April 2018 Oakmont Owl 955 Grand Avenue San Diego, CA 92109 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#374603792 - Chris Kasulka, President & CEO, Oakmont Management Group Featured April Excursions Pontoon Boat Ride We will head to Paradise Point, San Diego's Island Resort, for a beautiful lunch on the bay’s edge. Afterwards, we will embark on an exciting pontoon boat ride around Mission Bay. Engage your senses with the sights and sounds of the beautiful Pacific Ocean in the springtime. Join us! Saturday, April 14th, 12:30 pm Book your reservation with the concierge as space is limited. Kobey Swap Meet Friends make great neighbors and we want Shop the swap at San Diego’s best swap meet! Join us for a to thank you for each referral that you give picnic lunch, and a stroll through aisles and aisles of vintage items. us. For each friend that moves in and lives at Together we can find the best bargains and hidden treasures Oakmont for 90 days, we will thank you by in San Diego. You’re sure to find the perfect gift or a piece you’ve giving you a free month’s rent and making been looking for to liven up your new Oakmont home! you a member of our exclusive Oak Club. Saturday, April 21st, 11:30 am 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. Trivia Walking Club Flower Arranging This Week in History Bingo Lunch Bunch Dog Biscuit Baking Sundays, 4:00 pm Daily, 9:00 am Sundays, 1:00 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Mondays, 1:30 pm Saturday, April 7th, 11:30 am Tuesday, April 24th, 11:00 am Book Club Chair Yoga Watercolor Language Class Card Games Pontoon Boat Ride Deliver Dog Biscuits Mondays, 2:00 pm Sundays & Mondays, 10:00 am Mondays, 11:00 am Mondays, 2:00 pm Mondays, 4:00 pm Saturday, April 14th, 12:30 pm Saturday, April 28th, 12:30 pm Debate & Engage Wii Games Creative Crafts TED Talks Musical Performance Carlsbad Flower Fields Tuesdays, 4:30 pm Sundays, 3:00 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 pm Tuesdays, 4:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 18th, 11:00 am Current Events Discussion Chair Fitness Cooking Club Video Courses & Discussion Pampering Palooza Kobey Swap Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 2:00 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00 am 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3:00 pm Wednesdays, 4:00 pm 4th Friday, 11:00 am Saturday, April 21st, 11:30 am Connect Brain Games Water Aerobics Choral Group Adventure Travel Happy Hour Concert at The Library Fridays, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 10:30 am Fridays, 1:30 pm 4th Thursday, 2:00 pm Thursdays, 3:30 pm Sunday, April 22nd, 2:00 pm Gatherings to promote fellowship Puzzles & Crosswords Table Tennis Gardening Health Education Family Socials Out to the Movies and spiritual connection. Saturdays, 1:00 pm Mondays, 10:00 am Saturdays, 3:00 pm 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1:30 pm Sundays, 3:00 pm Saturday, April 28th, 1:15 pm Bible Study Wednesdays, 11:00 am Communion Thursdays, 1:30 pm Easter Brunch Movie Theater Community Profile Sunday, April 1st, 11:30 am Oakmont of Pacific Beach 955 Grand Avenue Spring has sprung! Celebrate the season with our Showings Daily Meet Michelle Gulden, our Business Office Director. Michelle was born in San Diego, CA 92109 first community brunch. Our talented culinary team 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Framingham, Massachusetts and spent her childhood in New England. She 858-373-9300 will prepare a fantastic meal to pair with a delicious received her Bachelors degree from Union College in upstate New York and then moved to Hawaii in search of warmer weather and beautiful beaches. mimosa. Join us! Resident Meetings She loved the island life, but decided to make a move to California to be Please visit closer to her family. Michelle says, “I attended a job fair on my birthday and oakmontofpacificbeach.com Movie Committee the best birthday present was getting the job offer to work for Oakmont to see a list of our Directors 1st Tuesday, 2:30 pm of Pacific Beach!” Michelle absolutely loves the ocean, and often goes “treasure hunting” Resident Council for sea glass and seashells at the beach. Michelle uses these treasures to make jewelry that she designs by hand. With over 15 years of jewelry making experience, she enjoys sharing her Salsa Classes 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 pm Transportation April 3rd & 17th, 11:00 am passion with our residents. Michelle loves encouraging their creativity and seeing the joy on Activity Planning their faces when they finish a beautiful new piece! Transportation available 7 days a Home Health Services will be hosting Salsa classes 3rd Tuesday, 2:30 pm every other Tuesday. The salsa dance has been one of week. Doctor appointments by the most popular dance genres in San Diego for reservation. Please see Concierge decades. Whether you are a beginner or have been for more details. Stay up-to-date with Oakmont Senior Living! dancing for years, you’re invited to join your Oakmont Our Facebook page has a wide variety of posts that feature senior lifestyle tips, friends as we spice up the afternoon with some helpful articles on care and wellness, as well as updates on our community. lessons from our good friend, Eduardo! www.facebook.com/oakmontofpacificbeach.