Grand Reopening of Michael’s Café on the JGS Lifecare Campus

 
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, is excited to announce the Grand Reopening of Michael’s Café, the nonprofit organization’s popular dining venue.

Michael’s Café is named in honor of Michael Frankel, past board chair, cherished friend, dedicated leader, and longtime supporter of JGS Lifecare. Following his sudden passing in 2013, the café was designed as a centerpiece of the Sosin Center for Rehabilitation — a kosher eatery to serve residents, families, staff, and volunteers, while also welcoming members of the broader community. Donations to build the café were raised through the Project Transformation Campaign.

“Michael’s Café is a lasting tribute to Michael Frankel, an extraordinary young man whose life was tragically cut short,” says Susan Halpern, Vice President of Development at JGS Lifecare. “He was a cherished member of the JGS Lifecare organization and served as an inspiration to us all.”

Following its reopening, Michael’s Café will offer a refreshed menu featuring seasonal weekly specials, rotating sandwich options and daily homemade soups. Additional offerings include convenient grab-and-go items, a full salad bar with specialty sides, snacks, and a wide selection of hot and cold beverages.
Staff and residents are looking forward to the café’s reopening. “My personal favorite is the tuna salad on multigrain with lettuce and tomato,” adds Halpern. “I also highly recommend the pastrami on rye with mustard and a side pickle!”

The February 19^th Grand Reopening event will include light refreshments, welcoming remarks and a lively social hour. A special spring reception is also being planned to celebrate all donors who made Michael’s Café possible.

Located at 770 Converse Street in Longmeadow, Michael’s Cafe will be open five days a week from 11am-3pm, staffed by dedicated volunteers working with our café manager, Vivian Hatwood. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mary-Anne Schelb at 413-935-1791 or email mschelb@legacylifecare.org.

About JGS Lifecare  
JGS Lifecare is a leading health care system serving seniors and their families. JGS Lifecare has a 23-acre campus located in Longmeadow, MA. Their family of services include nursing home care (The Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home), rehabilitation services (Sosin Center for Rehabilitation), orthopedic specialty rehabilitation (Northeast Rehab Associates), assisted living (Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence), adult day health care (Wernick Adult Day Health Care),  home health and hospice care (Legacy Lifecare Home & Hospice – formerly Spectrum Home Health & Hospice), palliative care (Francis B. Cohen Palliative Care Program), and independent living (Genesis Lifecare).

 About Legacy Lifecare 
Legacy Lifecare Inc. is a nonprofit management resources collaborative that provides small-to-mid-sized organizations with the infrastructure needed to succeed in today’s complex senior care environment. In addition to JGS Lifecare, other affiliates include Chelsea Jewish Lifecare of Cheslea and Peabody, German Centre of West Roxbury, Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Jamaica Plain, Elizabeth Seton Residence and Marillac Residence of Wellesley, Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living of Newton, Sophia Snow House of West Roxbury and Saint Joseph Living Center of Windham, CT.
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