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THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE OF WESTWOOD
DECEMBER 2017
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Here it is—the end of the year.
’Tis the season to be merry andkind and celebrate family,friends and health. We kick offthe season of celebrations withour annual holiday celebrationon Dec. 3rd. We will get theparty started at 3:00 p.m. with alittle “Jingle and Mingle.” Wehope you will feel encouraged toinvite your friends and family tojoin us for an afternoon ofentertainment and deliciousfood.
The parties don’t stop there!We will be celebrating Hanukkahon December 12th with aklezmer band, lighting of themenorah, service, and Hanukkahdinner. We will continue to lightthe menorah each night. OnDecember 21st the residentcouncil board will distribute giftcards to all employees as aspecial end-of-the-year “thankyou.” We continue the monthwith Christmas Eveentertainment followed by aspecial dinner. On ChristmasDay, we will have a communionservice, Christmas lunch andentertainment. We will saygoodbye to 2017 with a NewYear’s Eve party featuring a surfand turf dinner followed bygames and entertainment andending with a champagne toast!
We look forward tocelebrating the season togetherwith you. Wishing you peace,good health and happiness thisholiday season! ~James
This past month BV held aBright Ideas contest for all
employees. This contest askedfor employees to provide theirideas in order to improve the
company in any way. Wereceived more than 200entries, and I’m proud toannounce that Belmont
Village, Westwood, has two(2) semi-finalists!
Great Job to Tonia, LVN, andMaria, Enrichment Leader.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Contact Number 310-475-7501
Westwood Management TeamJames Arp
Executive Directorjarp@belmontvillage.com
Zara KhatchatrianDirector of Nursing
zkhatcha@belmontvillage.comSusan Berger
Sales and Marketing Directorsberger@belmontvillage.com
Stephanie ZeverinoCommunity Relations
sjenkins@belmontvillage.comKrystal Ocampo
Human Resources Generalistkocampo@belmontvillage.com
Alicia ThomasonActivity Programs Coordinatorathomaso@belmontvillage.com
Chris SchroederMemory Programs Coordinator
cschroeder@belmontvillage.comJean Yves Etesse
Chef Managerjetesse@belmontvillage.com
Greg CrosbyDining Room Manager
gcrosby@belmontvillage.comSummer Rosario
Dining Room Managersrosario@belmontvillage.com
Jeff KroeplinBuilding Engineer
jkroeplin@belmontvillage.com
RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS6 Betsey Harvey14 Paul Kester14 Jack Miller14 Harold Mills14 Dora Rosenberg15 Anne Mills20 Ruth Meyrowitz25 Bernard Hamermesh30 Ruth Glosser30 Betty Hostrup
EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS1 Stephanie Zeverino1 Doreen Suluvale2 Chris Miller3 Patti Field3 Ella Mae Villamater4 El Mira Jones4 Brittany Carlisle6 Sherylee Lino9 Nadie Pitts10 Paul Parra12 Bun Oeng15 Sheila Magtubo16 Shanea Aitchison16 Muhamad Affandi20 Taylor Sims20 Jim Casimir22 Christian Guerra23 Mark Gochingco26 Markie Samler27 Mark Iheanachor28 Sharon Person31 Harris Garcia
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CHRIS SILVAChris has been a driver for
Belmont Village for a year and ahalf. He has received manycompliments from residents,family members and co-workers.He is a very diligent driver, andresidents appreciate his operamusic choices while in the car.We appreciate Chris and hisoutstanding attitude as well ashis attention to safety.
Aboveand
ALVA GUEVARAAlva is a Neighborhood PAL
who has worked at Belmont formany years. She is always up tothe task of helping her fellowteam members. She jumps inwithout needing to be asked,has great safety awareness, andalways keeps her smile. Greatjob, Alva, on going the extramile!
Don’t miss our BIG holiday celebration! Fun and festive food alongwith music by Vested Interest Jazz. Family and friends are welcome.It’s an afternoon you won’t want to miss! Sunday, December 3rd,from 3-5.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
DRCS HEALTH HINTSBY ZARAKHATCHATRIANIT’S THAT TIME OFTHE YEAR AGAIN!
The holidays are here, andunfortunately 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 virus, thentouches 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 3-4days after becoming ill. Signs
and 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, includingstaying away from people whoare sick, frequent hand washing,and covering coughs andsneezes. Take theserecommended steps to have ahappy and healthy holidayseason!
SAFETY STAR AIDALINESES
Aida is our SAFETY STAR ofthe month! She was nominatedby her co-worker fordemonstrating a true dedicationto safety in the workplace aswell as pitching in for otherteam members! Congratulations,Aida!
OUT AND
ABOUT
TRANSPORTATIONSCHEDULE
• Sunday: Scenic drive,Shopping
• Monday: Doctors’appointments, local trips
• Tuesday: Doctors’appointments, outing
• Wednesday: Doctors’appointments, outing
• Thursday: Doctors’appointments, local trips
• Friday: Local trips• Saturday: Scenic Drive,
ShoppingPlease sign up for activity
outings, schedule your doctorappointments, and make othertransportation arrangements at theConcierge Desk.
RESIDENTCOMMITTEES
• Chef’s Chat—Meets on thelast Tuesday of the month inJosephine’s Kitchen at 2 pm.
• Resident Council—Meets onthe second Tuesday of themonth in the Screening Roomat 1:30 pm.
• Welcome Committee—Hostsa Welcome Tea and firstFriday afternoon gatheringeach month for new residents.
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December 2017LB Lobby GR Great Room Special EventCR Club Room JK Josephine's Kitchen NEWBP Bistro Patio PP Pool PatioTH Town Hall CL Center for LearningSR Screening Room MBA
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
110:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?
1:00 CL Spanish Class1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 TH Chair Yoga with Valerie3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 BP New Resident Social7:00 SR At the Movies7:30 TH Shabbat with Rabbi Jerry Cutler
210:00 TH Sit ’n’ Be Fit11:00 SR TED Talks
1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening2:00 CL Technology Assistance3:30 GR Holiday Performance with
Music’s Breath7:00 SR At the Movies
39:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping
10:00 TH Sit & Be Fit11:00 PP Gardening1:00 SR Trivia3:00 GR Resident Holiday Party7:00 SR At the Movies
49:30 BP Monday Morning Coffee Klatch
10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness
1:30 TH Glass Art1:30 SR History of the Rose Parade with John
Sandbrook3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do? with Margot5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR Musical Mondays
59:00 Gym Orientation
10:00 TH Tai Chi with Arin11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion2:00 BP Chef’s Chat3:00 GR Paint ’n’ Sip Art Class7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s
Support Group
610:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History11:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Hauser & Wirth
Gallery with lunch at Manuela1:30 SR Afternoon Movie2:00 CL Tech Assistance3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:00 GR Lanier School of Temple Sinai
Performance7:00 SR At the Movies
710:00 TH Sit ’n’ Be Fit10:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Smart Phone Device Basics
1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction1:30 SR Dr. Jazz Presentation2:00 JK Bereavement Support Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Maximo
Marcuzo7:00 SR At the Movies
810:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?
1:00 CL Spanish Class1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 TH Chair Yoga with Valerie3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies
910:00 TH Move ’n’ Groove with
Melinda11:00 SR TED Talks
1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 GR Art with Dela1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies
109:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping
10:00 TH Sit & Be Fit11:00 PP Gardening12:30 GR Trivia1:30 GR Westwood Presbyterian Caroling2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Marvin
Robinson7:00 SR At the Movies
119:30 BP Monday Morning Coffee Klatch
10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 TH Clay with Kristen3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do? with
Margot5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR Musical Mondays
129:30 CR Hearing Aid Cleaning Service
by Sharp Hearing10:00 TH Tai Chi with Arin11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Resident Council Meeting3:00 GR Hanukkah Party7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support
Group7:00 SR At the Movies
1310:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History1:30 SR Afternoon Movie1:30 TH Glass Art2:00 CL Tech Assistance3:30 SR Current Events with Margot4:30 GR Menorah Lighting5:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Dinner and
Holiday Light Viewing7:00 SR At the Movies
1410:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Smart Phone Device Basics
1:00 TH Drum Circle with Brad1:30 SR Jewish Wisdom Discussion with
Marc Firestone2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Mark Rosen4:30 GR Menorah Lighting7:00 SR At the Movies
1510:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?
1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary1:00 CL Spanish Class2:00 TH Chair Yoga with Valerie3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 GR Shabbat4:30 GR Menorah Lighting7:00 SR At the Movies
1610:00 TH Sit ’n’ Be Fit11:00 SR TED Talks1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 GR Art in Boxes with Betty1:30 SR Opera Club Screening2:30 CL Technology Assistance4:00 GR Santa Monica Oceaniers
Barbershop Quartet4:30 GR Menorah Lighting7:00 SR At the Movies
179:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping
10:00 SR Sit & Be Fit11:00 PP Gardening11:00 CL Jewish Discussion Brunch with Rabbi
Jason1:00 GR Trivia2:00 BP Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Standing Room
Only!4:30 GR Menorah Lighting7:00 SR At the Movies
189:30 BP Monday Morning Coffee Klatch
10:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness1:30 TH Glass Art2:00 SR Physics and You with Dr.
Hamermesh3:00 TH Monday Meditation4:00 SR What’s a Citizen to do? with Margot4:30 GR Menorah Lighting5:00 BP Monday Night Football7:00 SR Musical Mondays
1910:00 TH Tai Chi with Arin11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion1:30 SR Adventures with Doug3:00 SR Documentary Series4:00 CL Book Club4:30 GR Menorah Lighting7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s Support
Group
2010:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History1:00 LB Wednesday Outing: Bellini
Exhibit at the GettyMuseum
1:30 SR Afternoon Movie2:00 CL Tech Assistance3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies
2110:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 GR Westwood United Preschool
Sing-a-long11:00 SR Smart Phone Device Basics
1:00 GR Art Technique Instruction2:00 JK Bereavement Support Group2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with Sloan2:30 GR Resident Council Employee gift card
distribution3:30 GR Violin Recital with Caroline Coade7:00 SR At the Movies
2210:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?
1:00 CL Spanish Class1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 TH Chair Yoga with Valerie3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies
2310:00 TH Move ’n’ Groove with
Melinda11:00 SR TED Talks
1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies
2410:00 TH Sit & Be Fit
1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo3:30 GR Happy Hour with Mark Cole7:00 SR At the Movies
319:00 LB Ralph’s/Target Shopping
10:00 TH Sit & Be Fit1:00 GR Trivia2:30 TH Bingo6:30 GR New Year’s Eve Party with Games and Tom Horvath
Christmas 2510:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL Mental Fitness11:00 SR Communion Service with
Father Paul1:30 GR Christmas Entertainment with
Steve Oliver & Company3:00 TH Monday Meditation7:00 SR Musical Mondays
2610:00 TH Tai Chi with Arin11:00 CL Think Tank Discussion
1:30 GR Rubber Block Printing3:00 SR Documentary Series7:00 SR At the Movies7:00 CL Families of Alzheimer’s
Support Group
2710:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 SR This Day in History1:00 LB Wednesday Outing:
Landmark Theatre1:30 SR Afternoon Movie2:00 CL Tech Assistance3:30 SR Current Events with Margot7:00 SR At the Movies
2810:00 TH Balance and Mobility11:00 SR Smart Phone Device
Basics1:30 SR Documentary2:30 TH Chair Dance Workout with
Sloan3:30 GR Happy Hour with Ed
Goldfarb7:00 SR At the Movies
2910:00 TH Boot Camp11:00 CL What’s the Verdict?
1:00 CL Spanish Class1:00 SR Afternoon Documentary2:00 TH Chair Yoga with Valerie3:00 CL Jeopardy4:00 CL Shabbat7:00 SR At the Movies
3010:00 TH Sit ’n’ Be Fit11:00 SR TED Talks
1:00 LB Trader Joe’s/CVS/Rite Aid1:30 SR Opera Club Screening3:30 CL Technology Assistance7:00 SR At the Movies
RESIDENTSERVICES
Maintenance ServicesPlease see the receptionist orconcierge for a work order.
Concierge ServicesFor assistance with local reservations
and transportation, please see theconcierge.
SalonLocated on the 2nd floor.
We are a full-service salon and lookforward to servicing all of your
needs. (310) 234-3039
MarketplaceToiletries, snacks, etc., for purchase.
Please see the receptionist.
Dry CleaningPlease see the receptionist to arrange
for pickup and delivery from anoutside vendor.
PodiatristAvailable monthly. Please see the
concierge to arrange anappointment.
SeamstressAvailable monthly. Please see the
concierge for this month’s schedule.
PT/OT/Speech TherapyAvailable in the CFLE (gym) on thefirst floor. Please see a RehabCare
therapist for an appointment.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS OUTINGSTuesday, December 5th: Head to the California Science Center to
see NASA’s creation of “Hurricane.” Departs at 1:00pm
Monday, December 11th: Enjoy an evening meal at Skylight Gardensand see the holiday lights around the neighborhood. Departs at
4:00pm.
Friday, December 22nd: Get the Cuba experience with “Cuba Is” atthe Annenberg Space for Photography. Departs at 1:30pm.
Tuesday, December 26th: Don’t miss out on some tasty concessionsat the movies. Departs, TBA.
NewsNeighborhood
We had a great time creatingdifferent art pieces with UCLAstudents that represented eachresident and their uniqueness.We had an amazing timepainting a picture of ourselvesand a turkey to get into theholiday spirit.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
The Circle has a lot ofDecember events to help us getinto the holiday spirit. We arelooking forward to bakingchallah bread with kids andfamilies from Temple Isaiah anda fantastic dinner outing to seeall the holiday lights.
We cannot wait for ourannual holiday shindig to“Mingle and Jingle.” Make sureto mark your calendars for thisfestive time that will includedrinks and delicious holidayfavorites that cannot be missed.
CELEBRATINGHANUKKAHDECEMBER 12TH-DECEMBER 20TH
We will celebrate the Festivalof Lights each evening with aresident-led prayer & candlelighting at 4:30 in the GreatRoom. Join us for our HanukkahParty on Tuesday, December12th, beginning at 3 p.m.featuring music by KlezmerJuice with service to follow. Theevening will end with atraditional Hanukkah dinner inJosephine’s Kitchen. Everyonewelcome!
INVITE A FRIEND TOLUNCH!
Feel free to invite a friend tolunch on the first Wednesday ofevery month! Reservations arerequired. Sign up at theconcierge desk.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!Join us for Christmas at
Belmont Village. Enjoyentertainment and a ChristmasEve dinner. On Christmas Daywe will have a communionservice followed by a Christmaslunch and entertainment bySteve Oliver & company,featuring traditional sing-a-longChristmas carols.
NEW YEAR’S EVEPARTY!
Ring in the New Year with us!Enjoy a surf and turf dinnerfollowed by a fun evening filledwith games in the Bistro and liveentertainment by Tom Horvath,“The Young Man of Broadway.”We will end the evening with anEast Coast ball drop andchampagne toast!
SpotlightResident
PAUL KESTERPaul Kester was born in
Wiesbaden, Germany on December14th, 1925. Paul lived in Germanyfor his early childhood and escapedto Sweden in 1939. There, heattended Swedish school inStockholm and was an office clerk inthe Jewish Community. Paul livedin Sweden for ten years then movedto Los Angeles’ La Brea district andhas been in LA ever since.
Paul met his wife, Susanne, inSweden, and they were married for68 years. They have one son namedDaniel, who was born in 1954. Paulattended night school at UCLAExtension and became anaccountant and CPA. He joined asmall firm of three people in 1954,and when he retired, the firm hadover 1,500 people. Paul lovesreading and classical music and alsospeaks at the Holocaust Museum.He enjoyed skiing until he was 80.His favorite place to ski was ParkCity in Switzerland.
VILLAGE SCENE
Skirball Cultural Center AnotherPromised Land Exhibit
New Resident Reception Annenberg Space for Photography“Cuba Is” exhibit
Honoring Belmont Village Veterans Resident Birthday Party! Chef’s Chat Root Beer Tasting
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