NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

SHAVUOT

By Jo Strausz Rosen

Shavuot falls after a verbal counting of the 49 days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and today – the formal end of the counting of the Omer (the days between Passover and Shavuot). It is the milestone day the Israelites received and accepted the Torah at Mt. Sinai.

We celebrate the day by eating dairy products like cheesecake, blintzes, kugel, and staying up all night to study and learn (tikkun) our history. If lactose intolerant, there are many vegan alternatives out there, so one can still celebrate with tofu, oat milk or almond milk “dairy.”

From the time the Israelites hurried to leave Egypt with nothing but some manna in their backpacks, they wandered in the desert for seven weeks. The Hebrew word for seven is sheva, and shares a root with the word Shavuot, which means “weeks.” Mystical Jews believe that the numbers speak for themselves. The word dairy in Hebrew is chalav, and if we add the numerical value of the three Hebrew letters that make up that word, we get the number forty. 

JSL salutes, remembers and honors ALL veterans, on Memorial Day and always. We are especially thinking of all the veterans who reside on the campuses of JSL. Thank you for your service!

Join us for a delicious lunch and learn from the experts, Will Kieffer and Robin Heppler from Tandem Senior Living Advisors, as they help answer questions such as, what to look for when touring communities and how to ensure the choice is yours as you begin planning for your next chapter.

Tuesday, June 6, 11:30 am

Jewish Senior Life Meer Apartments

6760 W. Maple Rd

West Bloomfield Township, MI

Seating is limited, call now to reserve your space!

RSVP to Tracey at (248) 592-5048 or tproghovnick@jslmi.org

AT HOME WORKOUT

Chair Yoga for Joint Stiffness Relief

This chair yoga for seniors workout is led by a physical therapist and is perfect for all fitness levels. It can also be done in the comfort of your own home. This gentle, 15 minute routine is a great way to take care of your joints and promote overall well-being.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Shavuot Style

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This summery Caprese Salad uses tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil to create a salad that is as simple as it is delicious. It’s just right for backyard barbecues, picnics or potlucks. A really fresh Shavuot recipe.

FOLLOW US

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

JSL LATE MAY HAPPENINGS

FLOWER POWER

One of the most valued and appreciated activities Fleischman residents look forward to is the weekly flower arranging session. Thank you to Trader Joe's for the assortment of fresh flowers delivered weekly allowing the residents to exercise their creativity. Arrangements are displayed on everyone's tables in the dining room and throughout the lobby, often extras are brought to their apartments."The flowers are a constant reminder of the experiences we have together and what it’s like to be in a community that cares," said Life Enrichment Coordinator Jacqueline Lupinacci.

JSL FUN 'N' GAMES, #1: CASHING IN AT THE CASINO

Getting Out, Cashing In

Meer Apartments residents Ada Bandalene, Dolly Murley, Laura Trosch, and Phyllis Subar visited Hollywood Casino in Greektown this week, playing the odds and yucking it up. Cha-ching!

JSL FUN 'N' GAMES, #2: CONVO & CANASTA

Led by volunteer Maureen Kornwise, the first ever JSL Canasta group gathers at Meer every Thursday at 2:00pm. Players play open hands first, learning the game, and the ladies who attend said it's "so fun and so nice to be together."

BOUTIQUE

Gifts for Dads

We have the perfect way to show appreciation for your fave father. Come check out our selection of watches, novelty thermos cups, pens, wallets and more. And don’t forget to pick up a Father’s Day card to go with it!

Calling Teens and Young Adults

JSL residents love visitors. For teens and young adults who wish to fulfill community service hours, we have several ways to volunteer:

• Sunday Activities at Fleischman
• 11am – noon
• 3:30 – 4:30pm
• June 11 and 25
• July 9 and 23
• August 6 and 20
• Teatime (serving snacks and visiting) 3:00pm-4:00pm weekdays
• MEER APARTMENTS
• Dining hall (water and coffee service, 4:00pm weekdays)

Call or email Beth Robinson at 248- 592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org  or fill out the volunteer form at 

https://jslmi.org/volunteer and we’ll give you a call.

FRIDAY FUNNY