says anything. They also love working on the computer with Mel, playing games and going on- line." Computers are a wonderful op- portunity to teach and influence the future generation. Even if grand- parents are not familiar with the latest technology, they can learn along with or from their grand- children. The opportunities are too good to pass up. Get started by asking the librar- ian about Parents, Kids and Com- puters: An Activity Guide for Family Fun and Leamingby R. Raskin and C. Ellison (Random House Electronic Publishing, Parents Choice 1993); (High/Scope Press, Ypsilanti, Mich.), a quarterly publication that reviews children's products in- cluding software; or Children's Soft- ware Revue, a bimonthly newsletter. Call 313-480-0040 for a sample copy. And don't use the computer as a baby sitter. Grandparents should pull up a chair and sit alongside their grandchildren. For more com- puter know-how, other sources to contact are the local community college or SeniorNet. (Subscribers to American Online or the Mi- crosoft Network have access to Se- niorNet Online. For information, write SeniorNet, 1 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94118, or call 415-352-1210.) Janice and Donald Cutler of Bloomfield Hills enjoy their three grandchildren, ages 1 to 5, by shar- ing their love of boating with the family. The Cutlers took up boat- ing several years ago and belong to the Great Lakes Yacht Club on Lake St. Clair. "The club has a playground and swimming pool for children and regularly schedules parties and ac- tivities geared for children," ex- plains Mrs. Cutler. "When we're boating, the kids wear life jackets from the time they leave the car and enter the dock area until they get back into the car. We take them on the boat and stop for swimming and fishing. We're hoping that this summer we'll be able to take the oldest one on an overnight on the boat." The Cutlers also check out the activities at the DIA and local mu- seums, and frequent the zoo. "We use a wagon to pull the kids around the zoo rather than a stroller," explains Mrs. Cutler. "It works very well; they have more room to move around, and there's room for at least two." The Detroit Zoo is a great place with grandchildren. Attractions not to be missed are the 2,000-gal- lon Coral Reef Aquarium, featur- ing underwater mini-cams that zoom in on exotic fish; the Tropi- cal Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden; and the Art Gallery, fea- turing a permanent collection of wildlife art. Getting all their children's fam- ilies together, including seven grandchildren, has been a family tradition for Dorrie and Bruce Miller of Bloomfield Hills. For one month during the summer, they rent a house near Lake Michigan that sleeps at least 15. "Five of our grandchildren are in Detroit and two are in New York with our daughter and son-in-law," explains Mrs. Miller. "The house up North brings everyone togeth- er. As parents, you only get one chance to raise children. Being grandparents is like having a sec- ond chance. We're fortunate; they're all such nice people." Showers of Happiness from Amaryllis Catering • Bridal Luncheons • Teas • Weddings • Showers • Rehearsal Dinners • Out-of- iowners Brunches • Engagement Parties • Welcome Baskets (810) 645-1770 275 East Frank • Birmingham, MI 48009 GRAND TIMES page 62 Great Places For Grand limes Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) 313-833-7900 Detroit Youthart DIA Education Department 313-833-4249 Detroit Historical Museum 313-833-1805 Detroit Science Center 313-577-8400 Children's Museum 313-494-1210 Detroit Symphony Orchestra Young People's Series 313-962-3610 Detroit Zoo 810-398-0900 Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford Museum 313-271-1620. Birmingham Community House 810-644-5832 Cranbrook Science Museum 810-645-3142; Art Museum 810-645-3323; House and Gardens 810-645-3149 Museum of Natural History (U of M) 313-764-0478 Museum of Art — The University of Michigan 313-764-0395 Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 313-995-5439 Dossin Great Lakes Museum 313-267-6440 Classic Cuisine For Your Next Affair • Wedding • Bar or Bat Mitzvah • Shower • Anniversary • Convention • Banquet Etc. With A Touch Of Elegance We Will COMPLETELY Cater Your Outdoor Event With OUR OWN Silver Chafing Dishes ... China ... Glasses ... Linen ... Etc. ... Plus Waitstaff ... Chefs ... Bartenders ... Etc. AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE Ask About Our Complete Week-End Packages For Your Out-Of-Town Guests Matthaei Botanical Gardens 313-998-7061 Philip Tewel Food & Beverage Director Impression 5 Science Center 517-585-8116 We Cater At Most Synagogues, Temples, Hotels and the Halls Of Your Choice Youtheatre at Music Hall 313-963-2366 Under Supervision 661-4050 968-1200 Of The Council of Orthodox Rabbis S 6 1