VILLAGE GAZETTE MAY May - Warmer Sunny Days! May is the month that introduces warmer sunny days. The warmer weather opens up the doors to more activities in our beautiful courtyards. May also brings ice cream and root beer float socials in the courtyard. This month we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special entertainment, wear your dancing shoes. We will pay a special tribute to our Moms on Mother s Day with a champagne brunch. Our menu will include chicken cordon bleu, beef loin top sirloin, white fish filet with lemon butter sauce, eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce, scalloped potatoes, savory rice pilaf and petite fresh vegetables. There will be assorted pies and cakes for dessert. Chilled champagne and sparkling apple cider will be served. The celebrations do not stop there! The month of May also brings a special holiday, Memorial Day. We want to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. We want to remember that they are the reason we are free. Our Chef Patrick will serve BBQ ribs, beef kosher hot dogs, potato salad, Cole slaw, macaroni salad, fresh cut fruit, corn bread and apple pie. Soft drinks will be served. Our outings this month will include Woody s Diner, breakfast at Green Street Café in Huntington Beach, Mario s Mexican Restaurant and the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Review the calendar and newsletter for details on dates and times.
MAY SPECIAL EVENTS Friday, May 5 th at 3:00 PM Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 5 th is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. We will celebrate with a special lunch that will include Chile rellenos, beef tacos served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream. The salad bar will be open and for dessert you will enjoy the wonderful flavors of tres leches cake. We will have entertainment and strawberry margaritas during Happy Hour. Please make sure you join us in the. Sunday, May 14 th, 11:30 & 12:30 1 st & 2 nd Seating Mother s Day Champagne Brunch Chef Patrick has prepared an exceptional lunch to honor our Mothers on this special day. You will be served chicken cordon bleu, beef loin top sirloin, white fish fillet with lemon Butter sauce, scalloped potatoes, savory rice pilaf, petite fresh vegetables, salad bar and an assortment of pies and cakes. To compliment your meal, you will have a choice between chilled champagne and apple cider. During your luncheon we will a have a pianist performing in the from 11:30 to 1:30. Please RSVP with the front desk if any guests will be joining you. Saturday, May 20 th at 2:00 PM PAWS Pet Therapy We will welcome our favorite four legged friends in the. Let s come and welcome them as they put smiles on our faces. Thanks to the Orange County SPCA for the continuing to make time for us. May Special Events Saturday, May 20 th at 3:30 PM Peanut Auction We ve been a little low on donations. If there is anything you no longer want, donate to activities and help make our peanut auction a success. If you have not joined us for our monthly peanut auction, here is your chance. It s time to bid on your favorite items. Join us as we auction off a variety of items during our monthly peanut auction. The wonderful thing is you only pay peanuts for your purchase! Thursday, May 25 th at 3:30 PM New Neighbors Meet and Greet Can you remember how you felt when you first moved into Carmel Village? You looked around and thought how on earth am I going to remember all these names? Well, here s a perfect opportunity to put faces to those names. Each month we have an afternoon social to welcome our new residents to Carmel Village. The new residents will introduce themselves and talk briefly about where they are from and family. Please take some time to introduce yourselves to them and welcome them to their new extended family at Carmel Village. Refreshments will be served. Saturday, May 27 th at 3:00 PM May Birthday Celebration Please join us in the as we celebrate our May birthdays. This is a great time to see who shares a birthday in the same month as you. And for those that do not have a birthday in May, this is a good time to enjoy the treats and socialize with your neighbors. Monday, May 29 th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM The Memorial Day holiday marks the beginning of summer fun, food and outdoor barbecues. Carmel Village is kicking off the beginning of Summer with a barbecue in the courtyard. Your menu will include BBQ ribs, beef kosher dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, fresh cut fruit, corn bread and apple pie for dessert. You have the choice of sitting in the dining room or outside under the tents. There will be entertainment during your meal. Please RSVP with the front desk if any guests will be joining you. Please check the full calendar inside this month s newsletter for even more events and programs.
A GUIDE TO THIS MONTH S OUTINGS Monday s, May 1 st and 15 th at 11:30 AM In-N-Out Burger Mondays We are kicking off the month of May by going to one on the best burger places in town, In-N-Out burgers. It s one of the resident s favorite spots and we are going twice this month. If you ve never been to an In-N-Out or you haven t been there is a while, you are going to want to make sure a spot on the bus is saved for you. Make sure you sign up at the front desk. Friday, May 5 th at 12:30 PM Mario s Mexican Restaurant in Huntington Beach What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo then to have a good Mexican meal. Please join us for as we indulge in authentic fine dining and you can top it off with a nice ice cold drink. Saturday, May 6 th at 10:00 AM Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. The museum is located in the city s rapidly developing East Village Arts District. Between 1913 and 1918 the site that the museum now occupies was the home of the Balboa Amusement Producing Company, then the World s most productive and innovative silent film studio. Built in the late 1920s, after the film studios were gone, the building then served as a senior health center for fifteen years. The high vaulted ceilings and beautiful wooden floors were perfectly suited for the Museum of Latin American Art. The Latin American Art Museum expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American art through Collection, ground breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs and engaging cultural events. Cost: $ 7.00 Friday, May 12 th at 12:30 PM Cheesecake Factory in Huntington Beach Please join us as we head out to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch. They offer lunch specials that include soups, salads, chicken dishes and sandwiches, but leave room for dessert. They offer over 30 different cheesecakes. Please make sure you sign up at the front desk. Thursday, May 18 th at 4:00 PM Woody s Diner for Dinner Woody s Diner in Huntington Beach offers a variety of soups, sandwiches, burgers and specialty plates that will satisfy your hunger on a warm sunny afternoon. They also offer shakes and specialty ice cream desserts which include the best root beer floats in town. The nice ride over to Woody s and the wonderful food and conversation will bring you back again and again. Please sign up at the front desk. May Out and About Friday, May 19 th at 8:00 AM Green Street Café in Huntington Beach Green Street Café will cook up some of your favorite breakfast items, pancakes, waffles, French toast and bacon and eggs. They also offer eggs benedict, hash browns and country potatoes. You will also have the option to build your own breakfast with specialty burritos and omelettes. Enjoy a breakfast out with your neighbors and a hot cup of coffee. money for lunch Monday, May 22 nd at 9:00 AM Carmel Village Trip to Valley View Casino Calling all gamblers. Here s a perfect opportunity to put your skills to the test and join our Carmel Village casino bus trip. The bus will leave in the morning and back by dinner. You will enjoy the fun of playing the slot machine or sitting at a table and playing poker. Then take a break and enjoy a hot lunch before heading back to Carmel Village. money for gambling and lunch Thursday, May 25 th at 4:00 PM Men s Early Dinner Outing Black Angus Calling all men. Please join us for a nice afternoon out with the guys. This month we are heading out to have an early dinner at Black Angus Restaurant in Fountain Valley on Brookhurst. Enjoy the time out with just the guys. Friday, May 26 th at 12:30 PM Women s Lunch Outing Surf City Fish Grill Ladies, please join us for some good food and great conversation with your female neighbors from Carmel Village. Please make sure you sign up at the front desk.
Meeting Schedule Meetings are open to all residents and are a great way to stay informed about Carmel Village and our May activities and events. ACTIVITIES MEETING Hosted by Activities Thursday, May 4 th at 3:30 PM Theater Room FOOD 4 THOUGHT MEETING Hosted by: Chef Patrick, Food Service Director Tuesday, May 9 th at 10:00 AM New Neighbors Meet and Greet Come out and meet our new neighbors at our next New Resident Meet and Greet Social on Thursday, May 25 th at 3:30 P.M. in the Welcome! Celebrate! RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING Hosted by: Barbara Scruggs, President Wednesday, May 17 th at 1:30 PM Theater Room VILLAGE MEETING Hosted by: Cash Benton, Executive Director Tuesday, May 30 th at 3:30 PM Resident Birthdays George Milton Patricia Laura Ann Patricia Dorothy Lillian Mary Anne Angelina Kathleen Irene Betty Dorathea William Lavonne Todd Barbara May 3 rd May 3 rd May 4 th May 4 th May 5 th May 5 th May 7 th May 7 th May 8 th May 9 th May 9 th May 13 th May 13 th May 16 th May 20 th May 20 th May 23 rd May 23 rd May 30 th Look for these NEW activities on the MAY calendar! NEW ACTIVITIES: Root Beer Floats in the Courtyard Reminiscing in the Garden Ice Cream Socials Spelling Bee Gardening Brain Teasers Paper Flower Craft and Mother s Day Craft SPECIAL EVENTS: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Mother's Day Brunch OUTINGS IN MAY: In-N-Out Burger Mondays Woody s Diner for Dinner Breakfast at Green Street Café in Huntington Beach Mario s Mexican Restaurant Cheesecake Factory for Lunch Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach Women s Luncheon at Surf City Fish Grill Men s Dinner at Black Angus Restaurant This month s Resident Birthday Celebration is Saturday, May 27 th at 3:00 PM. in the
Carmel Village Transportation Guide Times shown for transportation are starting and ending times. Please be sure to schedule your transportation so that you can arrive 1/2 hour after starting times and you are ready for pick up 1/2 hour before ending times. CHURCH RIDES: SUNDAY 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Church rides are provided to any church within a six mile radius. The sign up sheet is in the Transportation Book at the front desk. Please indicate the time your church services starts and ends. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS: Carmel Village provides transportation to and from any medical appointments. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for any medical appointments within a six (6) mile radius. WEDNESDAYS ONLY FROM 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon within a twelve (12) mile radius. Doctor forms are located by the front desk. Please complete the forms and drop it in the brown medical appointment box. The driver will contact you prior to your appointment to let you know what time to meet her in the front lobby. Please make sure the appointment slips are completed 48 hours prior to your appointment. We ask that you call the front desk at (714) 962-6667 when you are ready for pick-up from the appointment. Please do not call the driver directly on the drivers cell phone as the driver is unable to take calls when the bus is in transport. SHOPPING: WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Shopping at Ralphs, Rite Aid and the Post Office Whether you want to spend time at any of the shops in the area or get some stamps to send a friend a card, this is the time to take care of those errands. FRIDAYS AT 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Shopping at Walmart, Target, Trader Joe s or 99 Cent Store, Barber Shop and Bank Runs Sign up for your favorite shopping destination. This is a great time to head out to the stores or bank to take care of your shopping needs. The bus will drop you off and come around to pick you up in about an hour. Save the last Friday of each month to shop at the Westminster Mall as our shopping destination. MAY HEALTH AND WELLNESS May Health & Wellness Sunday through Saturday Exercise Programs Go4Life is an exercise program that focuses on 4 types of exercise: Endurance, Strength, Balance and Flexibility. Go4Life is endorsed by the National Institute of Aging due to the beneficial effects it has on older adults. Our focus is preventing falls. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30 PM Balance & Mobility Class with Christine Christine is a certified instructor that focuses on improving balance and range of motion. Balance exercises help prevent falls which is a common problem in older adults. Christina incorporates music and ball exercise into her exercise program. Wednesday, May 3 rd, 10 th and 17 th at 10:45 AM Chair Pilates with Jillian Jillian Hardwick is a certified Pilates Instructor that focuses on maximizing your strength and wellness. Pilates is similar to yoga but emphasizes on developing strength, muscular endurance, coordination and good posture with a lower chance of injury than with other forms of exercise. Maximize your strength and wellness with this low impact class. Friday, May 5 th and 19 th at 9:30 AM Zumba Exercise with Michelle Exercise to music by joining certified instructor Michelle Cooper s Gold Zumba Class. Although Zumba is known to be a fast paced exercise, Michelle has transformed it into a fun class that will have you moving to the right rhythm. Salon Jolie HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday - Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (714) 965-0600 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!
Carmel Village Retirement Community 17077 San Mateo Street Fountain Valley, CA. 92708 (714) 962-6667 www.carmelvillage.com RCFE LICENSE #306001861 Your Management Team Executive Director Cash Benton Sales Director Christine Tomlinson Food Service Director Chef Patrick Montana Focus Care Director Chris Redmond Plant Operations Director Alfonso Cerda Assisted Living Director Nicole Ayala Resident Service Coordinator Irene Cobian Activity Director Rose Street Other Things You Might Want To Know About Us Carmel Village Retirement Community is licensed as a residential care facility for the elderly. As a licensed community, we are able to provide assisted living, which means we provide a full range of services including meals, utilities, housekeeping, activities, and transportation. And, for those needing a little extra assistance, our dedicated care staff is close at hand. We are a privately owned senior residence committed to providing residents and their families a home-like and friendly atmosphere in attractive and well-maintained surroundings. If you have any questions about our amenities and services, we hope you will give us a call today.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY May Activities Calendar ROOT BEER FLOAT MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH SPELLING BEE REMINISCING IN THE GARDEN IN-N-OUT BURGER MONDAYS CRAFTY CORNER - MOTHER S DAY CRAFT IN-N-OUT BURGER MONDAYS CARMEL VILLAGE TRIP TO VALLEY VIEW CASINO REMINISCING IN THE GARDEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 ROOT BEER FLOAT PAINTING & SKETCHING WITH TERRY AND SUZY BRAIN TEASERS TRIVIA KOZY KITCHEN MIXED BERRY SHAKE SPELLING BEE RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING IN THE TR GOSPEL SINGING WITH SAM PARSONS REMINISCING IN THE GARDEN NATIONAL PET DAY SPELLING BEE NEW RESIDENT MEET AND GREET NEW ACTIVITIES FOR MAY Root Beer Float Social in the Courtyard Reminiscing in the Garden Ice Cream Socials Spelling Bee Gardening Kozy Kitchen - Peanut Butter and Bananas on Toast Kozy Kitchen - Make Your Own Healthy Snack Brain Teasers - Trivia Crafty Corner - Floral Tea Cups CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION HAPPY HOUR WITH GEORGE ROSSI 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:00 Morning Exercise 10:30 Rummikub 11:00 Current Events -Reading the Newspaper in the Library 1:30 Church Service 2:30 Mahjong 2:30 Root Beer Float Social in the Courtyard 3:30 Skip Bo Card Game 3:30 Word Scrabble Board Game 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:00 Morning Exercise 11:00 Current Events -Reading the Newspaper in the Library Mother's Day Brunch - 1 st and 2 nd Seating 11:30 & 12:30 1:30 Church Service 2:30 Gardening 3:30 Beginner s Rummikub HAPPY HOUR WITH DARVY TRAYLOR 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9:00 Morning Exercise 10:30 Rummikub 11:00 Current Events -Reading the Newspaper in the Library 2:30 Spelling Bee Social 3:30 Brain Teasers MEMORIAL DAY ICE CREAM 28 29 30 31 9:30 Morning Exercise 10:00 Catholic Mass 11:00 Current Events 1:30 Church Service 2:30 Word Search Game 3:30 Reminiscing in the Garden 11:30 In-N-Out Burger Mondays 1:30 The Foot Doctor 2:30 Bingo 3:30 Spelling Bee Social 4:00 Brain Teasers Trivia 2:30 Crafty Corner - Mother's Day Craft 4:00 Walking Club 11:30 In-N-Out Burger Mondays 2:30 Bingo 2:30 Skip Bo Card Game 3:30 Finishing Words - Healthy Brain Social 9:00 Carmel Village Trip to Valley View Casino 11:30 Skip Bo Card Game 2:30 Kozy Kitchen - Make Your Own Healthy Snack 3:30 Beginner's Rummikub 3:30 Root Beer Floats Social in the Courtyard BARBECUE 11:30 11:30 & 12:30 Skip Bo Card Game 2:30 Skip Bo Card Game 3:30 Walking Club 4:00 Rummikub 11:00 Kinect Bowling 12:30 Room Visits w/rose 2:00 Dementia Lecture in the 3:00 Painting and Sketching with Terry and Suzy 3:30 Reminiscing in the Garden 10:00 Food 4 Thought with the Chef Patrick 10:30 Memory Games 11:00 Kinect Bowling 12:30 Room Visits w/rose 2:30 Root Beer Floats Social in the Courtyard 3:00 Quilling/Card Making w/brigitte 3:30 Brain Teaser Trivia 11:30 Skip Bo Card Game 11:30 Rummikub 2:00 Kinect Bowling 2:30 Crafty Corner - Floral Tea Cups 3:00 Painting and Sketching with Terry and Suzy 3:30 Spelling Bee Social 11:30 Skip Bo Card Game 2:30 Ice Cream Social in the Garden 3:00 Beading w/ Brigitte 4:00 Brain Teasers - Trivia 11:30 Beginner's Rummikub 2:30 Ice Cream Social 3:30 Village Meeting 4:00 Walking Club 10:45 Chair Pilates with Jillian 2:30 Kozy Kitchen - Mixed Berry Shake 10:45 Chair Pilates with Jillian 2:30 Spelling Bee Social 10:00 Mahjong 10:45 Chair Pilates with Jillian 11:00 Skip Bo 11:15 Scrabble Board Game 1 1:30 Resident Council Meeting in the TR 2:30 Bingo 10:00 Gospel Singing with Sam Parsons 10:30 Rummikub 11:30 Skip Bo 2:30 Word Puzzle VILLAGE MEETING 11:00 Kinect Bowling 11:30 Skip Bo 1:30 National Senior Health & Fitness Day - Tanya Brown 2:30 Spelling Bee Social 10:30 Spanish Class with Santos 11:30 New Resident Welcome Luncheon 2:30 Reminiscing in the Garden 3:30 Resident Activities Meeting with Rose 10:00 CCF Church Bible Study 10:30 Spanish Class w/santos 11:00 Skip Bo 11:00 Crafty Corner 1:30 Room Visits w/rose 2:30 Kinect Bowling 2:30 Rosary in the Fitness Room 2:30 National Pet Day Social in the Courtyard 3:30 Walking Club 4:00 Brain Teasers - Trivia 10:00 CCF Church Bible Study 10:30 Spanish Class w/santos 11:30 New Resident Welcome Luncheon 1:30 Room Visits w/rose 2:30 Rosary in the Fitness Room 2:30 Water Colors with Bill 3:30 Spelling Bee Social 4:00 Woody's Diner for an Early Dinner 10:00 CCF Church Bible Study 10:30 Spanish Class w/santos 2:30 Kinect Bowling 2:30 Rosary in the Fitness Room 3:30 New Resident Meet and Greet Social 4:00 Men's Dinner Outing - Black Angus 9:30 Zumba Gold Exercise with Michelle 10:00 Memory Games 10:30 Bingo 12:30 Mario's Mexican Restaurant in Huntington Beach 1:30 Let's Travel to Mexico 3:00 Happy Hour with Roy 4:00 Walking Club 10:30 The History Lady 11:00 Walking Club 12:30 Cheesecake Factory for Lunch 1:30 Room Visits w/rose 1:30 Blankets of Hope 2:00 Shabbat Service in the 3:00 Happy Hour with George Rossi 8:00 Breakfast at Green Street Café in Huntington Beach 9:30 Zumba Gold Exercise with Michelle 1:30 Blankets of Hope 3:00 Happy Hour with Darvy Traylor HAPPY HOUR WITH SINGING GOOD TIMERS 9:30 Go 4 Life Exercise 12:30 Women's Lunch Outing - Huntington Beach Surf City Fish Grill 1:30 Blankets of Hope 2:30 How Many Words in a Word 3:00 Happy Hour with Singing Good Timers OUTINGS In-N-Out Burger Monday's Woody's Diner for Dinner Breakfast at Green Street Café in Huntington Beach Mario's Mexican Restaurant in Huntington Beach Cheesecake Factory for Lunch Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach Women's Luncheon - Surf City Fish Grill in Huntington Beach Men's Early Dinner - Black Angus Restaurant ICE CREAM IN THE COURTYARD 9:30 Morning Exercise 11:00 Gardening 11:30 Rummikub 2:30 Ice Cream Social in the Courtyard 4:00 Skip Bo Card Game 4:00 Trivia NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY 10:00 Scenic Drive 11:00 Caring for our Garden 2:30 Floral Arranging 3:00 Scenic Drive 3:00 National Apple Pie Day 3:30 Finishing the Word Trivia 4:30 Word Scrabble Board Game PAWS PET THERAPY 10:00 Scenic Drive 11:00 Caring for our Garden 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:00 PAWS Pet Therapy 3:30 Peanut Auction MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART IN LONG BEACH 10:00 Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach 11:00 Floral Arranging 2:00 Scenic Drive 2:30 Caring for our Garden 3:00 Resident May Birthday Celebration 4:00 Word Search EVENTS Cinco de Mayo Celebration Mother's Day Brunch Carmel Village Calendar - May 2017