NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

OAC 2023 WRAP-UP

Check out the photos HERE

by Beth Robinson



After days of drizzle, the sun was shining on Adat Shalom as the honorees pulled up to the curb where a crowd of volunteers was waiting to welcome them and escort them in to register, get their corsage or boutonniere, and find their tables. It kind of reminded me of the Tamarack bus (minus the tie-dyed duffels) with everyone, honorees, guests, and volunteers, so excited to see each other after a long time apart. The first in-person Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration in three years was under way.

COUNTDOWN TO 8 OVER 80

By Jo Strausz Rosen

Last year, during an unexpected COVID 19 breakout at JSL, we met with our JSL Board of Directors, 8 Over 80 Co-Chairs and committee members and took the leap of faith that we would indeed be gathering in person to celebrate Springtime and the 30^th Annual Tikkun Olam Awards. Our wishes have come true, and nine days from now, Sunday, May 21, Congregation Shaarey Zedek is hosting the Eight Over Eighty gala luncheon for Jewish Senior Life’s largest yearly fundraising celebration. 

HILLEL 65th YEAR ANNUAL GALA

This year, Hillel will celebrate its 65th year at an Annual Gala on Sunday, May 21. Paula & Lou Glazier will receive Hillel's Dream Maker Award, Todd Fink will receive the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z"l) Award, and Greg Kaplan will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award.

AT HOME WORKOUT

A great workout from a seated position. No equipment needed to build muscle, burn calories and stay healthy.

FRIDAY FUNNY

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

JSL SPRINGTIME HAPPENINGS

TEA PARTY TOAST

On the campus of Jewish Senior Life in West Bloomfield, the staff at Meer Apartments held a Mother’s Day Tea Party with scones and finger sandwiches. Meer Program Coordinator, Myriam Cohen, shared, "The ladies mentioned how special the tea party was because they got to meet and sit with other residents they didn’t yet know, which made it a ‘friend making’ event.”

PARTNERING FOR A PICK UP

West Bloomfield campus staff worked together recently during a Campus Clean Up Day to pick up windblown trash around JSL buildings and surrounding streets and green spaces. We thank them for their dedication, time, and effort to make JSL a special place to live and to work. Now if we could just get the geese to cooperate...

BLOOMING AND BAKING IN OAK PARK

Every year, the Volunteer gardeners at Teitel Apartments in Oak Park host their annual Bake Sale. The pastries are baked by residents (volunteers), with all proceeds from the sale going towards supplies and tools needed to maintain the gardens' outstanding features.

BOUTIQUE

New items are popping up like flowers in the boutiques. Come visit one of our dedicated boutique volunteers and let them help you pick out the perfect item, while supporting Jewish Senior Life!

Are You Creative?

JSL is looking for volunteers to lead or assist with beading, flower arranging, and art classes. If you have a talent or an interest you’d like to share with residents at JSL, contact Beth, Director of FRIENDS/ at 248 592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Kosher in the Kitch:

Chicken Taco Rice Bowl

Mix it up for May with this fresh, delicious recipe. It will BOWL you over!