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500 S. Winchester Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128 • Phone 408-984-4767 • Fax 408-984-0767
Belmont Village of San Jose
December 2013
Our Team
Scott AmbroseExecutive [email protected] AbayanDirector Resident Care [email protected] BurekBuilding [email protected] SpeedeCommunity [email protected] BulgerCommunity [email protected] SinghExecutive Director in [email protected] BessMemory Programs [email protected] MercadoActivity Programs [email protected] DominguezChef [email protected] VaughanHuman [email protected]
Scott’s CornerIn light of our entering the
“season of giving,” I began toresearch the history of giving indifferent faiths and civilizations.One of the interesting histories Idiscovered in a New York Timesarticle was that of the Jewishtradition of the “tzedakah” (aHebrew word that is translated as“charity” in English). In the OldTestament, the tzedakah was a boxthat was used to collect donationsto fund the repair of the FirstTemple in Jerusalem. Furtherunderstanding about this traditioncan be learned from the writingsof Maimonides, a preeminentmedieval Jewish philosopher andTorah scholar. Maimonides taughtthat there are “Eight Levels ofGiving” including the following:
• Giving an interest-free loanto a person in need; forminga partnership with a personin need; giving a grant to aperson in need; finding a jobfor a person in need; so longas that loan, grant,partnership, or job results inthe person no longer livingby relying upon others.
• Giving tzedakahanonymously to anunknown recipient via aperson (or public fund)which is trustworthy, wise,and can perform acts oftzedakah with your money ina most impeccable fashion.
• Giving tzedakahanonymously to a knownrecipient.
• Giving tzedakah publicly toan unknown recipient.
• Giving tzedakah before beingasked.
• Giving adequately after beingasked.
• Giving willingly, butinadequately.
• Giving “in sadness” - it isthought that Maimonideswas referring to givingbecause of the sad feelingsone might have in seeingpeople in need (as opposedto giving because it is areligious obligation; givingout of pity).
December BirthdaysResident Birthdays
Dec. 1 Nicole AmonDec. 4 Doria StantonDec. 5 Jack HitchcockDec. 7 Hal MandelDec. 8 Nancy WirtDec. 10 Marjorie CarpenterDec. 13 Ann LaTorreDec. 19 Eselia KochDec. 19 Anne SutherlandDec. 20 Julia ReeseDec. 22 Lorraine GulloDec. 24 Shirley ByleDec. 24 Jack GuioDec. 30 Irene FultonDec. 31 Barney Byle
December BirthdayLunch
Please join us onFriday, Dec. 27,at 11:30 a.m.,
in Josephine’s Kitchen.
Employee BirthdaysDec. 1 Margaret BulgerDec. 4 Erick AngelDec. 4 Patricia ReyesDec. 9 Erica ArandaDec. 9 Nhat-Ha NguyenDec. 9 Mary SanchezDec. 11 Mariela MoralesDec. 12 Jayson FernandezDec. 20 Christian RamirezDec. 21 Demetrio Diaz OrtizDec. 21 Delilah HaroDec. 26 William Colter IIIDec. 28 Scott AmbroseDec. 31 Crystal Vasquez
Scott’s Corner ContinuedAlthough I am not of Jewish
faith, as I read about tzedakah Icouldn’t help but think aboutways in which I could be morecharitable in my giving to those inneed. This holiday season, I wouldinvite each of us to look for waysin which we can participate in theseason of giving. I submit thatregardless of our physical orfinancial situation, we can findways to give to those around us.Whether it be through a kindword and a smile or a donation tothose in need, I am confident thatas we make the effort to give thisseason, we will not only bringhappiness to those in need but wewill see an increase of happinessin our own lives.
Happy Holidays,Scott
Welcome to BelmontVillage!
Nicole AmonBill ColesberryLinda LarsenEdna James
Annette (Wilma) ForresterArthur Messinger
Mary ZappiaJoseph Cardoza
Welcome WagonOrientation and Lunch
Join us onThursday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.
Orientation: 7 Fl.11:30 a.m. Luncheon:
Josephine’s Kitchen**All new residents and WelcomeCommittee members are invited
to lunch.
Christian Ramirez,Housekeeper
Employee of the MonthBelmont Village would like to acknowledge
Christian Ramirez as its Employee of the Monthfor the month of December. Christian is one ofour beloved housekeepers and has been a partof the Belmont Village family for two-and-a-halfyears. In her free time, Christian enjoysspending time with her family, hiking, bikeriding and being outdoors. Let’s all congratulateChristian for this well-deservedaccomplishment. Congratulations, Christian!
**Upcoming Eventsand Activities**
Christmas in the ParkLet’s get into the Christmas spiritby visiting Christmas in the Parkon Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Sign upat the front desk. Space is limited.
San Jose Christmas inthe Park
Belmont Village’s own Circle ofFriends and Neighborhooddesigned trees that will be
displayed in Christmas in thePark. Make sure to visit from
Nov. 23 to Jan. 1.
Holiday Party’Tis the Season
Please join us for great food andlive entertainment on Dec. 19,
5-7 p.m. in Josephine’s Kitchen.**All guests please RSVP with
the front desk by Dec.14**Space is limited.
Happy New Year!3...2...1...Happy New Year!!!
Let’s bring in the New Year with aNew Year’s Eve Countdown inJosephine’s Kitchen at 12 p.m.
**MBA EVENTS**
MBA MeetingMonday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m.
Town Hall
MBA ActivitiesRemember: All MBA activities are
underlined on the monthlycalendar.
Please see Ray Mercado, ActivityPrograms Coordinator,
for information on joining theMBA Club.
**Chef News**
Chef ChatTuesday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Town Hall
Crystal and Marcia
Chef Demo With JosueTuesday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m.
Town Hall
Josue Dominguez, Executive Chef
Calendar KeyGR=Great Room(First Floor)JK=Josephine’s
Kitchen (First Floor)LC=Learning Center
(Fifth Floor)CFLE=Center forLife Enhancement
(Fourth Floor)5th=Beauty Salon6th=Town Hall (TH)7th=Bistro
SpiritualOfferings
Catholic MassCatholic Service
Bible Study
Sunday Monday Tuesday1
9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Brain Trivia-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Movie Matinee-6th2:30 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Bingo-1st
2
9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Word Games-1st1:00 Shopping: CVS & Banks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st
3
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Singing the Classics-1st10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Chef Demo W/ Josue-6th6:30 Card Games-1st
8
9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Memory Card Game-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Movie Matinee-6th2:30 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Bingo-1st
9
9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Jenga-1st1:00 Shopping: CVS & Banks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st
10
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Singing the Classics-1st10:30 Uno Card Game-1st11:30 MBA Luncheon-7th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Blanket Making Craft-6th6:30 Card Games-1st
15
9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Brain Trivia-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Movie Matinee-6th2:30 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Bingo-1st
16
9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Word Games-1st1:00 Shopping: CVS & Banks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st
17
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Singing the Classics-1st10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Mind Your Mind-6th3:30 Dancercise-6th6:30 Card Games-1st
22
9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Memory Card Game-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Movie Matinee-6th2:30 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Bingo-1st
239:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Hot Chocolate by theFire-1st1:00 Shopping: CVS & Banks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:00 Circle of FriendsChristmas Concert-J/K6:30 Poker Night-1st
24
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Singing the Classics-1st10:30 Uno Card Game-1st1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Christmas CookieDecorating-6th6:30 Card Games-1st
29
9:30 Church Outings-O10:30 Brain Trivia-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O1:30 Scrabble-1st2:00 Movie Matinee-6th2:30 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Bingo-1st
30
9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Word Games-1st1:00 Shopping: CVS & Banks-O1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Coffee Chat-1st3:30 Math Minds-6th6:30 Poker Night-1st
319:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:00 Singing the Classics-1st10:30 Chef Chat-6th12:00 New Year’s EveCountdown-J/K1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Healthful Bites-6th3:00 Mind Your Mind-6th3:30 Dancercise-6th6:30 Card Games-1st
December 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
49:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Shopping- Walgreens &Banks-O11:00 Out to Lunch-O1:30 Book Club W/ Delilah-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Eloisa &Nancy-1st6:30 Blackjack-1st
5
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th11:30 Welcome Wagon-J/K1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/Alligator Performance-1st6:30 Card Games-1st
69:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Catholic Mass-6th1:00 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 YAHP Performance-1st2:30 Snacks in the GreatRoom-1st3:00 Bridge Class-7th3:00 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Card Games-1st
79:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: TraderJoe’s-O10:30 Sudoku-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Snack W/ Rick RekoonPerformance-1st7:00 Movie Night
119:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Shopping- Walgreens &Banks-O1:00 Out to Movies-O1:30 Music Appreciation W/Scott-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Eloisa &Nancy-1st6:30 Blackjack-1st
12
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th11:30 Men’s Luncheon-6th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/ CarolThorsen Performance6:30 Card Games-1st
139:30 Feel the Burn-6th1:00 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Benny BrussellPerformance-1st2:30 Snacks in the GreatRoom-1st3:00 Bridge Class-7th3:00 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Card Games-1st
149:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: Safeway-O10:30 Sudoku-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Snack W/ Bev on thePiano Performance-1st7:00 Movie Night
189:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Shopping- Walgreens &Banks-O10:30 Christmas in the Park-O1:30 Resident Meeting-6th2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Eloisa &Nancy-1st3:30 Ken SosaPerformance-J/K6:30 Blackjack-1st
19
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th10:30 Catholic Services-6th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/Kimberlye GoldPerformance-1st5:00 Holiday Party-J/K
209:30 Feel the Burn-6th1:00 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Gaylen GeorgePerformance-1st2:30 Snacks in the GreatRoom-1st3:00 Bridge Class-7th3:00 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Card Games-1st
21
9:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: Target-O10:30 Sudoku-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Furry Friends-1st7:00 Movie Night
Christmas 25
9:30 Feel the Burn-6th10:30 Shopping: Walgreens &Banks2:30 Balance Therapy-6th3:00 Stitch Circle W/ Eloisa &Nancy-1st3:30 FranciscoPerformance-J/K6:30 Blackjack-1st
26
9:30 Belmont Bootcamp-6th1:15 Bingo-6th2:30 Exercise Class-6th3:00 Wine & Cheese W/ YAHPPerformance-1st6:30 Card Games-1st
279:30 Feel the Burn-6th11:30 Birthday Luncheon-J/K1:00 Spanish Class W/Margaret-6th1:30 Circuit Training-4th2:00 Mark WatsonPerformance-1st2:30 Snacks-1st3:00 Bridge Class-7th3:00 Scenic Drive-O6:30 Card Games-1st
289:30 Senior Yoga W/Rachel-6th10:30 Shopping: DollarTree-O10:30 Sudoku-1st1:30 Scenic Drive-O2:30 Scenic Drive-O3:00 Snack W/ Angel theHarpist Performance-1st7:00 Movie Night
*** All Activities Are Subject toChange. Please See DailyCalendar for Changes. ***
All Designated MBA
Activities Are Underlined
in the Calendar
Past Highlights
Our Halloween costume winner, Daniel, and Marcia on Halloween
Circle of Friends News
We invite you to come hearsome beautiful holiday music. OnDec. 23 at 3 p.m, the Circle ofFriends Choir will performChristmas and seasonal favorites.Family and friends are invited toattend and cheer on their favoritesinger. For more information,please contact Nancy Bess [email protected] or at(408) 984-4767.
Neighborhood NewsCome visit the Belmont Village
Neighborhood tree at Christmasin the Park. The tree will bedisplayed until Jan 1, 2014.Neighborhood residents are veryexcited to go visit the tree filledwith ornaments they created.We will have outings to Christmasin the Park on Dec. 2 and 9.
DRCS NewsIt’s the holidays! Yum!It is that time of year again
when we start celebrating theholidays, and often, that meanseating all those delicious foodswe’ve come to expect and love inabundance. After all, we may onlyget them at this time of year.However, as one gets older, ourmetabolism slows and we don’tneed as much food to maintaingood health. Following are sometips to help you enjoy all thefabulous foods that the holidaysoffer, without experiencing theeffects that those foods can haveon you.
Continue to drink plenty ofwater. Water not only helps toflush toxins and cleanse the body,but it helps to make you feel full ifyou drink some prior to andduring the meal.
Avoid heavy meals, especially atnight. Instead of taking a nap aftera large indulgence of food, take astroll. It helps with digestion andjust feels good.
Maintain your sleep pattern.Often, we end up staying up muchlater than usual, but this can wearon the body and will make youfeel more fatigued during qualitytime with friends and relatives.
Watch the salt andcarbohydrate intake. Who doesn’tlove a good roll, or two? Enjoy alittle, but realize thatoverindulgence of both of thesethings can lead to pain and
swelling in joints and muscles.Lastly, enjoy the time you have
with friends and family duringthis special time! Qualityrelationships and sharing of ourlives is what it is all about and thisseason is a wonderful time toexperience that. Happy Holidays!
Resident ServicesFitness Center Hours
Monday-Friday8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Beauty Shop HoursWith Rachel
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Full-Service Salon
Including cuts (for men andwomen), color, shampoo, set,
permanents and manicures
Transportation
Daniel Rodriguez, Driver
Schedule transportation at theConcierge Desk. Transportation is a
first-come, first-served basis.**Mon. mornings, Tues. and
Thurs. are designated doctor days.
Angelica Banda, Driver
Belmont Village Scene
Pat and Connie Gary and Edie on a lunch outing The Bingo crowd
Tanisha, Alberta, Barney and Shirleyenjoying a trip to the donut shop
Anita and Eloisa gardeningPeggy enjoying an afternoon snack
500 S. Winchester BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95128
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