NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

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Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

REJOICE WITH THE BRIDE AND GROOM

by Jo Strausz Rosen

I’m thinking about recent newlyweds Daphna Heisler and Jared Hoffman, whose joyous wedding we celebrated on October 22. On that same day, our community turned out to mourn the tragic loss of Samantha Woll ^z”l’. The circle that was our community at once broken with the horrific news of Sam’s murder, came together in celebration with the bride and groom, something we Jews know is a mitzvah.

JSL FEATURED ON 'GRACEFULLY GREYING'

JSL's Director of Residential Marketing and Community Relations Tracey Proghovnick joins Gracefully Greying to discuss the importance of choosing the right senior community for your loved one. It is never too early to start looking. She discusses the importance of long term staffing, costs, and services and activities that are critical criteria for families to determine the best for for loved ones.

Gracefully Greying focuses on the 55+ age demographic. Their resources serve as tools preparing for the future, and for people with aging parents who need information all in one place. Their platform is updated multiple times per week to offer the latest information.

CANCER THRIVER SERIES

Second Annual Sandy Schwartz Memorial Lecture Series

Tuesday, November 14th

Temple Shir Shalom

10:30 continental breakfast 

11:30 speaker-Dana Zakalik, M.D. Oakland University Wm. Beaumont School of Medicine Corporate Director, Nancy & James Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center

Dr. Zakalik will speak on advances in the field of Genetics, specifically in relation to Cancer.

This program is free and open to the public.

cancerthriversnetworkmi.org

A WORD-Y ANNIVERSARY

Meer's Creative Writing group, with facilitator Shari Cohen, is celebrating two years! Cohen, a professional communicator with extensive experience in corporate communications and journalism, and a contributing writer for the Detroit Jewish News, says she enjoys getting to know the participants and is inspired by them.

"I love learning about their lives and seeing what they choose to write about," Cohen says. "They want to learn, are open to new things and willingly share what they've written with the group. They have developed or, in some cases, strengthened friendships. Getting to know them has expanded my understanding of what aging gracefully truly means."

Participants write a variety of items, in a setting that Cohen calls a "no judgment zone," so that everyone will feel comfortable and safe. Cohen looks forward to continuing the group for a long time, hopes to create a booklet with samples of the participants' writing, and also to find a professional writer to come and speak with the group.

Centenarian Celebration

Members of Ruth Goldstein's family honored their Matriarch with a special donation to Coville Assisted Living Apartments. Administrator Mona Hanson-Hill used the generous contribution to purchase a custom Amish leather and oak rocking chair. The reveal of the chair, along with a plaque that will be hung in the living room, took place in front of her granddaughters, grandson-in-law and their pup, Honey, along with 20 residents, caregivers and staff at Coville who toasted to her good health. The plaque that accompanies the beautiful hand-crafted rocker says, “In Honor of Ruthie Goldstein’s Birthday… Sit down and visit for a while.”

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

CRISPY COATED BBQ CAULIFLOWER POPPERS

Craving chicken nuggets but want a meatless meal instead? Try these crispy coated cauliflower poppers for a satisfying swap that is absolutely delicious.

EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

FRIENDS OF JSL

It’s hard to write right now. I’m more inclined to be jumping up and down with excitement. Lives Well Lived is NEXT WEEK! If you’re not already signed up, it’s not too late. Enjoy a nosh and a schmooze with your friends and the residents who shared their stories in “Don’t Count Me Out!". I got an advance copy and it looks amazing. Did I mention I’m so excited? It’s a great collection of stories from a really wonderful bunch of storytellers. And it will be on sale for the first time at Lives Well Lived ($18).

We’ll also be screening “Death Metal Grandma,” “Wendy’s Shabbat,” and “Young at Heart,” the Oscar-winning short film by Detroiter Sue Marx^zl. Her friends Jack Lessenberry and Bill Haney will share a tribute to Marx. All-in-all, I expect this to be the feel-good event of the season (or at least tied with the Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration and Eight Over Eighty).

Check out the JN coverage here.

And, if you want to know the inside scoop on the JSL book project, I shared the adventure in my own (sometimes ridiculous) words on Nu?Detroit.

Also, check out Sunday’s Free Press for a piece by Neal Rubin that includes our own Edie Blumer!

Lives Well Lived: Wrinkles in Time will be at The J, Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00pm. Ticket includes free valet parking, dessert pre-glow, and films. Tickets / sponsorships can be purchased online. Hope to see you there!

Big Thank You to our Sponsors!

Publisher

Nancy & Jim Grosfeld

Editor

The Edward I. Fleischman Foundation

Author

Robin & Leo Eisenberg Family

Frances & Kenneth Eisenberg

Fritz Enterprises, Inc. & the Fritz Family

Huron Valley Steel Corporation & the Fritz Family

Lisa & Dan Mendelson

Cover Artist

Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas

Dr. Joseph & Nancy Jacobson

Jerold & Ellen Minkin

Hannah and Dr. Gordon Moss

Anita & Robert Naftaly

Proofreader

Apartment Cabinets & Countertops, Inc.

Beth and Jeff Applebaum

Shari Cohen

Marvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center

Rochelle and Bill Elson

Susie and Steve Feldman

Drs. Lynda & Conrad Giles

Linda Golding

Neil Gorosh

Karen and Ken Goss

Nancy & Robert Heinrich

Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network

Jackie & Larry Kraft

Synde Keywell

Renee & Martin Laker

Dottie & Dan Levitsky

David Lubin / MJS Packaging

Eunice Ring

Judy Robins

Joni and Neil Satovsky

Bluma Schechter

Arlene and Rick Selik

Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Ann Torf

Thank you to our volunteers!

(Shown here having a good time)

Whether it’s visiting with our residents, sharing experience and expertise in programs and classes, staffing the boutiques, bistro and café, we always have a good time here at JSL! And the more the merrier! Please call or email me (Beth) at 248-592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.oerg to join in!

As you can see, we have lots of lovely scarves. We also have toys, notecards, men’s accessories, Judaica, and all sorts of wonderful and fun gifts. I would encourage you to do some Chanukah shopping at the boutiques – not only is there a great selection, but every penny you spend supports JSL.

Sharon’s Boutique is located in the Fleischman Residence / Blumberg Plaza and is open 11am – 2pm Monday – Friday.

The Meer boutique is in the Meer Residence and is open 1 – 3pm Monday – Friday, and 11am – 1pm on Wednesday.

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Your FRIEND, Beth

AT HOME WORKOUT

Breathe In, Breathe Out.

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair. It is beneficial for limited mobility, incorporating not only full-body movement but also breath and basic meditation techniques.

FRIDAY FUNNY

"Morris, here's your pipe and schleppers."