2200 Golf Road • Glenview, IL 60025 • Phone 847-657-7100 • Fax 847-657-7171

Belmont Village of Glenview

November 2014

Our TeamPhone #(847) 657-7100

Fax #(847) 657-7171Michele Helffrich

Exe. Director-Ext. 102mhelffri@belmontvillage.com

Ernie BelencionDir. of Res. Care Srvs.-Ext. 109ebelenci@belmontvillage.com

Urbano AponteChef Manager-Ext. 106

uaponte@belmontvillage.comAmelia Roeber

HR Coord.-Ext. 103Kim Ellinger

Community Relations-Ext. 107Marley Amaya

Community Relations-Ext. 108Jenene Paterno

Community Relations-Ext. 108jpaterno@belmontvillage.com

Aleksandra StaszalekMemory Prog. Coord.-Ext. 112astaszal@belmontvillage.com

Caily HobanActivity Program Coord.-

Ext. 104choban@belmontvillage.com

Richard T. TonsulBuilding Engineer-Ext. 105

Happy ThanksgivingThanksgiving is, for so many, a

holiday of family traditions thatevokes feelings of comfort. Manypeople that I know have the sametraditions each year, and I hopethe day brings back wonderfuland comforting memories for allof you.

For the past several years, myfamily has not travelled, and wehave begun to establish a bit of aregular tradition of celebratingwith friends who also havefamilies a long distance away. Ilove that this is now becomingour new tradition.

This year, however, we havedecided to celebrate Thanksgivingand my mother’s 80th birthday. Ifyou knew my mother, you wouldunderstand the challengesinvolved with this plan. Severalyears ago, my brother and Iattempted to throw my parents aparty for their 50th anniversary.My mother was so adamant aboutnot having a party—“It is toomuch trouble...too muchexpense...too much for friends totravel...”—on and on to the pointthat we ended up cancellingthe party.

Based on that experience, wedecided upon a better strategy forthis celebration, and we haveplanned and set the party beforeinforming my mother (a surprise

party is not an option). When shedid find out, her reaction was notgood, as anticipated. My youngernieces just couldn’t understandwhy Oma was upset about havinga birthday party! We have heldfirm and refused to cancel theparty, and amazingly enough, mymother is actually starting to getexcited about the party!

I am so thankful to still haveboth of my parents, and I guessthat I am telling this story toexpress that thanks. My time withthem is limited due to distance,and I value the time we are able tohave together. Spending time withthose we love and care about iswhat holidays are about; despitethe challenges, we need tocelebrate when we have theopportunity. I see thecommitment to family here everyday, and it is absolutely one of thethings I love most about this job.

Please join us for ourtraditional Thanksgiving brunch.We do ask that you make areservation, as this is the busiestmeal of the year for us.

Finally, as I do every year, Iwould like to express my heartfeltgratitude to our Belmont Villagefamily: our wonderful residents,families, and our amazing staffwho perform countless acts ofkindness every day. For all of you,I am thankful.

NOVEMBERBIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIESResident Birthdays

3 Emma Schultz3 Annette Tivy5 Anna Kushch6 Barb Leiden6 Tom Welsh8 Lynn Kane12 Helen Stieg14 Terry Schlag15 Viola Allen18 Judy Falasz20 Norm Motin29 Yvonne Theobald

Employee Birthdays2 Alicia L., PAL3 Noel C., Nurse3 Glory H., PAL Trainer6 Antonio D., Dishwasher10 Jenene P., Community Rel.11 Rex V., PAL17 Florencio A., PAL20 Ismael R., Cook30 Bianca V., PAL

Employee Anniversaries12 Years Glory H., PAL Trainer10 Years Jolanta G., PAL9 Years Hector E., Cook7 Years Gladys D.,

Activity Assistant7 Years Isamel R., Cook

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Once a month a HorticulturalTherapist comes from the ChicagoBotanic Garden to lead a botanicalactivity. Each month is themedperfectly, and October was nodifferent. Our project was “MumPumpkins” and we created themfrom start to finish. We scoopedout the gooey insides, filled withpotting soil and chose the bestlooking mums to go inside! Eachresident got to bring them back todecorate their rooms.

Our Neighborhood

Every weekend the residents ofthe Neighborhood take a longlovely scenic drive around thearea. We visit the lake, take intours of nearby neighborhoodsand enjoy the view. It is especiallylovely this time of year to see thecolors changing outside.

Employee of the MonthCarol Livery

Concierge, September 2014Carol has been a Concierge with Belmont

Village since January of 2009. Carol is alwayskind and warm to everyone who comes in thebuilding, and she is never without a smile.Carol goes above and beyond the call of duty.She has participated in our Walk to EndAlzheimer’s year after year and promotesBelmont to no end. She is a joy to work withand is celebrated by all.

Belmont BoutiqueDec. 7

You may have heard rumblingsand rumors around the buildingof a Belmont Boutique... Worry nomore! What you are hearing istrue! Come December you will beable to buy all of your holidaygifts right at Belmont Village!

Since January of this year,residents, staff, family and friendshave been creating wonderfulitems to be sold in a HolidayBoutique. We will have jewelry,knitwear, home goods, holidayitems and even a pet-friendlysection. Many hours have beenput into the creation of the items,and we are so excited to finally leteveryone know.

While we are still hard at workon many projects for theboutique, we are more than happyto accept donations as well. Allexpert knitters and crochetersneeded!

The Holiday Boutique will beheld on Sunday, Dec. 7, open toall residents, families, friends. TheBoutique will be open for aprofessional event on Dec. 9, andfollowing that date it will be openuntil we run out of inventory!

Proceeds from the HolidayBoutique will go to theAlzheimer’s Association.

Any additional questions orcomments, contact Caily Hobanat choban@belmontvillage.comor (847) 657-7100

Belmont Bake SaleWe are floating the idea of a

Bake Sale in conjunction with theBelmont Holiday Boutique. Whatcomplements a knit scarf betterthan some gingersnap cookies andhot chocolate?

The boutique is such a largeundertaking that the Bake Salewould only be successful with allof your help. We know it is a busytime of year for everyone, andextra baking is the last thing weneed to do, but any donationswould be welcome!

If you would be interested indonating one of your finestculinary creations, please let usknow. Contact Caily Hoban atchoban@belmontvillage.com or(847) 657-7100. Please let usknow what you would liketo donate.

Donations will be needed onSaturday, Dec. 6, and ready to sell.Again, proceeds from theBoutique and Bake Sale will begoing to the Alzheimer’sAssociation.

November Outings1 Shop Walgreens3 Shop Walgreens5 Skokie Theatre, Charles

Troy Presents: “The King & I”7 Movie Outing-TBD8 Shop Walgreens9 Shop Mariano’s12 Lunch Outing15 Shop Walgreens17 Shop Walgreens21 Chicago History Museum

1968 Exhibit22 Shop Walgreens24 Shop Mariano’s26 Lunch Outing28 Movie Outing-TBD29 Shop Walgreens

For our shopping trips, we beginboarding the bus at 10:30 a.m.

Scenic drives are on Saturday forthe Neighborhood and Sunday

for Circle of Friends and ALresidents.

Please refer to your dailyannouncements for the exact

times of each outing.Sign up with the concierge

in advance.

November Entertainers& Presenters

5 Edizon Dayao11 Cyndee Shaffer

“WACs & WWII”12 John Boda17 Clarence Goodman18 Bill Helmuth Travels19 George Minkov26 A Capella Fellas

WEEKLY &BI-WEEKLY

EVENTSMONDAYPotteryGlee ClubTUESDAYIn The NewsWEDNESDAYWine and CheeseParkinson’s ClassTHURSDAYDancerciseBook ClubFRIDAYTai ChiArt ClassSATURDAYChair Exercise* MBA Club Program

CALENDAR KEYTH Town HallGR Great RoomB BistroCFL Ctr for LearningO OutingL LibraryP ParlorJK Josephine’s

Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Daylight Saving Time Ends 2

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH*Move Clocks Back 1 Hour

39:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:00 Blackjack-P*1:00 Pottery-TH*2:30 MBA Club Meeting-CFL7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

Election Day 4

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P*1:30 Craft Club-CFL*3:15 Music History-L7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

9

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

109:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Mariano’s-O1:00 Blackjack-P*1:30 Veterans DayCenterpieces-CFL*3:00 Glee Club-GR7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

Veterans Day 11

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P*2:30 Cyndee Shaffer “WACs& WWII”-TH*3:30 Botanic Garden“Simmering Spices”-B7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

16

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 Day at the Opera “LaFanciulla Del West”-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

179:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Walgreens-O1:00 Blackjack-P*1:00 Pottery-TH2:30 Clarence GoodmanPerforms-GR7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

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9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P*1:00 Dancing With Louie-TH*2;00 Bill Helmuth Travels-TH3:15 Ladies Cocktails-L7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

23/30

9:45 Family Bible Hour-L1:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH2:00 Scenic Drive -CO*3:30 Manager’s Choice -GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn -TH

249:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Balance Class-TH*10:45 MeditationMoment-GR10:45 Shop Mariano’s-O1:00 Blackjack-P*1:30 Craft Club-CFL*3:00 Glee Club-GR7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

25

9:45 Sit & Be Fit-TH*10:20 “In the News”-L1:00 Poker-P*1:00 Therapy in Service-TH*2:00 Resident Council-TH*3:15 ThanksgivingCenterpieces-CFL7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

November 2014Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

*Computer classes areavailable by appointment. Stopin the Center for Learning andsee Caily for more informationand availability.

All Designated MBA

Activities Are Underlined

in the Calendar

1

10:00 Body for Life-TH10:00 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

5

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Boot Camp-TH12:45 Creation of “The King& I”-O*1:00 Parkinsons Exercise-TH2:30 Wine and Cheese WithEdizon Dayao-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

6

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-P*2:00 Dancercise-TH*3:15 History of Religion-L7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

7

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:30 Art Class-TH1:00 Poker-TH1:00 Ceramic Painting-B1:00 Movie Outing-O2:30 Men’s Club-L*4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

8

10:00 Chair Exercise-TH10:00 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

12

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Boot Camp-TH11:00 Lunch Outing-O*1:00 Parkinsons Exercise-TH*1:30 Crossword Club-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithJohn Boda-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

139:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-P*2:00 Dancercise-TH*3:15 Art Appreciation-GR6:30 St. Isaac’s Service-L7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

14

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:30 Tai Chi-TH1:00 Poker-P*2:00 Bon Appetit-B*3:15 Pre-Opera Discussion-L*4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

15

10:00 Body for Life-TH10:00 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

19

9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Boot Camp-TH*1:00 Parkinsons Exercise-TH*1:30 Brain Boost-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithGeorge Minkov-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

20

*10:15 Total Core & Body-TH*10:45 Book ClubDiscussion-L1:00 Poker-P*2:00 Chat With the Chef-B*3:15 Dancercise-TH6:30 St. Isaac’s Service-L7:00 PAL Bingo-TH

219:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:30 Art Class-TH1:00 Poker-TH1:00 Ceramic Painting-B*1:00 "1968" Chicago HistoryMuseum-O*2:00 Drumming Circle-TH*4:00 Shabbat-L7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

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10:00 Chair Exercise-TH10:00 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-TH2:30 “Golden Girls” Viewing-TH*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

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9:45 Sit and Be Fit-TH*10:15 Boot Camp-TH11:00 Lunch Outing-O*1:00 Parkinsons Exercise-TH*1:30 Trivia-GR2:30 Wine and Cheese WithJohn Boda-GR7:00 Movie and Popcorn-TH

Thanksgiving 27

*10:00 Chair Exercise-TH11:00-1 Thanksgiving Lunch-JK1:00 Poker-P*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 PAL Bingo-TH*Sign Up in Advance forThanksgiving Lunch. CallConcierge at (847) 657-7100

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10:00 Chair Exercise-TH12:00 Resident BirthdayLunch-JK1:00 Movie Outing-O1:00 Poker-P*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

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10:00 Chair Exercise-TH10:00 Shop Walgreens-O1:30 Bingo-CFL*3:30 Manager’s Choice-GR7:00 Movie & Popcorn-TH

SpiritualCorner

Family Bible HourSundays at 9:45 a.m.

in the LibraryPrayer and Communion

with St. Isaac JoguesThursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m.

in the library (CommunionService) and Thursday, Nov. 20,

(Prayer and Communion).Shabbat Service

Fridays at 4 p.m. in the librarywith Paula Drues; families

welcome.Rabbi J. Discussion Group

Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. in the library.Communion Weekly after

Wine and CheeseTransportation to religiousservices is available on the

weekends or by request duringthe week.

Resident

You have a voice; let it be heard!All residents are encouraged to

attend the Belmont VillageResident Council Meeting,which is held on the last

Tuesday of this month in theTown Hall. Bring any

comments, questions orconcerns. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at

2 p.m.

Parkinson’s ExerciseClass

We’re Sharing the Health with aFREE, ongoing Exercise Class:

Class meets at 1 p.m.Every Wednesday

Belmont Village Assisted Living2200 Golf Rd.

Glenview, IL 60025Recent research has shown that

exercise can have a positive effecton Parkinson’s disease. Learn

more about the overall benefits ofphysical activity as you participate

in Belmont Village’scomplimentary Parkinson’s

Exercise Class.

Welc meNew Residents

If you see a new face,Don’t be shy,

Wave your handand give a big hi!

Please welcome our newestBelmont Village residents:

Ruth EdelsonHelen FrankelJane IngramLottie KlocStan Kloc

Alexandra PageEdith Schneider

Invite them to sit with you at ameal, join you for an activity or

just sit down and chat!

Chicago History MuseumThe 1968 Exhibit is filled with

the sights and sounds of thismedia-saturated year, includingcontributions from news anchorTom Brokaw, legendary folk-popsinger José Feliciano, andastronaut James Lovell. Explorestories told by Vietnam vets,self-proclaimed hippies,conservative voters, and everydayAmericans. Reminisce overfashion, music, food, andhousehold items.

Chicago’s critical role in theconflicts of 1968 grew prominentduring the month of August. Asdelegates converged on the city forthe Democratic NationalConvention, so too did activistswith a diverse range of interests.Tensions were high on theconvention floor and in the streetsand culminated in violent clashesbetween police anddemonstrators. On Aug. 28,chants of “The whole world iswatching” accompanied aparticularly bloody encounter thatmany came to view as signifying aserious rift in the democraticprocess. The stories of theconfusion and anxiety in the most

heated moments form the core ofthis section of the exhibition.

We will visit the exhibit onFriday, Nov. 21. We will leaveBelmont Village at 1 p.m. andarrive before dinnertime. Pleasesign up with concierge. If youneed assistance, you may have tohire a private PAL or bring along aguest to help. Spaces are limited.The outing will be charged to yourroom and costs $12.

Charles Troy Presents:the Creation of“The King & I”Wednesday, Nov. 5

1:30 p.m. $15Skokie Theatre

Sign Up at Concierge, Ticketsare charged to your room

Bus will board at 12:30 p.m. anddepart at 12:45 p.m.

The last of Rodgers &Hammerstein’s four great musicalplays of the ’40s and early ’50swas written as a vehicle for itsfemale star and ended up as astar-making vehicle for itsunknown opposite lead. Thecumulative effect of the fourlandmark shows in eight years sodrained Rodgers & Hammersteinthat they never attemptedanything as serious or ambitiousagain. We’ll see how “The Kingand I” came to be in thismultimedia presentationillustrated by photos, graphics andfilm clips, and hear many of itsbeloved songs.

Day at the OperaGiacomo Puccini

“La Fanciulla del West”An opera in three acts

Libretto by: Guelfo Civinini &Carlo Zangarini, based on theplay The Girl of the Golden West

by David BelascoSunday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m.

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra& Chorus

Minnie: Deborah VoigtJack Rance: Lucio GalloDick Johnson: Marcello

GiordaniNick: Tony StevensonAshby: Keith Miller

Sonora: Dwayne CroftTrin: Hugo Vera

Sid: Robert MaherBello: Richard Bernstein

Joe: Michael ForestHarry: Adam Laurence

Herskowitz

St. Isaac SundayServices

Starting Nov. 30 Mass atSt. Isaac Jogues will begin at10 a.m. We will leave BelmontVillage by 9:30 a.m. and boardprior to that. Please sign up atthe desk if you are going onchurch outings. Thank you.

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