THEBELMONT VILLAGE VILL OF ENCINOAGE NEWS

NOVEMBER 2020

cookbook, Amelia Simmons’ “American Cookery,” offered two recipes for “pompkin pudding,” in which a custard-like filling was baked in a crust. This OUR TEAM became the basis for the pie we Cynthia Drachenberg know today. Executive Director, x102 cdrachenberg@ Thanksgiving was declared a belmontvillage.com national holiday in 1863, but Jerry Wisniewski Americans had already made Building Engineer, x105 pumpkin pie a tradition of the jwisniewski@ belmontvillage.com annual meal. Norma Mora By the 1920s, canned Human Resources, x103 THE PUMPKIN PIE pumpkin was a grocery staple, [email protected] TRADITION saving cooks time by eliminating Monica Vallado Marketing Assistant, x107 For many, Thanksgiving the laborious process of cooking [email protected] dinner isn’t complete without a the squash. Eric Rocha slice of pumpkin pie, the Activity Prog. Coord., x104 traditional holiday dessert. FAMOUS FIRSTS: [email protected] Diana Milan Pumpkins are native to North BLACK FRIDAY Outside Sales, x107 America and were taken to The day after Thanksgiving is [email protected] Europe by explorers. one of the busiest shopping Kassandra Aragon In the 1600s, French and days of the year, known as Black Memory Program Coord., x110 [email protected] English cooks began using the Friday. Taina Robles orange squash in early pie The term has been traced Chef Manager, x106 recipes, including one version back to 1950s Philadelphia, [email protected] that had pumpkin and apple where it was used to describe slices mixed with spices and the chaos caused by the traffic stuffed inside pastry. and crowds of shoppers who Native Americans and the filled the city in advance of the Pilgrims probably included weekend’s annual Army-Navy pumpkin at the first football game. Thanksgiving, most likely as a It was the late 1980s before savory dish. The early colonists the name was used nationwide, would also hollow out pumpkins, with retailers employing it to fill them with sweet, spiced milk, promote holiday sales. and cook them over a fire. Several generations later, in 1796, the first American KEEPING YOU RESIDENT INFORMED BIRTHDAYS FOR As you know, we are THE MONTH OF continuing to closely monitor NOVEMBER! the evolving situation caused by COVID-19. Our top priority is the Shirley Wilson Nov. 2 safety and well-being of our Barry Molitch Nov. 8 residents and staff. Daniel Beren Nov. 14 To help protect their health Marilyn Stone Nov. 28 HONORING OUR and safety, and following the VETERANS recommendations of the Centers Thank you to all the heroic for Disease Control and men and women who have Prevention, we are limiting bravely served our country. We nonessential visits, large will honor our community’s community gatherings, and veterans in a special ceremony resident outings. on Veterans Day; please see the Know that we have screening calendar for the time and protocols in place to ensure location. residents are in good health, and team members and essential outside care providers and vendors are being screened as well. If you have any questions, we will be happy to speak with you.

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER! Kristen Conway Nov. 1 Jose Duenas Nov. 3 Gerald Alba Nov. 3 Cvetanka Ristova Nov. 3 Cynthia Drachenberg Nov. 4 Makenna Lalley Nov. 6 Vickie Castro Nov. 8 Dahlia Nava Nov. 9 Wendy Sanchez Nov. 14 Dora Siguenza Nov. 15 Latrice Myles Nov. 24 Blanca Renderos Nov. 25 COF AND Keep your hands free. Carrying bags or packages can NEIGHBORHOOD cause unsteadiness. Try to keep NEWS your load light, or ask for assistance. Take care around vehicles. When getting in and out of a car or bus, take it slow and make sure your footing is secure before moving. Hold on to the vehicle for extra support. TIPS TO PREVENT Wipe your feet. Leaves, mud, ice and snow can stick to the FALLS bottoms of your shoes and get The cooler months provide a tracked indoors. Wipe your feet refreshing break to get out and at the door to clean the soles about, but fallen leaves, wet and prevent slipping inside surfaces and other hazards can your home. “The Devil Wears Prada” by Lauren raise the risk of falling. These Weisberger tips can help you stay safe. THE 411 ON FACE Wear appropriate shoes. MASKS BEYOND THE Properly fitting, sturdy footwear When following the with nonskid soles will provide recommendation to wear face BOOK PROUDLY good traction in all types of masks in public settings, PRESENTS “THE weather. remember these guidelines: DEVIL WEARS Dress warmly. When you are • Masks should fit snugly cold, your muscles tense up, against the face and cover PRADA” which can affect your balance. both your nose and mouth. This best-selling novel follows a Wearing warm layers during • Wash your hands or use young woman who is hired as a cool weather can relax your hand sanitizer before personal assistant to a powerful muscles, keeping you steady. putting the mask on and fashion magazine editor, a job Pay attention. When walking, after taking it off. Take care that becomes nightmarish as she focus on the path ahead and to only touch the mask on struggles to keep up with her look for any obstacles or the ear straps, and do not boss’s grueling schedule. slippery surfaces. Scan the touch your eyes, nose or surroundings using your eyes mouth. only; moving your head to look • Do not reuse a disposable down or around may throw off mask. your balance. For more information and Use assistive devices. instruction on how to make your Handrails, walkers and canes are own cloth face mask, visit designed to keep you safe, so CDC.gov. use them whenever possible. TH Town Hall MBA Club November 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:30 Board Games 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:30 Exercise - Conditioning 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:30 Fitness Class 1:30 Afternoon Movie 2:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 2:00 TH Shabbat Service 10:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 2:00 TH Trivia 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 3:00 TH Shabbat Service 2:00 TH Mind Benders 3:30 Afternoon Concert 4:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 3:00 TH Trivia 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Shabbat Service 3:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Trivia 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies

8 9 10 Veterans Day 11 12 13 14 10:30 Board Games 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:30 Exercise - Conditioning 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:30 Fitness Class 1:30 Afternoon Movie 2:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 1:30 Chat w/Chef 10:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 10:30 Activity Chat 1:30 Jewelry Making 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 2:00 TH Shabbat Service 2:00 TH Mind Benders 3:30 Afternoon Concert 4:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 2:00 TH Trivia 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 3:00 TH Shabbat Service 3:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 3:00 TH Trivia 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Shabbat Service 4:00 TH Mind Benders 4:00 TH Trivia 3:30 Blackjack (GR) 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10:30 Board Games 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:30 Exercise - Conditioning 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:30 Fitness Class 1:30 Afternoon Movie 2:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 2:00 TH Shabbat Service 10:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 2:00 TH Trivia 1:30 Mind Benders 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 3:00 TH Shabbat Service 2:00 TH Mind Benders 3:30 Afternoon Concert 4:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 3:00 TH Trivia 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Shabbat Service 3:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Trivia 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies

22 23 24 25 Thanksgiving 26 27 28 10:30 Board Games 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 9:30 Exercise - Conditioning 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 9:30 Fitness Class 1:30 Afternoon Movie 2:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 10:00 TH Exercise w/Ben 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 2:00 TH Shabbat Service 10:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 2:00 TH Trivia 1:30 Jewelry Making 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 3:00 TH Shabbat Service 2:00 TH Mind Benders 3:30 Afternoon Concert 4:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 3:00 TH Trivia 2:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 4:00 TH Shabbat Service 3:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Trivia 3:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Mind Benders 6:30 At the Movies 4:00 TH Beyond the Book 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 Art Lecture 6:30 At the Movies 29 30 10:30 Board Games 9:30 Exercise - Balancing 1:30 Afternoon Movie 2:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle 3:30 Afternoon Concert 4:00 TH Mondays w/Michelle All Events Are 6:30 At the Movies 6:30 At the Movies Subject to Change

Copyright © 2020 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved. BEYOND THE BOOK Wednesdays and Thursdays 2, 3 and 4 pm Town Hall BELMONT’S CARD PLAYERS Games Begin at 1 p.m. Bridge (3rd Floor) Monday–Thursday Poker (3rd Floor) Friday–Monday MEETING WITH THE CHEF Second Friday of the Month HOW TO USE 1:30 pm Town Hall FACETIME 1. Open the FaceTime app on LIVE your iPhone or iPad. The app ENTERTAINMENT icon is green with a white video Every Sunday camera on it. 3 & 4 pm 2. Tap the + button in the Great Room upper right corner. IT’S TIME TO FALL 3. Type in the phone number TRIVIA BACK! or email address of the person Tuesdays Get ready for those dark skies you want to call. Tap the 2, 3 and 4 pm on your drive home from work. number or address when you’ve Town Hall It’s time to change the clocks finished entering it. You can also AT THE MOVIES back one hour on the first type in the person’s name if they are already in your Contacts list. Have a movie you want to see? Sunday of November. 4. Tap Audio or Video to start Request it at the Concierge desk your call. Nightly 5. If you need help or have 6:30 p.m. questions, feel free to ask a staff Town Hall member. NURSE’S NOTES stress hormone that can damage the immune system. Socialize. Loneliness can lead to depression, which can weaken immunity. Chatting with a friend, joining a club or taking part in a group activity can reduce feelings of isolation. Smile. Smiling and laughing release serotonin, a feel-good TRANSPORTATION BOOST YOUR brain chemical that also plays an SCHEDULE important role in a strong IMMUNITY immune system. • Medical Appointments Your immune system fights Must be scheduled on Tuesdays, off illness and disease, and and Thursdays. several everyday habits can • Open Transportation make it stronger. Can be used on days when medical Eat healthy foods. Colorful appointments are not specified, and fruits and vegetables are rich in drivers are available. vitamins and antioxidants, which • Shopping Schedule strengthen immunity. The good (Sign Up With Concierge.) bacteria found in yogurt and 1 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. sauerkraut also helps fight HAND-WASHING Meet in the GR. infections. Limit sugar, • Scenic Drive 9:45 a.m. on unhealthy fats and processed REMINDER Saturdays. foods. During cold and flu season, Meet in the GR. Outings are Stay hydrated. Consuming please remember that washing scheduled on a weekly basis. plenty of fluids flushes out your hands frequently is • Outings toxins and keeps the respiratory important to help prevent the Outings every Tuesday. system moist, providing a spread of germs. Lather your Departure will vary based on protective barrier against germs. hands with plenty of soap and destination. In addition to drinking water, sip scrub for 20 seconds. Let’s all on herbal teas and soups. do our part to stay healthy this Exercise. Regular physical season! activity, such as walking, swimming and other low-impact exercise, promotes good circulation, helping boost immunity. Get plenty of sleep. Seven or Mario Guerrero eight hours a night is ideal for most people. Sleep restores the body and lowers cortisol, a THE BELMONT SCENE

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