THE VILLAGE NEWS

BELMONT VILLAGE AT CARDIFF BY THE SEA

DECEMBER 2017

SADIE’S CORNERIt is my favorite time of the

year! The season when friendsand families make a concertedeffort to spend time with oneanother and spread goodwill.Lots of events are taking placethis month – please refer to thenewsletter for updates onHoliday dinners and outings.Last month we talked aboutbeing prepared in case of anemergency. Our newestcommunity in Albany (locatedon the UC Berkeley campus)helped 103 seniors displaced bythe northern California wild fires.On the morning of Oct. 9th, 45seniors from another assistedliving caravaned to BelmontVillage and began a five weekstay in our memory care unit.This was an emergencyevacuation from two differentcommunities. One of thosecommunities burned to theground. A week later, 58 moreseniors arrived for the samereason, though these seniorswere from Independent Living.This undertaking was enormousand required the continuedsupport of all Belmont Villagestaff. Our beloved APC Theresespent a week in Albany inOctober, assisting residents andfulfilling their recreation goals.Don, our Building Engineer, also

went to help. It was a testamentto our commitment at BelmontVillage to be the premierprovider of senior care servicesin our communities. And to ourresidents here at Cardiff, pleaseknow that our commitment isultimately to you. We have aplan in place for an emergency,and we continue to train ourstaff on emergency response.Your participation in drills andyour response during realemergencies are critical to thesuccess of our community. Forthe folks in Independent Living,please keep your emergencybackpack near your front door.The contents should includeyour list of medications, aflashlight and batteries, twobottles of water, a blanket andsome nonperishable food itemslike granola bars. In this monthof December, I am counting myblessings! I feel blessed to havea loving, happy and SAFE family.I feel blessed to work for suchan amazing group of seniors. Ifeel so fortunate to witness thecountless acts of kindness here –I see adult children huggingloved ones, I see Clare at thefront desk spreading joy likesunshine on a bright day, I seeresidents hugging staff. What anhonor to be part of thiscompassionate crew! HappyHolidays!

OUR TEAMSADIE HARNESS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR X101sharness@belmontvillage.com

MELISSA LOPEZ-DUKESDIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE

X102mldukes@belmontvillage.com

THERESE FARLEYACTIVITY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X107

tfarley@belmontvillage.comPRISCILA GERSON

MEMORY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X123

pgerson@belmontvillage.comKRISTEN VAN MIDDLESWORTHHUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

X103kvanmidd@belmontvillage.com

DON CALLAHANBUILDING ENGINEER X128

dcallahan@belmontvillage.comDAVID SOTO

CHEF MANAGER X128dsoto@belmontvillage.com

MELISSA WOODSALES AND MARKETING X104mwood@belmontvillage.com

PAULA LEMKUILSALES AND MARKETING X105plemkuil@belmontvillage.com

RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS7th Lana J.8th Marion Y.10th Mary K.16th Anne G.17th Dora B.18th Tatiana L.19th Dolores B.23rd Joan R.27th Mary Lou T.31st John S.

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS2nd Don C.5th Marlene S., Areli V.7th Nancy D.9th Scott B.14th David S.20th Christine H.23rd Justin B.26th Carol P.27th Sadie H., Jio D., Luz V.

EMPLOYEEANNIVERSARIES1 yr. Raquel C.1 yr. Jessica R., Gisselle R.1 yr. Julia N.2 yrs Silvia C.,2 yrs. Tara C.3 yrs Susan D.4 yrs Jasia V.4 yrs. Erika C.6 yrs Suzanna B.

DECEMBERHAPPENINGS

Wed., Dec. 6th, at 12:30pmFree Flight

Come talk to the parrots at thislocal bird sanctuary!

Sat., Dec. 9th, at 6pmHarbor Boat Parade

An annual tradition to get in theholiday spirit!

Wed., Dec. 13th, at 1pmKnorr Candle Shoppe

Check out one of our favoritelocal shops. You may find theperfect gift for someone on

your list!Wed., Dec 13th, at 6pm

Candy Cane Lane LightsLet us serve you some cookies

while you enjoy a festiveneighborhood light display!

Wed., Dec. 20th, at 3pmResident Holiday Party

Live musical performance at3pm followed by a formal dinner

in Josephine’s Kitchen.

Free Flight Bird Sanctuary

Harbor Boat Parade

Knorr Candle Shoppe

Candy Cane Lane Display

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHCongratulations to Megan, our Employee

of the Month. Megan is one of our creativeand industrious cooks who spends her timebehind the scenes in the kitchen. She is alocal and graduated from Carlsbad High. Shethen went on to complete Culinary School inSanta Barbara. Her travels have taken her toItaly, Germany, France and include anupcoming trip to Costa Rica. An all Americangirl, her favorite food is “a cheeseburger.” Weare grateful to Megan for sharing herculinary gifts.

Christmas Bellsby Henry Wadsworth

LongfellowI heard the bells on Christmas

Day Their old, familiar carolsplay, And wild and sweet Thewords repeat Of peace on earth,good-will to men!

And thought how, as the dayhad come, The belfries of allChristendom Had rolled alongThe unbroken song Of peace onearth, good-will to men!

Till ringing, singing on its way,The world revolved from nightto day, A voice, a chime, A chantsublime Of peace on earth,good-will to men!

Then from each black,accursed mouth The cannonthundered in the South, Andwith the sound The carolsdrowned Of peace on earth,good-will to men!

It was as if an earthquake rentThe hearth-stones of acontinent, And made forlorn Thehouseholds born Of peace onearth, good-will to men!

And in despair I bowedmy head;

“There is no peace on earth,” Isaid; For hate is strong, Andmocks the song Of peace onearth, good-will to men!”

Then pealed the bells moreloud and deep: “God is not dead,nor doth He sleep; The Wrongshall fail, The Right prevail, Withpeace on earth, good-willto men.”

Light the Festive Candlesby Aileen Fischer

Light the first of eighttonight— the farthest candle tothe right.

Light the first and second,too, when tomorrow’s dayis through.

Then light three, and thenlight four— every dusk onecandle more Till all eight burnbright and high,

honoring a day gone by Whenthe Temple was restored,rescued from the Syrian lord,

And an eight-day feastproclaimed— The Festival ofLights—well named To celebratethe joyous day when weregained the right to pray to ourone God in our own way.

The Feast of Lights by EmmaLazarus

Kindle the taper like thesteadfast star

Ablaze on evening’s foreheado’er the earth,And add each night a lustre tillafarAn eightfold splendor shineabove thy hearth.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO OURRESIDENTS AND THEIRFAMILIES!

TRANSPORTATIONMonday

Shopping TripsNeighborhood/COF Outings

TuesdayNorthbound Doctor Drives*Errand Day (time permitting)

WednesdayOuting Day

Shopping Trips

ThursdaySouthbound Doctor Drives*

Errand Day (time permitting)Friday

Neighborhood/COF OutingsShopping Trips

SaturdayWalking Club

Scenic RideOnce per month Ralphs Trip

SundayChurch RunsScenic Ride

*Please note the following for Tue/ThuDoctor Drives:

• 15-mile radius (each way)• 48-hour advance notice

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December 2017TH Town Hall GR Great Room OutingSR Screening Room TF Town Hall Foyer Special EventC Club Room JK Josephine's KitchenB Bistro L LibraryP Pool MBA

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit3:00 TH Holiday Dance Exhibition4:00 SR Armchair Astronomy4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie

29:00 A Walk in the Park

10:30 Scenic Ride1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 GR Sheldon at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie

Local Church Runs 310:30 GR Trivia Time!12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible

Study1:00 CCC Annual Holiday

Concert1:30 SR Daily Movie7:00 SR Evening Movie

49:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Laughing with Robert7:00 SR Evening Movie

Northbound Doctor Drives 59:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 TH BINGO2:00 TH Guided Art w/Robert

P.3:00 TH Activity Chat7:00 SR Evening Movie

69:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

11:00 GR Diane at the Piano12:30 Outing; Free Flight Bird Sanctuary

3:00 TF Christmas Tree DecoratingParty

7:00 SR Evening Movie

Southbound Doctor Drives 79:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!

10:30 SR Documentary; “RememberPearl Harbor”

1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour; Billy Harper

Band7:00 SR Evening Movie

89:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit1:30 SR Hooray for Hollywood3:00 TF Knots of Love Knitting

Circle4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie

Goodwill Collection Day 91:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series2:00 A Walk in the Park3:00 GR Robert Parker at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits6:00 Outing; Harbor Boat Parade7:00 SR Evening Movie

Local Church Runs 1010:00 TH Temple Solel Kids Come Dance12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible

Study1:30 Scenic Ride1:30 SR Daily Movie3:00 GR Rosemariea at the Piano6:00 JK Carolers from Triathlon Club of

San Diego Visit7:00 SR Evening Movie

119:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

10:30 P Aqua Aerobics10:30 TH Brain Boosters11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Stone Age Doc; a sensible

approach to vitamins7:00 SR Evening Movie

Northbound Doctor Drives 129:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 TH BINGO2:00 TH Guided Art w/Robert P.3:00 GR Special Hanukkah Performance

and Menorah Lighting4:30 JK Traditional Hanukkah Dinner7:00 SR Evening Movie

139:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

11:00 GR Diane at the Piano1:00 Outing; Knorr Candle Shoppe4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah6:00 Outing; Candy Cane Lane Lights

Display7:00 SR Evening Movie

Southbound Doctor Drives 149:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:30 TH Ted Talks; Ideas Worth

Spreading!3:00 B Happy Hour; Gil Alcantar4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah7:00 SR Evening Movie

159:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle2:00 GR Helen Woodward Animal Visits3:00 JK Chat with Chef4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah4:30 C Shabbat Blessing5:30 GR Resident Presentation of

Employee Annual Gifts6:00 TH Employee Holiday Party

169:00 A Walk in the Park

10:30 Scenic Ride1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 TH The History Guy4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie

Local Church Runs 1710:00 GR Trivia Time!12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible

Study1:30 TH Ceramics Class1:30 SR Daily Movie3:00 Scenic Ride4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah7:00 SR Evening Movie

189:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

10:30 TH Meredythe Presents; Monet10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Art for all Ages: All Skill Levels!4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah7:00 SR Evening Movie

Northbound Doctor Drives 199:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 TH BINGO2:00 TH Guided Art w/Robert P.3:00 TH Travel Log w/Hernan; Holy

Land4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah7:00 SR Evening Movie

209:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

11:00 GR Diane at the Piano3:00 B Holiday Performance by Ultimate

Duo4:00 JK Holiday Dinner “Nutcracker Sweet”4:00 GR Lighting of the Menorah4:00 TF Family Photos done by “Emotions

Captured”7:00 SR Evening Movie

Southbound Doctor Drives 219:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour; Bayou

Bros.7:00 SR Evening Movie

229:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

11:00 JK Resident Birthday Lunch1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting

Circle4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie

239:00 A Walk in the Park

10:30 Scenic Ride1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 GR Vincent at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie

Local Church Runs 2410:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible Study

1:30 Scenic Ride1:30 SR Daily Movie7:00 SR Evening Movie

Local Church Runs 3110:00 GR Trivia Time!12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible Study

1:30 Scenic Ride4:30 JK New Year’s Eve Candlelight Dinner6:30 B Peter Seltser Rings in the New Year!

Christmas 259:00 Kick Start Fitness

10:30 Scenic Ride11:00 JK Christmas Brunch

3:00 GR Sounds of the Seasonwith Meredythe

7:00 SR Evening Movie

Northbound Doctor Drives 269:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:00 TH BINGO2:00 TH Guided Art w/Robert

P.3:00 L Book Club Chat7:00 SR Evening Movie

279:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

11:00 GR Diane at the Piano1:00 Monthly Movie Outing (movie tbd)3:00 TH Ted Talks; Ideas Worth

Spreading!7:00 SR Evening Movie

Southbound Doctor Drives 289:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:30 TH Jewelry Class3:00 B Happy Hour; Celeste

Barbier7:00 SR Evening Movie

299:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit

10:30 TH MusicWorx for Wellness1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting

Circle3:00 B Coffee Klatch with Sadie4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie

309:00 A Walk in the Park

10:30 Scenic Ride1:15 TH BINGO1:30 SR Downton Abbey Series3:00 B Tony DeTorre Performs4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie

IN HOUSE SERVICES

Optometry/PodiatryBy Appointment Only

AudiologistLast Tuesday,

2 p.m. (CR, L2)

Parkinson’s SupportFirst Wednesday,

1 p.m. (TH)

Caregiver Support Group2nd and 4th Mondays

1:30 p.m (CR, L2)For family members and/or caregivers

who have a loved one needingassistance/support.

Salon9a.m.-4p.m. Tues.- FriLocated on 3rd floor

Please schedule directly withthe salon

(760) 632-4667

Dry CleaningPickup/Drop-Off:

8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS DAYCELEBRATIONS AND CUISINE

December 12th we will have our Hanukkah celebration followed bydinner. Music starts at 3 in the Great Room followed by the lightingof the menorah. Chef will prepare a traditional Jewish meal in the

dining room for dinner.December 25th we will have our annual Christmas Brunch from

11-1:30. A variety of breakfast dishes will be served as well as beefWellington and other delicious favorites. RSVP to the concierge by

December 18th.Please note: There will not be menu service for breakfast on

Christmas. Instead, an American Continental breakfast will beavailable (fruit, pastries, bagels, lox).

NURSE’S NOTEIt’s that time of year again!The holidays are here, and

unfortunately so is flu season.Influenza season beginssometime in the late fall, usuallypeaks over the winter, andbegins to wane in the spring.The influenza virus is acontagious respiratory illnessthat can infect the throat, nose,and possibly the lungs. As ourimmune defenses decline withage, those over 65 and older areat a greater risk forcomplications including sinusand ear infections, bacterialpneumonia, and worsening ofchronic conditions such asasthma, diabetes, or congestiveheart failure.

The flu is spread mainly bydroplets, for instance when aperson sneezes, coughs, or talks.The flu can also be spread whena person touches a surface orobject that has the flu viruses,

then touches their own nose ormouth. In fact, you could passthe flu to someone before youare even aware you are sick.However, people are typicallymost contagious in the first 3 to4 days after becoming ill. Signsand symptoms of the flu includefever, sore throat, cough, stuffyor runny nose, headache, bodyor muscle ache, and fatigue.

The best way to prevent theflu is to get vaccinated. Fluvaccines are updated eachseason to keep up with the virusas it changes to ensure the bestprotection against influenza. TheCDC also recommends takingpreventive actions. Some ofthese include; staying away frompeople who are sick, frequenthand washing, and coveringcoughs and sneezes. Take theserecommended steps to ensurethat you have a happy andhealthy holiday season and awonderful New Year!

NEIGHBORHOODNEWS

What do you know aboutdementia? Usually, when I askthis question, people will pausefor few seconds followed by,“Mmm ... It has something to dowith memory?!” That is a fairanswer. Dementia diagnosisinvolves memory loss in additionto other symptoms. Morefrequently I am reading articlesthat mention implicit memory.Implicit memory in this contextargues that our residents are stillable to form new memories fromevents. Details and nuances arenot recalled, but the overallfeeling caused by an event willsurface when the mind isjogged. Here at Belmontpossible ‘break of trust’situations are addressed duringdementia training with all ourstaff and routinely with theneighborhood care staff. Theidea that the feeling attached tothe event stays is fundamentalfor the care because if we use aform of redirection that doesnot work for a particularresident, behavior and quality oflife will be affected by it.However, the idea of implicitmemory has a positive andbeautiful side. Our residents canenjoy the feeling of a pleasantexperience. This time of the yearmakes it easy and inspiring tocreate those moments. Yourvisits, phone calls, and cards alladd to a great season.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSAt the Helen Woodward

Animal Center, Fran B. gentlystroked the soft fur of twoalpacas. COF enjoyed aHowl-O-Ween tour with theirown private guide! Not only didthey pet a Madagascar hissingcockroach, but also a ratand lizard.

“Do you see the hole in myhair?” Fran B. said. “The alpacaseemed to take a bit of my hairoff. They loved my blonde hair.”

Charles C. felt drawn to theCenter as it is a place thatreminds him of his sister whotakes special interest in animalrehabilitation especially horses.COF loved this outing a lot!

As for future events thismonth, Group 1 cannot wait fortheir Narcissus plants toblossom. Perfect for theholidays, residents discussedwhether the plant came intobeing from the classicmythology story of the younglad Narcissus. For decoration,Katie L.’s holiday wreaths arenext for painting.

Volunteers around thecountry are knitting little hatsfor newborns in order to donatethem to Little Hats Big Hearts, aprogram to inspire moms totake their family’s heart healthto heart. COF residents areexcited for this communityproject to help the localAmerican Heart Association!

Circle of Friends made many newfriends at the Pumpkin Patch outing!

THE VILLAGE SCENE

Dolores and her Girl Scout friends enjoya joke filled visit.

Barbara G. and Mary K. learning aboutsea life at Birch Aquarium.

Julia and Jim are all smiles on VeteransDay.

Ann is always happy to serve ourresidents’ beauty needs in the Salon.

Carroll S. was one of many proud vetswe pinned on Veterans Day. God Blessyou all! Al C. and Al and Judy L. loved the sweet

Scout smiles and costumes.

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