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which has been lovingly brought
to life by her family, friends and
Thrivers in her memory, will
inspire cancer survivors to look
forward with hope and strength:'
"Of all the Cancer Thrivers
Network programming, Patti
loved those that were creative
and artsy," said Thrivers Network
co-founder Sandy Schwartz. "She
was allergic to all things yoga,
Pilates or exercise in general.
When we gathered to help Gail
Kaplan complete her mural, each
one of us had an opportunity to
create a square for the border.
"In addition, we were able to
complete another square to take
home to remember Patti. Mine
has found a home on my dresser,
and I cherish it, as I did Patti. I
had the honor of completing the
doves that are prominent in the
mural. When I look at the fin-
ished piece, I see those doves fly-
ing up to the sky and hope that
Patti can see them, too."
Patti's sons Michael and Stuart
said, "We are so honored that
Cancer Thrivers included us
in the making of this beautiful
mural in memory of our mother.
She would love and appreciate
this mural, coming from her
`third baby, the Cancer Thrivers.
We enjoyed participating in the
project, meeting some of our
mother's friends and seeing the
Thrivers in action?'
The July 18 program, which
will be held at the JCC in West
Bloomfield, begins with regis-
tration at 11:30 a.m., followed
by lunch and a presentation
by Dr. Lichter, who will speak
on "The Future of Oncology:
New Developments in Cancer
Diagnosis and Treatment."
The former dean of the
University of Michigan Medical
School, Dr. Lichter also served as
director of the radiation therapy
section of the National Cancer
Institute's Radiation Oncology
branch.
Tickets for the program are
$36 each and may be purchased
by contacting Tracy Agranove at
(248) 432-5467 or tagranove@
jccdet.org. She can also answer
questions about how to become a
patron of the event. Reservations
are requested by July 14.
For information about the
Cancer Thrivers, contact
Michelle Passon at (248) 895-
2664, smp1543@comcast.net or
Sandy Schwartz, (248) 851-4616,
sandyrschwartz@gmail.com .
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
SUNDAY, JULY 20
U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES
50-PLUS SINGLES
7 pm. The non-partisan League of Women
Voters Oakland Area candidate forum for 11th
Congressional District at Milford High School,
2380 S. Milford Road. The district covers part of
Clawson, corner of Rochester Hills, Bloomfield
Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Auburn Hills, Lake
Angelus, Walled Lake, Wixom, South Lyon,
Northville and Farmington, and the villages of
Milford and Wolverine Lake in Oakland County.
Also, the Township of Waterford, White Lake,
Highland, Commerce, Milford, Lyon, Novi and part
of West Bloomfield plus, in Wayne County, the
cities of Livonia, Northville, and Plymouth and
Townships of Canton, Northville and Plymouth.
There are two Republicans and four Democrats
running.
Noon 9 pm. Attend the Michigan Jazz Festival at
Schoolcraft College's Vista Tech Center,18600
Haggerty, Livonia, Free. If interested in meeting
for breakfast at 10:30, RSVP by July 18: 248-542-
9166.
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MONDAY, JULY 21
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon. Pizza lunch at Downtown Synagogue provid-
ed by Partners in Torah. Rabbi Leiby Burnham will
discuss "Freedom through Boundaries." Discussion
touches on ethics, theology, psychology and you.
Information: 313-962-4047.
CAFE EUROPA
1 pm. For Holocaust survivors and families by
Jewish Senior Life. Pianist Rachel Murkis performs
at the Oak Park JCC.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
SHABBAT DINNER
6:30 pm. Hillel of Metro Detroit sponsors evening
for young adults at Oak Park JCC. $8 prepaid.
RSVP by July 17: hillel@wayne.edu or 313-577-
3459.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
GARDEN TOUR
10 am 4 pm. Tour six gardens in Detroit's historic
Palmer Woods neighborhood beginning at 19145
Strathcona. $15 in advance at palmerwoods.org , or
$20 at event. Information: Dale, 248-644-4411, or
Barbara, 313-891-2514.
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Jogging, tennis,
racquetball — a lot of
active baby boomers
have been tough on
their knees, hips and
other joints all their
lives. In a quest to
stay active and reduce
pain, an ever-growing
number are turning to
joint replacement surgery.
Joint replacements have a high success rate,
but there are alternatives: taking steps to care
for the joints you already have. The Arthritis
Foundation and the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons suggest being kind to
your joints by:
• Maintaining a healthy weight. Losing
LEARN VIOLIN
6:30 7:30 pm. JCC's Pitt Child Development
Center offers group violin lessons for all ages
taught by Sharon Rothstein on Tuesdays, July 22
and 29, and Aug. 5,12 and 19. Adults may register
as students by themselves, for a child only or for
a parent and child. Violin rentals available. $120
for JCC members or $140 for others. RSVP: Janice
Rende, 248-432-5593 or jrende@jccdet.org .
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SATURDAY, JULY 19
Featuring:
Featuring Robb Weir, MD,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Hospital
extra pounds reduces stress and wear-
and-tear on knees, hips, back and feet.
• Exercising regularly. Physical activity
protects joints by strengthening the
muscles that support them.
• Swapping high-impact sports with
low-impact activities. Instead of tennis,
racquetball or running, try swimming,
water aerobics, walking or golf.
• Avoiding repetitive stress. Alternating
strenuous activities with rest puts less
stress on sensitive joints.
• Using over-the-counter or
prescription medications to control
pain and inflammation. You can also
receive injections of corticosteroids
directly in painful knee joints.
• Taking part in physical or
occupational therapy. This can increase
joint flexibility, muscle strength and
range of motion.
• Using mechanical aids. Braces, crutches,
walkers or canes may offer some help.
When to Replace Joints
In the best of circumstances, these lifestyle
changes may be enough to improve function
and control pain. But if you have any of the
following signs, speak with your doctor about
joint replacement:
• Your joint pain is disturbing your sleep.
• You've tried different noninvasive
treatments, including pain medications,
and they're not controlling your joint
pain.
• Your joint pain is limiting your ability to
keep up a normal routine.
• Your joint pain makes it hard for you to
get out of a chair, go up stairs or get up
from the floor.
If your doctor believes you're a candidate for
joint replacement, you'll be referred to an
orthopaedic surgeon. Over the years, surgical
techniques have improved and new materials
have been developed for implants. As a result,
these surgeries have become one of the most
dependable procedures performed today.
PALM BEACH
PATIO & CASUAL FURNITURE
For more information or to make an
appointment with an orthopaedic
surgeon at Henry Ford West
Bloomfield, call 248-661-6470 or
visit www.henryfordwestbloomfield.
com/ortho.
7350 Highland Road (M-59) • Waterford
www.PalmBeachPatio.com
(248)-666-2880
HOURS: M-Th 10-7- • T-W-F-S 10-6 • Sun 12-4
1921960
HENRY FORD
WEST BLOOMFIELD
HOSPITAL
July 10 • 2014
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