--\ . ,JCC HappC11 lh "The whole megillah..." Send a Kid to Camp Two events are planned by the JCC each year to support our Summer Camps pro- gram through the Send a Kid to Camp Fund. Mme Travel with the ICC "It was one of the best experiences of my life." - Esther Morger 'This was my third trip with the JCC. Each trip gets better and betier." - Gloria Krause "It was like travelling with family." - Elaine Berman The 5th Annual Golf Classic at Tam-0- Shanter Country Club, sponsored by Mr. B's Restaurants and Shuman Motors will take place on May 19. During the dinner at this event, you will have the opportuni- ty to participate in a silent auction of sports memorabilia and other items. By participating in the 3rd Annual Car Raffle, you will also have the chance to win a two year lease on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as other exciting prizes. Tick- ets are $100 each and the drawing will be held at 7:30 p.m. during the Golf Classic. To purchase tickets for the raffle or to make reservations for the Golf Classic, please call (810) 661-2080. Tickets may also be purchased at both the ,Maple/Drake and JPM buildings, at the Health Club or front desk, and in the Sports and Fitness areas. (Comments from participants of JCC trips during 1997.) The JCC offers travel with a Jewish flair to places near and far. Join us for one of these fabulous excursions in the summer and fall. THE GRAND CIRCLE TOUR TO THE U.S. AND CANADIAN ROCKIES August 14-27 CHINA October 26 - November 9 Three days in Beijing at the Shangrila Hotel, seven day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean' s Sun Viking, three days in Hong Kong with the ship as your hotel. Jewish highlights throughout your journey. Fully escorted. CHICAGO August 5-7 "Chicago" and the Spertus Museum Somm E R PlA y6-RooP NIAGARA ON THE LAKE July 23 and 24 Join our staff who come with many years of childhood expe- rience as they introduce your children to the wonderful world of creative learning and Jewish culture. This first preschool experience for children ages 2 to 2 1/2 (potty training is not necessary)., is taught by Risa Strauss on Monday & Wednesday and Sandi Landau on Tuesday & Thursday. Throughout the summer, children will enjoy learning, playing and fun through arts and crafts, music, stories and outdoor play. The staff/child ratio of 1 to 4 as- sures your child extra personal attention. Two sessions are offered on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Playgroup will continue in the Fall. For more in- formation, please call Fredelle Schneider at (810) 661-7604. STRATFORD FESTIVAL September 24-25 Join us for our fabulous Cruise Night, Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Maple/Drake Building, and receive shipboard credit on your once in a lifetime cruise to China. Please call (810) 661-7649 to RSVP. .1 JPM intergeneralional Choir ME Concert Sunday, April 27 • 2 p.m. • JPM Building Enjoy the beautiful voices of our own choir comprised of seniors and youth from the former Soviet Union. The choir will be singing in English, Hebrew, Yid- dish and Russian and will be raising funds to purchase blouses to wear dur- ing their performances. JCC members: $2 Non-members: $4 . r9_119S 19.O•gt gU 30 Don't miss out on Early Bird Registration for JCC Summer Camp. Register by April 20 to receive a discount. For more information please call the Maple/Drake Building at (810) 661-1010 or the JPM Building at (810) 967-4030 New Department We are pleased to announce that the JCC has established the Department of Ju- daic Enrichment to implement and coordinate Judaic programming throughout the JCC - at both the JPM and Maple/Drake Buildings. This department is made pos- sible in part by a gift from Irwin and Judy Elson and a grant from the Max M. Fisher Jewish Community Foundation. Department director, Beth S. Greenapple has worked in Jewish educational and communal settings for ten years. She brings to the JCC a love of Judaism, learning and community. The Department of Judaic Enrichment is located with the Adult and Family Enrichment Department in room 3.13. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to Beth, or call (810) 661-7634 to say hello!