LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

JOYFUL OYS

by Jo Strausz Rosen

I remember evenings when my young children would transform our family room fireplace hearth into a stage, creating songs and dances, complete with musical instruments and costumes. Their comedic roles and self-made “stage names” never failed to send us into fits of laughter. Even the adults, especially my dad, would join in, dazzling us with magic tricks or showing off his double-jointed feats of strength.

Now, the next generation — my grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews — keep this beloved tradition alive. 

Nominate your favorite 80+ year old to be chosen as an honoree in the 'class of 2025.'

FRIENDS

Every day, there is something wonderful going on at Jewish Senior Life. It may be a big event like our upcoming Family Fall Festival on Sunday, September 22, our Lives Well Lived Comedy event on November 17 or the wonderful interactions our volunteers bring to all of our residences every day. Just a smile and a chat are often the best experiences to be had around here.



We’d love to have you come enjoy the heimishness! Call me and let’s talk about how you might become a part of it!

Gaye Tischler, one of Coville’s star volunteers with resident Eva Cohn. Gaye comes most Fridays to visit with Eva and hand out grape juice and challah at the Shabbat service.

Beth Robinson

Director

FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life

248-592-5062

brobinson@jslmi.org

WORKOUT OF

THE WEEK

Includes fall prevention techniques, leg strengthening, mobility and upper body and core exercises.

WEEKLY RECIPE

This week's easy, refreshing recipe for non-alcoholic Sangria Punch is full of fresh fruits that provide nutrients and antioxidants to decrease risks of cancer.

The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer, due to thermal expansion meaning the iron heats up, the particles gain kinetic energy and take up more space.

FRIDAY FUNNY

MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE

ASSISTED LIVING &

MEMORY CARE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

EXTRA! EXTRA!

Cover girl Rachel Fox, Page 8.

HASTINGS STREET HISTORY

Meer resident Live and Learn participants rode the bus to the Detroit Historical Museum this week and walked through history to Hastings Street, “an enclave for Detroit's Jewish Immigrants from 1880-1930, where everyday life was full of choices, adversities, innovations, triumphs and tensions.” The busy exhibit showcases artifacts and storytelling, offering a rare peek into Jewish life of the period. The group of 12 marveled at the historic photos and objects donated by families who resided in the area. Malka Braunstein noted aloud, “There was no mezuzah on the butcher shop door, but there should have been.”

Wendy Handler, Live and Learn Project Consultant, enjoyed the hour tour and noted the residents’ interest. “It seemed like everyone enjoyed learning and remembering about Hastings Street. Our docent, Margery Jablin, board member of Jewish Historical Society and a devoted Meer volunteer, taught us so much about the history. She was wonderful. There were many people at the exhibit who were there to catch the final days of it before it will be removed. Margery hopes that one day a history of the Jews in Michigan will be a standalone museum. We hope so too.” 

MOVIE MAGIC

Fleischman staff, residents and some family members joined special needs enrichment campers from The J for a fun-filled afternoon at the Farmington Civic Movie Theater. Together, they enjoyed a screening of Inside Out 2, complete with popcorn and refreshments. "The movie was such a mood lifter," said Jurgita Atanaskovski. "Everyone should go see it. It was a pleasure to share these moments."

SING ALONG

Fabulous Detroit songstress Vanessa Carr sang everyone's favorite melodies, from Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey to Liza Manelli, Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga today in the Hechtman 1 Activity Room.

JEWISH SENIOR LIFE COMMUNITY EVENTS

November 17, 2024

Lives Well Lived: An Afternoon of Comedy