Belmont Village of West Lake · PDF file · 2016-08-05Belmont Village of West Lake Hills March 2016 Our Team Executive Director ... the beautiful, moving portraits. ... songs Oh,

4310 Bee Cave Road • West Lake Hills, TX 78746 • Tel 512-347-1700 • Fax 512-347-1701

Belmont Village of West Lake Hills

March 2016

Our TeamExecutive DirectorDonna Hermann

[email protected]. of Resident Care Services

Tina [email protected]

Director of Memory CareProgramming

Margaret [email protected]

Activity Program CoordinatorLucinda Farrah

[email protected] Resource Generalist

Jessica [email protected]

Chef ManagerMike Cross

[email protected] Relations

Zachary [email protected]

Community RelationsJeana Hinch

[email protected] Engineer

Joseph [email protected]

From the Director

Donna Hermann - Executive Director

With heartfelt appreciation, wewish to thank you - our veterans,spouses and families – as well asWest Lake Hills Mayor LindaAnthony and photographerThomas Sanders – forcontributing to the success ofBelmont Village West Lake Hills’Portraits of Service project.

We were also pleased to havereceived Austin Mayor SteveAdler’s proclamation which readsas follows;

WHEREAS, the AmericanHeroes: Portraits of Serviceproject recognizes veterans fromall service periods, branches andranks who reside at BelmontVillage West Lake Hills for theirselfless service to our country; and

WHEREAS, the AmericanHeroes: Portraits of Serviceproject uses portrait photographycombining art and history tocapture the compelling servicestories of these resident veteransoffering an everyman perspective

to a piece of American History;and

WHEREAS, the AmericanHeroes: Portraits of Serviceproject permanently displays thecompelling stories and iconicportraits with the AmericanHeroes: Portraits of Serviceexhibit, honoring these veteransfor years to come;

Therefore, I, Steve Adler, Mayorof the City of Austin, herebyproclaim February 17, 2016 asAmerican Heroes: Portraits ofService Days in Austin, Texas.

I invite you to visit our newlyinstalled gallery on the third floor.Please take a few moments to viewthe beautiful, moving portraits.We offer our heartfelt thanks toour residents who have servedtheir country, in World War II,Korea, and beyond.

It’s hard to believe but Easterwill soon be here! We would liketo invite you, your familymembers and friends to join usEaster Sunday for a deliciousplated brunch. Chef Mike isputting the final touches on atasty menu for all to enjoy.

Welcome Spring and HappyEaster!

Warm Wishes, Donna

Mark Your Calendar

First Wednesday1:00 Blood Pressure Clinic

First Thursday2:00 Assisted Living Activities

Forum

Second Tuesday2:00 Resident Council

Second Wednesday11:30 Ladies’ Lunch - Family

members are invited to be ourguest for this fun monthly event.

Fourth Wednesday11:30 Men’s Lunch - Family

members are invited to be ourguests at this fun monthly event.

Fourth Wednesday5:30 New Resident and FamilyWelcome Orientation & Social6:30 Families Together Memory

Care Support Group

Last Friday12:00 Birthday Party Luncheon

2:00 Chat with the Chef

Every Thursday10:30 Bob Appel: The Singing

Cowboy. All residents areinvited to visit their neighbors in

the Neighborhood for thisweekly event.

Nature’s GreatestEvents: Video Series

Fridays at 1:00 inTown Hall

This series looks at how seasonalchanges cause shifting weather

patterns and ocean currents,creating the conditions forspectacular wildlife events.

March 4thThe Great Melt

March 11thThe Great Salmon Run

March 18thThe Great Migration

March 25thThe Great Tide

New ActivityMini-Golf

Mondays at 10:30 inTown Hall

It’s time to dust off those putters!Join fellow residents every

Monday morning for a friendlygame of golf in Town Hall.

Prizes will be awarded to the bestgolfer each Monday.

Armchair AstronomyLecture

Tuesday, March 15th

6:00 pmMars Geology: Rocks, Rills, and

Residues

MARCH

1818: Often considered the first

science fiction novel, Mary Shelley’s

“Frankenstein; or, The Modern

Prometheus” is published.

1872: Yellowstone becomes

America’s—and the world’s—first

national park.

1889: Named for its designer, the

Eiffel Tower is dedicated in Paris.

Reaching nearly 1,000 feet, it was the

world’s tallest man-made structure.

1931: An act of Congress makes

“The Star-Spangled Banner” the

official national anthem of the

United States.

1943: The musical “Oklahoma!”

debuts on Broadway, featuring the

songs “Oh, What a Beautiful

Mornin’” and “The Surrey With the

Fringe on Top.” The show’s

history-making run would last more

than 15 years.

1959: The Barbie doll debuts at the

American Toy Fair in New York City.

1961: President John F. Kennedy

issues an executive order establishing

the Peace Corps.

1963: The TV soap opera

“General Hospital” premieres.

The daytime drama is the

longest-running American soap

opera still in production.

1995: After 232 days and a canceled

World Series, the longest strike in

Major League Baseball

history ends.

2010: Kathryn Bigelow becomes

the first woman to win an Oscar

for best director for her film

“The Hurt Locker.”

Celebrating the Irish

Inishfree School of Irish Dance

Wednesday, March 16th

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Please join friends and

neighbors for traditional Irishfood, music, and dance.

New ResidentWelcome Party

Thursday, March 31st4:00 - 5:00 pm

Please come down to the GreatRoom the last Thursday of eachmonth for our New ResidentWelcome Party.

In conjunction with our weeklyHappy Hour, we will be meetingand getting to know residents whohave just moved into ourcommunity. Please come to get toknow a little about them and tohelp make them feel welcome.

Everybody’s Irish!Many Americans celebrate St.

Patrick’s Day with moreenthusiasm than much of Ireland,itself, so enjoy these bits of Irishwit and wisdom as you celebrateon March 17:

“May your glass be ever full,may the roof over your head bealways strong, and may you be inheaven half an hour before thedevil knows you’re dead.”

—Irish toast“May you always walk in

sunshine. May you never want formore. May Irish angels rest theirwings right beside your door.”

—Irish Blessing“Here’s to me, and here’s to

you, and here’s to love andlaughter—I’ll be true as long asyou, and not one moment after.”

—Irish toast“May you live as long as you

want, and never want as long asyou live.”

—Irish Blessing“Here’s to a long life and a

merry one. A quick death and aneasy one. A pretty girl and anhonest one. A cold beer—andanother one!”

—Irish toast

Birthday PartyLuncheon

Friday, March 25th

12:00 Noon

All Residents WithBirthdays in March Are

Invited to a SpecialBirthday Luncheon. You

May Bring One GuestFree of Charge.

Please RSVP by Feb. 24

Resident Birthdays!03/04 Bob Hamilton03/05 Bernie Bernhard03/06 Evelyn Daniel03/13 Howard Radwin03/14 Rob Routh03/21 Peggy Newby03/30 Lee Ross03/30 Hugh Peterson

Happy Birthday toOur Staff MembersEmployee Birthdays!

03/10 Adriana Pena03/12 Beth Hathaway03/29 Moncklin Wilson

March 2016TH Town Hall PR 1st Floor Parlor Love Your SpiritGR Great Room WC Wellness Center RSVP for TransportationBT Bistro NH NeighborhoodJK Josephine's Kitchen Love Your BodyOT Outing (MUST RSVP) Love Your Mind

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Scattergories

1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the

Grandeur and History ofOur National Parks

7:00 TH Movie

210:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman1:00 WC Blood Pressure Clinic2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Iconic Old Time Radio

Shows7:00 TH Movie

310:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 NH Bob Appel: The Singing

Cowboy10:30 TH Eye See Well

1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 TH Assisted Living Activity Forum3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient

Mesoamerica Revealed4:00 GR Live Music Happy Hour7:00 TH Movie

410:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s

Exercise1:00 TH Nature’s Greatest Events: The

Great Melt2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie

510:00 TH Trivia with Roger10:30 TH Group Crossword

1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive(Sign Up at the FrontDesk)

3:00 TH Bingo7:00 TH “Land Girls” TV Series

68:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live

Broadcast11:00 TH Church with Chaplain

Gloria1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping

(Must RSVP)3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room7:00 TH Movie

710:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Mini-Golf

1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 BT Bridge2:00 PR Poker3:00 TH Lecture: Listen to and

Understand Great Music7:00 TH Movie


1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service2:00 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the


7:00 TH Movie

910:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Ladies' Lunch

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Iconic Old Time Radio

Shows7:00 TH Movie


Cowboy10:30 TH Sports & Health Trivia

1:30 OT Grocery Shopping3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient




Great Salmon Run2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie













Grandeur and History of OurNational Parks

6:00 TH Armchair Astronomy Lecture:Mars Geology - Rocks, Rills,& Residues

1610:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 GR Celebrating the Irish -- Folk Music with

Barbara Saizan4:00 GR Inishfree School of Irish Dance

Performance5:30 TH New Resident and Family Orientation7:00 TH Movie







Great Migration2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie









1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge3:00 TH Lecture: Listen to and





3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy7:00 TH Movie

2310:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Men’s Lunch

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Route 66: Armchair Travel

Down America’s OriginalHighway

7:00 TH Movie





2510:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s Exercise12:00 JK Birthday Party Luncheon1:00 TH Nature’s Greatest Events: The

Great Tide2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie




Happy Easter! 278:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live

Broadcast10:30 JK Easter Brunch Begins11:00 TH Church with Chaplain Gloria

1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping (MustRSVP)

3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room7:00 TH Movie




2910:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Scattergories11:15 OT Music at the Blanton: Luisa

Nardini & Early Music Ensemble1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the Grandeur

and History of Our NationalParks

7:00 TH Movie




7:00 TH Movie

3110:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword10:30 NH Bob Appel: The Singing

Cowboy1:30 OT Grocery Shopping3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient

Mesoamerica Revealed4:00 GR New Resident Welcome Party &

Live Music Happy Hour7:00 TH Movie

March 2016TH Town Hall PR 1st Floor Parlor Love Your SpiritGR Great Room WC Wellness Center RSVP for TransportationBT Bistro NH NeighborhoodJK Josephine's Kitchen Love Your BodyOT Outing (MUST RSVP) Love Your Mind

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday




7:00 TH Movie

210:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman1:00 WC Blood Pressure Clinic2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Iconic Old Time Radio

Shows7:00 TH Movie



1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 TH Assisted Living Activity Forum3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient




Great Melt2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie












1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service2:00 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the


7:00 TH Movie

910:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Ladies' Lunch

2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 TH Iconic Old Time Radio

Shows7:00 TH Movie







Great Salmon Run2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie













Grandeur and History of OurNational Parks

6:00 TH Armchair Astronomy Lecture:Mars Geology - Rocks, Rills,& Residues


2:00 GR Chorus Rehearsal3:00 GR Celebrating the Irish -- Folk Music with

Barbara Saizan4:00 GR Inishfree School of Irish Dance

Performance5:30 TH New Resident and Family Orientation7:00 TH Movie







Great Migration2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie









1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge3:00 TH Lecture: Listen to and





3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy7:00 TH Movie

2310:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Trivia with Lucinda11:00 TH Hangman11:30 TH Men’s Lunch



7:00 TH Movie





2510:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s Exercise12:00 JK Birthday Party Luncheon1:00 TH Nature’s Greatest Events: The

Great Tide2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:00 PR Poker2:00 BT Bridge7:00 TH Movie




Happy Easter! 278:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live

Broadcast10:30 JK Easter Brunch Begins11:00 TH Church with Chaplain Gloria

1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping (MustRSVP)

3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room7:00 TH Movie




2910:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Scattergories11:15 OT Music at the Blanton: Luisa

Nardini & Early Music Ensemble1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Lecture: Explore the Grandeur

and History of Our NationalParks

7:00 TH Movie




7:00 TH Movie

3110:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword10:30 NH Bob Appel: The Singing

Cowboy1:30 OT Grocery Shopping3:00 Lecture - Maya to Aztec: Ancient

Mesoamerica Revealed4:00 GR New Resident Welcome Party &

Live Music Happy Hour7:00 TH Movie

CELEBRATING OURSTAFF

AdrianaRodriquez-Pena

Employee of the Month

We AppreciateAdriana Because:

• She is dedicated, honest,and punctual--she lovesher job.

• She is always happy to helpand does it with a smile onher face.

• She jumps in when neededand works hard to makesure her residents are happyand her coworkers aresuccessful.

• She is always cheerful,friendly, and welcoming.

• She can be counted on togo above and beyond everysingle day.

Extra MileKaren Lozano-Lopez

Extra Mile Winner

Thank you, Karen, for going theExtra Mile!

We really appreciate you.

Easter BrunchSunday, March 27th

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Chef Mike Cross will bepreparing a wonderful EasterBrunch for our residents and

family members. Please join usfor this special holiday

celebration.RSVP to the concierge to reserve

your seating time.

Wit & Wisdom“My friends, love is better thananger. Hope is better than fear.

Optimism is better than despair.So let us be loving, hopeful and

optimistic. And we’ll changethe world.”

—Jack Layton“I can’t change the direction of thewind, but I can adjust my sails to

always reach my destination.”—Jimmy Dean

“When we are no longer able tochange a situation, we are

challenged to change ourselves.”—Viktor E. Frankl

“Miracles happen every day;change your perception of what amiracle is and you’ll see them all

around you.”—Jon Bon Jovi

Circle of Friends:The Hills are Alive, with the

Sound of Music! Our muchanticipated trip to the Bass Hallperformance of The Sound ofMusic was enjoyed by many ofour Belmont Village residents andfamily members. It was a busy andfun-filled Saturday afternoonouting. We were pleased to have 4resident daughters join our fun.Special thanks to family membersBeth Bernhard, Elizabeth Morris,Gail Goodman and Kaye Youngfor accompanying us on thismusical adventure.

February also marked our 2nd“Families Together” speaker serieshosted by Margaret DeVinney,educating all with “Dementia101.” Please mark your calendarsand plan to join us onWednesday, March 23rd, from6:30-7:30pm as we continue our“Dementia 101” series with aninteractive experience on what itfeels like to live impaired.

Our February 4th Circle ofFriends Open House was a hugesuccess! We LOVED hostingvisitors from “The Gathering” asthey joined us for a full day inCircle of Friends. A friendlyreminder, we welcome family andfriends to join us anytime.

Finally, we are getting ready forspring. Bernie Bernhard is leadingour new Garden Club as we moveoutside with our spring plantingprojects. All gardeners welcome aswe add spring color in and aroundBelmont Village.

Neighborhood News:Please welcome our two

friendly faces next time you are inthe neighborhood. Lynda Molinajoins our team having justcompleted her Recreation Therapydegree. Lynda is high energy withlots of fun and fresh ideas to bringto our residents. Julie Retersdorfalso joins us as she completes herdegree. Julie is a retired RN andWestlake mom who is changinghats and moving into memorycare activities. Julie is thrilled tobe assisting here at BelmontVillage as she loves serving thosein her own neighborhood.

Our Wednesday outingscontinue with great success! Weare becoming frequent visitors atThe Laura Bush Library or “Laura’sLibrary” are we fondly call it. Wehave also made stops at Starbucksfor hot chocolate, and JuiceLandfor fruit smoothies, as we enjoyour glorious scenic drives aroundAustin.

Lastly, when you stop by to seeus in the neighborhood, be sure towear your workout shoes and joinour fun. We are getting physical inMarch as we bowl, parachute andvolley. Come join our fun andprepare to move!

NURSES’ CORNERWarning Signs of a

Heart AttackSome heart attacks are sudden

and intense-the “movie heartattack,” where no one doubtswhat’s happening. But mostheart attacks start slowly, withmild pain or discomfort. Oftenpeople affected aren’t surewhat’s wrong and wait too longbefore getting help. Here aresigns that can mean a heartattack is happening.

Chest discomfort thatoriginates in the center of thechest lasting more than a fewminutes or that goes away andcomes back. It can feel likeuncomfortable pressure,squeezing, fullness or pain.

Upper body discomfort thatincludes pain in your arms, theback, neck, jaw or stomach.Women are more likely toexperience chest pain withnausea, vomiting, back orjaw pain.

Shortness of breath with orwithout chest discomfort.

Other signs may includebreaking out in a cold sweat,nausea or light headedness.

Calling 9-1-1 is almost alwaysthe fastest way to get lifesavingtreatment. Even if you’re notsure it’s a heart attack, have itchecked out.

The Goodmans at the Unveiling Lee & Yarely -- Fat Tuesday Don & Joseph -- Men’s Lunch

The men’s court -- Hodgie, Bob, andSam

The King & Queen of Hearts -- Samand Natalie

The Ladies’ Court -- Natalie, Peggie,and Lee

4310 Bee Cave RoadWest Lake Hills, TX 78746

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Belmont Village of West Lake · PDF file · 2016-08-05Belmont Village of West Lake Hills March 2016 Our Team Executive Director ... the beautiful, moving portraits. ... songs Oh,