LILLIAN & SAMUEL HECHTMAN II APARTMENTS

Discover Jewish Senior Life!

Contact Jackie Rosender

248-444-2430 jrosender@jslmi.org

WHAT SETS US APART

By Jo Strausz Rosen

When someone asks what I do for a living, my short “elevator speech” is that I work at Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit. I tell them that, for 116 years, we have been the provider of choice for outstanding residences and compassionate services that enable older adults to live healthy, joyous, and purposeful lives.

If I’m asked how we do this, my answer is “superlative staff.” Our JSL team does everything in our power to create lively programming and encourage close friendships and communities of healthy seniors. We challenge bodies and minds with a wide range of exercise and enrichment activities. Life enrichment coordinators, dieticians and dining services, administration, and social workers collaborate to deliver engrossing programs with something for everyone.

RESIDENT REVIEW CORNER

Meer Apartments resident Leslie Hubert says, "The people here at JSL are terrific, the activities are spectacular. You don't have to be lonely. I'd recommend living here to anyone!"

Sign Up Honorees 95+

At the annual Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration, we will honor the Greatest Generation with a festive brunch featuring memories and music from the Golden Age of Television.

Please fill out the online form to nominate those who are 95 or older so we can celebrate them! Each nominee will receive an invitation for them and a guest. Additional tickets are available.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Quick 'n' Kosher: Avocado Egg Boats

All 'aboard' the egg brunch train: an easy, fun and flavorful any-day brunch!

AT HOME WORKOUT

Moving with music! Chair exercises for seniors can be fun when it includes music from the 50's, 60's & 70's! This short 10 minute workout includes a bit of dancing with various cardio and strength moves.

FRIDAY FUNNY

MARGOT & WARREN COVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Come see the JSL Difference!

Contact Janet Antin

248-967-4240 jantin@jslmi.org

JSL HAPPENINGS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: DAY AT THE MUSEUM

On Thursday, Hechtman residents traveled to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. They enjoyed exploring many topics pertinent to Black History Month. This cultural and educational out trip was sponsored by the Ella Baker Fund.

CARD SHARK FRIENDS

Residents at Teitel Apartments in Oak Park play cards and chat this week. Besides games and conversation, residents at JSL enjoy Kosher dining options, wellness centers, access to an on-site dietician, signature programming and community activities, and much more.

THE CRAFT OF CROCHETING

Residents at Hechtman Apartments enjoy crocheting and conversation with receptionist and crochet expert, Ashley Vayko. Oh the stories they share and the smiles they wear!

TURNING OY TO JOY

Some of us have little tips for turning our frowns upside down, life hacks that make living easier. We invite you to tell us your tips for surviving cancer, divorce, child loss, job loss, homelessness, anything… How do you survive and even thrive? What are the steps you take or took to return to the living? Some of us have taken up volunteerism. Others have raised money for great causes, invoking the giving-is-receiving mantra. Some of us have embraced meditation, while others find the laugh movement is healing as they take daily laugh breaks. https://www.laughtermovement.com/

We share names of motivational speakers who help us relight our torches as we read their helpful tomes. Some of us find light in spirituality, yoga, sharing stories through poetry or prose… JSL would like to learn some of your stories and share them here in a column. We embrace joy and purpose every day. We invite you to join us in our lifelong quest to be our best and find peace to release us from our pain.



Email jrosen@jslmi.org with your tips, strategies, life hacks and simple celebratory hints for surviving in the post COVID world as we know it. We will share them and hopefully derive tools and skills that will help all of us bring a little more joy to our lives. 

VOLUNTEER

Bring the Community Together

Older adults are an integral part of our community and love to interact with all generations. We have so many opportunities for you to help out and visit. Whatever you like to do and whenever you are available, we’d love to have you.

Please call/email Beth Robinson at 248 592-5062 / brobinson@jslmi.org to find the perfect fit. 

BOUTIQUE

Get Ready for Spring!

Spring is coming – really, it is! And the boutique is a great place to freshen up your wardrobe. Check out our colorful collection of tees, leggings, pants, lightweight sweaters, hats, purses and more! New items arriving regularly!