5701 Crestridge Road • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • Phone 310-377-9977 • Fax 310-377-4499

Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes

December 2016

Our TeamJudith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director(310) 377-9977 x 102Rene NavarretteHuman Resource Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 103Kimberly SanchezActivity Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 104David AlvarezBuilding Engineer(310) 377-9977 x 105Anthony RodriguezChef Manager(310) 377-9977 x 106Kimberly MelendezCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 107Terese CampbellCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 108Nerissa Lagmay, R.N.Dir. of Resident Care(310) 377-9977 x 109Anna Liza VanderhoofMemory Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 121

Management TeamKimberly M., Nerissa, Judi, Anthony,Anna, Terese, Kim S., David, Rene

Judi’s Notes:On behalf of our Resident

Council, I want to extend oursincere thanks to each of you whohave taken the time to contribute

to our annual EmployeeAppreciation Fund. Throughout

the year, residents express a desireto give their PAL, wait staff, or

housekeeper a token ofappreciation. I am so glad you are

happy with their services. Forthose with balance disorders, thethought of shopping malls and

dizzy spells they bring on can befrightening.

Dr. Joseph Furman at theUniversity of Pittsburgh says thebrain of someone with balancedisorder can incorrectly processsuch visual information. These

individuals can becomeoverwhelmed and feel unsteady,

giddy and woozy or have asensation of movement, spinning

or floating. The disorientationthey feel can sometimes cause

panic attacks.

While some people with balancedisorders avoid shopping malls

altogether and shop onlineinstead, doctors usually can

successfully treat the condition.Several diseases and disorders cancontribute to balance problems,

and treating underlying problems

can improve or cure balancedisorder. Doctor also can referpatients to a specialist who can

design a personalized program ofbalance-retraining exercisesinvolving head and body

movements.

If you have balance concerns, takea list of symptoms to your next

doctor visit, along with a list of allyour medications, so he or she can

best assess your condition.

Holiday celebrations often includetravel plans. If you’re traveling this

holiday season, make sure weknow how to reach you and that

the information for youremergency contact is up-to-date.

It is also a good idea to ask aneighbor or friend to collect your

mail and keep an eye on yourhome so you can enjoy a relaxingand worry-free holiday vacation.We wish each and every one of

you peace and joy thisholiday season.

Sincerely,Judith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director

Resident DecemberBirthdays!

Irvin Kanthak Dec. 7Eda Tiberi Dec. 7John Rowe Dec. 9Bob Tyrrell Dec. 10Joan Martin Dec. 16Masako Ota Dec. 17Marlys Bohl Dec. 20Margaret Kennedy Dec. 20Jean Tengan Dec. 21Kristina Adrosevic Dec. 24Erna Nehrer Dec. 24Phyllis Probert Dec. 24Roberta Campbell Dec. 31

Employee DecemberBirthdays!

Maria Pflug Dec. 1Estrellita Santos Dec. 2Herman Situru Dec. 4Cecilia Torress Dec. 4Gustavo Viveros Dec. 6Jennifer Cortes Dec. 7Terese Campbell Dec. 8Stephanie Arroyo Dec. 8Osvaldo Rivera Dec. 11Heidi Reaster Dec. 12Raymond Floyd Dec. 27Sierra Smith Dec. 28Vaness De Jesus Dec. 29Donabel Shepard Dec. 30

Winter WonderlandHappy Hour

Join us for a Winter WonderlandParty! Meet Santa, enjoy

appetizers, holiday drinks, whiteelephant gift exchange andChristmas Show by Jill &

Jacobson.December 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in

Great Room* To participate in the white

elephant gift exchange, pleasebring an anonymous wrapped gift

worth $10 or less.

Casino Night!

Let’s celebrate the new year with aCasino Night! Get your poker face

ready on Dec. 29th from 4 to8 p.m. Residents will have the

tables exclusively for the 1st hour!

Melissa Guerrero Chavez

Employee of the MonthMelissa Guerrero Chavez is being recognized

for her hard work and dedication. Melissa isbeing featured as Employee of the Month forall her caregiving qualities. She is very patient,pleasant and dependable. Melissa is alwaysflexible when needed; she is an excellentTeam Player and a very strong asset to ourcommunity. Please join us in thanking andappreciating her for all the contributions she’smade to Belmont Village of RPV.

Candy Cane LaneChristmas Lights

Join us for a special scenic drivedown Candy Cane Lane to see

all the Christmas lights! We willbe singing Christmas carols andenjoying milk & cookies during

our trip.

Assisted Living Residentsscheduled for Wednesday,

Dec. 21st, at 6 p.m.

Circle of Friends scheduled forTuesday, Dec. 20th, at 6 p.m.

Shirley at the Torrance MemorialHoliday Festival

Join us on Thursday, Dec. 1st,at 12:30 p.m. at the TorranceMemorial Holiday Festival

*Please sign up with theconcierge.*

Resident BoutiqueHelp us this Christmas to

donate to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital by

participating in the ResidentBoutique! You can either sellitems, participate, donate or

purchase items onWednesday, Dec. 21st, at10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.“Give the Gift of Thanks

This Season”

Christmas CarolersWho can resist Christmas

Carolers! Beginning Dec. 11th andthroughout the week, we will have

local elementary school, GirlScouts and other organizations

singing for us. Please refer to thecalendar for exact dates & times.

About

Out &

December WinterOutings

Torrance Memorial HolidayFestival

Thursday, December 1st, at12:30 p.m.

Ladies Luncheon at Luna RosaItalian Restaurant

Thursday, December 8th, at11:00 a.m.

Peninsula Drop-OffsWednesday, December 14th,

at 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Shoppingat T.J.Maxx

Wednesday, December 14th,at 1:00 p.m.

Candy Cane LaneChristmas Lights

Wednesday, December 21st,at 6:00 p.m.

Peninsula Drop-OffsWednesday, December 28th,

at 11:00 a.m.

December 2016TH Town Hall Special EventJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great Room3B 3rd Back Parlor

Mind Body Awareness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 3B Italian Class11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em12:30 AL Outing: Torrance Memorial

Holiday Festival1:30 TH Table Tennis3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/ Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

29:30 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:45 TH Senior Strength &

Balance3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Julie Okah6:30 TH Evening Movie

39:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

2:00 TH Bingo3:30 GR High Tea W/ Rose Marie6:30 TH Evening Movie

410:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Christmas Entertainment

W/ Tony D.6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Tracy & Co. Jewelry Boutique 59:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet2:30 TH Activity Chat & MBA

Meeting7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

69:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp11:00 TH French Class11:00 COF Lunch Outing- Luna Rosa12:00 JK Birthday Cake Celebration

2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

79:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:30 GR Eggnog & Cookie Social1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine &

Cheese6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

89:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Italian Class11:00 AL Ladies’ Luncheon Outing:

Luna Rossa3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

99:30 TH Balls & Bands

11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study2:45 TH Senior Strength &

Balance3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Jerrell

Ballard6:30 TH Evening Movie

109:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

1:15 GR Musical Trivia3:30 GR High Tea W/ Jimmy

Brewster6:30 TH Evening Movie

119:30 TH Nondenominational Christian

Communion Service10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Club Scouts Christmas Carols6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

129:30 TH Kickboxing Balance

Exercise11:00 TH Poker1:00 TH Fudge Making W/

Kim2:30 TH Miracle Ear Presentation

7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

139:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:30 GR Singing Class11:00 TH French Class1:30 COF- Scenic Drive2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 GR Resident Council3:30 TH Bingo6:00 GR Xmas Carols W/ Joanna Medawar

Nachef Singers6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Butterfly Boutique 149:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:00 GR Music & Poetry10:30 TH Morgan’s Healthy Learning Lecture11:00 Peninsula Drop-Off

1:00 AL Outing: Christmas Shopping atT.J. Maxx

2:30 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine & Cheese3:30 GR Christmas Carols W/ Daisy Girls

Scouts

Sadieh Boutique 159:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em11:00 3B Italian Class1:30 TH Table Tennis3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi3:30 GR Girl Scouts Christmas Carols6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

169:30 TH Balls & Bands1:30 TH Bible Study2:30 TH Fitness Assessment W/

Morgan3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Dan. O.6:30 TH Evening Movie

179:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

2:00 TH Bingo3:30 GR High Tea W/ Marvin6:30 TH Evening Movie

1810:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Holiday Show W/ Clarence

Ulrich6:30 TH Night at the Movies W/ Theo

Sigel6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

199:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker1:15 TH Drum Circle2:30 TH 10 Minute Mysteries W/ Kim3:30 TH Discussion Group on Aging7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

209:30 TH Sit & Be Fit Exercise

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp11:00 TH French Class2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:00 COF Outing- Christmas Lights at

Candy Cane Lane!6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

First Day of Winter 219:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:30 GR Resident Boutique1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine &

Cheese6:00 AL Outing: Christmas Lights at

Candy Lane!6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

229:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Italian Class1:30 TH Stroke: A Survival

Guide3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

239:30 TH Balls & Bands

11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study2:00 GR Winter Wonderland Happy

Hour & Gift Exchange2:45 TH Senior Strength & Balance3:30 GR Christmas Special W/ Jaxx &

Jacobson6:30 TH Evening Movie

2410:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam3:30 GR High Tea W/ Dave

Winestone4:30 JK Christmas Eve Dinner W/

Harpist Marni6:30 TH Evening Movie

Christmas 259:30 TH Nondenominational Christian

Communion Service10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion3:30 GR Champagne & Entertainment

by Stan4:30 JK Christmas Dinner W/

Entertainment by Jose Chong6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

269:30 TH Kickboxing Balance

Exercise11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

279:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:30 GR Singing Class11:00 TH French Class1:30 COF Outing2:00 JK Marketplace3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

289:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:00 GR Music & Poetry10:30 TH Brain Teasers W/ Kim11:00 Peninsula Drop-Off

2:30 TH Beading Class3:00 GR Jeopardy W/ Wine &

Cheese6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

299:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class4:00 Casino Night6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

309:30 TH Balls & Bands

11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study2:45 TH Senior Strength &

Balance3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Two for

the Show6:30 TH Evening Movie

319:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam11:00 JK Noon Year’s Eve Party W/

Music to Remember1:15 TH Women’s History Class3:30 GR High Tea W/ Tom Horvath6:30 TH Evening Movie

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Halloween in the Neighborhood!

Thank you to all the staff thatsupported Belmont at the

Alzheimer’s Walk!

Welcoming RuthFernandez & her familyto Belmont Village

Neighborhood News!The Neighborhood Residents, friends, family

and staff had a great Thanksgiving gathering.Now we will be gearing up for Christmasactivities that will sure bring the holiday spiritto Belmont. Family participation is alwayswelcomed as we stroll down memory lane withthe joy that the season brings.

Circle of Friends

Lunch with Stephanie, Terry and Irna!

“You say I’m a Witch like it’s abad thing”

Olive Garden Outing

Circle of FriendsOutings

Tuesday OutingsLunch Outing: Luna Rosa

Dec. 6th at 11:00 a.m.

COF Scenic DriveDec. 13th at 1:30 p.m.

Christmas Lights at CandyCane Lane

Dec. 20th at 6:00 p.m.

COF Outing TBDDec. 27th at 1:30 p.m.

Health

Nerissa’s Notes:It is the most wonderful time of

the year. However, unfortunately,this is not true for everyone. In

fact, one survey in North Americarevealed that 45% of people donot look forward to this festive

season. December can beparticularly difficult, especially forthose who are dealing with stress,

unrealistic expectations,loneliness, family conflict, and

loss. Seasonal Affective Disorder isa type of depression that is relatedto changes in the seasons, which

most often occurs during the darkand cold winter months that can

affect circadian rhythm.Some symptoms related to

holiday depression may includefeeling hopeless or worthless,losing interest in once enjoyedactivities, low energy, difficulty

concentrating, changes in appetiteor weight, and problems with

with sleeping. Fortunately, thereare some ways to avoid potentialrisk factors and feel better aroundthe holiday season. It is important

to be mindful of what you arethankful for, not to hope for

perfection, be present and enjoythe moments, take action, andparticipate in things you enjoy.

Also, becoming involved incharities or giving back in

non-monetary ways can not onlyhelp those less fortunate, it has

been proved to make youfeel happier.

Although this season can bedifficult for some people, it is

important to reach out to thosewho are depressed. However, if

depression is serious, it isimportant to seek out help froma qualified health professional.

Remember, the holiday season isa time to engage in love, kindness,

generosity, and gratitude forothers in your life.

Trees“Trees are short, and trees are tall

and some drop leaves to scuffin fall

Trees are fat, and trees are thinwith windows where the sun

looks inTrees are big and trees are smallbut Christmas Trees are the best

of all.”

Welc meNew Residents

Eggnog & CookieResident Mixer!

Welcome, new residents! Weare so happy you are here. If

there is anything we can do tomake your transition here any

easier, please let us know.

Ronald Kooper

Ruth Fernandez

We would like to invite youto our Eggnog & Cookie

Resident Social onWednesday, Dec. 7th,at 10:30 a.m. in the

Great Room by the fireplace.

Hello Holidays I’m Happy to See You!

Employee Halloween Potluck Halloween Costume Contest Mr. & Mrs. Wasko W/ Bat Girl

Mimi’s Cafe Western Museum of Flight Trick-O-Treat!

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