Family Focus STARTS SEPTEMBER 4TH! PRIORITY - REGISTRATION: AilI July 30th - August 4th (For current families) OPEN REGISTRATION: Starts August 6th m I Fo r new & alumni farnitivs) Trion-Thins: 9am-12pm & 4pm-7:30pin The clinic consists of four 30 minute lessons in 4 consecutive days. *Aug. 20th - Aug. 23rd Teen helpers Allison Goldstein, Autumn Freed and Zoey Stickler *Aug. 27th - Aug. 30th Mitzvah Of Kindness Bay City temple members pamper women and children at shelter. goldfish 248.644.1914 Rabbi Dorit Edut Special to the Jewish News www.GoldfishSwimScheoLc 1 101 t ■ , M , Bay City S ELEGANT BAR MITZVAH AND BAT MITZVAH CELEBRATIONS IN THE REFINED AMBIENCE OF THE SKYLINE CLUB Just north of downtown Detroit, The Skyline Club is a premier luxury location for sophisticated, once-in-a-lifetime events. Exquisitely situated on the 28th floor of Tower 2000 in Southfield Town Center, the club offers alluring metropolitan views and an extensive slate of services, including event planning, luxury embellishments, custom menus, and anything else you may require. Simply reserve a private room, communicate your desires to our staff, relax, and enjoy this precious moment. You'll be proud to host family and friends in such posh ambience. SKYLINE CLUB .4 • Contact Bryn Kerekes, Private Events Director, at 248.350.9898 for information. The Skyline Club • 2000 Town Center, Ste. 2800 • Southfield, MI 48075 www.TheSkylineClub.com • Fax: 248.350.1191 30 July 19 a 2007 ummer is a fine time to remember those whose lives have been disrupted because of family violence, those who can- not enjoy the usual pleasures of this season. On June 24, members of Temple Israel in Bay City decided to bring some fun and relief to the women and children housed at the Bay City Women's Shelter. Kelli Jolly, chairper- son of "Mitzvah Day — Minutes That Matter;' had arranged activity centers with the shelter's director, Regina Turner. Mothers relaxed in a spa room with peppermint-scented footbaths, low lighting and soft, meditative music, all arranged by salon owner June Soehnel. Meanwhile, children were busy getting their faces painted or making colorful visors with the help of teens Allison Goldstein, Zoey Stickler, Autumn Freed and Samantha Kershen. Others were busy trying out some of the toys and books donated by members of the congregation, or dodging the shovels of mulch being spread by the adults around the playground and land- scaped areas, led by master gardener Ruth Blumenstein. Those who wanted to consult a doctor for minor ailments could do so for free in the Health Check Room where Dr. Glenn Kershen offered his expertise. Even the infants were gently rocked and bottle-fed in the caring arms of Kayla Kershen, June Yerke and Marie Luscomb. After a lunch of sandwiches and homemade side dishes, the afternoon was capped off with a wonderful per- formance by the dogs and owners of the Paws to Read Therapy program, Gail Kershen and Sophie, the therapy dog led by Kathleen Miller, which brings trained dogs to help children practice and improve their reading skills. A mini-circus came next with dog tricks. Among the other participants from Temple Israel were Ken Jolly, Luka Jolly, Paloma Jolly, Gail Kershen, Max Kershen, Beth Cook, Jane Rogers, Susan Meade, Darrel Ninberg, Lloyd Asmus, David Goldstein, Noah and Brenna Luscomb, Judith Kerman, Jane Kleynberg and Hal Blumenstein. I Rabbi Dorit Edut is spiritual leader at Temple Israel in Bay City.