Dr. Kim Eagle Alfred Taubman Rabbi Joseph Krakoff Dr. Peter Lichtenberg Getting Older New documentary helps men embrace aging. A s the United States continues to proportionately get older, more people are looking for ways to prolong their youth, age with dignity, maintain their health and, over- all, embrace aging. Ten-time Michigan Emmy award- winning director/producer Keith Famie of Novi seeks to answer some of these questions in his new three-part docu- mentary series, beginning with The Embrace of Aging: The Male Perspective of Growing Old. On Sunday, Feb. 24, hundreds will gather at Shriners Silver Garden Event Center in Southfield for the documen- tary premiere, as well as a healthy meal and advice from experts and a long cast of "characters" on how men deal with the trials and tribulations of aging. Chuck Gaidica of WDIV will serve as the emcee for the dinner/film screen- ing; and Stewart Francke, also featured in the film, will perform. Comedian Bill Mihalic, who has written for Jay Leno, will share his thoughts on the aging man. The evening will conclude with a sneak preview of the second in Famie's series, The Embrace of Aging: The Female Perspective of Growing Old, cur- rently in production, that will feature Dr. Eve Feldman, a genetics researcher at the University of Michigan, who is working with stem cells, and Lola Taubman, a Holocaust survivor. The Embrace of Aging follows the lat- est progressive teachings; well-known 16 February 21 • 2013 medical universities; and the advice of health gurus, spiritual leaders, psycholo- gists and men of all walks of life from vastly different environments, all facing the inevitability of growing old. The film focuses on topics ranging from heart disease and prostate cancer to diabetes and Alzheimer's disease to arthritis and the importance of exercise. The Embrace of Aging also follows the personal stories of men at various ages and stages of their lives and takes a look at senior living neighborhoods and hos- pice centers. Several men from Metro Detroit's Jewish community will be featured, including philanthropist and busi- nessman Alfred Taubman, Rabbi Joseph Krakoff of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Dr. Peter Lichtenberg from Wayne State University's Gerontology department, and Dr. Kim Eagle, professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center in Ann Arbor. Tickets are $75 each, and can be purchased by calling (248) 869-0096. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Embrace of Aging: The Male Perspective of Growing Old series also is slated to air on Detroit Public Television as a special seven-part series, including footage not seen in the film premiere. Dates and times soon to be announced. For more information on The Embrace of Aging, including the trailer, photos and stories of elements in production, visit www.embraceofaging.com . ❑ Mat Other Tax Myles Hoffert It's also the time of year to review your property tax assessment. Ryan Fishman Special to the Jewish News T his month your attention might be focused on your income taxes, but experts say it's also time to review and perhaps dispute your annual property tax assessment. To better understand these issues, the Jewish News sat down with Myles Hoffert, president of Hoffert & Associates in Farmington Hills, to answer some potential questions. JN: When it comes to this year's property tax assessment, what makes 2013 special? MH: The economy has changed and home prices are going up, but not enough to match what the assessed value of your home might be. The property tax cap ensures this year's value can't increase over last year's by more than 5 percent or the increase in cost of living. Because cost of living hasn't increased, if you can secure a lower assessment and taxable value for this year, the succeeding year is subject to those limits. JN: What's the most common mistake people make with their Donate Wool Socks To Keep People Warm Warm Toes Detroit is collecting warm socks for Metro Detroiters in need. People wishing to contribute can drop off new wool/wool blend socks or other warm socks at the participating collection points listed at WarmToesDetroit.org . All sock assessment? MH: If you have a legitimate case to dispute the assessed value of your home, then you should be requesting an appeal before the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Often, people file in small claims because there is no filing fee — but also no judge or discovery of the facts specific to your case. The person adjudicating your appeal won't have a lot of experience. You are more equipped to challenge the assessment with a lawyer in front of the tribunal. JN: When should you see a lawyer and what documents should you bring with you? MH: The notice of your assessment comes out sometime in February or March, and from a technical standpoint, you have 14 days to file a residential appeal with the local board of review. If you miss that deadline, there is nothing you can do but wait for next year. When you meet with your lawyer, be sure to bring the current notice of assessment and any appraisals. ❑ For more information, visit www.hoffertlaw. corn. donations will be distributed to local shelters in Metro Detroit. Many local people spend long hours and even nights in extreme weather conditions, at risk of infection, frostbite, hypothermia and even death. Unlike cotton socks, wool socks insulate even when wet.