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Belmont Village of Westwood

January 2017

WestwoodManagement Team

James ArpExecutive Director

[email protected] KhatchatrianDirector of Nursing

[email protected] Berger

Sales and Marketing [email protected]

Stephanie ZeverinoCommunity Relations

[email protected] Castillo

Human Resources [email protected]

Alicia ThomasonActivity Programs Coordinator

[email protected]

Chris SchroederMemory Programs Coordinator

[email protected]

Jean Yves EtesseChef Manager

[email protected] Crosby

Dining Room [email protected]

Summer RosarioDining Room Manager

[email protected] MullinsBuilding Engineer

[email protected]

James’ Note

Hello 2017!Is it just me or does the year

2000 only seem like a couple ofyears ago? How in the world didwe manage to blow by 16 yearsso quickly?

Here’s an idea to slow downthe time blowing by ... well,maybe not slow it down, butenjoy it while it whizzes by: Getinvolved with people around you!Whether you join the Men’s Clubouting to play a round of Pool(men), go on an outing that youhaven’t tried before, join thatgame or new activity, attend alecture you’ve always been curiousabout, or simply invite a newresident to lunch or dinner, it’s allabout being social in 2017. Social,and involved.

Research tells us thatmaintaining social connectionsimproves well-being. In contrast,loneliness is not healthy as it candisrupt sleep, increase depressionand can elevate blood pressure(and all of that sounds grim). Let’s

face it, at Belmont Village we havea ton of things to do - and themajority of people moved in tostay social-- with one another. So,enjoy the time as it whizzes by,say ‘hello’ and be kind to oneanother. I’ll see you all out there,involved and trying to slow itdown, one year after another.Happy New Year!

~James

A Huge Thank You!Dear residents and family

members,Every year you give such agenerous amount to the EmployeeHoliday Appreciation Fund. Well,the 2016 gift was anotheroutstanding and mind blowingamount, and on behalf of all theStaff Members at Belmont Village,“Thank you for your generosity.”Everyone enjoyed the HawaiianChristmas themed holiday party,catered by Too Tasty Catering,with hilarious games, and tons ofraffle prizes. Thank you, again,residents and family members. Weappreciate you! ~ Staff Members

January ResidentBirthdays

11 Jim Myers12 Leah Fischer13 Arlene Meyerson14 Mike Hersch16 Pat Bleifer16 Marilyn Leifer20 Fred Perlstein22 Litta Khambata22 Roberta Nixon27 Robert Cotsen31 Bill Dowling

January Staff Birthdays3 Georgio De La Victoria7 Bijon Blackmon7 Judith Navarro9 Elvira Aguirre9 Indra Urban9 Brandy Scott11 Barbara Rispress19 Samuel Guzman Alvarez20 Christopher Rodriguez20 Kelly Alex20 Kayode Honvo21 Alyse Bauwin23 Laura Rios-Reyes24 Sheila Durbin25 Tanas Jackson27 Araceli Damas28 Diana Leon Bucio29 Ruyita Monzon29 Diana Shakhnazaryan29 Carolyn James

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Lakesha JeffersonCongratulations goes out to

Lakesha Jefferson! She has beenwith Belmont Westwood from dayone and has been going strongever since!

Lakesha works in theNeighborhood where shemaintains a person centeredattitude to everyone she meets.Lakesha is consistently a teamplayer and always gives 100%!

Aboveand

Sam GuzmanSam has been a team member

in the Neighborhood for over 3years! Sam is always willing tolend a hand to his fellowco-workers and spends his dayhaving great interactions with theresidents.

Sam helps give residents asmile on a day to day basis andencourages success. Make sure youcongratulate Sam on going theextra mile!

Chinese New Year!We will be celebrating the year of the rooster on Sunday, January

29th. We will have a traditional lion dance followed by a Chinese meal.

DRCS Health Hintsby Zara Khatchatrian

Thyroid DiseaseJanuary is National Thyroid

awareness month. The thyroid is asmall but powerful gland in yourneck. It produces hormones thatcontrol your metabolism, or theway your body uses energy. It alsoinfluences your heart rate, bodytemperature, bones, digestion andreproductive system. When thethyroid hormones get out ofbalance, it can have profoundeffect on your health. Ifundetected it could cause, highcholesterol, heart disease andinfertility.

There are three types of thyroidconditions 1) Hypothyroidism, anunder-active thyroid, doesn’tmake enough thyroid hormone.Some symptoms are fatigue,weight gain, low tolerance of cold,dry skin, forgetfulness. 2)Hyperthyroidism, an overactivethyroid, makes too much thyroidhormone. Some symptoms arenervousness, sweating, tremblinghands, irregular heartbeats,insomnia, muscle weakness. 3)

Thyroid nodules, often cause nosymptoms, but may cause lumpsin the neck. From thesenodules/lumps one mayexperience pain, swollen lymphnodes under the jaw, hoarseness,trouble swallowing. Fewer thanone in 10 nodules are cancerous,but any nodule should be checkedby your physician.

If you have any symptoms of athyroid disorder, see your doctor.Thyroid disorders can be treatedsuccessfully, usually withmedication or surgery. Please stopby your Wellness Center to discusswith the nurses staff if you needany assistance with setting up anappointment with your doctor.

Transitions SupportGroup, 1st and 3rd

Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.Aging... Health Concerns...

Family Challenges... RecentLoss...New to Belmont Village.Are you adjusting to physicalchanges in your life? Are therenew aches and illness? Do youwant a better relationship withsomeone you care about? Areyou adjusting to the death of aloved one? Join TransitionsSupport Group and connectwith others who can understandand offer their support. Nomatter what is happening inyour life, you are not alone.Others have been there and willhelp you on your way.

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: Scenic driveMonday: Doctor

appointments, local tripsTuesday: Doctor

appointments, Circle of Friendsouting

Wednesday: Doctorappointments, activity outing

Thursday: Doctorappointments, neighborhoodouting

Friday: Local tripsSaturday: Local tripsPlease sign up for activity

outings. Schedule your doctorappointments and othertransportation needs at theConcierge Desk.

ResidentCommittees &

Informational Chats

Chef’s Chat—Meets on the lastTuesday of the month inJosephine’s Kitchen, at 2 pm.

Resident Council—Meets onthe second Tuesday of themonth in the Screening Room,at 1:30 pm.

Activity & Movie Chat—Meets on the third Tuesday ofthe month in the ScreeningRoom, at 3:30 pm.

Welcome Committee—Hostsa Welcome Tea each month fornew residents.

January 2017LB Lobby JK Josephine's KitchenBP Bistro Patio CL Center for LearningTH Town Hall PL PoolSR Screening Room MBAGR Great Room Special Event

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew Year's Day 1

9:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Entertainment by Rabbi

Jason7:00 SR At the Movies

28:30 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 TH Glass Art3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR The Civil, Civil Society, Can we do

better? w/ Margot5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre

with Merle


10:00 TH Beginner Pilates11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion

1:30 TH Beading with Lyn2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:00 SR TV Series Viewing3:15 JK Transitions Support Group7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support

Group7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?12:30 LB Wednesday Outing:

Landmark Theatre1:00 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:00 CL Tech Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR “Who Am I?” Resident

Discussion Series1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Francesca

Sola7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Autobiography Writing

1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 CL Spanish3:00 CL Jeopardy7:00 SR At the Movies7:30 TH Shabbat with Rabbi Jerry

Cutler

710:00 TH Morning Stretch with

Sloan11:00 SR Ted Talks11:00 PL Garden Club1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

89:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 SR Armchair Astronomy11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Violin Recital by Mandell

Collection7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 SR History of National Park Series

continued w/John Sandbrook1:30 TH Clay with Kristen3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR The Civil, Civil Society, Can we do

better? w/ Margot5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle


10:00 TH Beginner Pilates11:00 SR Hearing Aid Technology

Presentation by Sharp Hearing1:30 SR Resident Council Meeting3:00 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support

Group


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:30 TH Glass Art2:00 SR Hearst Castle Presentation3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:00 CL Tech Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility10:30 LB Outing: LACMA11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:00 TH Drum Circle with Brad1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Steve Oliver7:00 SR At the Movies



1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 CL Spanish3:00 CL Jeopardy7:00 SR At the Movies

1410:00 TH Move ’n Groove with

Melinda11:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Marvin

Robinson7:00 SR At the Movies

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 168:30 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 TH Glass Art3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR The Civil, Civil Society, Can we do


with Merle



1:30 TH Beading with Lyn1:30 SR Adventures with Doug2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:00 SR TV Series Viewing3:15 JK Transitions Support Group7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support Group


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:00 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:00 CL Tech Assistance4:30 LB Wednesday Outing: Dinner

Outing Moun of Tunis7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Mark Cole7:00 SR At the Movies



1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 CL Spanish3:00 CL Jeopardy7:00 SR At the Movies

2110:00 TH Morning Stretch with

Sloan11:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Jordan

Preston7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 GR Art with Dela3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR The Civil, Civil Society, Can we do


with Merle



2:00 SR Tales from the Warner Brothers LotDocumentary

2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:30 TH Beading with Lyn7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support

Group


10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 LB Wednesday Outing: San

Antonio Winery11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?1:00 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:00 CL Tech Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies

Pygmalian Boutique 268:30 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Biographies with Merle1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Michael

Quest7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Autobiography Writing11:00 LB Men’s Club Outing:Q’s

Billards1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 CL Spanish3:00 CL Jeopardy7:00 SR At the Movies

2810:00 TH Move ’n Groove with

Melinda11:00 PL Garden Club11:00 SR Ted Talks

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Chinese New Year Lion

Dance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR The Civil, Civil Society, Can

we do better? w/ Margot5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre

with Merle


10:00 TH Beginner Pilates11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Chef’s Chat3:00 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s

Support Group

Resident ServicesMaintenance Services

Please see the receptionist orconcierge for a work order.

Concierge ServicesFor assistance with local

reservations and transportation,please see the concierge.

SalonLocated on the 2nd floor.

We are a full-service salon andlook forward to servicing all of

your needs. (310) 234-3039

MarketplaceToiletries, snacks, etc., forpurchase. Please see the

receptionist.

Dry CleaningPlease see the receptionist to

arrange for pickup and deliveryfrom an outside vendor.

PodiatristAvailable monthly. Please see

the concierge to arrange anappointment.

PT/OT/Speech TherapyAvailable in the CFLE (gym) on

the first floor. Please see aRehabCare therapist for an

appointment.

January Circle of Friends Outings

Jan 3rd: Have a tasty lunch at El Cholo in Santa Monica. Departsat 11:00am.

Jan 10th: See the jewelry at LACMA in the Beyond Bling: Jewelry fromthe Lois Boardman Departs at 1:30pm.

Jan 17th: Out to the Movies! TBAJan 24th: Check out the past at the Peterson Museum! Departs

at 1:30pm.Jan 31st: Take a look beneath the ocean at MOCA and experience Doug

Aitken’s underwater Pavilions. Departs at 1:00pm.

NewsNeighborhood

We had a great time ringing inthe holidays this year at ourannual Holiday party! We enjoyedamazing food, greatentertainment, and spent timewith friends and family. Many ofus got dressed up for the occasionand sported our holiday best!

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

The Circle of Friends had a busyHoliday filled month! We havespent time making decorations,gingerbread houses, bakingholiday treats, lighting themenorah each night of Hanukkah& spending time with volunteersfrom various schools in the area.One of the highlights was goingout for dinner and taking a tour ofthe holiday lights in the area!

New Class: BiographyThursdays at 11 a.m.

Whether it’s the unsung andunknown women who haveactually run for President of theUnited States, the world’s greatestromantic couples, legends likeRobin Hood or men and womenof all colors and ethnicbackgrounds who have been onthe cutting edge of pop culture,BIOGRAPHY tries to tackle thelives who have made an impacton how we live our lives today.

Armchair AstronomyJanuary 8th

Join us for a presentation onEarth’s Sun Effects: Beauty, Brawn,Boon, & Doom.

Men’s Club, FridayJanuary 27th, 11 a.m.

Men’s Club will be going to Q’sBilliards Club in West LA to shootpool, throw darts and have lunch.Sign up at Concierge today!

Tales From the WarnerBrothers Lot

Tales from the Warner BrothersLot is filmed 100% on the WB lotand reveals the history of thestudio from a business, creative,and industry perspective. Manyfamous actors and directors arefeatured in this film. Specialintroduction will be given byproducer Jeff Baker. Tuesday,January 24th at 2 p.m.

SpotlightResident

Alex Singer

Alexander Singer was born18 April 1928, in New York City,New York and is an Americandirector. He began his careerbehind the camera in 1951 as acinematographer on the shortdocumentary Day of the Fight,directed by his high schoolfriend, Stanley Kubrick. Singerhimself turned to directing adecade later with the film, ACold Wind in August. Althoughhe would direct other featurefilms, such as the Lee Van Cleefwestern, Captain Apache (1971),and Glass Houses (1972), a filmof the book which his wife,Judith Singer, wrote, the bulk ofSinger’s credits are in television.The long list of series to whichSinger has lent his directorialtalents include Dr. Kildare,Mission: Impossible, Alias Smithand Jones, Nakia, MacGyver, sixepisodes of The Monkees, andthree Star Trek series.

Village Scene

Chef and Sous Chef Lilli Diamond and Family Monday Night Football

Holiday Party Fun! Resident Monthly Birthday PartyChef’s Chat with Milkshake Tasting

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