February 2018 Oakmont Owl 917 Thornton Way San Jose, CA 95128 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. Oakmont Senior Living Awards Spotlight We are proud to announce that Oakmont of Fresno has been selected for Caring.com’s Caring Star Award for the third year in a row! This award recognizes the top senior living communities in the nation, based on excellent consumer ratings and reviews. Congratulations to Oakmont of Fresno for receiving high praise in reviews on Caring.com and standing out among the best in the nation! In addition, the following communities were selected for Senior Advisor’s 2018 Top-Rated Senior Care Providers Award: Oakmont of Capriana, Oakmont of Carmichael, Oakmont of Chino Hills, Oakmont of Escondido Hills, Oakmont of Redding, Oakmont of Roseville and Oakmont of San Antonio Heights. These communities were recognized for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families. The award places winners in the top one percent of senior care providers in the country. We receive these prestigious awards based on reviews from residents and families. If you would like to support your community in being selected for these recognitions, please see your Marketing Department for more information. RCFE #435202551 –The Oakmont Senior Living Family Featured February Excursions Cartoon Art Museum Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime, to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comics. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. This will be a fun day full of animation - join us! Wednesday, February 7th, 10:00 am Book your reservation with the concierge as space is limited. Visit to Niles Canyon Friends make great neighbors and we want Niles Canyon is a canyon in the San Francisco Bay Area formed to thank you for each referral that you give by Alameda Creek, known for its railroad and movie history. us. For each friend that moves in and lives at The canyon is largely in an unincorporated area of Alameda Oakmont for 90 days, we will thank you by County, while the western portion of the canyon lies within the giving you a free month’s rent and making city limits of Fremont and Union City. Join us as we take a walk you a member of our exclusive Oak Club. through this historic town. Please sign up at the Concierge desk. Wednesday, February 28th, 11:00 am Contact the Marketing Department to learn more about this wonderful program! Book your reservation with the concierge as space is limited. Oakmont Activities Core Elements February 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. Brain Games Walking Club Needlecrafts Adventure Travel Family Socials Cartoon Art Museum Making Blankets for Youth Sundays, 10:30 am Sundays, 1:30 pm Mondays, 9:30 am Mondays, 1:00 pm Sundays, 3:00 pm Wednesday, February 7th, 10:00 am Thursday, February 8th, 1:00 pm Trivia Chair Yoga Ceramics Ted Talks Wii Bowling Visit to Vasona Lake Arts & Crafts with Local School Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:15 pm Mondays, 10:00 am 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 am Tuesdays, 1:00 pm Mondays & Thursdays, 2:00 pm Friday, February 9th, 1:00 pm Saturday, February 17th, 3:00 pm Puzzles & Crosswords Light Weightlifting Creative Crafts Documentaries Table Top Games Lunch at Big Ed's Buzzard BBQ Tuesdays, 11:00 am Tuesdays, 10:00 am Wednesdays, 3:30 pm Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Wednesdays, 3:00 pm Friday, February 16th, 1:00 pm Word Games Balance Exercises Creative Writing Health Education Card Games Fujitsu Planetarium Saturdays, 11:00 am Wednesdays, 10:00 am 1st Thursday, 3:00 pm Thursdays, 4:00 pm Thursdays, 11:00 pm Wednesday, February 21st, 10:30 am Connect Current Events Stretch & Flex Art Class This Week in History Happy Hour Visit to Old Almaden Valley Gatherings to promote fellowship Fridays, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 10:00 am Fridays, 11:00 am Fridays, 10:30 am Fridays, 3:00 pm Saturday, February 24th, 1:00 pm and spiritual connection. Bridge Chair Volleyball Gardening Club Enhance Your Memory Bingo Visit to Niles Canyon Wednesdays, 3:00 pm Saturdays, 10:00 am Thursdays, 1:30 pm Saturdays, 1:30 pm Saturdays, 2:30 pm Wednesday, February 28th, 11:00 am Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30 am Church Services Sundays, 9:00 am Movie Theater Community Profile Cupid's Brunch Oakmont of San Jose Wednesday, February 14th, 11:00 am Showings Daily Nate was one of the first residents to move into Oakmont of 917 Thornton Way Join us for this special holiday brunch to celebrate 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm San Jose when we opened last October. Nate was born in San Jose, CA 95128 Valentine’s Day! We'll have festive decor, strawberry Toccoa, a small town in Georgia, and grew up in North and 408-371-7100 mimosas and delicious food for all to enjoy. South Carolina. Nate always had a desire to travel, so when Kindly RSVP by February 9th. Resident Meetings he was 17 years old, he joined the Navy. This led to a 20-year Please visit career that allowed him to travel all over the world. When he oakmontofsanjose.com Activity Planning was discharged from the Navy, he relocated to Vallejo. In his to see a list of our Directors 1st Friday, 11:00 am free time, he visits with his four wonderful children - two sons Resident Council and two daughters. He also enjoys playing games like Rummikub Super Bowl 52 Party 3rd Friday, 11:00 am and watching sports. Nate is happy, friendly and loving - we are Transportation Sunday, February 4th, 3:00 pm grateful to call him a resident at Oakmont of San Jose! Transportation available 7 days a Ready to enjoy an afternoon of football? You're invited to our Super Bowl Party, which will take place in the week. Doctor appointments by movie theater. We'll cheer for our favorite team while reservation. Please see Concierge for more details. we watch the game on the big screen and enjoy Stay up-to-date with Oakmont Senior Living! drinks and game day fare prepared by our culinary Our Facebook page has a wide variety of posts that feature senior lifestyle tips, team. Grab your jersey and meet us there! helpful articles on care and wellness, as well as updates on our community. Kindly RSVP by as space is limited. www.facebook.com/oakmontofsanjose.