Handmaker: Tucson's Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community

Handmaker: Tucson's Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Assisted living. Skilled nursing. Memory care. It is a non-sectarian, non-denominational residential and adult day programs facility.

Handmaker "Jewish Services for the Aging" is the only faith-based, not-for-profit continuum care facility in Tucson, Arizona. Handmaker is supported by many leaders of various religious faiths. Our facility provides a full range of services for seniors and adults with disabilities that include: Post Hospital Skilled Nursing Services, Independent & Assisted Living Residences, Adult Day Programs, and Long Term Memory Care.

The last two days have been filled with learning, as we hosted three different Brandeis Lectures at Handmaker!Yesterday/...
01/08/2026

The last two days have been filled with learning, as we hosted three different Brandeis Lectures at Handmaker!

Yesterday/Wednesday afternoon Dan Weisz taught Brandeis members and Handmaker residents about Raptors through a slide show of his beautiful photos, and knowledgeable presentation.

This/Thursday morning 75 people attended the local Brandeis chapter's Brandeis University on Wheels at Handmaker. After a light breakfast, Professor Michael Heller of Brandeis University gave a fascinating talk about Jazz musicians and the civil rights movement.

And then this/Thursday afternoon Art Friedman shared his knowledge and collection of minerals with a group of residents and Brandeis members.

Handmaker residents really enjoy the opportunity to learn with the Brandeis Club, and look forward to more upcoming lectures!

Handmaker residents in Rubin AL always enjoy Angelina's Flamenco Dance Class - yes you can dance the Flamenco from a se...
01/08/2026

Handmaker residents in Rubin AL always enjoy Angelina's Flamenco Dance Class - yes you can dance the Flamenco from a seated position! It is especially fun when Angelina shows off her amazing dance moves at the end of class!

Over the last few months, Handmaker residents in Rubin AL have been working on a tile mural with amazing artist and teac...
01/07/2026

Over the last few months, Handmaker residents in Rubin AL have been working on a tile mural with amazing artist and teacher, Julie Stein Szerina. Funding for the classes and materials was provided by a Lifelong Arts Engagement grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts!

Yesterday the group looked at all the tiles that they had created, and worked with Julie to lay them out on the frame that she had made, trying to figure out the layout that looked best. With their help, she measured the frame and tiles to be sure everything was centered. Then she showed them how to glue the tiles down, and to use "levels" to make sure that everything was level. It was quite a process! Next step is to add grout next week after the glue has dried, and then we will get to see this beautiful mural up on the wall in the Rubin Assisted Living activity area.

Residents have really enjoyed this collaborative project, and learned so much. They are already talking about what they can make next!

Did you know that with the help of Father Gonzalo Villegas and Deacon Rick, from the Diocese of Tucson, Handmaker provid...
01/06/2026

Did you know that with the help of Father Gonzalo Villegas and Deacon Rick, from the Diocese of Tucson, Handmaker provides Catholic Mass twice a month for those residents who are interested?

While Handmaker was founded as a Jewish nursing home, and is the only Kosher home of its kind in Arizona, there are many non-Jewish residents who choose to live here. We are happy to welcome residents of all faiths, and to provide for the spiritual needs of all of our residents.

Another fun Handmaker New Year's Eve with Klezmerkaba!Thanks to Mary and the activities staff for putting it all togethe...
12/31/2025

Another fun Handmaker New Year's Eve with Klezmerkaba!
Thanks to Mary and the activities staff for putting it all together, and of course to the talented Klezmerkaba musicians!
Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!
12/31/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!

Rubin AL residents love to listen to the soothing sounds of Dante Alita on the guitar. This afternoon he took residents ...
12/30/2025

Rubin AL residents love to listen to the soothing sounds of Dante Alita on the guitar. This afternoon he took residents all over the world, from an Irish jig to the music of South America, teaching them a little something about the music that he plays along the way.

For those of you who do not receive the Handmaker Quarterly in the mail, please enjoy our Winter Newsletter!If you would...
12/26/2025

For those of you who do not receive the Handmaker Quarterly in the mail, please enjoy our Winter Newsletter!

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org.

It was so much fun decorating cookies on Christmas eve with residents in Handmaker's Rich Long Term Care Skilled Nursing...
12/24/2025

It was so much fun decorating cookies on Christmas eve with residents in Handmaker's Rich Long Term Care Skilled Nursing neighborhood and Kalmanovitz Memory Care Nighborhood! We had some wonderful volunteers and family members join as well.

Thanks to Gracie for organizing, and to Claire, Carly and Irene for getting the cookie decorating supplies together!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

Merry Christmas to Handmaker residents, staff and the community who celebrate! Many of our Handmaker residents celebrate...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to Handmaker residents, staff and the community who celebrate!

Many of our Handmaker residents celebrate Christmas, and love to decorate for the season...

Handmaker residents had so much fun decorating holiday cookies in the Rubin and Tynan AL Neighborhoods today! With red, ...
12/23/2025

Handmaker residents had so much fun decorating holiday cookies in the Rubin and Tynan AL Neighborhoods today!

With red, green, white, and blue frosting and a large variety of sprinkles, residents made some beautiful trees, snowflakes, angels, dreidels and gingerbread men. Some were saving them to share with family and friends but those who sampled them, said that they were delicious.

Thanks to Claire, Carly, and Irene for putting everything together and to Shania for helping the residents decorate. We look forward to doing this again in the Rich and Kalmanovitz Neighborhoods tomorrow!

Today is the last day of Hanukkah, and Handmaker residents enjoyed a concert this morning performed by Rabbi Avi Alpert ...
12/22/2025

Today is the last day of Hanukkah, and Handmaker residents enjoyed a concert this morning performed by Rabbi Avi Alpert from Congregation Bet Shalom on vocals and trombone, and David Wien on vocals and piano. Their beautiful voices and playing got residents clapping and moving, even those who were not familiar with the songs.

And for a grand finale, they played something that everyone could sing along to...Jungle Bells!

Thanks so much to Rabbi Avi and David for performing and to Theresa for helping out too!

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2221 N Rosemont Boulevard
Tucson, AZ
85712

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