Weekly News & Updates
Caring for Older Adults Since 1907
NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS
1st & 4th full month FREE if lease is effective by 6/30/22
Contact Jackie Rosender
248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org
THE MENSCH IN THE PINK STETSON
By Jo Strausz Rosen
Today is bittersweet because we say “Adios” to one of our most dedicated patrons and volunteers, the effervescent, Elaine Beresh, who relocated from Michigan to Texas to begin a new life with her family. We wish her well and send her off with love and gratitude from our staff for all that she has done for our agency through the years. 
A THOUGHTFUL LIBRARIAN
Since 2009, librarian, Amanda Bacalis has served as the Outreach Coordinator for the West Bloomfield Library. Every month she brings large containers of books to share at Jewish Senior Life’s Meer and Hechtman Apartments. 
 
Our residents always look forward to Amanda’s visits and are eager to make their choices. Amanda accommodates individual requests from residents, reserves books and brings them during her scheduled visits. Amanda has gotten to know our JSL residents and their tastes in literature. She also makes recommendations specific to each of the individuals.
 
Next month Amanda will be retiring from her post. She says her visits to Jewish Senior Life have been very rewarding. It has provided her great joy to place a book in a resident’s hands. JSL thanks Amanda for providing a meaningful service to our residents while enhancing their quality of life. We hope she will continue to visit her friends at JSL.
JSL IS HIRING!
Do you know someone who may wish to work at JSL? We are hiring for a variety of positions and skill levels for both full time and part time. Join our caring team of professionals who make a difference every day in the lives of the older adults who live at Jewish Senior Life.
HOME WORKOUT
This challenging cardio and weights workout is great for those looking for a good workout without hops, squats or floor work!
FRIDAY FUNNY
EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE
3rd full month rent FREE if lease is effective by 6/30/22
(Assisted Living Only)
Contact Tracey Proghovnick
THIS WEEK AT JSL
Book Club with JSL volunteer, Margie Jablin was well attended at Meer Apartments on Wednesday. The Women of Copper Country was the book of the month. Risha Ring, President of the Michigan Jewish Historical Society along with many Meer readers attended this popular class.
Fleischman Life Enrichment Director, Tamatra White, held a paint and sip program with residents. Using tape on canvas squares, the painters were delighted with their successful finished products. Life Enrichment Assistant, Dan Klein, also helped residents with their gorgeous floral arrangements.
The bright and articulate Linda Garfield visited Hechtman residents and lead lively, humorous, and often controversial discussions about current events.
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Panzanella Salad

Ingredients
1 package mixed greens
Crostini, store-bought or homemade
1 ball of Burrata
1 heirloom tomato, sliced thinly
1 peach, thinly sliced
1 sprig fresh mint leaves, rough chop
1 sprig fresh basil leaves, rough chop
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Olive oil, for drizzling
Honey, for drizzling
Sumac, sprinkle
Pink Himalayan sea salt
Cracked pepper

Directions
1) One hour prior to serving the salad, place heirloom tomatoes and peaches into a bowl. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2) To assemble salad, place half the fresh herbs into the mixed greens. Then dress the mixed green with a light drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Place on the bottom of a large platter.
3) Place the crostini slices along the side of the platter.
4) Scatter the tomato and peach mixture, along with their juices, over the mixed greens and crostini slices.
5) Put your Burrata ball into the middle of the salad, leave solid, or slightly tear apart in the middle.
6) Over the entire salad, drizzle lightly with honey, more olive oil, sea salt, remaining fresh herbs and sprinkle generously with sumac. Enjoy!

This recipe is from kosher.com
AID RESOURCES
We continue to support the Ukraine Emergency Fund. Click the link below to donate.
SHABBAT SHALOM
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
Woodward Avenue & the Dream Cruise
 
Our local Woodward Avenue was chosen to be the road upon which classic vintage vehicles cruise and bring much joy and nostalgia to locals and to visitors from afar. Historically, Woodward Avenue was the first paved road in the USA. For that reason, it is considered the number 1 highway.

For years, the Dream Cruise has provided a great weekend of entertainment. Let us take a moment to entertain ourselves with what might be considered the soul and spirit of Woodward Avenue.

The first paved road marks the first smooth terrain and journey. Prayer is our spiritual journey. Our goal is for our prayer to reach heaven on a paved path with a smooth journey, like those vehicles that majestically peruse Woodward Avenue. To whom are we reaching out in prayer? To the only ONE (# 1 highway) - namely our Creator.

As our community becomes a welcoming spot for many who come to observe the annual Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, let us hope that our personal journey of prayer travels on a paved road reaching the One Above.

Currently, the Woodward Avenue Shul (WAS) is proudly situated on Woodward Avenue (just South of the zoo). It is a warm and homey place where one could shed their heartfelt prayers.  

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 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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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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