancy Esterly

EmployeesApril 1 Dinassa MartialApril 7 Angela RandolphApril 9 Beverly WarrenApril 13 Kolby HamptonApril 16 Betty UpshawApril 19 April McFaddenApril 23 Ashley PruittApril 28 Ana Fernandez

It is a Belmont Villagetradition to celebrate residents’birthdays each month with aspecial birthday luncheon. Eachresident may bring one guest “onthe house.” This month’sluncheon is on

Thursday, April 30, at11:30 a.m.

Please be sure you RSVP tothe Concierge by noon onFriday, April 24.

Laugh Lines: Rainy DaysQ. April showers bring May

flowers. What do May flowersbring?

A. Pilgrims.Q. What’s worse than raining

buckets?A. Hailing taxis.• Frustrated with his lackluster

work, Billy’s teacher tells himhe hardly ever gets anythingright. She asks him, “Whatdo you hope to be when yougrow up?” Billy thinks aboutit for a minute, then replies,“I’d kind of like to be one ofthose TV weathermen.”

• The forecast calls for strayshowers. Does this mean itwill be raining cats and dogs?

Buckhead’s Welcoming Committee

Buckhead’s WelcomingCommittee

Please join us for the NewResident “Meet & Greet” onMonday, April 13, at 3 p.m. inTown Hall. Enjoy some greatfellowship and let us introduceyou to our WelcomingCommittee: Valjean Young, EliJacobs, Freida Spector, Bea Collier,and Nancy Walker. They areavailable to answer questions andencourage participation in theactivities within the community.

April’s Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Cinquetta Evans, April’s

Employee Of the Month. Although Cinquetta isrelatively new to Belmont, her superior skillsearned her this honor. She demonstratesexceptional nursing skills and supervisory skills.She has embraced the “Belmont” ways ofproviding services to our residents. She showedgreat leadership during the ice storm and wasinstrumental in reassuring our families thattheir loved ones were safe. We are excited tohave Cinquetta as part of our family. Welcomeand congratulations!!!!

Busy Busy March

Charles

Malerie & Gloria

Marianne & Bea

Mary

Sara, Beverly, & Ruth

Emily, Arden, Nancy & Selma

Shaquanna & Martha

Kameka & Helen

TransportationPlease see the concierge to

schedule your personaltransportation needs (i.e.,doctors’ appointments).

Transportation is on afirst-come, first-served basis

and is offered within a10-mile radius.

We need one week’s notice forall appointments. If your family

member needs someone toaccompany them, it should bearranged with Keisha one week

prior to the appointment.Mondays and Thursdays

the last appointment scheduledis no later than 2 p.m.

The last pickup is at 3 p.m.

April’s AssistedLiving Outings

Please register for all outings atthe concierge desk. It is first

come, first served. Thank you.

7 Kroger Shopping14 Mimi’s Cafe21 Stars & Strikes Bowling28 Zoe’s Kitchen

Resident ServicesSalon

Ms. Valerie is at Belmont Villageon Monday and Wednesday for

hair and nail appointments.Make your appointment with

the Concierge by calling(404) 252-6271.

Weekly EventsYoga with Lindy - CFLE

Monday, 10 a.m.Exercise Club -

Town HallSunday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday

Parkinson’s ExerciseClass - CFLE

2nd & 4th Thursdays11 a.m.

Computer Room Open- CFL

Mondays, 1 p.m.Marketplace Open

Mondays 1:30 p.m. &Fridays 2:30 p.m.

Wine and Cheese -Great Room

Fridays 3 p.m.Ice Cream Social -

Great RoomSunday, 2 p.m.Fresh Popcorn

Saturdays 1 p.m.Daily Movie

7 p.m.Theatre

Calendar KeyB - Bistro

CFL - Center forLearning

CFLE - Center for LifeEnhancement

GR - Great RoomT - Theatre

TH - Town HallFP - Front Porch

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Easter 5

10:00 Exercises With Jackie(TH)10:45 Coffee Chat With theConcierge(B)2:00 Ice Cream Social (GR)2:30 NH Easter Egg Hunt3:00 Bible Study With Bill(GR)3:30 Easter Memories(GR)6:30 Community Bingo(B)

610:00 Yoga With Lindy(TH)1:00 CFL Open1:00 Literary Society With MaryEllen(B)1:30 Marketplace Open3:00 Mental Fitness ChallengeWith Myko(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

710:00 Exercises With Dinassa(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 AL Outing: KrogerShopping1:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)3:00 Something New WithSabrina(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

1210:00 Exercises With Dinassa(TH)10:45 Coffee Chat With theConcierge(B)2:00 Ice Cream Social (GR)3:00 Bible Study With Bill(GR)3:30 Afternoon Trivia With theConcierge(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

1310:00 Yoga With Lindy(TH)1:00 CFL Open1:00 Literary Society WithSabrina(B)1:30 Marketplace Open3:00 New Resident “Meet &Greet”(TH)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

1410:00 Exercises With Rehab(TH)11:00 AL Outing: Lunch atMimi’s Cafe1:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)3:00 New Discoveries WithSabrina(B)6:30 Music Education WithDennis(TH)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

1910:00 Exercises With Jackie(TH)10:45 Coffee Chat With theConcierge(B)2:00 Ice Cream Social (GR)3:00 Bible Study With Bill(GR)3:30 Afternoon Trivia With theConcierge(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

2010:00 Yoga With Lindy(TH)12:00 Afternoon Movie(T)1:00 CFL Open1:00 Literary Society WithSabrina(B)3:00 Mental Fitness ChallengeWith Sabrina(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

2110:00 Exercises(TH)10:00 AL Outing: Stars &Strikes Bowling1:00 Trivia Challenge W/Sabrina(B)3:00 Something NewW/Sabrina(B)4:15 New FamilyOrientation(CFLE)6:30 Bingo W/ TheConcierge(B)

2610:00 Exercises WithDinassa (TH)10:45 Coffee Chat With theConcierge(B)2:00 Ice Cream Social (GR)3:00 Bible Study With Bill(GR)3:30 Afternoon Trivia With theConcierge(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

2710:00 Yoga With Lindy(TH)1:00 CFL Open1:00 Literary Society WithSabrina(B)1:30 Marketplace Open3:00 Mental Fitness ChallengeWith Sabrina(B)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

2810:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)11:00 AL Outing: Lunch atZoe’s Kitchen1:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)3:30 Resident CouncilMeeting(TH)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

April 2015Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

April Fool’s Day 1

10:00 Tai Chi With Sam(TH)1:00 Card Club With Sabrina(B)2:00 COF Community Drive3:00 Trivia Challenge WithMyko(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

210:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)11:30 New ResidentLunch(JK)1:00 Crafts With Myko(B)3:30 Sing-a Longs WithJune(GR)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

Good Friday 3

10:00 Exercises(TH)10:30 NH Outing: Chick-fil-a10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 Fun Facts(B)3:00 Wine & CheeseSocial(GR)Entertainer: Zdany Chislom4:15 Shabbat Service(GR)6:30 Bingo(B)

Passover 4

10:00 Exercises With Sabrina(TH)10:45 Trivia With theConcierge(GR)1:00 Bible Study With Ruth &Friends(CFLE)2:00 Easter Egg Hunt & Social6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)

810:00 Exercises WithDinassa(TH)11:00 COF Outing: ChipotleMexican Grill12:15 “Madhatters”Luncheon(TH)2:00 Card Club With Sabrina(B)3:00 Trivia Challenge(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

910:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)11:00 Parkinson’sClass(CFLE)1:30 Art With Charlotte(B)3:00 Bible Study With PastorDavid(TH)6:00 Family SupportGroup(CFLE)6:30 Bingo(B)

1010:00 Exercises(TH)10:30 NH “Spring” Drive10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 Puzzles & Games WithMyko(B)2:30 Marketplace Open3:00 Wine & CheeseSocial(GR)Entertainer: Debra Leib6:30 Bingo(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

1110:00 Exercises With Dinassa(TH)10:45 Trivia With theConcierge(GR)1:00 Bible Study With Ruth &Friends(CFLE)2:00 Current Events With theConcierge(GR)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

1510:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 Card Club With Sabrina(B)1:30 COF Outing: Arden’sGarden for Smoothies3:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

1610:00 Exercises With Rehab(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 Crafts With Sabrina(B)3:00 Root Beer Float Social(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie (T)

1710:00 Exercises(TH)10:30 NH Outing: Picnic toMorgan Falls10:45 Mental Fitness(B)1:00 Fun Facts(B)2:30 Marketplace Open3:00 Wine & CheeseSocial(GR)Entertainer: Jeni Michaelson4:15 Shabbat Service(GR)6:30 Bingo(B)

1810:00 Exercises With Dinassa(TH)10:45 Trivia With theConcierge(GR)1:00 Bible Study With Ruth &Friends(CFLE)2:00 Current Events With theConcierge(GR)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

Earth Day 22

10:00 Exercises(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)11:00 COF Outing: Picnic atMorgan Falls1:00 Card Club With Sabrina(B)3:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

2310:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)11:00 Parkinson’sClass(CFLE)1:30 Art With Charlotte(B)3:00 Bible Study With PastorDavid(TH)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

2410:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)10:30 NH Community Drive10:45 Mental Fitness(B)11:30 Men’s Outing2:30 Marketplace Open3:00 Wine & CheeseSocial(GR)Entertainer: Robert Meadows6:30 Bingo(B)

2510:00 Exercises With Dinassa(TH)10:45 Trivia With theConcierge(GR)1:00 Bible Study With Ruth &Friends(CFLE)2:00 Current Events With theConcierge(GR)6:30 Community Bingo With theConcierge(B)7:00 Evening Movie(T)

2910:00 Exercises WithRehab(TH)10:00 COF Outing: Ga.Aquarium10:45 Mental Fitness(TH)1:00 Card Club With Sabrina(B)3:00 Trivia Challenge WithSabrina(B)6:30 Bingo With theConcierge(B)

3010:00 Exercises WithDinassa(TH)10:45 Mental Fitness(B)11:30 Resident’s BirthdayLunch(JK)1:30 Stylish Crafts WithSabrina(B)3:30 Puzzles & Games WithSabrina(B)6:30 Triva With theConcierge(B)

Gardening Is Goodfor You

Growing older doesn’t meanyour gardening days are goneforever. In fact, research showsthat gardening provides abounty of benefits for seniors.Even better, the rewards are thesame whether you usecontainers or a plot of land.

Peaceful planting. Gardeningcan be both relaxing andtherapeutic. Tending a gardeninvolves various tasks that keepthe mind sharp, and the fresh airimproves focus andconcentration. Being outdoorsalso reduces stress, irritabilityand depression, which in turnleads to more restful sleep.

Seeds of strength. Digging inthe dirt, lifting a watering canand pulling weeds all help buildmotor skills, strengthen musclesand improve joint flexibility.Additionally, a University ofArkansas study found theweight-bearing movementsassociated with gardeningincreased bone density andreduced the risk of osteoporosis.

A happy harvest. By nurturingand caring for another livingthing, gardening provides asense of purpose andaccomplishment. There’snothing like seeing the fruits ofyour labor in the form ofbeautiful blossoms or fresh,tasty fruits and vegetables.

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April’s EntertainersApril 3 Wine & Cheese

Social withZdany Chislom

April 10 Wine & CheeseSocial withDebra Leib

April 14 Music EducationWith Dennis Goodwin

April 17 Wine & CheeseSocial withJeni Michaelson

April 24 Wine & CheeseSocial withRobert Meadows

NewsNeighborhood

Be sure to mark your calendarsso you can join Malerie, Jackie,Sabrina, and the NH PALS forsome fun events.

April 3 Chick-fil-A OutingApril 4 Color Easter EggsApril 5 NH Easter Egg HuntApril 9 Strawberry

Shortcake &Lemonade Social

April 10 Drive to PiedmontPark to view“Spring” in action

April 17 Picnic at MorganFalls

April 24 Community DriveApril 29 Banana Splits

Nurse’s NotesURINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

A urinary tract infection (UTI)occurs when bacteria or germsfrom one place enter the urinarytract and cause an infection. Theurinary tract consists of thekidneys, ureters, bladder, andurethra. The most common site ofinfection is in the lower urinarytract, the bladder and urethra. Thebladder stores urine until it isflushed out of the body throughthe urethra. If the bacteria aren’tflushed out with the urine, aninfection can develop andpossibly spread up into thekidney. UTIs are more common inwomen than in men, althougholder males with enlargedprostates that block the flow ofurine are also prone to infections.As we get older the nerve endingsin our bladders lose their functionand we may not feel anysymptoms of an infection until weare very ill. Symptoms to watchfor are: burning during urination,frequency, cloudy or smelly urine,and sometimes a mild fever. Theseindicate a lower tract infection(bladder). Symptoms of an upperurinary tract infection (kidney),come on quickly and may includehigh fever with chills, nausea,abdominal pain, vomiting, backpain, and sometimes confusion ordelirium. CARE: * See a doctor assoon as possible * Take anyprescribed medicine as soon asprescribed and finish all the

medicine * Drink plenty of fluidsPREVENTION: * For women andgirls, always wipe from front toback, (not back to front) * Urinateoften (don’t hold and over extendbladder) * Drink plenty of fluids,especially water, clear sodas, andfruit juices. Cranberry juice hasbeen shown to help preventUTIs. When to call the Doctor: *Fever or burning sensation thatdoesn’t go away or symptomsworsen after 48 hrs on anantibiotic * If you begin toexperience confusion ordelirium * Back pain, high fever,vomiting, or chills develop *Abdominal pain develops orgets worse

Cold CareColds and allergies can be

tough on your nose. “All thatblowing and wiping can chafe thedelicate skin of the nostrils,” saysdermatologist Kenneth Howe onwww.Health.com. He recommendsusing extra-soft tissues and coatingthe edges of your nostrils withpetroleum jelly before goingto bed.

The Joy of PassoverPassover is an eight-day

festival celebrated in the earlyspring (March or April), fromthe 15th through the 22nd ofthe Hebrew month Nissan.

The holiday celebrates thefreedom of the Israelites fromslavery in ancient Egypt. Thebook of Exodus tells how Godsent Moses to deliver a messageto Pharaoh to free the Jewishslaves. When Pharaoh refused,God sent a series of plagues toEgypt. The final plague was thedeath of all the firstborn.However, God “passed over” thehouses of Jews, sparing thosefamilies’ firstborn.

Avoiding chametz, orleavened grain, is an importantpart of Passover. This traditioncame about because the Jewsfleeing Egypt were in a hurryand didn’t have time to let theirbread rise. Unleavened bread, ormatzah, is eaten during the daysof the festival.

A Seder meal is held the firsttwo nights of Passover andfollows a series of rituals from abook called the Haggadah.Blessings are given, and specificfoods are eaten.

The story of the first Passoveris read from the Haggadah,prompted by the youngestperson asking a set of questions,beginning with “Why is thisnight different from all othernights?”

March’s Activities

Virginia Malerie & Anne Anne

Helen, Myra, & Katherine Ruth Ann Garrett & Helen

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