LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

CHOICE

by Jo Strausz Rosen

I recently read The Choice, Embrace the Possible, a memoir by 95-year-old Dr. Edith Eva Eger, who earned her doctorate in clinical psychology in 1978 and has treated patients for over 50 years. She’s a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and an Auschwitz Survivor. She documents her Holocaust survival and teaches us how she learned to heal. “On the surface I was doing well putting my trauma behind me and moving on.” But she acknowledges that she was still in hiding, running from the past.  “I was denying grief and trauma, minimizing and pretending, trying to please others and do things perfectly, blaming my husband for my chronic resentment and disappointment, chasing after achievement as though it could make up for all I had lost.” 

FRIENDS

It’s roughly a three-minute walk from my office in the Fleischman/Blumberg Plaza residence up to the Meer residence, but the round trip can take up to an hour. It’s kind of like trying to cross the room at a crowded party. I might stop in the Fleischman lobby to play a mind jogger game for a few minutes, stop in Marvin’s bistro to say hi to our wonderful volunteers, on into the boutique to see how things are going, where I will inevitably end up chatting or helping out for a few minutes. I can usually tear through the Hechtman dining room construction pretty quickly before running into friends in the Hechtman lobby. Out the Hechtman entrance and up the hill and into the Meer lobby, where there are almost always residents gathered and I might get a question about the boutique or our upcoming fashion show or our book project. After doing my business up there, I do the whole thing in reverse and end up in my office having thoroughly enjoyed all the tumult.

It's impossible for me to imagine that not too long ago these spaces were empty and quiet, and I could have actually made the walk in three minutes. There’s so much going on. It’s such a lively place to be. I hope you’ll come in for a nosh at the café or bistro, or to pick up a gift or a new addition to your wardrobe at the boutique and consider becoming a more regular part of JSL as a volunteer in West Bloomfield or on our equally hopping Oak Park campus. There are so many options to choose from. Check out some of our open volunteer roles at https://jslmi.org/volunteer/. Or give me a call at 248-592-5062.

In the meantime, join us for some upcoming events that are open to our entire JSL family of residents, families, staff, volunteers and anyone else who wants to hang out with us!

Fall Fashion Fun

On Tuesday, August 29 at Fleischman/Hechtman Residences and Wednesday, August 30 at Meer, at 1pm, our fabulous resident models will be showing off some of the boutique’s fall fashions. Although it may be blistering outside, inside the air conditioning will be perfect for jackets and sweaters in all the season’s great colors. Come for cookies, coffee, and a first crack at shopping the boutique’s fall fashions! Every penny goes to support programs at JSL – so it’s guilt free shopping.

Golda

The Maple Theater has invited us to have a special JSL screening of Golda on Wednesday, September 6 at 2pm. Tickets will be available at the door. They are $8 and include popcorn. Golda, which features Helen Mirren as Golda Meir and Liev Schreiber as Henry Kissinger focuses on the Yom Kippur war. Outnumbered, outgunned, surrounded, isolated, and frustrated by the infighting of her cabinet, Meir races against time to save millions of lives on both sides of the conflict. We hope you’ll join us! If you have a family member at a JSL residence, this might be a nice family outing.

Shabbat Shalom.

-Your FRIEND, Beth 

WORKOUT OF

THE WEEK

Warm Up or Cool Down

This short 5 minute warm-up or cool-down routine can be used pre or post-exercise for exercises for seniors and beginners. You should always warm up prior to a workout and also cool-down at the end.

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ASSISTED LIVING &

MEMORY CARE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

Join us on August 22nd for an extraordinary Dine & Discover event at Jewish Senior Life, featuring guest speakers from Powerback Rehabilitation! Meet the wellness experts, Sarah Stark and Ali Blondell, from Powerback Rehabilitation, and delve into the transformative Age in Motion program. Discover how this innovative approach can enhance your health, reduce fall risks, shorten hospital stays, and empower you to age with vitality. Come with your questions and a hearty appetite, as we'll be serving a delicious lunch for all attendees! Valet will be provided. Seating is limited. Call/email Tracey now to reserve your space! 248-592-5048 or info@jslmi.org.

JSL STAFF OPENINGS

Are you or do you know someone who is a creative, active person who would be great at planning activities to enhance the lives of JSL residents? We are looking for Life Enrichment staff for Meer and Fleischman Residence/ Blumberg Plaza. We also have openings for social work positions, as well as dining, personal care, maintenance and office positions. Full and part time. Check out our career opportunities at  https://jslmi.org/careers/.

JSL HAPPENINGS

JSL MEER RESIDENTS HOST SENIOR-SENIOR PROM FOR DINING ROOM STAFFERS HEADING TO COLLEGE

We are proud to be featured in this week's Jewish News! The JSL seniors created close, heartfelt bonds with the eight high school seniors working in Meer’s dining room during the past four years.

TALKING JEWISH SENIOR LIFE WITH JOYCE, ADA,

AND ANNA

JSL residents share their unique perspectives on the vibrant and fulfilling life within this thriving community. Check the JSL YouTube page for more.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Slaw for the Summer

Try this refreshing, tasty, perfectly-crunchy Broccoli Slaw recipe. This late summer side - or healthy meal - is great to bring to a picnic, potluck or paired with a main dish. You came, you SLAW'ed, you conquered food prep!

FRIDAY FUNNY