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5701 Crestridge Road • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • Phone 310-377-9977 • Fax 310-377-4499

Belmont Village of Rancho Palos Verdes

May 2016

Our TeamJudith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director(310) 377-9977 x 102Rene NavarretteHuman Resource Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 103Kimberly SanchezActivity Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 104David AlvarezBuilding Engineer(310) 377-9977 x 105Anthony RodriguezChef Manager(310) 377-9977 x 106Kimberly MelendezCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 107Terese CampbellCommunity Relations(310) 377-9977 x 108Nerissa Lagmay, R.N.Dir. of Resident Care(310) 377-9977 x 109Anna Liza VanderhoofMemory Program Coord.(310) 377-9977 x 121

Management TeamKimberly M., Nerissa, Judi, Anthony,Anna, Terese, Kim S., David, Rene

Judi’s NotesThe people in my neighborhood

talk! We talk about the storeswhere we’ve received great serviceand those businesses who havetreated us exceedingly well. We

share names of good landscapers,house painters, hair salons and

others. I’ve learned so much aboutthe business in my communityfrom my neighbors due to these

informal networking andinformation sharing sessions. I

value my neighbor’s opinions andsuggestions, as they have beenmost helpful to me when I am

searching for new services.This same type of networkingoccurs at Belmont Village too.Through our "We Choose Our

Friends and Neighbors" program,we encourage you to network, too,and share information about your

positive experience at BelmontVillage. We encourage you to tell

your friends about ourcommunity and all that it has to

offer. If someone you know mightbe interested in learning moreabout our community, we’ll be

happy to show them around andtalk with them further. Here’s thebest part: if they move into our

community, you will receive$1,000 off one month’s rent for

each new resident you refer.I know full well the value of this

type of networking; I use it at

home, as well as at work. If youwant to know about a business, Iask someone who has utilized his

or her services. You are allwonderful “spokespeople” forBelmont Village and can easily

share great experiences withothers. Just think, in addition toreceiving a credit on your rent,you will also help fill our fine

community with the people whoare just as kind, wonderful and

thoughtful as you! Byparticipating in “We Choose our

Friends and Neighbors” program,everyone benefits! You literally getto choose your neighbors and new

friends at Belmont andsimultaneously save a little moneydoing so! Here’s to spreading the

good news!And a great thank you to all of

you who have supported usthroughout the 12 years we have

been operating and servingseniors. It is truly a privilege to bepart of this organization and team

of professionals, and of courseserving and providing for all of

our residents and families.

Respectfully,Judith Uy-VillaruzExecutive Director

Happy

BirthdayMay Resident

Birthdays!Janine Safyutlu May 1Shirley Winter May 5Edward Zemechman May 5Bruce Kaji May 9Dan Blow May 13Jane Yonamine May 18Arthur Cohen May 19Clarence Fowler May 24Helen Hogan May 31

May EmployeeBirthdays!

Nanci R. Campos May 2Teresita U. Kane May 8Moises S. Tan May 9Danly V. Estrella May 17Rosanna R. Eusebio May 22Elizabeth Lima May 23Fernando H. Escalan May 23Wendi M. Navarro May 23

M nth

esidentof the

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Jane Yonamine

Come meet Jane on Wednesday,May 11th, at 1:30 p.m. in TownHall and learn about her life story

and fascinating pearl business!

Join Us for Mother’sDay Lunch

“Of all the special joys of life,The big ones and the small,

A mother’s love and tenderness,Is the greatest of them all.”

Join us for our specialMother’s Day Lunch

on Sunday, May 8th, from11 to 1 p.m.

in Josephine’s Kitchen

Enjoy a great meal andEntertainment by Jose Chong!

Ivan Velasquez

Employee of the Month!Ivan joined our PAL-Caregiver team back in

December 2014. Since that time Ivan hascontinued to be an important asset of BelmontVillage. He is an excellent team-player, alwayshelps out anyone when asked, and he never saysno. Our residents have commented that Ivan isvery skillful, helpful, patient and gentle. Heconsistently makes the residents feel safe bytalking them through the process whenevertransferring them and administering any otherassistance. Ivan consistently makes them feelsafe and assured. Thank you, Ivan!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!Join us for a fun filled day witha special Mexican lunch from

11- 1 p.m. in Josephine’sKitchen, with Entertainment by

a Mariachi Band from 12 - 1p.m.

We will also be featuring atraditional style folk dance,

“folklorico” during dinner from5 - 6 p.m.

Join us on Thursday, May 5th,for these fun festivities!

Peninsula Senior ClassicCars Event

Start your engines! Meet us in theparking lot on Saturday, May 7th,from 10 - 11 a.m., for some coffeeand classic cars! View ten classic

vintage cars brought to you by thePeninsula Seniors.

Memorial Day BBQJoin us for a Memorial Day BBQ

on Monday, May 30th, in theCourtyard Patio, from 11 - 1

p.m. With Entertainment by theDixie Dazzlers!

Where did it all begin?Different stories circulate aboutthe origin of Memorial Day, butthe central New York village of

Waterloo has the best claimregarding the founding of the

holiday. In 1866, Henry Wellesa local pharmacist, proposed a

celebration honoring those whofought and died in the Civil

War. The community gotbehind the idea and on May 5,

1866, the flags in Waterloo wereflown at half-mast; a parade wasorganized; and ceremonies were

held at local cemeteries. 100years later, in May of 1966,President Lyndon Johnson

officially designated Waterlooas “the birthplace of Memorial

Day.”Join us in the Great Room at 3:00

p.m. to participate in the“National Moment of

Remembrance”

About

Out &

May Outings!Wednesday, May 4th, 11:00 a.m.

Lunch Outing - Avenue Italy

Wednesday, May 11th10:30 a.m.

Walking Club


Peninsula Drop-Offs

Thursday, May 12th 4:00 p.m.Dinner Outing - Red Onion

Wednesday, May 18th 1:00 p.m.Point Vicente Interpretive

Center


Peninsula Drop-Offs

Brain & Body Yoga Class!

May 2016TH Town Hall CL Center for Life EnhancementJK Josephine's Kitchen PL Parking LotGR Great Room Mind Body AwarenessPT Patio Special Event3B 3rd Back Parlor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH Nondenominational

Christian CommunionService

10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo

29:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker

1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet2:30 TH Activity Chat & MBA

Meeting6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

39:30 TH Sit & Be Fit

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class12:00 JK Birthday Cake Celebration1:15 GR Singing Class2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Sadieh Boutique 49:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

11:00 Lunch Outing to Avenue Italy1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &

Cheese6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Cinco de Mayo! 59:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Italian Class12:00 JK Cinco de Mayo Lunch W/ Mariachi

Band!1:30 TH Table Tennis3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/ Debbi5:00 JK Folklorico Mexican Dance

Celebration6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

69:30 TH Balls & Bands

11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Tatijana6:30 TH Evening Movie

79:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:00 PL Peninsula SeniorsClassic Car Event

10:00 CVS Drop-Off10:30 TH Blackjack W/ Siam

3:30 GR High Tea W/ Tom Horvath6:30 TH Evening Movie

Mother’s Day! 810:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion11:00 JK Mother’s Day Special

Lunch W/ Entertainmentby Jose Chong!

1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo6:30 TH Armchair Astronomy

99:30 TH Kickboxing Balance

Exercise11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet2:30 TH Jeopardy W/Kim6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 GR Singing Class2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 GR Resident Council3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Oujaba Boutique 119:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga

10:30 GR Walking Club W/ Kim11:00 TH Creative Song Writing Class11:00 Peninsula Drop-Off1:30 TH Resident of the Month 15

Mins. of Fame!3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Spanish Class

1:00 TH Beading Class3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi4:00 Dinner Outing to the Red Onion6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

Know Your Neighbors Day! 139:30 TH Balls & Bands

11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Two for

the Show6:30 TH Evening Movie



1:15 TH Musical Trivia3:30 GR High Tea W/ Armando6:30 TH Evening Movie

159:30 TH Nondenominational Christian

Communion Service10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion

1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Champagne & Entertainment W/

Kevin Laurence6:30 TH Night at the Movies W/ Theo

Sigel

169:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp11:00 TH Poker1:15 TH Drum Circle2:30 TH Jeopardy W/ Kim3:30 TH Discussion Group on Aging6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News

179:30 TH Sit & Be Fit Exercise

10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:15 JK Tour of the Kitchen!11:00 TH French Class

2:00 JK Marketplace2:30 TH Current Events3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

189:30 TH Brain & Body Yoga1:00 Outing to the Point Vicente

Interpretive Center1:30 TH Art Class3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &


199:30 TH Tai Chi

10:15 TH Boot Camp1:30 TH Table Tennis3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Sherill6:30 TH Evening Movie



3:30 GR High Tea W/ Dan Platus6:30 TH Evening Movie

2210:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

239:30 TH Kickboxing Balance

Exercise11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH FAB Fitness10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class1:15 GR Singing Class2:00 JK Marketplace3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


11:00 TH Creative Song WritingClass

11:00 Peninsula Drop-Off3:00 GR Word Game W/ Wine &



10:00 TH Walk Fit11:00 TH Spanish Class

1:00 TH Beading Class3:00 TH Balance & Meditation W/

Debbi6:30 TH Evening Movie or News


11:00 TH Texas Hold ’Em1:30 TH Bible Study3:30 GR Happy Hour W/ Mark

Stephens “A Tribute toBroadway”

6:30 TH Evening Movie



1:15 TH Rubber Block Printing3:30 GR High Tea W/ Music To

Remember6:30 TH Evening Movie

299:30 TH Nondenominational Christian

Communion Service10:00 3B Worship10:30 TH Communion1:00 TH There & Back History2:45 TH Bingo3:30 GR Champagne & Entertainment

By JusstUss

Memorial Day 309:30 TH Tai Chi

11:00 PT Memorial Day BBQ W/Entertainment by the DixieDazzlers

11:00 TH Poker1:30 TH Knitting & Crochet2:30 TH Jeopardy W/ Kim6:15 GR Trivia W/ Fritz7:30 TH Evening Movie or News


10:00 TH Coordination Boot Camp10:45 CL Computer Assist11:00 TH French Class2:00 JK Marketplace3:30 TH Bingo6:30 TH Evening Movie or News

FriendsNeighborhood

Circle of

&

Shannon & Marie baking delicioustreats

Easter Egg Hunt in theNeighborhood

Egg-ceptional Hunt!

Neighborhood News!Residents in the Neighborhood brought in

spring with a variety of fun projects andactivities. There were many Easter projects, as

well as an Egg Hunt in the Neighborhood whereresidents helped pass out eggs to local schooland Belmont staff children. It was very much

enjoyed by everyone. Next month, theNeighborhood is looking forward to a new

exercise class from our new wellnesscoordinator to incorporate more health and

wellness activities into our program.

Circle of FriendsOutings!

Wanda looking at the beautifulartwork

Fumi and Bruce

Circle of Friends at the TorranceMuseum

Going out and learning newthings is a goal in keeping our

brains stimulated and mentallykeeping fit for our Circle of

Friends. Whether it is to the ArtMuseum; lunch at the Olive

Garden; aquarium of the Pacific;or even just out for ice cream;nothing stops our COF from

having a good time! Contact AnnaLiza, our Memory Program

Coordinator, for details for nextmonth’s adventures!

Clinical

Corner

Nerissa’s Notes:Occupational Therapy Month

Occupational Therapy is therapybased on performing the

meaningful activities of dailyliving (self-care skills, education,work and social skills), especially

to enable or enhance participationin such activities, despite

impairments or limitations inphysical or mental functioning.

Occupational therapists are skilledprofessionals. Their educationincludes the study of human

growth and development, withspecific emphasis on the social,

emotional and physical effects ofillness and injury. They are

unique, in that they look at thewhole picture when it comes to a

person’s treatment.They look at the person’s abilities,

task to be performed, and theenvironment in which the task is

to take place.

The older adult benefits fromoccupational therapy because

their goal is to assist withregaining or maintaining a level in

independence that will allowthem to age in place for as long as

possible. Occupational therapyhas been proven effective for

seniors living with various

medical 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 is

doing what it can to help olderadults maintain their

independence.

Belmont Village offers bothoccupational therapy and physical

therapy services. Our WellnessCenter nurses work closely withour therapists to identify those

residents who would benefit fromthese therapies and contacts the

families and physicians tocoordinate care.

We encourage, educate andpromote healthy living.

Source: AOTA

Nerissa Lagmay, RNDirector of Resident Services

Welc meNew Residents

Welcome, new residents! Weare so happy you are here. If

there is anything we can do tomake your transition here any

easier, please let us know.

We would like to invite youand ALL RESIDENTS to

participate in our “Get toKnow Your Neighbors Day!”

on Friday, May 13th.

Meet in the Great Room forcoffee and pastries

at 9 a.m. to receive your nametag where you can write yourfavorite hobby or previous

occupation and get to knowyour neighbors!

Easter Celebration at Belmont Village!

Easter Treats! Ready... Set ... Go! Residents passing out Easter Eggs!

The Pals helping to find the eggs! Jo and Sue at Easter Lunch! Cheering on the kids!

5701 Crestridge RoadRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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Our Team Judi’s Notes - Belmont Village...Entertainment by Jose Chong! Ivan Velasquez Employee of the Month! Ivan joined our PAL-Caregiver team back in December 2014. Since that