January 16, 2025

Busy Times at the Katzman Family Center for Living

Katzman resident celebrate the new year

As we embark upon 2025, let’s take a quick look back at the last few months of 2024. Here are some of the highlights:

2024 was a presidential election year, and our residents made sure their voices were heard. Voting through absentee ballots enabled them to exercise their minds. Many sported “I Voted by Mail” hand signs. For a few residents, it was their first time voting since casting their vote for Harry S. Truman in 1950.

Staff and residents welcomed Katzman Center for Living’s new Executive Administrator Ginny Person. After Ginny introduced herself, she danced for residents and staff during one of Jimmy Honohan’s lively musical concerts. Welcome aboard Ginny. We are thrilled to have you here!

Celebrating Hanukkah throughout its eight days, our residence was filled with music, games, religious services led by Sidney Zimmerman, and, of course, the traditional holiday treat everyone loves – jelly donuts! Other celebrations included an evening bus tour to view the spectacular lights displayed all around the city. Hot chocolate and donuts made it even better. Thanks to Ray Cavicchio for an enjoyable performance during our New Year’s celebration!

New beginnings are in store for Jeremy, MDS Director and Jen, PT Assistant, who celebrated the birth of their first child. Congratulations Jeremy and Jen! A big thank you to receptionist Marisol for continuing to bring her cats, Gilbert and Zucchini, to KCL. They bring smiles to our residents’ faces.

To kick off 2025, Chef Chuck Magno, has implemented his “International Lunch” series. Each month he will pay tribute to a different country, serving a traditional meal that best represents the featured country. Malaysia is the theme for January. Also on the food front: Ice cream sundaes! Residents love creating their own concoctions. And “Make Your Own Pizza” days have become very popular lately. The undisputed winer: mushroom, black olive and ricotta!

Even though our beloved Patriots are not competing in this year’s Super Bowl, our annual party will still be an exciting event. Sports are all about camaraderie and we intend to throw a great Super Bowl Party! Hot dogs, chicken wings and beer will set the stage for a fun-filled afternoon.

Here’s to making 2025 the best year ever!