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A Typical Day

All meals at Daughters of Israel are kosher and comply with dietary laws. In addition to our regular menu we have a variety of special menus for residents with specific dietary restrictions. We also offer a specially designed finger food menu on our Special Care Unit to maximize independence. Supplemental snacks and nourishment are offered daily. Residents may participate in the monthly Food Committee meeting. A typical week would be……

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Breakfast:

Assorted Fruit Juice, Oatmeal OR Cold Cereal, Egg Variety, Fresh Fruit OR Stewed Prunes, Toast, Jelly & Margarine, Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Minestrone

Meat-balls with sauce OR

Roast Chicken

Spaghetti

Green Beans

Jello with Topping

OR Sliced Peaches

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Cream of Broccoli

Fishcakes OR

Cottage Cheese &

Green Salad

Whipped Potatoes

Beets

Blueberry Muffin OR Chocolate Pudding

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Lentil

Chicken Pot Pie

OR Braised

Turkey Wings

Baked Sweet Potato

Broccoli Spears

Brownie OR

Applesauce

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Beef Vegetable

Beef Brisket with

Gravy OR Salami

Sandwich on Rye

Oven Brown Potatoes

Carrots

Fruit Cocktail

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Corn Chowder

Rabbi's Gefilte Fish OR Mushroom Quiche

Whipped Potatoes

Stewed Tomatoes OR Zucchini

Donut Assortment OR Purple Plums

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Chicken

Stuffed Cabbage OR

Potted Chicken

Potato Kugel

Spinach OR

California Veggies

Sliced Peaches

Challah & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk

Lunch:

Soup of the Day

Mushroom Barley

Veal Roast with

Gravy OR Bologna Sandwich on Rye

Parslied Potatoes

Carrots OR

Brussel Sprouts

Tropical Fruits OR Applesauce

Bread & Margarine

Coffee, Tea, Milk
Weekly Activities

A wide variety of therapeutic and recreational activities are scheduled on all six units daily, adapted to the particular needs and abilities of the residents on each unit.   In addition to the individual and small group programs on each unit, we plan off-unit large group activities for all residents. A typical week would be…
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Trivial Pursuit
10:30

 

Sunday Afternoon

Musical Program

with Entertainer
2:30

Dancercise
11:00

 

Brainteasers
11:00

 

Remembering Yesterday
11:00

 

Music Hour

2:30

 

Beading Fun/Card Club
2:30

 

Rap with Chap

4:15

 

Trivia Time
6:45

Current Events with Jerry

10:30

 

Life Stories (2x/mo) 10:30

 

News & Views
10:45

 

Garden Club
11:00

 

Bingo
2:30

 

Celebrity Spotlight 2:30

 

Russian Programming
2:30

 

Word Fun
6:45

Mostly Music – Music Appreciation Class 10:30

 

Dancercise
11:00

 

Morning Social
11:00

 

Movie of the Week 2:15

 

Creative Writing
2:30

 

Move to the Groove
6:30

Fun & Humor
10:30

 

Portrait in History 10:30

 

Bowling
10:30

 

Wine and Cheese Party
2:30

 

Karaoke Singalong 2:30

 

Brainteasers/Bingo 6:45

Shabbat Program with Nursery School Children

10:30

 

Pet Visits

10:30

 

The Jewish Americans
11:00

 

Ice Cream Social

Make Your Own

Sundaes

2:30

 

Crossword
2:30

 

Craft Fun
2:30

 

Men’s Club
2:30

 

Russian Programming
2:30

 

Chavurah

Friday Night Services
7:00

Shabbat Services

9:30

 

Kiddush

10:30

 

Reminiscing

2:00

 

Music Fun

3:00

 

Discussion With the Rabbi
3:45
Monthly Activities

Birthday Parties

Ladies Club

Eggs to Order or Pancake Breakfast on Units

Resident Council & Food Committee

Family Brunches

Outings to a local restaurant
Special Outings

Summer Trips to Point Pleasant Boardwalk

Seasonal Trips to see the Newark Bears Minor League Baseball Team

Theater Trips including the Papermill Playhouse and NJPAC
Beauty Parlor Hours

Wednesdays 9:00 - 12:00

Thursdays 9:00 - 12:00

Fridays 9:00 - 12:00

 

Special annual events include a community Purim Carnival, a Family Passover Seder, a New Year’s Eve Gala, a Spectacular Super Bowl Party, Mother’s Day Tea and Father’s Day Men’s Entertainment!

Manicures at the Beauty Parlor

Tuesdays 9:00 - 12:00

Barber

One Monday a Month
10:15 – 4pm

In 1906 we pledged to provide the elderly with the finest care imaginable.
Today, we’re still keeping that promise!

 Daughters of Israel
 Plafsky Family  Campus

 Cooperman Family Building
 1155 Pleasant Valley Way
 West Orange, NJ 07052

 

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