NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Amie Schulz

248-592-1146

 aschulz@jslmi.org

TRAVELING LIGHTLY

by Jo Strausz Rosen

Terry the painter sent me a text. He says he’s ready to come to the house and begin our home beautification, but I’m distracted by all the things we must remove from the walls and the closets for him to begin.

The closets. If I add closets to the list of things to paint, they must be emptied, items sorted, donated and the things I “need” must put somewhere until the paint is dry…So I’m thinking… nah… the closets don’t have to get painted right now.

I concentrate on removing the art from the walls, and now I’m admiring the photographs of my children through the years…. Remembering each milestone moment in the lives of my family… instead, I begin to empty the bookshelves. I glance at naked walls with nail holes. We are collectors of decorative art and treasures…colorful glass and vintage pottery.

I’m making the ‘frantic emoji’ face in my brain right now. So much to do. Trying to simply do it carefully, one piece at a time. I appreciate handling beloved artifacts. I imagine this is what it will be like when we decide to sell our home, to move into the next chapter, when our lives slow down a bit. What things would we bring with us?

A DAY OFF FOR CAREGIVERS

Enjoy a day of massage, yoga, food, music and more while trained professionals engage with your loved one living with dementia at the Brown Center.

Sunday, April 7, 2024

10:30AM - 3:00PM

Soul Café

West Bloomfield

Space is limited

EXTRA! EXTRA!

READ ABOUT A DAY OFF FOR CAREGIVERS IN THE

JEWISH NEWS

FRIENDS

Today is the Ides of March. You know what that means, don’t you? Because of the assassination of Julius Caesar on this day, it has always carried a whiff of doom and gloom. For us, the portent refers to the already dwindling supplies of matzah and walnuts at our local grocery stores. It also, on a much happier note, means we’re getting ready for Pesach at Jewish Senior Life.

One of the nicest traditions we have here is volunteer seder leaders. Last year, I led two (even though I’m not exactly a volunteer) and it was just beautiful to sit down and share the holiday with our residents. It’s like a family celebration x 10. Luckily, we have some regular volunteers who come every year. But we also have a few openings and would love to invite you to break matzah, recite blessings, drink the four cups, lean to the left, and visit with JSL residents over the seder table.

We are looking for seder leaders for Oak Park and West Bloomfield:

• April 22, 4pm
• April 23, 4pm

Seders last approximately 40 minutes, but you’re welcome to stay longer! Please contact me at brobinson@jslmi.org /

248-592-5062 to sign up.

We have all kinds of other great volunteer opportunities too. Whatever your schedule or your interests, we’d love to have you be part of the JSL community. Take a look at our volunteer openings and see what looks like fun. In addition to the listings on the volunteer page, we’re also looking for a bona fide bookworm to run a book club.

After you run out and make sure you get your Pesach supplies, please make sure you sign up your older friends and family (age 95 or older by 12/31/2024) for the Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration, which will be at Adat Shalom on June 21. After a festive, circus-themed brunch, we will recognize honorees and hand out goodie bags. If you haven’t seen it, you may not believe it, but this is one of the liveliest events of the year! If you’d like to join us as a volunteer, it takes more people than an actual circus (but is just as much fun). 

While you’re doing all your errands, be sure to stop by the Fleischman (Sharon’s) or Meer boutiques for our great fall/winter sale or nab some afikomen loot from our toy selection.

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Your FRIEND,

Beth Robinson

Director

Friends of Jewish Senior Life

248-592-5062

brobinson@jslmi.org

THE MORE YOU KNOW MARCH FUN FACT

The Ancient Romans used to drop a piece of toast into their wine for good health - hence why we 'raise a toast.'

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240

jantin@jslmi.org

EIGHT OVER EIGHTY 2024

The 31^st anniversary celebration will be meaningful and memorable.

Jslmi.org/80ver80

Invitations will be mailed in April. If you would like to receive one, please send an email to nlupi@jslmi.org

Thank you to all the special donors who have already pledged their commitment and let us know they are contributing / attending the gala brunch in honor of the Great Eight, May 19^th at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. We invite all the past honorees of the Tikkun Olam Award.

Thank you to our wonderful Eight Over 80 honorees, the FJA students, staff, families and friends for making JSL’s event a great success every year. 

Contact Nicole with any questions regarding how you can attend, donate and place an ad in the ad journal: nlupi@jslmi.org /

248-592-5098

POWERBACK REHABILATION

Pictured above - Top row: Elizabeth Silver (left) and Molly Petreanu (right).

Bottom row: Helen Siegel (left) and Rosa Berger (right).

At Meer Apartments, residents are encouraged to participate in Powerback Rehabilitation classes featuring Age in Motion and Balance in Action for strengthening and stretching their bodies. These in-house programs actively assist them in aging in place, something the residents have found important for their health.

Molly Petreanu, MS CCC-SLP, Director of Rehab-Speech Therapy, discussed the many health benefits of the Balance in Action Program, such as increasing artery dilation, reducing joint stiffness, and decreasing joint pain, overall relaxation and lowering the risk of falling.

This program has positively impacted the Meer community and one of the graduates tells of how it has enhanced her wellness personally.  Helen Siegel, 99 years young, says she went in with pain and because of Powerback Age in Motion, she is now pain free. If you would like more information about Powerback Rehabilitation and the Age in Motion Program, contact Molly Petreanu: 947-366-0749.

MUSIC IN OAK PARK

Teitel Apartment residents grooved and sang along with Rick (of Rick and Golden), including hits from Jimmy Buffett and Frank Sinatra. Bravo!

AT HOME WORKOUT

Stretch routine for seniors, consisting of four daily stretches to improve posture, and prevent hip, back, knee, neck and shoulder pain.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Roasted Shawarma Cauliflower Steaks with Harissa Tahini

Make it your main, make it your side, just make it.

FRIDAY FUNNY