Belmont Village of San Jose
500 S. Winchester Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95128 • Phone 408-984-4767 • Fax 408-984-0767
February 2017
Meet Our Team
Keith’s Corner
Keith Payne
Executive Director
[email protected]
Gilda Deocares
Director Resident Care Services
[email protected]
Peggy Bulger
Community Relations
[email protected]
Kimia Watson
Community Relations
[email protected]
Nancy Vaughan
Human Resources
[email protected]
Jon Simons
Building Engineer
[email protected]
Allyson Fujii
Activity Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Jessica Sanders
Memory Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Hello Again!
February 2017 is here, and I
just know it will be a fabulous
month for us all as we start
moving through the 2017 new
year and looking forward to the
warmer months of spring just a
few months away.
Thursday, February 2nd, is
Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day
is a traditional holiday celebrated
on February 2. According to
folklore, if it is cloudy when a
groundhog emerges from its
burrow on this day, then the
spring season will arrive early; if it
is sunny, the groundhog will
supposedly see its shadow and
retreat back into its den, and
winter weather will persist for six
more weeks.
Tuesday, February 14th, is
Valentine’s Day. The original
“St. Valentine” was just a liturgical
celebration of one of the Christian
saints named Valentinus. By the
15th century, it had evolved into
an occasion in which lovers
expressed their love for each other
by presenting flowers, offering
confectionery, and sending
greeting cards
Monday, February 20th, is
Presidents Day. Presidents Day in
the United States is celebrated on
the third Monday of February. It
was originally designed to
Belmont admin team: Peggy,
Gilda, Jessica, Keith, Nancy, Jon,
Allyson, & Kimia
celebrate the birthday of George
Washington, the first president of
the country, but is now viewed as
a day to celebrate all United States
Presidents.
February is the shortest month
of the year, and as a result of the
shorter number of days, February
has some unique attributes. In
common years, February can pass
without a single full moon. The
next time this will happen will be
in 2018. Once every six years,
February is the only month that
has four, full seven-day weeks.
February starts on the same day of
the week as March and November
in common years, and on the
same day of the week as August
on leap years. February also ends
on the same day of the week as
October every year. In leap years,
it is the only month that begins
and ends on the same weekday.
As always, thank you for your
continued support of Belmont
Village San Jose and our staff, as
we truly appreciate the
opportunity to serve you and your
loved one.
Sincerely, Keith Payne
Let’s Celebrate all of the
February Birthdays on
Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at
11:30 AM
Resident Birthdays
Feb 1
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 5
Feb 9
Feb 9
Feb 21
Roy Takaki
Lorraine Giovacchini
Michael Mauldin
Lois Robinette
Virginia Bradley
Larry Tindall
Lester Shoff
Support Group
Super Bowl Party
If you have a loved one in our
Memory Programs, you are
invited to attend a Support
Group. These groups provide a
safe place for family members
and friends of dementia
residents to share feelings,
concerns and information.
Wednesday, February 15th
5:30pm-7:00pm
Town Hall - 6th Floor
The Super Bowl will be on
Sunday, February 5th, starting
at 3:30 PM. We will televise it
on the 6th floor and have food
& drinks to cheer on the teams!
Welcome Wagon
Shirley, Marge C, Elsie, Larry, Karen,
Nicole, George, Char & Hal
celebrated their birthdays in
December!
All new residents are invited to
an orientation & luncheon
Thursday, February 2nd,
at 11:00 am
Josephine’s Kitchen
Welcome to Belmont Village:
Maida Chang
Raymond Cirimele
Don Cavender
Howard Summers
Yoko Wallach
Valentine’s Day
“All that we love deeply becomes a
part of us.” ~ Helen Keller
Join us as we celebrate a day of
love and friendship!
Tuesday, February 14th
11:00 AM-Lunch
3:00 PM-Brad Bryant Performs
Josephine’s Kitchen
Mardi Gras
Let the Good Times Roll!
We will celebrate this centuriesold tradition with indulgences
and fun!
Tuesday, February 28th
11:00 AM-Lunch
Entertainment to Follow
Employee Birthdays
Feb 1
Feb 1
Feb 7
Feb 8
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 24
Feb 26
Mark Ladignon
Carina Benzon
Kristine Carrerow
Supin Fields
Arlene Saabedra
Chastedy Miranda
Jessica Suarez
Susan Ho
Gregory Schwab
Maria Bilan
Michelle Perez
Nathaniel Fregoso
Jerry Gabriel
Sin Pen
February Employee of the Month
This month we would like recognize one of
our hardworking PALs, John Munoz! John has
been a caregiver with Belmont for over two
years and many residents instantly connected
with his kind spirit and attention to detail.
In his free time, John enjoys skim boarding
at the beach, playing basketball, hanging out
with friends, and preparing delicious meals. He
is a dedicated Golden State Warriors fan! One
day he aspires to travel the world!
Congratulations to John,
Congratulations on this well-deserved
our Employee of the
Month for February 2017! recognition! Keep up the good work!
February Activities
Dinner at Applebee’s
Join us for a night out with a
scrumptious dinner at Applebee’s!
Wednesday, February 1st
4:00 PM Departure
Please sign up with the concierge
Hiller Aviation Museum
The Hiller Aviation Museum is an
aircraft history museum located at
the San Carlos Airport in San
Carlos, California. The museum
was founded by Stanley Hiller in
June 1998. It specializes in
Northern California aircraft
history and helicopter history.
Wednesday, February 8th
1:00 PM Departure
Seniors: $11.00
Please sign up with the concierge
Lunch at Opa! Authentic
Greek Cuisine
From the earliest times, the Greeks
have always celebrated life to its
fullest! Let’s partake in traditional
homemade Greek food!
Wednesday, February 15th
11:00 AM Departure
Please sign up with the concierge
Movie Theatre Outing
Let’s go out to the movies for
some buttery popcorn and a great
film! We will choose a movie
closer to the outing date
Wednesday, February 22nd
Time: TBD
Please sign up with the concierge
Save the Dates
Chair Massages
Silicon Valley Body Renewal is
back by popular demand! Chair
massages will now be available
every other month!
Please sign up with the concierge
to reserve a 15-minute spot
Friday, February 3rd
9:15-10:45 AM
Cost: $15
Men’s Luncheon
Attention, all men of Belmont in
the MBA program! Please join us
for an exclusive luncheon just for
you! This will be the first of our
monthly gatherings for men only!
Thursday, February 9th
11:00 AM
Bistro-7th Floor
See Allyson for details
Crafting Fun!
Get crafty with Allyson as we
make some Valentine’s Daythemed cards and crafts!
Card Making
Wednesday, February 1st
Bistro-7th Floor @ 2:00 PM
Fleece Heart Pillow
Monday, February 13th
Bistro-7th Floor @ 3:00 PM
The Joy of Telling
Your Story
Join storyteller Danni Burton and
write about wit and wisdom in a
fun and exciting story writing
class! Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
at 1:00 PM on the 7th Floor
Bistro
Beauty Shop
Tuesday: 9 am–12 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–2 pm
Friday: 9 am–2 pm
Full-Service Salon
including cuts (for men and
women), color, shampoo, set,
permanents and manicures.
Stop by or call to make an
appointment:
(408) 557-6725
Doctor Appointment
Transportation
Please schedule your doctor’s
appointment with the nurses at the
Wellness Center and inform them
if you would like to utilize the
Belmont transportation or provide
your own. Transportation is on a
first-come, first-served basis
Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
As a courtesy, please schedule
appointments at least 24 hours
in advance
Fitness Center Hours
The gym is open
Monday-Friday
9:00 am–4:00 pm
RehabCare: 408-241-3064
Complimentary
Valet Parking
Please feel free to utilize our
complimentary valet parking!
Don’t hassle with finding a
parking spot and spend more
time with your loved one!
Valet Hours:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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February 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9:30 B
10:00 B
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2:30
4:00
6:00
6:15
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9:30
10:00
1:30
2:00
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9:30
10:00
10:00
1:00
1:30
3:00
6:00
6:15
Church Outing
Exercise Video
Scenic Drive
Card Games with the
Glamour Girls
2:00 B Ceramics Class
3:30 TH Super Bowl Party
6:00 GR Bingo
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Let’s Get Fit
Seated Exercises
Shopping: CVS & Banks
Fitness Fun
Current Events w/Warren
Activity Chat
Poker Night
Movie Night
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9:30 B Let’s Get Fit
9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 B Seated Exercises
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne
10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks
11:00 JK Valentine’s Day Luncheon
1:00 B Ceramics Class
1:15 B Bingo
1:00 G Fitness Fun
2:30 B Healthful Bites
2:00 B Current Events w/ Warren
3:00 B Flower Arranging
3:00 B Crafting Fun
3:00
JK Brad Bryant Performs
6:00 GR Poker Night
6:00 GR Card Games
6:15 TH Movie Night
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9:30 B Let’s Get Fit
9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
10:00 B Seated Exercises
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne
10:00 O Shopping: CVS & Banks
1:15 B Bingo
1:00 G Fitness Fun
2:30
B Healthful Bites
1:30 B Current Events w/ Warren
3:00 B Flower Arranging
3:00 B MBA Happy Hour
6:00 GR Card Games
6:00 GR Poker Night
6:15 TH Movie Night
6:00
6:15
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Church Outing
Exercise Video
Scenic Drive
Movie Matinee
Bingo
Church Outing
Exercise Video
Scenic Drive
Ceramics Class
Bingo
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10:00
1:30
2:00
6:00
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Church Outing
Exercise Video
Scenic Drive
Movie Matinee
Bingo
9:30
10:00
10:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
6:00
6:15
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Let’s Get Fit
9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
Seated Exercises
10:00 JK Sing-Along with Dianne
Shopping: CVS & Banks
11:00 JK Mardi Gras Luncheon
Ceramics Class
1:15 B Bingo
Fitness Fun
2:30 B Healthful Bites
Current Events w/ Warren
3:00 B Flower Arranging
Poker Night
6:00 GR Card Games
Movie Night
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
1:30
2:30
3:00
Let’s Get Fit!
Shopping: Walgreens
& Banks
Brain Games with Allyson
Hiller Aviation Museum
Outing
Fitness Fun
Blackjack
Movie Night
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10:00
10:00
11:00
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6:00
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Bistro-7th Floor
Exercise
Outing
MBA
Saturday
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Chair Massages (9:15-10:45a) 10:00 B Exercise Video
Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 O Shopping: Target
Catholic Mass
1:00 B The Joy of Telling Your
Bingo
Story with Danni Burton
Fitness Fun
1:30 O Scenic Drive
Mike Osborn Performs
3:00 JK Deborah Choe on the Piano
Scenic Drive
6:00 GR Card Games
Card Games
Movie Night
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9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:15 B Greg Lighthouse Submarine
Presentation
1:15 B Bingo
1:30 G Fitness Fun
3:00 JK Gregory Taylor Performs
3:00 O Scenic Drive
6:00 GR Card Games
6:15 TH Movie Night
Belmont Boot Camp
Wellness Walk
Catholic Services
Men’s Luncheon
Book Club Meeting
Fitness Fun
Wine & Cheese with
Kimberlye Gold
6:00 GR Card Games
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9:30
Belmont Boot Camp
10:00
Sing-Along with Dianne
Bingo
10:00
Healthful Bites
1:00
Flower Arranging
Card Games
2:30
Friday
1 Groundhog Day
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Let’s Get Fit!
9:15
9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
Brain Games with Allyson
10:00 B New Resident Orientation 9:30
Shopping: Walgreens
10:30
10:00 O Wellness Walk
& Banks
1:15
11:00 JK New Resident Lunch
Crafting Fun
1:30
1:30 B Book Club Meeting
Fitness Fun
3:00
2:30 G Fitness Fun
Applebee’s Dinner Outing
3:00
3:00 JK Teagan Moore Performs
Blackjack
6:00
6:00 GR Card Games
Movie Night
6:15
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9:30
10:00
1:15
2:30
3:00
6:00
Thursday
Outing
Josephine's Kitchen-1st Floor
Town Hall-6th Floor
Great Room-1st Floor
Gym-4th Floor
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10:00
1:30
3:00
6:00
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Shopping: Kohl’s
Exercise Video
Scenic Drive
Mark Watson Performs
Card Games
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Let’s Get Fit!
9:30 B Belmont Boot Camp
9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Exercise Video
Brain Games with Allyson
10:00 O Wellness Walk
10:00 B Card Games/Board Games 10:00 O Shopping: Marshalls
Shopping: Walgreens & Banks
10:30 B Catholic Services
1:00 B The Joy of Telling Your
1:15 B Bingo
Opa! Greek Cuisine Lunch
1:30 B Book Club Meeting
1:30 G Fitness Fun
Story with Danni
Outing
2:30
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Fitness
Fun
3:00
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Paulette
ReNee
Performs
Burton
Fitness Fun
3:00 JK Wine & Cheese with Eddie 3:00 O Scenic Drive
1:30 O Scenic Drive
Ken Sosa Performs
Blackjack
Williams
6:00 GR Card Games
3:00 GR Furry Friends Visit
Movie Night
6:00 GR Card Games
6:15 TH Movie Night
6:00 GR Card Games
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9:30 B Let’s Get Fit!
10:00 B Brain Games with Allyson
10:00 O Shopping: Walgreens
& Banks
1:00 O Movie Theatre Outing
2:30 G Fitness Fun
6:00 GR Blackjack
6:15 TH Movie Night
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10:00
10:30
11:30
1:30
2:30
3:00
Belmont Boot Camp
Wellness Walk
Catholic Services
Birthday Luncheon
Book Club Meeting
Fitness Fun
Wine & Cheese with Young
at Heart
6:00 GR Card Games
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Let’s Get Fit!
Resident Meeting
Bingo
Fitness Fun
Scenic Drive
Card Games
Movie Night
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1:30
3:00
6:00
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Exercise Video
Shopping: Walmart
Scenic Drive
Jess Bautista Performs
Card Games
The Birds and the Bees
of Dementia
In the February edition of the
newsletter, I want to continue
sharing information about
behaviors in the older
population with cognitive
impairment. We will discuss the
behaviors of affection and
sexuality. Affection and
sexuality can be seen as feelings
and emotions that may surface
from within a resident and can
be expressed inappropriately in
sexual behaviors. A resident may
also have feelings and be drawn
to another resident or staff and
express their feelings
inappropriately.
Staff members are expected to
be proactive and involve the rest
of the team to develop strategies.
Some affection, such as holding
hands and hugging, is normal,
but the other residents must be
protected from unwanted sexual
contact or abuse. Family
members, such as husband and
wife relationships, may also go
through changes with the loss of
sexual intimacy or desire. This
noticeable change my be caused
by medication, hormonal
imbalance, agitation or the
inability to recognize their
partner. It is expected that staff
members are to remain calm,
reassure, redirect and be
proactive if a pattern is observed
to prevent an escalation from
anxiety to agitation.
Special Presentation by Greg!
Greg Lighthouse will
share his knowledge
about submarines and
how they work!
Greg Lighthouse vividly remembers his time
spent in the Navy Reserve, Submarine Division
and serving in the Merchant Marines. It was his
first time at sea on a submarine and he enjoyed
every moment.
He wants to share his experiences during his
time at sea and teach us a thing or two about
submarines. Let’s join this Bay Area local for a
great presentation on Friday, February 10th, at
10:15 AM in the Bistro (7th Floor).
(Continued) The PALs should
look for a physical or
environmental cause or pattern,
get to know the resident, reassure
the resident, leave and come back
later, or try another PAL and
discuss strategy with team
members. We provide our staff
with a monthly dementia training
to provide them with the tools to
be prepared and know how to
respond to the situation and use
methods of redirection. We make
sure our pals are aware to not
overreact or express shock because
we do not want to cause a sense of
embarrassment or shame from the
resident. Avoid becoming angry or
argumentative and be sensitive
and reassuring.
This is a confusing time for
both resident and family member,
but the Belmont Village staff is
here to assist. If you have any
questions, please contact me at
[email protected].
Circle of Friends Outings
• February 6th: CineArts
Movie Theater: “A Dog’s
Purpose” (Boarding and
Departure Time TBA)
• February 13th: Lunch: Olive
Garden (Boarding Time at
10:30AM and Departure Time
at 11:00AM)
• February 19th: Cirque du
Soleil Luzia (Boarding Time at
12:00PM and Departure Time:
12:30 PM)
• February 27th: Color Me
Mine (Boarding Time at:
12:30PM and Departure Time
at 1:00PM)
Neighborhood Outings
• Saturdays: Weekend scenic
drive for Neighborhood 1
(1st Floor Residents) at 2:30p
• Sundays: Weekend scenic
drive for Neighborhood 2
(2nd Floor Residents)
at 2:30p
Holiday Highlights
December 16, 2016
Gwen, Claudia, Mary, & Barbara
Peggy & the Hauschildts
Judy, Milt, Bernie, Lois, & Robbie
Marian & her family
Marian D. & Michael
Joe, Alberta, & Edith
Maxine, John, & Ira
Ted, Therese, & Betty
Lynn, Marge G, Nancy, Marge C,
Marita, & Shirley B
The Guilhamets
American Heart Month
It’s time to amend that “apple
a day” aphorism. Tomatoes and
cranberries keep the doctor away
too. New research shows that
incorporating these 3 red, round
fruits into your daily diet can
reduce your risk of heart disease
by as much as 40%. A hearthealthy diet is always the first
step in treating high cholesterol
or high blood. Fortunately, these
antioxidant-rich fruits are as
tasty as they are healthy.
TOMATOES A new study by
Tufts University in Boston
showed that eating
lycopene-rich foods such as
tomatoes more than 5x a week
over an 11-year period reduced
coronary disease risk by 26%.
APPLES An apple a day can
reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) by
as much as 40%, according to a
new small Ohio State University
study. Be sure to munch on the
fruit, rather than drink juice; the
peels house the most
antioxidants.
CRANBERRIES Drinking 3
cups of cranberry juice daily can
raise HDL (good) cholesterol
levels by 10% and reduce heart
disease by 40%, a study at the
University of Scranton in
Pennsylvania showed. Plus, this
juice decreased diet-caused
atherosclerosis (clogging of the
arteries) by preventing plaque
from forming. GO,GO,RED!
By: Gilda Deocares, LVN
Belmont Village Scene
Howard & his wife, Marcia, spent
New Year’s Eve together at Belmont.
Lynn, Nutt, Nancy, Jessica & Marge
ringing in the New Year!
Shirley, Orville, Charlotte, Judy &
Vince wishing for a great 2017!
Janet & Barbara enjoyed the New
Year’s Eve festivities.
Virginia, Helen & Doris said goodbye
to 2016 and hello to 2017!
Angela, Lorraine, Lester & Maria had
fun at the last party of the year!
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