Elan Village Metro Detroit's Jewish Assisted Living Community that often resulted in "tired feet and sore butts."An average day of riding covered between 50 and 100 miles. Some 65 riders, ranging in age from 15 to 75, participated in the trip organized by America By Bicycle. Each bicyclist paid $5,000 to tough it out for 52 days over the hills and dales of northern America. The cost covers a motel each night, breakfast and dinner and the servic- es of three support vehicles, one car- rying two expert bike mechanics and one with liquids and snacks to keep the group hydrated from 6-7 a.m. to 3-5 p.m. each day. 50-100 Miles "I love to ride a bicycle," declared Konvisser, 60, a computer software consultant who belongs to a bike club and has gone on many shorter bike-riding trips throughout Michigan•He once covered 500 miles in five days. "Now, I wanted to get out and see the rest of the country, so this trip was a natural. It was rough at times, but it was a lot of fun." Rough included four stitches and bruises in Wisconsin after the bike hit a pothole and Konvisser ripped over. But the incident didn't daunt Konvisser's enthusiasm or resolve. "We could ride in a group or on our own, as long as we covered a specified number of miles per day, usually about 80, and get to the motel on the schedule. There wasn't much time for sightseeing, although we caught glimpses of places along the way, such as Mt. Rushmore. We were so tired at night that we went to sleep early ... there's little time to chill out. It was almost like a mili- tary boot camp." A native of Cleveland, Konvisser attended Rutgers and Ohio State universities and came to Michigan to become a math professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. He moved to Massachusetts for a while when his wife Zieva, a Chrysler Corp. employee, was appointed manager of the firm's Boston Parts Plant. He retired from teaching after returning to the Detroit area. She retired after 25 years at Chrysler. They have two sons, Aaron, 33, and Joshua, 31. Because of recurring back trou- ble, Konvisser rides on a recumbent bike, which allows him to recline while pedaling. It has a large rear wheel, a small front wheel and a Like home delivery of The Detroit Jewish News. It's a great gift to give newlyweds, new home-owners, new parents, or treat yourself to. Stay in touch with your community and your world. A 52-week subscription, which includes 5 free issues of Style Magazine is just $52 (OD out of state) Subscribe via phone 248.354.6620 Subscribe via internet thejewishnews.com Subscribe via postal service P.O. Box 2267 Southfield MI • 48034 Resident Rose Glick plants flowers with staff and residents in the courtyard. Elan Village's monthly rate includes: • 24 hour Personal Care Assistance • Three Kosher Meals Daily • Housekeeping and Personal Laundry Services • Social, Cultural and Educational Programs Daily • Shabbat and Holiday Services • On-Site Licensed Nurse and Medical Services • Medication Management Call today to schedule a tour JANET ANTIN (248) 386-0303 26051 Lahser Road • Southfield, Michigan 48034 Elan Village provides Care that Changes with You Preferred Provider of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 • • • 30 dealers offering a variety of quality antiques & collectibles, • • estate and vintage jewelry, unique gifts and bridal registry • • Sterling Silver Furniture Art Glass & Pottery • Lighting Handbags & Compacts Bakelite • Majolica Ironstone China & Crystal • Toys Linens Depression Glass • Vintage Clothing Costume, Fine, Vintage Fiestaware • Vintage Telephones & Sterling Jewelry Flow Blue • • • 248.545.4663 115 South Main Street Royal Oak, M! 48067 • • Monday—Saturday: 10:OOam-6:OOpm • Sundays: 12:00pm-5:00pm • • • www.antiquesonmain.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • O. • • • „V • II • 24 Ktkitateos y11 7)1 040 VOLOR, SIMON ROTBERG INVITES YOU TO TRY OUT GREAT DETROIT JEWISH NEWS free Wine Consultation enaissance Media publication 27676 Franklin Road Soutkfield, MI 48034 .-PhOrie:-248.354.6,626 - Fax:. 248.354.1210, Internet: www.detrOitiewishneW.s.corn WINES OF THE MONTH BERINGER CHARDONNAY Reg. '14" Now 'II" ROBERT MONDAVI CABERNET SAUVIGNON Reg. '29 99 Now '23 9 ' OS • 25877 lahser • Southfield at Civig Center ttr.1 12481352-8556. Fax:12481 352-7254 • Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Sectiont "if thetri _6 7" i fvErif fr . Call The Sales Department JNArts & Entertainment (248) 3547123 Ext. 209 DETROIT =WISE NEWS 8/17 2001 97