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3535 N. Hall Street • Dallas, TX 75219 • Tel 214-559-7015 • Fax 214-559-2663
Belmont Village of Turtle Creek
December 2014
Our Team
Tara ArancibiaExecutive Director
[email protected] Boles
Director of Resident CareServices
[email protected] Hardesty
Dir. of Activity and MemoryPrograms
[email protected] Ferguson
Activity Programs [email protected]
Bill PhelanChef Manager
[email protected] Underwood
Dining Room Managerdunderwood@
belmontvillage.comCandice Stoner
Human Resources [email protected]
Lisa MachCommunity Relations
[email protected] Hillier
Community [email protected]
Karisti ShankleOutside Community [email protected]
Ron WhiteBuilding Engineer
A Note From Tara!Happy
Holidays!!! Thecommunity will befilled with thesights and soundsof the Holiday
Season all month long! A BIGTHANK-YOU to all of the staffand residents who spent countlesshours helping to deck the halls!
There are so many events thismonth I would like to highlight,but I may not be able to fit themall on the page! A flyer wasdistributed early last monthoutlining the special holidayevents taking place over the nextfew weeks. In addition, we willhave postings around thecommunity, on the Bistro bulletinboard, and in the elevatorskeeping you updated as eachevent draws near.
We will kick off the month withour neighbors at the Lee Park &Arlington Hall Conservancy asthey “Light Up Lee Park” onDec. 1. This is an incredible eventwith an outstanding fireworksdisplay. A brass ensemble will beplaying seasonal tunes at the parkprior to the fireworks show thatnight. Those of you with balconiesfacing the park will have a primeview of the event!
Also, Aubrey has been hard atwork planning our First Annual
Holiday Boutique scheduled forthe afternoon of Dec. 5. Localartisans will be on-site sellingunique gifts for your holidayshopping convenience. Chef Bill,Dan, and their team will providesome delicious holiday treats toenjoy as you shop. Free gift wrapwill also be available. There aresome fabulous exhibitors signedup, so grab your Belmont Villagetote bag from the Concierge thatday and let the shopping begin!
We look forward to a greatcrowd at the HanukkahCandlelighting Service as well asthe Family Holiday Dinner! PleaseRSVP with the Concierge as soonas possible. Seating times will beoffered for the dinner inanticipation of a large attendance.
I look forward to sharing thisHoliday Season with you and yourfamilies!
Employee Holiday FundAs a reminder, if you haven’t
donated to our EmployeeHoliday Fund and wish to do
so, our last date for collection isFriday, Dec. 12. Donations
must be made in the form of acheck made payable to Belmont
Village and should be turnedinto the Administration Officeon the 3rd floor. Thank you!
Let’s Celebrate!We celebrate residents’ birthdays
each month with a specialbirthday luncheon along with a
birthday party later that day!Anyone celebrating a birthdaythis month is invited to attend
the birthday luncheon at noonon Dec. 19, along with a guest.
All residents are invited to attendthe birthday party with cakeand entertainment that same
day at 3 p.m.
Resident Birthdays!Dec. 1 Kay BainDec. 1 Teena SealeDec. 5 Gary SchaferDec. 6 William WhiteDec. 9 Felicia BundyDec. 12 Barbara WhiteDec. 14 Jim LathimDec. 16 Jim GoodsonDec. 18 Colleen RudyDec. 21 Gene MillsDec. 23 Norma GriffithDec. 24 Anita FoxDec. 26 Alice MacDougallDec. 26 Zoila StegerDec. 29 Shelley Jones
Employee Birthdays!Dec. 1 Gregory EllisDec. 6 Ashley MasonDec. 18 Tanya TateDec. 21 Sheree KenanDec. 27 Kendra Hampton
Happy Anniversary!
Seniors in SobrietyDec. 3 at 3:30 p.m.
Belmont Village at Turtle CreekTown Hall
The focus of this seminar is tolook at the quality of life duringone’s senior years in relationshipto psychoactive drugs.Psychoactive drugs are identifiedas mind altering and/or moodaltering chemicals, includingcertain prescription andover-the-counter drugs as well asrecreational drugs and alcohol.
Persons attending this seminarare encouraged to present anddiscuss any questions they mayhave pertaining to theirrelationship with any psychoactivechemicals and how thatrelationship may be impacting thequality of their lives at this pointin their senior years.
Concerned relatives and friendsare invited to attend andparticipate. Also, Mr. Greg Dodd,co-owner of the “Seniors HelpingSeniors” program and a memberof the Society of Certified SeniorAdvisors, will be our honoredguest.
Did You Know....For your convenience, the
following services are availableand may be scheduled
with the Concierge:
• Dry Cleaning Pickup &Delivery Service
• Banking Services• Mobile Dental Service• Podiatry Services• Audiology Services• Physician
Family CaregiverSupport Group
Facilitator - Lisa Shardoncertified through the
Alzheimer’s Association
First Tuesdayof Each Month
6 p.m.in Town Hall
Please RSVP with the Concierge.
Resident
Come Join Us ...... on the last Monday of everymonth at 3 p.m. in Town Hall.
Come share your feedback, ideasand concerns. This month’s
Resident Council meeting willbe held on Dec. 29.
Secretary: Betty SchelleyPresident: Peter Griffith
Vice President: Jean Huey
Welc meNew Residents
We will hold New ResidentOrientation on Monday, Dec. 8,
at 3 p.m. in order to welcomeyou to Belmont Village Turtle
Creek and answer any and all ofyour questions!
We will also have New FamilyOrientation on Monday,
Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. We lookforward to seeing you there!
TransportationSchedule
SundayChurch Transportation
Sunday Drive- RSVPMonday
Medical AppointmentsTuesday
Medical AppointmentsGrocery Stores
BanksWednesday
Medical AppointmentsBank
ThursdayHair Appointments
FridayShopping- RSVP
SaturdayShopping- RSVP
Please schedule alltransportation
with the concierge.
Calendar KeyB Bistro -F1
CFL Center for Learning-F4
CFLE Center forLife Enhancement -F7
C Courtyard -F1GR Great Room -F1
JK Josephine’sKitchen -F1O OutingP Pool -F7
PL Pool Lounge -F7SR Screening Room -B1TBA To Be Announced
TH Town Hall- F1WC Wellness Center- F3
Sunday Monday Tuesday19:30 BELMONT
BALANCE (TH)10:00 ACTIVITIES SIGN UP (B)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BRAIN GAMES (B)2:00 YOGA (TH)3:00 NEW RESIDENTORIENTATION (TH)5:30 LIGHT UP LEE PARK(LEE PARK)
29:30 MUSCLE MATTERS (TH)10:00 SUDOKU (B)1:00 BOOK CLUB (TH)1:30 CENTRAL MARKET (O)RSVP2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 PING-PONG (TH)7:00 YAHTZEE (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
78:30 CHURCH TRANS. (O)9:30 COFFEE &HEADLINES (B)10:00 SUNDAYCROSSWORDS (B)2:00 SUNDAYINSPIRATIONS (GR)2:00 CHRISTMAS POPSCONCERT (O) RSVP3:00 SUNDAY DRIVE (O) RSVP7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
89:30 BELMONTBALANCE (TH)10:00 ACTIVITIES SIGN UP (B)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BRAIN GAMES (B)1:00 GAME HOUR (TH)2:00 YOGA (TH)4:00 NEW FAMILYORIENTATION (TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 MUSCLE MATTERS (TH)10:00 SUDOKU (B)1:00 BOOK CLUB (TH)1:30 TOM THUMB (O) RSVP2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 PING-PONG (TH)7:00 YAHTZEE (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
148:30 CHURCH TRANS. (O)9:30 COFFEE &HEADLINES (B)10:00 SUNDAYCROSSWORDS (B)2:00 SUNDAYINSPIRATIONS (GR)3:00 SUNDAY DRIVE (O) RSVP7:30 COWBOYS GAME (SR)
15
9:30 BELMONTBALANCE (TH)10:00 ACTIVITIES SIGN UP (B)10:30 DISCUSSION GROUPWITH RABBI WOLK (TH)1:00 GAME HOUR (TH)2:00 YOGA (TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
HANUKKAH BEGINS ATSUNDOWN
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9:30 MUSCLE MATTERS (TH)1:00 BOOK CLUB (TH)1:30 WHOLE FOODS (O) RSVP2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)5:00 HANUKKAH PRAYERAND LIGHTING (TH)7:00 YAHTZEE (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
218:30 CHURCH TRANS. (O)9:30 COFFEE &HEADLINES (B)10:00 SUNDAYCROSSWORDS (B)2:00 SUNDAYINSPIRATIONS (GR)3:25 COWBOYS GAME (SR)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 BELMONTBALANCE (TH)10:00 ACTIVITIES SIGN UP (B)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BRAIN GAMES (B)1:00 GAME HOUR (TH)2:00 YOGA (TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 MUSCLE MATTERS (TH)10:00 SUDOKU (B)1:00 HOLIDAYSWITH MARTY (GR)2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 PING-PONG (TH)7:00 YAHTZEE (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
288:30 CHURCH TRANS. (O)9:30 COFFEE &HEADLINES (B)10:00 SUNDAYCROSSWORDS (B)12:00 COWBOYS GAME (SR)2:00 SUNDAYINSPIRATIONS (GR)3:00 SUNDAY DRIVE (O) RSVP7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
299:30 BELMONTBALANCE (TH)10:00 ACTIVITIES SIGN UP (B)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BRAIN GAMES (B)1:00 GAME HOUR (TH)2:00 YOGA (TH)3:00 RESIDENT COUNCIL (TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
30
9:30 MUSCLE MATTERS (TH)10:00 SUDOKU (B)1:00 BOOK CLUB (TH)1:30 TRADER JOE’S (O) RSVP2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 PING-PONG (TH)7:00 YAHTZEE (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
December 2014Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
39:30 YOGA (F2)10:30 ACTING CLASS (TH)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)11:15 Rosewood Mansion onTurtle Creek (O) RSVP1:30 MATH MINDED (B)2:00 AQUA FIT (P)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)3:30 SENIORS IN SOBRIETY(TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
49:30 CARDIO (TH)10:30 COMMUNION (TH)10:30 TRIVIA (B)1:00 POETRY (TH)2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 BRIDGE GAMES (B)4:00 WINE & CHEESE-TBA (GR)7:00 BELMONT BINGO (B)7:25 COWBOYS GAME (SR)
5
9:30 MEN’S COFFEE (B)9:30 AQUA FIT (P)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BIBLE STUDY (GR)HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE1-5 PM (GR)7:00 CARD GAMES (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 COFFEE ANDHEADLINES (GR)10:00 CVS/WALGREENS (O) RSVP2:00 BOARD GAMES (TH)3:00 SATURDAYMATINEE (SR)7:15 MOVIE (TBA)
109:30 YOGA (F2)10:30 COMPUTER TRAINING(CFL)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)OUT TO THE MOVIES! -TBA(O) RSVP1:30 MATH MINDED (B)2:00 AQUA FIT (P)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)2:00 TREATS AND EATS (GR)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
119:30 CARDIO (TH)10:30 ART CLASS (CFL)1:00 DISCUSSIONGROUP (TH)2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)3:00 MAHJONG GAMES (B)4:00 WINE & CHEESE-TBA (GR)7:00 BELMONT BINGO (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
Shoe Drive Ends 12
9:30 AQUA FIT (P)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)10:30 BIBLE STUDY (GR)1:00 SNIDER PLAZA (O)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)3:00 CRAFT CORNER (TH)7:00 CARD GAMES (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 COFFEE ANDHEADLINES (GR)10:00 CVS/WALGREENS (O) RSVP2:00 BOARD GAMES (TH)3:00 SATURDAYMATINEE (SR)7:15 MOVIE (TBA)
179:30 YOGA (F2)10:30 ACTING CLASS (TH)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)11:15 Sissy’s Southern Kitchenand Bar (O) RSVP1:30 MATH MINDED (B)2:00 AQUA FIT (P)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)3:00 CHAT WITH THE CHEF(TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
189:30 CARDIO (TH)10:30 COMMUNION (TH)10:30 TRIVIA (B)2:00 BOOT CAMP (TH)4:00 HOLIDAYENTERTAINMENT (GR)FAMILY HOLIDAY DINNER5-7 PM (JK)7:00 BELMONT BINGO (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
199:30 MEN’S COFFEE (B)9:30 AQUA FIT (P)10:30 BIBLE STUDY (GR)12:00 BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON (JK)1:00 SHOPPING TBA (O)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)3:00 BIRTHDAY PARTY! (GR)7:00 MOVIE- Classics (SR)
209:30 COFFEE ANDHEADLINES (GR)10:00 CVS/WALGREENS (O) RSVP1:00 DALLAS WOMEN’SCHORUS PERFORMANCE(GR)2:00 BOARD GAMES (TH)3:00 SATURDAYMATINEE (SR)7:15 MOVIE (TBA)
Christmas Eve 24
1:00 BOARD GAMES (B)
7:15 HOLIDAY MOVIE (SR)
Christmas Day 25
7:00 BELMONT BINGO (B)
7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 MEN’S COFFEE (B)1:00 MIKE FRANKELPERFORMS (GR)7:00 CARD GAMES (B)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
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9:30 COFFEE ANDHEADLINES (GR)10:00 CVS/WALGREENS (O) RSVP2:00 BOARD GAMES (TH)3:00 SATURDAYMATINEE (SR)7:15 MOVIE (TBA)
New Year’s Eve 31
9:30 YOGA (F2)10:30 ACTING CLASS (TH)10:30 ADV. FAST FIT (TH)11:15 OUT TO LUNCH!(O) RSVP1:30 MATH MINDED (B)2:00 AQUA FIT (P)2:00 PILATES FITNESS (TH)7:15 MOVIE- TBA (SR)
S e a s o n ’ s G r e e t i n g s
M nth
mployeeof the
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Gloria SchafferI’m sure all of you already know
exactly who this wonderfulemployee is, but we will still
take the time to tell you a littleabout Gloria. She has been withus here at Turtle Creek from thevery beginning. You won’t find
anyone else more dedicated andhardworking. She has goneabove and beyond time andtime again, volunteering her
time to man the water stationfor The Walk to End
Alzheimer’s, working extra hoursto help decorate for our
Anniversary Casino Night, andalways going out of her way tomake anyone and everyone feel
welcome. THANK YOU,GLORIA. We are so happy to
have you on our team!
Gloria Schaffer with Freida Wyatt
Halloween fun with COF!
It’s already December and ourCircle Of Friends continues toexpand. We now have 30 residentsenrolled, so we continue tooperate as two separate groups.Both COF groups had so muchfun at the Halloween party! Theyenjoyed dressing up in all the funcostumes. We had a mummy, adevil, a cat, a witch and even aRaggedy Ann doll! Plenty of foodand games were enjoyed by all.
Our Activity Assistants recentlydiscovered how much The Circleenjoys playing UNO. They alsohave been busy making all of theirautumn crafts. We now have somevery festive door hangers.
The Neighborhood is alsokeeping busy with autumn crafts.Make sure and stop by to seesome of them displayed on ourbulletin board in the activityroom. Neighborhood is alsoexcited to be piloting a new musicprogram for the residents.Pre-recorded music is played foreach specific activity of their dayincluding meals and crafts. Theresidents really appear to enjoy itand there also seems to be a lot ofdancing happening in theNeighborhood lately!Wishing you and yours a happy andhealthy Holiday Season!
-Kellie Hardesty
Holidays and DepressionFor most of us, the holidays are
a time to get together with friendsand family, celebrate and reflecton the past and plan for thefuture. However, for some,especially seniors, the holidayscan be a very difficult time. Olderadults may feel the passing oftime, the absence of parents, aspouse, friends, and the distanceof loved ones who live far away.Traditional celebrations from thepast may not be possible anymoreand the holidays may seem to losetheir meaning. It is normal to feelreflective and sad during times ofchange and loss, especially duringthe holiday season. But familymembers, friends and caregiversmay notice that some may beexperiencing more than just the“Holiday blues”...
Major Factors contributing toHoliday Depression in olderadults are: financial limitations,loss of independence, being aloneor separated from loved ones,failing eyesight that lessens abilityto write or read holidaycorrespondence, and loss ofmobility and the inability to shopor attend religious services.
Tips to overcome the HolidayBlues:
1. Accept and express yourfeelings. There is nothing wrongwith not feeling happy during theholidays; many people feel thesame way. Talking about yourfeelings can help you understand
why you feel the way you do.2. Recognize the signs of
depression: sadness, sleepingmore often, a change in appetite.Talk to your health care providerabout treatments for depression.
3. Participate in activities atchurch or in your neighborhood,put on a pot of coffee and inviteyour neighbor over. You will beglad you did.
4. Remember to eat healthy andparticipate in your exercise classes.Take a walk; sunshine makes thesoul healthy and happy.
5. When a family memberoffers to take you shopping orasks to join you for lunch, acceptthe invitation.
6. This may be a good time tostart a project that you have beenputting off: start a scrapbookhonoring your loved one ormemories from holidays past
Stay Active: It is important torealize that while the holidayblues may be difficult, it istemporary. If you or your lovedone is seriously depressed formore than two weeks, get help.Ups and downs in mood arenormal. While the holidays maynot be the same as they were inthe past, there can still be reasonsto celebrate. One of the mostimportant things to remember isthat it is okay to enjoy theholidays as they are now.Memories hold a special place inyour heart, but the heart hasenough room to add newmemories.
More HalloweenFun!
Autumn at the ArboretumVirginia Myers, Teena Seale,
and Jean Gulley Jack and Janie Dixon
Aubrey Ferguson and Courtney BolesBebe Flynn and daughter,
Margaret Hunt
Employee Halloween Party!!!
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