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CFLE Resident Enjoys Making a Potted Plant Arrangement

Jack Zimmerman with Family and Friends at Jack Day!

Surprise Party #2 for Jack at the LFCL Bakery

MARCH 2012 NEWSLETTER

COHEN-FLORENCE-LEVINE ESTATES

Thursday, March 8th Purim Celebration

Sunday, March 18th Israel Folkdance Festival

Thursday, March 29th Grassfield’s Luncheon Trip

FLORENCE & CHAFETZ HOME

March Surprise!Mystery Ride Trip!

Monday, March 19thBertucci’s Luncheon Trip

Sunday, March 25th Musical Extravaganza- Live Concert

LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER

Wednesday, March 7thPurim Carnival

Thursday March 8thPurim Celebration with Hamantashen

Friday March 9thPurim Spiel (play performance)

CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME

Sunday, March 4thJazz Musical Concert

Wednesday, March 7th Erev Purim Celebration w/Jack

Thursday, March 8th Purim Theatre Performance

Admiral’s Hill Assisted Living Residents & Staff “Go Red” for Women

In February, the Admiral’s Hill Assisted Livings celebrated “Wear Red Day,” as part of a national initiative organized by the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute, and the American Heart Association (AHA). (see story on page 2)

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Sun-Filled Days, and Fun Soirées! Dear Friends,

Although we’ve only just begun the month of March, it seems the winter weather is behind us and we’re already enjoying the milder temperatures of spring! Perhaps we feel it getting warmer, too, because so many of our resi-

dents and families continue to demonstrate a warmth for one another and the Chelsea Jewish community. This past month, our residents at Cohen-Florence-Levine Estates celebrated “Wear Red” day to raise awareness for women’s heart health, and the residents and staff at Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, together with residents from Cohen-Florence-Levine Estates, Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care, and Leonard Florence Center, joined together to honor Chelsea Jewish’s long-time Activities Director, Jack Zimmerman (see photo/story on page 2). It’s clear that as the days get brighter and longer, we at Chelsea Jew-ish will continue to pass along a little bit of sunshine to one another and to our families as we gear up for a blossoming spring season with Purim and Passover

Sincerely,

Barry Berman, CEO

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“Go Red” (continued)The residents of Cohen-Florence-Levine Estates, and the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care, donned their brightest and boldest red shirts for the “Go Red For Women” campaign, encouraging and rais-ing awareness of heart disease in women. According to the AHA, car-diovascular disease claims the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, more than all cancers combined.

Often dismissed as an “older man’s disease” the Go Red For Women aims to harness the collective energy, passion, and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease, the number one killer among American women. By wearing red, the residents of Cohen-Florence-Levin Estates and the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care took charge of their heart health, acknowledging the risks of heart disease in women, while informed staff gave instruction on how to recognize the signs of a heart attack.

AT COHEN-FLORENCE-LEVINE ES-TATES AND FLORENCE & CHAFETZ HOME FOR SPECIALIZED CARE

Admiral’s Hill Assisted Livings recently enjoyed another Family Day celebration this past February 26th. Activities included arts and crafts and musical performances for the whole family. Family portraits were taken and a magician entertained all!

AT CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home is putting together a fabulous Purim celebration for its residents! Throughout the week of March 4-8th, residents will partake in a nuber of fun activites geared towards celebrating the festive holiday.

AT CHELSEA JEWISH COMMUNITY

Chelsea Jewish Community is cel-ebrating their new upcoming satellite office located inside Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain! The new office will enable Grell Home Care, Richman Personal Care, and Dr. Shwartz Hospice staff members to check in through-out the day in between meeting with clients. Lijie Zhao, RN, BSN (pictured on page 3) Chinese Program Director, will serve as the Office Branch Manager.

AT LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER

The Leonard Florence Center along with Chelsea Jewish Foundation is busy prepar-ing for the 2012 Walk for Living! This year’s walk is taking place Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Mary O’Malley Park. Register today at http://give.chelseajewish.org and help make a difference in the lives of those living with ALS & MS. Walk Schedule: 9:00 am: Registra-tion Begins and the walk begins at 10:00 am! Food, Music, Kids Activities and more will be provided!

Thank you, Jack! The Chelsea Jewish Foundation recently celebrated “Jack Day” with beloved Activities Director, Jack Zimmerman. In February, surprise events took place at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home and the Leonard Florence Center for Living.

Thanking him for over 15 years of being the bestaround for all our residents and families, Jack arrived first to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, where he was expecting another day of activities and song, but entered the Nursing Home to notice more guests than usual, and was welcomed with a “surprise!” Jack was presented with a plaque (pictured), and staff recounted much deserved appreciation. Shortly after, Jack went to the Leonard Florence Center (believing the day’s events were over!), and was again welcomed with a “surprise!” by residents and staff. With Jack’s family in attendance, cake and live music played by the one and only, Jimmy Honohan, it was truly a special day for everyone involved.

As Jack brings a level of kindness, joy, and youthful vigor to everyone’s day, the Chelsea Jewish Foundation wishes to “Thank you, Jack, for be-ing you!”

Nancy Fallon, MSW Director of Plant OperationsCHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME

Nancy joined the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home last November and from her first day, has made residents and staff alike enjoy her company! As a social worker for over twenty years throughout the North Shore communi-ties in both a long term care and assisted living setting, Nancy brings extensive experi-ence, knowledge, and understanding to residents and families she serves at Chelsea Jewish. When asked about what drew her to her new role, Nancy noted the Chelsea Jewish Foundation’s excellent reputa-tion in the healthcare community of Greater Boston and beyond. She excited and grateful to have become an integral part of it. “Chelsea Jewish has such a great reputation that I look forward to all the won-derful future happenings – I am so happy to be here,” said Nancy.

Lijie Zhao, RN, BSN Chinese Program DirectorCHELSEA JEWISH COMMUNITY

As a strong member of the Chelsea Jewish Community leadership team, Lijie Zhao has been working at Chelsea Jewish Community as the Chinese Program Director since 2011. Having served as a nurse since 2007, Lijie came to the Foundation with the hopes of building a language and cultural care program for Chinese-speaking individuals seeking home care, personal care, and hospice services. “It is very rewarding for me to see our Chinese Pro-gram grow through our Grell Home Care, Richman Personal Care, and Shwartz Hospice agencies.” Indeed, Lijie and the Chelsea Jewish Com-munity team are celebrating the upcoming opening of a new satellite office at Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain in April. “We are thrilled to have a new office for our nurses and aides to check in throughout the day as they visit clients. It is a great location and resource for every-one!” For inquires about the Chinese Programs available, or to contact Lijie directly, call 617-913-7576 or email her at lzhao@chelseajewish.org.

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Bonnie, Age 59

HOMETOWNAshland, MA

NAME OF CURRENT RESIDENCE/FACILITY:Leonard Florence Center

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH “I had my own daycare business for over 20 years and also taught religious education. I have my mas-ters teaching certificates in 3 different levels: primary grades, special needs, and freshman/sophomore Confirmation.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE? “About 4 weeks. I’m here for short-term rehabilita-tion assignment.”

ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES“I love wolves and learning about Native American culture.”

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT LFCL?“I enjoy the independence it provides and being able to venture outside (LFCL) without getting permission or requiring supervision.”

WHAT DO YOU WANT READERS TO KNOW?“I enjoy skydiving!”

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