Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz

The end of summer paved the way for a bevy of exciting events and activities at CFLE and F&C. For example, the courtyard was transformed into a Hawaiian oasis featuring a festive and delicious lunch.

The event a very entertaining Hawaiian dance tutorial. Looks like we have many talented dancers in our midst! Appropriately, the day ended with a movie by Elvis Prestley, aptly entitled Blue Hawaii.

We are also getting our fall crafting projects ready. First up, we are painting toilet paper rolls in the traditional fall colors. Stay tuned as we figure out the end results. For the Jewish holidays, our staff has been busy preparing with special menus, prayer services, candle lighting and all the special rituals associated with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

Residents, families, and staff members were delighted by a musical performance starring Barbara Streisand! Of course she was an impersonator, but she looked and sounded exactly like the real one! Revere tribute artist Lori Gardin Ziedins gave a marvelous performance singing Barbara’s hit songs such as The Way We Were, A Star is Born, People and Woman in Love. The residents sang along to every song!

“Every resident who attended the concert absolutely raved about the event,” said Kristen Donnolly, Executive Director of the Estates on Admiral’s Hill. For the performance, the Leisure Moments Room became a trendy nightclub, complete with lighting, cocktail tables, and club decorations. The menu featured a crudité bar, charcuterie board, wine, beer, chips, and salsa.

Peggy Ferriera, a resident at CFLE, offered Kristen Donnolly a candid observation after the performance. “I don’t know how much you paid Lori,” exclaimed Peggy, “But it was well worth it. She was awesome!”