Belmont Village of Westwood...10475 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel ( 310) 475-7501 Fax (310) 475-7511 Belmont Village of Westwood May 2016 Westwood Management Team James Arp

10475 Wilshire Blvd • Los Angeles, CA 90024 • Tel (310) 475-7501 • Fax (310) 475-7511

Belmont Village of Westwood

May 2016

WestwoodManagement Team

James ArpExecutive Director

[email protected] KhatchatrianDirector of Nursing

[email protected] Berger

Sales and Marketing [email protected] Zeverino-Jenkins

Community [email protected]

Judy CastilloHuman Resources Generalist

[email protected] Thomason

Activity Programs [email protected]

Chris SchroederMemory Programs Coordinator

[email protected] Raynal

Chef [email protected]

Greg CrosbyDining Room Manager

[email protected] Rosario

Dining Room [email protected]

Brandon MullinsBuilding Engineer

[email protected]

James’ NoteA Competitive Spirit

Just think about all thecompetition in the world today.Every month it seems like we, as asociety, are celebrating onecompetition or another. Whetherit’s the Super Bowl, the AcademyAwards, NCAA and MarchMadness, the World Series, the USOpen (both tennis and golf), weall want a winner.

During the month of May weare going to celebrate and root fora winner during yet anothercompetition: the Kentucky Derby(check calendar for details)! Eventhe hats people wear during theKentucky Derby have acompetitive edge.

I, myself, love a greatcompetition - whether it’s on thetennis court or out running a 1/2or full marathon. I’m not doingeither for money, but I love thecompetition with myself andothers and the training it takes tomaster the race.

The goals people create in lifecan be anything from losingweight, to saving money for a newhome, or to learn a new language.It’s like we are always in a state ofcompetition, each and every day.

So what are your goals for theyear? Do you have a fancy hat towear for the Kentucky Derby orare you going to make one to

compete with the other residents?Whatever you choose to competefor, give it your all and your best;good things will come from it. I’llsee you out there ~ James

James and Chris (MPC) afterHollywood Half Marathon

Congratulations!!I’m proud to announce thatSummer Rosario has beenpromoted to Dining Room

Manager. Summer has been withBV for over five years - starting out

as a server and working her wayup to Table Captain and now

Dining Room Manager. Summer’sconstant professionalism and

customer satisfaction have beentop notch and this promotion iswell deserved. Congrats and well

done, Summer!

May Resident Birthdays6 Lois Brooks8 Marcia Edelman10 Nancy Davis10 Anne Wurwand12 Robert Elashoff13 Cecile Berman13 Trudy Steinberg16 Sandy Nielson22 Betty Rabson23 Susie Coade25 Adeline Lachman26 Shirley Dowling26 Rose Newman29 William McGagh

May Staff Birthdays3 William Nelson6 Remedios Manolo7 Christine Wright8 Gemma Cansicio9 Duriah Martasuwirya9 Claudia Gabriel15 Michelle Eligio19 Yecenia Barberena20 Sumi Yusuf21 Angela Aranda22 Bagherzadeh, Hosseinbad27 Ana Bonillas27 Cynthia Aguilar29 Linda Holmes30 Joseph Nipales

M nth

Team Memberof the

Stephanie JohnsonStephanie has been a PAL at

Belmont for over a year. Whethershe is working on the fourth flooror in a private assignment, shealways excels at her job. She hasreceived many family recognitionsand compliments from residents.Stephanie has continued to be adedicated team player. Thank you,Stephanie, for everything thatyou do.

Aboveand

Victoria Whisenhunt &Keisha Lino

Two extra mile awards thismonth for two fabulousemployees! Victoria has been aPAL for over a year and Keisha hasbeen a third shift neighborhoodPAL for almost a year. Victoria &Keisha have gone above andbeyond this month in residentcare showing extra focus to detail.They give focused care and alwaystry to best anticipate theirresidents needs. Victoria & Keishaare always willing to give ahelping hand to residents and totheir co-workers when needed.Thank you, Victoria & Keisha, forgoing the extra mile for BelmontVillage residents.

Join us for an afternoon of shopping, refreshments, and a spectacular BelmontResident Runway Show!

DRCS Health Hintsby Zara Khatchatrian

OccupationalTherapy Month

Occupational Therapy istherapy based on performing themeaningful activities of dailyliving (self-care skills, education,work and social skills), especiallyto enable or enhance participationin such activities despiteimpairments or limitations inphysical or mental functioning.

Occupational therapists areskilled professionals. Theireducation includes the study ofhuman growth and development,with specific emphasis on thesocial, emotional and physicaleffects of illness and injury. Theyare unique, in that they look atthe whole picture when it comesto a person’s treatment.

They look at the person’sabilities, task to be performed,and the environment in which thetask is to take place.

The older adult benefits fromoccupational therapy becausetheir goal is to assist withregaining or maintaining a level inindependence that will allowthem to age in place for as long aspossible. Occupational therapyhas been proven effective forseniors living with variousmedical conditions or recoveringfrom surgery. In addition toworking with individuals toincrease strength or regain

important life supporting skills,occupational therapists workthroughout the community,counseling families, localgovernments, and communitygroups to ensure that each isdoing what it can to help olderadults maintain theirindependence.

Belmont Village offers bothoccupational therapy and physicaltherapy services. Our WellnessCenter nurses work closely withour therapists to identify thoseresidents who would benefit fromthese therapies and contacts thefamilies and physicians tocoordinate care.

We encourage, educate andpromote healthy living.

Source: AOTA

Natasha and Irene working hard inthe gym.

TransportationSchedule

Sunday: Scenic driveMonday: Doctor

appointments, local tripsTuesday: Doctor

appointments, Circle of Friendsouting

Wednesday: Doctorappointments, activity outing

Thursday: Doctorappointments, neighborhoodouting

Friday: Local tripsSaturday: Local tripsPlease sign up for activity

outings. Schedule your doctorappointments and othertransportation needs at theConcierge Desk.

ResidentCommittees &

Informational Chats

Chef’s Chat—Meets on the lastTuesday of the month in theScreening Room, at 1:30 pm.

Resident Council—Meets onthe second Tuesday of themonth in the Screening Room,at 1:30 pm.

Activity & Movie Chat—Meets on the third Tuesday ofthe month in the ScreeningRoom, at 3:30 pm.

Welcome Committee—Hostsa Welcome Tea each month fornew residents.

May 2016LB Lobby GR Great Room MBACR Club Room JK Josephine's Kitchen Special EventBP Bistro Patio PP Pool PatioTH Town Hall CL Center for LearningSR Screening Room PL Pool

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 SR At the Movies11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:30 LB TBD Shopping2:30 TH Bingo3:30 SR Violin Recital with Abi Szilagyi7:00 SR At the Movies

29:00 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:00 SR Morning Musical11:00 CL What’s the verdict?1:30 TH Glass Art3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR “Is this any way to run an

election?” w/ Margot7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 TH Bingo


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion

1:30 GR Beading with Lyn2:30 GR Beading with Lyn3:00 JK Bereavement Support Group3:30 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support

Group


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Tech Assistance12:45 LB Wednesday Outing: Hammer

Museum, Black Mtn Exhibit1:30 SR Afternoon Movie2:00 CL Book Club3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle

Cinco De Mayo 59:00 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR “Who Am I?” Resident Discussion

Series1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:00 PP Chair Dance Workout with Sloan2:30 BP Salsa Tasting3:30 GR Cinco De Mayo Entertainment: Bella

Grupo7:00 TH Sustainable Works Presentation7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp10:00 SR UCLA Health Presentation11:00 CL Mental Fitness

1:30 CR Open Seating Bridge2:30 GR Fashion Show3:00 CL Jeopardy7:00 SR At the Movies7:30 TH Shabbat with Rabbi Jerry Cutler

Kentucky Derby 79:15 LB Local Errands

10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit10:30 TH Kentucky Derby Hat

Decorating11:00 PL Garden Club1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:00 SR Kentucky Derby7:00 SR At the Movies

Mother's Day 89:30 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping

10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 JK Mother’s Day Brunch10:30 SR At the Movies11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:30 LB TBD Shopping2:00 GR Entertainment with “Just Us”2:30 TH Bingo3:00 SR Armchair Astronomy7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 SR Morning Musical10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the verdict?3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR “Is this any way to run an

election?” w/ Margot7:00 TH Bingo7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility10:30 CR Hearing Aid Cleaning Service by Sharp

Hearing11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Resident Council Meeting3:30 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support

Group7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Tech Assistance12:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Landmark

Theatre1:30 SR Afternoon Movie1:30 TH Glass Art3:30 BP Italian Current Events with Margot

& Pizza Appetizer7:00 SR Italian Movie Club with Merle


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Writers Workshop1:00 TH Drum Circle with Brad1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:00 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Francesca

Sola7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness

1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary1:30 CR Open Seating Bridge3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 TH BIngo

149:15 LB Local Errands

10:00 SR Sit n’ Be Fit11:00 PL Garden Club

1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening2:00 CR Game Variety3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 SR At the Movies11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:30 LB TBD Shopping2:00 GR Sunday Funnies2:30 TH Bingo3:30 SR Happy Hour with Marvin Robinson7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp10:00 SR Morning Musical11:00 CL What’s the verdict?1:30 SR Missions of Central California by John

Sandbrook1:30 TH Glass Art3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR “Is this any way to run an election?”

w/ Margot7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 TH Bingo


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Adventures with Doug1:30 TH Beading with Lyn2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:00 JK Bereavement Support Group3:00 SR Activity & Movie Planning Meeting3:30 SR Chat with James3:30 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support Group7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Tech Assistance12:30 LB Wednesday Outing: Santa

Monica History Museum1:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Writers Workshop1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation Group2:00 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Sloan, tribute

to Josephine Baker7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp10:30 GR Heritage School Program11:00 CL Mental Fitness

1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary1:30 CR Open Seating Bridge3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 TH BIngo


10:00 TH Move & Groove Demo Class11:00 PL Garden Club1:00 TH Silk Scarf Painting1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 SR At the Movies11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:30 LB TBD Shopping2:30 TH Bingo3:30 SR Happy Hour with Michael Quest7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp10:00 SR Morning Musical11:00 CL What’s the verdict?1:30 TH Art with Dela2:00 SR Physics & You Everyday with Dr.

Hamermesh3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR “Is this any way to run an election?”



10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Presentation on Pope Francis by Peter

McDonough2:30 TH Beading with Lyn3:30 SR TV Series Viewing3:30 TH Beading with Lyn7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support Group7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre with Merle


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Tech Assistance12:00 LB Wednesday Outing: IMAX

Movie, Beautiful Planet1:30 SR Afternoon Movie3:30 SR Constitution with Margot7:00 SR Movie Club with Merle


10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Writers Workshop1:30 SR Yiddish Conversation

Group2:00 TH Chair Dance Workout with

Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Mark Cole7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness

1:30 SR Afternoon Documentary1:30 CR Open Seating Bridge3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 TH BIngo7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 TH Walker Fit-ExercisePresentation

11:00 PL Garden Club1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening2:00 CR Game Variety3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies


10:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch10:30 SR At the Movies11:00 CL Technology Assistance1:00 GR Trivia with Fritz1:30 LB TBD Shopping2:30 TH Bingo3:30 SR Happy Hour with Ronnie Jayne7:00 SR At the Movies

Memorial Day 309:00 LB Walking Club

10:00 TH Boot Camp10:00 SR Morning Musical11:00 CL What’s the verdict?11:30 PP Memorial Day BBQ with Dixieland

Trio3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR “Is this any way to run an election?”



10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Chef’s Chat3:30 SR TV Series Viewing7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s

Support Group7:00 SR History of Musical Theatre

with Merle

Resident Services

Maintenance ServicesPlease see the receptionist orconcierge for a work order.

Concierge ServicesFor assistance with local

reservations and transportation,please see the concierge.

SalonLocated on the 2nd floor.

We are a full-service salon andlook forward to servicing all of

your needs. (310) 234-3039

MarketplaceToiletries, snacks, etc. forpurchase. Please see the

receptionist.

Dry CleaningPlease see the receptionist to

arrange for pickup and deliveryfrom an outside vendor.

PodiatristAvailable monthly. Please see

the concierge to arrange anappointment.

PT/OT/Speech TherapyAvailable in the CFLE (gym) on

the first floor. Please see aRehabCare therapist for an

appointment.

Circle of Friends May OutingsMay 3rd: Enjoy lunch at a local favorite here in Westwood,

Sprazzo Cucina!Departs at 11:00am

May 10th: Explore the Hammer Museum’s “leap before you Look” and“Still life with Fish” exhibits. Departs at 1:30pm.

May 17th: Out to the Movies. TBA

May 24th: Discover Santa Monica’s past at the Santa MonicaMuseum! Departs at 1:30pm.

May 31st: Travel across the country and see the natural beauty at“National Parks Adventure” at the Science Center. Departs at 1:00pm.

Neighborhood NewsThis month the Neighborhood

is getting ready to try some newprojects! We will be undergoingnew ideas that involve layeringfabric and will bring a hint ofspring to the Neighborhood.

We are looking forward toseeing our friends again thismonth from UCLA’s “SeniorSmiles” pre-dentistry club for afun morning of games andconversation.

Circle of Friends

We had a great time at theNatural History Museum this pastmonth! One of the favoriteattractions was the History of LosAngeles exhibit where we wereable to see just how much LosAngeles has changed over thecity’s lifetime. Many residentsparticularly enjoyed learningabout the founding families of LosAngeles and the originalneighborhoods, such as BunkerHill and Angelino Heights!

We are excited to go back in thefuture and learn even more!

CornerPoetry

Participants in the Writers’Workshop submitted poetry to arecent Los Angeles Times contest.Below is an excerpt from a poemsubmission by Marci Stillerman.Other participants will be featuredin subsequent months.

On First Viewing Antarctica

Behind sun-spangled mist therelooms the last great wilderness on

Earth, Antarctica! Wild blackrocks, summits lost in clouds,

arise from valleys deep in ancientsnow. We leave the safety of our

ship for Zodiacs and float onheaving seas. Dolphins flip and

dive, in love with Zodiacs, and we,enchanted pilgrims, are divertedfrom our awe, in brief reprieve,before we plunge into a land of

heroes, Amundson and Byrd andShackleton and Cook, hearts left

behind this, the cruelest mostunconquerable place on earth.Guides warn of danger in the

innocence of snow; hallucinatingin the dreamlike world of ice; ofwandering where there are no

lands and no paths; of slipping offthe known into the eternity.

We board the Zodiac, exhaustedby the wonder. Of this continent,a universe where evil is unknown.Whose austere beauty has escaped

intrusive touch.

Cinco De MayoCelebration, May 5thJoin us for Cinco De Mayo

festivities! Salsa tasting in theBistro at 2:00 p.m., followed byMexican entertainment. Ole’!

Mother’s Day Brunch &Entertainment, Sunday

May 8thCelebrate Mother’s Day at

Belmont Village. Enjoy a specialbrunch from 10:30- 1:30 and thenlovely entertainment by “Just Us”trio, at 2:00 p.m. Be sure to makereservations early!

Memorial Day BBQ &Dixieland Trio, May 30th

Mark your calendar to enjoy adelicious Memorial Day BBQ withentertainment by a Dixieland Trio.

SpotlightResident

Cecile KrevoyCecile Krevoy was born in

New York and moved to LA withher family when she was eightyears old. She graduated fromFairfax High School andattended LA City college andUCLA. She met her husbandwhile he was still in the Navy,and when he was dischargedthey married. Her husband wasthen accepted in USC DentalSchool where he graduated withhonors. Cecile and her familywere involved in boating for fiftyyears. Cecile was a volunteer atCedars Sinai Hospital and alsoinvolved with City of Hope BeitT’ Shuvah. She also worked as apersonal shopper for manyfamous clientèle. Cecile is veryproud of the success her sonshave achieved. She claims hergreatest achievement is herfamily, including her fivebeautiful granddaughters andher marriage of 66 years.

Village Scene

St. Patrick’s Day Fun! Celebrating Purim Egg Hunt with Methodist Preschool

Getty Center Birthday Lunch Broad Museum

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Belmont Village of Westwood...10475 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel ( 310) 475-7501 Fax (310) 475-7511 Belmont Village of Westwood May 2016 Westwood Management Team James Arp