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THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE OF SAN JOSE
DECEMBER 2017
Hello Again! December ishere, bringing with it the closeof the 2017 year. December isthe month of celebrating,happiness, joy, gifts, familygatherings, food, candy, andhopefully to feel the peace andgoodwill that comes with theChristmas holiday.
December is the twelfth andfinal month of the Gregoriancalendar and the first month ofwinter. It derives its name fromthe Latin word decem, meaningten, as December was the tenthmonth of the oldest Romancalendar. The Winter Solstice,also known as Midwinter, occursaround December 21 or 22 eachyear in the Northernhemisphere, and June 20 or 21 inthe Southern Hemisphere. Itoccurs on the shortest day orlongest night of the year.
I want to take thisopportunity to give a bigTHANK YOU to Chef Lavell, andhis team for the fabulous feastthey prepared for Thanksgiving,and for all of the employees’dedication to their professionduring the holiday season.
I also want to ensure you areall aware of the upcoming
transition to our 3rdNeighborhood. Our goal is byopening a 3rd Neighborhood, itwill increase the efficiency of ourelevators, add spacing toJosephine’s Kitchen, and helpour dining room servers to bemore effective in performingtheir duties. This will also enableus to better serve all of ourresidents, and those that needadditional care due to cognitivedisabilities.
We hope to start thistransition by the end ofDecember 2017 and areestimating the completion of thework to be done by the end ofMarch 2018.
Here’s wishing you a MerryChristmas and a Happy NewYear! Belmont Village San Josewishes you lots of love, joy andhappiness. May your Christmassparkle with moments of love,laughter and goodwill, and maythe year ahead be full ofcontentment and joy for you,your loved ones, and yourfamily!
As always, thank you for yourcontinued support of BelmontVillage San Jose and our staff, aswe truly appreciate theopportunity to serve you andyour loved one.
Sincerely, Keith Payne,Executive Director
STAFF DIRECTORY
Keith PayneExecutive Director
[email protected] Deocares
Director Resident Care [email protected]
Jeffrey MartinezCommunity Relations
[email protected] Satulovsky
Community Relationsasatulovsky@
belmontvillage.comNancy Vaughan
Human [email protected]
Jon SimonsBuilding Engineer
[email protected] Fujii
Activity Program [email protected]
Jessica SandersMemory Program [email protected]
Lavell RenfroChef Manager
Back (L-R): Jon, Jessica, Lavell, Keith,Amanda Front (L-R): Nancy, Jeffrey,Gilda, Allyson
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
DEC BIRTHDAYSLet’s celebrate all of the birthdays on
Wednesday, December 27th, at11:30 AM in Josephine’s Kitchen
RESIDENTBIRTHDAYSDec 4 Genevieve IzquierdoDec 7 Hal MandellDec 7 Larry ThompsonDec 8 Milt WhittenDec 10 Marjorie CarpenterDec 10 Rose EtoDec 12 Bertha MoberlyDec 16 Maida ChangDec 26 Dorothy Washam
EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYSDec 1 Mi TangDec 4 Erick AngelDec 6 Odmaa LkhagvadorjDec 9 Dia CandidoDec 9 Mary AguilarDec 10 Thomas StinsonDec 10 Patrick GreenDec 15 Nenita DeLos ReyesDec 18 Chennilyn ButlerDec 21 Demetrio Diaz OrtizDec 21 Delilah PinedaDec 24 Jasper UbayDec 26 Ma Gina CullDec 29 Lavell Renfro
SUPPORT GROUPIf you have a loved one in our
Memory Programs, you areinvited to attend a Support
Group. These groups providea safe place for family
members and friends ofdementia residents to share
feelings, concerns andinformation.
Facilitated by Tami AnastasiaWednesday, December 20th
5:30pm-7:00pmTown Hall-6th Floor
No RSVP Needed
WELCOME WAGONThursday, December 7th
11:00AMJosephine’s Kitchen or
Neighborhood
Welcome to Belmont Village:Bea Christopher, Joy Nelson,
Cecil “Bud” Tilbury
RESIDENTS’HOLIDAY PARTYResidents and families, please
join us for some fun andChristmas cheer at the Annual
Residents Holiday Party!There will be music & delicious
food! Price for Guests: $15Friday, December 15th
Josephine’s Kitchen: Dinnerbuffet begins at 4:30 PMNeighborhood 2: 5:00 PMNeighborhood 1: 5:30 PM
Families please RSVP to theconcierge if you will be joining
your loved ones by 12/8
X-MAS BRUNCHMonday, December 25th
Josephine’s KitchenContinental Breakfast: 7a-9a
Brunch Buffet: 10:30a-1pPrice for Guests: $20
Please RSVP to the conciergeby 12/18
Congratulations to DannyBautista our Employee ofthe Month for December!
DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OFTHE MONTH
We would like to recognize Danny Bautistaas our exceptional Employee of the Month!
Danny is a great team player and helps any ofhis coworkers in need. He is a great caregiverand has dedicated nearly 10 years caring forour residents, whom he truly enjoys. In hisfree time he likes to play the ukulele and
watch the Hallmark Channel. Danny has beenmarried for 37 years and has two adult
children. Please join us in congratulatingDanny on this well-deserved recognition!
OUT AND
ABOUT
FANTASY OF LIGHTSThe Fantasy of Lights is Vasona
Park’s annual drive-throughholiday lights tradition. Everynight through the end of the
year, the park will betransformed with colorful
twinkling lights & holiday music.Wednesday, December 6th,
6:00 PM Departure
CHRISTMAS IN THEPARKJoin in on the fun for this familyoriented Christmas tradition of
lights, trees, and exhibits inDowntown San Jose’s Plaza de
Cesar Chavez.Wednesday, December 13th,
1:30 PM Departure
LUNCH AT MARIECALLENDER’SMarie Callender’s Restaurant &
Bakery is a family favoriteserving home-style meals &
famous pies.Wednesday, December 20th,
11:00 AM Departure
MOVIE THEATREOUTING
Let’s go out to the movies forsome popcorn & a good film!Wednesday, December 27thMovie, Time, & Location TBD
Outings for AL Residents
TOYS FOR TOTSLet’s join the U.S. Marine Corps
Toys for Tots Program thisholiday season and help bringjoy to a child in need! If you
would like to make a donation,please bring a NEW
UNWRAPPED toy to the 1STFLOOR DONATION BOX
through DECEMBER 15TH.Monetary donations are also
accepted. All donations will bedistributed to children in Santa
Clara County! Seehttp://toysfortots.org for details
ONE WARM COATCOAT DRIVE
Help keep local families warmthis winter by donating GENTLYUSED, UNWANTED COATS ormake a monetary donation to
the 1ST FLOOR COATCOLLECTION BOX throughDECEMBER 15TH. All coats
collected will be donated locallyto our neighbors in need! Visithttp://www.onewarmcoat.org
CHRISTMAS TREEDECORATINGDecorating the Christmas tree is
a favorite pastime for many.Let’s decorate together!
Friday, December 1st3:00 PM - 1st Floor
HOLIDAY ROOMSERVICE
This year on Thanksgiving &Christmas the kitchen will
provide free room service ofgourmet sandwiches for dinner.
BEAUTY SHOPTuesday: 9 am–12 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–2 pmFriday: 9 am–2 pmFull-Service Salon
including cuts (for men andwomen), color, shampoo, set,permanents and manicures.Stop by or call to make an
appointment:(408) 557-6725
DOCTORAPPOINTMENTTRANSPORTATION
Please schedule your doctor’sappointment with the concierge and
inform them if you would like toutilize the Belmont transportation.Transportation is on a first-come,
first-served basis Tuesdays andThursdays only. As a courtesy,please schedule appointments at
least 24 hours in advance.
FITNESS CENTERHOURS
The gym is openMonday-Friday
9:00 am–4:00 pmRehabCare: 408-241-3064
COMPLIMENTARYVALET PARKING
Please feel free to utilize ourcomplimentary valet parking and
ease the transition of your visit. Parkyour vehicle in our loading area infront of the community and have
the valet park your car.Monday-Friday
10am-6pm
Copyright © 2017 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved.
December 2017O Outing B Bistro-7th FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen-1st Floor ExerciseTH Town Hall-6th Floor OutingGR Great Room-1st Floor MBAG Gym-4th Floor
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
19:15 GR Chair Massages (9:15-10:45a)9:30 O Shopping: Trader Joe’s9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:10 B Recitation of the Rosary10:30 B Catholic Mass
1:15 B Bingo1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Mike Osborn Performs3:00 GR Christmas Tree Decorating6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
210:00 GR Pondering Puzzles1:00 TH Zumba Dance Exercise
with Divina1:30 O Walking Club2:00 GR Hole in One Golfing3:00 JK Deborah Choe on the
Piano6:00 GR Card Games
39:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video10:30 JK Girl Scouts Perform (30
mins)2:00 B Ceramics Class2:15 O Scenic Drive3:00 GR Sing-A-Long with Eldersong6:00 GR Bingo
49:30 O Shopping: Target9:30 B Let’s Get Fit
10:00 B Holiday Crafting Fun1:00 G Fitness Fun1:30 B Current Events w/Warren3:00 B Meditation Monday6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
59:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Wellness Chat
w/Jason3:00 B Book Club Meeting6:00 GR Card Games
69:30 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 O Wellness Walk w/Jason10:00 B Brain Games w/Allyson
1:30 B Activity Chat with Allyson2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 B Holiday Crafting Fun6:00 O Fantasy of Lights at Vasona
Park Outing6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 TH Movie Night
79:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 GR Bridge Game10:10 B Recitation of the Rosary10:30 B Catholic Services11:00 JK New Resident Lunch
1:30 B The Joy of Telling Your Story withDanni Burton
2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Teagan Moore6:00 GR Card Games
89:30 O Shopping: Kohl’s9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Chef Chat with Lavell1:15 B Bingo1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Brad Bryant Performs6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
910:00 GR Pondering Puzzles1:00 TH Zumba Dance Exercise
with Divina1:30 O Walking Club2:00 GR Hole in One Golfing3:00 JK Mark Watson Performs6:00 GR Card Games
109:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video2:15 O Scenic Drive3:15 JK Arya Music Studio
Recital6:00 GR Bingo
119:30 B Let’s Get Fit9:30 O Shopping: Target
10:00 B Holiday Crafting Fun1:00 B Ceramics Class1:00 G Fitness Fun2:00 B Current Events w/ Warren3:00 B Meditation Monday6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown 129:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Wellness Chat
w/Jason3:00 B Book Club Meeting6:00 GR Card Games
139:30 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 O Wellness Walk w/Jason10:00 B Brain Games w/Allyson1:30 O Outing to Christmas in the Park2:30 G Fitness Fun6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 B Movie Night
149:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 GR Bridge Game10:10 B Recitation of the Rosary10:30 B Catholic Services
1:30 B The Joy of Telling Your Story withDanni Burton
2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Kimberlye
Gold6:00 GR Card Games
159:30 O Shopping: Marshall’s9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!1:15 B Bingo1:30 G Fitness Fun4:30 JK Resident’s Holiday Party
(4:30-6:30p)6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
1610:00 GR Pondering Puzzles1:00 TH Zumba Dance Exercise with
Divina1:30 O Walking Club2:00 JK Charlie’s Angels Square
Dance Performance2:00 GR Hole in One Golfing3:00 GR Furry Friends Visit6:00 GR Card Games
179:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video2:00 B Ceramics Class2:15 O Scenic Drive3:15 JK Ayami Takahashi
Students Piano Recital6:00 GR Bingo
189:30 B Let’s Get Fit9:30 O Shopping: Target
10:00 GR Complimentary Holiday GiftWrapping (10a-1p)
1:00 G Fitness Fun1:30 B Current Events w/ Warren3:00 B Meditation Monday6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
199:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 B Healthy Eating Habits with NancyGraves
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:30 B Nutrition Bingo with Nancy Graves2:30 B Wellness Chat w/Jason3:00 B Book Club Meeting3:30 JK Early Dinner for Residents
(3:30-5:30p)6:30 JK Employee Holiday Party
209:30 B Let’s Get Fit!9:30 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks
10:00 B Brain Games w/Allyson10:00 O Wellness Walk w/Jason11:00 O Lunch at Marie Callender’s
2:30 G Fitness Fun3:30 JK Ken Sosa Performs6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 B Movie Night
Winter Solstice 219:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 GR Bridge Game10:10 B Recitation of the Rosary10:30 B Catholic Services
1:30 B The Joy of Telling Your Story withDanni Burton
2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Eddie
Williams6:00 GR Card Games
229:30 B Let’s Get Fit!1:15 B Bingo1:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Paulette ReNee Performs6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
2310:00 GR Pondering Puzzles1:00 TH Zumba Dance Exercise
with Divina1:30 O Walking Club2:00 GR Hole in One Golfing3:00 JK Jess Bautista Performs6:00 GR Card Games
Christmas Eve 249:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video2:15 O Scenic Drive3:00 GR Sing-A-Long with Eldersong6:00 GR Bingo
New Year’s Eve 319:30 O Church Outing
10:00 B Exercise Video11:00 JK New Year’s Eve Party Greg Taylor Performs
2:15 O Scenic Drive6:00 GR Bingo
Christmas 259:30 B Exercise Video
10:30 JK Christmas Brunch(10:30am-1pm)
3:00 JK Mike & Mandy ChristmasPerformance
6:00 GR Poker Night6:15 TH Movie Night
269:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne1:15 B Bingo2:30 B Wellness Chat
w/Jason3:00 B Book Club Meeting6:00 GR Card Games
279:30 B Let’s Get Fit!9:30 O Shopping: Walgreens & Banks
10:00 O Wellness Walk w/Jason10:00 B Brain Games w/Allyson11:30 JK Birthday Luncheon1:00 O Movie Theatre Outing2:30 G Fitness Fun6:00 GR Blackjack6:15 TH Movie Night
289:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 GR Bridge Game10:10 B Recitation of the Rosary10:30 B Catholic Services
1:30 B The Joy of Telling Your Story withDanni Burton
2:30 G Fitness Fun3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Young
at Heart6:00 GR Card Games
299:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Resident Meeting1:15 B Bingo1:30 G Fitness Fun6:00 GR Card Games6:15 TH Movie Night
Bistro Reserved (1-5p) 3010:00 GR Pondering Puzzles1:00 TH Zumba Dance Exercise
with Divina1:30 O Walking Club2:00 GR Hole in One Golfing6:00 GR Card Games
WHEN FACINGDEATHWhen Facing Death is a series of
three 90-minute classes that focuson the unique experience of
companioning someone who isapproaching the end of their life
or preparing for it. BelmontVillage & Suncrest Hospice arehappy to provide these classes aspart of their lecture series. Eachclass provides information everyfamily caregiver should know,
including practical tips for copingwith loss. The classes are providedin a caring environment offeringemotional and peer support as
well as helpful information. Eachof these classes is free and open to
the community.
Classes led by:Shawanda Powell, MSW
Charlotte BearRev. Sidney Capillas
with Suncrest Hospice SocialServices
RSVP to [email protected]
Before Loss - Wed., Oct 25thDuring Loss - Wed., Nov 29th
After Loss - Wed., Dec 13th6:00 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 6th Floor
Light refreshments will be provided.
COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPINGNeed someone to help you wrap your gifts this year? Not to worry,
Belmont Village community partners, Cloverleaf Care & CaringTransitions, will be providing FREE gift wrapping for all residents,
family members, & staff!
Date: Monday, December 18thTime: From 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: 1st Floor - Great Room
We will also provide some extra holiday cheer with hot cocoa,cookies, & festive music! Please see Allyson or Amanda if you
have questions
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
DECEMBER OUTINGSPlease contact Jessica Sanders
regarding these outings• Monday, December 4th:
Movie Theatre Outing -“Wonder Wheel” - OnConey Island in the 1950s, alifeguard tells the story of amiddle-aged carouseloperator and hisbeleaguered wife.
• Wednesday, December 6th:Lunch at Hukilau Restaurant- Feel the warmth of theislands with our casuallaid-back atmosphere,Hawaiian music and flavorsof the islands.
• Monday, December 11th:Fantasy of Lights at VasonaPark - Take a tour of thisnight time spectacular.
• Monday, December 18th:Christmas in the Park - Let’stake a look at ourcommunities beautiful treedisplayed at the park.
Marge, Bea, & Lou at Grill ‘EmRestaurant
Maida, Bud, & Don enjoying theirlunch outing
HEALTH & WELLNESS
By: Gilda Deocares, LVNIt’s that time of the year
again! The holidays are here, andunfortunately so is flu season.Influenza season beginssometime in the late fall, usuallypeaks over the winter, andbegins to wane in the spring.The influenza virus is acontagious respiratory illnessthat can infect the throat, nose,and possibly the lungs. As ourimmune defenses decline withage, those over 65 and older areat a greater risk forcomplications including sinusand ear infections, bacterialpneumonia, and worsening ofchronic conditions such asasthma, diabetes, or congestiveheart failure.
The flu is spread mainly bydroplets, for instance when aperson sneezes, coughs, or talks.The flu can also be spread whena person touches a surface orobject that has the flu viruses,then touches their own nose ormouth. In fact, you could passthe flu to someone before youare even aware you are sick.However, people are typicallymost contagious in the first 3-4days after becoming ill. Signsand symptoms of the flu includefever, sore throat, cough, stuffyor runny nose, headache, bodyor muscle ache, and fatigue.
The best way to prevent the
flu is to get vaccinated. Fluvaccines are updated eachseason to keep up with the virusas it changes to ensure the bestprotection against influenza. TheCDC also recommends takingpreventive actions, includingstaying away from people whoare sick, frequent hand washing,and covering coughs andsneezes. Take theserecommended steps to have ahappy and healthy holidayseason!
MEET NANCYGRAVES, BELMONTVILLAGE DIETITIAN
Please take advantage of thisexclusive opportunity to meet
Mrs. Graves and get someexpert health advice!
Tuesday, December 19thBistro-7th Floor
• 10:00 am - Healthy EatingHabits and The Impact ofAntioxidant Rich Foods onYour Body
• 1:30 pm - Nutrition BINGO
NEW YEAR’S EVEPARTY!It’s the last party of the year!
Say goodbye to 2017 andhello 2018! Piano Performance
by Greg TaylorSunday, December 31st
11:00 AM Luncheon12:00 PM CountdownJosephine’s Kitchen
Please RSVP to the concierge12/24
ACCUSHIELDVisitors & Residents:
The Accushield Sign-in Systemreplaces the paper sign-in log(s) at
the front of Senior LivingCommunities and in its placeutilizes a touchscreen, badge
printing Tablet to sign-in familiesand friends and confirm receipt of
required credentials from third-partyhealthcare providers and other
vendors working in senior livingcommunities. We kindly ask that allresidents and guests sign in and outat the front desk. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to reach
out to Keith or Allyson
EMPLOYEEAPPRECIATIONFUNDDear Residents & Families, As theHolidays approach, many of you
would like to show the employees ofBelmont Village your appreciation
for all of the hard work they dothroughout the year. As you know,we do not tip the staff, but everyyear at this time we establish an
Employee Appreciation Fund that isfunded by the generous donations ofResidents & Families. The amount
that you can contribute will begreatly appreciated by the staff as ithelps bring them a brighter holiday.If you are able to contribute, pleasemake checks payable to “BelmontVillage.” If possible, please turn inyour contributions to the office onthe 4th floor by 12/14/17. We wishyou & your family the very best this
holiday season.
BELMONT VILLAGE SCENE
Nancy, Alexis, & Carmen dressed upfor Halloween
Mary & Barbara at the Halloween Party Meg & Keith dressed up in the spiritof Halloween
Yvonne & Lorraine shopping at thePaparazzi Jewelry Bar
Angela & Bogie celebrated VeteransDay
November wreath making fun!
500 S Winchester BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95128
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