Unique Shoes, Bags, jewelry & Cifts - Lunch at the DIA Gallery Grill. $25. Meet at the Farnsworth entrance, DIA. RSVP by April 20: (248) 355-9951. MEN'S GROUPS Gamma Kappa Chi Alumni — Thursdays, in April, 12:30 p.m. Weekly lunch meetings. No meeting on Thursday, April 12. Hoa Kao, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Art (Aaron) Maniker (248) 557-7105. SENIORS Beth Elders — Tuesday, April 17, noon. Luncheon featuring Irish music. by "The Blarney Pilgrims." $10 mem- bers. $22 guests. Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. RSVP by April 12: Doris Kushner (248) 352-5882. Congregation Beth Shalom — Tuesday, April 17, 7:30-9 p.m. The Talmud Circle led by Jerry Lapides, Ph.D. (248) 547-7970. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Senior Centers — Wednesday, April 18, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. "The Story of the Cello," a narrated musical history of cello music from the Baroque era to the 20th centu- ry. Arie Lipsky, soloist, will be accompa- nied by pianist Louis Nagel. Post-con- cert reception and refreshments. $5. Jewish Community Center, Ann Arbor. Call any Ann Arbor senior center or Jewish Community Center (734) 971- 0990. Temple Israel Treasures — Thursday, April 19, 1:30 p.m. David Syme in con- cert. Refreshments. No charge. Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Kari Provizer (248) 661-5700. Up And Out For Seniors/NCJW — Sunday, April 29, noon. See A Tickle In My Heart, Lenore Marwill Jewish Film Festival. $3. Commerce 14 Theatre. Checks payable to NCJW, 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48034 by April 16. (348) 355-3300. OAK PARK JCC For information or to RSVP: Jewish Community Center, Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 W 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, (248) 967-4030. No charge for events unless otherwise noted. • Violinist Sander Kostallari and Pianist Martin Mandelbaum — Thursday, April 12, 1 p.m. Light clas- sic, gypsy music and popular favorites. • "The Nurse Is In" — Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Weekly health screening with Shirley Kramer, R.N., including blood pressure readings and fasting blood sug- ars. • "Meeting of the Minds" — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. — Become more informed about local, national and international events. CLUBS/AFFILIATES Avenues, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit — Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. "Incorporating Jewish Ethics at Work and at Home" with Jewish educator Arna Poupko- Fisher. For singles and couples ages 35- 50. Alaine Waldshan (248) 203-1486. Oak Park High School Class of 1961 40th Reunion — Saturday, May 12. Judy Liner Siegel (248) 366-8972. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Michigan State University — For more information: (517) 332-1916. • Torah Class — Wednesday, April 11, 8 p.m. Call Julie for a ride: (517) 353- 6137 • Shabbat Service & Dinner — Friday, April 13, 6 p.m. $3. RSVP by April 12. SUPPORT Temple Israel Cancer Support Group — Tuesdays, beginning April 17, 10 weeks, 7-8:30 p.m. Faith-based support led by Brenda Beron, M.A., L.M.F.T. and Patricia Milner Sachs, M.S.W. No charge. RSVP by April 12: (800) 527- 6266). Hospice of Michigan — Thursday, April 19, 7:15 p.m. Arthur Horwitz, owner and publisher of the Jewish News, will moderate a panel of experts dis- cussing end-of-life issues such as pain management, providing care at home, hospice care in nursing homes and other facilities, dietary considerations and advance directives. Dessert buffet. No charge. Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. RSVP: (248) 443- 5900. Sharing & Caring — Thursday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. Educational programs for breast cancer survivors and families. "Race for the Cure Walking Tips & Warm Up" with Jeanne Jeffery, walking consultant. Beaumont Cancer Center, 3577 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak. (248) 551-8588. Temple Israel Family Life Center — Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. For infor- mation and registration: Kari Provizer, A.CS.W (248) 661-5700. • Support Group for Families with Gay and Lesbian Children — third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Facilitated by Harold Kaller, M.S.W., B.C.D. • Tremor Support Group — fourth Thursday of every month through August, 7 p.m. In cooperation with the International Essential Tremor Foundation, support for those suffering from Essential Tremor or Parkinson's Disease. Facilitated by Shari Finsilver. • Divorce Support Group for Dads — Mondays, four weeks, beginning April 23, 7 p.m. Facilitated by Leslee Kohn, M.S.W. • Group for Young Couples About to be Married or Newly Married — Tuesdays, four weeks, beginning May 15, 7 p.m. "What Every Couple Should Know Before and After Saying I Do," facilitated by Alicia Tisdale, Ph.D. Space for Changing Families/NCJW — Introducing Sandals By Luc Berjen 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 100, Southfield. For information and registra- tion: (248) 355-9936 • Children's Grief Group — Mondays, 8 weeks, beginning April 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Bereavement support group for children ages 5-16. No charge. RSVP by April 13. • Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For adults who have lost loved ones to suicide. No charge. Recovery, Inc. — Mondays, 1 p.m. Self-help method of mental health for those suffering from depression, tension, anger, low self-esteem and other feelings that interfere with daily living. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. No charge. (313) 561-2521. JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons & Significant Others) — Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. JFS West Bloomfield Center for Families. Gloria Allum MSW (248) 559-1500. EDUCATION Eilu Eilu — The following programs are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, there is a fee per class. Call for a complete list of upcoming classes: (248) 593-3490. • "Swimming in the Sea of Talmud: Lessons for Everyday Living" — Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Drop-in learning and discussion with Rabbi Hal Greenwald. Borders Books and Music Cafe, Birmingham. • "Clear Water and Colored Glasses — . Essentials of Kabbalistic Thought" — Monday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. A new six-part Latte and Learning with Rabbi Charles Popky. $42 series, $7 per ses- sion. Borders Books and Music, Farmington Hills. Congregation Beit Kodesh — Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Bible study class. No charge. Aron Zoldan, (248) 478- 8533, (248) 477-8974. LUNCH & LEARN Eilu v' Eilu — Thursday, April 19, noon-1 p.m. Rabbi Joseph Krakoff. $7. Shaarey Zedek, Laker Center, West Bloomfield. (248) 593-3490 Sephardic Community Synagogue — Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. With Rabbi Yigal Tsaidi. Judaic Library, Yeshivat Akiva, 21100 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Susan Alspector: (248) 788- 1006. Ohr Somayach — Mondays, 12:15- 1:30 p.m. Practical Jewish ethics for Pirkei Avot. 3900 Northfield Pkwy., Troy. (248) 649-4418. Calendar Listings are updated regularly on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com 123 West Maple Birmingham 248.203.1222 Rochelle Imbers Knit Knit Knit 855-2114 Accents in Needlepoint 626-3042 Orchard Mall >MO 7J; e ekodwin j si;oppe Veils k Accessories Over 400 headpieces/tiaras, jewelry, purses, shoes, gloves, slips, lingerie, guest books, garters, flowergirl baskets, pillows, toasting flutes, invitations... everything but the dress! theweddingshoppe. net Open Tuesday - Sunday 734 S. Washington Ave. • Royal Oak 4/6 2001 248-541-1988 45