Jewish Community Housing Corporation

01/21/2026

❤️ National Wear Red Day – Zumba Class ❤️

Rock your red and get moving with us for National Wear Red Day! 💃🕺
Join us for a fun, heart-pumping Zumba class as we raise awareness for women’s heart health.

📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Heller Lobby
👟 Led by Zumba instructor Tammy Resikoff

No experience needed—this class can be done standing or seated, and it’s all about having fun while promoting heart health. Wear RED and be the beat! ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!

To see all of our events, visit https://jchcorp.org/lester-senior-living-calendar/

01/21/2026

🌿 Tu B’Shvat Terrarium Workshop 🌿

Celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the birthday of the trees, with a hands-on and relaxing Terrarium Workshop at Lester Senior Living! 🌱

📅 Monday, February 2, 2025
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Family & friends welcome

Learn how to create your own beautiful indoor terrarium filled with plants and decorative elements. This workshop is beginner-friendly, and all materials are provided—just bring good vibes!

✨ Limited seats available
📞 RSVP by January 26: 973-929-2731 or 📧 keisham@jchcorp.org

Come celebrate nature, creativity, and community with us!

To see all of our events, visit https://jchcorp.org/lester-senior-living-calendar/

01/19/2026

We are honored and proud to share that Lester Senior Living has once again been named Best of Essex for Senior Care for 2025—and we are equally proud to have earned this recognition in 2024 as well.

Winning Best of Essex two years in a row is a meaningful reflection of the trust our residents, families, and community place in us each day. This recognition belongs to our dedicated team, whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make Lester Senior Living such a special place to call home.

Thank you to everyone who voted, supported us, and continues to be part of our Lester community. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional care, connection, and community for the years ahead.

01/06/2026

As we welcome the New Year, all of us at Jewish Community Housing Corporation extend our warmest wishes to our residents, families, supporters, partners, and dedicated staff.

The year ahead brings new opportunities to strengthen our community, deepen our connections, and continue providing safe, supportive, and meaningful homes for those we serve. We are grateful for the trust you place in JCHC and for the compassion and commitment that make our mission possible.

May the New Year be filled with health, peace, and moments of joy. We look forward to continuing this journey together and making a positive impact—one community, one home, and one life at a time.

Happy New Year from all of us at JCHC.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from JCHC.

Wishing our residents, families, supporters, and community partners a holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and togetherness. Thank you for being part of our community and for the care, connection, and compassion you share throughout the year.

12/23/2025

Nothing says Hanukkah like fresh, warm donuts. Our residents and families loved the Hanukkah donut truck at Lester Senior Living today — a sweet way to celebrate 25 Years of Light and bring extra joy to the Festival of Lights. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this delicious tradition.

12/22/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the New Jersey Cantors Concert Ensemble for filling Lester Senior Living with extraordinary music and spirit. Their performance brought so much joy to our community as we celebrate 25 Years of Light. We are grateful for their talent, warmth, and the meaningful traditions they help us honor through song.

12/22/2025

Lester Senior Living is shining brighter than ever as we celebrate 25 Years of Light!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Happy Festival of Lights Concert — an evening filled with music, joy, tradition, and community spirit. For a quarter century, Lester has been a place where light, warmth, and connection guide everything we do.
Here’s to the next 25 years of illuminating lives and creating meaningful moments together.

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at the Jewish Community Housing Corporation.

As we light the menorah this Hanukkah, we are reminded of the enduring power of hope, resilience, and community. Each candle represents the light we bring to one another through compassion, care, and connection—values that guide everything we do across our JCHC communities.

May this Festival of Lights bring warmth to your home, comfort to your heart, and peace to you and your loved ones. We are grateful to our residents, families, staff, and supporters for being part of our extended JCHC family.

Chag Sameach and Happy Hanukkah.

12/05/2025

We are thrilled to share a very special milestone from our Narra Story Program.

A few months ago, we introduced this meaningful initiative designed to help our residents preserve their personal histories. Today, we are proud to announce that the books are complete — and each resident has received both a hardcover and paperback edition of their memoirs.

These are more than stories. They are cherished memories, life lessons, and legacies that families can hold onto for generations.

At our book reveal celebration, the families of our “Lester Authors” joined us to witness this heartfelt moment. Their joy in seeing their loved ones’ stories beautifully captured was truly unforgettable.

This was an extraordinary project to witness from start to finish, and we are honored to have been part of preserving these lasting memories.

12/05/2025

December is buzzing with celebrations at Lester Senior Living! Join us all month long as we honor community, culture, and 25 years of meaningful moments together.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽:

𝗠𝗶 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮 – 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆
📆 Sunday, December 7 • 3:00 PM • Heller Multipurpose Room
A beautiful journey through Latin American folklore brought to life by musicians and storytellers. A festive, multicultural experience for all.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗺 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📆 Sunday, December 14 • 2:30 PM • Heller Lobby
Celebrate Israeli culture and Jewish joy with a high-energy troupe performance.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 — 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
📆 Wednesday, December 17 • 11:00 AM
An inspiring concert bringing warmth, harmony, and holiday light to our community.

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸
📆 Friday, December 19 • 2:00–3:00 PM • Lester Parking Lot
Free for residents and staff.
Family and friends welcome!
Guests may purchase 4 mini donuts with toppings for $5.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 & 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆
📆 Tuesday, December 30 • 7:30 PM • Heller Lobby
Live music by Scott Giaquinto, festive décor, and a sparkling sendoff into the new year.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱!
In honor of our 25th anniversary, we are creating a special Lester Recipe Book. Residents and families—send in your favorite recipes to the Activities Department ASAP!

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. W𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

12/02/2025

Navigating the conversation about Independent living and Assisted Living is never easy, but it’s one of the most critical discussions you’ll have with your aging parents.

At JCHC, we understand the challenge. Our latest blog post outlines 4 essential steps for approaching Mom and Dad with empathy, respect, and a clear strategy. Learn how to:

Start by genuinely listening to their daily struggles. Assess risks and explore all living options (Independent Living vs. Assisted Living). Embrace the conversation as a process, not a one-time event. Be honest and direct while validating their feelings.

Read our complete guide to ensure you’re making this transition with dignity and trust:
Link to Blog Post: https://jchcorp.org/how-to-discuss-assisted-living-with-mom-and-dad/

How to Discuss Assisted Living with Mom and Dad Talking to your aging parents about their health and future living situation can be one of the most challenging conversations a family faces. Are you already dreading the discussion about routine check-ups, or perhaps realizing it's time to consider a....