Belmont Village at West University
2929 W. Holcombe Blvd. • Houston, TX 77025 • Phone 713-592-9200 • Fax 713-592-0274
May 2017
Staff
A Note From Rachelle
Directory
Rachelle Park
Senior Executive Director
(713) 592-9200 x102
[email protected]
Bruce Goodrich
Dir. of Resident Care Services
(713) 592-9200 x109
[email protected]
Community Relations
(713) 592-9200 x133
[email protected]
Carolyn DeWitt
Community Relations
(713) 592-9200 x107
[email protected]
Dave Butz
Director of Activities & Memory
Programs
(713) 592-9200 x111
[email protected]
Activity Programs Coordinator
(713) 592-9200 x104
Human Resources Generalist
(713) 592-9200 x103
David Godden
Building Engineer
(713) 592-9200 x105
[email protected]
Jason Tyroch
Chef Manager
(713) 592-9200 x106
[email protected]
Did You Know?
Did you know that May is a
month full of many bizarre
American Holidays? Some of these
days seem practical while others
are down right odd. What ties
many of these days together is that
many of them can be seen as
ridiculous.
On May 10th we are to
celebrate “Clean Up Your Room
Day.” I am guessing that a mother
created this day. What do you
think? Also on May 26th we are to
celebrate “Grey Day.” Seriously “Grey Day!” I am not quite sure
what we are supposed to do on
“Grey Day.”
I think one of the more
enjoyable days in May is the 17th,
which is “Pack Rat Day.” After
Spring Cleaning in April, we can
fill those closets and attics back up
on May 17th. I know the Irish
would be excited to know that
May 13th is “Leprechaun Day.”
And don’t forget to celebrate the
all-important “Lumpy Rug Day”
on May 3rd. Yes, the lumpy rug
gets a day all to itself. My favorite
day in May is the 11th because it
is “Eat What You Want Day!”
However, it is a little peculiar that
May 11th is also “Twilight Zone
Day.”
So as you can see May is
chockfull of interesting yet bizarre
days. These celebrations will keep
us busy all month. So don’t forget
“Frog Jumping Jubilee Day” on
May 19th or “My Bucket’s Got a
Hole in it Day” on May 30th, or
you will miss all of the fun.
Have a fun-filled and wacky
May!
Happy
Birthday
Resident Birthdays
05/12
05/18
05/21
05/22
05/25
05/25
05/28
Joyce Bunting
Mary Karalis
Cornelia Harvey
William McNair
Johnny Cash
Ira Lee Kelton
Sue Dean
Employee Birthdays
05/04
05/04
05/12
05/14
05/15
05/25
05/25
Ebony Fontenot
Lucinda Powell
David Matheny-Godden
Kevin Staves
Laure Kayumba
Vikeysha Murray
Adeyinka Ogunbadejo
Just Doing Her Job?
In addition to the demanding
duties of motherhood, our moms
worked second jobs as
homemakers, accountants,
teachers, scientists, writers, artists,
chefs and more. If an award were
to be given for Best Mother Ever,
millions of women would be
recognized because each mother
excels in her own way. However,
every last one would probably
decline the award, saying that she
was glad to do whatever she could
to give her children the world. The
team at our community would
like to thank our mothers for their
hard work and devotion. We hope
your Mother’s Day holds all the
happiness (and rest) that you
deserve!
5 Things About: The
Kentucky Derby
• The annual race takes place
the first Saturday in May in
Louisville, Ky.
• It’s called “the most exciting
two minutes in sports.”
• A total of 20 thoroughbreds
get a spot at Churchill
Downs’ starting gate.
• Horses race 1.25 miles
around the track to the finish
line.
• More than 400 roses are used
to create the blanket of roses
that is draped around the
winner.
Saturday, May 6
Churchill Downs, Louisville
Resident
Party
MAY
Friday, May 26
Hey, May Birthdays. Join us at
11:45 a.m. in Josephine’s Kitchen
for a special Monthly Birthday
Lunch! Please RSVP at the
Concierge desk.
1875: The first Kentucky Derby is
held, and the horse Aristides is the
winner. The Derby is now the
longest-running sporting event in
the U.S.
1910: Glacier National Park in
Montana is established.
1935: Thanks to newly installed
lights, Cincinnati’s Crosley Field hosts
the first MLB night game.
1945: Celebrations erupt after
President Harry S. Truman
announces the end of World War II
in Europe.
1997: In a six-game chess match in
New York City, IBM’s Deep Blue
supercomputer defeats world
champion player Garry Kasparov.
1959: Starring Ethel Merman, the
musical “Gypsy” opens on Broadway.
2003: The Treasury Department
unveils a redesigned $20 bill that
includes added colors to prevent
counterfeiting.
1968: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis
is dedicated.
1971: Soul singer-songwriter
Marvin Gaye releases the album
“What’s Going On.”
2005: Carrie Underwood wins the
televised singing competition
“American Idol,” launching the
country star’s career.
1986: Five million people across the
country join in “Hands Across
America” to raise money for the
nation’s hungry and homeless.
2011: After 25 years, the daytime
TV talk show “The Oprah Winfrey
Show” airs its final broadcast.
Our Trip to Haak
Vineyards
Rubbin’ the belly for good luck and
prosperity.
That’s a lot of wine in those barrels.
Out &
About
Memorable Melody:
‘Pomp and Circumstance’
For more than a century, school
graduates have walked into the
future to the tune of Edward
Elgar’s famous march “Pomp and
Circumstance.” The piece, which
has an air of both ceremony and
sentiment, was written in 1901 for
the coronation of England’s King
Edward VII. It first became
associated with graduations
beginning in 1905, when it was
played at Yale University’s
commencement ceremony, where
Elgar was awarded an honorary
degree.
May by the Numbers
Cheers!
We finished the day at Kelly’s
Country Kitchen with a delicious
lunch.
3:00. Time in the afternoon on
Memorial Day when the National
Moment of Remembrance is held
to honor fallen service members.
1862. Year the Mexican army
defeated the French at the Battle
of Puebla on May 5, which is
celebrated today as Cinco
de Mayo.
19.9 billion. Total dollar
amount spent by Americans each
year on Mother’s Day gifts,
according to the National Retail
Federation.
Lunch at Molina’s
Friday, May 5. Departing
Belmont at 10:30 a.m.
After-Lunch Treat: Marble Slab
Friday, May 12. Departing
Belmont at 1:00 p.m.
IMAX Theater: Wild Africa
Friday, May 19. Departing
Belmont at 10:15 a.m.
Lunch at Chili’s
Friday, May 26. Departing
Belmont at 10:30 a.m.
Cost of Lunch
The gang at Niko Niko’s.
Doctors’ Appointments Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
If you require transportation
to your appointment, please
schedule it with the driver 48
hours in advance.
We cover an 8-10 mile radius
for all appointments.
Appointments made on
outing days (Thursdays and
Fridays) are not guaranteed
transportation.
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May 2017
Sunday
Monday
9:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
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6:00 B
6:00 GR
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Silver Sneakers Aerobics 9:30
10:00
Got Balance?
10:00
Golden Years Theater
1:00
Brain Games with
1:30
Dave
2:00
Jigsaw Puzzle Night
6:30
Bible Stories
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9:30 TH Chair Yoga
10:00 GR This Week in History with
Concierge
1:00 CF Church Service
1:30 CT Poker
1:30 Scenic Drive
2:00 GR Hymn Sing
3:00 GR Trivia w/ Concierge
7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Mystery
Mother’s Day
Tuesday
Silver Sneakers Aerobics
New Resident Lunch
Got Balance?
Golden Years Theater with
Tom from
CurraConnector.com
3:00 GR Trivia w/ Concierge
6:00 B Jigsaw Puzzle Night
6:00 GR Bible Stories
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JK
TH
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9:30 TH Chair Yoga
10:00 GR This Week in History with
Concierge
1:00 CF Church Service
1:30 Scenic Drive
1:30 CT Poker
3:00 GR Trivia w/ Concierge
7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Mystery
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9:30 TH Chair Yoga
10:00 GR This Week in History with
Concierge
1:00 CF Church Service
1:30 Scenic Drive
1:30 CT Poker
3:00 GR Trivia w/ Concierge
7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Mystery
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Tai Chi
Marketplace Open
Bridge
Boggle
Body Fitness
Music with Chris Collins
Main Feature Movie Night
9:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:00
6:00
9:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
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6:00 GR
6:00 B
Tai Chi
Bridge
Marketplace Open
Boggle
Body Fitness
Presentation by Robert
Landau: “Stephen
Sondheim”
6:30 TH Main Feature Movie Night
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9:30 TH Tai Chi
Silver Sneakers Aerobics
Got Balance?
10:00 B Marketplace Open
10:00 B Bridge
Judaic Program
Golden Years Theater
1:00 CL Boggle
Jigsaw Puzzle Night
1:30 TH Body Fitness
Bible Stories
2:00 TH World Travels
6:30 TH Main Feature Movie Night
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9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
10:00 B Game: Rummikub
11:00 Riddle Me Wednesday
1:15 TH Belmont Chorus Practice
2:00 B Art for All with Lisa
3:15 TH Travel The World
Travelogue
7:00 TH Bible Study
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
1:00
1:30
3:00
6:30
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New Resident Orientation
Tai Chi
Marketplace Open
Bridge
Boggle
Body Fitness
Resident Council
Main Feature Movie Night
**Programs and outings are subject to change. Please check the daily postings for updates.
Special Program/Presenter
Friday
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9:30
9:45
10:00
11:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
7:00
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3F
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Dancercise
Paw-sitive Pets Visit
Jumbo Sequence
Computer Class
Body Fitness
Think Tank
Wine and Cheese Social
Game Night: Scrabble
9:30
1:00
2:00
4:30
7:00
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Saturday
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
7:00
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GR
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3F
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Silver Sneakers Aerobics
Marble Slab
Netflix Movie of the Week
Shabbat Service
History Channel Watch
and Learn
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Game Night: Monopoly
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9:30 TH Tai Chi
10:00 B Crochet Club with Leslie
1:15 TH Bingo
2:00 TH Todd Sullivan: NASA Volunteer
2:00 Shopping @ Dollar Store
2:00 GR Word Search Challenge Packet
2:30 CT Poker
6:00 GR Trivia Night with Sam
7:00 CL Game Night: Monopoly
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Silver Sneakers Aerobics
IMAX Theater: Wild
Africa
Netflix Movie of the Week
Shabbat Service
History Channel Watch
and Learn
9:30 TH Tai Chi
10:00 GR Piano Recital
1:15 CF Bingo
2:00 GR Word Search Challenge Packet
2:00 Shopping @ Walmart
2:30 CT Poker
6:00 GR Trivia Night with Sam
7:00 CL Game Night: Monopoly
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Dancercise
9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
Jumbo Sequence
10:30 O Lunch at Chili’s
Tai Chi with Rowen
11:45 JK Monthly Birthday Lunch
Computer Class
2:00 TH Netflix Movie of the Week
Body Fitness
4:30 TH Shabbat Service
Think Tank
7:00 TH History Channel Watch
Wine and Cheese Social
and Learn
Game Night: Scrabble
9:30 TH Tai Chi
9:45 GR Paw-sitive Pets Visit
1:15 TH Bingo
2:00 GR Word Search Challenge Packet
2:00 Shopping @ Whole Foods
2:00 Shopping @ Marshalls/Ross
2:30 CT Poker
6:00 GR Trivia Night with Sam
7:00 CL Game Night: Monopoly
9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
9:30 TH Dancercise
9:30 TH
10:00 B Game: Rummikub
10:00 B Mexican Train
10:15 O
11:00 Riddle Me Wednesday
10:00 GR Jumbo Sequence
1:30 GR Faithful Paws Pet Therapy 1:30 TH Body Fitness
2:00 TH
2:00 CL Health Education with
2:00 TH Think Tank
4:30 TH
Bruce
3:00 GR Wine and Cheese Social 7:00 TH
2:30 GR Laugh Out Loud Hour
7:00 3F Game Night: Scrabble
7:00 TH Bible Study
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Silver Sneakers Aerobics
9:30 TH Tai Chi
9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
Got Balance?
10:00 B Marketplace Open
10:00 B Game: Rummikub
Golden Years Theater
10:00 B Bridge
11:00 Riddle Me Wednesday
Brain Games with
1:00 CL Boggle
2:00 TH Sudoku
Dave
1:30 TH Body Fitness
7:00 TH Bible Study
Bible Stories
2:00 TH Giant Crosswords
Jigsaw Puzzle Night
6:30 TH Main Feature Movie Night
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9:30 TH Chair Yoga
9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
10:00 GR This Week in History with
1:30 TH Got Balance?
Concierge
2:00 GR Music with Faith G.
1:00 CF Church Service
3:00 B Bon Appétit!
1:30 Scenic Drive
3:30 B Chat w/ the Chef
1:30 CT Poker
6:00 B Jigsaw Puzzle Night
3:00 GR Trivia w/ Concierge
6:00 GR Bible Stories
7:00 TH PBS Masterpiece Mystery
Card Table 2nd Floor
Outing
Circle of Friends Room
3rd Floor by Room #387
MBA
5 Kentucky Derby
3
4 Cinco De Mayo
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9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics 9:30 TH Tai Chi
9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
9:30 TH Dancercise
1:15 TH Bingo
10:00 B Game: Rummikub
10:00 TH Tai Chi with Rowen
10:30 O Lunch at Molina’s
2:00 GR Arnie’s Classical Guitar Show
11:00 Riddle Me Wednesday
2:00 TH Netflix Movie of the Week 2:00 GR Word Search Challenge Packet
10:00 GR Jumbo Sequence
2:00 TH Belmont Pottery
1:30 TH Body Fitness
4:30 TH Shabbat Service
2:30 CT Poker
Studio
2:00 TH Think Tank
7:00 TH History Channel Watch
3:15 Shopping @ Target Different time due
to the performance**
7:00 TH Bible Study
3:00 GR Wine and Cheese Social
and Learn
6:00
GR Trivia Night with Sam
7:00 3F Game Night: Scrabble
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10:00
10:00
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1:30
2:00
Thursday
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Wednesday
Great Room
Josephine's Kitchen
Town Hall
Center for Learning-3rd Floor
Bistro
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9:30 TH Silver Sneakers Aerobics
10:00 B Game: Rummikub
11:00 Riddle Me Wednesday
1:15 TH Belmont Chorus Practice
2:00 CT Poker Club
2:00 TH Crafts Corner
3:00 TH Healthy Learning Series with
TIRR
7:00 TH Bible Study
Doctors’ Appointments
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
If you require transportation to your
appointment, please schedule it with
the driver 48 hours in advance.
Appointments made on outing
days (Thursdays and Fridays) are
not guaranteed transportation.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Spiritual
Rhonda Armstrong is one of our Belmont
housekeepers. She is always smiling, lending a
helping hand, and she just exudes positivity! In
addition to keeping her apartments and
common areas spotless, Rhonda is a team
player and has excellent customer service skills.
Her favorite part of working at Belmont is
enjoying the residents and her coworkers. When
not at work, Rhonda loves to watch movies,
especially those in the horror genre! Thank you,
Rhonda, for all that you do.
Corner
Church Service
Sundays, 1 p.m. COF Room
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. TH
Shabbat Service
Fridays, 4:30 p.m. TH
Monthly Hymn Sing
1st Sunday of the Month
2:00 p.m. Great Room
Church Transportation
Sign up with the Concierge.
Communion is available upon
request.
Resident
Circle of
Friends&
Neighborhood
Sandi Bhatia- President
Marie Gerety- Vice President
The meeting is held on the last
Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m.
Next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 30.
Mother, May I?
Mind your manners and
remember please and thank you
during National Etiquette Week,
annually the second week in
May. Hold the door for a
stranger or let someone else go
in front of you in line. A bit of
common courtesy goes a
long way.
creations!
The Cypress Winds Quartet visits our
Neighborhood!
Derrek and residents getting busy
with some paper plate exercise
moves!
April’s theme for the Circle of
Friends was “Our Fragile Planet.”
We learned about conservation,
population issues, and little things
we can each do to help protect our
planet. We also reinstated our
mandala watercolor painting
class, led by a family member.
Stop by our room and see our new
We had a very special musical
event in the Neighborhood: the
Cypress Wind Quartet played an
hour of gorgeous music from
various genres for us. This is a
group composed of four different
types of clarinet instruments who
specialize in bringing their talents
to seniors in the area. Not only
was the music beautiful, but we
learned about the instruments
themselves and some background
on the selected songs!
Life
Enrichment
Golden Years Theater
Every Monday
Arnie’s Classical Guitar Show
Saturday, May 6
Belmont Pottery
Wednesday, May 3
Lunch at Molina’s
Friday, May 5
Robert Landau Presentation:
Artie Shaw
Tuesday, May 9
Art for All with Lisa
Wednesday, May 10
NASA Speaker: Todd Sullivan
Saturday, May 13
IMAX Theater: Wild Africa
Friday, May 19
Piano Recital
Saturday, May 20
Lunch at Chili’s
Friday, May 26
May Entertainment
May 2
May 4
May 6
May 11
May 16
May 25
May 29
Chris Collins
Theresa Behenna
Arnie’s Guitar Show
Leah Stonum
Wally Newman
Jack T. Carr
Faith Gugenheim
Health
Vitamin B Fails in
Clinical Trial
Therapeutic hopes for vitamin
B revolved around its ability to
reduce levels of the amino acid
homocysteine, which is often
found in higher amounts in the
blood of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
patients. Scientists had theorized
that reducing homocysteine levels
may prevent the cognitive decline
associated with AD.
Researchers tested this theory in
a recent study involving 409
participants. Individuals who
received high doses of vitamins B6
and B12, as well as folic acid, did
no better on cognitive tests than
participants who received a
placebo. In fact, participants who
received the B regimen suffered
greater incidences of depression
than their placebo-receiving
counterparts.
Despite the disappointing trial
results, researchers haven’t
abandoned therapeutic hopes for
vitamin B. Study authors noted
that while vitamin B offered no
protection against cognitive
decline, the vitamin hasn’t yet
been tested to determine whether,
if administered earlier in life to
reduce homocysteine levels, it can
help delay the onset of AD
symptoms.
Poetry
Corner
with Carolyn Moss
“The Daffodils” by
William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales
and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils,
beside the lake, beneath
the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in
the breeze.
Continuous as the stars
that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending
line
Along the margin of a bay;
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly
dance.
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure
fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Photo of the daffodils by Carolyn
Moss.
The Belmont Scene
Golden Years Theater Group
Thank you, ClannKellly dance
school, for a wonderful St. Patrick’s
Day performance.
Joe and Renvia with Gano and
Zorro.
Laughter Hour was full of chuckles
and groans.
2929 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
SENIOR LIVING
WEST UNIVERSITY
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www.belmontvillage.com
Roberta and Mary enjoying lunch at
Niko Niko’s.
Can you guess the dip flavor?