Categories for Resident Life
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
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
March is a busy month on our campus. Residents, staff, and family members are enjoying the live concerts every Sunday. The sound of music is in the air! Our Purim…
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…
March 16, 2023
Message from Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Friends, This month I am presenting a video at the Annual AJAS Conference in St. Petersburg, FL. The video, produced by a resident at the Leonard Florence Center about…
March 15, 2023
Look What’s Happening at Leonard Florence Center for Living
March is a busy month at the Leonard Florence Center. Our Purim celebration was a huge hit, with a parade, costume contest, delicious food and colorful decorations. A Megillah reading…
March 15, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Kaplan Estates and Brudnick Center for Living
Residents on the entire Peabody Campus were treated to interactive performances by Sheila Vitale, a virtuoso violinist who has been with the Boston Ballet for over 55 years. Sheila’s repertoire…
March 14, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, North Shore Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, March is full of fun activities and celebrations. Our Purim Costume Contest was a big hit with both residents and staff. After a lively parade, residents…
March 13, 2023
Fun-Filled Purim Celebrations Held on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Campuses
There were smiles and laughter all around during our annual Purim celebrations in Chelsea and Peabody. Residents were dancing, singing, and eating while dressed in vibrant costumes. Some staff members…
February 27, 2023
Kaplan Estates Resident Shows the Importance of Volunteering
(In the photograph, from L-R: Antonio Alvarez, Director of Community Relations Kaplan Estates; Pam DeGroot, Megin Hemmerling, Regional President Peabody, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare; Ellen Gordon, Director of Resident Life, Chelsea…
February 20, 2023
Message from Kae Santos, Regional President, Chelsea
Dear Residents and Families, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the generally mild winter we have had so far. It is so great to see our residents…
February 14, 2023
Look What’s Happening on Our Peabody Campus
There’s a lot going on in Peabody this month. Kaplan residents and congregants from Peabody Synagogue’s Sons of Israel prayed jointly in our community room. The Service was also Zoomed…