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'NACH' EXPLORERS
SPIRITUAL SINGING
7 pm. Joe Lewis explores the non-Torah
books of the Bible at Cong. Beth Shalom,
Oak Park. No Hebrew knowledge necessary.
Free. 248-547-7970.
Noon. Join Rebecca Nadis after Shabbat
services to learn new niggunim (melo-
dies) at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 4
CHANUKAH STORIES
2 pm. Award-winning storyteller Judy Sima,
also an author and teaching artist, presents
tales about miracles, menorahs and magic
dreidels at "Storytelling: Chanukah, the
Festival of Lights," at Detroit Institute of
Arts, 5200 Woodward. Free with museum
admission. www.DlA.org
SENIOR MEN'S CLUB
10 am. Men invited to socialize in Room
204 at West Bloomfield JCC. Free. 248-967-
4030.
Excludes LEGO' products and mosaics. Expires 1/31/1.2. Oriainai coupons only.
Not valid with other offers. Limit 1 per famlly.
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Noon-1:30 pm. Luncheon with speaker
Leonard Felder, psychologist and author,
at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Topic:
"Creative Ways to Be More Effective With
Difficult Individuals (in Your Family or in
Life)." The JCC's Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment (SAJE) co-hosts. Fielder's sec-
ond presentation, "Quick Tips to Be Less
Stressed in Your Hectic Life," is 7 pm on
same day at West Bloomfield JCC. RSVP for
either event, $5 each: Cheryl@temple-israel.
org or 248-661-5725.
FOR SHOAH SURVIVORS
10-11:30 am. Dr. Charles Silow facilitates
weekly support group for survivors at Oak
Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030.
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon. COJAR presents Sara Eisemann
speaking on "Patience: Worth Its 'Wait' in
Gold" at Oak Park JCC. Bring your lunch. $3.
248-967-4030.
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AD/HD SUPPORT
7:30-9 pm. Registration begins at 7 for
two separate programs of CHADD (Children
& Adults with AD/HD) at Way Elementary
School, 765 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield
Hills. Parent Group: "Medication for Children
and Teens With AD/HD" with Dr. Jeffrey
London. Adult Group: Program about hoard-
ing with Deb Stanley, M.S. Requested dona-
tion for non-member families: $5. www.
chadd.net/527 or 248-988-6716.
MONDAY, DEC. 5
10% OFF 1 RETAIL ITEM
50% OFF 1 FAMILY DROP-IN
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SATURDAY, DEC. 3
Noon-1:30 pm. Cancer Thrivers Network
hosts lunch, dialogue and demonstration
with nutrition expert Dr. Jen Green, ND,
head of Beaumont Hospital Cancer Center's
Naturopathic Department, at Jerusalem
Pizza inside West Bloomfield JCC. Thrivers
group is for women diagnosed with can-
cer at any point in their lives. $8 includes
kosher vegetarian lunch and program. RSVP:
Elaine, yasherke@gmail.com or 248-661-
4999.
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon. Rabbi Robert Gamer discusses cur-
rent topics in Jewish law at Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. 248-547-7970.
TRAVELOGUE
1 pm. Eastern Europe and Switzerland are
focus of program leader Joel Marwil at Oak
Park JCC. $1. 248-967-4030.
SPREE AIDS HADASSAH
6-8 pm. Tikvah Hadassah Group sponsors
"Chanukah Shopping Spree" - including
coupons, raffle prizes and light refresh-
ments - at Closet NV, a resale and consign-
ment store on the Boardwalk, 6889 Orchard
Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Hadassah will
receive 10 percent of sales. No admission
charge. RSVP: sandy0909@comcast.net or
Sandy, 248-737-9197.
ADULT ED AT CBS
7 pm. Rabbi Robert Gamer lectures on
"Modern Jewish Thinkers" at Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. Drop-ins welcome. Free.
248-547-7970.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
BEADING CLASS
1:30 pm. Unleash creativity in Room 205 at
West Bloomfield JCC. $3. 248-967-4030.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8
CURRENT EVENTS
10:30 am. David Weiner facilitates discus-
sion at Oak Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030.
MOVIE SHINE
HOLIDAY DEPRESSION
1 pm. Geoffrey Rush stars in acclaimed
drama about a piano prodigy at Oak Park
JCC. Presented by Program for Holocaust
Survivors, Families and Friends. Free. 248-
967-4030.
11 am-3 pm. Donald E. Deering, PhD,
counselor and psychologist, lectures
on "Depression: Signs, Symptoms and
Strategies for the Holidays" in Franco
Communications Center at St. Joseph
Mercy Oakland, 44405 Woodward, Pontiac.
Depression screenings will follow for
those age 18 and older. Free. Details
from hospital's Behavioral Medicine Dept.:
Roseanne, 248-858-6567.
CURRENT EVENTS
2 pm. Linda Garfield facilitates discussion
in Room 205 at West Bloomfield JCC. $3.
248-967-4030.
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