Jewish Senior Living Newsletter JANUARY 2016 - VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 Keeping you connected to our communities.
Celebrating Life with the JHCC Activities Department Activities enrich the lives of residents Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
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hen thinking about the activities and hobbies that keep you engaged and fulfilled, what comes to mind?
Home and Care Center including: Pieces of History, Happy Hour, Men’s Club, Ceramics, Book Club, Russian Club, Restaurant Club, Tuesday Tea, At Knit’s End, Discovery Hour, Shake n’ Bake, Art History and Sports Talk. The small groups are an excellent opportunity for staff to spend one-on-one time with residents, and have the opportunity to personalize the activities to fit the interests of residents. During Art History, residents study a painting and then recreate the painting themselves, using their own artistic skills. Afterwards, residents have a stimulating discussion, sharing their thoughts and ideas about their pieces with the group.
Perhaps it’s cooking or baking, listening to music, or maybe it’s going to a Brewer’s game or taking an autumn walk. Whatever the activity is, many people would say that these activities sustain us, challenge us, and bring joy to our lives. For a moment, imagine that you have moved into a Skilled Nursing Facility and that participating in your favorite activities Activity Coordinator Ellen Becker leads the Shabbat party on is no longer easy due to the loss of the second floor at 10 a.m. on your independence and mobility. Fridays. Residents eat challah, This challenge, faced by residents at drink grape juice, sing along to the Jewish Home and Care Center, is music and read prayers. overcome by the vibrant and growing Activity Department through the Large Groups more than 110 activities they put on per week. Large group activities are designed to bring many of our residents together to socialize and interact. Take a look. Here’s what our dedicated activities staff “With the larger-scale parties, we’re getting all of our is doing on a daily basis to provide the best possible residents together and giving them a really fun and quality of life for residents. memorable experience,” explained Carol Lukaszewicz, Jewish Home and Care Center activities director. Small Groups Many of the weekly activities are small group activities, with fifteen or fewer residents in attendance. There are more than twelve small groups at the Jewish see “JHCC Activities” page 4
In This Issue
Celebrating Life with the JHCC Activities Department The Surlow Winners Are In!
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Resources on Aging
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Upcoming Events
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