On Wednesday March 20, 2013, Residents at celebrated Passover with a wonderful Passover Seder which was led by Rabbi Vernon. We would like to say Thank You Rabbi Vernon for making this a special Holiday for ALL!!! Passover Seder at B nai
The Doctor is In! Saint Barnabas Medical Center Geriatric Care Center- Onsite! Health education seminars and screenings Resident temporarily homebound and in need of medical evaluation and/or home care Option of being your Primary Care Provider if you are finding it difficult to get to your scheduled office visits because of advanced health issues. The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate care with physicians at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. You can reach her through the site managers or JFS House Calls social workers. We asked! You answered! The recent resident and family satisfaction survey participation was the highest in 7 years! We want to thank each of you that took the time to take the survey. We are now tallying the results, studying your suggestions and comments intently. We will be providing a report regarding the survey and results by mid-. Laurie Loughney, Chief Operating Officer Jewish of Page 2
A look ahead in May 5/2 MT. AIRY LODGE 5/7 MATTHEW DANIEL 5/10 KID S CONCERTS & COOKIES Celebrating April Autism Awareness Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month National Volunteer Month Stress Awareness Month April 1 PASSOVER April 2 PASSOVER April 7 Remembrance Day In Israel April 24 Administrative Professionals Day Marlow Taybron 4/6 Svetlana Prokh 4/8 Emma McKay 4/13 Gertrude Spielberger 4/26 Happy Birthday Page 3
APRIL 2013 happenings April 1 Office Closed Passover April 2 Office Closed Passover April 4 Livingston & Short Hills Malls April 7 Remembrance Day in Israel April 8 JCHC University @ April 9 Movie: Exodus (Part I) April 10 Essex Green April 11 Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossoms April 15 JCHC University @ Plaza April 16 Movie: Exodus (Part II) April 17 RT 10. Shopping & Lunch April 18 Montclair Art Museum & Lunch April 21 UJA Concert @ NJPAC April 22 Trader Joe s Florham Park April 23 Reuben Morris Harp Concert April 24 Wal Mart in Cedar Knolls Administrative Professionals Day April 25 Red Lobster April 26 Joe Gill Concert April 29 JCHC University @ Lester JCHC University Page 4
Resident Service Schedule @ Congregate Brunch served on Sundays @ 11:00 am Ann Marie Bass, Activities Coordinator, Tuesdays from 9:00-2:00 Rabbi will be here on Wednesdays @ 1pm Marnie Kean, Social Worker will be here Wednesday afternoons Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9-5,Friday 9-4 Page 5
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JCHC University JCHC University Spring semester begins on April 8 th. The University series offers residents the opportunity to participate in life-long learning. Please look for the JCHC catalog for your buildings pick up times. You may sign up for any or all of the courses that interest you. Most courses will take place at 2:00 p.m. At least one course will be held in each JCHC building. Courses are as follows: April 8 th : Wellness Program Presenter: Karen Frank Location: April 15: Step Up For Israel Film: Iranium Location: Plaza April 29 th : Step Up For Israel Film: Israel in the Media Location: Lester May 6th: Step Up For Israel Film: Inside Israel Location: Village May 13th: NY Highline Tour Presenter: Terrence Roselle Check your buildings calendar for your pick up time for this tour that takes place in NYC. Page 7
What is Metro Transport? Metro Transports mission is to provide quality transportation services for seniors and disabled adults living within the UJC MetroWest area regardless of their ability to pay for these services. Transportation is one of the largest problems faced by seniors and disabled adults living in this community and throughout the United States. Metro Transport attempts to fill in the gap of service that remains beyond what county and state transportation programs can provide. We encourage seniors who shouldn t be driving to voluntarily give up their driver s licenses. Metro Transport strives to provide a high level of service to our frailest population and to provide all services with the utmost care and kindness. Our Service Area is Essex, upper Union, and lower Morris Counties For more Information please call (973) 325-1359 Page 8
$2.50 One Way per Town Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm Call (973) 325-1359 For more information Page 9
Residents, The JCHC corporate office moved our offices from the Jewish Federation Plaza Apartments to an office suite, located on the first floor of the Jewish Center of West Orange. Harold Colton- Max, CEO, Laurie Loughney, COO, Sharon Saltzman, CFO and support staff continues to have the same phone numbers and email addresses have remained the same. The new address is: 760 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 We are as accessible as always and will continue to have an open door policy. Regards, Laurie Laurie Loughney Chief Operating Officer 973-530-3962 lauriel@jchcorp.org Page 10