By North Oaks Senior Living Community
Bobbie Rosenberg was in the midst of one of the most difficult periods of her life when she moved to North Oaks in July 2021. Bobbie’s husband of 63 years, Shelly, had recently passed, and Bobbie was living with her daughter and son-in-law in Marriottsville. Preparing to move yet again was a daunting thought for Bobbie, who had relocated across the country to Maryland in 2020 from her home of 40 years in Palm Desert, California, when caring for Shelly became too difficult to manage on her own.
Despite the difficulties she had faced, making the move to North Oaks turned out to be one of the best decisions of her life.
Shortly after settling into her new home, a mutual friend introduced Bobbie (right) to Gloria Greenspun (left), who has been a North Oaks resident since March 2017. From that point forward, Bobbie and Gloria have been nearly inseparable.
The relationship started as many do at North Oaks – over a meal in the dining room one evening. Bobbie and Gloria started having more meals together, and soon realized just how much they had in common. They found themselves participating in many of the same programs that North Oaks offers its residents, including lectures, musical performances, and exercise classes.
They’ve also become close with Rabbi Mendy and his wife Chaya, who come to North Oaks twice every month for the Torah & Tea program. Gloria and Bobbie were even invited to their son’s Briss. “That baby is just exquisite,” Gloria gushed.
When Bobbie’s son visited from Michigan, Gloria joined them for a brunch outing. Bobbie also had the opportunity to meet many of Gloria’s friends and family during her 85th birthday party at North Oaks.
Gloria is grateful for the group of friends she has found at North Oaks. “They are very dear to me,” she said. But she also stressed the significant role the staff has played in her life since she moved to North Oaks almost six years ago. “You can almost give the North Oaks staff equal billing as my friends, because they provide everything a friend should – help, conversation, advice, or just keeping you sane.”
Although they spent the majority of their lives hundreds of miles apart, North Oaks brought them together. The community has given them a home that they love, but also a cherished friendship.
Learn more about the premier senior living community in northwest Baltimore County by visiting NorthOaksSeniorLiving.com or calling 410.498.8914.
North Oaks Senior Living Community
725 Mount Wilson Lane
Pikesville, MD 21208
This article was provided by North Oaks Senior Living Community.
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