"Some of the Detroit-area snowbirds who attended and helped Julie celebrate his 80th birthday were: Claire and Arnie Becker, Marilyn and Ralph Bernstein, Rosalie and Buddy Disner, Joyce and Abe Epstein, Connie and Ivan Fidler, Pauline and David Goodman, Sue and Leo Knight, Barbara and Gordon Meisner, Ricki Nederlander and Iry Rubin, Marcy Roth and Mickey Ketai, Phyllis and Harvey Shapiro, Lorraine and Jack Shiffman, Judy and Dick Mendelsohn, and Ada and Harold Laven, former Detroiters who moved to Scottsdale. "Buddy and Rosalie Disner hosted a fun-filled evening at the Buca Di Peppo Restaurant here, famous for being ultra-casual. The guests enter the dining area after being ushered through the kitchen area to their tables. The food is served family-style and naturally quite casual. Some guests are seated in the kitchen as well. "The Arrivederci Restaurant was the setting for a 'Detroit Mafia and Purple Gang' meeting of Detroit area snow- birds. Clan members were hosted by Ricki Nederlander and Iry Rubin, alias "Noodles" and "Rubino". A very novel invitation was quite specific as to required dress of black shirts and blue jeans. Truly a fun evening. "Among the winter visitors attend- ing were: Jean and Gerald Sucher, Sue and Leo Knight, Suzanne and Harvey Schatz, Maxine Gregory, Elaine and David Zack, Pauline and David Goodman, Barbara and Gordon Meisner, Edie and Ernie Schwartz, Sharon and Marvin Sucher, Doris and Leo Friedman. "Clare and Arnie Becker had a Sunday brunch for over 30 guests. Attending were: Beverly and Irving Laker, Jackie and Myron Milgrom, Sue and Leo Knight, Phyllis and Richard Bleznek, Barbara and Gordon Meisner, Ricki Nederlander and Irving Rubin, Bea and Sol Luft, Joyce and Abe Epstein, Rebecca and Howard Emmer, Phyllis and Jerry Krause, Reva and Sandy Rosenfeld, Rochelle and Bob Lederman, Sally and Jim Ginn, Sheila and Ron Schechter, Elaine and Clint Conway, Pauline and David Goodman. "Michigan snowbirds joined in Gordon Meisner's 75th birthday cele- bration at the Meisner Scottsdale win- ter home. His wife, Barbara, had been planning this get-together here instead of Michigan. Gordon's birthday is actually in July." From Adell and Herman Ozrovitz ... "Winter vacationing is fun and there are two major areas that mem- Rick and Ricky Rogow, Tom and Peggy Peristeris, their families and entire staff wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Passover Banquet Room accommodating up to 250 persons with catering coordinators to make Big Daddy's the perfect place to plan your special event. Weddings, Showers, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, Reunions, Birthdays, etc. Open Music and Dancing Every Th ursday, Friday and Saturday 7 Days Lunch and Dinner P a eNoN 6199 Orchard Lake Rd. (North of Maple) West Bloomfield, Ml (248) 737" 86 00 sdiva Meals astefully resente Corporate Events a Specialty 4/6 2001