Viva
s Vegas!
The Millionaires Party raised
morale and money for JHA.
Playing their cards right,
community members continued
their show of support for the Home,
despite questions about the
fate of Borman Hall.
RUTH UTTMANN STAFF WRITER
Steve Migdal and
Tim Cohen play craps.
ews crowded around the craps game at Beth
Abraham Hillel Moses synagogue Satur-
day night for the Millionaires Party bene-
fittin.g the Jewish Home for Aged.
Dr. Steve Migdal, flanked by high-spir-
ited companions, put his betting chips down
on the table. "This is an uncommon al-
liance," he said. "Everyone's for each other.
We're all for the aged."
Dr. Migdal underscored the goal of the
gambling gala: to help metro Detroit's Jew-
ish community continue to care for its el-
derly population at JHA.
This year's party holds special impor-
tance for JHA because of the tenuous sit-
uation of Borman Hall nursing home, which
might be closed by year's end. But John
Hamburger, who chaired the event with
Pearlena Bodzin, emphasized that the Mil-
lionaires Party is vital, regardless of Bor-
man Hall's fate. There still will be Prentis
Manor and Fleischman Residence to sup-
port, he said.
"One of the big misconceptions people
have is that because Borman is closing,
there will be no Jewish Home. Whether Bor-
man is here or not, we're going to be help-
ing the Jewish elderly," Mr. Hamburger
said.
The annual event, which raised nearly
$10,000, was sponsored by JHA's Auxiliary
and Benefactors. The Auxiliary primarily
includes women volunteers for JHA. The
Benefactors is a volunteer group of men.
This year, the Millionaires Party raised
about $1,000 more than in years past. It
also attracted more people: in all, 250, who
paid $75 per person. The fun-raising, fund-
raising event featured roulette and card
games, dinner and prizes.
In past years, revenue from JHA mil-
lionaires parties has gone toward wheel-
chairs and other equipment for the
residents of Borman Hall, Prentis Manor
and Fleischman Residence. This year, how-
ever, proceeds will bring entertainment to
the Home, in the form of special program-
ming, performers and field trips.
"We've had a stressful year, one with a
lot of changes," said Carol Rosenberg, JHA
director of community relations and devel- .
opment. "Entertainment is theraputic. It's
to take (residents') minds off difficult
thoughts." ❑
Debby Migdal and
Neil Gorosh benefit the JHA.
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