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3680 N Moorpark RdThousand Oaks, CA 91360RCFE Lic. 565801746

Phone 805-496-9301Fax 805-496-9303www.belmontvillage.com

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3680 N Moorpark Rd. • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • Phone 805-496-9301 • Fax 805-496-9303

Belmont Village of Thousand Oaks

July 2015

Our Community’sTeam

Matt StevensonExecutive Director

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Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident Care

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Angel CarrilloCommunity Relations

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Shari RossCommunity Relations

[email protected].

Amanda SengerMemory Program [email protected]

·Debbie Navaro

Human Resource [email protected]

·Ray Rosales

Building [email protected]

·Aaron KuntzChef Manager

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Cindy CarbeeActivity Program [email protected]

Matt Stevenson,Executive DirectorMost people think of July as the

most patriotic month, because ofIndependence Day on the 4th. It’sa day for celebration, for red,white and blue, and for fireworksand hot dogs cooked on the grill.July days are long and warm, withmemories of backyard swimmingpools, fishing trips, campouts andother pastimes that belong tosummers gone by. July is also themonth my wife and I married. Shewanted to have the wedding inJuly so that we could have asummer wedding by the beach.She planned for months andfinally settled on the perfect oceanfront location in Palos VerdesEstates. It was to be her dreamsummer wedding in the Californiasun. The week leading up to ourwedding was perfect, 80-degree

summer sun without a cloud inthe July sky. The stage was set andJuly 10, 2010, was our bigsummer day. I will never forgetwaking up to pouring rain thatJuly 10 morning. The sky wasterribly overcast and the rain wasunrelenting. My mother insistedthat rain on your wedding day wasgood luck, but my wife wasdevastated. I refused to let the rainwreck the day and we carried onwith the wedding as planned. Itturned out to be a wonderfulwedding, rain and all. We werehappily married in the summerrain that July brings to Californiaonce every 100 years. No matterwhat you like to celebrate, keep inmind that the warm weather isusually perfect for just aboutanything you want to do outside,and that summer only lasts a littlewhile. Don’t let yourself miss outon all the great things you can dooutdoors when the birds wakeyou up with the early sunrise andthe daylight stretches well intothe evening.

Memorial DayCeremonies

Grant and Ed lowered the flagas we remembered those whogave their lives for our country.Residents then joined in singingpatriotic songs on this beautifulMonday morning.

Residents singing patriotic songs for Memorial Day.

Walking ClubWhether you walk at a brisk

pace or stroll or walk a longdistance or just a little—walkingclub is for you. Join us Tuesdaymornings at 9:15 as we travel toConejo Creek park and walk.There are plenty of smooth paths,benches and ducks! Come outand get some fresh air with us!

Dementia Support GroupJuly 14 and 28

7 p.m.Presented by the Alzheimer’s

Association and Coast CaregiverResource Center. This supportgroup is open to caregivers,families and friends of loved oneswith various dementias in TownHall on the 2nd floor. To RSVP orfor more info, contact facilitatorCarolyn Kopp, MS, CCRC FamilyConsultant, at (805) 492-0601.

Christa GiraldoDirector of Resident

Care Services

Depression in older adultsand the elderly

The changes that often come inlater life—retirement, the death ofloved ones, increased isolation,and medical problems—can leadto depression. Depressionprevents you from enjoying lifelike you used to. But its effects gofar beyond mood. It also impactsyour energy, sleep, appetite andphysical health. However,depression is not an inevitablepart of aging, and there are manysteps you can take to overcomethe symptoms, no matter thechallenges you face.

Signs and symptoms ofdepression:

- Sadness- Fatigue- Abandoning or losing interest

in hobbies or other pleasurablepastimes

- Social withdrawal andisolation (reluctance to be withfriends, engage in activities, orleave home)

- Weight loss or loss of appetite- Sleep disturbance (difficulty

falling asleep, oversleeping, ordaytime sleeplessness)

- Loss of self-worth (worriesbeing a burden, feeling ofworthlessness, self-loathing)

- Increase use of alcohol orother drugs

- Fixation on death, suicidalthoughts or attempts.

Managing depression self-helpfor older adults and elderly

It is a myth to think that after acertain age you can’t learn newskills, try new activities or makefresh lifestyle changes. The truth isthat the human brain neverstopped changing, so older adultsare just as capable as youngerpeople of learning new things andadapting to new ideas.Overcoming often involvesfinding new things you enjoy,learning to adapt to change,staying physically and sociallyactive, and feeling connected toyour community and loved ones.If you are depressed, you may notwant to do anything or seeanybody. But isolation andinactivity only make depressionworse. The more active you are—physically, mentally andsocially—the better you will feel.

- Exercise. - Physical activityhas powerful mood-boostingeffects.

- Connect with others face toface whenever possible. -Gettingthe support you need plays a bigrole in lifting the fog ofdepression and keeping it away.

- Get enough sleep. - Aim forsomewhere between seven tonine hours of sleep each night.

- Maintain a healthy diet. -Avoid eating too much sugarand junk food. Choose healthyfoods that provide nourishmentand energy, and take a dailymultivitamin.

- Participate in activities youenjoy. - Pursue whateverhobbies or pastimes bring orused to bring you joy.

- Volunteer your time. -Helping others is one of the bestways to feel better aboutyourself and expand your socialnetwork.

- Take care of a pet. - A petcan keep you company, andwalking a dog, for example, canbe a good exercise for you andgreat way to meet people.

- Learn a new skill. - Picksomething that you’ve alwayswanted to learn, or that sparksyour imagination and creativity.

- Create opportunities tolaugh. - Laughter provides amood boost, so swap humorousstories with your loved ones,watch a comedy, or read a funnybook.

Source: Helpguide.org

July 2015senior living

at thousand oaks

TH Town Hall Mind Body AwarenessB Bistro Outing

CE Center for Life EnhancementJK Josephine's KitchenGR Great Room



Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:00 Chumash Casino11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff

Edition3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

29:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Phil

Birdsell3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

Independence Day 49:30 TH Morning Exercise

11:00 JK 4th of July BBQ2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Denise7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out

the Truth7:30 Fireworks Viewing7:30 TH Movie


10:30 GR You Be the Judge with Clara1:00 B Current Events with Ed2:00 TH Music and Yoga with

Linda3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary


10:30 TH Activity Planning Meeting12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Short Story Discussion2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie

79:15 Walking Club9:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:30 TH Flower Arranging1:00 TH Fun with Spanish2:00 TH New Resident Orientation3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: StaffEdition

1:00 Matinee Movie Outing3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

99:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise

10:15 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Jusstuss3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie


10:00 Oaks Mall with Tammy11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Resident

edition2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Denise4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie


10:30 GR Finish That Line with Clara1:00 B Current Events with Ed2:00 TH Funtastic Fitness with

Annette3:00 TH Belmont Choir7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Documentary


10:15 TH Music with Irby12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Hot Topic Discussion2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie


10:30 TH Video Production1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition11:30 Port Hueneme Beach and Lunch

at Surfside Seafood3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:15 TH Beading with Laura1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with the

Homemade Jammers3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Healthy Lectures with

Angel2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Residentedition

2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Denise4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie





12:00 GR Rick on Piano2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 TH Hearing Clinic with Ron2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie


10:30 TH Flower Arranging1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 B Chef Chat3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition1:00 TH Drum Circle1:30 Target Center Outing3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

239:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Bob Ryeman3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie



259:30 TH Morning Exercise9:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy









10:30 TH Video Production1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:30 Belmont Bonanza Hoedown!7:00 GR Play Rummikub



3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:00 Dodgers Game!4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

309:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with the Forever

Young Singers3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon11:30 JK July Birthday Luncheon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

July 2015senior living

at thousand oaks





Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


10:00 Chumash Casino11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff

Edition3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

29:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Phil

Birdsell3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

Independence Day 49:30 TH Morning Exercise

11:00 JK 4th of July BBQ2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Denise7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out

the Truth7:30 Fireworks Viewing7:30 TH Movie





10:30 TH Activity Planning Meeting12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Short Story Discussion2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie


10:30 TH Flower Arranging1:00 TH Fun with Spanish2:00 TH New Resident Orientation3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub7:30 TH Terrific TV Tuesday



1:00 Matinee Movie Outing3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:15 TH Resident Council Meeting1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Jusstuss3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie




10:00 Oaks Mall with Tammy11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Resident

edition2:00 GR Cranium Crunches3:30 TH Bingo with Denise4:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Game Night: Roll Out the Truth7:30 TH Movie







10:30 TH Video Production1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition11:30 Port Hueneme Beach and Lunch

at Surfside Seafood3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie


10:15 TH Beading with Laura1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with the

Homemade Jammers3:30 B Social Hour7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Healthy Lectures with

Angel2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie








12:00 GR Rick on Piano2:00 B Play Canasta2:30 TH Hearing Clinic with Ron2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 GR Knitting with Araksi7:00 GR Horse Racing with Donnie


10:30 TH Flower Arranging1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 B Chef Chat3:00 B Blackjack with Neil7:00 GR Play Rummikub


11:00 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Staff Edition1:00 TH Drum Circle1:30 Target Center Outing3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

239:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 B Mah Jongg1:00 TH Bible Study2:30 JK Happy Hour with Bob Ryeman3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie



259:30 TH Morning Exercise9:30 Camarillo Outlets with Tammy









10:30 TH Video Production1:00 TH Fun with Spanish1:30 TH Matinee Movie Club3:00 B Blackjack with Neil4:30 Belmont Bonanza Hoedown!7:00 GR Play Rummikub



3:30 GR Scrabble with Rita4:00 Dodgers Game!4:30 JK 2 Truths and a Lie: Solution7:00 GR Casual Bingo7:30 TH Movie

309:00 TH Eucharistic Minister9:30 TH Morning Exercise1:00 TH Bible Study1:00 B Mah Jongg2:30 JK Happy Hour with the Forever

Young Singers3:30 B Social Hour7:00 GR Game Night: Apples to Apples7:30 TH Movie


10:30 TH Spell-a-Thon11:30 JK July Birthday Luncheon12:00 GR Rick on Piano1:00 TH Bible Study with Joan2:30 CE Advanced Balance Class3:30 JK Shabbat7:00 GR Group Crossword7:30 TH Movie

Happy Birthday!

Resident Birthdays!July 8 Alice M.July 9 Clyde A.July 9 Jennifer M.July 15 Charles B.July 16 Sue B.July 16 Evelyn R.July 18 Patricia S.July 19 Mary T.July 23 Marie V.July 27 Paul M.July 29 Roberta P.July 29 Philip S.July 31 Pat H.

Staff Birthdays!July 6 Fernando M.July 10 Esmeralda J.July 11 Brenda G.July 13 Donnie H.July 15 Melisa S.July 16 Jennifher A.July 17 Camille Y.July 18 Nemesia C.July 21 Hailee H.July 22 Rachel B.July 22 Rosario L.July 26 Joachin C.July 29 Elisia L.

It’s the BelmontBonanza!

July 284:30-6:30 p.m.

Enjoy some delicious food,country music and fabulouspeople at our 3rd annual BelmontBonanza!

Two Truths and a LieWednesdays and Saturdays

provide an opportunity for us toget to know each other better.During lunch and dinner we playTwo Truths and a Lie. This is whereresidents and staff members give abrief personal history and thenadd three more statements aboutthemselves; two are true and oneis not. The rest of us try to guesswhich statement is untrue.Contact Cindy if you’d like befeatured.

Congratulations!Alyssa Cesario

Employee of the MonthAlyssa was born in Ventura. She has two

younger sisters. Her favorite subject in schoolwas math. She used to work as a dentalassistant, but did not like this. She stoppedworking for a couple of years when she becamepregnant with her son, John Robert—but theycall him Chunk. Chunk is 5 years old now. Inher free time she enjoys going to the moviesand going out to dinner.

Alyssa is a hard worker and is always willingto help her coworkers. It’s a joy to have her onstaff. Congratulations, Alyssa!

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

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Amanda SengerMemory Program

CoordinatorNeighborhood News

June was Alzheimer’s and BrainAwareness Month. In June theNeighborhood learned some newways to help protect againstfurther cognitive decline.Scientists now know enough tomake two key recommendations.First is that regular physicalactivity and management ofcardiovascular risk factors(diabetes, obesity, smoking andhypertension) have been shownto reduce the risk of cognitivedecline and may reduce the risk ofdementia. Second is a healthy dietand lifelong learning/cognitivetraining. If you take these factors,it creates a recipe for the greatestbenefits. In the Neighborhood we

practice both of these factors everyday—with physical therapyleading exercise and healthywell-balanced foods at each meal.We also do cognitive training inthe form of activities to help boostmemory. The Neighborhood willcontinue to practice these goodhabits for the rest of the summer!

Circle of FriendsExercising the mind and body

are some of our favorite activitiesin Circle of Friends. Our residentshave a blast getting together toenjoy our activities which are bothfun and stimulating. They do thiswhile making friends with ouroutstanding staff members,residents and family members.Thank you to our families andresidents for taking part in ourJune activities and events! Getready for our great upcoming Julyoutings, happy hours, exerciseclasses, mental workouts andmuch more!

Circle of FriendsOutings

• Monday, 7/6- Picnic at thebeach (bus leaves at 10:40)

• Monday, 7/13- The MurphyAuto Museum (bus leavesat 12:45)

• Monday, 7/20- Lunch atDuke’s in Malibu (busleaves at 10:30)

• Monday, 7/27- DessertOutings to California PizzaKitchen (bus leaves at12:00)

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