Meer Independent Living Apartments

07/11/2025

On E.B. White’s Birthday, a Reminder to Keep It Simple.

Today, we celebrate the legacy of E.B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web and co-author of The Elements of Style. A writer who believed that good writing is good manners: thoughtful, honest, and clear. At Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, White’s timeless advice still guides how we communicate with our residents, staff, and greater community, from newsletters and emails to our website.

His words remind us: Write plainly. Revise relentlessly. And always consider your reader.

Happy birthday, Mr. White, and thank you.
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07/05/2025

In this week's Shabbat Shalom newsletter, Executive Director of Development Jo Rosen writes about "...the graduations we don’t discuss. The ones without speeches or stages. The ones that reshape us. The ones we carry in our hearts."
Read more, and recall all your life's "graduations" (so far).
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06/27/2025

Ever meet someone and feel like you’ve known them forever?
That instant click…it’s rare, it’s beautiful, and in a new chapter of life, it can feel like a lifeline. Whether you’ve just moved, started something new, or are simply seeking connection, this story is for you.
Executive Director of Development Jo Rosen has written about that moment when a stranger becomes a friend, and a place starts to feel like home.
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Read it. Share it. And tell her…have you ever just clicked with someone? She’d love to hear your story!

06/20/2025

We don’t mean harm when we call someone “cute,” but when it comes to older adults, especially women, that word can carry unintended harm. Let’s talk about what it means to age with dignity and how our words can support that. Read more in our latest newsletter.
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06/06/2025

Empowering Compassion, Kudos for Live and Learn, and a flurry of FRIENDS of JSL happenings in this week's Shabbat Shalom newsletter!
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06/04/2025

06/01/2025

This evening through Tuesday, June 3, we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot.
Read JSL Executive Director Jo Rosen's column "Why We Remember," connecting Shavuot to "encourage us to learn from the past, blend it into our present lives, and find meaning and purpose in our connection to our heritage."
https://jslmi.org/why-we-remember/

05/30/2025

What we remember, Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration registration, and community painting project in this week's Shabbat Shalom!
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05/23/2025

The Eight Over 80 video, a virtual Ad Journal greeting opportunity, and conversations about dementia in this week's Shabbat Shalom newsletter!
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05/23/2025

Jewish Senior Life was thrilled to sponsor and host over 40 guests at Meer on Wednesday for a Jewish Family Service Gray Matters Workshop!

The topic, “Food for Thought,” featured an engaging presentation by our very own dietitian, Elizabeth Freyre, RDN, who shared insights on brain-healthy nutrition. She wrapped up the session with a fun, hands-on demonstration of how to make no-bake energy bites - a delicious and nutritious snack!

Interested in trying them at home? Let us know and we’ll be happy to share the recipe!

05/21/2025

Join us as we recognize our 95 and older crowd with a special brunch on Friday, June 13 at 10:30am at Adat Shalom Synagogue. It is one of the most joyful events of the year. To register an honoree, please visit our website: https://give.jslmi.org/events-homepage/event-bessie-spector-oldest-jewish-americans-celebrations/