April 2018 Oakmont Owl 1401 Civic Court Concord, CA 94520 Think, Do, Create, Learn, Contribute, Socialize, Connect and Experience. Each Oakmont community calendar is planned to include all of our Core Elements, listed above. The community you’ve imagined… Specific offerings will change from month to month and vary per location to reflect the interests the care your loved one deserves. and abilities of residents and local opportunities. Team Member Spotlight: Rina Younan, Senior Regional Director of Culinary Services Recently, senior living’s top chefs from across the nation were invited to speak at Dished, a brand new culinary conference held in Chicago. At this event, industry influencers provided insights into the latest food service innovations, techniques and menu trends. We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Regional Director of Culinary Services, Rina Younan, was asked to present at this conference. Rina is a passionate leader who has had a significant impact at Oakmont and continues to influence the direction of culinary services in the senior living industry. Her impressive background includes appearances on three Food Network television shows – Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell, Cutthroat Kitchen and Beat Bobby Flay – all of which she won. With her farm-to-fork philosophy, Rina and The Oakmont Culinary Team are using their Chef’s Gardens to produce fresh and organic meals that are made from scratch with recipes created by our very own Oakmont chefs. To ensure that our residents are satisfied, resident-led food committees established at each community provide their feedback of our seasonal menus so that we can continue to refine our offerings and achieve culinary excellence. Please join me in recognizing Chef Rina and the Oakmont Culinary Team for elevating the dining experience in our industry. RCFE# 079200560 - Chris Kasulka, President & CEO, Oakmont Management Group Featured April Excursions Graton Casino Test your luck at the Graton Casino! Located in Sonoma County, the Graton Casino is the complete entertainment experience, featuring table games, the latest slot machines and a great selection of dining options. Wednesday, April 4th, 9:30 am Book your reservation with the concierge as space is limited. Friends make great neighbors and we want African American Museum and Library to thank you for each referral that you give Oakland's African American Museum and Library is dedicated to us. For each friend that moves in and lives at the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical Oakmont for 90 days, we will thank you by and cultural experiences of African Americans in California. Join us giving you a free month’s rent and making as we explore this wonderful museum! you a member of our exclusive Oak Club. Wednesday, April 18th, 1:00 pm Contact the Marketing Department to Book your reservation with the concierge as space is limited. learn more about this wonderful program! Oakmont Activities Core Elements April 2018 Think Do Create Learn Socialize Experience Contribute Thought-provoking games and Activities to help support Classes and workshops that inspire Lifelong learning enables personal Opportunities to share fun and Excursions to places of interest and Fundraisers, drives, craft projects discussions to stimulate the mind strength, balance, flexibility creativity and reflect the interests growth and stimulates and entertainment with neighbors enjoyment. Museums, gardens, and community engagement to and encourage engagement. and functional endurance. of the residents. enriches the mind. and friends. restaurants, music and theater. support those in need. Words of Wisdom Courtyard Walk Arts and Crafts TED Talks Blackjack Graton Casino Children's Reading Program Mondays, 11:30 am Daily, 8:30 am Sundays, 2:00 pm Sundays, 4:00 pm Sundays, 3:00 pm Wednesday, April 4th, 9:30 am Friday, April 13th, 11:30 am Word Games Weight Resistance Exercise Needlecraft Adventure Travel Poker Club Concord Library Outing Reading to Seniors Tuesdays, 10:00 am Mondays, 10:30 am Tuesdays, 3:30 pm Mondays, 4:00 pm Mondays & Thursdays, 2:00 pm Friday, April 6th, 1:30 pm Friday, April 27th, 11:00 am Family Feud Stretch and Flex Creative Writing Culture Class Bingo Lunch Out at Lucille's Wednesdays, 2:00 pm Tuesdays, 10:30 am Tuesdays, 4:00 pm Tuesdays, 10:30 am Mondays, Wednesdays & Smokehouse BBQ Brain Games Volleyball Flower Arranging Art History Saturdays, 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 11th, 11:30 am Thursdays, 10:00 am Wednesdays, 10:00 am Thursdays, 11:00 am Wednesdays, 11:00 am Bridge African American Museum Connect Trivia Tai Chi Painting With Bahram Great Musicians Wednesdays & Saturdays, 1:30 pm and Library Wednesday, April 18th, 1:00 pm Gatherings to promote fellowship Thursdays, 4:30 pm Thursdays, 10:30 am Fridays, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 1:00 pm Happy Hour and spiritual connection. Word Finder Exercise with Trainer Gardening Computer Class Thursdays, 3:30 pm Shirley Valentine at the Saturdays, 10:00 am Fridays, 10:30 am Saturdays, 2:30 pm Fridays, 4:00 pm Dominoes Lesher Center for the Arts Sunday, April 22nd, 2:00 pm Communion Saturdays, 11:30 am 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:00 pm Spring Drive: Tilden Regional Park Bible Study Wednesday, April 25th, 10:00 am Tuesdays, 1:00 pm Easter Brunch Movie Theater Community Profile Oakmont of Concord Sunday April 1st, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm 1401 Civic Court Join us for a delicious holiday brunch buffet Showings Daily We are pleased to introduce you to Jack, a charming Oakmont of Concord Concord, CA 94520 prepared by our exceptional culinary team. We'll 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm resident. Jack's greatest joy in life is making people laugh with his stories serve honey glazed ham and rosemary garlic lamb, and songs. We discovered his impressive vocal abilities at our talent 925-798-4004 with mouthwatering sides and decadent desserts. show last spring. Jack was born in the North Beach neighborhood in Afterwards, the Easter Bunny will join us and we’ll Resident Meetings San Francisco. He fondly refers to this area as "the heart of Italy." He is Please visit have an Easter Egg hunt for the residents and an active member of the Sons of Italy, the largest and oldest Italian oakmontofconcord.com their grandchildren. Celebrate with us! Activity Planning Meeting American fraternal organization in the United States. Reflecting on his to see a list of our Directors 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 pm professional life, he enjoyed learning many different trades. He worked on farms in the Central Valley and as a caddy at a country club. He was even a tug hand on a Culinary Meeting tugboat! Eventually he established himself at the Union 76 refinery, where he worked for over Night in Italy 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 pm Transportation Wednesday, April 18th, 5:30 pm 34 years. Jack was the first son in his family to marry a non-Italian and his wife was the first Resident Council Meeting in her family to marry a non-Mexican. They spent 48 blissful years together. Transportation available 7 days a Residents and guests are cordially invited to an 4th Tuesday, 2:00 pm evening in Italy. Enjoy Italian foods, lively Italian week. Doctor appointments by music and festive beverages. Buon appetito! reservation. Please see Concierge for more details. Stay up-to-date with Oakmont Senior Living! Our Facebook page has a wide variety of posts that feature senior lifestyle tips, helpful articles on care and wellness, as well as updates on our community. www.facebook.com/oakmontofconcord.