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Belmont Village of Hunters Creek

April 2015

Our TeamPaula Felton-WernerExecutive Director

(713) 781-1505 [email protected]

Stephanie MillerDir. of Resident Care Services


Christine HalleInside Sales


Tamara StroikeOutside Sales


Julie PeschangDirector of Memory Care

Programming(713) 781-1505 x110

[email protected] Field

Activity Program Coordinator(713) 781-1505 x109

[email protected] Guttierez

Human Resources Generalist(713) 781-1505 x106

[email protected] Martin

Chef Manager(713) 781-1505 x112

[email protected] Stevens

Building Engineer(713) 781-1505 x111

[email protected]

Paula Felton-Werner

Notes From Paula’s PadWelcome Spring! Being from

the north, my first spring inHouston has been interestingbecause the entire winter has feltlike a typical Pennsylvania spring.With that being said, it has beendelightful to be in Houston and Ihave enjoyed the seasons so farand I cannot believe we are inApril already! We have so much tolook forward to this month and Iwant to share some specialhighlights with you.

The 2015 Texas Alzheimer’sAdvocacy Day will take place onApril 2 at the Texas State Capitolin Austin. This will be anopportunity to engage with fellowadvocates, promote awareness,and educate your state legislator’soffice on how Alzheimer’s diseaseand other forms of dementiaaffects their constituents. We are

pleased to support our Houston &Southeast Texas Chapter intransportation to Austin onApril 2 to this very importantevent. Please pick up a card at theConcierge Desk for additionalinformation regarding this trip.We plan to leave around 7 a.m.and may not return until 7 p.m.

Easter arrives on April 5, whichis early, but residents will be busyin March finishing the Umbrellasin Art, making Easter cards anddecorating “jeweled eggs.” Plansare underway for an Easter egghunt followed by a lovelyluncheon with music fromstudents at Rice University’sShepherd School of Music. Ladiesare encouraged to wear theirfavorite Easter “bonnet.” The endof the month, April 29, willfeature a Spring Style Showfacilitated by Nancy Wilfong,Fashion Consultant and Owner of“Get Organized.”

As spring unfolds and barrentree branches fill with new budsand flowers blossom into folds ofcolor everywhere, let us bereminded of hope and newbeginnings.

Umbrellas in Art

Happy

BirthdayOur resident birthday party

will be held in Josephine’sKitchen. Time and date to beannounced. There will be aspecial meal and cake for ourbirthday babies.

Resident Birthdays4/8 Charlotte M.4/16 James P.4/29 Mary Sue G.

Employee Birthdays4/01 Mary Elena Alvendia4/09 Kelly Josey4/13 Steffe Alegria4/15 Charmaine Stuart4/18 Allison Devall4/18 Arturo Rocha4/30 Donna Field

Resident

...will meet on April 28 at1:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Wewelcome input, suggestions andideas from our residents andlook forward to seeing youthere.

The monthly InTouch FamilySocial will be held on Tuesday,April 14, at 5:30 p.m. in theGreat Room for families of newresidents.

HIGH TIMES WITHVOLUNTEERS FROMKINKAID SCHOOL

Charlotte W. Sculpting with KinkaidArt Teacher, Luiza Grandchamp

Marvin & Hannah make “Pinch Pots.”

Kinkaid students show off theirbeautiful bulletin board designw/Rhonda M. on Kinkaid M.S. Day ofService.

Jimmy, Hannah and Wally alwayshaving a good time

IN OUR TOWN HALL

BELMONT VILLAGE APRIL EMPLOYEE OFTHE MONTH

Congratulations to Kelly Josey, PAL, the April Employee of theMonth. Kelly was nominated by two residents and is well-respected byher coworkers and leadership team. She is smart and works tirelessly tomeet the needs of our residents. Kelly is always helpful in bringingresidents to activities and is our PAL “techie” if anyone needs help withAV equipment or televisions. Kelly is currently doing wonderful work asa PAL in the Belmont Village Neighborhood. Thanks for all youdo, Kelly!

KUDOS TO KELLY!

Neighborhood

Spring is in the air! We havespring fever here at BelmontVillage and the residents of thememory programs are celebratingthe change in season with manyspring-like activities. As everyoneread about in our Marchnewsletter, the residents havebeen enjoying our umbrella artactivity during the month ofMarch. The residents have beenexcited to express their creativityand artistic abilities by creatingtheir own personalizedumbrellas—be on the lookout tohave these displayed throughoutthe community!

There has been a lot more thanumbrella art going on in Marchthough, The Circle of Friends hasbeen celebrating Women’s HistoryMonth. They have learned aboutwomen’s roles in the Civil Warand both World Wars in additionto learning about women’smovements and famous womenin history. To bring it all together,the Circle of Friends visited RiceUniversity for an exhibit titled“Our Present/Their Future;” theexhibit features the portraits andstories of 13 prominent andinfluential Rice Universitywomen, including former trustees,faculty and staff. This provoked aninteresting discussion for the

Circle group, as the outings alwaystend to do.

The Neighborhood has had aneventful March, too. They havehad many Irish themed days inwhich they have been learningIrish Trivia, Irish Humor anddoing Irish crafts. TheNeighborhood has also beenenjoying their weekly scenic driveson Saturdays; they recently wentto Bear Creek Pioneer’s Park toenjoy the sunny day and see theanimals. They had done thispreviously and had such a goodtime that they decided to go againand, of course, they always maketheir McDonald’s run prior to thedrive so that the residents cankeep fueled with their favoritebeverages.

The Belmont Village MemoryProgram Staff wishes all of theresidents and families a happyEaster and a wonderful spring!We’re excited to have such a greatgroup of staff and residents, andwe look forward to enjoying thewarm weather and fun activitiesthat April has in store.

Mary Sue loves to dance!

George and Barbara would like toannounce their candidacy.

Buffalo Soldier Museum

Marianne painting a Van Goghumbrella.

A REMINDER ASWE GROW

We need to adhere toour transportationschedule as much aspossible.

About

Out &

Monday, Tuesday andWednesday:

Doctor AppointmentsThursday:

Circle of Friends OutingFriday:

Assisted Living andCircle of Friends Outing

Saturday:Neighborhood Outing,

Local ShoppingSunday:

Church Transportationand Scenic Drives

_________________B - Bistro (1st Floor)CFL - Center for

Learning (6th Floor)CFLE - Center for Life

Enhancement (5thFloor)

GR - Great Room(1st)

JK - Josephine’sKitchen (1st)

L - Lounge (1st)P - Patio (Outside)PL - Pool (Patio Area)TH - Town Hall (6th)O - Outing

Sunday Monday Tuesday

58:30 & 10:30 - Church(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)12:00 - Friends & Fans, Sportsin Town Hall1:00 - Sunday Vesper (L)Allen Quine1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)3:30 - Parlor Games (B)7:30 - Masterpiece Theatre

69:45 Exercise: Cardio (TH)10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank(TH)10:45 Class: NetworkingMonday/Facebook (TH)2:00 Sports Talk: NCAA BBallChampionship-Major LeagueBaseball Opening Day (B)3 Computer: Facebook (CFL)4:00 Gin Rummy (CFL)6:30 Evening Gamers (B)

79:45 Exercise: “Tai Chi” (TH)10:30 Math: Metric System(TH)11:00 Billie Holiday/“Music toWake Your Soul” (TH)2:00 Art With Acrylics (B)3:15 Outdoor Games (PT)4:00 Kings in the Corner (B)7:00 “Lady Sings the Blues”(TH)

128:30 & 10:30 - Church(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)12:00 - Friends and Fans,Sports in the Town Hall1:00 - Church Service (L)St. Luke’s -Thomas Harper1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)3:30 - Parlor Games (B)7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece

139:45 Exercise: C-CoreW/Ruhee (TH)10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank(TH)10:45 Plant Appreciation Day(TH)2:00 Culinary: Peach CobblerDay (TH)2:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH/O)4:00 Gin Rummy6:30 “I Love Lucy” (TH)

149:45 Tues. Exercise: “Tai Chi”With Simone (TH)10:30 Math Minds: Sudoku(TH)11:00 Class: Dolphin Day (TH)2:00 Bridge With Sherry (TH)3:30 Croquet (PT)4:00 Table Talk-’70s Trivia7:00 “Free Willy” (TH)

198:30 & 10:30 - Church(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)12:00 - Friends and Fans,Sports in the Town Hall1:00 - Church Service (L)Scott Endress, Chapelwood1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)3:30 - Parlor Games (B)7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece

209:45 Exercise: Cardio-Core(TH)10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank(TH)10:45 Wellness: Humor forYour Health (TH)2:00 Look-Alike Day (TH)3:00 Outdoor Ring Toss (CFL)4:00 Reminiscing (CFL)4:30 Puzzles (TH)6:30 Kings in the Corner (B)

219:45 Exercise: “Tai Chi” (TH)10:30: Math Minds: BrainFitness Games (TH)11:00 John Muir’s Birthday/Sierra Club (TH)2:00 Crafters’ Cove: “Out on aLimb” (TH)3:00 Ring Toss (PT)4:00 Table Talk (CFL)7:00 “Zorba the Greek” (TH)

268:30 & 10:30 - Church(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)12:00 - Friends and Fans,Sports in the Town Hall1:00 - Sunday Vesper (L)1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)3:30 - Parlor Games (B)7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece

279:45 Exercise Mon:Cardio-Core W/Ruhee (TH)10:00 Cognitive: Jeopardy(TH)10:45 Culinary: Let’s Bake(TH)2 Celebrating Babe Ruth (TH)2:30 Belmont Gardeners (PT)3:00 Pole Toss (PT)4:00 Parlor Games (B)6:30 “I Love Lucy” (TH)

289:45 Exercise: “Tai Chi” (TH)10:30: Math Minds: Abacusand Memozor (TH)11:00 Ann Margaret’s BDay(TH)2:00 Bridge W/ Sherry (TH)3:30 Computer-Google Maps4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL)7:00 Movie: “Grumpy Old Men”(TH)

April 2015Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:45 Exercise W/Ruhee (TH)10:15 Puzzles and CraniumCrunches (TH)11:00 Debbie Reynolds Day(TH)1:30 Bible Study W/ScottEndress (CFL)2:00 Mahjong (B)3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR)7:00 Movie: “Singin’ in theRain” (TH)

29:45 Thurs. Exercise: ChairStretch (TH)10:30: April Jeopardy (TH)11:00 Art of Egg Decorating-TH2:00 Bible Study: MaundyThursday (CFL)3:00 Computer Lab-Skype(CFL)3:30 Belmont Gardeners (PT)4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL)7:00 Mahjong (B) Or Movie (TH)

39:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance(TH)10:30 Sims Bayou UrbanNature Center (SBUNC) (O)2:00 Bible Study-Good Friday(TH)2:30 Refreshments andOutdoor Games4:00 Belmont Gardeners (B)7:00 Residents’ ChoiceEntertainment (TH)

49:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH)10:00 Coffee Chat and DailyChronicles W/ Rhonda (B)10:00 Bridge W/Sherry (B)1:00 Local Shopping (O)1:00 Fans and Friends, Sportsin the Town Hall3:00 Afternoon Entertainment(GR)4:00 Parlor Games (B)6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

89:45 Wed. Exer: Boot Camp(TH)10:30 Math Mind: Abacus (TH)11:00 Happy Birthday WalterWinchell (TH)1:30 Bible Study W/ScottEndress (CFL)2:00 Mahjong (B)3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR)7:00 Evening Gamers (B)

99:45 Balance: Wii Tennis-TH10:30: Math Minds: NumbersMake Sense (TH)11:00 Class: Historic End ofCivil War (TH)2:00 Poetry Society: Natureand Nation (CFL)3:00 Computer Lab-Facebook(CFL)3:30 Games With Jamal (CFL)7:00 “Wind at My Back (TH)

109:45 Exercise: Balance (TH)10:30 Texas Asia SocietyCulture Center (O)2:00 Horticulture Class (TH)2:30 Refreshments andOutdoor Games (PT)3:00 Computer Class (CFL)4:00 Board Games (B)7:00 Movies and Popcorn (TH)

119:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH)10:00 Coffee Chat and DailyChronicles W/ Rhonda (B)10:30 Bridge With Sherry (B)1:00 Local Shopping (O)1:00 Fans and Friends, Sportsin the Town Hall3:00 Afternoon Entertainment(GR)4:00 Parlor Games (B)6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

159:45 Wed. Exer: Boot Camp(TH)10:30 Math Mind: Sudoku (TH)11:00 Today-1912: Titanic (TH)1:30 Bible Study W/ScottEndress (CFL)2:00 Mahjong (B)or Puzzles in Bistro3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR)7:00 Movie: “Titanic” (TH)

169:45 Balance Exercise: WiiBaseball (TH)10:30: Math Minds: Sudoku(TH)11:00 Class: Happy BirthdayCharlie Chaplin (TH)2:00 Poetry Society (CFL)3:00 Computer Lab (CFL)3:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH)4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL)7:00 Movie “The Tramp”

179:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance(TH)10:30 London Double DeckerBus Tour (O)2:00 Haiku Poetry (TH)2:30 Refreshments andOutdoor Games (PT)3:00 Computer Class (CFL)4:00 Board Game (B)7:00 Residents’ ChoiceEntertainment (TH)


229:45 Exer: Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Cognitive: Words in aWord (TH)11:00 Celebrating Earth Day-TH1:30 Bible Study W/ScottEndress (CFL)2:00 Mahjong (B)2:00 Puzzles & CraniumCrunches (B)3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR)7:00 “Heartland” (TH)

239:45 Chair Stretch (TH)10:30 Giant Crossword (TH)11:00 Culinary: BreadBaking-TH2:00 William ShakespeareDay-Talk Like Shakespeare(CFL)3:00 Computer Lab (CFL)4:00 Outdoor Games WithJamal (CFL)7:00 Mahjong or Movie

249:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance(TH)11:00 Katy PrairieConservancy (O)2:00 Horticulture Class (TH)2:30 Refreshments andOutdoor Games3:00 Computer Class (CFL)4:00 Board Games (B)7:00 Movie: “SteelMagnolias” (TH)


299:45 Exer: Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Cognitive: Hangman-TH11:00 Remembering FredZinneman (TH)1:30 Bible Study W/ScottEndress (CFL)2:00 Mahjong (B)2:00 Puzzles (B)3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR)7:00 Movie: “Oklahoma” (B)

309:45 Exercise: Wii Bowling(TH)10:30: Math: Abacus (TH)11 Fact or False: Honesty-TH2:00 Poetry Society: Poems inYour Pocket (TH)3:00 Computer Lab (CFL)3:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH)Outdoor Games With Jamal(CFL)7:00 Mahjong (B) Or Movie (TH)

Houston’s Double Decker Tour Bus

April 3, 10:30 a.m. SimsBayou Urban Nature Center(SBUNC) is a picturesque1.1-acre sanctuary whichcontains a log cabin, barn,gazebo, gardens, pond withnative plants, and seasonalwetland trails that afford aunique opportunity toexperience nature in a denseurban setting.

April 10, 10:30 a.m. ~ TexasAsia Society Culture Centereducates the greater communityon relevant ideas and issues ofour time, preparing futuregenerations for strongerEast-West understanding andinteraction.

April 17, 10:30 a.m. ~London Double Decker BusTour—this fabulous guided citybus tour will help us uncoverhidden secrets about our citywith a special emphasis on themuseum district.

April 24, 11:00 a.m. ~ KatyPrairie Conservancy About Us anonprofit land trust that worksto protect green space andenhance the beautiful wildlifehabitat that protects prairie birdsand over 100 wildlife species.

“Umbrellas in Art”

Marvin B. watching a wedding.

Skype at Belmont VillageA resident’s daughter made a

unique request that set wheels inmotion for our amazing ITdepartment. With the help ofMary Spatz and Jeff Hill,Marvin B. was able to see hisgranddaughter’s wedding inFlorida. He was the only one whocouldn’t travel, so we madearrangements for him to be ableto Skype with her to watch andlisten to the wedding. Jeff fromMy Gait came over on Saturday tomake sure he was connectedproperly and he was able to viewand listen to the wedding.

SpiritualCorner

Sunday Vesper Service-First Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L)Allen QuineChapelwood UMC-Second Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (L)Thomas Harper, Pastoral InternSt. Luke’s UMC-Third Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L)Pastor Scott EndressChapelwood UMC-Fourth Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L)Allen QuineChapelwood UMCBible StudyWednesday, 1:30 p.m. (CFL)Pastor Scott EndressShabbat- looking for volunteerFriday afternoons (L)Church transportationprovided.

Health

A urinary tract infection (UTI)occurs when bacteria or germsfrom one place enter the urinarytract and cause an infection.

The urinary tract consists of thekidneys, ureters, bladder andurethra. The most common site ofinfection is in the lower urinarytract, the bladder and urethra. Thebladder stores urine until it isflushed out of the body throughthe urethra. If the bacteria aren’tflushed out with the urine, aninfection can develop andpossibly spread up into thekidney.

UTIS are more common inwomen than in men. As we getolder the nerve endings in ourbladders lose their function andwe may not feel any symptoms ofan infection until we are very ill.

Symptoms to watch for are:burning during urination,frequency and sometimes a mildfever. These indicate a lower tractinfection (bladder).

Symptoms of an upper urinarytract infection (kidney), come onquickly and may include highfever with chills, nausea,abdominal pain, vomiting, backpain, and sometimes confusionor delirium.

CARE:• See a doctor as soon as

possible• Take and finish any

prescribed medicine as soonas prescribed.

• Drink plenty of fluids,especially water, clear sodasand cranberry juice.

When to Call the Doctor:• Fever or burning sensation

that doesn’t go away orsymptoms worsen.

• If you begin to experienceconfusion or delirium.

• Back pain, high fever,vomiting or chills develop.

• Abdominal pain develops orgets worse.

Asleep Yet ActiveWhile you’re asleep, your brain

is busy. Medical experts say evenat rest, crucial cognitive functionsare taking place, and neurons inthe brain stay active. Amazingly,as you slumber, the brainperforms several vital functions: itprocesses information, forms newmemories, makes creative connec-tions, cleans out toxins, and storesinformation about physical tasks.

Aboveand

Many thanks to our PALS andnurses who worked so tirelesslywhen we were “visited” by the flu.They are our heroes!

Amanda and Wally C.

Ann and JeanBeautiful Mother & Daughter

Charlotte W. and Mario

Days in the Life of a Village

Phyllis & Sam E. w/ Jim ConnorsJames Calunga speaks to residentsat the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Bob S. and Amanda sculpting

Mardi Gras party with JoyceMahoney in The Neighborhood

Ted and Teresa R. enjoy aSweetheart Dinner and Dancing inThe Neighborhood

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