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13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Tel 480-945-3600 • Fax 480-945-3676 Belmont Village at Scottsdale March 2017 Our Team Executive Director Tim Cowen [email protected] Dir. of Resident Care Services Emily Dawson, R.N., BSN [email protected] Community Relations Charmaine Roberts [email protected] Community Relations Christy Edwards [email protected] Activity Programs Coordinator Sarah Speratos [email protected] Memory Programs Coordinator Janina Phinao [email protected] Human Resource Generalist Carrie Valverde [email protected] Building Engineer Dan Youngblut dyoungblut @belmontvillage.com Chef/Manager Travis Vierthaler [email protected] Tim’s Corner The Challenge (and Joy) Of Change! As we age, is it safe to say that most of us become creatures of habit and don’t like change? Often the slightest change increases our anxiety and sends us into a tizzy! On most mornings, Starbucks is a stop for a cup of black coffee, and I’m not a “happy camper” if something gets in the way of that! Are we in charge of our routines or do our routines control us? I submit to you that for the sake of our mental and emotional well-being, it’s important to understand and embrace change! In my experience, when we get stuck in a rut and have trouble accepting change, it sends us toward depression. Did you read about the sign posted on a horrifically muddy road? It read, “Choose your tracks carefully; you’ll be stuck in them for a long time!” That doesn’t have to be the reality with our attitudes! Almost without exception, changes I’ve grumbled about have wound up being better than I anticipated. Not only are most concerns about change unfounded, they can also be unhealthy! On the flip side, there’s nothing wrong with questioning why things are the way they are! A young girl watched her mom in the kitchen as she was preparing a ham for dinner. Her mother carefully cut off both ends of the ham before placing it in the pan. The little one asked her mom, “Why?” Her mom said both ends were severed because her mother always did it that way. The young girl then asked her grandmother why she cut both ends of the ham, to which grandmother replied, “So it would fit in my small pan!” Little ones question, challenge and adapt to change better than we do. We can learn from them! When I was a little boy, my older brother Bob built a go-cart. It was a flat wooden platform on wheels with a lawn mower engine on the rear. Everything about it was perfect, with one major exception: the steering was reversed. Turning the steering wheel to the right caused the go-cart to go left and vice versa. Can you imagine turning a steering wheel right and a car going left? Dad didn’t change it; he let it stay the way it was made, perhaps so that his boys would adapt to unexpected changes. :) It was a good lesson and guess what? My brother and I adapted and cruised around the neighborhood with great joy. Have you heard the expression that “the only constant in life is change”? As we accept and embrace change, it will be okay and can be good for our health! :)
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13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Tel 480-945-3600 • Fax 480-945-3676
Belmont Village at Scottsdale
March 2017
Our Team
Executive DirectorTim Cowen
Dir. of Resident Care ServicesEmily Dawson, R.N., BSN
Community RelationsCharmaine Roberts
Community RelationsChristy Edwards
Activity Programs CoordinatorSarah Speratos
Memory Programs CoordinatorJanina Phinao
Human Resource GeneralistCarrie Valverde
Building EngineerDan Youngblut
Chef/ManagerTravis Vierthaler
Tim’s CornerThe Challenge (and Joy)
Of Change!As we age, is it safe to say that
most of us become creatures ofhabit and don’t like change? Oftenthe slightest change increases ouranxiety and sends us into a tizzy!On most mornings, Starbucks is astop for a cup of black coffee, andI’m not a “happy camper” ifsomething gets in the way of that!Are we in charge of our routines ordo our routines control us? I submitto you that for the sake of ourmental and emotional well-being,it’s important to understand andembrace change! In my experience,when we get stuck in a rut andhave trouble accepting change, itsends us toward depression. Didyou read about the sign posted ona horrifically muddy road? It read,“Choose your tracks carefully;you’ll be stuck in them for a longtime!” That doesn’t have to be thereality with our attitudes! Almostwithout exception, changes I’vegrumbled about have wound upbeing better than I anticipated.Not only are most concerns aboutchange unfounded, they can alsobe unhealthy!
On the flip side, there’s nothingwrong with questioning whythings are the way they are! Ayoung girl watched her mom in
the kitchen as she was preparing aham for dinner. Her mothercarefully cut off both ends of theham before placing it in the pan.The little one asked her mom,“Why?” Her mom said both endswere severed because her motheralways did it that way. The younggirl then asked her grandmotherwhy she cut both ends of the ham,to which grandmother replied,“So it would fit in my small pan!”Little ones question, challenge andadapt to change better than we do.We can learn from them! When Iwas a little boy, my older brotherBob built a go-cart. It was a flatwooden platform on wheels witha lawn mower engine on the rear.Everything about it was perfect,with one major exception: thesteering was reversed. Turning thesteering wheel to the right causedthe go-cart to go left and viceversa. Can you imagine turning asteering wheel right and a cargoing left? Dad didn’t change it;he let it stay the way it was made,perhaps so that his boys wouldadapt to unexpected changes. :) Itwas a good lesson and guesswhat? My brother and I adaptedand cruised around theneighborhood with great joy.Have you heard the expression that“the only constant in life ischange”? As we accept and embracechange, it will be okay and can begood for our health! :)
Resident Birthdays04 Pauline O. (99)11 Freda H.12 Hilda G.15 Leonora P.16 Kathleen S.17 Ed C.18 Corky H.19 Dale Z.23 Georgiann S.25 Clarene U.31 Cliff J.
Resident MonthlyBirthday Party
Join us for our monthlycelebration of all those born inFebruary. The birthday luncheonwill be Friday, March 31st, at12:00 noon. Please RSVP withSarah Speratos at 480-689-1052
Employee Birthdays03 Jose Sr. (Dishwasher)03 Trent A. (Maint.)05 Ruth C. (PAL)12 Eric C. (Dishwasher)14 Stan S. (Driver)15 Along M. (PAL)15 Travis V. (Chef)16 Josephine F. (PAL)20 Charmaine R. (Sales)22 Belma B. (Server)25 Kelli C. (Server)26 Allison K. (Server)29 Imelda A. (PAL)
Happy Birthday, Charmaine
M nth
Team Memberof the
Nazira
Congratulations tohard-working Nazira, one of ourneighborhood PALs.
Betty with her dog “Annie”
Annie is our pet of the month.She lives with her mom Betty onthe third floor.
March OutingsWed. 1st: Early Bird Catches the worm! Let’s go out for breakfast.
Coffee and danish anyone? Departing at 8:30 am. Destination tobe determined
Wed. 8th: Let’s enjoy this weather! Picnic outing at Chaparral Park.Catered Lunch will be served.
Wed. 15th: Desert Botanical Gardens for Lunch. For those who wouldlike to walk the gardens the choice is yours. Leaving at 11:00 am
Wed 22nd: Scenic drive to view our valley’s springtime flora. Leavingat 1:30
Wed. 29th: Shopping at Wal-Mart Leaving at 1:30
Pot of Gold Candy BowlWe are going to have a fun craft
in celebration of St. Patty’s day.Each resident will have somethingto take away. March 16th at 1:30pm in the Town Hall. Pleasejoin us.
Pot of Gold candy bowls
Ash WednesdayIn Christianity, the first day of
Lent—the period of fasting andrepentance leading up to Easter—is known as Ash Wednesday.Many Christians observe this holyday by receiving a mark of asheson their foreheads in the shape ofa cross. Traditionally, the ashes aremade by burning the palm frondsused in the previous year’s PalmSunday services. Since Biblicaltimes, the sprinkling of ashes overone’s body has been a sign ofrepentance, and thus AshWednesday reminds Christians oftheir own sin and mortality.Though the holiday seemssomber, it is seen by many as away to prepare for the joyousEaster holiday. We will observethis tradition on March 1st at10:00 during communion.
Welcome SpringThe first day of spring marks
the spring equinox, when the sunshines directly on the Earth’sequator, and the length of nightand day are nearly equal. This yearspring begins on March 20th. Wewill take a scenic drive to observethe season’s fresh blooms. March22nd, Wed. at 1:30 pm. If neededwe will arrange additional outingsto accommodate every resident.
Happy Birthday!Vera the guinea pig will be
turning 4 this month! After losingher sister in December, shequickly bonded with Lexus thecat. These two cute animalsbelong to our Activity ProgramCoordinator, Sarah Speratos.She’d like to invite you tocelebrate Vera’s 4th birthday.Guinea pigs love attention, love tobe held, and don’t mind be hand-fed fruits and veggies. So why nothave a party filled with love, hugsand treats. Join us March 21st,Tuesday, at 4:00 pm on theback patio.
Lexus and Vera (best friends)
Bernie M. may look a little uneasy,but don’t let this picture fool you.He and Bob B. really enjoyed ourlive reptile show.
Tiffany, our dining roomcoordinator, jumped right in duringour live reptile show. After a littleencouragement, even Ally(pictured in back) got the courageto hold a tarantula.
March 2017JK Josephine's Kitchen CL Center for LearningTH Town Hall LP London ParlorGR Great Room 3 3rd FloorB Bistro Mind Body Awareness
HP Hemingway Parlor A Must See!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
HappySpring!
Coming Next MonthPassoverEaster
Subject to ChangeOur calendar is subject tochange. All changes are postedon our daily activity sheets. Ifyou have any questions on thecalendar please see SarahSperatos (APC)
Happy Birthday Pauline Happy 70th Anniversary Kurt &Anneliese
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8:00 Breakfast Outing9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Kings in the Corner2:00 TH Painting with Ann4:00 TH Book Club Meeting6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda
28:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddy themini-poodle
10:00 TH Health and Fitness Hour1:30 TH Reminiscing with Laurie3:00 GR Happy Hour with the “Singing
mechanic” and Juvy our “PAL”dancing
6:00 TH Evening Movie
39:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Whole body fitness10:15 GR Music and trivia with Marina on
Piano1:30 TH Movies & Stars2:30 HP Kings in the Corner4:00 HP Where to next? Travelogues6:00 TH Evening Movie
Happy 99th Birthday Pauline 49:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga
10:30 HP Poker with Stan1:30 TH Bean Bags3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment
with DeAnna Mireau6:00 TH Evening Movie
58:30 Church Transportation8:45 CL Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise
10:30 TH Wii Bowling is Back!4:00 TH Bingo with Jamie4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie
69:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 B Hearing aid checks10:00 GR Word Unscramble10:00 CL Computer Class
1:30 CL Jewish Service with Hannah1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 TH Art Revolution painting class2:30 3 Bridge with Harry3:00 HP Poker6:00 TH Evening Movie
78:00 GR Dry Cleaning pick-up**8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 HP Daily Chronicle Review1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae3:00 LP Drum Circle4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie
89:30 TH Sit & Be Fit9:30 B Mobility Device repairs
10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda
98:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddy themini-poodle
1:30 TH Beading Jewelry Class withSharon
2:15 GR Employee Award Ceremony3:00 GR Happy Hour with Mj Moore on
guitar6:00 TH Evening Movie
109:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Whole body fitness1:30 TH Music Therapy with Sunjoo2:00 Snacks in the Bistro2:30 HP Kings in the Corner2:30 3 Billiards with your neighbor3:30 3 Checkers and Chess with friends6:00 TH Evening Movie
119:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga1:30 TH Horse Shoes2:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment
with Les Koel singing3:15 TH Bingo with Stan6:00 TH Evening Movie
128:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise
10:30 TH Wii Bowling is Back!4:00 TH Bingo with Jamie4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles6:00 TH Evening Movie
139:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble
1:30 HP Poker1:30 CL Bible Study2:30 3 Bridge with Harry4:00 GR MBA Club Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie
148:00 GR Dry Cleaning pick-up**8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:00 B Hearing Aid Checks1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie
159:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Catholic Communion10:00 HP Kings in the Corner1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:00 TH Painting with Ann6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda
168:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy & Buddythe mini-poodle
10:00 TH Scattergories1:30 TH St. Patty’s Day craft3:00 GR Happy Hour with T.A. Burrows
finally back after many requests6:00 TH Evening Movie
St. Patrick’s Day 177:00 Wear green today9:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Whole body fitness10:30 GR “Raised on Songs and
stories” with Paul Carroll2:30 HP Kings in the Corner6:00 TH Evening Movie
189:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga
11:00 - 1:00 “Thank you for fivewonderful years” Party
11:00 - 1:00 Adrienne plays the harp3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment with
Michael Kirlay on guitar andsinging
6:00 TH Evening Movie
198:30 Church Transportation8:45 B Jewish Prayer Service9:30 TH Sittercise
10:30 TH Wii Bowling is Back!4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 TH Bingo with Jamie6:00 TH Evening Movie
“Spring Begins” 209:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble
1:30 HP Poker1:30 CL Bible Study2:30 3 Bridge with Harry3:00 TH Humor Hour6:00 TH Evening Movie
218:00 GR Dry Cleaning pick-up**8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie
229:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 GR Jim Gray sing-along10:00 TH Catholic Communion
1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie1:30 Outing: Scenic drive to see
spring blooms6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda
238:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy &Buddy the mini-poodle
3:00 GR Happy Hour with Todd onaccordion
4:00 TH Large Crossword Puzzle6:00 TH Evening Movie
249:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Whole body fitness1:30 GR Sunjoo Music Therapy2:30 HP Kings in the Corner6:00 TH Evening Movie
259:00 Errands/ Transportation9:30 TH Yoga
10:15 GR Music and trivia with Marina onPiano
10:30 TH Christian prayer service withholy communion
3:00 GR Afternoon Entertainment withNancy Damone
6:00 TH Evening Movie
268:30 Church Transportation9:30 TH Sittercise
10:00 TH Current Events with Dave10:30 TH Wii Bowling is Back!
4:00 CL Jigsaw Puzzles4:00 TH Bingo with Jamie6:00 TH Evening Movie
279:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 CL Computer Class10:00 GR Word Unscramble1:30 HP Poker1:30 CL Bible Study1:30 GR Live entertainment by Dave
Swaim on piano2:30 3 Bridge with Harry4:00 GR Welcome Committee Meeting6:00 TH Evening Movie
288:00 GR Dry Cleaning pick-up**8:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Daily Chronicle Review1:30 3 Mahjong2:00 Marketplace open with Mae4:00 TH What Am I?6:00 TH Evening Movie
299:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 HP Kings in the Corner10:00 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Afternoon Matinee Movie2:00 TH Painting with Ann6:30 TH Bingo with Lovely Linda
308:30 Dr. Appointment Transportation9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 LP Pet Therapy with Cindy &Buddy the mini-poodle
10:15 TH Chef Chat1:30 TH Reminiscing with Laurie3:00 GR Happy Hour with Anna
Chepikova on piano6:00 TH Evening Movie
319:00 Marketplace open with Millie L.9:30 TH Sit & Be Fit
10:00 TH Whole body fitness12:00 JK Resident Monthly
Birthday Party2:30 HP Kings in the Corner6:00 TH Evening Movie
Save the
Date5 Years!
Belmont Village Scottsdalewill be celebrating its 5th year.We couldn’t do this without ourwonderful residents, familiesand staff. Thank you.
Please join us March 18th,Saturday, from 11:00-1:00 p.m.Chef Travis has planned afabulous menu you’re sure toenjoy. A harpist will perform forus during the festivities. Pleasecall us to RSVP. 480-945-3600
TRANSPORTATIONMonday
9:30 a.m. Neighborhood ScenicDrive
1–4 p.m. ErrandsTuesday
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments
WednesdayAssisted Living Outing Day
Check CalendarThursday
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Doctor’s Appointments
FridayCircle of Friends Outing Day
Check CalendarSaturday
9 a.m.–4 p.m. ErrandsSunday
8 a.m.–NoonChurch Transportation
Calendar Notes• Bible Study is now on Thursday at 1:30• Hannah’s Jewish Service is now the first Monday of each month
at 1:30• Sunjoo hosts her music therapy class every other Friday at 1:30• Ann is going to host a painting class on every other Wednesday
at 2:00• If you are in need of dry-cleaning services, Tide Dry Cleaners will
pick up your items on Tuesday and bring them back on Friday fora fee.
• March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day• March 20th Spring Begins!
From the Desk of EmilyDawson, DRCS, R.N.
Your Body and WaterEverybody knows the human
body needs water to survive. Butwhat does water do for you,exactly? The average adult’s bodyis about 60 percent water,two-thirds of it contained in cells.Water plays a crucial role in theformation of cells, which are oftencalled the building blocks of life.Simply speaking, without water,there is no human life. Most ofthe human body’s major systemsdepend on water to function.Water delivers oxygen andnutrients throughout the body,lubricates joints, flushes out wasteand toxins, and regulates thebody’s internal temperature. Thebrain, spinal cord and otherorgans are insulated with water,which acts as a shock absorberand helps prevent injury. Water
makes swallowing and digestionpossible and also metabolizesproteins and carbohydrates intoenergy. In fact, just a 5 percentdecrease in body fluids can causea 30 percent drop in a person’senergy level. So, instead ofdrinking coffee or othercaffeinated beverages, whichcontribute to dehydration, the keyto feeling more energetic may beto drink more water. Adults needbetween 2 and 3 liters of waterevery day, but some of this watercan come from food. Fresh fruitsand vegetables are especiallyhydrating.
“The mind is like an iceberg; itfloats with one-seventh of its bulkabove water.” Sigmund Freud
Emily’s dogs in her pool
News Janina PhinaoMemory Program
Coordinator
Bryan
Hello, I am Bryan M. Holmes. Icome from a family with a richTexan tradition and a great historyin law enforcement, nursing andthe military. I received all of myformal education in the state ofArizona. I earned an associates ofscience in computer programmingin 2003 from Anthem College, anassociate’s in criminal justice in2008 from Rio Salado College anda bachelors of science inpsychology from the University ofPhoenix. I have a passion to workand care for individuals dealingwith a variety of mental healthailments. I have gained a greatdeal of experience over the yearsworking with people from allwalks of life. These individualsbecame very special to me andwith a team of educated staff andresources needed to aid them intheir time of need, I was able tolearn a great deal about thesymptoms of Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s and other types ofdementia. I have assisted manyoutreach programs like Magellan,Little Colorado Behavioral Heath,Pine View Mental Health Clinicand Matagorda Episcopal Healthand Outreach Program. Iunderstand what it means to wantto feel normal and have thefreedom to live a comfortable lifewithout struggling with tasks. Ijoined the Belmont VillageAssisted Living team to embark onan educational and fun-filledadventure of learning.
Mary Alyce was pleasantly surprisedon her birthday
Beverly and Erin
Bob and Dolores are ready for afun outing!
Kathy, Mary Anne, Mia andJeanne were excited for the ride
Bob and Natalie enjoyed lunch out
Martha really enjoyed the outing
Village Scene
Kathy S. and Mae A. await theirmodel fitting
Sarah S. pictured with her mother,Susan
Elaine, Marilyn and Theresa lovedthe fashion show
Bluebonnet member Muriel P. Faythe and Mary Ellen weresupermodels for the day!
Stan the driver and Leigh R. on ourlunch outing
13850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Lic. AL8622C
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