Calendar The Jewish News weaves the individual pieces of ner or gambling. $14 Canadian for casi- no show; call (800) 991-8888 to book. RSVP: Marilyn Schwartz. (248) 661- 2248. MEN'S GROUPS Gamma Kappa Chi Alumni — Thursdays, in April, 12:30 p.m. Weekly lunch meeting. China King, Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Harry Weberman (248) 363-6634, Max Garber (248) 681-4083. YOUTH Mat Shalom Synagogue — Wednesday, April 9, 6:15 p.m. PJ's, Pizza and Stories program for preschoolers through first graders. Snack and beverages included; 50 cents per slice for p17.72. RSVP by April 7: (248) 851-5100. CLUBS & AFFILIATES Sholem Aleichem Institute — Sunday, May 18. Day trip to Grand Rapids to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Meijer Sculpture Gardens. Charge. RSVP: (248) 423-4406. 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 noted Yiddish-Jewish Video Series — Monday, April 7, 1 p.m. Uakov Smirnoff II: The Sequel. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Michigan State University — For infor- mation or to RSVP: (517) 332-1916 • MSU Jewish Faculty Reception — Tuesday, April 8, 4-6 p.m. •Shabbat Dinner, Services — Friday, April 11, 6 p.m. $3. RSVP by April 9. • Sephardic Shabbat — Friday, April 11, 6 p.m. Recipes from Spain, Latin America. • Bagel Brunch — Sunday, April 13. $5. RSVP. LUNCH AND LEARN B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region — Tuesday, April 8, 12:30 p.m. Rabbi Alon Tolwin, director, Aish HaTorah, will speak on how to run a meaningful seder. $10. RSVP: (248) 646-3100. Adat Shalom Synagogue — Tuesday, April 8, noon. Rabbi Yoskowitz will examine Messianic Zionism as portrayed in Chaim Potok's The Chosen, Saul Bellow's The Middle East Problem and Leon Uris' Exodus. $10. RSVP by April 4: (248) 851-5100. Congregation Beth Shalom — Wednesday, April 9, noon. Learning session with Rev. Sammy Semp. $12. (248) 547-7970. a diverse community into SUPPORT Space for Changing Families — Mondays, 7-9 p.m., six weeks, begin- ning April 7. Divorce Support Group to help men and women deal with the feelings regarding divorce and separa- tion. $30. 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 100, Southfield. RSVP by April 4: 355-9936. Women's Wellness Group — Tuesday, April 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For women with any type of cancer, group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. Weisbery Cancer Center, 31995 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills. RSVP: (248) 538- 6507. BENEFITS Helping Hands and Devoted Hearts — Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m.-mid- night. Fundraising event for Mark Herman will include strolling dinner, live and silent auction. $100. Farmington Hill Industrial Center, 24730-24804 Crestview Ct. Suzanne Leibovitz (248) 366-1223. Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit — Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. Concert with folk rock singer David Broza. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. West Bloomfield JCC. (248)592-5263. Planned Parenthood of Southeast Michigan — Wednesday, May 14, 11:15 a.m. registration, noon lunch- eon. Keynote speaker Olympia Dukakis with introduction by Amyre Makupson. $70. Ambassador Hotel, 16400 J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield. RSVP by April 18: (248) 552-8833. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Jewish Family Service — 2143 Greenfield Road, SoUthfield. • Mentor a Child — 2-3 hours weekly. Reach out to a child who would bene- fit from a special friendship with a car- ing adult. Michelle Greenstein (248) 558-1500, ext. 294. • Friendly Visitors — Visit with home- bound older adults. Take clients to the mall, out to eat, to run errands or visit in their homes. Carol Fletcher (248) 559-1500. • Courtesy Drivers — 1 day weekly or monthly. Take clients to medical appointments, out-patient surgeries or assist with errands. Carol Fletcher (248) 559-1500. Jewish Home and Aging Services Caregiver Support Group — Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. For any adult involved in caring for someone at home or in a facility. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. (248) 661-2999. an incredible mosaic: - Mindy, Bloomfield Hills I get it Sign up for 52 weeks of TheDetroit Jewish News for the special introductory price of $39.95*. You'll save $25.05 off of the newsstand price (Almost a 40% savings) and get your choice of an "I get it" tote or t-shirt! Just fill out and mail the form below, or call 248.35'1.5174 or visit our website at www.detroitjewishnews.com •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ❑ I want to become a Jewish News subscriber ❑ Please bill me ❑ Payment enclosed Charge my: ❑ Visa Card # Signature ❑ MasterCard exp. date: (Required) Name Phone ( Address State City . 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