Categories for News & Events

April 20, 2023
As seen in Peabody Weekly News: Roberta Russell: the self-proclaimed Queen of the Sock Hop
To read this story in the Peabody Weekly News, click here and navigate to page 6. It’s not surprising to see Kaplan Estates resident Roberta Russell dancing. In fact, she’s…

April 20, 2023
Featured in the Jewish Journal: Pam DeGroot carries on her mother’s legacy at Kaplan Estates
Read this story on the Jewish Journal. (In the photo from L to R: Antonio Alvarez, of Kaplan Estates; Pam DeGroot; Megin Hemmerling, Peabody Chelsea Jewish Lifecare; Ellen Gordon, Chelsea…

April 17, 2023
Message from Kae Santos, Regional President, Chelsea
Dear Residents and Families, I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. Across our residences, these past few weeks have been full of celebrations and fun activities…

April 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
Passover is an important Jewish holiday, and the residents spent many hours discussing what Passover means to each individual. We shared personal stories, traditions, and favorite foods in our talk…

April 11, 2023
Look What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz!
No doubt about it, the “Snowball Fashion Show” was a highlight of the month. Take a look at the story and photos in this newsletter. Not sure who had more…

April 11, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Katzman Family Center for Living
This year Passover was a memorable occasion at Katzman Center. Take a look at the wonderful photos to get a sense of just how much residents, family members and staff…

April 11, 2023
Behind the Scenes in Peabody!
All eyes were riveted on Kaplan resident Pam DeGroot when she interviewed Ted Stux, the President of the Jewish Journal. Pam asked relevant and pressing questions; Ted spoke about the…

April 11, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, North Shore Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Happy Spring! It is always a joy to usher in the spring season on our Peabody campus. We will be setting up our outdoor seating areas…

April 9, 2023
Getting Ready for Passover the Chelsea Jewish Way
March Madness may be over, but it’s still a really busy time on our campus with all the Passover preparations. In fact, April Madness might be a better way to…

March 30, 2023
Straight From the Runway . . . in Chelsea, MA!
Decked out in stylish clothes, jewelry, and accessories, Florence & Chafetz residents strutted down the runway as if they had been doing it all their lives. At the very first…

March 21, 2023
Message from Kae Santos, Regional President, Chelsea
Dear Residents and Families, I hope this message finds you well. March has been a month full of lively events and fun activities across our residences as we say goodbye…

March 16, 2023
What’s Happening in March at Katzman Family Center for Living
As the month of March quickly passes, we at Katzman are not sitting still watching time go by! Rather we are engaging in activities, celebrations, and holiday traditions. First of…