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Sentinel
Pauline Sterne Wolff Campus Cheshvan 5781
Jean and Jerry Moore Center Fall 2020
for Jewish Living Houston, Texas
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021
PRESIDENT’S LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Resident Small Group Activities and Window Visits Begin
To all our Families, Friends and Supporters, B ecause testing and personal protective protocols have
been able to keep the Seven Acres residents and staff
virus free, the facility has announced that a resident visitation
The Life Enrichment Department, under the direction of Jill
Newman, has been coordinating with the responsible parties
to schedule window visitation. Scheduled visits take place
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I send our greetings and sincere wishes request was recently approved by Health and Human Services Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30a.m. and
that you in our Seven Acres and Medallion communities are doing well Commission (HHSC). Visitation will continue to focus on 4:00p.m. and are limited to one window visit a week so that
and staying safe and healthy. mitigation of Covid-19 while allowing residents to leave all families have an equal opportunity to participate in the
their rooms and visit their loved ones through a designated visits. “So far, we are very pleased with the response from
window. Visits must by scheduled ahead of time by the Life family and friends,” remarked Ms. Newman. “It is wonderful
After dealing with the threat of Covid-19 for almost 8 months now, it sounds
Enrichment Department staff with residents and guests to see the happy faces of the residents when they see their
trite to tell you that these times have been a real trial on all associated required to adhere to strict protocols and responsibilities. loved ones. It makes such a difference when they can see
with, and living at, Seven Acres and the Medallion. Life and society have each other vs. just speaking on the phone.”
not been normal, but we are persevering and making strides to make The window in the gift shop looks out to the front porch of
Seven Acres and the Medallion into a stronger and more resilient place. Seven Acres and provides a clear view for the visitors and Small group activities have also resumed for the residents at
residents. The window does not open. The gift shop has a Seven Acres. They are able to gather, socially distanced, in
Bradley Rauch, President
land line phone that a resident can use to speak to their loved the larger activity rooms in small groups. Once again, they
As of the date of this letter, Seven Acres is pleased to report that it has Seven Acres Board of Trustees can be together to participate in bingo and group exercises.
one who speaks to them on a cell phone outside.
eradicated Covid-19 from our campus. As of September 29, no residents
or staff on either the Seven Acres or Medallion campuses have tested positive for the virus. Although
we do understand that it is very difficult on the residents and their families, we continue to follow the
federal, state and local mandates that restrict the operations and visitations to our buildings and residents.
We are in constant consultation with our advising epidemiologist, and are doing our best to prevent the
infection from coming back for an unwanted visit. Notwithstanding that, however, in compliance with
these regulations and with the guidance of our doctors, we have recently taken measures to allow our
residents greater freedom to participate in group activities and to socialize, as well as granting easier
and more open access to visitors and families. Those of us on the Board of Trustees understand the pain
and frustration of what our families and their loved ones are going through, but this virus is deadly and
our residents are some of the population that is most at risk. We do the best that we can to balance all
of these risks.
Berta Roth visited at the window with her grandson, Amanda Focke, left, visited with her mother, resident
I want to thank our loyal and dedicated staff who have staked their health and personal wellbeing to the Tomas Ackerman, and her great-granddaughter, Pamela Browning, at the gift shop window.
venture of keeping our residents cared for and safe. Their efforts are not praised enough and their tasks Arianna Ackerman.
are often thankless. We all understand and take our obligations for the care of our residents, as well as
our administrators and staff, seriously.
We are deeply appreciative for your continued understanding and support as we try to manage through
a very uncertain present and future.
At left:
The Medallion has
With kindest regards, also scheduled
window visits.
Resident Doris
Perlberg enjoyed a
special visit from
her granddaughter,
Rachel, and Rachel’s
Bradley Rauch new baby girl.
President Cantor Vadim Tunitsky was cleared to come to Seven
Acres to play violin for the residents after testing
negative for Covid and donning total PPE.
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After all - All You Need is Love!
All You Need is Love for our wonderful residents to
participate in Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services’
2021 Virtual gala. Please Join us for this virtual event that
will take place on Saturday evening, February 6, 2021. Gala
guests will enjoy this digital LOVE-fest from the comfort of
their home “stage” for the evening. It will be a gala full of
home entertainment and surprises, to include all-important
fundraising that will benefit those whom we care for- our
residents.
This year’s gala will honor our devoted Seven Acres and service to the elderly and elder disabled of the Texas Gulf
Medallion staff with the coveted Joyce Proler Schechter Spirit coast, Seven Acres remains deeply committed to providing
of Life Award recognizing their service to our residents and compassionate and professional care to the frail elderly of
families performed with the highest integrity, particularly our community. Proceeds from the virtual gala will directly
during this global pandemic. Their energy, courage, benefit our residents.”
dedication and spirit have earned them the utmost respect
and admiration of all those touched by their steadfast care. All our residents need is YOUR love. We hope you will
The staff have exemplified the award values daily and have support us this year by sponsoring “virtual tables.” More
been instrumental in forwarding our mission of “honoring of your dollars will go directly to our mission to “Honor
thy mother and father.” our Mothers and Fathers.” Please support our cherished
residents by participating in our All You Need is Love Virtual
“We are proud to be honoring our hard-working staff Gala by filling out the form on page 2 or go online at www.
this year, who have worked so hard to keep our residents sevenacres.org/donate/annual-gala. For questions, please
safe during the COVID pandemic,” remarked Seven Acres contact us at gala@sevenacres.org or 713-778-5781.
President Brad Rauch. “As we embark on our 78th year of
“Our dedicated staff is the reason why we are
maintaining our residents’ high quality of life. The
leadership at Seven Acres recognizes that all of our
staff are true heroes and worthy of receiving our Joyce
Proler Schechter Spirit of Life Award.”
-Seven Acres President Bradley Rauch
Dear Team,
“I recently read an article that reinforced my admiration
for what you had been doing for the past 7 ½ months. I
want to thank you for choosing to come to Seven Acres
campus five days a week caring for those who cannot
care for themselves during this pandemic. You have
all chosen to be courageous and It is appreciated by
our residents, families, facility leadership, and board.
Please read this article at
https://www.leadingage.org /members/being-
courageous.”
-COO Barry Goldstein
To our Seven Acres Staff -
“We at Seven Acres are surrounded by those with
dedication to serve our seniors. These last 7 ½ months
we have together done what had to be done. We are
still on the journey. Thank you for being who you are.”
-Administrator of Campus Services Marsha Cayton
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Seven Acres Provides Medical Education for Seniors and their Loved Ones Seven Acres Receives Award to Establish The Albert & Ethel Herzstein
OUR COMMUNITY’S EXPERTS IN AGING Department of Geriatric Medical Services and Wellness
Seven Acres believes that part of its fundamental mission is to inform the community on issues of aging, in addition to its professional
care giving role. The Sentinel newsletter is pleased to present its “Experts in Aging” series of articles written by medical professionals
who specialize in the care of the elderly in the community. The following article was submitted by the Wellstar Health System, a
T he Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
was founded in 1965 and has supported more than
1,000 charitable organizations for more than half a
The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Board
of Directors recognize that Seven Acres is one of the largest
geriatric campuses in Houston providing multiple levels of
non-profit healthcare system that provides comprehensive care in Atlanta, Georgia. Wellstar shares our vision of creating healthier
century. The Foundation has been a generous and regular care, serving extremely ill residents requiring a full-time
communities through prevention and wellness programs.
supporter of Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services staff of healthcare professionals and medical services. Seven
Helping the Elderly to Cope with Stress During the Pandemic for many years. Seven Acres is pleased to announce Acres offers levels of care that include intermediate and
Adults age 65 and older are at a higher risk of contracting Take action if strong emotions persist or worsen. If you, or that it has recently received funding in the amount intensive long-term care, hospice and palliative care,
severe illnesses, including COVID-19. That’s why it’s especially a loved one, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like of $250,000 to create The Albert & Ethel Herzstein skilled nursing care and assisted living. In the future,
important for older adults to take preventative health sadness, depression or anxiety, or feel like you may harm Department of Geriatric Medical Services and Wellness. Seven Acres will acknowledge this most significant grant
measures during a pandemic. At this time, practicing social yourself or others, call 911 for immediate assistance.
This department would include internal geriatric award with a prominent display within the building.
distancing—the act of reducing time spent in society and
around others—can help seniors stay safe and healthy. Offering Hope to Elderly Loved Ones. During this challenging medicine intervention by board certified physicians
time, friends and family can be an important support system and geriatric nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, “The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation’s
Under normal circumstances, older adults may experience for seniors. Even while social distancing to keep elderly loved specialized nutrition, and rehabilitation therapists support will reinforce Seven Acres’ vision to help each
loneliness and depression. But with the cancellation of many ones safe, people can still find ways to connect with them. providing occupational, speech and physical therapy. person assert his or her independence and to function
community events and disruption of everyday activities due to Here are some easy ways to help older adults cope with the
This interdisciplinary team of professionals has special at optimal ability for as long as they are able,” remarked
COVID-19, the senior population can feel even more isolated. stress:
knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the Seven Acres Chief Development Officer Nancy Ebanks. “This
“Typically, when we reach retirement, we tend to form Make a virtual visit. Setting up a video chat, making a phone diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative financial support would be a significant help to sustain the
daily and weekly routines that become very important call or sending a quick text message can go a long way in aspects of elder care and wellness. This Herzstein organization’s future to continue to provide the highest
to us and ensure we are socializing with others and living helping older adults feel connected. Foundation grant is being awarded in memory of Mrs. level of geriatric healthcare and quality of life to all those
a fulfilling life,” said Dr. Jeffrey L. Tharp, Wellstar Health
Cynthia Loewenstern. we serve.”
System Chief of Primary Care and Medicine Service Line. Send snail mail. Take the time to write a physical letter or
“Now that our elderly are practicing social distancing, send pictures of your favorite memories together. This small
they no longer have these outlets. This may lead to act of kindness can bring older adults comfort and hope. “The inspiration for this grant was the care that my wife, “I spent a lot of time at Seven Acres while my wife
further downstream effects, such as exercise limitation, Cynthia, received in all of these areas while she was a resident was a resident and I continually observed the medical
nutritional deficiencies and lack of compliance with medical Brighten their space. Help seniors feel upbeat and positive by of Seven Acres,” remarked Richard Loewenstern, when asked professionals working to increase the quality of life for all of
appointments and treatments,” Dr. Tharp explained. keeping their living spaces well-lit. Gift a flower arrangement
about this gift to fund a specific medical program. “The the residents,” Mr. Loewenstern continued. “The Herzstein
to add a cheerful pop of color to their home.
As stress and anxiety about the outbreak increases, seniors medical professionals at Seven Acres, especially the geriatric Foundation is delighted to be able to offer this award that
may also experience changes in sleep patterns and worsening Encourage proper hygiene. Send little reminders to your physicians and nurse practitioners from the Trumen Group, will support the staff in these efforts.”
signs of depression and dementia. According to the Centers loved ones to wash their hands often and bathe daily. gave such guidance as Cynthia’s disease progressed. I am
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are several especially grateful to Dr. Cynthia Robinson, who led the medical
ways seniors can stay happy and healthy during this difficult Be mindful of mental health. Remind older adults to think
team, for her expertise and care during this time.”
time: positively and relax with fun activities like puzzles and other
games.
Breakaway from news coverage. Watching, reading, or Richard Loewenstern, Chairman
listening to constant news and social media stories about Take a walk down memory lane. Reminiscing about happier
of the Board of Directors of the
COVID-19 can increase stress and anxiety. times can help improve memory function and bring older
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable
adults hope, even while they’re staying inside their homes.
Care for your physical health. Try to maintain your personal Foundation, arrived at Seven Acres
hygiene, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and get plenty Keep news to a minimum. The constant media coverage to personally deliver the check for
of sleep. about COVID-19 can be overwhelming for older adults. the grant. He met with the Seven
Suggest they only check one or two reputable news sources Acres staff in the Herzstein Garden
Make time to rest and relax. Every day, set aside time for a day for the latest information. that was created in memory of
fun activities you enjoy. Albert and Ethel Herzstein and
Lend a helping hand. Offer your care and support during this Sadie Herzstein Smith. Left to right:
Stay connected with friends and family. Reach out to your challenging time. Let your loved one know you’re just one Nicole Sager, Executive Assistant,
trusted loved ones to share your concerns and feelings. phone call away if they need anything. Nancy Ebanks, Chief Development
Officer, Bradley Rauch, President
Call your healthcare provider for support. If you are feeling Finding ways to help elderly loved ones cope with anxiety and of the Board of Trustees, Richard
overwhelmed several days in a row, ask for help from your stress can help them stay healthy and hopeful. If you notice Loewenstern, Barry Goldstein,
healthcare team. stress beginning to interfere with your loved one’s daily life, Chief Operations Officer, and
encourage them to reach out to their healthcare provider. Marsha Cayton, Administrator of
For more information, please visit the CDC’s website on keeping older adults safe both physically and mentally at - Campus Services.
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/covid19-guidance.html. Also, please visit the Wellstar Health System website for an article about taking care of
6 your mental health at - https://www.wellstar.org/education/pages/press-releases/2020/covid-19-taking-care-of-your-mental-health.aspx 7
a symbol of distinction
in assisted living
The Medallion Families Stay in Virtual Contact To Our Medallion and Seven Acres Family...
These last months have been challenging for the residents important to both of us and I’m very grateful for this creative After a successful career as a devoted and committed We are pleased to
of The Medallion. They have had to forgo group activities solution to the restrictions of the pandemic!” employee at both Seven Acres and The Medallion for over announce that Marsha
and, perhaps most difficult of all, they have not been able twenty-four years, Annette Betz has announced that she Cayton, Administrator
to visit with loved ones in person. The new normal at The The Medallion devised an additional system that works great will be retiring her position as Executive Director of The of Campus Services, will
Medallion is visiting on computer or tablet on Facetime or for everyone. Besides visiting on FaceTime and Zoom, the Medallion Assisted Living Residence in November. As a be taking over the role
Zoom. As the residents have become more accustomed to families can email photos to Ms. Barnes. She then transfers longtime colleague and friend, we would like to express our of Executive Director of
the new technology awarded by The Medallion Foundation, them to a special email account on the Medallion iPad and sincere appreciation to her for her dedication to the mission the Medallion Assisted
it has become a lifeline for those who rarely saw their out of places them in individual albums for each resident. and for her large role in taking care of those who can no Living Residence upon
town family members, even before the pandemic. longer adequately take care of themselves. Annette’s departure. Annette Betz Marsha Cayton
When asked how she enjoys her regular Tuesday morning
“For the residents’ families and friends who live far away, the FaceTime visits with Daniel, Ms. Bailey replies, “it’s wonderful”. As a registered, licensed dietitian, Annette began her career Marsha has over thirty years of experience in long term care and
primary form of communication before the pandemic was a And when asked what she thinks about the pictures he sends at Seven Acres in 1993 as Director of Dining Services. In leadership/ management experience. She is a licensed Nursing
telephone call,” remarked Jennifer Barnes, Life Enrichment her from overseas she says they are “amazing”. 2006, she helped to open the doors to The Medallion Facility Manager as well as a licensed and registered dietitian
Director for The Medallion. “Very few of them were familiar Assisted Living Residence as its first Executive Director and and certified Assisted Living Manager. She is also currently
with FaceTime or Zoom. And for those who are not very a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. Her guidance and President of LeadingAge Texas, an advocacy organization of not-
communicative, a phone call was not very satisfactory. Now, encouragement have helped so many residents and staff for-profit senior living residences in Texas. We are confident
everyone who wishes to use the new technology, with the thrive in this challenging environment and for that we Marsha will be successful in carrying on the tradition that
help of our staff, can speak to and see their loved ones. And will always be extremely grateful. Annette will be greatly has made The Medallion such a wonderful home for so many
it works both ways, because our residents see their families missed, but we know that the time is right for her and we seniors. Please join us in wishing a happy retirement to Annette
and the families can see that their loved one is happy and wish her much happiness and good health as the door to Betz and in congratulating Marsha Cayton on her new role at
well cared for.” the next chapter of her life opens. The Medallion!
Resident Penny Bailey’s son, Daniel, is a pilot for United
Airlines but is not based in Houston and regularly travels The Medallion Welcomes Loved Ones for Outdoor Visits
overseas. “Through FaceTime I’ve been able to stay connected The Medallion staff have been hard at work preparing to Services protocols, the Seven Acres and Medallion staff are doing
and socialize with my Mom in a meaningful way, even though open more opportunities for visiting with social distancing. “essential training” with those who would like to participate.
I’m halfway around the world in Guam or Korea or Australia Closed window visits have been in place for a while, but the These individuals go through a safety procedure that includes
for work. Not being able to visit her in person is really tough residents and staff are now ready to take the next step. Covid testing and wearing personal protective equipment, such
but has made our video calls even more important. It allows as masks, face shields, gloves and gowns. They are also required
us to stay engaged and gives both Mom and me a boost. It’s so Rabbi Mark Urkowitz led a Torah Study class on Zoom. We are fortunate to be in Southeast Texas to attend a safety training session conducted by
where the weather stays temperate most a staff professional from Seven Acres.
Left: Penny Bailey of the year. This makes it possible for family
loves to look at her members and friends to be able to visit out “We have thought through this process very
own album on the of doors. The Medallion front porch has carefully to ensure the safety of our residents,”
iPad that contains
always been popular among the residents explained Annette Betz, Executive Director
the great photos that
her son sends her as a place to gather. So it is not surprising of The Medallion Assisted Living Residence.
from all the places that this is a preferred place for visitors to “Because we must follow the Texas Health and
that he visits in his be able to meet and talk, spaced six feet Human Services guidelines for assisted living
work as a pilot. apart. Front porch visits are now available communities, this has been a measured opening.
on a scheduled basis. We are so pleased to see the positive response
Right: Lissa Streusand we have received from the residents and their
visited with her Another place for socializing with loved loved ones.” Families and friends who wish to set
granddaughter on ones is the Oshman garden near the up a porch visit or are interested in participating
Facetime on one gazebo. This area is reserved for friends in the “essential training” program will need to
of The Medallion’s
and family who would prefer to be closer coordinate with The Medallion Executive Director
iPads.
to their resident – possibly hugging and Rita Danziger with her daughter, who can be reached at 713-778-5790.
8 holding hands. Under Health and Human Karen and “grand-dog” BB King. 9
The High Holidays Bring the Sounds of the Shofar to Seven Acres Residents Enjoyed Shaking the Lulav and Etrog for the Sukkot Holiday
Celebrations
“Everything was a little different this year,” remarked Jill The residents of Seven Acres were delighted
Newman, Director of Volunteers and Life Enrichment at that nursing home restrictions on outdoor group
Seven Acres, as she discussed this year’s High Holidays. gatherings were lifted in time to celebrate Sukkot.
“Because volunteers and guests were not allowed inside the On a lovely day in the middle of the holiday,
campus buildings, we did not hold our traditional high holiday residents were able to participate in a Chabad
services in the chapel this year. Under the circumstances, Outreach sukkot program that takes place in
we worked hard to make the holidays as nice as possible for conjunction with Seven Acres every year. Socially
our residents.” distanced and wearing masks and gloves, the
residents came out to the sukkah and each was
Activity staff helped to set up portable computer stations and able to shake the lulav and etrog with Rabbi
iPads for residents who wished to see holiday services that Moishe Traxler.
are provided by many of the synagogues via Zoom or some
other streaming platform. “We have been very fortunate In keeping with the holiday spirit, the sukkah was
to have a long-standing relationship with a senior computer beautifully decorated with paper fruits and chains
technology organization called MyGait who have set up and made by the students from the Shlenker School.
maintained all our computer stations. Every year they have The students had also sent over handmade Rosh
helped to set up the streaming of High Holiday services Hashanah cards the week before.
for residents to watch on TV’s on each unit. This year they
assisted us to make sure that residents enjoyed services in Later that morning, the Chabad Outreach Sukkah
the comfort of their room on computer or tablet. Mobile arrived driven by Rabbi Mendy Traxler,
who was accompanied by his young family.
Residents of The Medallion celebrated the holidays in much Several residents watched as a few brave staff
the same way. “In addition to the technology we have on members climbed up into the converted truck
hand in our activity room, many of our residents have their Aaron Stein and Rabbi Moishe Traxler did a practice run of shofar to say the blessings under the mobile sukkah. Residents and staff enjoyed the visit from the Chabad Outreach Sukkah
own computers and tablets and we helped them set up blowing on September 23, the week before the Rosh Hashanah
Mobile. Left to right, below are: Bob Altshuler, Richard Chaitin, and Fred
streaming for whichever services they chose to participate For well over two decades it has been a High Holiday tradition Tyser with Life Enrichment Director Jill Newman. In the Sukkah Mobile
in,” remarked Jennifer Barnes, Life Enrichment Director at for Rabbi Moishe Traxler to come to Seven Acres and The are: Seven Acres COO Barry Goldstein, Rabbi Mendy Traxler and Rabbi
the Medallion. “We have traditionally held Reform services Medallion to blow the shofar on the second day of Rosh Moishe Traxler.
at The Medallion. Since we did not have services on site Hashanah. For the past eleven years Rabbi Traxler has been
this year, we had the added bonus of watching services on accompanied by Aaron Stein who began performing this
TV. Congregation Emanu El broadcasted services on a local mitzvah when he was just six years old. Now at age seventeen
television station, so our residents had the capability of and a junior at Bellaire High School, Aaron has become quite
watching in their rooms.” proficient at blowing his shofar.
Leading up to the holiday, Medallion residents were busy Aaron is the grandson of Dr. Alan Cororve and Sue Cororve, of
making Rosh Hashanah cards that they sent to family and blessed memory, who was Seven Acres’ Life Enrichment and
friends. All their activities had a holiday connection, including Volunteer Director for more than 40 years. Aaron’s “Bubbe”
High Holiday Bingo! had encouraged him to join Rabbi Traxler way back when he
was a first grader, and the two have joined forces to blow the
shofar together for the residents ever since. “I enjoy doing
this every year because of the reaction from the residents,”
remarked Aaron. “For most of them this is the only way they
can hear the shofar.”
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah at 4:30 p.m., Aaron Rabbi Traxler helped resident Berta Roth
and Rabbi Traxler arrived to blow their shofars outside The shake the lulav and etrog.
Medallion and Seven Acres. “Rabbi and Aaron blew the
shofar for all to hear in six locations around the buildings,
where they could be heard by the residents.” remarked
Marsha Cayton, Administrator of Campus Services, who has
coordinated this effort for many years. “So many thanks Rabbi Moishe Traxler met with socially distanced Seven Acres residents in the
Cindy Kaplan from Houston Jewish Medallion resident Phoebe
were received by the shofar blowers as good wishes were sukkah to celebrate Sukkot. This was one of the first programs to take place
Funerals brought small round Brown made a Holiday card
raisin challahs to The Medallion for her family. shouted out the windows. The faces and thanks behind the outdoors in a group since March.
10 residents for Rosh Hashanah.
10 windows will be a long-lasting happy memory for all of us!” 11
Seven Acres Funds and Tributes Kaki and Larry Buck
Walter Pye
Lynn and Jerry Yellen
Diane Brezner
Sharon and Sonny Gerber
Nitza Gil
Kaki and Larry Buck
Lynn and Willy Goldberg
Kaki and Larry Buck Lynn and Jerry Yellen Anne Badeaux Sam Gottlieb
ANNETTE AND DAN GORDON David Livitz Marian and Fred Rosen Lila Rauch Minnie Brown Sofiya Konstantinovskaya Nancy and Mike Nuzzo
EVERLASTING CARE FUND Jewell Zimmerman Kaki and Larry Buck Dorene and Frank Herzog Kaki and Larry Buck Barbara Mishael Phyllis and Jerry Prager
IN MEMORY OF Judy and Jon Harris Joyce and Arthur Schechter Jack Weingarten Roberta and Mel Kleiman Toby and Richard Newman Lynn and Jerry Yellen
Melvin Spira BERTIE HART ONEG Suzanne Miller Enid Robinson Felice and Edward Klein Marilyn Glick Marjorie Kaplan
Annette and Dan Gordon SHABBAT SING-ALONG Barbara and Norman Kaki and Larry Buck Marylu and Bernard Levy Kaki and Larry Buck Kaki and Larry Buck
BENJAMIN O. LEFF RELIGIOUS FUND Schneidler Sue Rosenzweig Beth and Mendel Nock Jean Goldberg Marlene and Alan Efron
HOLIDAY FUND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Sally and Charles Roberts Kaki and Larry Buck Patricia and Mark Rauch Lynn and Jerry Yellen Karen and Buster Freedman
We Thank HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Ellen Hart HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Barbara Aaron
Barbara Schneidler Rosalyn Saron Dr. Louis Green Barbara and Geoffrey Koslov
Alicia Leff and Stephen Linda and Teddy Hart Sally and Charles Roberts Dr. John Bradbury Bryant Donna and Michael Clairfield Steven and Paula Soffer
You for Your Shanfield Shirley Mandel Kaki and Larry Buck Dr. Alvin Solomon Marsha Wallace Esther and Gary Polland Eileen and Richard
Judy and Jon Harris Phyllis and Paul Hart Gail Adler Kaki and Larry Buck Sal Buzali and Elias Buzali Cappy and Harry Selig Westerman
Generosity! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO IN HONOR OF Kaki and Larry Buck Jerry Yellen Coca Chaluh Lauren Vicki Greenberg Lynn and Jerry Yellen
Doris Perlberg Lenny Friedman Don Aron Sharon and Lewis Krantz Katherine D. Carrabba Marlene and Alan Efron Gloria Pepper Katz
Judy and Jon Harris Phyllis and Paul Hart Kaki and Larry Buck IN HONOR OF Frank Carrabba Karen and Buster Freedman Kaki and Larry Buck
IN MEMORY OF Janice and David Gerber Doug Aron Lori and Jeff Actor Helen Charski Eileen and Richard Karen and Buster Freedman
Diane Brezner Phyllis and Paul Hart Kaki and Larry Buck Oriana and Mark Hurwit Sharon and Lewis Krantz Westerman Marsha Wallace
Judy and Jon Harris Linda and Jerry Paine Stewart Baker Bennett Greenspan Lynn and Jerry Yellen Stuart Grossman Irv Kauffman
Tribute Gifts Alicia Leff and Stephen Phyllis and Paul Hart Kaki and Larry Buck Susan and David Morris Clara Cook Amy Kapiloff Linda and Jerry Rubenstein
Shanfield IN MEMORY OF Julia Baker Rabbi Samuel Karff Rosalyn Saron Reba Magids Howard Kerner
received after Kaki and Larry Buck
Abe Friedman Dr. Paul Brindley Marsha Wallace Diane Gaitz Dante Mechal Halevy Sharon and Van Gardner
October 27, 2020 Alicia Leff and Stephen Phyllis and Paul Hart Irwin Barg Vicki Samuels Levy Karen and Buster Marsha Wallace Ellen Kleinman
will be Shanfield Mel Calderon Kaki and Larry Buck Dete Meserve Freedman Frieda Halpin Mindy and Mike Patterson
Martha Geller Phyllis and Paul Hart Helen Brounes Herman Proler Lynn and Jerry Yellen Gaye and Dennis Halpin Allan Brian Korsakov
acknowledged Stuart Miller
Judy and Jon Harris Jerome Lipnick Kaki and Larry Buck Zoltan Engel Marilyn Halpin Korsakov Family
in our next Alicia Leff and Stephen Phyllis and Paul Hart Larry Buck Vicky and Michael Richker Kaki and Larry Buck The Blotcky Family Morton Krumholz
Barbara and Stuart Aaron *The Medallion Resident
publication. Shanfield Donna Price Ginger Kaplan Lynne Lipsitz Laurie and Jeff Bricker Lynn and Jerry Yellen
Stuart Grossman Phyllis and Paul Hart Maxine and Emil Wulfe Joyce and Arthur Schechter Harold “Bae” Epstein Hildy and Michael Caplan Frank Ladin, Jr.
Alicia Leff and Stephen Franklin Roth M.M. Feld, Jr. Cyvia Wolff Lynn and Jerry Yellen Judy and Danny Danziger Lynn and Jerry Yellen
Shanfield Phyllis and Paul Hart Kaki and Larry Buck Jay and Aly Shniderson Bob Epstein Sheryl Eskowitz Cynthia Kay Latham
Morton Krumholz Pauline Siegman Carole Feld Susan and David Morris Kaki and Larry Buck Gaye and Dennis Halpin Kaki and Larry Buck
Judy and Jon Harris Phyllis and Paul Hart Kaki and Larry Buck Beth Shniderson’s HS Ruth Estreicher Yetta Leshin Larry Layne
Alicia Leff and Stephen SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Beverly Fish graduation Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Nancy and Larry Lewis Kaki and Larry Buck
Shanfield Charlie Everts Sally and Charles Roberts Regan and Mark Gerald Feiner Joe McKinley Bernard Leff
For your Bernard Leff Phyllis and Paul Hart Philip Getz Shniderson Abigail and Marshall Levit Kathy and Stephen Parven Kaki and Larry Buck
GENERAL FUND Kaki and Larry Buck
convenience, you Virginia and Doug Waldman IN MEMORY OF Sophie Finkelstein Linda Piller Alma and Herman Lerner,
Miriam Leff HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Maynard Gimble Florence Amdur Loraine and Jerry Patricia and Mark Rauch Ruth and Maurice Alpert
may make your Judy and Jon Harris Kaki and Larry Buck
Angie and David Aron Marian and Gabriel Braun Finkelstein Elyse and Rick Rosenberg Doreen and Marshall Lerner
tribute online at Alicia Leff and Stephen Kaki and Larry Buck Miriam Graber Bernie Berman Allah Ford Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Lila Lerner
Kaki and Larry Buck
www.sevenacres.org. Shanfield Kaki and Larry Buck
Lee Ladin
Walter and Sandra Rosen Kaki and Larry Buck Ronnie Stein Lynne Lipsitz
Naman Lipinsky Barbara and Stuart Aaron Robert Bernhaut Melvin Fradkin Judy and Ronnie Yambra Shirley Levin
Judy and Jon Harris Sue Sue and Don Aron Kaki and Larry Buck Estelle and Charlie Racusin Marilyn Albert Tom Hanlon A & S Engineers
Cynthia Loewenstern Karen and Buster Freedman Jack Lee Frances Blankfield Maralyn Cohen Kaki and Larry Buck Kaki and Larry Buck
Judy and Jon Harris Eileen and Richard Kaki and Larry Buck Rosalyn Saron Lou and Herb Mizis Angelika Hathaway Jim Burns
Alicia Leff and Stephen Westerman Doug Lerner Norman Blau Julie Stein Becky and Monty Moncrief Fredi and Paul Franks
Shanfield Miriam and Allen Graber Kaki and Larry Buck Shari Markey Bernice Friedman Gloria Herman Louis and Steven Gladstone
Alan Rauch Kaki and Larry Buck Fred Levine Sol and Jennie Bossin Rae and Richard Friedman Lynn and Jerry Yellen Michelle Helfman
Judy and Jon Harris Gail and Jenard Gross Kaki and Larry Buck Deborah and Sterling Dr. James Friedman Judy Sandra Jacobson Judi and Lee Levin
Marcia Shainock Kaki and Larry Buck Bubba Levy Bailey Punkin and Walter Hecht Lynn and Jerry Yellen Carole Lipman
Judy and Jon Harris Sharon and Lewis Krantz Kaki and Larry Buck Carrie Lynn Wolff Boudreaux Lynne Lipsitz Susan Johanson Sherry and Lenny Dubin
Alicia Leff and Stephen Lynn and Jerry Yellen Shirley Mandel Kaki and Larry Buck Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Judith and Jerome Bell Marsha Cayton and John
Shanfield Joy and Dickie Pulaski Barbara and Stuart Aaron Lynne Lipsitz Lynn and Jerry Yellen Marjorie Kaminsky LaHam
Linda Walter Carolyn Solar Don McCrory Lynette and Alan Rauch Ester Gerber Carol and Steve Aaron
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Irene and Frank Shaw Carol and Ronnie Rauch Saundra Israel Fran Friedman Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Carol and Ronnie Rauch Sandy Rubin
Jerome Lipnick Minnette Robinson Barbara and Ray Kalmans Amy Heaton Lila Sinuk Jewell Zimmerman Leslie and Malcolm Slatko In Memoriam
Kaki and Larry Buck Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Ginger Kaplan Brooke and Douglas Husid Jack Sinuk Carolyn and Ron Bernell Carole Pasternack
Karen and Buster Freedman Cindy and David Senior Joy and Joseph Kaplan Neena Husid and Hillary Chaim Steinberg Bonnie and Gary Blumberg Kaki and Larry Buck
Minnie Brown
Estelle and Charlie Racusin Mitzi and Mark Shidler Jennie Karotkin Miller Barbara and Stuart Aaron Sheryl and Gordon Bogen Alan Rauch
Lynn and Jerry Yellen Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Joseph Kornfeld Janet and Joe Marshal Stephen Susman Helen Brounes Jennie Karotkin Slava Chernyak
Dolly Lipp Jeff Smith Marsha Cayton and John Leslie and Russ Robinson Lynne Lipsitz Joe and Karen Chesnick Victor Shainock Samuella Cobb
Sandy and Randy Herzstein Janet Weissman LaHam Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Joyce and Arthur Schechter Deborah and Mark Fred Rosen
Cynthia Loewenstern Shelly Neider Alex LaRue Herman Schultz Leonard Tatar Finkelstein Kaki and Larry Buck Clara Cook
Jane and Ray Bernick Josette and Neil Rosenstein Linda Lesser Ruth Robinson Kaki and Larry Buck Tootie and Steve Fradkin Malcolm Slatko Ruth Estreicher
Kaki and Larry Buck Carolyn Wilson Newmark Susan and Van Lessig Barbara and Thomas Dunn Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Carol and Bernard Gerber Marsha Cayton and John Allah Ford
Alyse and Robert Caplan Lynne Lipsitz Cheryl and Haran Levy Stanford Rosen Tony Vallone Norma and Jonathan LaHam
Fran Friedman Manuel Palmer Naomi and Mike Levy Marsha and Sidney Gerber Karen and Buster Freedman Hyman Sandy and Bob Light Nitza Gil
Lynn and Willy Goldberg Joyce and Stephen Fadem Barbara and Barry Lewis Barbara and Ray Kalmans Sharon and Lewis Krantz Velva and Fred Levine Kathy and Stephen Parven Stuart Grossman
Shirley Hecht Edmund Perwien Sandy and Bob Light Kathy and Garey Marks Dr. Milton Wagner Naomi and Mike Levy Bruce Stein Hyman Grover*
Punkin and Walter Hecht Kaki and Larry Buck Sylvia Mayer Marsha Weiss Karen and Buster Freedman Carolyn Litowich Stephen Susman
Richard Leibman Joyce and Arthur Schechter Linda and Jerry Paine Leonard Rosenberg Lynn and Jerry Yellen Kathy and Garey Marks Lynn and Jerry Yellen Marilyn Halpin
Lynne Lipsitz Rita Polland Cynthia and Brett Perlman Kaki and Larry Buck Howard Wander Vicki and Herb Pasternak Dr. Jerry Wasserstein Angeliki Hathaway
Kathy Loewenstern Eileen and Richard Ina Perlman Carol and Ronnie Rauch Marlene and Steve Lustgarten Barbara and Allen Pauly Rozanne and Howard Rubin
Luis Hernandez
Donna and Arthur Miller Westerman Joy and Dickie Pulaski Dr. Morris Rosenthal Carol Wasserstein Susan and Steven Perin JO CAPITO FUND
Ariela and Bryan Miller Donna Price Lila Rauch Marjorie Rosenthal Jim Cantwell Esther and Gary Polland HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Freda Katz
Stuart Miller Karen and Buster Freedman Patricia and Mark Rauch Lynn and Jerry Yellen Toby and Richard Newman Lanie and Jerry Rose Rosalind and Melvin Kalmans Chueh Chang Lee
Bobbie Newman Carol and Michael Wilk Sally and Charles Roberts Franklin Roth Rozanne and Howard Rubin Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Pam and Byron Capito
Toby and Richard Newman Herman Proler David and Ann Ronn Kaki and Larry Buck Beverly and Dave Sufian Sherry and Barry Sandler Shirley Levin
IN MEMORY OF
Gerard Robins Carol and Ronnie Rauch Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Karen and Buster Freedman Sharla Ruth Aaron Wertheimer Rosalyn Saron Jo Capito Carole Lipman
Helen and Larry Rose Lynette Proler Anita Rothschild The Dennis Laviage Family Barbara and Stuart Aaron Cindy and David Senior Lynn and Hyman Penn Blanche Livingston
Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Ann and Kenny Friedman Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Foundation Suzie Ablon Sherry Stoger Rose Ann Finkel
Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Alan Rauch Randi and Scott Rubenstein Stewart and Louise Rosenthal Helen Brounes Marsha Weiss Pam and Byron Capito Cynthia Loewenstern
Rikki and Maury Rubenstein Dawn and Todd Aaron Jeri Lyn and Jeff Sebert Lynn and Jerry Yellen Kaki and Larry Buck Eileen and Richard Matthew Mangine Tu Luong
Joyce and Arthur Schechter Rolaine Abramson Julie Shainock Janice Rudy Falick Carol and Larry Fradkin Westerman Pam and Byron Capito Georgia Mesches
Stan Shniderson Sandra Adair Victor Shainock Sally and Charles Roberts Tootie and Steve Fradkin Judy and Ronnie Yambra Shirle Nathan
Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Susie and David Askanase Phyllis Silverstein Vic Samuels Andi and Sandy Gaitz Jill Zimmerman Pat and Aaron Fradkin Shella Plastrik
Eleanor and Jon Totz Sally and Lenard Berkowitz Helen and Andy Spector Jackie and Malcolm Mazow Marion and Bennet Glazer Harriet Zinn MEDALLION GENERAL Lynette Proler
Saline Weintraub Beverly Borden Joel Spira Lynn and Jerry Yellen Helen and Leonard Goldstein Kaki and Larry Buck FUND Maria Quiroz
Carol and Michael Wilk Fran and Alan Brochstein Robin and Brad Stein Nonie Schatzman Carol and Barry Goodfriend Karen and Buster IN MEMORY OF
Judy and Ronnie Yambra Toby and Gregg Brown Bruce Stein Shirley Toomim Sam Gottlieb Freedman Dale Robinson Alfredo Ramirez Sr.
Lynn and Jerry Yellen Kaki and Larry Buck Linda Susman Richard Schultz Amy Heaton Gerald Zisholtz Linda and Jerry Paine Irma Shniderson
Vincent Mandola Marty and Melvin Buck Turk Investments Linda and Jerry Rubenstein Denise and Paul Horwitz Robin and Brad Stein Minnette Robinson
Kaki and Larry Buck Alyse and Robert Caplan Susan and Syd Waldman Leroy Shaw Robin Kessler Gale Zubowski David M Silverman
Marion and Dennis Schepps
Beverly Manne Maralyn Cohen Marsha Wallace Kaki and Larry Buck Paula and Irving Pozmantier Karen and Buster MINNIE Z. AND WALTER Jewel Slatton
Kaki and Larry Buck Kathy and Joe Eichberg Arlyne and Herb Weiss Irma Shniderson Phyllis and Jerry Prager Freedman Leonard Tatar*
T. JONES ARTS & CRAFT
Ruth May Carole and M.M. Feld Bonnie and Jerold Winograd Tammi Altshuler Barbara and Norman Marjorie Rosenthal
Joan and Marvin Kaplan Kaki and Larry Buck Schneidler Joel Brochstein
FUND Rosalind Turner
Janice and Larry Finder Judy and Ronnie Yambra
Bob Mendelson Barbara Schuleman HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
Bruce Fleishman Lynn and Jerry Yellen Jo and Burt Cohen Lynette and Alan Rauch Monica Waters
Kaki and Larry Buck Irene and Frank Shaw Eva and Michael Loeb
Jill Fleishman Renna Rauch Melissa and Bruce Davis Johnny Carrabba
Charlotte and David Jones Sharla Wertheimer
Ben Mosier Tootie and Steve Fradkin Sally and Lenard Berkowitz Sandy and Randy Herzstein Larry and Karla Steinberg Kaki and Larry Buck
Marsha Wallace Sherry Stoger IN MEMORY OF Dwan Yang
Karen and Buster Freedman Jerry Reid Joan and Larry Katz SPEEDY RECOVERY TO
Shirle Nathan Susan and Syd Waldman Minnie Z. and Walter T. Jones
Anissa and Reid Friedman Michael Reid Roberta and Mel Kleiman M.M. Feld Jewell Zimmerman
Kaki and Larry Buck Shelley and Victor Wisner Charlotte and David Jones
Renee Gerber Irvin Reiner Joan and Howard Lang Kaki and Larry Buck
Eva and Mike Loeb Shirley Zwirn*
Fran Friedman Nancy and Gary Glesby Sharon and Van Gardner Ethel and Benard Nelkin Judy and Ronnie Yambra Deb Gibson
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Lynn and Jerry Yellen Sophie and Joe Nussenblatt
Carol and Barry Goodfriend Dale Robinson Barbara Paris Kaki and Larry Buck *The Medallion Resident
Lynne Lipsitz Pamela Francis Wilson Eva and Mike Loeb
Deborah Brochstein and Rhoda Brand Shirlee and Mark Rosenthal Anne Graubart
Judy and Stephen Loebl Kaki and Larry Buck Carol Wasserstein
Steven Hecht Mindy and Steve Brown Eileen and Burt Skolnik Kaki and Larry Buck
Lou and Herb Mizis Florence Kless Yellen Lori and Jeffrey Actor
Punkin and Walter Hecht Donna and Michael Saundra Turk Rochelle Jacobson
Lynda Newman Dorene and Frank Herzog Clairfield David Silverman Lynette and Alan Rauch Kaki and Larry Buck continued on page 19
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THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED TO SEVEN ACRES’
“WHY I GIVE” “ACTS OF RESPONSIBLE KINDNESS” (A.R.K.) ANNUAL FUND
LAST FISCAL YEAR (SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2020)
An Interview with Long Time Donor Stan Shniderson To make a gift or renew your support, go to: www.sevenacres.org/donate/
We are so grateful for every donation which helps provide compassionate and professional care
to our vulnerable seniors during these most challenging times.
Tell us about your history with Seven Acres. in lockdown, the staff allowed me to come into the building
My late wife Irma came to live at Seven Acres six years dressed in full protective gear to say goodbye. That was FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Mr. Alan Zuber Mr. and Mrs. David Askanase
ago when she was ill and I was no longer able to care for so important for both of us. Ms. Ginger Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zuber Dr. and Mrs. Saul Balagura
her at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wachsberg Mr. Mike Barajas
In addition to the large gift that you contributed to Seven PARTNER Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bazarsky
What was your experience with the care at Seven Acres? Acres over five years, you also funded several parties for VISIONARY Mrs. Claire Altman Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Beckman
Seven Acres did a great job overall. They have the best the residents. Mr. and Mrs. Don Aron Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Boris Bekelman
possible care in the city of Houston. The staff listened I understand that most of the residents are not there of Mr. Bernard Fuchs Mr. Henry Bercutt Mrs. Florence Berger
to me and together we were able to manage her care. I their own choosing. They are there because they have Mr. Jay Steinfeld and Ms. Barbara Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bloome Mr. and Mrs. Drew Berkman
think Irma lived longer because of the excellent care she medical needs that can be better met in a senior facility. Winthrop Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Brown Mrs. Rhoda Brand
got there. I feel sorry that they are not able to get out and attend Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zinn Mr. and Mrs. Steve Estrin Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Brener
parties and have fun outside Seven Acres. I wanted to Mrs. Bernice Feld Mr. and Mrs. Steven Brody
Why is it important for there to be a long-term care give them something, some entertainment. We hosted CHAMPION Mr. and Mrs. Alan Finger Mr. and Mrs. Adam Burck
facility in Southwest Houston? every Fourth of July party because that was also Irma’s Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bender Mr. and Mrs. Reid Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Burke
Seven Acres takes care of these people when they have no birthday. She and I also celebrated our anniversary with Mrs. Rita Blumenfeld Mr. and Mrs. David Gerber Mrs. Eileen Cersonsky
place else to go. They do the best job in the community the residents. And we contributed to a party for the first Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brookner Mr. and Mrs. Sidney K. Gerber Mrs. Coca Chaluh
because they care for the most vulnerable elderly. It is night of Hanukah. Kaki and Larry Buck Mr. and Mrs. Gary Glober Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Chapman
important to have a Jewish nursing home in Southwest
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Caplan Ms. Elinor Greenblatt Mr. and Mrs. Erik Chen
Houston where residents can celebrate Jewish holidays Tell us why you have chosen to give a generous gift to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dauber Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Herz, Jr. Mr. Ian C. Crawford
and enjoy Jewish cultural life. help Seven Acres continue its mission to honor our fathers Mr. and Mrs. Desey Desenberg Mrs. Lorraine Horwitz Creative Custom Blinds
and our mothers? Mr. Arnoldo Efron and Ms. Luisa Kluger Dr. Paul Horwitz and Dr. Denise Rashti Dr. and Mrs. Nachum Dafny
How was Seven Acres able to meet your and Irma’s Before the lockdown I was able to enjoy spending every Buster and Karen Freedman Mr. and Mrs. Elton Lipnick Mr. and Mrs. John R. Day
needs once the pandemic required a shutdown of nursing day with Irma at Seven Acres. It was great that I could be Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gardner Mr. Joseph Listengart Ms. Jennifer M. Dean
homes? there with her and we both enjoyed visiting with the other Mr. Leonard Goldstein and Ms. Helen Wils Mr. and Mrs. Michael Marvins Mr. and Mrs. Lance Deutsch
Irma’s room was on the first floor with a window residents. While I was there, I really wanted to see my Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harris Mr. Hyman Penn Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dietrich
overlooking the sukkah where I could go to the window and donation working toward something. I wanted to give back Mr. and Mrs. John Hess and Ms. Lynn Gordon Ms. Joanne Donsky
wave to Irma. That meant a lot. Once it was determined what Seven Acres was able to give to me – a wonderful Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hurwitz Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Rauch and Mr. Stuart Oremland
that Irma was nearing the end of her life and we were still place for Irma. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kagan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rubenstein Mr. and Mrs. Lenny Dubin
Mrs. Amy Kapiloff Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rubenstein Ms. Nancy Ebanks
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shoss Mr. and Mrs. Alan Efron
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Krantz Mr. and Mrs. David Stein Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Eichberg
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Howard Weiner Mrs. Andrea Eisenstein
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius McCarthy Sandy and Michael Wexler Mr. Robert A. Epstein
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Musher Dr. and Mrs. Edward Yosowitz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Feinstein
Mr. and Mrs. Jerrold Paine Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Perwien AMBASSADOR Mr. and Mrs. Howard Feldman
Mr. Jonathan Rauch Ms. Myrna Aber Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Finder
Mr. and Mrs. David Regenbaum Dr. and Mrs. Joel Abramowitz Dr. John Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Richker Ms. Harriet Abrams Mr. Owen Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Actor Dr. and Mrs. Irving Fishman
Ms. Karen Shoss and Mr. Irwin Dinn Ms. Rochelle S. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Woody Fox
Mr. Barry Silverman and Ms. Shara Fryer Dr. and Mrs. Jack Alpert Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fradkin
Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Victor Mr. and Mrs. Rory Alter Mr. Bobby Frank
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Whitman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Altman Mr. Lewis S. Frapart
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilkenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Mickey D. Altman Dr. Leon Freedman
Irma Shniderson, seated, celebrated her anniversary The Kosher Klezmer Band, on the stage above, provided the music for the Mrs. Judith Winograd Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Appel Mrs. Bernice Friedlander
with husband, Stan Shniderson, left. Pianist Yanina party that was sponsored by Stan Shniderson. Helping Irma Shniderson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Yambra Dr. and Mrs. David I. Arlen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Friedlander
Didyk and Cantor Vadim Tunitsky provided the musical (center, in front) celebrate her July 4th birthday are her brother Burt Cohen,
16 entertainment for the party hosted by the Shnidersons. and friend Jo Price. continued on page 18 17
A.R.K. INITIATIVE ANNUAL FUND DONORS, continued from page 17 Dr. and Mrs. Peter Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon Mr. Sheldon B. Magid and Ms.
Benson International Mr. Marc Gordon Claudia Lezell
Ms. Jodi Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gornek Dr. and Mrs. David Malin
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lacey Dr. Herman Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Bleiweiss Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Grabois Mr. Myron Marks
Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Frumin Marsha Cayton and John LaHam Mr. and Mrs. Jack Selber Ms. Beverly Borden Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grenader Ms. Susie Marshall
Dr. and Mrs. Jan Fuerst Ken and Nancy Larner Dr. Stephen Shanfield and Ms. Alicia Leff Ms. Arlene Brenner Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Haber Mr. and Mrs. Harry Melnick
Gerry and Steve Fuller Mr. Richard Leibman Ms. Jane Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown Mrs. Gayle Hersch Mrs. Barbara Miller
Ms. Patricia Gandy Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Leibovitz Mrs. Reva Shapiro Ms. Sunny Caine Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hoffer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Gerber Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lesartre Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Leonid Cherches Ms. Mallory Hoffman Ms. Reva H. Pearl
Mr. Asher Gerecht Mrs. Linda Lesser Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Siegel Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Cohan Mr. and Mrs. Peter Josef Mr. Aaron Poscovsky
Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Gerstenhaber Dr. and Mrs. Steve Leventhal Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Silver Ms. Dorene Cohen Dr. Alfred Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Burton Reckles
Mr. and Mrs. Willy S. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Levine Mr. Richard Simon Mr. and Mrs. Marty Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Louis Katz Mr. and Mrs. Ed Riesenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goldgar Ms. Sharon E. Levit Mr. Jack Sinuk Mr. Don Coleman Mrs. Bernice Kaufman Mrs. Toby Robbins
Ms. Sylvia Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Lewis Leslie and Malcolm Slatko Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eagle Mr. Bob Kelly and Ms. Sandy Frieden Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Golub Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Light Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Elbaz Mrs. Enid Knobler Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rosenthal
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Goodfriend Mrs. Myra Lipper Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sondock Mr. and Mrs. Morton Fefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Krakower Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenzweig
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Graubart Dr. and Mrs. Jordan Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sondock Mrs. Lila Flanz Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lang Mrs. Shirley Sechler
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greenberg Dr. and Mrs. Roberto M. Lufschanowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Spector Ms. Carrolyn Fleishman Mrs. Nora Laufman Rabbi and Mrs. Jack Segal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenstone Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Malkin Mr. and Mrs. George Stark Mr. and Mrs. Milton Frankfort Mr. Garrett Lepow Mr. and Mrs. Dan Silverman
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Gross Mr. and Mrs. Hans Mayer Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Stein Mr. and Mrs. Brent Fredricks Dr. and Mrs. Randal Lepow Ms. Robin Sofer
Ms. Doris Haber Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Middleman Dr. Anna Steinberger Mrs. Randi Friedman Mr. Gary Lerner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steinberg
Mr. Donald W. Hand Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lee Straus Mr. and Mrs. Henry Geller Ms. Siobhan Leroy Mr. David Tavyev
and Ms. Sara L. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller Ms. Linda Rauch Susman Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilbert Mrs. Beadie Lewis Rabbi and Mrs. Gary Wender
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hecht Dr. and Mrs. Donald Mintz Dr. and Mrs. Howard Sussman Mr. and Mrs. Jose Gomez Ms. Libby Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. David Wizig
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Helfman Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mintz Ms. Marleen Roosth Swerdlow Mr. Gray Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Edward Liebman Ms. Linda Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Holmes Ms. Sylvia Mintz Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Tew
Ms. Lorraine Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Naggar Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tiras
Tonya Yvette Jackson Ms. Gina Nelkin Mr. and Mrs. John Trimble
Dr. David Odle Ms. Marsha Turell TRIBUTES, continued from page 14
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Jacobs
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Jarrett Mr. Bill Orlin Dr. Milton Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kalmans Mrs. Carolyn Plessner Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Wasserstrum SUE CORORVE FAMILY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Mr. Stuart Kane Mr. and Mrs. Gary Polland Mr. and Mrs. Barry Weinberger GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Jerry Freed
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Pollon Mr. and Mrs. Sanford A. Weiner IN MEMORY OF Nancy and Richard Freed The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Prince Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Weingart Steve Eisenstein Kenny Freed Houston Jewish Community Foundation partnered
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pulaski Ms. Susan Weingarten Judy and Mike Weingart Nancy and Richard Freed to lead the community’s response to the pandemic
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaplan
Mrs. Esther Quan and John Arnsparger Marjorie Kaplan Nancy Freed through a joint COVID-19 Emergency Appeal. Our
Mrs. Gerry Karkowsky Pennie and Gary Abramson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rauch Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Weinstein Judy and Mike Weingart Board, Staff and Families are pleased that Seven
Mrs. Jennie Karotkin Jeffrey Abramson
Ms. Zelma Ridley Drs. Angel and Jochwed Werch Sharla Ruth Aaron Acres was chosen to be a community recipient of
Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Karpas Liz and Neil Aussenberg
Mr. Gerard Robins Mrs. Lyn Weycer Wertheimer
Ms. Sharon Katz Sharon and Daniel Brener a COVID-19 allocation grant from this successful
Mrs. Mallory Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilk Jeffrey and Robyn Shkolnick
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Kaufman Barbara and Stuart Fishkind campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rockoff Mrs. Evelyn Wisenberg VIRGINIA AND BEN
Mr. Charles M. Kay and Ms. Sherry Laurie and Richard Frankoff
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Rose Dr. and Mrs. Frank Yelin BATTELSTEIN SPECIAL
Sandler Karen Lee We also wish to thank the Houston Jewish
Ms. Miriam Kestenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Yellen FUND
Marilyn and Basil Leiman Community Foundation for its generous grant to
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Rubin Mr. Abraham Yheskel IN MEMORY OF
Mr. David Kin Marcia and Bruce Levy our residents’ Zumba wellness program. This grant
Mrs. Marlene Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zuber Virginia Battelstein Segall
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kirk Leslie and Sandy Weiner helps us achieve our mission to keep our residents
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Sachs Drs. Eugenie and Leonard Zwelling Susan Battelstein
Dr. and Mrs. Milton Klein Marv Hershenson active and engaged.
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Sack WINTERS-FREED CANTORS
Mrs. Tillie Koch Nancy and Richard Freed
Dr. and Mrs. Earl S. Saltzman FRIEND CONCERT IN HONOR OF
Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Kogutt THANK YOU!
Amb. and Mrs. Arthur Schechter Judge Richard and Judy Abrams HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Nancy Freed
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kopel
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schlanger Mr. Shelton Abrams Leslie and Sandy Weiner Leslie and Sandy Weiner
Mr. Gene Kotlyar Nancy and Richard Freed
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kottwitz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schlanger Mrs. Marilyn Albert
Fran and Richard Winters
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Krinsky Dr. and Mrs. Norman Schneidler Ms. Patricia Aros
Nancy and Richard Freed
18 19Love Letters from our Families and Friends....
Dear Jennifer
Thanks for your expression of
sympathy for my dad’s passing.
I would just like to say that I’m
grateful to you for your role at
the Medallion, for providing an
environment rich with social
activities and for all the loving
kindness that you and other
staff members provided for our
dad.
I’m so grateful that my father
could live in a beautiful
community like the Medallion,
it was a blessing for him to end
his years there.
Regards, B. T.
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