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THE VILLAGE NEWS

BELMONT VILLAGE AT BUCKHEAD

NOVEMBER 2017

CornerDirector’s

CLINT STRICKLANDIt’s that time of year again.

Each year seems to go by fasterand faster. We will be having ourThanksgiving dinner onNovember 16, 2017 and wealways look forward to thisopportunity to serve ourresidents and families awonderful meal.

Our front line staff is the heartand soul of this community. Youwill be receiving a letter fromthe President of our ResidentCouncil about donations to theHoliday Fund. All donations tothis fund go directly to the frontline staff here at our community.It is a great opportunity to showthe staff how much youappreciate them.

THANKSGIVINGDINNER NOURISHESYOUR BRAIN

The staple foods of atraditional Thanksgiving dinnerwill not only feed your holidayappetite, but their nutrients canalso nourish your brain. Themeal’s centerpiece, turkeycontains an amino acid used toproduce dopamine, a chemicalthat improves mental alertnessand memory. The bread crustsoften used in stuffing are rich inantioxidants, and the side dishcranberries are also packed withthem. Research suggests thatantioxidants stave off brainaging and enhance cognitivefunction.

SUPPORT THOSEWHO GIVE ANDRECEIVE CARE

November is NationalAlzheimer’s Disease AwarenessMonth, a time when people areencouraged to learn more aboutAlzheimer’s and to support themore than 5 million Americansliving with the disease.November is also NationalFamily Caregivers Month, a timeto raise awareness of familycaregiver issues and celebratethe efforts of the nation’s 65million family caregivers.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Clint StricklandExecutive Director(404) 252-6271 x 11

[email protected] Jackson

Director of Resident Care Services(404) 252-6271 x 15

[email protected] MannChef Manager

(404) 252-6271 x [email protected]

Tim RaineyBuilding Engineer

(404) 252-6271 x [email protected]

Debbie DickersonActivity Memory Program

Coordinator(404) 252-6271 x 36

[email protected] Shaffer

Community Relations(404) 252-6271 x 30

[email protected] Walker

Human Resources(404) 252-6271 x 20

[email protected] PapenhagenCommunity Relations(404) 252-6271 x 27

[email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

RESIDENTBIRTHDAYSNovember 7 Mary OscarNovember 11 Jim DonahooNovember 17 Dorothy TerryNovember 28 Nancy Walker

Each resident may bring oneguest “on the house.” This month’sluncheon is on Thursday,November 30th, at 11:30am.Please note there will be an extracharge per additional guest. WeMUST have your RSVP to theconcierge by noon on Friday,November 24th. Thank you!

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYSNovember 7 Dionna AustinNovember 9 Dominique MixonNovember 11 Devon ThomasNovember 17 Elizabeth NdongiNovember 18 Rhonda GilkesNovember 25 Cristina Carmona

Save the

DateNovember 1 - Meet and Greet

New Residents @ 3:30pmNovember 2- Sing Along

w/June @ 3:30pmNovember 3 - Mix & Mingle

w/Nancy Addison @ 3:00pmNovember 7 - 1st Communion

Service w/Holy Spirit CatholicChurch

November 9 - Creative Craftsw/Charlotte @ 1:30pm

November 10 - Mix & Minglew/Robert Meadows @ 3:00pm

November 11 - First AllianceChurch @ 2:00pm

November 12 - Cirque DuSoleil - LUZIA- OUTING

November 16 - ThanksgivingDinner @ 4:00pm

November 17 - Mix & Minglew/Beth Michaels @ 3:00pm

November 21 - Dancing andDesserts w/Ben & Pam

November 23 -Creative Craftsw/Charlotte @ 1:30pm

November 24 - Mix & Minglew/Clark Brown @ 3:00pm

November 28 - KaraokeCrooners @ 1:30pm

November 28 - ResidentCouncil Meeting @ 3:30pm

November 30 - Residents’Birthday Luncheon @ 11:30am

NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OFTHE MONTH

Belmont Village Buckhead is proud tohonor Charmaine Carroll with the Employeeof the Month award. Charmaine has been adedicated team member with our ResidentService Department since August 1, 2016. Sheis a team player, always willing to lend ahelping hand to her team. She is also knownto go the extra mile to create one-of-a-kindexperiences for the residents and families.We offer our deepest appreciation andthanks to Charmaine for her hard work.

Charmaine Carroll

STOP THE STRESSStress is any change that

makes a physical, mental, oremotional factor that causesbody or mental tension. Stress isdifferent for every person. Whatone person considers stressfulanother person may not. Thesymptoms of stress can disguisethemselves in every aspect ofour day to day lives. Stressaffects the young as well as theyoung at heart.

Many health problems can becaused by stress, but stress canalso make current health issuesworse. Stress can make a personlose sleep (insomnia), causedepression, cause weight gainand also make digestiveproblems worse causingdiarrhea or constipation. Stresscan appear in the body as painof any kind and even knockdown our immune system,making us more susceptible toillness and infections.

Some symptoms of too muchstress may include aches andpains, anxiety, memoryproblems or constant worrying.Emotional responses to stressmay include moodiness, angeror feeling overwhelmed.Behavioral responses to stressmay include sleeping too much

or too little, feeling nervous orjumpy and eating too much ortoo little.

So what can we do aboutour stress?

Proper diet and exercise canhelp reduce one’s stress. Reducecaffeine intake and increasewater intake. Josephine’sKitchen has a variety of healthyfood options to choose from.Decaffeinated tea and coffee isalways available. Drink alcohol inmoderation. See yourcommunity bulletin boards foran array of exercise programs tohelp you take control of yourstress level.

Interested in trying moresolitary pursuits to manage yourstress? Try counting to yourselffrom 1 to 100. Go for a walk. Youmay try journaling about yourstressors, or read something tomake you laugh. Listening tomusic is a great stress reliever asis meditating.

If at any time you feel thatyour stress is unbearable, or youfind yourself growing depressed,please contact your doctorimmediately.

About

Out &

TRANSPORTATIONPlease see the concierge to

schedule your personaltransportation needs (i.e.,doctors’ appointments).

Transportation is on a first-come,first-served basis and is offered

within a 10-mile radius.We need one week’s notice for all

appointments. If your familymember needs someone to

accompany them, it should bearranged with Theresa one week

prior to the appointment.Mondays and Thursdays,

the last appointment scheduled isno later than 2 p.m. The last

pickup is at 3 p.m.

SALONMs. Beverly is here on Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday and Saturdayfor hair appointments, with nailson Fridays. Appointments can bemade by calling the Concierge at

(404) 252-6271.

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November 2017TH Town Hall CE Center for Life EnrichmentAR Activity Room * Off SiteGR Great Room Culinary ArtsB Bistro Outing

CO COF Studio MBA

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

HONOROUR VETS

ALZHEIMER’S

AWARENESS

MONTH

110:30 AR Platinum Fitness11:00 B Current Events

1:30 B Mental Fitness: That’s it3:00 B Mental Fitness: Brain

Teasers6:00 TH Beyond the Book Club

210:00 GR Muscles Matter10:30 GR Daily Affirmations11:00 CO Wii: Bowling

1:30 B DIY: Abstract Canvas Art3:30 GR Sing-Alongs with June6:00 B Table Games: Scrabble6:30 CO Cinema Night!

310:00 GR Daily Devotions10:30 GR Muscle Matters11:00 CO Wii: Games1:30 B Mental Fitness: Can You

Name 5?3:00 GR Mix & Mingle @ 3pm6:00 B Community Bingo6:15 CO Shabbat Service Webcast

410:00 GR Stretch Zone10:45 GR Daily Devotions11:00 B Brain Fitness: Category

Puzzle1:00 CE Bible Study2:00 TH Movie Matinee & Popcorn6:00 B Table Games: Dominoes

59:30 * Outing: Catholic Church

10:00 GR Bodies, Music, & Motion11:00 B Mental Fitness: Mixed Up1:30 B Brain Teasers: Sudoku2:00 GR Ice Cream Delights!3:00 B BV Card Sharks: Kings in the

Corner6:00 B Bistro Bingo

610:00 GR Bodies, Music, & Motion10:30 GR Daily Devotions11:00 B Mental Fitness: Morning

Discussion1:30 B Mental Fitness:

Fill-In-The-Blank3:00 B Table Games: Are You Smarter

Than a 5th Grader?6:00 TH Beyond the Book Club

710:00 TH Holy Spirit Communion10:30 GR Muscle Matters11:00 CO Wii: Bowling2:00 * Outing: Shopping at

Walmart6:00 B Community Bingo6:30 CO Cinema Night!


1:30 B Mental Fitness: That’s it2:30 B Chat with the Chef Jerel3:00 B Mental Fitness: Brain


910:00 GR Muscles Matter10:30 GR Daily Affirmations11:00 CO Wii: Bowling1:30 B Creative Crafts with

Charlotte6:30 CO Cinema Night!



Veterans Day 1110:00 GR Stretch Zone10:45 GR Daily Devotions11:00 B Brain Fitness: Category

Puzzle1:00 CE Bible Study2:00 GR First Alliance Church6:00 B Table Games: Dominoes


10:00 GR Bodies, Music, & Motion11:00 B Mental Fitness: Mixed Up12:00 * Cirque Du Soleil - LUZIA

1:30 B Brain Teasers: Sudoku2:00 GR Ice Cream Delights!3:00 B BV Card Sharks: Kings in the






1410:00 TH Holy Spirit Communion10:30 GR Muscle Matters11:00 CO Wii: Bowling

3:00 GR Finding your SpiritualStrength:

6:00 B Community Bingo6:30 CO Cinema Night!




1610:00 GR Muscles Matter10:30 GR Daily Affirmations11:00 CO Wii: Bowling

1:30 B DIY: Canvas Button Art2:30 B Mental Fitness: Word Builder4:00 Thanksgiving Dinner Party6:00 B Table Games: Scrabble6:30 CO Cinema Night!












2110:00 TH Holy Spirit Communion10:30 GR Muscle Matters11:00 CO Wii: Bowling

4:15 CE New Family Orientation6:00 B Community Bingo6:30 CO Cinema Night!




Thanksgiving 2310:00 GR Muscles Matter10:30 GR Daily Affirmations11:00 CO Wii: Bowling

1:30 B Creative Crafts withCharlotte

3:00 B Mental Fitness: RoastedTurkey Mining

6:30 CO Cinema Night!












2810:00 TH Holy Spirit Communion10:30 GR Muscle Matters11:00 CO Wii: Bowling1:00 * Outing: Shopping at Target2:30 GR Karaoke Crooners3:00 GR Finding your Spiritual Life3:30 GR Resident Council Meeting6:00 B Community Bingo6:30 CO Cinema Night!




3010:00 GR Muscles Matter10:30 GR Daily Affirmations11:00 CO Wii: Bowling11:30 B Residents’ Birthday Celebration

1:30 B DIY: Pumpkin Pie Bites3:00 B Mental Fitness: Chef’s

Categories6:00 B Table Games: Scrabble6:30 CO Cinema Night!

CHAT WITH THECHEF

Come join our Chef as heshares his culinary wonders! Chatwith Chef Jerel will be held onWednesday, November 8th,@ 2:30pm.

CULINARIANSCORNER

Join guest chef Dr. Pomper,who will be making Apple PieBites, on Thursday, November9th, @ 1:00pm.

HOURS OFOPERATIONSBreakfast 7:00am - 9:00amLunch 11:00am - 1:00pmDinner 4:30pm - 7:00pm

AN UNFORGETTABLEDAY AT THE FOX

Our experience at the FoxTheater to watch the revival ofthe award-winning production“The King and I” was top-notch.The show gave everyone anopportunity to step into a timecapsule of elegance, romance,and magic for 2 hours and 55minutes. Every moment of theshow was entertaining from theflawless singing and acting, tothe timeless beauty. At the endof the show, the audience burstinto applause to thank the castand the excellent ensemble.

Belmont and The Artscontinues with this month’sbreathtaking show being held at

Atlantic Station. On Sunday,November 12th, a group ofresidents will be in attendancefor Cirque du Soleil- Luzia.

Waiting for the play to start

“It was a good show.” (Nancy)

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

TIME FOR GIVINGTHANKS

During this time of year,people usually take a moment toshow their appreciation andgratitude. We, the ActivitiesDepartment, are grateful for thechance we have to help ourresidents create memories, buildfriendships and just enjoytheir days.

For the entire month, COFand NH residents will work onmaking a list of 30 things theyare thankful for and we inviteyou all to do the same.

What sweet smiles! (Jackie & Rachel)

How’s it going ladies?

Who’s your friend, Emmogene?

Below is what we are thankfulfor in the Activities Department:

“I am thankful that I canprovide them with loving wordsand care to help them in thisstage of their lives. I am blessedto be a part of theirlives.”-Debbie (AMPC)

“I am thankful that I can cometo work every day and get aglimpse of the residents withtheir beautiful smiles excited tosee me just as I am to seethem.”-Joanne (EL-COF2/NH)

“I am thankful that no matterhow big or small our interaction,I can make their day better. Ihold the relationships that I’vebuilt with them veryclose”-Dinassa (EL- COF1)

“I appreciate the residentsallowing me to join them ontheir journey. They impartunconditional love and trust thatis priceless. I am so thankful foran amazing group.”-Jackie(EL-NH)

“I enjoy hearing the storiesthey share about the old Atlantathey remember growing up in,whenever I take them on ascenic drive. For that I amthankful.”-Garrett (Driver)

WOW!

COF 1 OUTINGS:11/1 Museum: Native Lands-

Indians and Georgia @ 1:0011/8 Scenic Drive @ 1:3011/15 Lunch @ Longhorn 10:4511/22 Scenic Drive @ 1:3011/29 Art Studio @ 1:00

COF 2 OUTINGS:11/4 Lunch @ Zaxby’s @ 11:0011/11 Scenic Drive @10:0011/18 Atlanta History Center: The

Bobby Jones Story @ 1:0011/25 Scenic Drive @ 10:00

NH OUTINGS:11/3 Scenic Drive @ 10:0011/10 Lunch @ Chick-fil-A, 10:3011/17 Scenic Drive @ 10:0011/24 Donuts & Coffee @ 10:00

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

We know how to be silly aroundhere. (Arden)

Thumbs up for the Saturday MovieMatinee

What are you all working on today?

Happy ladies are the prettiest. Beverly did a great job on your hair.(Virginia)

Smell the roses (Dorothy & Arden)

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