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BELMONT VILLAGE OF ST. MATTHEWS

JANUARY 2018

NOTES FROM TEDHappy 2018 to each of you!

WOW! Didn’t I just say Happy2017 the other day? Where didthe year go..... I think it must betrue that time speeds up as weage. Which leads me to thinkingof the importance of treasuringthe days we have. January isNational Happiness Month. Iread an article “Life’s Keys toHappiness” and I’d like to sharesome of it with you.

“Don’t worry, be happy” is anexcellent reminder to alwaysseek happiness, but the songmay not be completely realisticin every life situation. Worryingis a part of life and happiness isnot something you can pull outof a hat. Ultimately it’s up to youto create it for yourself. Applythese universal ingredients tohelp you unlock that happiness:

Sense of Humor: The ability toseek and find humor andlaughter in any given situation isa gift you give yourself, but italso takes work. The ability togain a new perspective on a badsituation through humor is a realtestament to our character. Lookfor humor and use it to gainperspective, to reduce stressand make others smile.

Learn: Learning doesn’t endwhen you retire. Life seems tobe one long lesson plan of

learning from life experiences.The key to always learning is tonot be opposed to it. Whenyou’re open to new ideas you’reexercising and enriching yourmind. When you don’t learn fromboth positive or negativesituations, there’s no self growth.

Resiliency: Learning andresilience go hand in handbecause we learn from lifeexperiences then must move on.This ability to bounce back isresilience, and the human spiritis more resilient than we mighttend to believe. Live in thepresent the best you know how.Living in the past robs the joy ofbeing in the moment.

Courage: Life is scary, wenever know what comes next.Nothing is certain, so take risks.Without courage to face yourfears or the possibility ofrejection you become stagnantand limit opportunities for selfgrowth.

Meaning and Purpose: Whatmakes you tick, gives your heartjoy, makes you smile? What areyou doing that satisfies yourselfand others? The accumulation ofour life experiences, when wefind our meaning in life andpursue and sustain it, allows usto know what it means tobe “living.”

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OUR TEAMTed Burfict

Executive Director(502) 721-7500 ext. 102

[email protected]

Bev DeYoungDir. of Resident Care Services

(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]

Kathryn RayActivity Programming Coord.


Melissa WeidmanMemory Programming Coord.


Steve RossChef Manager


Sharon OwensCommunity Relations


Sheri AshCommunity Relations


Armando MarinBuilding Engineer


Kelly Allen-LegerHuman Resources Generalist

(502) 721-7500 ext. 103

JANUARY RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS1/1 Barbara Held1/8 David Peterson1/11 Cathy Stone1/15 Clarice Pollock1/18 Marilyn Hougland1/19 Bill Fryrear1/19 Evelyn Kinman1/19 Mary Jane Schmidt1/26 Dorothy Hill1/30 Oscar Bryant

JANUARY STAFFBIRTHDAYS1/1 Sadia Abdikadir1/1 Maryan Ali1/11 Bev DeYoung1/15 Natasha Mutesi1/23 Shy Singano1/30 Michael Daley1/30 Thelma Matis

JANUARY STAFFANNIVERSARIES2 years Oriana Green1 year Jeniece Mack

TeamSalute

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Health: Intact mental andphysical health allows forpossibility to enter your life.Health and happiness areobviously interconnectedbecause it’s difficult to feelhappy when your body hurts. Ittakes personal effort to workthrough the pain (will exercisehelp? changing food habits?) asworking for your health is anongoing, lifelong process.

Happiness isn’t guaranteed inlife. You have to make it happenfor yourself. Using these keyswill hopefully help you findyour way.

Feel free to stop by my officeany time to visit or just say “hi!”Blessings to each of you thiscoming New Year.

Ted Burfict, ExecutiveDirector

NEW YEAR’S DAYIsn’t it funny how we avoid

walking under ladders, or don’topen umbrellas indoors and ifwe spill salt we shake it over ourshoulder? Many superstitionskeep people doing strangethings without even knowingwhy!

Well, here we are followingthe Superstition that on the firstday of the year you HAVE to eatcertain foods to ensure luck forthe entire year. Chef Steve andhis team are dutifully preparingcorned beef, black eyed peas,cabbage and all the foods tokeep us lucky this year. Join uson New Year’s Day, January 1st,from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m

Your Belmont Village St. Matthews Management Team

JANUARY - THEOTHER KING’SBIRTHDAY (ELVISTHAT IS)

January celebrates the birthof the King of Rock and Roll -Elvis Presley.

We thought it would be fun touse him as the inspiration for ourJanuary themed meal:

Elvis & Memphis BluesWe’ll start the afternoon right

with the King himself (Yes, helooks great for 82!) performingat 3:00 in the Great Room.

Chef Steve and Chef Jeff willfollow up with a special mealfeaturing some of Elvis’ favoritefoods:

Of course we have to have• Fried Peanut Butter and

banana sandwich (using thePaula Dean version thatadds some honey andcinnamon)

• Fried Pickles• Southern Fried Corn• Sweet Potato Cream

Cheese PieFor those of us watching our

calories - I’d suggest ordering afresh salad from the menu!

We have a wonderfulresident, Martha, who alwayscomes up with the mostintriguing questions. Wethought we’d share some withyour inquiring minds and whatwe found out about the answers:

Was Jesus actually born onDecember 25?

Theologians have suggestedthat Jesus was born in thespring, based on the biblicalnarrative that shepherds werewatching over their flocks in thefields on the night of Jesus’ birth— something they would havedone in the spring. The precisereason why Christmas came tobe celebrated on December 25remains obscure, but mostresearchers believe thatChristmas originated as aChristian substitute for pagancelebrations of the wintersolstice.

What is “Belsnickle?”This German ‘giver of gifts’

was known by many differentnames. The word Belsnickleoriginated from a German termmeaning “Nicholas dressed infur.” These stoic figures havehunched backs, large faces withprominent long beards, and theirhands are often drawn into theirsleeves and held closely to theirbodies. Belsnickle would showup at the home of children,unannounced and not saying aword, just looking stern, causingthe children to behave all yearlong, giving candy and fruit ifthey were good.

EMPLOYEE OFMONTH MOO RAPAW

Moo has been with BelmontVillage for 3 years as a PAL. Shecame to the United States from thePhilippines when she was 12 yearsold with her parents and her 2Brothers and 2 Sisters. Moo hopesto one day become a Nurse and inher spare time educate herself byreading books about nursingpractices.

She has a flare for making Tofuvery appetizing; it is one of herfavorite foods.

Moo likes working at BelmontVillage because she enjoys makingpeople happy; she wants to helpothers as much as she can and itmakes her feel good inside. Moogoes above and beyond to helpresidents and is always a team player.

Moo wins a $100 gift card andthat “I’m glad I’m near the backdoor in this weather” EOM ParkingSpot!

Moo in the Center with Melissa andBev giving her big Congrats!

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January 2018GR Great Room 1st Floor Healthy LivingTH Town Hall 2nd Floor MBA Adult LearningL Library 2nd Floor Spiritual LivingB BistroJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

HAPPY

NewYear!

New Year's Day 110:00 Out to Walmart10:00 TH Exercise Stretches with Laura10:30 TH Memory Booster Group A1:30 TH Memory Booster Class B2:00 GR Guitarist Marie Augustine

Performs3:15 TH Marketplace Opens6:30 TH Bingo w/Kelli6:30 GR Cards & Board Games

210:00 TH Endurance /strengthening

class10:30 Out to Dollar Tree

2:00 TH Beginning Watercolor Class3:00 TH National Geographic Series

Class 1: Mysteries of thePast

6:30 B New Movie Night: King ArthurLegend of the Sword

310:00 Out to Kroger10:00 TH Chair Yoga Class10:30 TH This & That Learning & Trivia1:00 Silver Bullets out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers3:00 GR Guest Guitarist Chris Performs6:30 TH Bingo

410:00 TH Balance Class w/Laura:

improve your balance10:30 GR Tablet & iPad training11:30 TH Vets’ Lunch with Marine

Shane Szpila3:00 TH Beginning Painting Class:

Winter’s Delights6:30 Cards & Games Around Community

Epiphany 59:30 Bank Runs

10:00 TH Fun Exercise & FunTrivia

10:30 L Catholic Communion3:15 TH Marketplace Opens3:30 TH January Spelling Bee6:30 TH New Movie night

69:30 To Synagogue9:30 TH Play Bunco

11:30 GR Card Ministry w/Verna(sending cards to those inneed)

1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 TH Bingo w/Mike6:30 GR Classic Holiday Movies

Golden Globes 79:00 Morning Church Transportation

10:30 TH Catholic Mass on the Air1:30 Scenic Bus Ride with Mike3:00 TH Sunday church services

for all denominations6:30 TH Poker Games - all

welcome, multiple tables

Elvis' Birthday 810:00 Out to Target10:00 TH Exercise Stretches with Laura10:30 TH Memory Booster Group A1:30 TH Memory Booster Class B3:15 TH Marketplace Opens5:00 GR Super Music by Katie6:30 GR Cards & Board Games6:30 TH Bingo w/Kelli

910:00 TH Endurance /strengthening class10:30 TH January Birth Flower & designing

arrangements2:00 TH Beginning Watercolor Class3:00 TH National Geographic Series Class

2: Mysteries of the Past6:30 B New Movie Night: Words and

Pictures

1010:00 TH Chair Yoga Class10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH This & That Learning &

Trivia1:00 Out to Movies2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo


improve your balance10:30 GR Tablet & iPad training11:30 TH Forum Discussion & Lunch

w/Kathryn -by invitation2:00 TH New Book Club Meeting “Mr.

Churchill’s Secretary”3:30 TH Creative Arts w/Kathryn6:30 Cards & Games Around Community

129:30 Bank Runs

10:00 TH Fun Exercise & FunTrivia

10:30 L Catholic Communion3:15 TH Marketplace Opens3:30 TH January Jeopardy6:30 TH New Movie night

139:30 TH Play Bunco9:30 To Synagogue

11:30 GR Card Ministry w/Verna (sendingcards to those in need)

1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 TH Musical Performance by

The Dales6:30 GR Classic Holiday Movies

149:00 Morning Church Transportation

10:30 TH Catholic Mass on the Air1:30 Scenic Bus Ride with Mike3:00 TH Sunday church services

for all denominations6:30 TH Poker Games - all

welcome, multiple tables

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1510:00 TH Exercise Stretches with Laura10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 TH Memory Booster Group A12:15 Visiting Ascension School & Sharing

with children3:00 TH The Impact Dr. King had on our

World3:15 TH Marketplace Opens6:30 GR Cards & Board Games6:30 TH Bingo w/Kelli

1610:00 TH Endurance /strengthening

class10:30 Out to Macy’s

2:00 TH Ladies’ Winter Tea3:00 TH Communion Service for All

Denominations6:30 B New Movie Night: The

Wedding Plan

Celebrating the Birth of Elvis 1710:00 TH Chair Yoga Class10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH This & That Learning & Trivia1:00 Silver Bullets out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary4:30 JK Themed Meal of Month: The

Life of Elvis and Memphis BBQ& Blues

6:30 TH Bingo


improve your balance10:30 GR Tablet & iPad training11:30 TH Forum Discussion & Lunch

w/Kathryn by invitation2:00 TH Book Club Meeting3:30 TH Belmont Culinary Show Off6:30 Cards & Games Around Community

199:30 Bank Runs

10:00 TH Fun Exercise & Fun Trivia10:30 L Catholic Communion11:30 TH R.O.M.E.O. - men’s

luncheon3:15 TH Marketplace Opens4:00 L Shabbat6:30 TH New Movie night


11:30 GR Card Ministry w/Verna (sendingcards to those in need)

1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Pianist Nancy Porter

Entertains3:00 TH Bingo w/Mike6:30 GR Classic Holiday Movies

Hunt for Happiness Week 219:00 Morning Church Transportation

10:30 TH Catholic Mass on the Air1:30 Bus Excursion - Exploring the

History of Louisville with Mike1:30 Exploring Louisville with Mike3:00 TH Sunday church services for all

denominations6:30 TH Poker Games - all welcome,

multiple tables

2210:00 TH Exercise Stretches with Laura10:00 Out to Target10:30 TH Memory Booster Group A

2:00 TH Dance Class w/Kathryn3:15 TH Marketplace Opens3:30 TH Geography Bee: Win a

Prize!6:30 GR Cards & Board Games6:30 TH Bingo w/Kelli

2310:00 TH Endurance /strengthening class

2:00 TH Beginning Watercolor Class2:45 GR Louisville Library Bookmobile

Visits3:00 TH National Geographic Series:

Class 1: 125 years of NationalGeographic

4:30 L New Family Meeting6:30 B New Movie Night: Hope Springs

2410:00 Out to Kroger10:00 TH Chair Yoga Class10:30 TH This & That Learning &

Trivia1:00 Out to Lunch: Historic Checks

on Burnett2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo

2510:00 TH Balance Class w/Laura: improve

your balance10:30 GR Tablet & iPad training11:30 TH Vets’ Lunch with Marine Shane

Szpila2:00 TH Book Club Meeting3:00 TH Performance by Armando6:30 Cards & Games Around Community6:30 GR Cocktails by Fireplace & Live

Music

269:30 Bank Runs

10:00 TH Fun Exercise & Fun Trivia10:30 L Catholic Communion11:30 Birthday Luncheon

3:15 TH Marketplace Opens3:30 TH Play Winter Pictionary with

Brandon6:30 TH New Movie night


11:30 GR Card Ministry w/Verna(sending cards to those inneed)

1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 TH Bingo w/Mike & Bingo Auction6:30 GR Classic Holiday Movies

Grammys 289:00 Morning Church Transportation

10:30 TH Catholic Mass on the Air1:30 Bus Ride Scavenger Hunt2:00 GR Pianist Nancy Porter

Entertains3:00 TH Sunday church services for all

denominations6:30 TH Poker Games - all welcome,

multiple tables

2910:00 Out to Walmart10:00 TH Exercise Stretches with Laura10:30 TH Memory Booster Group A1:30 TH Memory Booster Class B3:15 TH Marketplace Opens3:30 TH Hot & Controversial Topics

Discussion6:30 GR Cards & Board Games6:30 TH Bingo w/Kelli

Tu B’Shevat at Sundown 3010:00 TH Endurance /strengthening

class2:00 TH Healthy Eating by Chef “Foods

that help keep you warm”2:30 TH Resident Council3:30 TH National Geographic Services

Class 2: 125 Years of TheGeographic

6:30 B New Movie Night: Meagen Levy

3110:00 Out to Kroger10:00 TH Chair Yoga Class10:30 TH This & That Learning &

Trivia1:00 To IMAX at Ky. Science Center:

South Pacific2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo

NEEDING YOURINPUT.....

A major portion of the concept ofSenior Living is that seniors are withtheir peers in an engagingenvironment that encouragesparticipation with friends,spirituality, learning new things andhaving fun.

My job is to help you meet thatgoal. But I need YOUR help to dothis. I’ve scheduled a series ofluncheons where I hope you willhelp me explore what our optionsare. They will be on severalThursdays at 11:30 in the TownHall. I’ll host with Papa John’s pizzaand soft drinks.

Be looking for an invitation fromme to join one of these FocusGroups.

I thank you in advance for yourparticipation and input!

Kathryn Ray, ProgrammingCoordinator

DAY OF SERVICEMartin Luther King Jr. once

proposed, “Life’s most persistentand urgent question is: ‘What areyou doing for others?’” HonorKing’s legacy by volunteering on theannual holiday and national day ofservice. Join us when we have ourHelping Hands giving back to ourCommunity.

NEIGHBORHOODAND CIRCLE OFFRIENDS

December was a wonderfulmonth - not only has ourCommunity looked warm,cheerful and full of Holiday Spirit- but we had many familiesvisiting to help spread thatcheer!

We had numerous scout andchurch groups with visitingchildren caroling throughout.

The Cheerleaders of a localhigh school asked to visit andthe girls made handmadeornaments and cards with ourNeighborhood residents.

The Circle of Friends enjoyedseveral outings, from lunch tothe Mega Cavern for their lightshow to an evening about thecity to see Holiday displays.

We look forward to learningnew things in January - a chanceto reflect on what our past has

brought us as well as what ourfriends and neighbors haveshared with us.

We always encourage familymembers to join us on either anouting or one of our groupactivities. Or share a hot cup ofcocoa with your loved one bythe fireplace.

Please see me any time andwe’ll make it happen! TheHappiest of 2018 to you andyours.

Melissa Wideman, MemoryProgramming Coordinator

HONEY HELPSSweeten your hot tea with

honey to soothe a sore throator cough.

MUSINGS FROM THEEDITOR

Well, it’s finally happened. I’vegrown to “dislike” the physicaleffects of winter. My hands andfeet are cold and to avoid a$250 heat bill I wear layers ofclothing and even a scarf in myhome! The multitude of graydays certainly affects ourmoods, whining for the warmthof spring.

Yet, I keep coming back towhat Henry David Thoreau said:

“Live in each season as itpasses; breathe the air, drinkthe drink, taste the fruit andresign yourself to the influenceof each.”

Which challenges me to lookat the purpose behind winter.The winter season is the perfecttime to explore within and takea closer look at our personalchoices. From inside the warmcocoon of our homes we havean opportunity to appreciate thegood things in our lives. Like

gardeners poring over seedcatalogues, winter is a time toplan the coming year and plantthe seeds of future goals forthe spring.

Winter is also a time to sharewith others. Daylight hours arevery short, making it a special

time to find ways to bringlight indoors. Long winterevenings are a great time to sitaround our fireplace in the GreatRoom with family and friendswith a warm cup of tea, sharing

stories and laughs.When I take Winter walks, I

am amazed at the dark outlineof our trees against the sky,realizing they too arehibernating, preparingthemselves for the coming year.

So, are you up to thechallenge? To not complainabout this season, but toembrace it with all the hopeit contains?

Blessings to each, KathrynRay, Programming Coordinator

A special thank you goes tothe members of our BelmontVillage Bells & Beaus Chorus.Their Winter production of“Christmas Through the Eyes ofa Child” was spectacular!Members Shirley, Marietta, Mary,Gerry, Mary Rose, Barbara,Charlie, Doris, Betty, Martha,Joan, Barbara, Dennis, Pat &Geraldine sang songs that youwould find in children’sChristmas shows. Added to that,Garnet and Ted had a reading,and Joan’s grandchildren sangsongs as well.

All in all it was fabulous! TheChorus is taking January off;meeting again in early Spring.

JANUARY BOOKCLUB BOOK

Mr. Churchill’s Secretarycaptures the drama of an era ofunprecedented challenge--and thegreatness that rose to meet it.London, 1940. Winston Churchillhas just been sworn in, war ragesacross the Channel, and the threat ofa Blitz looms larger by the day. Butnone of this deters Maggie Hope.She graduated at the top of hercollege class and possesses all theskills of the finest minds in Britishintelligence, but her gender qualifiesher only to be the newest typist atNo. 10 Downing Street. Herindefatigable spirit and remarkablegifts for code-breaking, though, rivalthose of even the highest men ingovernment, and Maggie finds thatworking for the prime ministeraffords her a level of clearance shecould never have imagined--andopportunities she will not let pass.

If you’d like to join our bookclub and receive your free copy ofthis book, please notify theConcierge. Some large-print booksare available.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE VILLAGE

Joan & son with the Clauses Loraine & Bob with Santa & the Mrs.The Circle of Friends created manyitems to sell at the Holiday event.

Of course any event we have would notbe possible without the excellence ofthe Dining Services crew.

Doris is SO lucky to have such anextended family who made agreat photo.

And our PC residents made items to sellas well - all proceeds (over $300) wentto the Alzheimer’s Association.

4600 Bowling BoulevardLouisville, KY 40207

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