Along with Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot is a harvest holiday – which means it’s all about the food! Particularly, the food with dairy in it. Why is dairy the focal point of Shavuot you might be asking? Well, there have been different explanations given throughout the years, but the one that seems the most plausible is how the Torah is referred to as “milk...
It comes as no surprise that seniors would like to remain independent for as long as possible. However, this is only feasible when they have the right supports in place. At Lester Senior Living, our independent seniors have the opportunity each day to explore our community as they please. They wake when refreshed and eat when they are hungry, and the only schedule...
Summer is in the air! With everyone spending significantly more time outdoors, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t incorporate a daily workout outside while the weather is warm. Not to mention, seniors who stay active preserve their mobility for longer, have less dementia-related sleep problems and are just happier overall! If you’re looking for...
It’s finally spring here at Lester Senior Living! Which means we are looking forward to getting outdoors more for live entertainment, daily walks, delicious picnics and of course – Passover. Especially the foods that go along with Passover like tzimmes. Traditionally, this root veggie dish is served on Passover and Rosh Hashanah, but who says you can’t...
We love our jewish traditions, especially if they involve comfort foods like kreplach! Besides being delicious, there is another major reason why we eat kreplach before holidays like Purim and Yom Kippur. The dumpling filling and its wrapper together represent a sort of meditation on our inner and outer selves as we approach...
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