Categories for Resident Life
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…
February 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Katzman Family Center for Living
It may still be winter but here at Katzman Center spring is in the air! Residents on our Specialized Memory Care Unit were presented with beautiful fresh flowers for their…
February 13, 2023
What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
Residents, staff, and visitors are excited that Betsy’s Bakery-Café is now open! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30am to 4pm delicious muffins, cookies and other treats are available, along…
February 13, 2023
Message from Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, I am very pleased to be spending more time on our Peabody campus. Both Kaplan Estates and Brudnick Center for Living are near and dear to…
February 7, 2023
Meet the Newest Member of the Kaplan Estates Food Service Team
There’s a new face in the Kaplan dining room. Servi, an electronic food service robot, is helping to lighten the load for our hardworking dining team! The three-tiered food runner…
January 17, 2023
Message from Kae Santos, Regional President, Chelsea
Dear Residents and Families, Greetings and happy new year to all! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with time spent celebrating with family and friends. The start of…
January 12, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, North Shore Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Happy New Year! It was wonderful to usher in 2023 together. Thank you to our loyal staff who worked throughout the holiday weekend. I hope you…
January 12, 2023
Behind the Scenes at the Leonard Florence Center!
Our holiday celebrations were in full swing this year. All our residents enjoyed the appearance of two very special guests: both the Mensch on the Bench and a colorful Hanukkah…
January 10, 2023
What’s Happening on Our Peabody Campus
Our New Year’s celebration was indeed memorable. Brad Ryan entertained as residents from our entire campus were able to gather in the newly renovated Great Room at BCL. For the…