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Older, But Still Swinging
What singles group combines education,
philanthropy, social events and a slightly
older crowd? How about a group with a full
month's schedule, ranging from coffee house
chats to Shabbat and Havdalah, for edu-
cated professionals in their 30s and 40s?
Jewish Professional Singles, originated
in Minneapolis and headed up in Detroit
by Cindy Leven and others, has some good
ideas.
The group is primarily for singles and fo-
cuses on things members have in common.
"The needs of older singles are different,"
Jewish Professional Singles: (back row) David
says Leven. "JPS wants to create an at-
Solomons, Susan Dines, Chuck Rose; (front row)
mosphere which allows its members to
Bruce Friedman, Cindy Leven, Bonni Faxon.
share in things we all believe in," such as
Judaism, volunteering and dating.
Member David Solomons has been involved with the group for about a year. He
says he likes the "varied programs and dynamic individuals," plus the fact that you don't
have to be affiliated with any particular synagogue to belong to JPS.
He relates that JPS is a good place not only to socialize but also to make profession-
al and networking contacts.
JPS has several upcoming events and many ways to contact them for a schedule or
more information. Call the info hotline, (248) 988-1300. You can e-mail and get their
Web site by contacting prosingles@geocities.com .
Or, write Cindy Leven at 10825 Elgin St., Huntington Woods, MI 48070.
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Inquiring Minds Want To
Know ... Does anyone over 30
attend YAD bar night any-
more??? Maybe I'm just get-
ting old ... What are the local
Jewish country clubs doing to
attract new, younger mem-
bers??? It seems if you're not
family or don't have $50,000,
they're not interested, but oth-
er "mixed" clubs are recruiting
and making deals ... David
Goldman's wild party on June
27 was a blast ... Seen Sharon
Wise and David Elias holding
hands lately, destined for cou-
plehood? ... The Star South-
field movie theater grand
opening gala drew a who's who
in the community— from ath-
letes like Joe Dumars and Vin-
ny ".007" Johnson — to Jewish
movers and shakers of all
types. It was a great evening
for a great cause, Haven in
Pontiac. The sashimi tuna was
to die for ... I need a mazel tov
or some gossip from you all, so
contact me. Fax: (248) 848-
9005 — no cover page needed
— and I'm also on the Net at:
bjgl@freenet.fsu.edu ... I
hope to hear from you, and re-
member that sunscreen!!
The Young Leadership Division of the Jew-
ish National Fund has an upcoming golf outing.
The third annual Tournament of the Trees Golf
Classic is set for Monday, July 28, at Tangle-
wood Golf Club in South Lyon.
This is the major fund-raiser for the group;
and proceeds will be used to provide camp schol-
arships for needy Israeli children. The cost is
$118 per golfer and includes green fees, golf cart,
breakfast, lunch, refreshments, prizes, gratu-
ities, etc.
You'll even have a chance to win a brand-new
1997 luxury automobile if you can get a hole-
in-one! To register or for more info, call (248)
557-6644.
Kudos to Dr. Steven Arbit, the chair for the
event.
Jewish friends
If you're a more religious person and you've been
wanting to participate in a social group, Young Is-
rael-Oak Park has the ticket. "Friends" started last
fall and has held a few events, including an evening
out with kosher food, social activities and conver-
sation.
You don't have to belong to YIOP to participate,
and the last event, bowling and pizza, had over 50
participants. Ages range from late 20s to mid 40s,
and there is a nominal fee for most events.
The group was started by Julie Sherizen; the
next event should be in the early fall. "Friends" is
for singles, couples and families.
If you're interested, contact Julie at (248) 398-
7316. Also check The Scene's "Happenings" for up-
coming events.
BERT GREEN
SPECIAL TO THE
JEWISH NEWS
An Annual Thrill
The fabulous Wabeek Country Club was the setting for Federation's Young
Adult Division Annual Event on Thursday, June 26. A crowd of 150 of the best
and brightest gathered for drinks, noshing, meeting and dancing both inside and
outside the club. Admission was given to all contributors to the 1997 Allied Jew-
ish Campaign, and pledges were accepted from those that had not yet done so.
After a nice reception outside, the gang moved inside for a brief meeting, in-
cluding the installation of new officers and the 1997 executive committee.
Unfortunately, the meeting room was a bit small and it was hard to hear the
remarks made by
incoming-President
Sari Cicurel and
chairman of the
nominating group
Scot Eisenberg.
Maybe , they
opened the dessert
table too early —
you know how some
people get around
sweet tables! Later
people danced and
schmoozed to a
great band and
lovely sunset.
It was the first
YAD event for Liz
Rowin of Royal Oak
She had previously
known about YAD
but thought "it was
time to not only
make a pledge, but
get out and meet
some new, Jewish
young adults, and
make some new
friends."
Steve Kay of
West Bloomfield
said, "I believe in
supporting YAD
Top: The crowd flowed across the Wabeek lawn at
the YAD annual event.
Above: Incoming dignitaries: (standing) Eric Gould,
President Emily Jampel and Josh Mondry; (seated)
Sari Cicurel and Jennifer Metier.
Right: Josh Weiser and Lauren Wagner: You never
know who you'll meet at a YAD event.
and the contribution it makes to the local
and international community."
Steve has been to Israel on a YAD-based
mission and has been contributing for four
years. For Campaign Associate Marc
Berke, it was "an awesome evening"; it was
a chance for him and other staffers to see
the fruits of their labor, and the larger-
than-expected crowd made them all smile.
For information on upcoming YAD
events, or to make your 1997 pledge,
contact them at (248) 642-4260. Maybe Howard Bleiwas and Arlene Gould looked
they'll let us use the golf course next like they were having a blast.
time??