Weekly News & Updates
Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS
1st & 4th full month FREE if lease is effective by 7/31/22
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 [email protected]
MAKE THE PLAN
By Jo Strausz Rosen
I’m staying focused in the present but find myself thinking about the future. I speak of it with our residents. We reflect on the past and wonder about what lies ahead. Some anticipate greatly the weddings and mitzvahs of their grandchildren. Others share memories of their lives, trips with spouses and friends. Some of us don’t think about the future - yet doing so provides opportunity for action. I am reminded of American composer, Jay Livingston’s arrangement and Doris Day’s voice singing….   
       
Que Sera Sera 
Whatever will be, will be,
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be.
JSL BOUTIQUE FINDS
Continuing the celebration of her 95th birthday, beautiful Hechtman resident and boutique volunteer, Rose Cooper, wore a blouse from Sharon's Boutique when she attended a performance of My Fair Lady at the Michigan Opera House. JSL's West Bloomfield residents always find a variety of affordable and fabulous choices when they shop at the JSL boutiques at both Fleischman Residence and Meer Apartments.
PREVENTING FALLS
One out of four older adults will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Per the CDC, falls are the No. 1 cause of injuries in adults over 65, resulting in hip fractures, cuts, and even serious head and brain injuries that can be fatal. 

Whether it’s slippery floors, rickety stairs, or electrical cords, some of the most common causes of falls are in the home, where you might have a false sense of security. That’s why fall prevention starts with creating a safe living space.
COME WORK @ JSL
We are hiring people for a variety of full time and part time positions. Join our caring team and make a difference in the lives of the older adults who live at Jewish Senior Life.
HOME WORKOUT
This manageable tabata workout is created for active seniors and beginners who are looking for something a little bit different, while still exercising from a standing position (no floor exercises!).
EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE
3rd full month rent FREE if lease is effective by 7/31/22
(Assisted Living Only)
Contact Tracey Proghovnick
THIS WEEK AT JSL
Residents in Meer's art class, led by Art Therapist, Carol Cranston, were inspired by nature and enjoyed painting pictures of birds and butterflies.
Coville residents expressed their creativity by painting birdhouses and wooden flowers.
Meer residents, Toby Chudnow and Margaret Pathak, danced to the musical entertainment Thursday night.
Meer resident and former art teacher, Anita Cywiak, lead a crafting class where residents decorated mini trays.
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE
Roasted Garlic Tomato Gnocchi

Ingredients
2 pints grape tomatoes
1/2 cup whole fresh garlic cloves
2 (16-oz) packages Gnocchi, cooked according to package instructions
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
Chopped fresh basil, for topping

Directions
1) Preheat oven to 400F.
2) On a metal baking sheet, place all ingredients except basil. Mix well and bake uncovered for one hour.
3) Top with fresh basil and serve hot.

This recipe is from kosher.com
AID RESOURCES
If you are looking for a challenging workout, try this fun boot camp for seniors and beginners.
FRIDAY FUNNY
SHABBAT SHALOM
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
 Just Look Up

Insurance Agent Moishe Zirkind recently reflected on the state of the world and said,

“Everything is really looking up!

Inflation is up 9.1% …. Interest rates are up, and an expected .75 bps to 1.00 full point rise in rates,

Rent is up. In NYC it’s reached per $5000 per month

Gas is up by 60%

Groceries and household goods are up by 10%

Even people’s sleeves are rolled up 20% more… as they work harder to bring in more
income, to pay for essentials.

What we need to do is raise up our eyes and pray to the One above…

And this will bring the blessings down.”
 
Enjoy some inspiration - Shabbat Shalom by Phone
Dial Toll free: 605-313-4107 Access code: 270368#
(Reference number not needed)
Dial # to hear the most recent recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
248-592-5039 • [email protected]
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Shabbat Shalom
Nancy Heinrich, Chief Executive Officer
Kara Powers, Chief Financial Officer
Barbra Giles, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Jo Strausz Rosen, Executive Director, Development
Dianne Azzopardi, Executive Director, Human Resources
Ron Colasanti, Executive Director, Dining Services
This newsletter was created by Jo Rosen and Amanda Martlock

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