500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308 Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove February 2016 Our Team: Maureen Chippas Executive Director (847) 537-5000 x102 [email protected]Maria Paquit Dir. of Resident Care Services (847) 537-5000 x109 [email protected]Felix Lopez Building Engineer (847) 537-5000 x105 Michael Sahade Chef Manager (847) 537-5000 x106 Lori Walocha Activity Program Coordinator (847) 537-5000 x104 [email protected]Christine Blanchard Memory Program Coordinator (847) 537-5000 x112 [email protected]Rosemary Steinberg Human Resources Coordinator (847) 537-5000 x103 Debra Lapin Susan Kocanda Community Relations (847) 537-5000 x123 [email protected](847) 537-5000 x108 [email protected]Dear Friends, As we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month; I am sending you all warm thoughts and sharing with you the Varon love story. Al Varon was born in Chicago, he was the middle child. It was written in the stars that Essie was to be his wife. She was also born in Chicago, she was number 10 of 11 children. When Al was 23, he was out of the service, and had been stationed in Germany. He found himself the leader of a group within the Sephardic Jewish League. Essie was 18 and a member. Al was smitten, asked Essie for a date, and took her to a birthday party. However their first date, October 23rd, did not go well. Essie said, “it was an older crowd, they were drinking, smoking and telling naughty jokes.” Al and a friend of his drove Essie home after the party. His friend told him, your date did not have a good time. Al called Essie and told her he wanted to make it up to her and take her out again. Essie declined, saying she had finals, which was a little white lie. Essie’s next move was brilliant. Essie put Al in touch with her sister’s girlfriend Sally who would enjoy a party with a drink, a smoke and naughty joke. Al took Sally out, but wasn’t happy. As Al said, when he met Essie he felt there was an immediate chemistry between them. So Al tried again, Essie tried to decline citing those finals again, but she and Al had a great second date. Now Al wants to propose, so he had Essie try on a cigar band wrapper as a ring. Al said to her, “just for fun, try it on, let’s pretend it is a real ring.” Then he took that wrapper and went to Carson Pirie Scott and bought an engagement ring for $238. One night, after work, he took Essie out and says, “hey, try on the paper ring for fun.” Essie agreed and Al went into the glove compartment and put the real ring on her finger. Essie told me she was surprised, numb and then worried her parents would say she was too young. (Front Cover Story Continued on Page 6) Al & Essie’s wedding photo
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500 McHenry Road • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • Phone 847-537-5000 • Fax 847-537-5308
this month; I am sending you allwarm thoughts and sharing withyou the Varon love story. Al Varonwas born in Chicago, he was themiddle child. It was written in thestars that Essie was to be his wife.She was also born in Chicago, shewas number 10 of 11 children.
When Al was 23, he was out ofthe service, and had beenstationed in Germany. He foundhimself the leader of a groupwithin the Sephardic JewishLeague. Essie was 18 and amember. Al was smitten, askedEssie for a date, and took her to abirthday party. However their firstdate, October 23rd, did not gowell. Essie said, “it was an oldercrowd, they were drinking,smoking and telling naughtyjokes.” Al and a friend of his droveEssie home after the party. Hisfriend told him, your date did nothave a good time. Al called Essieand told her he wanted to make itup to her and take her out again.Essie declined, saying she hadfinals, which was a little white lie.Essie’s next move was brilliant.Essie put Al in touch with hersister’s girlfriend Sally who wouldenjoy a party with a drink, asmoke and naughty joke. Al tookSally out, but wasn’t happy. As Alsaid, when he met Essie he felt
there was an immediate chemistrybetween them. So Al tried again,Essie tried to decline citing thosefinals again, but she and Al had agreat second date.
Now Al wants to propose, so hehad Essie try on a cigar bandwrapper as a ring. Al said to her,“just for fun, try it on, let’s pretendit is a real ring.” Then he took thatwrapper and went to Carson PirieScott and bought an engagementring for $238. One night, afterwork, he took Essie out and says,“hey, try on the paper ring forfun.” Essie agreed and Al wentinto the glove compartment andput the real ring on her finger.Essie told me she was surprised,numb and then worried herparents would say she was tooyoung. (Front Cover StoryContinued on Page 6)
Al & Essie’s wedding photo
February BirthdaysResident Birthdays
02/05 Darlene C. - 12902/07 Chuck B. - 24202/09 Arden S. - 33102/13 Dorothy B. - 11002/13 Barbara S. - 13102/14 Alice G. - 23402/21 Shirley G. - 11902/21 Barney Y. - 22802/24 Clarel S. - 22002/26 Evy G. - 130
Staff Birthdays02/03 Syed A.02/04 Antonio P.02/04 Ashley L.02/09 Pam O.02/11 Chewy X.02/11 Barb W.0216 Christine J.02/22 Susan B.02/22 Lori W.02/26 Doug A.
Staff Anniversaries5 YEARS Peggy G.3 YEARS Eileen M.3 YEARS Erwin V.
Circle of FriendsPhysical exercise and
movement is a very importantpart of the day for our Circle ofFriends and is incorporated intothe day once in the morning andonce in the afternoon to promotebrain fitness. Evidence has shownthat of all the domains of mentalfitness, physical activity is themost beneficial for buildingcognitive reserve. Here you seeCircle 2 starting their day with avigorous round of exercises to gettheir bodies and minds active forthe day.
Neighborhood NewsThe Neighborhood has begun
to incorporate a live musicsing-along every Friday afternoondirectly following Shabbatservices. Gina has created asongbook for our residents tofollow along to familiar andclassic songs while she plays thepiano to enhance the experience.The residents have really enjoyedthe two opportunities for thisprogram they have had thus far.We will continue this program aslong as the residents are enjoyingand participating.
Ginka Angelova
January Employee of the MonthGinka works as a p.m. Pal and is our January
Employee of the Month. She is one of thosesuperstars who flies under the radar. Ginka isconsistently a kind, compassionate, andefficient Pal! She is very reassuring andcomforting toward others. Often, if someone isreturning back from the hospital the dischargewill be in the late afternoon or evening. It isGinka’s sweet natured demeanor that welcomesour residents home. Ginka is a mother hen, shemakes it her priority to know what her residentsneed and makes it happen.
The Residents GaveThanks to the Staff!
Our residents all worked veryhard to create 90 snowmen pentops. The residents wanted to dosomething for all the Belmontstaff for the holidays. It’s been funseeing them use them!
This is the holiday card & gift that theresidents created for everyone!
Chuck, Joan, & Rochelle mademany!
Ellie & Al worked hard too!
Ray had FUN making the gifts!
Red Hat Ladies......were at it again! They
decorated 90 note cards for acommunity service project! Thenote cards get attached to the“cookie bags” that are given toour tours.
Feb. HappeningsLunch Bunch
02/05: Ditka’s02/12: Philly G’s02/19: Cooper’s Hawk02/26: Order In From
Lou Malnati’s
Special Events02/01 Steven Frenzel: “Beat
The Winter Blues”02/02 “Keep Your Brain Fit”02/03 Wii Tournament Begins02/08 Chinese Tea Ceremony02/09 Tim Wilsey: Mardi Gras02/10 Memorial Service02/11 John Boda Presents02/12 Valentine Bingo Party02/16 Welcome Lunch02/17 Paxxon Talk02/18 Chgo. Symphony Outing02/23 Resident Council02/24 Read At The School02/29 Movie Outing
Entertainment02/03 Alex Talbott02/07 Randy Walker02/10 Jae Wilkins02/14 Gina Nunez02/17 John Boda02/21 Luke Lucky02/24 Chris Colletti02/28 Dennis Koppo
February 2016TH Town Hall CL Center for LearningFP Front Parlor COF & AL Residents InvitedL Library COF Residents
2610:00 TH Exercise10:30 FP Current Events11:00 O Lunch Bunch Order In
From Lou Malnati’s Pizza1:30 L Shabbat2:30 TH Pokeno3:30 FP Trivia6:00 FP Games With Nancy
2710:00 FP Exercise10:30 FP Blackjack/Poker10:30 O Scenic Drive
1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Bingo3:15 FP Sorry! Game6:00 FP Board Games
289:00 O St. Mary’s Church9:30 Communion
10:00 FP News & Views2:00 FP Entertainment With
Dennis Koppo6:00 FP Giant Crossword Puzzles
2910:00 TH Exercise10:30 TH Think Tank1:30 O Movie day!3:15 FP “Laughter Is the BEST
Medicine”6:00 FP Crossword Puzzles
Resident CommitteesPresident: Bart Tasca
Vice-President: Irv Reiner
The Resident Councilmeetings are held on the lastTuesday of the month at10:30 a.m., in the Town Hall.The Resident Council officersencourage everyone to attend. Ifyou would like to speak withone of the above members,please ask for their numbers atthe concierge desk. The nextmeeting will be Feb. 23.
TransportationSchedule
Sunday: 9 a.m.Church
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Neighborhood Outing
Monday: 11 a.m.Circle of Friends Outing
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.Jewel or Walgreens
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Doctors’ Appointments
Friday: 11 a.m.Assisted Living Outing
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.Scenic Drive
Happy
Day
Cover Story Continued:Essie went home and woke up
her parents. Her parents loved Aland a year later on October 23rd,1949, they were married.
Years earlier, Al’s parents wentto the wedding of Essie’s oldersister. When Al’s mother camehome, she told him, I found a girlfor you and she meant Essie. Atthe time Al had plenty ofgirlfriends and did not pursue it;but when he met Essie he wassmitten. I asked Essie what drewher to Al? She said she admiredhis caring and compassion forothers. Al admired Essie’s strongvalues regarding family.
They both love to golf andbowl. They both love people;through the South Shore Templethey socialized and took part invariety shows for thecongregation. Al sang and Essiewas the announcer for the show;they rehearsed with the troupe
two to three times a week.They had five daughters Shari,
Rhonda, Susie, Vicki, and Amy.They have 11 grandchildren and3-great grandchildren. Al and hisfather started their own company -Crown Metal. Al and Essietraveled; if it was warm and theywere together, they were happy.But their greatest joy is seeingtheir family grow from this lovestory; which Al’s mother predictedyears ago. Their secret to success?Never go to bed angry. Essie said,kiss and make up, you will behappier in the morning!-Maureen
Happy and Healthy 2016!There was a full house for our
New Year’s Eve Party! We enjoyeddelicious appetizers, champagne,and even a symbolic chocolateéclair to ring in a “sweet” year!After we learned some New Yearhistory, answered some New Yeartrivia, and shared some funresolution poems and quotes, thegold Belmont Ball began to drop:"10.9.8... Happy New Year!” Ourgroup made lots of noise withtheir noisemakers. We thenwished everyone a healthy NewYear. We were fortunate to haveGina Nunez entertain us and endthe festivities.
Isabelle & Babe were our 1st guests!
Chuck & Sophia made some noise!
Elaine & Rochelle also rang in 2016!
10, 9, 8...the ball is dropping!
Violet (above) and Mala (below)enjoyed their New Year kiss!
Joyce & Joe were ALL smiles!
Myrna, Nancy, & Shirley had FUN!
Al & Essie enjoyed ringing in 2016!
Will & his daughter, Kay had FUN!
Richard & Barb shared well wishes!
Sharon & Bob made a toast!
Noreen & Marcela looked festive!
Belmont Village Scene
Wii Bowling Winners! (Hilda was awinner but is not pictured)
Estelle getting a “well wish kiss”!
Barney, Joan, Emma, Ellie R., Isabelle& Elaine S. enjoyed reading to the 4& 5 year old children at Hawthorne
School!
Lori & Isabelle were “twins!” Bart was helping Joyce look upsomething on the computer!
Joan & Gladys made some reallyattractive note cards for the “cookie