455 E. Angeleno Avenue • Burbank, CA 91501 • Phone 818-972-2405 • Fax 818-972-2419

Belmont Village of Burbank

July 2017

OUR TEAM:Mary Jane RodriguezExecutive Director(818) 972-2405 ext. 102mjrodrig@belmontvillage.comJeff BraineActivity Programs Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 104jbraine@belmontvillage.comJuan ChavezChef Manager(818) 972-2405 ext. 106Jaime LayloBuilding Engineer(818) 972-2405 ext. 105jlaylo@belmontvillage.comLeslie BrownHuman Resources Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 103Tammy CooperDir. of Resident Care(818) 972-2405 ext. 109tcooper@belmontvillage.comRosann PattersonMemory Program Coord.(818) 972-2405 ext. 111rpatterson@belmontvillage.comMichelle SucillonCommunity Relations(818) 972-2405 ext. 145

From the ExecutiveDirector

Welcome to July!I know with everything going

on in Washington, D.C., thesedays, whether you’re conservative,liberal or in between, it can bedepressing. Recently, my eldestgrandson, Nolan, was completelybored as his parents werewatching one of the politicalhearings taking place on the news.He asked why his parents were“taking over his cartoons” and,furthermore, was adamant that itwas one of his grandpas who wasseated at the desk facing all of“those” people. The last remarkwas a little distressing for myhusband (to say the least!);however, we thought we wouldtake the opportunity and turn thecurrent negative commentscoming out of mom and dad’smouth and replace them withhow wonderful our country is!

Condensing over 200 years to a30-minute conversation tooksome doing, with 10 minutes ofthe 30 discussing GeorgeWashington’s wooden teeth. I

found that I was actually feelingbetter myself! The reflectionhelped us put all that is currentlygoing on into a broaderperspective, so much so thatNolan is now planning a verygrand 4th of July celebration withhis grandpa as “Uncle Sam,” beingthat “he was on television gettingyelled at, and all.”

As we approach this 4th of Julyholiday, and if you are having anydifficulty finding your own“patriotism,” I encourage you tohave a conversation with a smallchild. You will be singing “You’rea Grand Old Flag” in no time!

Have a grand “4th” and awonderful July everyone!

Mary Jane

Resident July Birthdays1 Bob Freiberger10 Jacob Libby10 Jean Wilkinson17 Arlene Hoffman17 Dorothy Lew17 Gail Lovell22 Carole Londelius28 Felice Atencio

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

FRIDAY, JULY 21st,11:30am, TOWN HALL

Employee Birthdays1 Chin Hiransomboon7 Nadia Macias9 Demetrio Rojas13 Maria Ramirez Torres14 Teresa Bolanos15 Belinda Graves17 Marcelle Ligeralde-Panis21 Bruchea Gomer27 Contesa Manansala28 Amie Vega31 Jana Mahany

Welc meNew Residents

We are thrilled to welcome ournewest additions to the BelmontVillage of Burbank family. Fromall of us at the community, we areso very happy you’re here!

Florencine GerardRobert Hayward

Stephen PechenikEve Van Stralen

Robert Hayward has a kind andfunny personality; such a great fit!

HappyAnniversary

One YearDorothy Barnes 7/31/2016Elizabeth Beverly 7/7/2016

Josephine Marinelli 7/7/2016Four Years

Marilyn Barnard 7/29/2013Effie Little 7/16/2013

Five YearsDorothy Briggs 7/1/2012

Six YearsBetty Penrod 7/22/2011

Seven YearsGisela Steinmetz 7/31/2010

Eight YearsGreta Rosenblum 7/31/2009

Eleven YearsLinda Stilley 7/17/2006

Employee of the MonthWe are so proud and excited to celebrate our

Employee of the Month for July, CassandraEncinas! Cassandra, an Enrichment Leader whoworks with both Circle of Friends and theNeighborhood, is not only extremely caring andthoughtful in her leading of activities, shedemonstrates remarkable responsibility anddependability with both residents andcoworkers alike. If Cassandra is given a task, restassured it will be done and be done well!

4th of July FestivitiesWhat better way to celebrate

Independence Day than adelicious meal with friends andfamily! Chef Juan will be firing upthe grill and preparing a 4th ofJuly smorgasbord of grilledgoodies--burgers, kielbasa andmuch, much more.

Tuesday, July 4th11:00am-1:00pmGuests: $15.00

Please RSVP by July 1stAfter your meal, stick around

for a special patriotic-themedperformance and sing-along withtalented singer and keyboardistPeter Hubner. See you there!Stars and Stripes Entertainment

and Sing-along3:30-4:30pm

in the Great Room

Reverend Purdy, of First PresbyterianChurch of Burbank, leading Bible

Study. Bible Study takes place everyWednesday at 10:30am in Town Hall.

Wine and CheesePainting Party With

Malin’s ArtTap into your creative side with

this fun, new opportunity: apainting class led by aprofessional artist! Malin herselfwill guide residents through thepainting process with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.The end result is a beautiful,personally crafted painting forresidents to keep and admire--andmaybe even show off! As anadded feature, enjoy wine andcheese while creating yourmasterpiece.

Tuesday, July 11th2:30-3:30pmin Town Hall

This beautiful painting, “Sunset,” isone of the many design options

Malin offers in her workshops.

TransportationMONDAY

8:30 a.m.–noonPersonal Appointments1:30 p.m. Local Banks

2:30 p.m. Ralphs and CVS

TUESDAY/THURSDAYDr. Appointment Days

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (Schedulewith concierge at least 48 hours

prior to appointment.)

WEDNESDAYBank Visits at 9 a.m.

Outing Day

FRIDAYCOF Outing Day

SATURDAY10:30 a.m. Neighborhood

Scenic Drive1 p.m. Ralphs, CVS and

Walgreens

SUNDAY8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Places of Worship1:00 p.m. Scenic Drive.

Please sign up with Concierge.

July 2017GR Great Room, 1st Floor MBAB Bistro, 1st Floor Outdoors

MT Movie Theater, 4th FloorTH Town Hall, 1st FloorJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

1:30 TH Pattern Bingo2:30 Local Shopping Trips3:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

Dan Olivo7:00 MT Movie of the Night

28:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Wendy & Rik6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

39:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together

1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle:“Antwone Fisher”

3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Independence Day 49:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

11:00 JK 4th of July Cookout1:00 TH Podiatrist Visit from Dr.

Jitimma3:30 GR Stars and Stripes Patriotic

Entertainment and Sing-along6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

59:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Purdy10:45 Lunch Outing to The Cheesecake

Factory at the Americana3:00 TH Scattergories Game4:00 TH New Resident Family

Orientation7:00 MT Movie of the Night

69:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Mark Cole7:00 MT Movie of the Night

79:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Kornfeld4:00 TH New Resident Orientation6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

89:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 TH Seth Becker: Music Historian

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

98:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with

Carol Kelley6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

109:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

119:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together2:30 TH Wine and Cheese Painting

Party with Malin’s Art6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

129:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 Lunch Outing to Gourmet 882:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan7:00 MT Movie of the Night

Shopping Provided by “ButterflyBoutique” In the Bistro: 11am-3pm

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9:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Scattergories Game2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Lori Donato7:00 MT Movie of the Night

149:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Bieber6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

159:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

Iliana Rose7:00 MT Movie of the Night

168:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club1:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment: Sherrill

& Katherine on Strings Performthe Music of “Phantom ofthe Opera”

6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

179:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game1:00 MT Movie Club with Merle:

“Groundhog Day”3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

189:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together1:30 TH Resident Council

Meeting2:30 TH Jeopardy with Jeff6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

199:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

11:00 Lunch Outing to The CarvingBoard

3:30 TH Adventures with Doug:Yosemite Falls

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

209:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Health Chat with Randal2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Joe & DebbieGreen

7:00 MT Movie of the Night

219:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy11:30 TH Birthday Luncheon

3:00 GR Shabbat Service with RabbiBieber

6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

229:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 TH Seth Becker, Music Historian

Program7:00 MT Movie of the Night

238:30 GR Communion in the Great Room8:30 Transportation to Local Churches9:00 Walking Club

301:00 Scenic Drive3:30 GR Afternoon Entertainment with Michael

Quest (7/23) with Neil Dorval (7/30)6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

249:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH “Taboo” Game

311:00 MT Musical Theatre Club3:30 TH Blackjack in Town Hall7:00 MT Movie of the Night

259:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:45 TH Book Club Get-Together2:00 JK New Resident Welcome

Tea4:00 TH I Didn’t Know That!6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

269:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Bible Study with Rev.Purdy

1:00 Movie Outing: “Dunkirk”2:30 TH Food Chat with Chef Juan4:00 GR Cell Phone Q&A7:00 MT Movie of the Night

279:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Brain Fitness with Jeff2:00 TH Blackjack in Town Hall3:30 GR Wine and Cheese Happy

Hour with Tom Horvath7:00 MT Movie of the Night

289:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 GR Hymn Sing with Rev. Purdy1:00 TH Beading Class2:00 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Shabbat Service with Rabbi

Kornfeld6:30 B Bingo in the Bistro7:00 MT Movie of the Night

299:00 Walking Club9:30 TH Fitness Class

10:30 TH Trivial Pursuit: Genius Editionwith Alma

1:00 Local Shopping Trips1:30 TH Pattern Bingo3:30 GR Musical Entertainment with

Laurie & Stu7:00 MT Movie of the Night

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

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Eddie and Marlise workingtogether during a fun game at

Dave & Buster’s.

Dorothy using step-by-stepsequencing in this mental workout

led by Karen.

Cassie’s Corner

Thank you, Cassandra Encinas,Enrichment Leader for both the

Neighborhood and Circle ofFriends, for providing the in-depth

summaries on this page!

Circle of Friends NewsIf you’d like to brush up on your Greek, just ask Circle of Friends!

This month we learned all about Greek history and culture. From theancient gods to the Olympics to Grecian current affairs. We created ourown Ancient Greek vases and painted our own versions of what the cityof Santorini looks like. Our outings this month included a trip to Dave& Buster’s for a delicious feast and a chance to show off our Olympicgame skills at skee-ball. We also went to the movies and watched WonderWoman, which we all enjoyed very much. Other outings included a tripto Marion Davies Beach House in Santa Monica, a Greek luncheon atEden Garden Bar and Grill and a trip to the horse races at Santa AnitaRacetrack. We had a fun-filled month and are looking forward to moreadventures this summer!

Neighborhood NewsWhat better way to beat the

June Gloom than to head to thebeach? Last month theNeighborhood traveled to SantaMonica and had a delicious picniclunch along the shoreline.Although there was a bit ofovercast, it was still a beautifulday spent together. We finishedoff our outing by traveling alongthe coastline and enjoying thebeautiful scenery. Our themes thismonth were as varied andengaging as ever, with topicsranging from cat adoptions toHawaii Day to Country WesternDay. Every day was full of newand exciting information as wellas a time to reminisce on pastexperiences. June was a very goodmonth for us, and we are excitedto see what July has in store!

Summertime means fun in the sun!

Brian Frank brought such a funperformance to the Neighborhood!

Harmonica and guitar in tow, hestrolled the room, bringing smiles to

each resident’s face.

Fall PreventionFrom DRCS

Tammy CooperWhat is Fall Prevention?Excerpt from Fall Prevention

Center of Excellence:Falls are the number one cause

of injury, hospital visits due totrauma, and death from an injuryamong people age 65 and older. Itis estimated that one in threeolder adults falls each year. Fallsamong older adults is a seriousissue, but research has shown thatmany fall risks can be reduced.

There are many different factorsthat can increase the risk offalling. These include:

• Past Falls• Hazards in the home and

community• Problems walking• Balance problems• Weakness• Improper footwear• Chronic diseases• Multiple medications• Poor vision• Depression• Memory problems• Behaviors like rushingBecause there are many

different factors that contribute to

falls, there are differentrecommendations for reducingfall risks. These include:

Talking with a healthprofessional to identify and treatmedical problems that might leadto falls. This includes discussingany previous falls with the doctor,reviewing medications with adoctor or pharmacist, and gettingvision checked at least once a year.Getting Regular Physical Activity –making a plan to have regularphysical activity either in a class orat home. The most effective typesof activities to reduce fall riskimprove balance, strength,flexibility, and endurance. BeingAware of Safety Hazards in theHome and Community – thisincludes looking at the home toidentify fall hazards and makingchanges for safety, also calledhome modifications. It is alsoimportant not to rush and to beaware of fall risks when outside.

Welcome to BelmontVillage of Burbank,

Toastmasters4Writers!We have opened our home on

the 2nd and 4th Saturday of eachmonth to host this amazing group(which residents are more thanwelcome to join!) that is: “...a safeand welcoming place for peopleto come and experience profoundgrowth as communicators andleaders” and be cheered on andsupported "...as they overcome thefear of speaking in front of groupsand excel as presenters.”

Try Scattergories!How do you play? Each team

takes a card and writes downwords that fit the categoriesshown—a boy’s name, a carpart, something you’d find in akitchen, for example. Soundseasy, but the words have tobegin with the letter rolled onthe die. Race the clock, worktogether and be creative becauseyour team scores points onlywhen you come up with wordsno other team did!

Lucy and Bill teaming up in ourdebut of “Scattergories.”

Belmont Village Scene

Michael & Giselle, Scattergories pros! Ruth enjoying Shopping in the Bistro Delicious French cuisine, oui oui!

Such a pleasant Birthday Luncheon Rabbi Bieber & Annette--fast friends! Bill loves Health Chat with Randal

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