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1039 E. El Camino Real • Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • Phone 408-720-8498 • Fax 408-720-8499 Belmont Village of Sunnyvale June 2016 Our Team Radhika Singh Executive Director [email protected] Ernie Getuiza Dir. of Residential Care Services [email protected] Julia Torres Community Relations [email protected] Kathy Nguyen Memory Programs Coordinator [email protected] Romeo Sembrano Multi-Unit Chef Manager [email protected] Jayati Dasgupta Human Resources Coordinator [email protected] Alex Burdan Building Engineer [email protected] Phone: (408) 720-8498 Fax: (408) 720-8499 Message From Radhika Alzheimer’s Walk Fundraiser 2016 The Alzheimer’s Association is an organization that is dear to my heart. At Belmont Village Sunnyvale, we as a team actively have fundraisers throughout the year to help contribute to the research that takes place to one day find the cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The San Jose Alzheimer’s Walk is just a few short months away and this month I would like to take the opportunity to talk about some of the fundraising efforts we as a team will be having here at the community. Specifically, in June I would like to invite all of our residents, families, and friends as we will be kicking off our fundraising efforts with a “Some like it HOT” fashion show brought to you by our Circle of Friends and Neighborhood residents. This event will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m in our Town Hall and courtyard. The fashion show will consist of our residents modeling summer attire, a raffle, and great refreshments. Donations will be accepted as an entrance fee into the show. Please contact Kathy Nguyen, Memory Program Coordinator, for more details. Be on the lookout for more fundraisers in the upcoming months. Belmont Village Circle of Friends Memory Program Named Best of the Best Belmont Village’s Circle of Friends® program for mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate dementia was recognized May 10 with the 2016 Best of the Best Memory Care Award at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver. Argentum, formerly the Assisted Living Federation of America, is the largest national association for senior living providers. Its Best of the Best awards recognize innovative programs and services that advance excellence in senior living. The award is given to initiatives receiving the highest scores from a panel of experts, across all entry categories. Have a great June and Happy Father’s Day! Radhika Singh Executive Director
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1039 E. El Camino Real • Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • Phone 408-720-8498 • Fax 408-720-8499
Belmont Village of Sunnyvale
June 2016
Our Team
Radhika SinghExecutive [email protected] GetuizaDir. of Residential Care [email protected] TorresCommunity [email protected] NguyenMemory Programs [email protected] SembranoMulti-Unit Chef [email protected] DasguptaHuman Resources [email protected] BurdanBuilding [email protected]: (408) 720-8498Fax: (408) 720-8499
Message From RadhikaAlzheimer’s Walk Fundraiser
2016The Alzheimer’s Association is
an organization that is dear to myheart. At Belmont VillageSunnyvale, we as a team activelyhave fundraisers throughout theyear to help contribute to theresearch that takes place to oneday find the cure for Alzheimer’sdisease. The San Jose Alzheimer’sWalk is just a few short monthsaway and this month I would liketo take the opportunity to talkabout some of the fundraisingefforts we as a team will be havinghere at the community.
Specifically, in June I wouldlike to invite all of our residents,families, and friends as we will bekicking off our fundraising effortswith a “Some like it HOT” fashionshow brought to you by our Circleof Friends and Neighborhoodresidents. This event will takeplace on Sunday, June 12, 2016,at 3:00 p.m in our Town Hall andcourtyard. The fashion show willconsist of our residents modeling
summer attire, a raffle, and greatrefreshments. Donations will beaccepted as an entrance fee intothe show. Please contact KathyNguyen, Memory ProgramCoordinator, for more details.
Be on the lookout for morefundraisers in the upcomingmonths.
Belmont Village Circle ofFriends Memory Program NamedBest of the Best
Belmont Village’s Circle ofFriends® program for mildcognitive impairment and mild tomoderate dementia wasrecognized May 10 with the 2016Best of the Best Memory CareAward at the Argentum SeniorLiving Executive Conference inDenver. Argentum, formerly theAssisted Living Federation ofAmerica, is the largest nationalassociation for senior livingproviders. Its Best of the Bestawards recognize innovativeprograms and services thatadvance excellence in seniorliving. The award is given toinitiatives receiving the highestscores from a panel of experts,across all entry categories.
Have a great June and HappyFather’s Day!
Radhika SinghExecutive Director
June Birthdays
ResidentsJune 7 Jack BridgesJune 8 Mikki PehrsonJune 9 Stuart HauserJune 10 Milton TooransJune 12 Steve WissigJune 18 Dorothea BrownJune 19 Dee FulghamJune 19 Harvey SharfsteinJune 21 Mary GeeJune 21 Harry PortolanJune 23 Eileen KrenzerJune 28 Phyllis Campbell
You Always Have A Choice.- Unknown
EmployeesJune 5 Lily LauJune 5 Katherine UmipigJune 6 Lasondra LaliberteJune 15 MinRose AdrianoJune 19 Mercedita AlamoJune 21 Mary Jane GomezJune 25 Arlene Gleason
Father’s Day BBQCome join us on June 19 tocelebrate our awesome dads,
uncles and granddads. The guyswill get a nice SF Giants treat!
Father’s Day BBQSunday, June 19
11 am
Some Like It HOT!We’re excited to kick off the Walkto End Alzheimer’s Fundraising
series of events with the first everfashion show at our community.Our residents will be modelingcool, yet hot summer attire. All
proceeds will directly benefit theAlzheimer’s Association.
Some Like It HOT!Fashion Show
Sunday, June 123 pm, Courtyard
Family & friends are invited to RSVPat the concierge
Employee of the MonthCongratulations to Allie Espinoza, June’s
Employee of the Month.Allie has been a nurse with our Wellness
Center for almost four years. This is her firstever recognition as employee of the month.
Personal facts about Allie: She’s been marriedfor two years. And she and her husband areexpecting their first child in December!
Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends members had
a recent outing to the Elizabeth F.Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto, CA.The residents had the opportunityto explore the lush greenery andvibrant flowers in bloom. Theplace has knowledgeable docentswho give guided tours of thehistorical home, andhorticulturists to enlighten youwith their expertise on thebeautiful plants that grow.Luncheons and weddings havetaken place here. They even haveStory Time for children who visitthe historical site, where storiesare read, songs are sung, andfinger plays are conducted. Classesare also provided where mastergardeners would give tips on howto keep your very own gardenhealthy and ways to make itflourish. Everyone really enjoyedhis or her time at the garden whilegetting fresh air, warm sunlight,and physical fitness. It was a veryrelaxing and peaceful time for theresidents, as well. This was a greatway to have a perfect day justbeing outside to experience springin all its splendor.
Flower Arranging Class inNeighborhood 2
Neighborhood NewsRecently, the residents created
some ceramic art pieces withSamantha, who is a long-timetalented and creative artinstructor. She works very wellwith our residents and they fullyenjoy the project ideas thatSamantha brings to thecommunity. They [the residents]are filled with joyful anticipationfor what new art projects she hasin store for them. This timearound, the residents had madepinch pots with clay. In the nextfew days, it is important to keepthe clay moist to prevent crackingfrom excessive dryness. The pinchpots will be taken to a kiln forfiring. Afterwards, they will beglazed and finished by theresidents with their choosing ofcolor and design. This activityhelps the residents with tasksequencing, dexterity,concentration and attention.Other benefits include enhancingthe imagination, sensorydevelopment, and problemsolving. In addition, the residentscan share their work with othersand garner a sense ofaccomplishment. It has also beenreported that working with clayprojects can raise self-esteem,relieve stress, even reducedepression and anxiety. We lookforward to seeing the finalproducts and having themshowcased at our annual art show.
Fitness CornerCardiac Training
for SeniorsCircuit Format:• - Number of different
exercises performed in aspecific order andcompleted consecutively.
• - Body weight exercises,machine workouts,resistance band exercises orfree weight routines.
• - Perform each exercise fora predetermined number ofrepetitions or periodof time.
Benefits:• - Improves mobility &
stability• - Reduces fall risk by 12.9%• - Improves physical
functioning• - Reduces painCognitive Benefits• - Better cognitive
performance• - Improves mental
functioningIntensity• - Start slowly and gradually
increase the intensity as thestrength and enduranceincreases.
• - Listen to your body, andonly do as much as you areable to do withoutexperiencing pain.
Contact: Naseem Syed,Program Director - Rehab Care
June 2016TH Town Hall CY CourtyardJK Josephine's Kitchen MBACL Center for LearningGR Great RoomPT Pool Table
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Please see Daily ActivitySheets as dates & times aresubject to change.
19:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 TH Catholic Mass10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Brad Bryant5:30 TH Bible Study5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
29:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia
39:30 TH Let’s Get Fit9:30 CY Garden Club
10:00 TH Dancing Around the World10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity
1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers2:30 COF Scenic Drive5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
49:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Bridge
10:30 TH Poker3:00 TH Special Documentary5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games6:30 GR Bingo
59:30 Church Trips
10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games
69:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 TH Coloring for Adults12:30 TH Arts & Crafts1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
79:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)12:30 TH Wii2:00 JK Chef Chat2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia
89:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 TH Communion for Catholics10:30 TH Investment Club
1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Frank Cefalu5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games
99:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 CL Computer Drop-In2:00 TH Mahjong3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia
109:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity12:00 TH New Resident Lunch
1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers2:30 COF Scenic Drive5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
119:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Bridge
10:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games6:30 GR Bingo
129:30 Church Trips
10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:00 CY Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fashion
Show3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games
139:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 TH Flower Arranging12:30 TH Arts & Crafts1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
149:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)1:00 TH Resident Council1:30 TH Activity Chat2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia
159:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 TH Communion for Catholics10:30 TH Marketplace1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Gregory Taylor5:30 TH Bible Study5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
169:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:00 TH Chef Demo1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia
179:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity
1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers2:30 COF Scenic Drive3:30 TH Shabbat Services5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
189:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Bridge
10:30 TH Poker3:00 TH Special Documentary5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games6:30 GR Bingo
199:30 Church Trips
10:00 GR Morning Devotion11:00 JK Father’s Day BBQ
1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games
209:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 TH Coloring for Adults12:30 TH Arts & Crafts1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
219:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 GR Furry Friends10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)12:30 TH Wii2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia
229:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 TH Communion for Catholics10:30 TH Investment Club
1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Irina Myachkin5:30 TH Bible Study5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
239:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia
249:30 CY Garden Club9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 Neighborhood Scenic Drive11:00 JK Birthday Celebration12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 TH Balance Training2:00 TH Cultural Explorers2:30 COF Scenic Drive4:30 JK Chef’s Special Dinner5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
259:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Bridge
10:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games6:30 GR Bingo
269:30 Church Trips
10:00 GR Morning Devotion1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Sunday Matinee2:30 Scenic Drive3:00 GR Weekly Social3:45 TH Wii6:00 GR Brain Games
279:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:30 TH Flower Arranging12:30 TH Arts & Crafts1:30 PT Billiards/Table Tennis Club2:00 TH Balance Training2:45 TH Special Film Screening5:30 GR Trivia6:00 GR Brain Games
289:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 CL Computer Drop-In10:30 TH Tai Chi (Seated Session)11:15 TH Tai Chi (Standing Session)12:30 TH Wii2:30 TH Bridge3:30 TH Poker5:30 GR Trivia
299:00 Shopping & Bank Trips9:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
10:00 TH Communion for Catholics1:00 TH Bingo2:00 TH Balance Training3:00 JK Wine & Cheese w/ Mark Watson5:30 GR Trivia5:30 TH Bible Study6:00 GR Brain Games
309:30 TH Let’s Get Fit
12:00 TH Circle of Friends Activity1:30 TH Low Impact Aerobics2:00 TH Mahjong2:00 CL Computer Drop-In3:00 GR Share A Pet w/ Suzie & Kimi3:30 TH Spades5:30 GR Trivia
Resident Committees
New Resident LunchFriday, June 1011 a.m. in Josephine’s KitchenAll new residents are encouragedto attend.
Resident Council MeetingTuesday, June 142 p.m. in Town Hall
All residents are encouragedto attend.
President: Dee FulghamVice President: Open
Welcome CommitteeIf you would like to joinBelmont Village’s WelcomeCommittee to help acclimatenew residents, please contactRadhika Singh, Executive Director
New ResidentsJanice Zonne
Lauren MerrittDennis Boilard
Bernie BurlingameKathy LebherzRobert Chan
Katherine Cowan
Upcoming: Life Series
Special Film ScreeningAll throughout the month of June, we willbe screening a series of curated films and
documentaries. The goal is to entertain andprovoke thought and conversations.
The movies and documentaries will range fromthe personal to the larger forces of social/
cultural understanding and span various genres.
Mondays, 2:45 p.m.Town Hall
Calendar of Events forWalk to End Alzheimer’s
July 17 Paint NiteAug. 28 Dim Sum LunchSept. 10 Quilt for LifeSept. 11 Pizza SocialSept. 17 Art ShowOct. 2 Cupcakes Stand
Betty, picking out cupcakes at thestand, from last year’s fundraising
The Longest DayThe Longest Day is an event to
bring awareness for theAlzheimer’s Association. Held
annually on the summer solstice,the duration of this
sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizesthe challenging journey of thoseliving with the disease and their
caregivers. Join us for activities tomark the day.
The Longest DayMonday, June 20
June Is NationalSafety Month
Adults 55 and older are moreprone to becoming victims offalls, and the resulting injuries candiminish the ability to lead active,independent lives. The number offall deaths among those 65 andolder is four times the number offall deaths among all otherage groups.
We can all encourage residentsto participate in daily exerciseclasses. Staying active has shownto reduce fall risks in older adults.Belmont Village and Rehab Careoffer various exercise and wellnessprograms to suite everyone’sfitness level.
Check apartments daily for anytripping hazards. Phone lines andoxygen tubing should never beobstructing a walkway. Please alertthe wellness center if you aretaking any new medications, asmany side effects could triggera fall.
Residents should always usetheir walking aid, even inside their
apartments. Check to make sureyour walker is by your bedside atnight. Walkers and canes shouldbe check for any loose ormalfunctioning parts.
Families, residents, andemployees should immediatelyreport any safety concerns in thecommunity.
Spills should be reportedimmediately and attended toswiftly to prevent any slips on wetsurfaces. Always use wet floorsigns when necessary.
Most importantly try to exercisegood judgment and never attemptan obstacle or task that you feelmight not be safe handled alone.Don’t hesitate to ask forassistance; prevention is key forstaying healthy.
Contact Info
Please contact Ernie Getuiza,Director of Resident CareServices, for further info.
(408) [email protected]
Chef Romeo’s Specials
Chef ChatTuesday, June 7
2 p.m., Josephine’s Kitchen
Chef DemoThursday, June 161 p.m., Town Hall
Father’s Day BBQSunday, June 19
11:00 a.m., Josephine’s Kitchen
Birthday CelebrationFriday, June 24
11 a.m., Josephine’s Kitchen
Chef’s Special DinnerFriday, June 24
4:30 p.m., Josephine’s Kitchen
Belmont Village Scene
Sunnyvale Singers performing onMother’s Day Dee, Julia and Caroline planted a
Meyer lemon tree on Earth Day
Mary B.: singing to the parrot onEarth Day
Mae and Ethel puzzling together. Lily, creating her bouquet of flowersin class PJ (center), the new physical
therapist, with residents
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