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Thank you to all the residents who have contributed to this month’s edition of the Lester Chronicle. If you have an article, work of art, expressive writing etc. that you would like to share with your fellow residents and see in the newsletter, please contact Cheryl at 973-929-2731 or email to [email protected] If you would like any information about Lester Senior Housing, please call David Rozen at 973-929-2725 By: Bea Freihieter, Weston Resident In the course of compiling information for the calendar and newsletter, mistakes can sometime occur. We apologize if this happens. It is our intention to make these publications as accurate as possible. Cheryl Fisch, Community Life Coordinator, Lester Senior Housing June is busting out all over What a month! Dads, Grads, Lads, Fads, Moon, Spoon, Swoon, Croon Time for weddings, showers, engagements, parties galore, Nothing like good times to want more & more A little hug, a great big kiss All can lead to wedded bliss. A diploma for grads to get a job at last Time to make money, way over past. A time for the little ones to frolic and have fun School is over, no homework to be done. Enjoy, enjoy, be good to one another We are all family, love each other Happy Fathers Day Dear Dad, Father, Grandfather, Daddy, Poppa, Pops, Aba COVER STORY BIRTHDAYS ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER NOTES & REMINDERS NEW RESIDENT WELCOMES CREATIVE WRITING CORNER The Lester Chronicle THE LESTER SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY 905 ROUTE 10 EAST WHIPPANY NJ 07981 973-929-2700 Lester Highlights J U N E 2016 (L) Ruth Bromberg, Weston Resident at the May Birthday Bash, where she celebrated her 100th birthday! Seated next to her is her sister, Heller resident, Eleanor Baker. Above, Weston residents Jean Geller (in foreground) and Lorraine Rabinowitz, display their artistic talents after recent fine arts class Below, Weston Resident Trudy Lorch is greeted after musical program
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Thank you to all the residents who have

contributed to this month’s edition of the Lester Chronicle.

If you have an article, work of art, expressive writing etc. that

you would like to share with your fellow residents and see in the

newsletter, please contact Cheryl at 973-929-2731 or email to

[email protected]

If you would like any

information about Lester

Senior Housing, please call

David Rozen

at 973-929-2725

By: Bea Freihieter, Weston Resident

In the course of compiling information for the calendar and newsletter,

mistakes can sometime occur. We apologize if this happens. It is our

intention to make these publications as accurate as possible.

Cheryl Fisch, Community Life Coordinator, Lester Senior Housing

June is busting out all over

What a month!

Dads, Grads, Lads, Fads,

Moon, Spoon, Swoon, Croon

Time for weddings, showers, engagements, parties galore,

Nothing like good times to want more & more

A little hug, a great big kiss

All can lead to wedded bliss.

A diploma for grads to get a job at last

Time to make money, way over past.

A time for the little ones to frolic and have fun

School is over, no homework to be done.

Enjoy, enjoy, be good to one another

We are all family, love each other

Happy Fathers Day

Dear Dad, Father, Grandfather,

Daddy, Poppa, Pops, Aba

COVER STORY

BIRTHDAYS

ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER

NOTES &

REMINDERS

NEW RESIDENT

WELCOMES

CREATIVE

WRITING CORNER

The Lester Chronicle T H E L E S T E R

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Lester Highlights

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2016

(L) Ruth Bromberg, Weston Resident at the May Birthday Bash,

where she celebrated her 100th birthday! Seated next to her is her

sister, Heller resident, Eleanor Baker.

Above, Weston

residents Jean Geller (in

foreground) and

Lorraine

Rabinowitz, display their

artistic talents after recent

fine arts class

Below, Weston Resident Trudy Lorch is

greeted after musical program

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June

Birthdays

T h e

Memorial Day is over, sun is shining once

again and it is always a pleasure to see so

many of the residents, in the community,

walking the grounds, sitting outdoors and

enjoying the pleasant weather.

As a community you did a fantastic job in

preparing for the Electrical Shut-off that

occurred when the new generators were

installed. Due to this prior preparation no

negative events occurred. Kudos to all

involved.

Please see your calendar for all upcoming

June 2016 events scheduled.

The Holiday of Shavuot will be celebrated

on Sunday June 12th and Monday June 13th

which is the 6th and 7th day of the month

of Sivan. The Torah was given by G‑d to

the Jewish people on Mount Sinai more

than 3300 years ago. Every year on the

Holiday of Shavuot we renew our

acceptance of G‑d’s gift, and G‑d

“re-gives” the Torah. The word Shavuot

means “weeks.” It marks the completion of

the seven-week counting period between

Passover and Shavuot.

Our yearly BBQ, which will be held on

Sunday June 26, 2016, will once again

have a patriotic theme so please wear your

red, white and blue accessories. Last

year’s event was a great success and so

much fun. Exciting activities are once

again being planned. The gazebo and area

around it has been refreshed and will be

ready for the party.

We are requesting that reservations for

yourselves and family members be made by

June 17th 2016. Reservations can be made

by contacting the Concierge, McKenzie

Walsh at 973 929-2736 or Community

Life Coordinator, Cheryl Fisch at

973 929-2731. Please see posted fliers for

more information.

There will be an Administrator’s Tea on

Wednesday, June 22nd 2016 at 3:15 PM. I

look forward to seeing many of you to discuss

all relevant issues.

My door is always open and I welcome any

discussion of concerns with residents, family

members and staff.

Enjoy the beautiful weather.

Marlene Glass

Administrator

Isaac Goldman

Richard Fishbein

Pearl Schiff

Sophie Fishbein

Marilyn Rubin

Mae Goldman

Nathaniel Selwyn

June Miller

Annette Weinstein

Elsie Zurkoff

Lucille Antell

Norman Ilkowitz

Harriet Novak

To all of our residents

who are celebrating their

birthdays this month we

would like to wish you

peace and blessings,

this year and always

from the staff at Lester.

Bert & Marcia Shapiro

Ruth Effron

Jean Margulies

Joseph & Gladys Forman

Shirley Schreer

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T h e L e s t e r C h r o n i c l e

Activity Highlights for

* Siyum for Lester Life Long learning

* NEW! Short Story Book Club

* Choral Group Performance

* Fathers Day Pizza Party (for men only!)

Please check your calendar for dates and times and much more!

GREETING CARDS FOR SALE

IN THE LESTER COUNTRY STORE

JUST $1.00 EACH

MADE IN THE USA

Annual Family BBQ

Sunday, June 26th

12 PM-4 PM

BBQ will be served

for Weston Assisted Living Residents & their guests: 12 PM-1 PM&

For Independent Living Heller Residents & their guests: 1 PM-2PM

4 Guests per Resident @ cost of $5.00 per person (residents are free)

Please RSVP to McKenzie Walsh at [email protected]

or 973-929-2736

Or to Cheryl Fisch at [email protected] or 973-929-2731

Payment should be into office by Friday, June 17th

Check payable to JCHC

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T h e L e s t e r C h r o n i c l e

Naomi’s Rhyme Time

The Window

The bedroom window was misty,

Raindrops splattered the glass.

The wind was rustling swaying trees,

A sound that would not pass.

We were surely facing, another rainy day,

Important to be ready if rainstorms came our way.

A scurry for boots and umbrellas,

For raincoats and weather gear,

Be ready for the rainstorm,

We know is coming here.

Then to the shower and closet,

Appropriate clothes, a must.

When rainstorms are descending,

We need preparation, not just trust.

Then swing the front door open,

What is it that we see?

A sky aglow with sunlight,

Can that really be?

From blinding rain to sunlight,

So quickly and beautifully?

From bleak rain to sunshine, the day can take a turn,

Giving the light and blue sky for which we always yearn.

Life, just like the weather can sometimes be a threat.

But often life can bring you joy, as good as you can get.

So when raindrops sprinkle on your window pane,

Remember that soon, like life, there’ll be sunshine again.

Entertainment:

June 5th: Tom Aalfs, violinist

June 6th: Tuvia Zimber and the Kushner

Academy Dance!

June 16: Enid Rosenthal, pianist

June 29th: Ronni Aiello at the Birthday

Bash

June 30th: Enid Rosenthal, pianist

Trips:

June 5th: Movie & Dinner Outing

June 16th: Choral Group Performance

June 19th: Movie & Dinner Outing

June 20th: NYC Rhythm Crusaders at

the W. Orange JCC (Lillian

Cohen Memorial Concert)

June 21st: Summer Concert, The Kootz”

at Ginty Field in Morris

Township.

*Please note that the Lester Bus

transports residents twice per

day on shopping trips. See the

schedule at the security desk.

May Trips & Entertainment

Please sign up for trips with the Heller Concierge, in

the Heller Library; Check Calendar for details.

Naomi Zaslow is a resident in the Weston Assisted Living Apartments.

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T h e L e s t e r C h r o n i c l e

. Lester Legacies by: Naomi Zaslow

A vigorous, determined, and robust resident in Weston Lester Senior Living, is Brooklyn born Ruth Muraskin. In the

almost a year she’s been here, she has participated in programs, presentations, brain games, the Lester Chorus, while lending

her beautiful voice and knowledge of lyrics whenever and wherever appropriate.

Her parents came to the United States from Russia as children in the 1900’s and she, her parents and brother lived in

Brooklyn. In elementary school she won recognition for singing “Oh Johnny” a la “Wee Bonnie Baker” to classmate John.

She attended New Utrecht High School and enjoyed English and Music while enrolled in the Commercial course. She was in

a co-op program where she attended school one week and worked one week at a NY law firm.

During World War II her brother joined the Army Air Force. Ruth was a member of the left wing group, Youth For

Democracy and collected papers and other items for the war effort at collection parties in their basement.

Her future husband was part of her father’s left wing group that met mornings for breakfast. Her father invited Marvin to

meet Ruth. When she turned down an invitation for a date, her mother interceded agreeing to pay the tab. It took time for

further convincing, but the date eventually led to marriage.

“Marvin was not always ‘nice’, “ Ruth says. “but he was honest, devoted, a good husband, and very active and devoted to

the political left”. He worked as an upholsterer and later in lumber firm office. Ruth became part of the Jewish Peoples

Philharmonic Chorus and performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

“The 1950’s were a very important part of my life” she says. Their two daughters and a son were born between 1950 and

1959, They were active in Synagogue affairs, and Marvin was a “Minyonaire” known for his dedicated attendance at

synagogue services. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and Jewish War Veterans. Marvin could not carry a tune, but

loved to hear her sing, and “kvelled” appropriately. He had open heart surgery twice and in 2001 he died.

Ruth returned home in time to see the World Trade Center, visible from her bedroom window, and the smoke and bombing

as it occurred. Ruth worked for Zim Lines American/Israeli Shipping Company. She has visited Building One of the World

Trade Center.

Her son, who makes excellent presentations at Lester, is a Negotiator for the NJ Teachers Union and has written books on

Jewish history and Jewish heroines. One daughter is a school bus driver, one a security guard in Washington, DC. They

have 3 grandchildren.

Ruth is very concerned about morality in today’s society and is

apprehensive about the future. “There is too much

selfishness, and too little concern about courtesy and decency” Ruth

says she is a moral person and tries to be fair and honest with herself and

others. She is grateful to be a t Lester, and we are grateful for her

interest, honesty and talent.

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T h e L e s t e r C h r o n i c l e

LITE- Leadership in Training Experience

Awards Luncheon

May 24, 2016

11 JCHC employees completed the JCHC LITE program and were honored at a beautiful luncheon, awards and recogni-

tion by CEO Harold Colton- Max, Board of Trustee- Vice President Jay Murnick and Personnel Committee

Chair, Andy Chavkin. The 6 month course provided leadership skill training, an in-depth understanding of the

mission of JCHC to provide quality services to the residents we serve.

Regards,

Laurie Loughney

Chief Operating Officer

Beware of Scammers by E. Anne Lipman (Heller Resident)

From the internet. “Senior citizens all too often are seen by con artists, scammers, and unscrupulous businesses as tempting targets,” Acting Attorney General Hoffman said. “They recruit their victims by phone, letter, email, or even door-to-door solicitation. Their stories will vary, but the goal is the same: To fool their victims into giving away either their hard-earned money, or the personal information that is valuable to identity thieves.”

Yesterday my daughter received this email from the Summit Police Department

Thanks for your email on IRS Scam Alert.

“Dear Elizabeth Freeman, There is a common scam that is hitting our area today. A person will call saying they are from the IRS and you owe a tax payment that must be made immediately to avoid criminal prosecution. DO NOT FALL FOR IT. The IRS does not call. The IRS will never direct you to make a payment over the phone. The IRS does not ask you to confirm your Social Security number, date of birth or bank routing or account numbers over the phone.“

Coincidently, yesterday I received the following message on my answer machine. A female voice said {verbatim} “Hello, This call is officially a final notice from the IRS Internal Revenue Service. The reason for this call is that the IRS is filing a law suit against you. To get more Information on this case file call immediately our department number 413-644-5056 I repeat 413-644-5056 Thank You.”

Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Steve Lee said, “Fortunately, consumers and their loved ones can take control and protect themselves by watching for the various types of scams that are out there – and by resolving never to pay money, give away their personal information, or click on a link or attachment without being absolutely sure they know who they are dealing with.”

These Con artists can be friendly, persistent persuasive, intimidating and threatening. Just remember their goal is to separate you from your money. It’s a time for you to become tight fisted. Stay calm, when in doubt, shout for help. Call a trusted family member, call Cheryl, call Marlene,. Let’s hope given time these ruthless types will get tired of calling and leave us alone.

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T h e L e s t e r C h r o n i c l e

Life Cycle Kiddush

June 4th & June 18th

Celebrate a Simcha, Observe a Yahrzeit;

For those attending Shabbat morning services,

Kiddushim will be immediately following.

If you have not already filled out a Yahrzeit information

form, please contact Estelle Berger or Rae Benet,

(for Heller residents), or Bea Freiheiter, Teddy Halpern or

Helen Heller (for Weston residents).

Lester Congregation

Corner Cultural Arts Series with Shirley Saland

June Features:

Tuesday, June 14th

“The Band of the Grenadier Guards, Sousa Marches”

& Tuesday, June 28th

“Hvorostovsky in Moscow”

Showing in the Heller Multipurpose Room at 7 P.M.

JCHC Tribute Cards

Send cards to family and friends and support the

JCHC

Get Well cards /Mazel Tov cards

In Memoriam cards/Blank cards

Cards can be purchased at the Business office or call

Marcia at (973) 530-3966

Lester Senior Housing Dental Suite

The Dentist is at Lester every other

Wednesday

Hours: 1:30—5:30 PM

To schedule an appointment please call

Dr. Bikofsky’s office at 973-732-3208

Do You Need Help With Your Groceries?

Stop ‘n Shop has made it easy for you to shop from home

*Have Your Groceries Delivered to your Door with

PEA POD

McKenzie Walsh, at 973-929-2736, can help you set up

your Pea Pod account and help place your order

Monday, June 20th

9 AM-12 NOON in the Heller

Card Room

The American Hearing Center will now be coming to The

Lester Housing Community to serve you. Please call

Sophia at 973-400-4160 to schedule an appointment .

Drop ins are also welcome.


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