Barnes & in May. BLOOMFIELD HILLS EVENTS We Spy: A Dynamic Duo Meet our new 'Eye Spy' columnists. Spies like us... "It was an unusual word." Car- teresting tidbits. "A little bit of Don't be confused by the col- ol Dawes knowledge is a dangerous thing," umn's title change. As you prob- "What? Using the orgasmic Bender said. ably know by now, Ruth part of your mind?" John Bloom Littmann has passed on her re- "Orgasm!" Stacey Schwartz Did You Know? Wine can be: masculine, fem- porter's pencil and pad to go back Melissa Helfman, a psychol- to business school. Let's make this ogist, understood the concept as inine, pretty, hard, green, har- introduction brief, so we can in- it relates to aromatherapy, which monious, balanced, flabby, form you of more important she uses with seniors in nursing pencil-leady or chalky. things — like the meaning of homes. To really taste the flavor of organoleptic. According to John Jonna, wine, you should chew and slurp I'm Michelle Cohen food detective and enologist each sip. And, I'm Jennifer Mattler. for Merchant's The first record- Jennifer: Michelle and I met Wine Warehouse, ed method of mak- three years ago on the Singles Mis- the organoleptic ing wine goes back sion to Israel. I was co-chairing the part of your mind is 6,000 years to what Detroit group, and Michelle was the area that re- is now southwest- one of the participants who end- members aromas. ern Asia. ed up becoming my roommate and "Everyone can be a In Jewish tradi- friend. Now, Michelle is leading wine expert," Jonna tion, wine is consid- the Singles Mission this summer. said. "People are ered a gift from MICHELLE COHEN & Michelle: Actually, Jennifer, we surprised as to how God. JENNIFER L. MATTLER met a year earlier at the Jewish they can use their Federation Christmas Day Vol- sense of smell to re- SPECIAL TO TH E JEWISH NEWS Marathon Mania Congratulations unteer Extravaganza. I guess I member wines. didn't make a lasting impression Most of the flavor of wine comes to Tracey Cohen for finishing her second Boston Marathon. because you never seem Despite an Achilles ten- to remember meeting me. don injury, she finished Well, let's hope we make the race in 4 hours, 29 more of a lasting impres- minutes and 40 seconds. sion with this column. Impressed? Get this: she's Jennifer and Michelle: run eight marathons, and But, we need your help. she's only 24. Let us know of young adults — married or sin- Tired Of Politics In gle, gay or straight, Re- Washington? publican or Democrat — Then try the politics who are doing interesting of people. YAD's Politi- things. Write us with in- cal Awareness Commit- formation about what's tee is hosting an evening going on in metro Detroit. of Jewish humor with This isn't our column. It's Phil Fink on Wednes- your column. This way if ay, May 15, at 7:30 you don't like what you p.m. at the Max M. Fish- read, it's your own fault er Building. A humorist, (just kidding). entertainer and lectur- er, Fink is heard na- Let's Wine About It tionwide on his radio While at the Jewish show, "Shalom Ameri- Federation's Young Adult ca." The event is free of Division's (YAD) Wine charge. For more infor- Tasting recently, approx- mation, call YAD at imately 110 young adults (810) 642-4260. learned how to use the organoleptic part of their Other Happenings brains. Having never Around Town heard this word, we The next Shabbat Ser- asked wine tasters what vice For Singles will be was the first thing to Friday, May 17, at 8:30 come to mind when they p.m., led by Rabbi heard "organoleptic." 0 Arnie Sleutelberg Here are some of the re- from Congregation Shir sponses: Tikvah. It will be held at "It was a full-bodied ex- the Maple-Drake JCC. perience." Richard Sim- For more information, tob "Something that would be from your nasal passage. People call Federation at (810) 642-4260. bursting with flavor." Steve Co- have to concentrate on their What's on your mind? Write us organoleptic memory." hen at Eye Spy, The Jewish News, While Scott Bender was a bit "Tr1992719" David Goodman 27676 Franklin Road , South- field, MI 48034. And don't for "Everyone was trying to attach shy about giving his initial defi- get about your engagement a sexual connotation to it." An- nition of organoleptic, he did share that he picked up some in- stories... drew Jaffa Fitness Evaluations with the Oakland Athletic Club Friday • May 17th • 3:00-8:00 PM All are invited for this free session with professional and qualified train- ers who will hand out risk appraisal questionnaires, take resting heart rates and measure the ratio of lean weight to body fat. Everyone is wel- come for this full spectrum sample of personalized health and physical fit- ness attention. Massage for Health Saturday • May 18th 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Author Signing with David Gordon Friday • May 24th • 7:30-8:30 PM Mystery fans will love meeting David Gordon, nationally recognized local author of NtGilty, a thrilling novel set locally about one lawyers extremes and the intrigue, greed and excess surrounding him. • :: ctV2i' 6575 Telegraph Road at Maple Road (810) 540-4209 Open Mon-Sat 9 AM-11 PM Sun 9 AM-8 PM c Q; café Story Time with The Cat in the Hat Monday • May 13 • 10:00 AM & Tuesday • May 14 • 7:00 PM Kids of all ages will love these spe- cial story times featuring an appear- ance from The Cat in thJe Hat, a reading from favorite stories by Dr. Suess and a parade through the store led by the Cat himself! Multimedia Presentation and Author Si g with Paul Hene Thursday • May 23 7:30-8:30 PM Celebrate National Physical Fitness month with this insightful introduc- tion to the many health benefits of massage. Local massage therapist Kenneth Sikora joins us for a seminar with a brief hands on demonstration. Pre-registration required. Bloomfield Hills WEST BLOOMFIELD EVENTS Author Paul Heneks joins us to sign his book The Balancing Act and to illustrate ways to succeed in finance, improve ones health and develop healthful personal as well as busi- ness relationships. This multimedia demonstration highlights the emerg- ing demand for computer-literacy and importance of recognizing change as the doorway to opportuni- Author Si g with Armen J. Friday • May 31 • 7:00-8:00 PM Meet local author Armen J. Kabodian for a book signing and reception for his new book The Customer is Always Right!, a witty and insightful book filled with inspiring thoughts and quotes from today's business lea tic°. 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