THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

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Friday, March 22, 1985

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Connections organizers Roz Siegel and Shirley Scheflin.

only does this group ski every chance
they get all winter, they keep the
group alive the rest of the year as well.
The club welcomes singles age 21-45.
It has 50 • members, but winter
snowstorms have brought many new
faces.
The club's agenda is concentrated
on skiing, both downhill and cross-
country. A trip is being planned in
March to ski in Vail, Colo. Non-skiing
plans include white-water rafting,
bike trips, swim parties and the very
popular Trivial Pursuit Game Night.
According to Jim Millman, trip
chairman and treasurer of the group,
"It's a chance to meet lots of interest-
ing, down-to-earth people. How many
Jewish groups do you know get out and
enjoy the outdoors? This outdoor ex-
perience provides a more relaxed, fun
atmosphere. People seem to lose their
facade much more readily than at a
dance."
The group is "responsible" for one
marriage of a couple who met on a
canoe trip last summer and one recent
engagement.
A nominal membership fee in-
cludes discounts for trips and events.

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Peter Roberts

group hopes to attract different people
to different programs."
The Network has sub-divided into
clubs. The Dinner Club meets at var-
ious local restaurants. The Arts Club
attends theater productions and other
cultural events. These clubs are run by
separate committees within the Net-
work.
There are also Oneg Shabbat pro-
grams at local synagogues, dances and
parties held jointly with other af-
filiates of the Center such as the
Health Club, weekend trips, speakers,
bowling and softball leagues and much
more.
There is no membership fee. How-
ever,there is usually a charge to
attend events.
The Network sends out a mailing
of 3,600 newsletters a month which
list the calendar of upcoming func-
tions. Occasionally, the newsletter
lists programs of other non-profit
Jewish organizations which are also
pertinent to singles age 25-45. For in-
formation and to obtain the monthly
newsletter, call Tabashneck, 661-1000
ext. 219.
"Chaff Singles Ski Club" is a sing-
les group with a misleading name. Not

Enjoying a recent party are Sheri Katz and Seymour Lobin.

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