Grand Reopening of Michael’s Café on the JGS Lifecare Campus
Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 2:30pm
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 19th Grand Reopening event invites all residents, families, staff, volunteers and the general community to attend, and will include light refreshments, welcoming remarks and a lively social hour. A special recognition event is being planned this spring to celebrate all donors who made Michael’s Café possible.
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.
