Belmont Village at Sabre Springs
13075 Evening Creek Dr. S. • San Diego, CA 92128 • Phone 858-486-5020 • Fax 858-486-3540
October 2011
Our Team immediately on after the outage.
Rey’s Corner
Reynato Garcia, N.H.A. The generator supplies our two
Executive Director elevators, various lights, residents’
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7102 bathrooms and a few more nifty
rgarcia@belmontvillage.com things.
Beth Romeo, R.N. As one resident had perfectly
Dir. of Res. Care Services commented, “I’m glad to know
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7153 the Captain did not abandon the
bromeo@belmontvillage.com ship.” Rest assured I did stay with
Greetings, the residents and staff all the way
Sandie Dewane
September was a memorable past the time the lights came
Community Relations
month in regard to the power back on.
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7106
outage that happened on I do apologize, however, that
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Thursday, Sept. 8. I am sure many we were not able to contact family
Erik Erwin
in San Diego have their own story members that their loved ones
Community Relations
for this, whether it was cookouts were safe and comfortable. Our
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7103
in the lawn or asking for a phone system is on a separate
eerwin@belmontvillage.com
flashlight. At Belmont, we too electrical grid and unfortunately
Miguel Rodriguez
have our fun story. that system went down like so
Chef Manager
First and foremost, I wanted to many other phone systems in San
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7108
thank all the residents for their Diego. However, with our cell
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understanding and consideration phones, we were able to make
belmontvillage.com
during the power outage. I also emergency calls as needed.
Adam McRoy
wanted to thank my management This month families and
Activity Programs Coord.
team and staff for making sure residents will be receiving
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7104
that residents were safe and Belmont’s Annual Satisfaction
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comfortable. Luckily, we were able Surveys to evaluate our services,
Kendra Stringer
to serve dinner to all residents and programs, staff and management.
Memory Programs Coord.
even some staff. Our staff, If we are nothing but excellent,
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7155
including myself, pitched in to please let me know prior to
kstringer@belmontvillage.com
make over 100 sandwiches, which marking the survey so we can
Jacklynne Reaves
some residents thought were far strive to improve. For those who
Human Resources Coord.
better than Subway! feel that everything is running
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7105
Family, friends and residents, smoothly, we request that you still
jreaves@belmontvillage.com
please rest assured that in a crisis fill out the survey and mark
Todd Stier
such as that we were and are fully excellent, as it has a very positive
Building Engineer
prepared in terms of food supply, effect. We greatly appreciate it.
(858) 486-5020 ext. 7109
flashlights, batteries and ice. Plus, Sincerely,
tstier@belmontvillage.com
Belmont’s generator had kicked Reynato Garcia
News From the DRCS: physical activity: Being physically
October Birthdays active can help you maintain a
Breast Cancer
Residents healthy weight, which helps
Breast cancer is a disease in
03 Heinz Zaguli prevent breast cancer. For most
which malignant (cancer) cells
05 Maxine Garnier healthy adults, the Department of
form in the tissues of the breast. It
05 Marjorie Leeson Health and Human Services
differs by individual, age group
10 Aiko Huey recommends at least 150 minutes
and even the kinds of cells within
12 Marion Hamm a week of moderate aerobic
the tumors themselves. Hearing
13 Fran Severns activity (think brisk walking or
the words “breast cancer” doesn’t
22 Mary Carroll swimming) or 75 minutes of
always mean an end. It can be the
vigorous aerobic activity (such as
Employees beginning of learning how to fight
running), in addition to strength
03 Jose C. and finding hope.
training exercises at least twice
08 Vanessa P. Belmont Village takes pride to
a week.
09 Jill S. ensure residents have optimum
Discontinue hormone therapy:
12 Marites A. level of health. Prevention is
Long-term combination hormone
16 Denise E. key!!! Prevention begins with
therapy increases the risk of breast
17 Adalberto G. various factors you can control.
cancer. If you’re taking hormone
19 Mary Flora For example: Limit alcohol: The
therapy for menopausal
22 Perfetua P. more alcohol you drink, the
symptoms, ask your doctor about
22 Hannah J. greater your risk of developing
other options. Avoid exposure to
23 Chris V. breast cancer. If you choose to
environmental pollution: Some
24 Adam M. drink alcohol, limit yourself to no
research suggests a link between
25 Norma M. more than one drink a day.
breast cancer and exposure to
Control your weight: Being
elements found in vehicle exhaust
Employee Anniversaries overweight or obese increases the
and air pollution.
13 Mary L. (3 yrs.) risk of breast cancer. Get plenty of
15 Andres C. (8 yrs.)
15 Diane F. (5 yrs.)
20 Marie Lou F. (2 yrs.) August EOM: David Rivera
30 Judith L. (9 yrs.) Congratulations to David Rivera, server in
30 Rufina T. (4 yrs.) the kitchen, for receiving Employee of the
Month. Although born in Orange County, he
David is a top-notch grew up in Poway. His favorite times as a kid
server in our wonderful was playing paintball with friends in their
kitchen. Some residents garages. His hobbies include drawing, jogging,
have even had the
playing guitar and fishing.
honor of hearing his
talent on the piano. After two years here, David feels he is getting
good experience to develop patience and
communication. His favorite thing at Belmont
is getting along and joking with the residents.
Navy. Again, he retired in 1991
Resident of Transportation
from his civilian job.
the Month George spent his time golfing, Mon. 9:30 a.m. NBH Outing
although he said he was never any 1 p.m. AL/IL Drive
good. But he enjoyed getting out Tues. 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
on the course with friends. Doctors’ Appointments
As far as Belmont, besides Wed. AL/IL Large Outing
mental activities, George enjoys Thur. 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
exercising at Boot Camp every Doctors’ Appointments
morning. When he has free time, Noon COF Outing
Say hello to George Wiemer, he likes watching baseball, Fri. 9:30 a.m. AL/IL
October’s Resident of the Month. football, Jeopardy and Wheel of Treasure Hunt
George came to Belmont in March Fortune. Thank you for your 1 p.m. Walk Outing
2009, and he now involves military service and 1:30 p.m. Errands
himself in many activities. He congratulations, George, on being Sat. 9:30 a.m. NBH Outing
loves any kind of activities in Resident of the Month. 12:30 p.m. AL/IL
which he is challenged mentally. Scenic Drive
Yet, he also loves to relax with a Activities to Consider 2:30 p.m. Errands
glass of wine and listen to the Balance class is back this Sun. 8:15 a.m. Church Runs
music at Happy Hour or chat with month every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. AL/IL
those at Men’s Wine Club. 2:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Scenic Drive
Born and raised in Buffalo, Discover how to improve your
balance and prevent falls with
October Errand
New York, George went from
kindergarten to 12th grade at the simple balance exercises. Also, you Schedule
same school, Ebenezer High will learn what muscles to Oct. 1 Carmel Mountain
School. His graduating class had strengthen to help reduce falls. Oct. 7 Carmel Mountain
only 17 students. After graduation These exercises teach your brain Oct. 8 Poway
in 1943, he joined the Navy at age how to quickly activate the right Oct. 14 Poway
17. Upon completion of gunners muscles at the right time and keep Oct. 15 Rancho Bernardo
school, George headed to the you upright and balanced. Oct. 21 Rancho Bernardo
South Pacific as a tail gunner on If you want to try something Oct. 22 Carmel Mountain
B-24s. He remained in the Navy different, come up to the third Oct. 28 Carmel Mountain
20 years and retired in 1964, as a floor Club Room Tuesdays, Oct. 4 Oct. 29 Poway
Senior Chief Petty Officer. and 18 at 3 p.m. for Board
George married in 1953 to Games. We have every game from
Thursday Happy
Dottie and they have two tic-tac-toe to Risk to Dominoes, so Hours
children, a son and a daughter. He if you’re looking for excitement, Oct. 6 Bill and Ginger
is blessed with eight grand- grab a couple of your friends and Oct. 13 Smilin’ Jack
children and three great- join us. Lately the favorite game Oct. 20 Fyne Tones
grandchildren. After the Navy, he has been Mexican Train Oct. 27 Sandy Devito Trio
went to work as a civilian for the Dominoes.
Sunday Monday Tuesday
Calendar Key
GR/1Fl Great Room
Please note the calendar is
JK Josephine Kitchen always subject to changes.
B/1Fl Bistro Changes will be noted on the
D/2Fl Den Daily Activity Sheet printed and
TH/3Fl Town Hall posted each day.
All Designated MBA
CFLE Center For Life Activities Are Underlined
2Fl Enhancement in the Calendar
CFL/2 Learning Center “Peanuts” Debuts (1950) 2 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 3 9:30 Hearing Clinic (TH) 4
JKP Josephine’s Patio 10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex 9:30 TheraBand-ercise
CR/3 Club Room 8:15 Church Runs 10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:00 Boot Camp:
10:30 Reminisce (1FL) 1:00 Mystery Ride Ad. TheraBand-ercise
Movie 12:30 Scenic Drive 1:15 Vitas Presentation (TH) 10:40 American History (TH)
2:00 Vincent on Piano (GR) “Health Care Directives” 1:15 Communion (TH)
Committee 3:00 Church Service (D) 2:30 Welcome Committee 2:00 Wii Bowling (TH)
3:15 Trivia (GR) Meeting (CR/3) 2:00 Board Games (CR/3)
Catherine Thomson
7:00 Sunday Movie (TH) 3:30 Dancercise (TH) 3:15 Large Crossword (GR)
7:00 Bingo (TH) 7:00 Tues. Night Movie (TH)
Library
Leif Erikson Day 9 Columbus Day 10 National Face Fears Day 11
Committee
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 9:30 TheraBand-ercise (CFLE)
Pat Scanlon, 8:15 Church Runs
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex 10:00 Boot Camp:
10:30 Brain Storm (1FL)
Chairperson 10:30 Marketplace Open (1FL) Ad. TheraBand-ercise
12:30 Fall Classical Concert:
TBD 10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:30 Jeff on the Singers (TH)
“Coastal Communities Band”
1:00 Mystery Ride 1:00 Movie Matinee Outing
2:00 Rose on the Piano (GR)
1:15 World News/Politics (TH) 1:15 Communion (TH)
3:00 Church Service (D)
2:30 Resident Meeting (TH) 2:00 Wii Bowling (TH)
3:15 Trivia (GR)
3:30 Dancercise (TH) 3:15 American History (TH)
Residents’ 7:00 Sunday Movie (TH)
7:00 Bingo (TH) 7:00 Tues. Night Movie (TH)
Advisory Board World Food Day 16 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 17 9:30 TheraBand-ercise 18
Erma Amatore 10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex 10:00 Boot Camp:
8:15 Church Runs 10:30 Marketplace Open (1FL) Ad. TheraBand-ercise
Barbara Foley
10:30 Reminisce (1FL) 10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:40 American History (TH)
Jane Van Benthuysen 12:30 Scenic Drive 1:00 Mystery Ride 1:15 Communion (TH)
John Getgood 2:00 Vincent on Piano (GR) 1:15 World News/Politics (TH) 2:00 Food for Thought (B)
Margaret Harold 3:00 Church Service (D) 2:15 Photography (TH) 2:00 Wii Bowling (TH)
3:15 Trivia (GR) “Scrapbooking and Albums” 3:00 Board Games (TH)
Connie Guy
7:00 Sunday Movie (TH) 3:30 Dancercise (TH) 3:15 Large Crossword (GR)
Pat Scanlon 7:00 Bingo (TH) 7:00 Tues. Night Movie (TH)
Fran Severens
23/30 24/31 9:30 TheraBand-ercise 25
C.T. Stanger
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 10:00 Boot Camp:
8:15 Church Runs
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex Ad. TheraBand-ercise
10:30 Brain Storm (1FL)
10:30 Marketplace Open (1FL) 10:40 American History (TH)
12:30 Scenic Drive
10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) 1:15 Communion (TH)
2:00 Charles on Guitar (GR)
1:00 Mystery Ride 2:00 Wii Bowling (TH)
3:00 Church Service (D)
1:15 World News/Politics (TH) 2:00 Food for Thought (B)
3:15 Trivia (GR)
3:30 Dancercise (TH) 3:15 Karaoke Singing (TH)
7:00 Sunday Movie (TH)
7:00 Bingo (TH) 3:15 Large Crossword (GR)
7:00 Tues. Night Movie (TH)
October 2011
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10:00 Music Therapy (TH) 1
12:30 Scenic Drive
1:00 Bingo in Town Hall
2:00 Zumba Exercise (CFLE)
2:30 Carmel Mt. Errands
2:30 Kids’ Music
Performance:
“Sapa” (GR)
3:30 Trivia (GR)
Oct. 31 7:00 Sat. Night Movie (TH)
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 5 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 6 9:30 Mystery Ride 7 Yom Kippur 8
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex
10:00 Boot Camp: 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE)
10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool)
Ad. TheraBand-ercise 10:00 Boot Camp: Resistance 10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)
10:00 San Diego Natural
10:30 Mind Fitness (B) 10:30 Computer Class (CFL/2) 12:30 Scenic Drive
History Museum & Lunch
1:00 Advisory Board (TH) 1:00 Walking Club 1:00 Bingo in Town Hall
1:00 Educational Video (TH)
1:30 MBA Meeting (TH) 1:30 Carmel Mt. Errands 2:00 Yoga Class (CFLE)
2:30 Bible Study (CR/3)
2:00 Blackjack (CR/3) 2:00 Wii Archery (TH) 2:30 Poway Errands
2:30 Balance Class (TH)
3:00 Happy Hour (GR) 3:30 Men’s Wine Club (CR/3) 3:30 Trivia (GR)
3:00 Music Joy Circle (B)
“Bill and Ginger” 3:30 Wii Bowling (TH) 7:00 Sat. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Wed. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Thur. Night Movie (TH) 7:00 Friday Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Texas Hold ’Em (JK)
Sukkot Begins at Sundown 12 U.S. Navy Authorize (1775) 13 9:30 Treasure Hunt 14 9:30 Music Joy Circle (B) 15
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 10:00 Music Therapy (TH)
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 10:00 Boot Camp: Resistance 12:30 Scenic Drive
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex 10:00 Boot Camp: 10:30 Computer Class (CFL/2) 1:00 Bingo in Town Hall
10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) Ad. TheraBand-ercise 10:30 Bowling Tournament 1:00 Love on a Leash (GR)
11:00 Santa Ysabel Outing 10:15 Pet Visit Time (GR) “Cardiff vs. Sabre Springs” (TH) 2:00 Zumba Exercise (CFLE)
1:00 Educational Video (TH) 10:30 Word Game (B) 1:00 Wii Archery (TH) 2:30 Ranch BD Errands
2:30 Balance Class (TH) 1:30 Blackjack (CR/3) 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Music Performance:
3:30 History Matters (TH) 3:00 Oktoberfest (GR) 1:30 Costume Store “Joyful Praise Choir” (GR)
7:00 Wed. Night Movie (TH) Happy Hour: “Smilin’ Jack” 3:45 Wii Bowling (TH) 3:30 Trivia (GR)
7:00 Texas Hold ’Em (JK) 7:00 Thur. Night Movie (TH) 7:00 Friday Night Movie (TH) 7:00 Sat. Night Movie (TH)
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 19 Mickey Mantle’s Birth 1931 20 Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) 22
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 21
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 10:00 Boot Camp: Resistance
10:00 Welks Theater
10:00 Boot Camp: 10:30 Computer Class (CFL/2) 10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)
Lunch & Show Outing
Ad. TheraBand-ercise 10:30 What’s My Line? (TH) 12:30 Scenic Drive
10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool)
10:15 Oktoberfest Dance: 1:00 Walking Club 1:00 Bingo in Town Hall
1:00 Educational Video (TH)
“Gypsy Folk Ensemble” (GR) 1:15 Resident Showcase (TH) 2:00 Yoga Class (CFLE)
2:30 Bible Study (CR/3)
1:30 Blackjack (CR/3) 1:30 Rancho BD Errands 2:30 Carmel Mt. Errands
2:30 Balance Class (TH)
3:00 Happy Hour (GR) 3:30 Men’s Wine Club (CR/3) 3:30 Trivia (GR)
3:00 Music Joy Circle (B)
“Fyne Tones” 3:30 Wii Bowling (TH) 7:00 Sat. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Wed. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Thur. Night Movie (TH) 7:00 Friday Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Texas Hold ’Em (JK)
9:00 Getty Villa Outing 26 Cranky Coworkers Day 27 9:30 Treasure Hunt 28 Internet Created (1969) 29
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE) 9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE)
9:30 Stretch & Flex (CFLE)
10:00 Ad. Stretch & Flex 10:00 Boot Camp: Resistance
10:00 Boot Camp: 10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)
10:30 Water Aerobics (Pool) 10:30 Computer Class (CFL/2)
Ad. TheraBand-ercise 12:30 Scenic Drive
1:00 Educational Video (TH) 12:00 Birthday Luncheon (JK)
10:30 Word Game (B) 1:00 Bingo in Town Hall
2:30 Bible Study (CR/3) 1:00 Wii Archery (TH)
1:30 Blackjack (CR/3) 2:30 Poway Errands
2:30 Balance Class (TH) 1:30 Carmel Mt. Errands
3:00 Happy Hour (GR) 3:30 Trivia (GR)
3:30 Trivia (GR) 3:30 Men’s Wine Club (CR/3)
“Sandy Devito Trio” 7:00 Sat. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Wed. Night Movie (TH) 3:30 Wii Bowling (TH)
7:00 Thur. Night Movie (TH)
7:00 Texas Hold ’Em (JK) 7:00 Friday Night Movie (TH)
Resident Council Halloween’s Spooky Events
Boo! Many ghosts lurk around in the month
2011 of October, and they may feel dishonored if you
President Jane Van don’t join in on what Belmont has in store for
Benthuysen Halloween. Belmont will hold its annual
Vice President C.T. Stanger Costume Party between the staff and the
Secretary Barbara residents. And last year we started a new event:
Foley The Haunted House. So after you have a great
time at the Costume Party take a walk through
Belmont’s Spooky Side of the tracks.
Monday, Oct. 31
3 p.m. - Costume Party in the Great Room
4 p.m. - Haunted House on Josephine’s Patio
Satisfaction Survey may also want to let the Executive
This month of October family Director or one of his managers
Welcome Committee and residents will be receiving our know prior to marking the survey.
Pat Scanlon—Chairperson annual Satisfaction Surveys to This way we can strive to improve
Ermina Amatore evaluate Belmont’s services, services and continue to ensure
Alice Berridge programs, staff and management. our excellent score that Belmont
Miko Cascio No matter how you feel, this Village at Sabre Springs has had
Petie Cox survey is vitally important to us for a number of years.
Bob Ebert and our corporate offices, so we Once again, for those who feel
Barbara Foley ask to please have large that everything is running fine and
Connie Guy participation. Each community is smoothly, we request that you still
Vaida Helland graded, evaluated and smiled fill out the evaluation and mark
Margaret Wasson upon or frowned upon based on excellent. We greatly appreciate it.
Alice Senechal these surveys. Furthermore, each Thank you in advance.
manager for their various Oktoberfest Events
Kitchen Committee departments is graded not only in In celebration of Oktoberfest,
Margaret Harold—Chairperson his or her evaluation, but also by Belmont activities has cemented
Erma Amatore Belmont corporate offices. two exciting events. We are also
Vaida Helland Thus, if you believe the going to work on discovering a
Marie Busch community is doing a great job, parade to attend.
Audrey Perkal please mark that in the survey, Thursday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. -
C.T. Stanger rather than not doing one. If you Smilin’ Jack in the Great Room.
Helen Waldron see improvement needed, please Thursday, Oct. 20, at 10:15 a.m. -
make suggestions and be Gypsy Folk Ensemble will
considerate in your marks. If we perform an Oktoberfest Dance in
are nothing but excellent, you the Great Room.
Circle of Neighborhood News Resident Services
Friends News Save the Date Hearing Clinic
Dear family members and The Neighborhood and Circle Every first Tuesday of the
residents in our memory care of Friends Quarterly Family month at 9:30 a.m. in the 3rd
programs: Meeting will be held from 3 to Floor Spa.
I wanted to take a moment to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.
let each of you know what a We will meet in the BBQ area by
pleasure it is to work with you and the pool. Refreshments will be
provided. We will go over agenda Alzheimer’s
your loved ones. I take great pride
in all aspects of the programs I items, Q and A and have some Support Group
time to socialize. Hope to see Third Wednesday of the
oversee, whether it be our caring
you there! month at 6:30 p.m. in the Den.
and well-trained staff, our
therapeutic activities or the many
small details that ensure the
highest quality of care for our Podiatrist Visits
residents. Every second Monday of
I welcome your suggestions, so the month at 1:30 p.m. in
please don’t hesitate to come to the 3rd Floor Spa.
me for any reason, even it is just
to check in or say hello. Of course,
if you ever have a problem or
concern, please let me know and I This is what it looked like on our
Dental Screenings
will make sure it is resolved in wonderful Museum Tour in Every last Tuesday of the
short order. It is my job and my downtown San Diego with the Circle month at 1:30 p.m. in the 3rd
of Friends. We had a big group and Floor Spa.
pleasure to make sure your a lot of fun.
experience with Belmont Village at Bereavement
Sabre Springs is nothing but Support Group
positive. Every first Tuesday of the
I truly feel blessed to have the month from 4 to 5 p.m. held in
opportunity to work with such an the Town Hall.
amazing staff, warm and
cooperative families and, of
course, our beloved residents.
Thank you!
Kendra Stringer
Memory Program Coordinator This ship, once again in Downtown, is
incredible. A few of the residents
wanted to sail in it.
Belmont Village Scene
Belmont at Battle of the Dance! The Luau Mighty Men! Belmont’s Outing Crew!
Shauna and the Dancers for Battle of Enjoying the day and the Luau!
the Dance outing!
Fran and many generations at the
Luau!
13075 Evening Creek Dr. S.
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