Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove

500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308

Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove

February 2016

Our Team:

Maureen ChippasExecutive Director(847) 537-5000 [email protected] PaquitDir. of Resident Care Services(847) 537-5000 [email protected] LopezBuilding Engineer(847) 537-5000 x105Michael SahadeChef Manager(847) 537-5000 x106Lori WalochaActivity Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 [email protected] BlanchardMemory Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 [email protected] SteinbergHuman Resources Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x103Debra LapinSusan KocandaCommunity Relations(847) 537-5000 [email protected](847) 537-5000 [email protected]

Dear Friends,As we celebrate Valentine’s Day

this month; I am sending you allwarm thoughts and sharing withyou the Varon love story. Al Varonwas born in Chicago, he was themiddle child. It was written in thestars that Essie was to be his wife.She was also born in Chicago, shewas number 10 of 11 children.

When Al was 23, he was out ofthe service, and had beenstationed in Germany. He foundhimself the leader of a groupwithin the Sephardic JewishLeague. Essie was 18 and amember. Al was smitten, askedEssie for a date, and took her to abirthday party. However their firstdate, October 23rd, did not gowell. Essie said, “it was an oldercrowd, they were drinking,smoking and telling naughtyjokes.” Al and a friend of his droveEssie home after the party. Hisfriend told him, your date did nothave a good time. Al called Essieand told her he wanted to make itup to her and take her out again.Essie declined, saying she hadfinals, which was a little white lie.Essie’s next move was brilliant.Essie put Al in touch with hersister’s girlfriend Sally who wouldenjoy a party with a drink, asmoke and naughty joke. Al tookSally out, but wasn’t happy. As Alsaid, when he met Essie he felt

there was an immediate chemistrybetween them. So Al tried again,Essie tried to decline citing thosefinals again, but she and Al had agreat second date.

Now Al wants to propose, so hehad Essie try on a cigar bandwrapper as a ring. Al said to her,“just for fun, try it on, let’s pretendit is a real ring.” Then he took thatwrapper and went to Carson PirieScott and bought an engagementring for $238. One night, afterwork, he took Essie out and says,“hey, try on the paper ring forfun.” Essie agreed and Al wentinto the glove compartment andput the real ring on her finger.Essie told me she was surprised,numb and then worried herparents would say she was tooyoung. (Front Cover StoryContinued on Page 6)

Al & Essie’s wedding photo

February BirthdaysResident Birthdays

02/05 Darlene C. - 12902/07 Chuck B. - 24202/09 Arden S. - 33102/13 Dorothy B. - 11002/13 Barbara S. - 13102/14 Alice G. - 23402/21 Shirley G. - 11902/21 Barney Y. - 22802/24 Clarel S. - 22002/26 Evy G. - 130

Staff Birthdays02/03 Syed A.02/04 Antonio P.02/04 Ashley L.02/09 Pam O.02/11 Chewy X.02/11 Barb W.0216 Christine J.02/22 Susan B.02/22 Lori W.02/26 Doug A.

Staff Anniversaries5 YEARS Peggy G.3 YEARS Eileen M.3 YEARS Erwin V.

Circle of FriendsPhysical exercise and

movement is a very importantpart of the day for our Circle ofFriends and is incorporated intothe day once in the morning andonce in the afternoon to promotebrain fitness. Evidence has shownthat of all the domains of mentalfitness, physical activity is themost beneficial for buildingcognitive reserve. Here you seeCircle 2 starting their day with avigorous round of exercises to gettheir bodies and minds active forthe day.

Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood has begun

to incorporate a live musicsing-along every Friday afternoondirectly following Shabbatservices. Gina has created asongbook for our residents tofollow along to familiar andclassic songs while she plays thepiano to enhance the experience.The residents have really enjoyedthe two opportunities for thisprogram they have had thus far.We will continue this program aslong as the residents are enjoyingand participating.

Ginka Angelova

January Employee of the MonthGinka works as a p.m. Pal and is our January

Employee of the Month. She is one of thosesuperstars who flies under the radar. Ginka isconsistently a kind, compassionate, andefficient Pal! She is very reassuring andcomforting toward others. Often, if someone isreturning back from the hospital the dischargewill be in the late afternoon or evening. It isGinka’s sweet natured demeanor that welcomesour residents home. Ginka is a mother hen, shemakes it her priority to know what her residentsneed and makes it happen.

The Residents GaveThanks to the Staff!

Our residents all worked veryhard to create 90 snowmen pentops. The residents wanted to dosomething for all the Belmontstaff for the holidays. It’s been funseeing them use them!

This is the holiday card & gift that theresidents created for everyone!

Chuck, Joan, & Rochelle mademany!

Ellie & Al worked hard too!

Ray had FUN making the gifts!

Red Hat Ladies......were at it again! They

decorated 90 note cards for acommunity service project! Thenote cards get attached to the“cookie bags” that are given toour tours.

Feb. HappeningsLunch Bunch

02/05: Ditka’s02/12: Philly G’s02/19: Cooper’s Hawk02/26: Order In From

Lou Malnati’s

Special Events02/01 Steven Frenzel: “Beat

The Winter Blues”02/02 “Keep Your Brain Fit”02/03 Wii Tournament Begins02/08 Chinese Tea Ceremony02/09 Tim Wilsey: Mardi Gras02/10 Memorial Service02/11 John Boda Presents02/12 Valentine Bingo Party02/16 Welcome Lunch02/17 Paxxon Talk02/18 Chgo. Symphony Outing02/23 Resident Council02/24 Read At The School02/29 Movie Outing

Entertainment02/03 Alex Talbott02/07 Randy Walker02/10 Jae Wilkins02/14 Gina Nunez02/17 John Boda02/21 Luke Lucky02/24 Chris Colletti02/28 Dennis Koppo

February 2016TH Town Hall CL Center for LearningFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents

JK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Club ActivityO Outing

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Steven Frenzel Presents:

“Beating the WinterBlues”

3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BESTMedicine”

6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

Groundhog Day! 29:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Chinese New Year Craft1:30 JK Bingo2:30 FP Family Feud Game3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

39:30 O Jewel

10:00 JK Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance

1:30 TH Wii Bowling Tournament -Rooms 215 - 242

2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With AlexTalbott

3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

410:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Wii Bowling Tournament -

Rooms 101 - 214 & 3151:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Craft: Decorate a Mardi

Gras Mask3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth

510:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Ditka’s

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

610:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Bunco Game

2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games

79:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With

Randy Walker “SurfShow”

6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

810:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Chinese New Year Tea

Ceremony3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST

Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday 99:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Tim Wilsey Presents: Mardi

Gras/ New Orleans jazz1:30 TH Bingo2:30 FP Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Fun:

Enjoy Pacski Treats3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

109:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Decorate Valentine Cookies for

our Valentine Party2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Jae

Wilkins3:30 FP Crosswords3:45 TH Memorial Service6:00 FP Trivia

1110:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH John Boda Presents:

“Love Is Here To Stay:George Gershwin”

1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Choir Practice3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth

1210:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Philly G’s

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 JK Valentine Bingo Party!3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

1310:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker

1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games

Valentine’s Day! 149:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Gina

Nunez6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

Presidents Day 1510:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 FP Blackjack/Poker3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


169:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp11:30 TH Welcome Lunch For New

Residents1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

179:30 O Jewel

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance

1:30 TH Paxxon Talk - Power Aging2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With John

Boda3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

188:30 O Chicago Symphony Rehearsal With

Riccardo Muti & Lunch Outing10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 FP Giant Crosswords

1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Judging Students Artwork From St.

Mary’s School3:30 FP W/C & Walker Clinic3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth

1910:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Cooper’s

Hawk1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

2010:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Dice Game10:30 O Scenic Drive

1:30 CL Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games


10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Luke

Lucky6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

2210:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 FP Toss Up Game3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


239:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Resident Council1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

249:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Science Wonders - “Sense of

Touch”1:15 O Read To Students At Hawthorne

School2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Chris Colletti3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

259:15 TH Gospel Songs & Jojo the

Therapy Dog10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Dancercize


2610:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch Order In

From Lou Malnati’s Pizza1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

2710:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive

1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sorry! Game6:00 FP Board Games



Dennis Koppo6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

2910:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


February 2016TH Town Hall CL Center for LearningFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents

JK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Club ActivityO Outing

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Steven Frenzel Presents:

“Beating the WinterBlues”

3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BESTMedicine”

6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles

Groundhog Day! 29:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Chinese New Year Craft1:30 JK Bingo2:30 FP Family Feud Game3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

39:30 O Jewel

10:00 JK Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance

1:30 TH Wii Bowling Tournament -Rooms 215 - 242

2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With AlexTalbott

3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

410:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Wii Bowling Tournament -

Rooms 101 - 214 & 3151:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Craft: Decorate a Mardi

Gras Mask3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth

510:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Ditka’s

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

610:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Bunco Game

2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games



Randy Walker “SurfShow”

6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

810:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 TH Chinese New Year Tea

Ceremony3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday 99:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Tim Wilsey Presents: Mardi

Gras/ New Orleans jazz1:30 TH Bingo2:30 FP Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Fun:

Enjoy Pacski Treats3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

109:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Decorate Valentine Cookies for

our Valentine Party2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Jae

Wilkins3:30 FP Crosswords3:45 TH Memorial Service6:00 FP Trivia

1110:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH John Boda Presents:

“Love Is Here To Stay:George Gershwin”


1210:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Philly G’s

1:30 L Shabbat2:30 JK Valentine Bingo Party!3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

1310:00 FP Exercise10:30 O Scenic Drive10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker

1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sing-A-Long6:00 FP Board Games

Valentine’s Day! 149:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion

10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Gina

Nunez6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

Presidents Day 1510:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 FP Blackjack/Poker3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


169:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp11:30 TH Welcome Lunch For New

Residents1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

179:30 O Jewel

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Walking Balance

1:30 TH Paxxon Talk - Power Aging2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With John

Boda3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

188:30 O Chicago Symphony Rehearsal With

Riccardo Muti & Lunch Outing10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 FP Giant Crosswords

1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Judging Students Artwork From St.

Mary’s School3:30 FP W/C & Walker Clinic3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Cards With Beth

1910:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch At Cooper’s

Hawk1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

2010:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Dice Game10:30 O Scenic Drive

1:30 CL Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Blackjack/Poker6:00 FP Board Games


10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With Luke

Lucky6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

2210:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank2:00 FP Toss Up Game3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


239:30 L Communion

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Resident Council1:30 TH Bingo2:30 TH Tai Chi With Lori3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Jen

249:30 O Walgreens

10:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Science Wonders - “Sense of

Touch”1:15 O Read To Students At Hawthorne

School2:30 JK Wine & Cheese With Chris Colletti3:30 FP Crosswords6:00 FP Trivia

259:15 TH Gospel Songs & Jojo the

Therapy Dog10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 TH Dancercize


2610:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch Order In

From Lou Malnati’s Pizza1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy

2710:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive

1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sorry! Game6:00 FP Board Games



Dennis Koppo6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles

2910:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST


Resident CommitteesPresident: Bart Tasca

Vice-President: Irv Reiner

The Resident Councilmeetings are held on the lastTuesday of the month at10:30 a.m., in the Town Hall.The Resident Council officersencourage everyone to attend. Ifyou would like to speak withone of the above members,please ask for their numbers atthe concierge desk. The nextmeeting will be Feb. 23.

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: 9 a.m.Church

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Neighborhood Outing

Monday: 11 a.m.Circle of Friends Outing

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.Jewel or Walgreens

Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments

Friday: 11 a.m.Assisted Living Outing

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.Scenic Drive

Happy

Day

Cover Story Continued:Essie went home and woke up

her parents. Her parents loved Aland a year later on October 23rd,1949, they were married.

Years earlier, Al’s parents wentto the wedding of Essie’s oldersister. When Al’s mother camehome, she told him, I found a girlfor you and she meant Essie. Atthe time Al had plenty ofgirlfriends and did not pursue it;but when he met Essie he wassmitten. I asked Essie what drewher to Al? She said she admiredhis caring and compassion forothers. Al admired Essie’s strongvalues regarding family.

They both love to golf andbowl. They both love people;through the South Shore Templethey socialized and took part invariety shows for thecongregation. Al sang and Essiewas the announcer for the show;they rehearsed with the troupe

two to three times a week.They had five daughters Shari,

Rhonda, Susie, Vicki, and Amy.They have 11 grandchildren and3-great grandchildren. Al and hisfather started their own company -Crown Metal. Al and Essietraveled; if it was warm and theywere together, they were happy.But their greatest joy is seeingtheir family grow from this lovestory; which Al’s mother predictedyears ago. Their secret to success?Never go to bed angry. Essie said,kiss and make up, you will behappier in the morning!-Maureen

Happy and Healthy 2016!There was a full house for our

New Year’s Eve Party! We enjoyeddelicious appetizers, champagne,and even a symbolic chocolateéclair to ring in a “sweet” year!After we learned some New Yearhistory, answered some New Yeartrivia, and shared some funresolution poems and quotes, thegold Belmont Ball began to drop:"10.9.8... Happy New Year!” Ourgroup made lots of noise withtheir noisemakers. We thenwished everyone a healthy NewYear. We were fortunate to haveGina Nunez entertain us and endthe festivities.

Isabelle & Babe were our 1st guests!

Chuck & Sophia made some noise!

Elaine & Rochelle also rang in 2016!

10, 9, 8...the ball is dropping!

Violet (above) and Mala (below)enjoyed their New Year kiss!

Joyce & Joe were ALL smiles!

Myrna, Nancy, & Shirley had FUN!

Al & Essie enjoyed ringing in 2016!

Will & his daughter, Kay had FUN!

Richard & Barb shared well wishes!

Sharon & Bob made a toast!

Noreen & Marcela looked festive!

Belmont Village Scene

Wii Bowling Winners! (Hilda was awinner but is not pictured)

Estelle getting a “well wish kiss”!

Barney, Joan, Emma, Ellie R., Isabelle& Elaine S. enjoyed reading to the 4& 5 year old children at Hawthorne

School!

Lori & Isabelle were “twins!” Bart was helping Joyce look upsomething on the computer!

Joan & Gladys made some reallyattractive note cards for the “cookie

bags”!

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