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

Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove

March 2015

Our Team:

Maureen ChippasExecutive Director(847) 537-5000 x102mschmitt@belmontvillage.comMaria PaquitDir. of Resident Care Services(847) 537-5000 x109mpaquit@belmontvillage.comFelix LopezBuilding Engineer(847) 537-5000 x105Florencio DeLaRosaChef Manager(847) 537-5000 x106Lori WalochaActivity Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x104lwalocha@belmontvillage.comChristine BlanchardMemory Program Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x112cblancha@belmontvillage.comRosemary SteinbergHuman Resources Coordinator(847) 537-5000 x103Debra LapinSusan KocandaCommunity Relations(847) 537-5000 x108dlapin@belmontvillage.com(847) 537-5000 x107skocanda@belmontvillage.com

Dear Friends,Meet Susan Kocanda, our

Belmont Village Ambassador.Susan has worked with us fornearly two years. Susan brings herbeautiful smile and cheerfulnessto our residents when they are inthe hospital or rehab facilitygetting stronger.

Susan is a renaissance womanwith a terrific sense of humor. Sheis the youngest of four siblings,born in Quincy, Ill. She attendedWestern Illinois Universitymajoring in English Education.Susan went with her friendConnie to a fraternity party. Susandescribes Connie as “gorgeous,”and all the young men flocked toConnie as they arrived. BernieKocanda was observing, sippingscotch out of a china cup, andthought it wasn’t nice that Susanwas left out. Smart guy. Hemarried her! Bernie and Susanhad two children, Emily who isstudying to become a physicaltherapist, and Matthew who is afinancial analyst for GoldmanSachs. (Matthew is an honorarymember of the Belmont Team andhas assisted us with numerousprojects.)

Susan has worked as a teacher,and then became involved withpublic relations and marketing.She also worked for AnheuserBusch and was part of the team

that would accompany HarryCarey to restaurants and wateringholes for events. She has addedBodyguard for Harry Carey toher resume!

One of Susan’s fondestmemories is when her husbandbought a 31-foot RV, instead of asports car, as he approached“middle age.” The family of fourhad a lot of laughs as they set outto visit 10 states on a road trip,including Texas, Colorado, andArizona. They now can boast theysaw the largest Road Runner.

The Kocanda family lived inTexas eight years when Bernie washead of the Shared Service Centerfor Kraft. They moved back toIllinois in 2002. Sadly, Berniepassed away in 2003. Whentalking with Susan, we were bothlaughing with so many wonderfulstories and memories to shareabout Bernie and the kids.

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March BirthdaysResident Birthdays

3/4 Jane B.3/14 Irwin G.3/17 Anita C.3/18 Ruth G.3/23 Sheldon M.3/24 Rita C.3/25 Hilda S.3/26 Ann S.3/29 Carolyn A.3/30 Ruth B.

Staff Birthdays3/2 Vivian M.3/3 Luis D.3/6 Michael A.3/9 Rodolfo G.3/12 Theresa V.3/23 Ebelin S.3/26 Kim D.3/28 Joana A.

Staff Anniversaries8 YEARS Ginny G.7 YEARS Peggy G.6 YEARS Kim D.6 YEARS Razel H.6 YEARS Lolita P.4 YEARS Jessica A.3 YEARS Renee S.

Circle of FriendsThe Circle of Friends had a

pizza party recently at theirrequest. It has been quite sometime since our last one and anumber of residents hadmentioned, toward the beginningof February, that it would be niceto have another one. The entire3rd floor came to the Town Halland had a early Valentine’s pizzacelebration!

Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood expressed

that they would like to play moreBingo games. Bingo can bechallenging game; however, wehave incorporated a similar gamecalled Jingo, which uses picturesinstead of numbers. We havemany different themed Jingogames that the residents haveenjoyed. We will continue toincorporate these games into ourprogrammed activity schedule.

Ebelin Segura

February Employee of the MonthEbelin, a Pal, is our February Employee of the

Month! She was nominated for her sweet andcaring personality. A family member who justmoved their parents into Belmont Village notedhow patient and kind Ebelin was. They statedthat she helped their loved one to feel safe andcomfortable here. HUGE congratulations goto Ebelin!

Our residents enjoyed creatingendings to the popular poem: “Roses

are red, Violets are blue...”

Valentine Party!Our Red Hat Ladies made great

hostesses by decorating heartcookies for us and our guests.

Lilli decorated beautiful cookies!

Ruth & Elaine had a FUN time!

Jane used many different sprinkles!

We had 77 people out playingValentine Bingo, including our 27guests from the BG Senior Center!

Shirley & Ellen had lots of FUN!

Bart must have been Shirley’s goodluck charm because she won three

times!

Gina is calling back Barney’s win!

Valentine Topiary Art!

(More pictures on Page 6)

Feb. HappeningsLunch Bunch

3/6 Baker’s Square3/13 Wildfire3/20 Olive Garden3/27 Order Golden Chef

Special Events3/2 Laura Keyes Presents3/3 Belmont Choir3/4 Rabbi Gordon’s Talk3/5 Mexico Trip Itinerary!3/5 Comm. Service Baskets3/10 Drumming Circle3/10 Ceci Wiselogel3/11 Red Hat Ladies Craft3/11 Men’s Club: Cards3/11 Charming Charlies3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Fun!3/18 Wii Tournament Starts3/18 Rabbi Gordon’s Talk3/20 Read @ Willow Grove3/23 Movie Day!3/24 Judging Artwork3/24 Indian Trails Library:

“Barbra Streisand”3/26 Mexican Fiesta Party!3/29 Easter Brunch3/31 MBA meeting!

Entertainment3/1 John Boda3/4 Nick Willett3/8 Nancy Schaefer3/11 Voytek3/15 Anne Marie3/18 Nikko Naidenov3/22 Mike Finn3/25 Jae Wilkins3/29 Gina Nunez

Weekly EventsCommunion

Tues. at 9:30 a.m.

Catholic Mass4th Tues. of the Month

ShabbatFri. at 1:30 p.m.

Tai ChiMon. or Tues. at 2 p.m.

Walking BalanceFirst and third

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

ExerciseMon.–Sat. at 10 a.m.

Computer FunMon.–Fri.By Appointment

BingoTues. & Thurs. at

1:30 p.m.; Sat. at 2 p.m.

PokenoFri. at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday1

9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 News & Views (FP)*2:00 Entertainment (FP)With John Boda6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Laura Keyes:(TH)“Laura Ingalls Wilder - The RealStory”3:30 “Laughter (FP)Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

3*9:30 Communion (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Intro. To Our (TH)Belmont Choir Group*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Easter Craft (TH)One for You & One for A Child’sEaster Basket3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP)

Daylight Saving Time Begins 8

9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 News & Views (FP)*2:00 Entertainment (FP)With Nancy Schaefer6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Tai Chi W/Lori (TH)3:30 “Laughter (FP)Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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*9:30 Communion (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Drumming Circle (FP)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:45 Ceci Wiselogel (FP)“Remembering Rockwell”3:45 Memorial Service (TH)6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP)

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9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 News & Views (FP)*2:00 Entertainment (FP)With Anne Marie6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Tai Chi W/Lori (TH)3:30 “Laughter (FP)Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 17

*9:30 Communion (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Make Irish (TH)Soda Bread*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Irish Games, (TH)Treats, & Prizes!Irish Dinner (JK)6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP)

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9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 News & Views (FP)*2:00 Entertainment (FP)With Mike Finn6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)1:30 Movie Outing (O & TH)3:30 “Laughter (FP)Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

24*9:30 Mass (L)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Judging Artwork (TH)From St. Mary’s School1:15 Indian Trails (O)Library to Hear “BarbraStreisand” By Hy Speck*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Bunco Game (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Jokes With Jen (FP)

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9:00 Church Transportation*9:30 Communion10:00 News & Views (FP)*Easter Brunch (JK)11:00 & 12:30 Seatings*2:30 Entertainment (FP)With Gina Nunez6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Think Tank (TH)2:00 Blackjack/Poker Cards (FP)3:30 “Laughter (FP)Is the BEST Medicine”6:00 Crossword Puzzles (FP)

319:30 Communion (L)9:30 Food for Thought (TH)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Resident Council (TH)1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 MBA Meeting (TH)Wear Your Lanyards!3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Good Old Days (FP)

March 2015Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

49:30 Jewel (O)10:00 Exercise (JK)10:30 Walking Balance (TH)1:30 Rabbi Gordon: (TH)“Everything You Ever Wanted toKnow About Purim”*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Nick Willett3:30 Crosswords (FP)6:00 Trivia (FP)

510:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Vacation Time! (TH)Mexico Trip Itinerary*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Put Together (TH)Easter Baskets for ChildrenFrom the Palatine OpportunityCenter3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)At Baker’s Square*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)*3:15 Hot Chocolate & (FP)Cookies by the Fireplace6:00 Board Games (FP)

119:30 Walgreens (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)*10:30 Red Hat Ladies (TH)Shamrock Necklace12:15 Shopping Trip (O)To Charming Charlies*1:30 Men’s Club (TH)Blackjack/Cards*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Voytek6:00 Trivia (FP)

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10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Dancercize (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Craft (TH)Melting Snowman3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)At Wildfire*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)3:15 Blackjack/Poker (FP)6:00 Board Games (FP)

189:30 Jewel (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Wii Tournament (TH)Last Names: M Through Z1:30 Rabbi Gordon: (TH)“Everything About Passover”*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Nikko Naidenov6:00 Trivia (FP)

1910:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Wii Tournament (TH)Last Names Starting With an AThrough K*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Tai Chi With Lori (TH)3:30 Wheelchair & (TH)Walker Clinic3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

1st Day of Spring! 20

9:15 Willow Grove (O)Read to Kindergartners10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Current Events (FP)11:00 Lunch Bunch (O)@ Olive Garden1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)*3:15 Sing-A-Long (FP)6:00 Board Games (FP)

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9:30 Walgreens (O)10:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Walking Balance (TH)1:30 Paxxon Talk (TH)*2:30 Wine & Cheese (JK)With Jae Wilkins3:30 Crosswords (FP)6:00 Trivia (FP)

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9:15 Gospel Songs (TH)10:00 Boot Camp (TH)10:30 Dancercize (TH)*1:30 Bingo (TH)2:30 Mexico Fiesta! (TH)For Those Who Qualified!3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Cards With Peggy (FP)

2710:00 Exercise (TH)10:30 Dye Easter Eggs (TH)11:30 Lunch Bunch (TH)Order in FromGolden Chef*1:30 Shabbat (L)2:30 Pokeno (TH)3:30 Trivia (FP)6:00 Games W/Nancy (FP)

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10:00 Exercise (FP)10:30 Scenic Drive (O)*2:00 Bingo (TH)3:15 Blackjack/Poker (FP)6:00 Board Games (FP)

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

Legend Key:

TH = Town Hall2nd FloorFP = Front ParlorJK = Josephine’s KitchenL = Library - 2nd FloorB = Bistro - 1st FloorLC = Learning Center2nd Floor*= AL & COF Residents

Resident CommitteesPresident: Ben RubensteinVice-President: Bart Tasca

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 March 31.

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

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Cover Story Continued:Susan loves to golf, grow

vegetables, and try new recipes.Formerly, she was the queen ofcasseroles, without much success;so her children applaud herinterest in trying a new dish.Recently, Susan has been involvedin flipping houses. She is quiteadept at gutting kitchens anddemolishing old, outdatedflooring and fixtures!

Susan loves a challenge, andloves meeting new people. She isone of those people who is alifelong learner, and is interestedin everyone around her. If youhave ever been visited by Susan,you know how funny, warm, andcaring she is. Susan is a teacher atheart; she enjoys educating othersabout Belmont Village services.Susan also educates all of us andhas helped to developenhancements to our services.

-Maureen

Topiary Art Cont’d:

Isabelle & Violet enjoyed the craft!

Joan, Margie, Elaine & Fay wereproud of their art!

Sue’s Party AnimalsMany of our residents enjoyed

learning about and observingsome interesting animals. Suebrought over some typical petssuch as two adorable dogs and abig cat. She also had some dragonlizards, a chinchilla, hedgehog,two guinea pigs, and even a rat!Many residents got to hold,cuddle, and touch animals theynever had before!

The dogs got a lot of attention!

Irv & the dog were ALL smiles!

This dog loved Gladys’ lap!

Marian gave lots of love to this dog!

Elaine & the dog were fast friends!

This cat never left Barney’s lap!

Violet loved petting the chinchilla!

Chuck couldn’t believe how soft thechinchilla was!

Emma enjoyed the chinchilla!

Margie kept giggling!!

Ray enjoyed all the animals!

The guinea pig liked Ellen!

Belmont Village Scene

Our even room number team wonFebruary’s Wii Bowling Tournament!

Halina & Beth enjoyed seeing all thedifferent animals interact with the

residents and each other!

Felix, Halina, Carmen, Alma & Ebelinenjoying each other’s company!

Michael presenting the “News &Views” program!

Our child dancers performed someauthentic Indian dances! Shirley, Ruth & Evy were enjoying the

entertainment!

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