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Renee and Alan Helf man Honored with Joyce Proler Schechter

Spirit of Life Award at 75th Anniversar y G ala

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HJGF

When you or a loved one requires exceptional eldercare, where do you turn in Houston?

The Houston Jewish Geriatric Foundation (HJGF) was founded over twenty years ago to provide financial assistance to the most frail and vulnerable elderly in the community. The sole beneficiary of the HJGF is Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services.

As you may be aware, Federal and State healthcare funding has not kept pace with inflationary costs. However, our community remains deeply committed to providing compassionate and professional care, regardless of financial status. Your gift is extremely important because it offers immediate resources that are directed to the growing needs of our most frail elderly.

The HJGF Acts of Responsible Kindness (A.R.K.) Initiative was previously called the Seven Acres Annual Friends Campaign. Please help support the A.R.K. Initiative by sending in your gift today. Checks must be made out to Houston Jewish Geriatric Foundation and, for your convenience, you may use the enclosed envelope. You can also make your gift online at www.sevenacres.org by clicking on the Donate Now button on the HJGF banner. For more information call 713-778-5700.

The elderly in our community thank you for your generous support!

Houston Jewish GeriatricFoundation

Please Support our New

Acts of Responsible Kindness (A.R.K.) Initiative

of the Houston Jewish Geriatric Foundation

Buster FreedmanARK Initiative Co-ChairSeven Acres Past President

Malcolm P. Slatko Chief Executive OfficerSeven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services

Leonard Goldstein ARK Initiative Co-ChairPresident HJGFSeven Acres Past President

Benjamin WarrenARK Initiative Co-Chair HJGF Board Member

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“DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER” 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA HONORED DEDICATED SUPPORTERS RENEE AND ALAN HELFMAN

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services held its most successful

annual Gala to date on Saturday evening, February 3. More than 900 guests were in attendance to celebrate its 75th year of excellence in eldercare. The Gala honored community leaders Renee and Alan Helfman with the Joyce Proler Schechter Spirit of Life Award for their many years of service and support of Seven Acres and the Houston community. The event, held at the Hilton Americas Houston, included a cocktail hour where guests mingled and bid on fabulous gift items at the silent and Big Board auctions. Dinner and dancing to The Richard Brown Orchestra followed as well as the award presentation.

The evening was chaired by Seven Acres Board members Sandy Rubin and Judy and Michael Feinstein. Auction chairs Michael Wiesenthal and Rhoda and Steve Saka and raffle chairs Vicky and Michael Richker put in so many hours to make the event a success. The evening’s chairs thanked the Helfman family and River Oaks Chrysler/Dodge/Ram who generously donated the Dodge Journey SUV for the raffle.

Seven Acres’ past President of the Board of Trustees Judy Yambra welcomed gala guests and made an emotional donor appeal. “These are increasingly difficult economic times for us all but we also know that a community is judged in part as to how it cares for their needy and elderly, and tonight we implore you to once again help us care for those who can no longer care for themselves ….. It is truly a mitzvah and our responsibility.

Once again, thank you all for your tremendous support, your presence this evening and your concern for all those we serve.”

Seven Acres’ annual Spirit of life Award is now named “The Joyce Proler Schechter Spirit of Life Award’ in honor of past President and devoted supporter Joyce Schechter. Mrs. Schechter was on hand to present the award to Renee and Alan Helfman.

“Renee and I feel so grateful to belong to this loving and caring community,” Alan Helfman began as they accepted the award, “Houston is our home, our village, and our extended family. It’s

Joyce Proler Schechter and Judy Yambra.

“We are astonished at this generous gift of $1 million and also the second matching $1 million gift,” remarked Ms. Yambra. “The generosity of Sue and Lester Smith is beyond our imaginations.”

--Judy Yambra

Sue and Lester Smith announce the $1 million matching grant to Seven Acres at the Gala.

Renee and Alan Helfman

the best and most generous community in the nation. We have proven, you have proven, time and time again that Houston folks take care of our town. And to me that means every single person who is in need, who is hurting, suffering, struggling to make ends meet, or praying for help to grow their educational programs or expand health services to the underserved.”

Following the presentation of the award, Alan Helfman brought his friends and community supporters Sue and Lester Smith to the podium to make a special announcement. The Smiths declared that they would donate $1 million to the event and would make a further matching gift of $1 million to Seven Acres. “We are astonished at this generous gift of $1 million and also the second matching $1 million gift,” remarked Ms. Yambra. “The generosity of Sue and Lester Smith is beyond our imaginations.”

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75th Anniversary Annual Meeting Honored Judy Yambra

Seven Acres Annual Meeting included the election of new officers and an affectionate send-off for outgoing president, Judy Yambra. Michael and Vicky Richker chaired the meeting. The evening began with the Ziggy Band’s Western-style tribute to Seven Acres, sung to the tune of “The Ballad of Davy Crocket”.

Congregation Beth Yeshurun’s Rabbi Brian Strauss delivered the invocation. Speakers included Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Board President Sandy Weiner and Seven Acres past President Gary Swartz, who chaired the Board nominating committee. New officers include President, Brad Rauch; Vice Presidents, Michael Feinstein, Sandy Rubin, Jack Schaffer and David Stein; Treasurer, Lee Straus; Assistant Treasurer, Gary Greenberg; Secretary, Richard Kaplan; Assistant Secretary, Scott Jacobson; Parliamentarian, Michael Wiesenthal; and Historian, Renee Helfman. New Board members include Stuart Speer, Julie Kaplan, Stuart Miller, Annette Goldberg, Bonnie Winograd and Max Reichenthal.

Judy’s granddaughter, Layla Mueller, a recent Bat Mitzvah, made a surprise presentation of giving 10 percent of her monetary gifts to Seven Acres. “I chose Seven Acres because for the last few years I have heard my GG talk about what a great place Seven Acres is,” Layla said. “She told me what Seven Acres does and how it serves our community. She told me they care for our elderly and help people rehab after surgery. Until a few years ago, I never really knew much about it. I am glad I do now.” Layla’s great-great grandmother, Esther Friedman, lived at Seven Acres. “Seven Acres has been there for my family,” she said.

Layla’s goal was to help Seven Acres recover from the Harvey flood. “Thanks to many family and friends, I am able to donate a check in the amount of $1,000, to help Seven Acres recover.”

The program for the evening was a tribute to Ms. Yambra. The four incoming Vice Presidents held up posters spelling J-U-D-Y while reciting Judy’s attributes that matched the letters. The Ziggy Band also sang three more amusing songs of dedication to Judy.

The festivities concluded with a magnificent three-tiered 75th anniversary cake, with the new Seven Acres logo decorating it from bottom to top. Guests also were treated to a piece of Seven Acres history - copies of the program from the very first Annual Meeting from January 10, 1949. Seven Acres was then called the Home for the Aged Sons and Daughters of Israel and was located at 203 Branard Street. (please see page 20)

Gary Swartz, Malcolm Slatko, Judy Yambra, Brad Rauch, Vicky Richker and Michael Richker make a toast to Seven Acres 75 years. Back row, Seven Acres Vice Presidents participated in a presentation for Judy Yambra. Left to right: Sandy Rubin, Michael Feinstein, Jack Schaffer, and David Stein.

Alan and Brad Rauch are the first father and son to both serve as President of Seven Acres.

Judy Yambra accepted a check from her granddaughter, Layla Mueller, as a donation from her Bat Mitzvah gifts.

Seven Acres Generations of Leadership...

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Slatko for organizing and hosting such an important meeting. Hurricane Harvey created emergency situations and recovery complications never before seen in Texas or anywhere else. The need for clear and consistent communication is obvious. This meeting was an important step in that process.”

On June 12, the Seven Acres Campus played host to a community wide emergency preparedness workshop for professionals from Houston area senior residences. The group of 110 participating elder care providers included a variety of nursing homes, skilled care/rehab facilities and assisted living communities. The subject of the workshop was “Emergency Preparedness and Hurricane Response in Senior Living”.

Seven Acres CEO Malcolm Slatko thanked all in attendance and explained, “We created this event today due to the changes in the Texas Gulf Coast environment, especially as our own campus was so badly flooded, that have forced us to begin the forward thinking process in terms of rebuilding, moving or somewhere in between.”

Special guests for the round table discussion were Texas State Representative Shawn Thierry, District 146; Jordan Corbitt, associate with Baker Donelson specializing in disaster recovery and FEMA regulations; Mark Smith, Life Safety Code Program manager at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); and Hilal Salami, Preparedness Coordinator for Special Populations of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC). Kevin Warren, President and CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association was the moderator of the round table discussion. Leading Age Texas, an advocacy, networking, services and education association of not-for-profit eldercare providers, was represented by President and CEO George Linial and Director of Public Policy Alyse Meyer. Several officials from the Houston Fire Department were also on hand to discuss rescue erforts that took place during Harvey and also disaster planning for the future.

The workshop was held as a round table discussion that was broken up into the following topics: coordination with local emergency management, statewide and federal recommendations, and care provider community concerns moving forward.

Leading Age Texas CEO George Linial closed the session by saying, “We want to give special thanks to Seven Acres and CEO Malcolm

Emergency Preparedness Summit Hosted by Seven Acres for Community Elder Care Providers

State Representative Shawn Thierry presented Seven Acres with a Certificate of Recognition. Left to right: Seven Acres President Brad Rauch, CEO Malcolm Slatko, Representative Thierry, and Leading Age Texas CEO George Linial.

S u m m i t r o u n d t a b l e participants, seated, left to right: State Representative Shawn Thierry, Hilal Salami, Mark Smith, Jordan Corbitt, Brad Rauch. Standing: Ron Payne and Kevin Warren representing the Texas Health Care Association, Malcolm Slatko and George Linial.

A group representing 110 elder care providers from the greater Houston area participated in the flood summit workshop.

The Seven Acres Pauline Sterne Wolff Campus is proud to introduce its new community relations marketing team. Stephanie Barrocas and LaTonya Autrey bring many years of clinical experience to their positions that will enhance Seven Acres’ goal to be the community’s experts in aging. Both of these talented professionals are available to answer questions and give tours of the campus to help prospective residents and their families choose a senior residence, whether it be Seven Acres Jewish Senior Services - for either short term skilled nursing or long term care services - or The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence.

La Tonya Autrey has been part of the Seven Acres team for several months as Clinical Business Director in charge of admissions for skilled short term nursing and long term

Seven Acres and The Medallion Introduce New Community Relations Marketing Team

care. Ms. Autry has worked for twenty plus years in the healthcare industry beginning in respiratory therapy and continuing on in medical sales and marketing. She holds a Bachelors of Cardio Pulmonary Science from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. She also holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy.

“I am happy to say that Seven Acres has been successful in bringing in several new long term care residents and quite a few skilled care residents over that past few months,” Ms. Autrey remarked. “We are looking to expand our programs working with residents with Parkinson’s disease and those who have suffered from strokes. Our rehabilitation room is back up and running on our first floor and we are expecting a delivery of brand new state of the art equipment any day. We are especially excited that we will be doing music therapy with our brand new treadmill! I look forward to answering any questions you might have about skilled care or long term nursing care at Seven Acres.”

Stephanie Barrocas has served as Seven Acres Assistant Director of Dining Services for the last eight years. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Central Arkansas and she has worked in various locations as a licensed clinical dietician for over 20 years. Ms. Barrocas has just recently transitioned to the position of Director of Community Relations at The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence where she will help new prospective residents and their loved ones make the transition to assisted living. “I am excited to have this new opportunity to join the Medallion team,” Ms. Barrocas remarked. “And I look forward to introducing seniors in the community and their families to this

amazing quality of life experience. I invite anyone thinking of joining our senior community to call me and come by to take a tour.”

“The first contact for families who are interested in Seven Acres or The Medallion will be two professionals with many years of clinical expertise in the field of geriatrics,” remarked Seven Acres Chief Operating Officer Barry Goldstein. “By coordinating this special community relations team, Seven Acres is better able to meet the needs of the elderly in our community.”

Stephanie BarrocasCommunity Relations Director

LaTonya AutreyClinical Business Director

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Seven Acres is currently accepting applications for both skilled nursing rehabilitation and long term nursing care. Please call Latonya Autrey if you have questions or would like a tour at 713-778-5712 or lautrey@sevenacres.org.

Stephanie Barrocas can be reached at The Medallion at 713-778-5702 or sbarrocas@themedallion.org for a tour or questions about The Medallion.

The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Residence and Seven Acres’ rehabilitation partner, RehabCare announce their new wellness program that is staffed by a certified wellness professional. Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist Althea Scott is on staff daily at The Medallion to administer the exercise program in the wellness center and coordinate the aquatic exercise program in the aquatherapy pool.

Ms. Scott’s goal is to encourage all of the Medallion residents to “get moving” by coming to the aquatherapy pool as well as using the equipment in the center. As a water aerobic instructor she is currently working with the residents in the pool two days a week for sessions of thirty minutes each. “Aquatic exercise is especially good for seniors because of its low impact nature. There are so many benefits, particularly for those who have arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, fibromyalgia, stroke survivors, depression and so much more,” she remarked. “We keep the water warm because it helps to soothe pain, relax muscles and increase flexibility. The sessions run for thirty minutes and I am in the pool with the residents the whole time working along with them. Our pool has a lift to ease our residents into the pool and we also have an underwater treadmill and bicycle. Aquatic exercise is an injury free sport.”

“We have one resident who has been coming to the pool twice a week and he has lost six pounds!” she continued. “Aqua therapy is excellent for improving balance, aerobic capacity and strength without putting extra stress on the body. I invite everyone to come to the pool and try it.”

Ms. Scott is also in charge of the Medallion gym. “We have several brand new pieces of equipment and are expecting to get more soon. I am planning on teaching classes in ‘wheelchair kickboxing’ where you can sit and move your upper body and legs. We will use hand weights too. As we gear up in the gym and the pool we will also start to discuss nutrition as part of our wellness program.”

Resident Ann Fastow has lived at the Medallion for nine years. Now at age 93, she says she has more energy than ever and credits the wellness program. She swims with Ms. Scott twice a week and looks forward to her water aerobic sessions. “I like it very much and I feel stronger than I have for years. I try to convince other residents to come to the pool and join in the water exercise.”

Ms. Fastow works out in the Medallion gym using the bicycle and some hand weights. She also walks around the building to add to her exercise regimen. “I really enjoy doing exercise both in the water and in the gym. Althea gives

The Medallion Water Aerobic and Fitness Program Gets Residents Moving

very good directions and is delightful to work with. I tell my fellow residents that they really need to join in and take advantage of this wonderful program!”

C o m e a n d s e e T h e Medallion wellness center and aquatherapy pool for yourself. Contact Stephanie Barrocas for a tour at 713-778-5702 or sbarrocas@themedallion.org.

Medallion resident Ann Fastow sits on the lift as wellness instructor Althea Scott helps her to work with pool weights.

Above: Medallion residents Winnie Isaacs, Ann Fastow, and Dale Robinson work out on the gym equipment under the supeervision of wellness instructor Althea Scott. Below: Maria Leon with Ms. Scott.

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Residents Keep Busy at The Medallion

Left to right: Leona Kuper, Driector of Life Enrichment Jennifer Barnes, Medallion Executive Director Annette Betz, and Maria Leon got into the “Go Texan Spirit” during Rodeo Days in Houston.

Ann Fastow and Ben Patel were chosen as The Medallion Purim Queen and King.

Resident Annie Gutman was thrilled to receive Mishloach Manot from the Shlenker Fifth Graders on Purim.

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Left to right: Winnie Isaacs, Shirley Rosenthal and Bernard Rich helped to organize the newly renovated Medallion library.

There is always something happening at The Medallion. This spring the residents experienced a taste of Rodeo Houston with a western themed luncheon with Country and Western music provided by singer Rodney Rasberry. Purim brought a lot of young guests dressed in costume. The fifth grade students from the Shlenker School came dressed in costume bringing Mishloach Manot baskets, and the fourth grade students from YTE came to perform a short Purim play. High school students from the Torah Girls Academy arrived to present another Purim play for the residents. The residents had their own Purim party where they crowned their traditonal King and Queen.

The Medallion Library is back and better than ever. “Early last summer we began a project to overhaul our library,” remarked Jennifer Barnes, The Medallion Life Enrichment Coordinator. “We had way too many books and they were not in any particular order. The project was spearheaded by Medallion resident Winnie Isaacs who had worked as a professional librarian for many years and had the experience we needed to transform our library into one we could be proud of.” The books are now on display, alphabetized by author and in categories of interest. There is a wide selection of popular novels, biographies of famous people, large print books, Judaica, history, and some beautiful art books.

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For the second year in a row, high school students from Robert M. Beren Academy are paying monthly visits to the residents at The Medallion as part of a program called “Better Together.” “Better Together” is a yearlong, nationwide program with the aim of bridging the generation gap among members of local Jewish communities. In addition, this year five students from Beren have coordinated “bucket list” programs called “Better to Lead” for several lucky residents.

Beren Academy High School Students and Residents Enjoy Intergenerational Programs

The Robert Beren Academy “Better Together” program was so successful, that ithe school is also participating in a new program called “Better to Lead”. Five students were chosen for this program out of last year’s “Better Together” group, based on their leadership skills. In this new program the students are helping to choose special “bucket list” activities that are tailored specifically to several residents’ personal interests.

The first such project was an activity designed for resident Bernard Rich and was coordinated by Beren student Adam Hoffman. Adam helped arrange for Bernard to cook some of his favorite recipes with the help of The Medallion chef Noel Tobias. Outfitted in a specially made chef’s uniform with his name embroidered on it, Bernard set out recently to cook a vegetable curry recipe.

While Bernard chopped and sautéed the vegetables, the four other students from “Better to Lead” snapped photos and filmed video of the process. “I’ve missed cooking so much,” Bernard replied. “I am grateful to the ‘Better to Lead’ program for this opportunity. I am happy to be able to do this once a month. It’s like a dream come true!”

The “Better to Lead” student team admired the finished product as Bernard Rich and Chef Noel Tobias showed off the finished dish. Left to right: Dina Kirshner, Adam Hoffman, Mr. Rich, Chef Noel, Leora Geralnik, Tali Miller and Coral Vaknin.

On a beautiful spring afternoon, the Beren Academy “Better Together” students met The Medallion residents in the Sukkah to do an art project together. The students and their resident “buddies” glued different colors of sand to make gorgeous sand art paintings. Left to right: Doris Perlberg with Jeremy Morgan, Shirley Shoifet with Tali Miller, Annie Gutman with Dan Melnik.

Resident Ben Patel also participated in the “Better to Lead” program. The Beren students re-published his book of original poetry adding illustrations of each poem. Each i l lustration began as an original piece of art , seen at left with Ben, created by Beren students in every grade.

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Residents Celebrated a Festive Passover at Seven Acres and The Medallion

Passover preparations on the Seven Acres campus take place on a very large scale. On the morning of the seder, a group of industrious residents chopped and mixed the charoset and placed salt water, maror, and sprigs of parsley into small cups to be set out on the tables for that evening. The seder preparation took place at The Medallion where family member Tammi Altshuler was on hand to help prepare the symbols with Medallion residents Bernard Rich, Shirley Cooper, Arnold Rosenzweig, Maria Leon, Shirley Shoifet, Phoebe Brown, and Penny Bailey. Joining them were Seven Acres residents Rose Hurwitz, Judy Bogos, Gerald Feiner, and Marian Vegder.

At the first seder, the Seven Acres auditorium was full to capacity with 80 residents and their guests. A dedicated committee of residents and other volunteers were seated at a special head table and led the complete seder service. Leaders were residents Bob Altshuler, William Shlensky and Gerald Feiner. Also on hand were Chair of the Religious Committee Bobby Livitz and his wife, Sharon, CEO Malcolm Slatko and his wife Leslie, volunteers Ann and Al Abramczyk and Roz Wachter. Bob Altshuler was joined by his wife Tammi and daughter Lanie. Mr. Shlensky read a special reading from his past family seders. Seven Acres also held a second smaller seder service on Tuesday evening.

At The Medallion, approximately sixty residents and family members enjoyed both of the Passover seders in the dining room. The first night seder was led by volunteers Sandy and Barry Halpern who have led this service for the past twelve years beginning in 2006 when the senior community first opened its doors. Sandy’s late mother, Toby Orenstein, was a charter member resident of The Medallion. The second night was led by Medallion resident Rabbi Bernard Rich.

“I want to communicate to all of you, how wonderful the Passover Seders were both at Seven Acres and The Medallion,” remarked Seven Acres CEO Malcolm Slatko. “I cannot begin to tell you how many wonderful accolades we received and how important and meaningful it was to our residents to be able to celebrate this important holiday together with their families.

Residents, staff and volunteers of Seven Acres gathered at the head table at the first night seder, left to right: seated:, William Shlensky, Lanie Altshuler, Bob Altshuler, Tammi Altshuler, Sharon Stoper Livitz, and Bobby Livitz. Standing: Barry Goldstein, Leslie Slatko. Malcolm Slatko. Ann Abramczyk, Gerald Feiner and Al Abramczyk.

Each aspect of the Seder nights was superb, from the food, to the beautiful décor to the Seder program led by our residents and chair of our religious committee Bobby Livitz. Seeing our residents dressed so beautifully was very special. Without question it was one of the best Seders ever!”

For the past several years, a group of high school students, working under the auspices of the Houston Kashruth Association (HKA), have worked to clean all of the facility’s kitchens. Left ro right: Eric Meimoun, Marom Katz, Isaac Gateno, Akiva Garner, Robert Gateno, Yari Garner, Akiva Koval, and Ilay Katz.

Residents helped prepare the seder symbols, left to right, clockwise: Shirley Cooper, Marian Vegder, Rose Hurwitz, Penny Bailey, and Gerald Feiner.

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Long-time supporter of the Home, Bruce Stein, and his family hosted their annual party on Sunday, March 25th to deliver Valentine wishes to the residents of Seven Acres, The Medallion and their guests. The event was billed as the Annual Valentine Concert (A “Bissel” Late). The Stein family was represented by Bruce Stein, his sons David and Brad Stein and Brad’s wife Robin. Seven Acres Board members Sandy Rubin, Stephanie Loeser, Lorraine Horwitz and President Judy Yambra were also on hand to join in the fun.

This was the first major event planned to take place in the Seven Acres auditorium since it flooded due to Tropical Storm Harvey. The party included a concert by the ever popular Gulf Coast Concert Band, cake, and ice cream sundaes. Each resident received a special Valentine stuffed animal as a gift from the Stein family. “We had an incredible crowd and everyone was ready to party,” remarked host Bruce Stein. “It was so much fun and we all clapped hands and laughed and were thankful for all our blessings. The band was incredible and played everyone’s favorite music and the food was great. Everyone enjoyed the party favors which made everyone smile. This was the first party since Harvey and WE SURE DID PARTY! The Stein family was so grateful that everyone had a good time and we told them that we

Everyone Shared the Love at the Stein Family Valentine’s Party

At the Stein Family Valentine Concert are, back row, left to right, Jennifer Sutton, Brad Stein, Robin Stein, Stephanie Loeser, Sandy Rubin, COO Barry Goldstein, David Stein and Vicky Richker. Front row: Gabriela Bronk, Annaka Bronk, Stephanie Abrams, Lorraine Horwitz, Judy Yambra, Avril Abrams, Bruce Stein, and Samara Abrams.

Bruce Stein led the crowd in clapping along to the music of the Gulf Coast Concert Band.

would be back again next year if they would. All in all it was a ‘bissel’ late Valentine party.”

The Gulf Coast Concert Band played to a standing room only crowd, possibly the largest in recent Seven Acres history. They opened with “Happy Days are Here Again” as Bruce Stein danced into the room to say hello to everyone. Other highlights of the band’s performance were medleys from performers like Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, a “Sound of Music” medley and a Dixieland medley. They also played more pop standards like “Sweet Caroline,” “Copacabana,” and “In the Mood”.

Resident Rose Hurwitz enjoyed the party.

Three generations of resident William Shlensky’s family celebrated together.

Seven Acres Funds and Tributes

Tribute Gifts received after April 15, 2017 will be acknowledged in our next publication.

We Thank You for Your Generosity!

For your convenience, you may make your tribute online at www.sevenacres.org.

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BENJAMIN O. LEFF RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY FUNDHAPPY ANNIVERSARY Tracy and Marc Shedroff Judy and Jon HarrisIN HONOR OF Jared Miller Judy and Jon HarrisMelanie Spitzberg Judy and Jon Harris Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldHyman Freiman Doris PerlbergIN MEMORY OF Abe Friedman Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldSara Maryn Golding Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldAbraham Irwin Doris PerlbergDr. Daniel Jackson Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldBenjamin O. Leff Judy and Jon Harris Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldDavid Leff Fran Friedman Alicia Leff and Stephen ShanfieldGene Cohen Leff Judy and Jon HarrisCol. Norman Perlberg Doris PerlbergBERTIE HART ONEG SHABBAT SING-ALONG FUNDIN MEMORY OF Bertie Hart Linda and Teddy HartMarian Strug Linda and Teddy HartDISASTER RELIEFHAPPY BIRTHDAY Barbara Kalmans Ann PlantowskyJoy Pulaski Ann PlantowskyMyrna Schaffer Ann PlantowskyIN HONOR OF Isaac Aaron Fein Esther LevitIN MEMORY OF Rosalind Chess Linda and Joel ChessRuth Freedman Ann PlantowskyHerbie Klein Ann PlantowskyMendel Laviage Ann PlantowskySelma Lewis Ann Plantowsky

SPEEDY RECOVERY Pat Susser Ann PlantowskyJO CAPITO FUNDHAPPY BIRTHDAY Byron Capito Pam and Byron CapitoBernie Feldman Sandra and Joe KirkIN HONOR OF Byron Capito and Pam Klein Brad and Melissa KalmansIN MEMORY OF Adine Holland Pam and Byron CapitoJanice Kerns Pam and Byron CapitoGerry Wadler Jo Beth MossMINNIE Z. AND WALTER T. JONES ARTS & CRAFT FUNDHAPPY BIRTHDAYCharlotte and David Jones Eva and Mike LoebIN MEMORY OF Minnie Z. and Walter T. Jones Eva and Mike LoebFlorence and Walter Loeb Eva and Mike LoebSophie and Joe Nussenblatt Eva and Mike LoebSophie Nussenblatt Eva and Mike LoebRELIGIOUS FUNDIN MEMORY OF Ernest Dauber Yolande DauberWINTERS-FREED CANTORS CONCERTHAPPY BIRTHDAY Leslie Silver Nancy and Richard FreedRichard Winters Nancy and Richard FreedIN HONOR OF Lindsay Baum and Dr. Eric Rahimi Nancy and Richard FreedSPEEDY RECOVERY Max Brier Nancy and Richard FreedGENERAL FUNDHAPPY ANNIVERSARY Sue Sue and Don Aron Kaki and Larry BuckSusan and Ray Brochstein Kaki and Larry BuckSam and Sandy Chaskin Lois SimonKen and Ann Friedman

Kaki and Larry BuckBarbara and Barry Lewis Sally and Charles RobertsLee and Beth Schlanger Carol and Barry GoodfriendAdelle and Leroy Shaw Kaki and Larry BuckMaxine and Bubba Silberstein Kaki and Larry BuckLynn and Jerry Yellen Sharon and Lewis KrantzKay and Fred Zeidman Kaki and Larry BuckHAPPY BIRTHDAY Sue Sue Aron Kaki and Larry BuckLarry Aron Kaki and Larry BuckGus Block Jennie KarotkinFannette Blum Anita RothschildDiana Brackman Linda SusmanRaymond Brochstein Kaki and Larry Buck Jennie Karotkin Sally and Charles RobertsSusan Brochstein Sally and Charles RobertsRose Carrabba Kaki and Larry BuckMonroe Cutler Sandra and Sam BlockAvril Danziger Kaki and Larry BuckJulius Danziger Kaki and Larry BuckYolande Dauber The Dauber FoundationLinda Debrovner Kaki and Larry BuckSue Deutser Jennie Karotkin Sally and Charles RobertsBernice Feld Kaki and Larry BuckCarole Feld Kaki and Larry BuckBuster Freedman Kaki and Larry Buck Betty and Mel Sembler Barbara and Jay SteinfeldAnn Friedman Kaki and Larry BuckHeidi Gerger Kelli and Marty FeinJenard Gross Kaki and Larry BuckGail Gross Kaki and Larry BuckShawn Gross Kaki and Larry Buck

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Punkin and Walter Hecht Carol and Barry Goodfriend Joy and Dickie PulaskiWalter Hecht Elaine and Marvy Finger Dottie and Lawrence Kagan Jennis Kauffman Kathy and Tim Knott Janet and Elton Lipnick Linda and Jerry RubensteinBuddy Horwitz Harriet and Ronnie BormasterBarbara Hurwitz Kaki and Larry BuckCeline Kaplan Kaki and Larry BuckLester Kastleman Kaki and Larry BuckLewis Krantz Lynn and Jerry YellenSharon Krantz Lynn and Jerry YellenKay Levy Sally and Charles RobertsBuddy Lewis Barbara and Stuart AaronFrann Lichtenstein Sally and Charles RobertsJack Markman Kaki and Larry BuckJay Marks Kaki and Larry BuckArnold Miller Punkin and Walter HechtSteve and Mike Moore Irene and Frank ShawSidney Moran Kaki and Larry BuckCarole Pasternack Kaki and Larry BuckAnn Plantowsky Rochelle PyeDonald Podoloff Kelli and Marty FeinJoy Pulaski Kay Levy Rochelle Pye Margie and Stuart Rosenthal Carolyn and Dickie SolarTed Roggen Alice and Ralph Berkman Kaki and Larry Buck Estelle and Lester KastlemanJules Rose Sonia and Leon HorowitzMyrna Schaffer Joy and Dickie PulaskiJoyce Schechter Regina RogersMoe Schimmel Doris PerlbergDickie Solar Joy and Dickie PulaskiBill Spitz Kaki and Larry BuckRuth Strudler Kaki and Larry Buck

Gail Susholtz Kaki and Larry BuckMelva Villa Lilly Darnell Victoria QuijanoGlenda Waldman Kelli and Marty FeinRona Wizel Kaki and Larry BuckEd Wulfe Kaki and Larry BuckEmil Wulfe Kaki and Larry BuckJerry Yellen Sharon and Lewis KrantzBrenda Yosowitz Jill BurnettKay Zeidman Kaki and Larry BuckAlan Zuber Keith SolomonIN HONOR OF Gilbert Baker Lynn and Jerry YellenMarsha Cayton Jody and Jerry DePriestIsaac Aaron Fein Dora and Arthur Amdur Joy and Dickie Pulaski Sally and Charles RobertsLorraine Horwitz Harriet and Ronnie BormasterBuddy Horwitz Nancy and Arthur Brand Rhoda BrandRaymond Kalmans Marvin CohenSusan and Paul Magaziner Syma and Darryl LevyDr. Malcolm Mazow Marlene and Alan Efron Jennie KarotkinBradley Rauch Judy and Ronnie YambraRudi Rodriguez Alisa RodriguezSylvia Rusoff Anita and Robert OsmanJoyce Schechter Jimmy and Shelley KesslerMalcolm Slatko and the Staff of Seven Acres Harriet and Ronnie BormasterIN MEMORY OF Leon and Etta Aaron Barbara and Stuart AaronLawrence Aron Karen and Buster Freedman Barbara Harberg B.J. and Buddy Herz Ann Plantowsky Carol and Ronnie Rauch Sally and Charles Roberts Joyce and Arthur Schechter Carolyn and Dickie Solar Lynn and Jerry Yellen

Golda Baker Gil BakerMona Beck Mindy and Mike PattersonHennie Berdinis Lois SimonSophie and Jerome Bormaster Harriet and Ronnie BormasterBaldasserd Celestino Jhanine BindermanJoyce Chapman Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Ronald and Doris ShapiroMary Chazen Gaye and Dennis HalpinDr. Christine Cheng Eleanor and Jon TotzMartha “Marty” Clark Carol and Ronnie Rauch Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Marsha Wallace Lynn and Jerry YellenBarbara Cockrell Jody CockrellRegina Cohen Brad JacobsonMarvin and Rose Davies David DaviesGeorgina De Martinez Ruth DudaCecelia DeCrescente Mary Ellen and Con McCarthyTed Dinerstein Kaki and Larry Buck Karen and Buster Freedman Lynn and Jerry YellenFrank Dover Kaki and Larry Buck Punkin and Walter HechtCora Federman Fran and Mark KatzenellenbogenCelina Fein Helen and Cal CohnNataly Fertelmeister Naum Fertelmeister Lantsberg FamilyBill Fink Sharon and Daniel BrenerHoward Finkel Eileen and Richard WestermanSophie Finkelstein Roselyn and Greg Johnston Donna WeinbergLarry Folloder Harriet and Ronnie BormasterJeanette Getz Karen and Buster Freedman Dodie KrakowerPat Gin Trish Cepeda Arnold CheeBeppino Giovanella Eileen and Richard WestermanGoldie Shankman Glick Judy and Mike WeingartSara Maryn Golding

Eileen and Richard Westerman Lynn and Jerry YellenRabbi Michael Goldstein Susie and David Askanase The Brodsky Foundation Kaki and Larry Buck Ricki and Milton Frankfort Karen and Buster Freedman Meryl and Robert Gersh Shirley and Larry Grossman Barbara and Ray Kalmans Erin Kaya Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Sherry and Gerald Merfish Linda and Jerry Paine Rose and Bruce Pollack Donna and Harry Price Joy and Dickie Pulaski Bunny and Perry Radoff Stacey Rockman Joyce and Arthur Schechter Martin Schneider Marcia and Vic Shainock Irene and Frank Shaw Lois Simon Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Stein Family Judy and Ronnie YambraAdrienne Golub Sharon and Lewis Krantz Lynn and Jerry YellenWilliam L.Goodman Isabel GoodmanIrwin Goot Carol and Jimmy Frankel Karen and Buster Freedman Carol and Ronnie Rauch Jeri and Marc ShapiroHelaine Grogin Kaki and Larry Buck Renee and Marvin Gerber Punkin and Walter Hecht Ginger Kaplan Ginger KaplanHarriet Grossfield and Anne Page Rena GrossfieldBessie R. Halpin Carolyn and Bryan McKinleyFrieda Halpin Gaye and Dennis Halpin Carolyn and Bryan McKinleyMorris Halpin Gaye and Dennis HalpinWalter Heller Irene and Frank Shaw Donna WeinbergMaryann Hoffer Carol and Ronnie RauchBarry Horwitz Simon Fredricks Lorraine and Buddy Horwitz Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Mimi and Leon Toubin Judy and Ronnie YambraRaymond Hutner Carol and Ronnie RauchMartin Ideris

Dora and Arthur Amdur Talia Nowitz Diamond and Jay Locke Carolyn Plessner Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Judy and Ronnie YambraDr. Daniel Jackson Joy and Joseph Kaplan Bobby Sandler Lynn and Armand Shapiro Leslie and Malcolm SlatkoJeffrey L. Johnson Dennis LaviageJay Karkowsky Rochelle SkibellWally Karpas Joyce and Arthur SchechterIvan Knobler Kaki and Larry Buck Lorraine and Buddy Horwitz Joyce and Arthur SchechterBarney Kogen Harriet and Ronnie Bormaster Carole and M.M. Feld Karen and Buster FreedmanEd Krigel Edward SchiffHoward Kusnetz Kaki and Larry Buck Helen Wils and Leonard Goldstein Ginger Kaplan Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Bruce Schimmel Miriam SeligJerry Lass Barbara and Stuart AaronMendel Laviage Kaki and Larry Buck Dennis Laviage Joyce and Arthur SchechterDale Anthony Ledet Dennis LaviageJack Lee Harriet and Ronnie BormasterDavid Leff Carol and Ronnie RauchHarold Levine Judy and Mike Weingart Eileen and Richard WestermanJill Levy Lynn and Jerry YellenAnita Lewis Ruth and Buddy Lewis Andrew Klein and Adam Mastoon Susan and Syd WaldmanEdith Lewis Carol and Ronnie RauchMeyer Lewis Harriet and Ronnie BormasterSelma Lewis Kaki and Larry Buck Barbara and Ray Kalmans Lynn and Jerry YellenMorton Lipman Kathy and Bill Kottwitz

Carolyn and Stephen Leatherwood Irene and Frank ShawHelen Luntz Basil and Doreen JoffeMichael Mahan Lynn and Jerry YellenJimmy Malick Sharon and Daniel BrenerPat Markowitz Sandra LuskyAmy Beth Marks Kaki and Larry Buck Carole and M.M. Feld Joyce and Arthur SchechterRenee Mayer Marcia FeldtHarry Mellon Gerry KarkowskyElaine Merwin Kaki and Larry Buck Dorene and Frank Herzog Estelle and Charlie RacusinSidney Morgen Diane Dorf and Steven MorgenDr. John Mucasey Kaki and Larry BuckShirley Nedelman Dennis LaviageDr. Milton Nirken Harriet and Ronnie Bormaster Karen and Buster FreedmanLloyd Parkans Linda and Joe PulaskiDeena Passman Maury PassmanSam Proler Janis and Stephen Block Diana Brackman Kaki and Larry Buck Alyse and Robert Caplan Marsha Cayton Rhoda and Simon Fredricks Helen Wils and Leonard Goldstein Barbara Harberg Punkin and Walter Hecht B.J. and Buddy Herz Dorene and Frank Herzog Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Lorraine and Buddy Horwitz Ginger Kaplan Joan and Marvin Kaplan Jennie Karotkin Judith and Barry Kaufman Ann and Stephen Kaufman Barbara and Barry Lewis Millicent Lewis Suzanne Miller Neu Foundation of California Joyce and Gary Nimetz Linda and Jerry Paine Ann Plantowsky Lynette and Alan Rauch Carol and Ronnie Rauch Sally and Charles Roberts Jay and Raymond Rosenstein

Lynn and Armand Shapiro Jeri and Marc Shapiro Shara Fryer and Barry Silverman Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Helen and Andy Spector Linda Susman Mimi and Leon Toubin Marsha Wallace Leslie and Sandy Weiner Lyn Weycer Lynn and Jerry YellenFannie Rauch Kaki and Larry Buck Marilyn Caplovitz Maralyn and Jacob Cohen Carol and Desey Desenberg Babs and Mike Eaker Lynn Edelman Susanne and Randall Evans Bernice Feld Carole and M.M. Feld Tootie and Steven Fradkin Renee and Marvin Gerber Nancy and Gary Glesby Helen Wils and Leonard Goldstein Carol and Barry Goodfriend Barbara Harberg Punkin and Walter Hecht Gloria Herman Dorene and Frank Herzog Barbara and Ray Kalmans Ginger Kaplan Carolyn and Jay Kaplan Nora Laufman Linda Lesser Lee Levit Barbara and Barry Lewis Janet and Elton Lipnick Richard and Ann Melamed Barbara Miller Carol and David Neuberger Rochelle and Sheldon Oster Ina Perlman Linda and Joe Pulaski Joy and Dickie Pulaski Lila Rauch Patricia and Mark Rauch Carol and Ronnie Rauch Sally and Charles Roberts Regina Rogers Marlene and Norman Rosenthal Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Barbara and Norman Schneidler Jeri Lyn and Jeff Sebert Toby and Jack Segal Marcia and Vic Shainock Lynn and Armand Shapiro Maxine and Bubba Silberstein Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Robin and Brad Stein James Tanner Tanner Shirley Toomim Marsha Wallace Emily Weingarten Judy and Ronnie Yambra Lynn and Jerry Yellen

Susie and Alvin ZimmermanDora Rodriguez Doris RodriguezBenjamin Ronn Lynn and Jerry YellenSylvia Rusoff Tammi and Bob AltshulerAdele Sandler Kaki and Larry BuckDonald Schindel Renee and Marvin Gerber Carol and Ronnie Rauch Marsha WallaceArnold Schneider Linda and Ronald TurboffKenneth L. Schnitzer Joan Schnitzer-LevyRuth Schnitzer Kaki and Larry Buck Walter and Sandra Rosen Paula and Mark UrkowitzRozelle Schultz Sylvia Goldman Judith and Marcus Jacobson Susie MarshallCecile Schuman Patricia and Howard SussmanMargie and Albert Schwartz Harriet and Ronnie BormasterJenny Segall Fran and Mark Katzenellenbogen Judy and Richard SteinMarion Solomon Susie MarshallBob Spevak Edward SchiffShirley Stein Allen BeckerBernard Stolbun Barbara and Stuart Aaron Harriet and Ronnie Bormaster Kaki and Larry Buck Barbara and Ray Kalmans Carol and Eric Nelson Lynn and Jerry Yellen Kay and Alvin ZeismanEdith and Bernard Stolbun Seth StolbunMarian Strug Barbara and Stuart Aaron Helen Wils and Leonard Goldstein Barbara Harberg Dorene and Frank Herzog Eileen and Richard WestermanLeonard Swartz Kaki and Larry Buck Dan Gordon Rochelle and Alan Jacobson Barbara and Ray Kalmans Ginger Kaplan Barbara and Geoffrey Koslov Linda Lesser Lynne Lipsitz

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Esther and Gary Polland Karen and Bill Rubinsky Lee and Roberta Schwartz Barbara and Jerry Selzer Rochelle Skibell Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Mimi and Leon Toubin Judy and Mike WeingartMarie “Mongie” Eisen Swartz Harriet and Ronnie Bormaster Sharon and Daniel Brener Karen and Buster Freedman Dan Gordon Barbara and Ray Kalmans Ginger Kaplan Barbara and Geoffrey Koslov Richard Leibman Lynne Lipsitz Bebby and Arthur Marlin Bunny and Perry Radoff Minnette Robinson Lee and Roberta Schwartz Reva Shapiro Shirley ToomimMillie Tatar Joy and Dickie PulaskiBert and Betty Tucker Barbara and Stuart AaronEvelyn Tyser Carolyn PlessnerAbe and Rae Weingarten Joan Schnitzer-LevyBernice Weingarten Joan Schnitzer-LevyJohnny Weintraub Barbara and Stuart Aaron Kaki and Larry BuckBabette Weiser Sandra and Joe Kirk Judy and Mike WeingartHenry A. Wertheimer

Barbara and Stuart AaronNancy Whitman Barbara SchulemanRita Wise Carol and Ronnie RauchMelvyn Wolff Carol and Ronnie RauchRusty Zainfield Eileen and Richard WestermanStephen J. Zimmerman Kaki and Larry BuckSPEEDY RECOVERY Morrie Abramson Kaki and Larry BuckBobbie Arkus Ruth and Buddy LewisAllen Becker Kaki and Larry BuckSophia Bender Kaki and Larry BuckDr. Leon Bloom Kaki and Larry BuckMarty Buck Kaki and Larry BuckTed Dinerstein Kaki and Larry BuckSally Fuchs Kaki and Larry BuckBarbara Klein Ruth and Buddy LewisFlorence Kusnetz Kaki and Larry BuckCharles Miller Kaki and Larry BuckBeth Miller Kaki and Larry BuckRick Oshman Kaki and Larry BuckMalcolm Slatko Tammi and Bob AltshulerLarry Sondock

Lynn and Jerry YellenLarry Wainer Harriet and Ronnie Bormaster

Emil Wulfe Kaki and Larry BuckBrenda Yosowitz Leslie and Malcolm Slatko

In MemoriamPatricia AkinsMichael BailesMaria Barron

Iraida BeliakovaMae Bisel

Helen BlumbergRichard Blumfield* Florence Bootin*Harold Braudrick

Edrie Bridges Hope BrownPearl BundMary Byrd

Melvin CaganWade Callender*Joyce Chapman

Le ChuVera Crawford*

Graciela DiazCarmen D’Aguilar

Idanell DillonSophie Finkelstein

Maria FloresCynthia Flowers

*The Medallion Resident

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Elizabeth HartwellBarbara Hecker

Albert Jansson, M.D.*Mary Johnston

Marion KupermanRoland Lillie, Jr.

Helen LuntzGabrielle Manela

Patricia MarkowitzJocelyn Meyer

Vladimira MikheyenkoHerbert Muhlbauer*

Edith OrlinSylvia RusoffJenet Segall

Frank Schultz Oscar Simpson

Olga Smith Evelyn Tyser

Khanna VermanBarbara Walker

George WollenbergJoyce Yancher

Gretchen Ziesmer

The Board, Residents, Staff, and Volunteers wish to thank the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston for their enormous financial support

given to Seven Acres after the Harvey Storm.

Representatives of Jewish Federations from all over the country flew in to Houston in the weeks following the storm to tour the Jewish agencies and synagogues in order to carry the message back to their communities about the needs of those that flooded.

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Please Join Us as Welcome the New Year 5779

Traditional Services in the Seven Acres Chapel

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 7:00 p.m.Rosh Hashanah I Monday, September 10 8:45 a.m.Rosh Hashanah II Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 6:30 p.m.Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 8:45 a.m.Yizkor Memorial Service Wednesday, September 19 11:15 a.m.

Reform Services - The Medallion

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 7:00 p.m.Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 10 10:00 a.m.Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 7:00 p.m.Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 10:00 a.m.Yizkor Memorial Service Wednesday, September 19 2:30 p.m.

Sukkot Services in the Seven Acres Chapel

Sukkot - First Day Monday, September 24 8:45 a.m.Sukkot - Second Day Tuesday, September 25 8:45 a.m.Shemini Atzeret Monday, October 1 8:45 a.m.Yizkor Memorial Service Monday, October 1 10:00 a.m.Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 2 8:45 a.m.

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“These have been very difficult times for those people in the community who have been displaced,” Seven Acres CEO Malcolm Slatko remarked as he explained why Seven Acres wishes to open this year’s High Holiday services to the whole community. “So many of our buildings in the Jewish community were damaged by the flood and are still under renovation that we want to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to join our residents here as we celebrate the holidays.”

The Seven Acres Campus offers two locations for holiday services. Traditional services are offered in the Seven Acres chapel that will be led by Rabbi Avigail Young and Seven Acres chair of the Religious Committee Bobby Livitz. At The Medallion, Reform Jewish services will be led by longtime volunteer Roy Cohn with cantorial soloist Dr. Isabelle Ganz

Seven Acres and The Medallion Residents Invite the Community to Join them for the High Holidays

Call 713-778-5719 for more information

who will be assisted by accompanist Keith Ross.

Rabbi Young is a familiar face on the campus as she has led Shabbat services and holiday festivals at both Seven Acres and The Medallion. Well known in the Houston Jewish community, Dr. Ganz has performed as a cantorial soloist for many years at local synagogues as well as several overseas. Mr. Ross has served as accompanist for High Holiday services at The Medallion and at Congregation Beth Israel in the past.

“We are delighted to announce that Dr. Isabelle Ganz will join us for the Medallion reform services and Rabbi Avigail Young for the traditional services in the Seven Acres chapel,” remarked Sue Cororve, Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services. “Our services are free of charge and open to the community. Please call 713-778-5719 for more information.”

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As the High Holy Days approach, we are beginning to prepare the Seven Acres/The Medallion 2018-5779 Book of Memory. We look forward to the opportunity to memorialize your loved ones.

In addition to our regular Book of Memory listing ($18.00 per name), we also invite you to participate in our High Holiday Flower Fund. Your contribution to the Flower Fund ($36.00 per name) will help to underwrite the cost of our beautiful High Holiday service flower arrangements and will also be acknowledged in the Book of Memory.

Please complete and return the form below with your remittance by August 20, 2018. The Book of Memory will be distributed at the Yizkor service on Yom Kippur and mailed to those who reside out of town.

Many thanks and L’Shana Tova to you and your loved ones from our Seven Acres family.

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 20, 2018.

CONTRIBUTION DONATED BY:

Name(s):

Address: City/State/Zip:

Enclosed please find my: o Check o VISA o MasterCard o American Express

Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Phone:

Signature: Email:

You may also make your Book of Memory contribution online by visiting us at www.sevenacres.org

Malcolm P. SlatkoChief Executive Officer

Seven Acres/The Medallion High Holidays Book of Memory

Brad RauchPresident

IN MEMORY OF:

Please return form to: Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services6200 N. Braeswood Houston, Texas 77074

Minimum Memorial Book donation is $18 PER NAME Minimum Flower Fund donation is $36.00 PER NAME

Dear Friends,

Call 713-778-5719 for more information

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FACTS FROM THE SEVEN ACRES ARCHIVES

In honor of Seven Acres 75th Anniversary we would like to share some interesting facts with you about the early days of the Home for the Aged Sons and Daughters of Israel. Although the Home opened in 1943, the First Annual Report was not published until January 1949. Here are some of the more fascinating pages from that report. Notice that the average annual cost of care per guest (resident) was just $1,828.54 in 1948 and the average cost of food daily was just a little more than one dollar!

6200 N. Braeswood Blvd.Houston, Texas 77074 713.778.5700www.sevenacres.org

President .......................... Brad RauchChief Executive Officer ..... Malcolm P. SlatkoEditor ................................ Stephanie H. Kleiner

Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston