Feeding the Jewish Soul
A Soulful Story: Small World Story
By Leah Fischer Originally printed in the March 2024 resident newsletter I grew up in Chattanooga, TN and eventually moved to Baltimore to be near my son and daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, I fell, and broke my hip; and could no longer cook Kosher meals for myself. My son in Dallas learned that Legacy Midtown Park (LMP)…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Spreading Purim Cheer
This week, residents at The Legacy Midtown Park and The Legacy Willow Bend partnered with The Legacy at Home to assemble Misloach Manot Purim boxes/bags. Over 150 Purim gifts will go to the JFS Holocaust survivor program, Chai House residents, and our beloved Legacy at Home grant clients. Gifts included hamantaschens, groggers, sweet snacks, and…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Mother and Daughter Once Again
Submission from a grateful family Mom moved into her beautiful apartment at The Legacy Willow Bend in 2022. It was easy to turn the apartment into her home. At the beginning of our journey, I had no idea how much being a Life Care member of this community was going to mean to our family, and…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Hands On Learning
The Legacy Midtown Park Wellness Department partners with Texas Woman’s University to offer hands-on internships for Kinesiology and Health Science students. Since 2021, when the program began, nine students have completed the program and gone on to graduate programs in physical therapy and occupational therapy. Elizabeth Niksich, Director of Wellness, manages the interns and acts…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: Small World Story
By Jo Zeffren Originally printed in the February 2024 resident newsletter Zelene and Bob Lovitt used to live right up the street from us in Far North Dallas. Without any planning on our part, they ended up living around the corner from us on the 2nd floor here at LMP. In 1982 I had back surgery.…
Read MoreA Soulful Story: From Ethiopia With Love
Rediet Bekele is currently the Dining Manager at The Legacy Willow Bend. She is beloved by team members and residents for her attentiveness and dedication. Rediet started at Willow Bend in 2015 as a server and has continued to work her way up to her current position. She has been awarded Top Ten recognition countless…
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