that does much to promote the orga-
nizations' fine work.
In the case of groups like the
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer
Institute, formerly Michigan Cancer
Foundation, raising money for its
constant cancer research is, of course,
uppermost ... But social entertain-
ment is recognized as a need also, in
the promotion of a good-will person-
al closeness.
The annual Barbara Ann
Karmanos biggie, its dinner, always
an outstanding event featuring top
name entertainment amid sumptu-
ous splendor. Arms like its Circle of
Fellows, founded in 1983 by mem-
ber Stephanie Germack, put on lead-
ing fun-Pests, too.
People donate $1,500 for a Patron
Membership or $1,000 for a Friend
Membership in the parent group ...
The annual gift helps fund cancer
research, patient care, education and
preventative programs.
Recent Circle of Fellows Holiday
Party at the Bloomfield Hills home
of Lil and Alex Erdeljan, again
showed the wonderful camaraderie
that has brought closer bonds among
its membership and guests.
I couldn't have asked for better
companions than those at our table
in Lil and Alex's huge canvas-covered
back yard ... with hot air blowers,
food stations, drink station and live
music ... Dr. Steve and Barbara
Widlansky, Steve and Linda Bloom,
Betty and Frank Ellias ... Wonderful
people having a wonderful time.
CONGRATS ... to Sy and Pearl
Manello ... on their 39th anniversary.
THE DATE a lot of people have
waited for ... Friday, Dec. 24, is here
... But the first annual Russian Night
at Fiddler International restaurant on
the north side of West Bloomfield
Plaza, Orchard Lake Road, south of
Maple, is already sold out.
Plans are set for the next one ...
Friday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. ... with the
$39 price per person including a six-
course dinner, Russian dancing, con-
tinuous Russian music and entertain-
ment, public dancing and surprises
... Tickets are at the Fiddler restau-
rant... Might not be a bad idea to get
yours early for this one.
UPSCALE JAPANESE restaurant,
being opened by Epoch Restaurant
Corporation, will be run by Dan
Stillman, currently chef de cuisine at
Tribute, 12 Mile and Orchard Lake
roads.
Takashi Yagihashi, Tribute's very
fine executive chef, will oversee the
kitchen and menu development ...

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