NORMA JEAN & EDWARD MEER APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

ANNUAL MEETING ADDRESS FROM

JSL CEO

The Power of Purpose

Nancy Heinrich

DETROIT JEWISH NEWS POSTS ANNUAL MEETING RECAP

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.

FRIENDS

With all these wonderful residents, staff and volunteers, there are so many ways we have fun at JSL. Director Beth Robinson says, “One of my favorites is playing word games with residents here at Fleischman, where my office is located. I’m hoping to get a chance to join their beach ball activity one day soon. Here are some upcoming activities at JSL:

Fall Fashion Fun

Tuesday, August 29 at Fleischman and Hechtman, 1:00pm.

Wednesday, August 30 at Meer, at 1:00pm.

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! Open to the public.

Movies at the Maple

The Maple Theater has invited us to have a special JSL screening of Golda on Wednesday, September 6 at 2:00pm. 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!

Ritual Committee

While maybe more lovely than fun, we are putting a crew together to enhance the ritual life at JSL. We’re looking for volunteers who would like to participate in:

• Kabbalat Shabbat
• Havdallah
• Passover Seders
• Megillah readings on Purim
• Shofar blowing
• Sukkot – Sukkah decorating / prayers

For information on the boutiques, fashion shows, movie event, volunteering, or anything else FRIENDS related, please feel free to contact me any time: 248-592-5062 or brobinson@jslmi.org.

Looking forward to seeing you at JSL! –Beth Robinson

AT HOME WORKOUT

Easy Leg Strengthening Exercises for Seniors

Michigan physician Dr. Rowe shows straightforward exercises focused on improving balance, coordination, stability, and strength in the leg, knee, and hip.

FRIDAY FUNNY

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EDWARD I. & FREDA FLEISCHMAN RESIDENCE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

We invite our JSL community of readers to become writers and send in your stories for the opportunity to appear in the Shabbat Shalom Newsletter. Relevant stories about aging, volunteerism, living our best lives, inspirations, and mindfulness will be appreciated. Funny, sad, poignant, newsworthy, nonpolitical pieces are welcome. Contact nlupi@jslmi.org if you are interested.

JSL JULY HAPPENINGS

FAMILY

(SUNDAY) FUN DAY

Roughly 300 people dined, danced, and socialized at JSL's Family Fun Day, Sunday, July 16, on the Oak Park campus. "Family Fun day is a special opportunity to bring the residents, staff and their families together for a great time," said Coville Assisted Living Administrator Mona Hansen-Hill. “Our residents enjoy seeing their loved ones  spend time with the staff who takes care of them.”

A GOLDEN

100th BIRTHDAY

Major milestone Mazel Tov to Coville Apartments resident Ruth (Myriam) Goldstein, who celebrated  100 years. Joined by her daughter, Jan Wanetick, along with family and friends - including her aids who came on their days off - Ruth was ecstatic to celebrate this milestone. "She knows everybody and loves it here," Jan said. "She was so happy."

Born in Detroit, Ruth attended Western High School. Her parents owned two grocery stores in Detroit, and she eventually worked for her older brothers, both accountants,  then went on to work for Jewish Federation downtown. She worked part-time into her 70s. Ruth volunteered throughout her years for Jewish Vocational Service and in her grandkids’ elementary schools, and with some local teachers, for eight years, when she lived at Hechtman Apartments. Ruth is excellent at word games, including Jumble, crossword puzzles and Scrabble. She participates in  "Maintain Your Brain" activities at Prentis, exercise classes at Coville, plays Canasta and Mahjong, and gets her hair done at the beauty shop every Tuesday. She still pays her own bills and makes a weekly contribution to Rabbi Polter's tzedakah fund. Ruth, we are so glad you are living your best life at Coville! L'Chaim to 120!

FRAUD PREVENTION WITH WBPD

Meer Residents packed the room for a Fraud Prevention discussion,  presented by the West Bloomfield Police Department. Officer James Pettinato spoke on major tips to avoid when opening email,  answering the phone, opening the mail, opening websites, customer support, and bank scams, along with tips on password usage and protection. "This presentation was designed and aimed to equip our senior citizens with the knowledge of what to look out for, enhancing their protection against fraud," said Officer Pettinato. "Of course, they can always reach out to us, especially to report fraudulent activity. We want them to remember these important safety tips."

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

SOY Vey - Chicken Edition

Sweet sticky soy glazed drumsticks are perfectly delicious for an easy summer weeknight meal.