NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

SARA BERMAN’S CLOSET

By Jo Strausz Rosen

On a recent escape to Sarasota, I visited the Sarasota Museum of Art and took time to experience the creative exhibits. One that touched me deeply is a traveling exhibit by author and artist, Maira Kalman and curated by her son Alex Kalman who documented their mother’s (grandmother’s) life story from her journey to America from Belarus. In this touching and loving homage to the unbreakable family matriarch, we learn about Sara’s life and can think about what makes a life worthwhile and what is the importance of documenting family history, no matter how hard the story is.

Celebrate and join the entire community at the 20^th annual fundraiser for the Program for Holocaust Survivors & Families. This essential fundraiser generates a year of support groups, counseling, Café Europa, wellness calls, special holiday programs and the Portraits of Honor Oral History Exhibit and Photo Gallery at the Zekelman Holocaust Center. portraitsofhonor.org.

A special concert and dessert reception will be held at Congregation Beth Ahm on Sunday, March 26^th 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The benefit concert featuring Neil Alexander and his Klezmer Fusion Band will honor Detroit area Survivors. Register and donate: jslmi.org/phsf-fundraiser For those unable to attend, there will be a virtual option. For more information contact Dr. Charles Silow 248-592-5030

csilow@jslmi.org.

JSL HAPPENINGS

LITTLE BARKS IN

OAK PARK

Once per month, the Guiding Eye dog breeder visits Coville Apartments residents in Oak Park. This past week, residents enjoyed seven-week old Jesse.

BOOK CLUB & CONVO

Monthly meetings with West Bloomfield Township Public Library Community Engagement Librarian, Emily Tobin, MLIS, brings the bookworms together at Hechtman and Meer. Ms. Tobin brings a collection of different genres of books for the residents, always paying attention to their wordy wishes and wants.

"I look forward to my monthly visits with the residents and bringing them books," Tobin said. "I consider myself lucky to get to know each of them and what they like to read and to bring what interests them."

Recently, Tobin started a book club at Hechtman and Meer as well and assists residents with any technology issues, such as loading e-books on a device or setting up an account through the library to do so.

Books offer everyone the opportunity to travel without leaving the comfort of our armchairs. “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” -Groucho Marx

IRISH DAY SHENANIGANS

JSL celebrates Irish Day shenanigans with green bagels and good music from D&A duo!

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

Celebrate the Greatest Generation

Invitations are going out for one of the most special events on our calendar, the Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration. Join us! Visit jslmi.org/OAB for more information or to nominate an honoree.

8 Over 80 Spotlight: Phyllis Lewkowicz

Hechtman resident and Tikkun Olam Award honoree, Phyllis Lewkowicz is a beloved member of the JSL community. A former Livonia resident, Phyllis thrives at Hechtman Apartments where she is an active volunteer. Although she is visually impaired, she creatively uses a specially enhanced computer to design and sell tribute and greeting cards to fellow residents. The proceeds from these tributes go to the Hechtman Resident Council flower fund to ensure Shabbos flowers adorn the tables at JSL. From her greeting card sales, Phyllis also donates to the West Bloomfield Police and Fire Departments, in appreciation of their dedicated service on the JSL campus.

BOUTIQUE

Spring Shopping is More Fun than Spring Cleaning

Ten-dollar sale, plus springy shirts, colorful scarves, sun hats, and sparkly new jewelry. Get ready for the warm weather while supporting JSL!

Volunteer for Good Food and Fun

Marvin’s Bistro is the JSL hot spot. It may be the new Tuesday chicken fingers and fries special or the Thursday hamburger special (including fabulous Beyond Burgers available with vegan cheese and all the fixings!), but it’s been hopping, and we need a few more volunteers. Hours are 11:30am – 1:30pm. Call me! Beth 248 592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org.

AT HOME WORKOUT

Exercise science expert Professor Ken Nosaka has a simple workout seniors can do from the comfort of home with no equipment needed.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Stir it up with some stir fry!

Step towards spring with some Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry. Healthy, quick and 'deelish!'

FRIDAY FUNNY