The Jewish Federation Sends Volunteers to The Legacy Senior Communities

Nov. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- This year marks the centennial year for the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. As part of the celebration, JFGD conducted a first ever community wide “got mitzvah” event where they organized more than 2,000 volunteers to give their time to various Jewish organizations across the Dallas area. Both The Legacy at Willow Bend and The Legacy at Preston Hollow residents benefitted from the many volunteers’ time by hosting a Mitzvah Day of activities for volunteers and residents to enjoy.

The Legacy at Preston Hollow had a full day of activities and performances. In the morning, volunteers from the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary led Bingo games that had many residents and volunteers entertained for hours. Afterwards, students from Levine Academy sang, played instruments and danced for the residents. The community also hosted an ice cream social in the afternoon where volunteers from Congregation Anshai Torah scooped the residents’ favorite flavors and toppings.

“It was a great community day filled with energy and warmth,” said Cheryl Weitz, volunteer coordinator of The Legacy at Preston Hollow.  “It was the most volunteers I have ever seen here! The residents completely enjoyed the day, and it was touching to see the looks on their faces as the Levine Academy students sang and danced for them.”

About 30 volunteers also visited The Legacy at Willow Bend where they spent time with the assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. A large Bingo game was set up as well as a station where residents could get their fingernails painted. Volunteers also donated flower pots and books to assisted living residents.

“It makes such an incredible difference in the lives of our residents when they get the opportunity to spend time with volunteers,” said Florence Kramer, volunteer coordinator of The Legacy at Willow Bend. “We are so thankful to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and to everyone who came and supported our Mitzvah Day.”

The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc. is the parent company of The Legacy at Willow Bend and The Legacy at Preston Hollow.

The Legacy at Preston Hollow, formerly known as Veranda Preston Hollow, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, faith-based senior living residence that offers a continuum of care allowing residents to stay in place with assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long term care. Built in 2001, the community features 41 assisted living apartments, 113 skilled nursing beds and a state-of-the-art Medicare unit. The Legacy at Preston Hollow is the Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged and a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. The community is family service-oriented and open to people of all faiths. For questions regarding admissions, please call (214) 363-5100 or visit www.thelegacyPH.org.

The Legacy at Willow Bend, Plano’s first and only life care retirement community, is situated on a 28-acre site at Spring Creek Parkway between Preston Road and Ohio Drive. The Legacy at Willow Bend offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site. The community features 103 independent living apartment homes, 12 custom independent living villas, 40 assisted living apartment homes, 18 memory support suites, and 60 private skilled healthcare suites.

The Legacy at Willow Bend is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community owned by parent company, The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc. The Legacy at Willow Bend, the only Jewish-sponsored life care retirement community in Texas, is open to people of all faiths.  For information, call (972) 468-6208, or visit www.thelegacyWB.org.