NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

by Jo Strausz Rosen

I hope everyone enjoyed a special gathering in honor of Thanksgiving. I felt lucky to host the annual holiday and spend time with family and friends. We discussed how fortunate we are to have each other in our lives. To smile, to laugh and to distract each other from disheartening news we hear daily.

JSL TO WINE & DINE DEC.12

JSL is spicing up the festive season with a taste of Spain. Sommelier Paula Hartson will present wine pairings with tapas prepared by our culinary team. Sample wines, enjoy a variety of tapas and make yourself comfortable in our newly renovated Hechtman dining room.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Jewish Senior Life

Hechtman II Apartments

6690 W. Maple Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Valet parking will be provided. Seating is limited.

Or call Beth at 248-592-5026

TTY# 711 or info@jslmi.org to reserve your space.

People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome.

A VISIT FROM

THE SCOUTS

This week, 27 kindergarten Girl Scouts from Hillel Day School, along with their parents, visited Fleischman Residence. They performed songs about Shabbat, brought cookies to share and after snack time, the Scouts and the residents created picture frames using art supplies. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful visit. We look forward to seeing them again.

PUMPKIN PARTY

Residents on the fourth floor of Oak Park’s Coville Apartments held a “Harvest Day Celebration" recently with donuts and apple cider. Volunteer Carole Goldstein Oppenheim set up arts and crafts using fall decorations and assisted the residents in making their own pumpkins using Styrofoam, flowers, and feathers. Administrator Mona Hansen-Hill led a discussion about memories of past fall celebrations.

A 'NO KIDDING' NOVEMBER FUN FACT

Competitive art used to be an Olympic sport. Between 1912 and 1948, the international sporting events awarded medals for music, painting, sculpture and architecture.

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

FRIENDS OF JSL

“Don’t Write Me Off!”

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the amazing anthology written by our residents. “Don’t Write Me Off!” copies are available in the boutique, on Amazon, and on our website. These stories cover a range of experiences from sky diving to a burning police car on the front lawn, but most show the grit and grace with which our writers live with the challenges of older adulthood. It’s by turns funny, sad, surprising, and very, very interesting. Also, it’s a great holiday gift!

Start Next Year with Us!

My new year’s resolution is going to be welcoming lots of lovely folks to Jewish Senior Life as volunteers. If your resolution is going to be having fun helping out and getting to know the residents here (or if you are a resident), we’re a perfect match! Call or email me (Beth) at

248-592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org or fill out our online volunteer form and I’ll call you!

Boutique

Toys, scarves, books, guy stuff, jewelry, stationary, stuffed animals, travel mugs, decorative soap dishes/soap, chanukiot, mezuzot, mittens, hats, coats, pants, tops, bibs, compacts, picture frames, purses, puzzles, and more! Come on in and support JSL by shopping!

AT HOME WORKOUT

Stretching Before Snoozing

This video focuses on bedtime stretches to help you get better sleep. For good health, getting adequate sleep is just as important as exercise and eating healthy food. Research shows that getting enough quality sleep at the right times is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

PIZZA POT PIE

If you love pizza, this dish is for you! Served in an untraditional way, and filled with a unique blend of vegetables, both adults and kids will be excited for dinner. Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables for the ones in the recipe.

FRIDAY FUNNY

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