Belmont Village of Hunters Creek

[Pages:8]Belmont Village of Hunters Creek

Our Team

Paula Felton-Werner Executive Director

(713) 781-1505 x104 pfelton@

Stephanie Miller Dir. of Resident Care Services

(713) 781-1505 x105 smiller@

Christine Halle Inside Sales

(713) 781-1505 x107 hchristine@

Tamara Stroike Outside Sales (713) 781-1505 x108 tstroike@ Julie Peschang Director of Memory Care Programming (713) 781-1505 x110 jpeschang@ Donna Field Activity Program Coordinator (713) 781-1505 x109 dfield@ Ana Guttierez Human Resources Generalist (713) 781-1505 x106 agutierr@ Eric Martin Chef Manager (713) 781-1505 x112 emartin@ Robert Stevens Building Engineer (713) 781-1505 x111 rstevens@

7667 Woodway Drive ? Houston, TX 77063 ? Phone 713-781-1505 ? Fax 713-781-1510

April 2015

Paula Felton-Werner

Notes From Paula's Pad Welcome Spring! Being from the north, my first spring in Houston has been interesting because the entire winter has felt like a typical Pennsylvania spring. With that being said, it has been delightful to be in Houston and I have enjoyed the seasons so far and I cannot believe we are in April already! We have so much to look forward to this month and I want to share some special highlights with you. The 2015 Texas Alzheimer's Advocacy Day will take place on April 2 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. This will be an opportunity to engage with fellow advocates, promote awareness, and educate your state legislator's office on how Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affects their constituents. We are

pleased to support our Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter in transportation to Austin on April 2 to this very important event. Please pick up a card at the Concierge Desk for additional information regarding this trip. We plan to leave around 7 a.m. and may not return until 7 p.m.

Easter arrives on April 5, which is early, but residents will be busy in March finishing the Umbrellas in Art, making Easter cards and decorating "jeweled eggs." Plans are underway for an Easter egg hunt followed by a lovely luncheon with music from students at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. Ladies are encouraged to wear their favorite Easter "bonnet." The end of the month, April 29, will feature a Spring Style Show facilitated by Nancy Wilfong, Fashion Consultant and Owner of "Get Organized."

As spring unfolds and barren tree branches fill with new buds and flowers blossom into folds of color everywhere, let us be reminded of hope and new beginnings.

Umbrellas in Art

Happy

Bir thday

Our resident birthday party will be held in Josephine's Kitchen. Time and date to be announced. There will be a special meal and cake for our birthday babies.

Resident Birthdays

4/8

Charlotte M.

4/16

James P.

4/29

Mary Sue G.

Employee Birthdays

4/01 Mary Elena Alvendia 4/09 Kelly Josey 4/13 Steffe Alegria 4/15 Charmaine Stuart 4/18 Allison Devall 4/18 Arturo Rocha 4/30 Donna Field

Resident

HIGH TIMES WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM KINKAID SCHOOL

Charlotte W. Sculpting with Kinkaid Art Teacher, Luiza Grandchamp

Kinkaid students show off their beautiful bulletin board design w/Rhonda M. on Kinkaid M.S. Day of Service.

Jimmy, Hannah and Wally always having a good time

Marvin & Hannah make "Pinch Pots." IN OUR TOWN HALL

...will meet on April 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. We welcome input, suggestions and ideas from our residents and look forward to seeing you there.

The monthly InTouch Family Social will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room for families of new residents.

BELMONT VILLAGE APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Kelly Josey, PAL, the April Employee of the Month. Kelly was nominated by two residents and is well-respected by her coworkers and leadership team. She is smart and works tirelessly to meet the needs of our residents. Kelly is always helpful in bringing residents to activities and is our PAL "techie" if anyone needs help with AV equipment or televisions. Kelly is currently doing wonderful work as a PAL in the Belmont Village Neighborhood. Thanks for all you do, Kelly!

KUDOS TO KELLY!

Neighborhood

Spring is in the air! We have spring fever here at Belmont Village and the residents of the memory programs are celebrating the change in season with many spring-like activities. As everyone read about in our March newsletter, the residents have been enjoying our umbrella art activity during the month of March. The residents have been excited to express their creativity and artistic abilities by creating their own personalized umbrellas--be on the lookout to have these displayed throughout the community!

There has been a lot more than umbrella art going on in March though, The Circle of Friends has been celebrating Women's History Month. They have learned about women's roles in the Civil War and both World Wars in addition to learning about women's movements and famous women in history. To bring it all together, the Circle of Friends visited Rice University for an exhibit titled "Our Present/Their Future;" the exhibit features the portraits and stories of 13 prominent and influential Rice University women, including former trustees, faculty and staff. This provoked an interesting discussion for the

Circle group, as the outings always tend to do.

The Neighborhood has had an eventful March, too. They have had many Irish themed days in which they have been learning Irish Trivia, Irish Humor and doing Irish crafts. The Neighborhood has also been enjoying their weekly scenic drives on Saturdays; they recently went to Bear Creek Pioneer's Park to enjoy the sunny day and see the animals. They had done this previously and had such a good time that they decided to go again and, of course, they always make their McDonald's run prior to the drive so that the residents can keep fueled with their favorite beverages.

The Belmont Village Memory Program Staff wishes all of the residents and families a happy Easter and a wonderful spring! We're excited to have such a great group of staff and residents, and we look forward to enjoying the warm weather and fun activities that April has in store.

Mary Sue loves to dance!

George and Barbara would like to announce their candidacy. Buffalo Soldier Museum

Marianne painting a Van Gogh umbrella.

A REMINDER AS WE GROW

We need to adhere to our transportation schedule as much as possible.

Out &

About

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:

Doctor Appointments Thursday:

Circle of Friends Outing Friday:

Assisted Living and Circle of Friends Outing

Saturday: Neighborhood Outing,

Local Shopping Sunday:

Church Transportation and Scenic Drives

_________________ B - Bistro (1st Floor) CFL - Center for Learning (6th Floor) CFLE - Center for Life Enhancement (5th Floor) GR - Great Room (1st) JK - Josephine's Kitchen (1st) L - Lounge (1st) P - Patio (Outside) PL - Pool (Patio Area) TH - Town Hall (6th) O - Outing

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

8:30 & 10:30 - Church

5

(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)

10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)

12:00 - Friends & Fans, Sports

in Town Hall

1:00 - Sunday Vesper (L)

Allen Quine

1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)

2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)

3:30 - Parlor Games (B)

7:30 - Masterpiece Theatre

9:45 Exercise: Cardio (TH) 10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank (TH) 10:45 Class: Networking Monday/Facebook (TH) 2:00 Sports Talk: NCAA BBall Championship-Major League Baseball Opening Day (B) 3 Computer: Facebook (CFL) 4:00 Gin Rummy (CFL) 6:30 Evening Gamers (B)

6

9:45 Exercise: "Tai Chi" (TH) 10:30 Math: Metric System (TH) 11:00 Billie Holiday/"Music to Wake Your Soul" (TH) 2:00 Art With Acrylics (B) 3:15 Outdoor Games (PT) 4:00 Kings in the Corner (B) 7:00 "Lady Sings the Blues" (TH)

7

8:30 & 10:30 - Church

12 9:45 Exercise: C-Core

13

14

(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)

W/Ruhee (TH)

9:45 Tues. Exercise: "Tai Chi"

10:30 - Noteworthy News (B) 10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank With Simone (TH)

12:00 - Friends and Fans,

(TH)

10:30 Math Minds: Sudoku

Sports in the Town Hall

10:45 Plant Appreciation Day (TH)

1:00 - Church Service (L)

(TH)

11:00 Class: Dolphin Day (TH)

St. Luke's -Thomas Harper

2:00 Culinary: Peach Cobbler 2:00 Bridge With Sherry (TH)

1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH) Day (TH)

3:30 Croquet (PT)

2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)

2:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH/O) 4:00 Table Talk-'70s Trivia

3:30 - Parlor Games (B)

4:00 Gin Rummy

7:00 "Free Willy" (TH)

7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece 6:30 "I Love Lucy" (TH)

8:30 & 10:30 - Church

19

(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)

10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)

12:00 - Friends and Fans,

Sports in the Town Hall

1:00 - Church Service (L)

Scott Endress, Chapelwood

1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)

2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)

3:30 - Parlor Games (B)

7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece

9:45 Exercise: Cardio-Core 20 (TH) 10:00 Cognitive: Think Tank (TH) 10:45 Wellness: Humor for Your Health (TH) 2:00 Look-Alike Day (TH) 3:00 Outdoor Ring Toss (CFL) 4:00 Reminiscing (CFL) 4:30 Puzzles (TH) 6:30 Kings in the Corner (B)

9:45 Exercise: "Tai Chi" (TH)21 10:30: Math Minds: Brain Fitness Games (TH) 11:00 John Muir's Birthday/ Sierra Club (TH) 2:00 Crafters' Cove: "Out on a Limb" (TH) 3:00 Ring Toss (PT) 4:00 Table Talk (CFL) 7:00 "Zorba the Greek" (TH)

8:30 & 10:30 - Church

26

(Will Take and Pick Up) (O)

10:30 - Noteworthy News (B)

12:00 - Friends and Fans,

Sports in the Town Hall

1:00 - Sunday Vesper (L)

1:30 - Exercise: Sit/Be Fit (TH)

2:30 - Scenic Drive (O)

3:30 - Parlor Games (B)

7:30 - Movie/PBS Masterpiece

9:45 Exercise Mon:

27

Cardio-Core W/Ruhee (TH)

10:00 Cognitive: Jeopardy

(TH)

10:45 Culinary: Let's Bake

(TH)

2 Celebrating Babe Ruth (TH)

2:30 Belmont Gardeners (PT)

3:00 Pole Toss (PT)

4:00 Parlor Games (B)

6:30 "I Love Lucy" (TH)

9:45 Exercise: "Tai Chi" (TH)28 10:30: Math Minds: Abacus and Memozor (TH) 11:00 Ann Margaret's BDay (TH) 2:00 Bridge W/ Sherry (TH) 3:30 Computer-Google Maps 4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL) 7:00 Movie: "Grumpy Old Men" (TH)

April 2015

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

9:45 Exercise W/Ruhee (TH) 1 9:45 Thurs. Exercise: Chair 2 9:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance 3 9:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH) 4

10:15 Puzzles and Cranium Stretch (TH)

(TH)

10:00 Coffee Chat and Daily

Crunches (TH)

10:30: April Jeopardy (TH)

10:30 Sims Bayou Urban

Chronicles W/ Rhonda (B)

11:00 Debbie Reynolds Day 11:00 Art of Egg Decorating-TH Nature Center (SBUNC) (O) 10:00 Bridge W/Sherry (B)

(TH)

2:00 Bible Study: Maundy

2:00 Bible Study-Good Friday 1:00 Local Shopping (O)

1:30 Bible Study W/Scott

Thursday (CFL)

(TH)

1:00 Fans and Friends, Sports

Endress (CFL)

3:00 Computer Lab-Skype 2:30 Refreshments and

in the Town Hall

2:00 Mahjong (B)

(CFL)

Outdoor Games

3:00 Afternoon Entertainment

3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR) 3:30 Belmont Gardeners (PT) 4:00 Belmont Gardeners (B) (GR)

7:00 Movie: "Singin' in the

4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL) 7:00 Residents' Choice

4:00 Parlor Games (B)

Rain" (TH)

7:00 Mahjong (B) Or Movie (TH) Entertainment (TH)

6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

9:45 Wed. Exer: Boot Camp 8 (TH) 10:30 Math Mind: Abacus (TH) 11:00 Happy Birthday Walter Winchell (TH) 1:30 Bible Study W/Scott Endress (CFL) 2:00 Mahjong (B) 3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR) 7:00 Evening Gamers (B)

9:45 Balance: Wii Tennis-TH 9 10:30: Math Minds: Numbers Make Sense (TH) 11:00 Class: Historic End of Civil War (TH) 2:00 Poetry Society: Nature and Nation (CFL) 3:00 Computer Lab-Facebook (CFL) 3:30 Games With Jamal (CFL) 7:00 "Wind at My Back (TH)

10 9:45 Exercise: Balance (TH) 10:30 Texas Asia Society Culture Center (O) 2:00 Horticulture Class (TH) 2:30 Refreshments and Outdoor Games (PT) 3:00 Computer Class (CFL) 4:00 Board Games (B) 7:00 Movies and Popcorn (TH)

9:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH) 11 10:00 Coffee Chat and Daily Chronicles W/ Rhonda (B) 10:30 Bridge With Sherry (B) 1:00 Local Shopping (O) 1:00 Fans and Friends, Sports in the Town Hall 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment (GR) 4:00 Parlor Games (B) 6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

9:45 Wed. Exer: Boot Camp15 (TH) 10:30 Math Mind: Sudoku (TH) 11:00 Today-1912: Titanic (TH) 1:30 Bible Study W/Scott Endress (CFL) 2:00 Mahjong (B) or Puzzles in Bistro 3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR) 7:00 Movie: "Titanic" (TH)

9:45 Balance Exercise: Wii 16 Baseball (TH) 10:30: Math Minds: Sudoku (TH) 11:00 Class: Happy Birthday Charlie Chaplin (TH) 2:00 Poetry Society (CFL) 3:00 Computer Lab (CFL) 3:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH) 4:00 Games With Jamal (CFL) 7:00 Movie "The Tramp"

9:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance 17 (TH) 10:30 London Double Decker Bus Tour (O) 2:00 Haiku Poetry (TH) 2:30 Refreshments and Outdoor Games (PT) 3:00 Computer Class (CFL) 4:00 Board Game (B) 7:00 Residents' Choice Entertainment (TH)

9:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH) 18 10:00 Coffee Chat and Daily Chronicles W/ Rhonda (B) 10:30 Bridge With Sherry (B) 1:00 Local Shopping (O) 1:00 Fans and Friends, Sports in the Town Hall 3:00 Afternoon Entertainment (GR) 4:00 Parlor Games (B) 6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

9:45 Exer: Boot Camp (TH) 22 9:45 Chair Stretch (TH) 23 9:45 Fri. Exercise: Balance 24 9:45 Sat. Sit and Be Fit (TH) 25

10:30 Cognitive: Words in a 10:30 Giant Crossword (TH) (TH)

10:00 Coffee Chat and Daily

Word (TH)

11:00 Culinary: Bread

11:00 Katy Prairie

Chronicles W/ Rhonda (B)

11:00 Celebrating Earth Day-TH Baking-TH

Conservancy (O)

10:30 Bridge With Sherry (B)

1:30 Bible Study W/Scott

2:00 William Shakespeare

2:00 Horticulture Class (TH) 1:00 Local Shopping (O)

Endress (CFL)

Day-Talk Like Shakespeare

2:30 Refreshments and

1:00 Fans and Friends, Sports

2:00 Mahjong (B)

(CFL)

Outdoor Games

in the Town Hall

2:00 Puzzles & Cranium

3:00 Computer Lab (CFL)

3:00 Computer Class (CFL)

3:00 Afternoon Entertainment

Crunches (B)

4:00 Outdoor Games With

4:00 Board Games (B)

(GR)

3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR) Jamal (CFL)

7:00 Movie: "Steel

4:00 Parlor Games (B)

7:00 "Heartland" (TH)

7:00 Mahjong or Movie

Magnolias" (TH)

6:30 Saturday Night Movie (TH)

9:45 Exer: Boot Camp (TH) 29 10:30 Cognitive: Hangman-TH 11:00 Remembering Fred Zinneman (TH) 1:30 Bible Study W/Scott Endress (CFL) 2:00 Mahjong (B) 2:00 Puzzles (B) 3:30 Wine & Cheese Social (GR) 7:00 Movie: "Oklahoma" (B)

9:45 Exercise: Wii Bowling 30 (TH) 10:30: Math: Abacus (TH) 11 Fact or False: Honesty-TH 2:00 Poetry Society: Poems in Your Pocket (TH) 3:00 Computer Lab (CFL) 3:30 Afternoon Exercise (TH) Outdoor Games With Jamal (CFL) 7:00 Mahjong (B) Or Movie (TH)

Houston's Double Decker Tour Bus

April 3, 10:30 a.m. Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center (SBUNC) is a picturesque 1.1-acre sanctuary which contains a log cabin, barn, gazebo, gardens, pond with native plants, and seasonal wetland trails that afford a unique opportunity to experience nature in a dense urban setting.

April 10, 10:30 a.m. ~ Texas Asia Society Culture Center educates the greater community on relevant ideas and issues of our time, preparing future generations for stronger East-West understanding and interaction.

April 17, 10:30 a.m. ~ London Double Decker Bus Tour--this fabulous guided city bus tour will help us uncover hidden secrets about our city with a special emphasis on the museum district.

April 24, 11:00 a.m. ~ Katy Prairie Conservancy About Us a nonprofit land trust that works to protect green space and enhance the beautiful wildlife habitat that protects prairie birds and over 100 wildlife species.

"Umbrellas in Art"

Spiritual Corner

Marvin B. watching a wedding.

Skype at Belmont Village

A resident's daughter made a unique request that set wheels in motion for our amazing IT department. With the help of Mary Spatz and Jeff Hill, Marvin B. was able to see his granddaughter's wedding in Florida. He was the only one who couldn't travel, so we made arrangements for him to be able to Skype with her to watch and listen to the wedding. Jeff from My Gait came over on Saturday to make sure he was connected properly and he was able to view and listen to the wedding.

Sunday Vesper Service -First Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L) Allen Quine Chapelwood UMC -Second Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (L) Thomas Harper, Pastoral Intern St. Luke's UMC -Third Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L) Pastor Scott Endress Chapelwood UMC -Fourth Sunday 1:30 p.m. (L) Allen Quine Chapelwood UMC Bible Study Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (CFL) Pastor Scott Endress Shabbat- looking for volunteer Friday afternoons (L) Church transportation provided.

Health

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria or germs from one place enter the urinary tract and cause an infection.

The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The most common site of infection is in the lower urinary tract, the bladder and urethra. The bladder stores urine until it is flushed out of the body through the urethra. If the bacteria aren't flushed out with the urine, an infection can develop and possibly spread up into the kidney.

UTIS are more common in women than in men. As we get older the nerve endings in our bladders lose their function and we may not feel any symptoms of an infection until we are very ill.

Symptoms to watch for are: burning during urination, frequency and sometimes a mild fever. These indicate a lower tract infection (bladder).

Symptoms of an upper urinary tract infection (kidney), come on quickly and may include high fever with chills, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, back pain, and sometimes confusion or delirium.

CARE: ? See a doctor as soon as

possible ? Take and finish any

prescribed medicine as soon as prescribed. ? Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, clear sodas and cranberry juice. When to Call the Doctor: ? Fever or burning sensation that doesn't go away or symptoms worsen. ? If you begin to experience confusion or delirium. ? Back pain, high fever, vomiting or chills develop. ? Abdominal pain develops or gets worse.

Asleep Yet Active

While you're asleep, your brain is busy. Medical experts say even at rest, crucial cognitive functions are taking place, and neurons in the brain stay active. Amazingly, as you slumber, the brain performs several vital functions: it processes information, forms new memories, makes creative connections, cleans out toxins, and stores information about physical tasks.

Above and

Many thanks to our PALS and nurses who worked so tirelessly when we were "visited" by the flu. They are our heroes!

Amanda and Wally C.

Ann and Jean Beautiful Mother & Daughter

Charlotte W. and Mario

Days in the Life of a Village

Phyllis & Sam E. w/ Jim Connors

James Calunga speaks to residents at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Bob S. and Amanda sculpting

Mardi Gras party with Joyce Mahoney in The Neighborhood

Ted and Teresa R. enjoy a Sweetheart Dinner and Dancing in The Neighborhood

of Hunters Creek

7667 Woodway Dr Houston, TX 77063



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