Edith—Reporter Meet Our Residents… By Edith Fiebach V OLUME 3, ISSUE 1 J ANUARY 1, 2012 RiverWalk & Talk INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Resident Spotlights 1 RW Happenings 2-3 Monthly Calendar 4-5 Program Reviews 6 Resident Submissions 7 Shep Naches 7 From The Director 8 Family has always been very im- portant to Bea. She has four chil- dren, Dennis, Harriet, Monte and Susan, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren (who call her GiGi B). Sadly, Edward passed away in 1992. Bea filled three passports travel- ing the world. She visiting most of Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, Thailand, Chili, Argentina, Bali and of course Is- rael. She also visited the Falkland Islands just before their war with Brittan. For 40 years, Bea enjoyed living the life of a snowbird. She lived in Florida during the winter and would return to Long Beach, NY in the spring. Her children always wanted her to live closer to them. So when they found RiverWalk they convinced Bea to move to New York full time. It was a good move for Bea - she had three invi- tations for Thanksgiving! Bea’s move back to New York has brought the family even closer, she enjoys weekly shopping and lunch trips with her daughters. As with many of our residents, Bea has made several wonderful friendships with her fellow resi- dents. We are so glad Bea's at RiverWalk and we wish her good health and good luck. Interviewing Bea Lorell was such a pleasant hour. She is warm, friendly and hospitable. Bea was born on Mosholu Park- way in the Bronx. Her parents were both born in Hungary and met in Yorkville. Her father owned a gro- cery and her mother was a profes- sional home maker. Bea and her younger brother, Robert, had happy childhoods. Her school days were pleasant. She attended James Mon- roe High School and New York Uni- versity, majoring in Education. She would go on to earn a Master’s De- gree from Adelphi University. Bea had an exciting work history. She worked for the Quarter Master General in Washington, DC before she was transferred to the Selective Service’s draft office in New York. She also taught business subjects at East Meadow schools. But her most exciting job was being a wife and mother to her four children. Bea met Edward Lorell, an ac- countant, at a synagogue Young Sin- gles dance. Not long after they met, Ed was drafted and sent to Washing- ton by selective services. They were married in 1943. After the war, there was an apartment shortage so the couple lived with Bea's mother for five years. With the help of friends, they found an apartment for their growing family. Bea followed in her mother’s footsteps and was active in Hadassah. "I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days." Lance Armstrong Bea
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Edith—Reporter
Meet Our Residents… By Edith Fiebach
VOLUME 3 , ISSUE 1
JANUARY 1 , 2012
RiverWalk & Talk
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Resident Spotlights 1
RW Happenings 2-3
Monthly Calendar 4-5
Program Reviews 6
Resident Submissions 7
Shep Naches 7
From The Director 8
Family has always been very im-
portant to Bea. She has four chil-
dren, Dennis, Harriet, Monte and
Susan, nine grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren (who
call her GiGi B). Sadly, Edward
passed away in 1992.
Bea filled three passports travel-
ing the world. She visiting most of
Europe, Russia, Australia, New
Zealand, Morocco, Thailand, Chili,
Argentina, Bali and of course Is-
rael. She also visited the Falkland
Islands just before their war with
Brittan.
For 40 years, Bea enjoyed living
the life of a snowbird. She lived in
Florida during the winter and
would return to Long Beach, NY
in the spring. Her children always
wanted her to live closer to them.
So when they found RiverWalk
they convinced Bea to move to
New York full time. It was a good
move for Bea - she had three invi-
tations for Thanksgiving! Bea’s
move back to New York has
brought the family even closer, she
enjoys weekly shopping and lunch
trips with her daughters.
As with many of our residents,
Bea has made several wonderful
friendships with her fellow resi-
dents. We are so glad Bea's at
RiverWalk and we wish her good
health and good luck.
Interviewing Bea Lorell was such
a pleasant hour. She is warm,
friendly and hospitable.
Bea was born on Mosholu Park-
way in the Bronx. Her parents were
both born in Hungary and met in
Yorkville. Her father owned a gro-
cery and her mother was a profes-
sional home maker. Bea and her
younger brother, Robert, had happy
childhoods. Her school days were
pleasant. She attended James Mon-
roe High School and New York Uni-
versity, majoring in Education. She
would go on to earn a Master’s De-
gree from Adelphi University.
Bea had an exciting work history.
She worked for the Quarter Master
General in Washington, DC before
she was transferred to the Selective
Service’s draft office in New York.
She also taught business subjects at
East Meadow schools. But her most
exciting job was being a wife and
mother to her four children.
Bea met Edward Lorell, an ac-
countant, at a synagogue Young Sin-
gles dance. Not long after they met,
Ed was drafted and sent to Washing-
ton by selective services. They were
married in 1943. After the war, there
was an apartment shortage so the
couple lived with Bea's mother for
five years. With the help of friends,
they found an apartment for their
growing family. Bea followed in her
mother’s footsteps and was active in
Hadassah.
"I take nothing for
granted. I now have
only good days, or
great days."
Lance Armstrong
Bea
VOLUME 3 , ISSUE 1 PAGE 2
RiverWalk Happenings... We had a great time at The Museum of the
The staff and I enjoyed celebrating the holi-days with you and we hope you enjoyed them as well. This year’s New Years Gala is going to be so much fun—be ready to party on Janu-ary 2.
We are working on many exciting things for 2012. If you have any suggestion to make RiverWalk even better than it is, please let us know.
Winter has arrived in New York so remem-ber to dress warmly when you venture outside.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new residents and wish everyone a happy and healthy 2012.
Regina Wallace Director
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Below are just a few items RiverWalk will be offer-