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Much To Do!

My relationship with my daughter,
Jamie, was in trouble, and I didn't
know how to fix it. We had always
been close in the past, but last year
things began to change. We didn't
see eye to eye on anything - her
friends, what she wore, where she
went - almost every conversation
ended in an argument. It was as if
she had become a different person,
and I didn't know how to talk to her
anymore. Whatever I tried to do or
say to make things better only made
everything worse.
My husband told me to give her
space, but I'm her mother; I couldn't
just stand back when I knew
something was wrong. My friend
Julie suggested I call the rabbi at
Friendship House. At first I refused.
What could a rabbi tell me about my
own daughter? But things at home
were getting worse instead of better,
so I finally made the call. I'm so
glad I did.
The rabbi listened to everything
I said, and then he made some
really helpful suggestions, including
referring us to a good therapist at
an agency with a sliding fee scale.
It turned out Jamie was struggling
with depression, and she had started
experimenting with drugs in an
attempt to feel better. Now she is
getting the help she needs, and I'm
learning how to relate to her in a
way that is supportive instead of
overbearing.
I'm so relieved! I had begun to feel
like a bad mother. Now I realize I was
dealing with a very difficult situation,
and I needed support. There's no
shame in that. Through Friendship
House, I met other parents who have
similar challenges, which has been
extremely helpful. I don't feel anxious
and alone anymore, and I know Jamie
is finally on the right track.

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VARIOUS TIMES

TUESDAY, JULY 14

FRIDAY, JULY 24

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

EASTERN MARKET

VOLUNTEER IN DETROIT

Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community
Adult Day Care Program offers caregiver
support group meetings. Daytime groups are
for family caregivers of those with dementia.
Evening groups are for family caregivers of
all older adults.
• At Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple,
West Bloomfield: 7-9 pm Wednesday, July 8,
and 1:30-3:30 pm Thursday, July 9. RSVP:
Fran Cook, fcook@jsImi.org or 248-592-
5032.
• At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield:
5:30-7 pm Monday, July 20, and 1:30-3:30
pm Tuesday, July 21. RSVP: Dorothy Moon,
dmoon@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4392.

Day trip. The JCC's Center Travel Dept. will
travel by bus to Eastern Market Downtown,
with optional lunch at Roma Cafe.
Information: Marilyn, 248-432-5471.

9 am, July 24. Summer in the City seeks
volunteers for planting, painting and play-
ing with kids. Meeting place: Hillel of Metro
Detroit Lounge, 5221 Gullen Mall, 667
Student Center Building at Wayne State
University in Detroit. Information: Neil,
hillel@wayne.edu or 313-577-3459.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

JCC POOL PARTY

Noon 4 pm, July 3. Members only are invit-
ed to enjoy music, games, prizes, food from
the grill and complimentary freeze pops. At
West Bloomfield JCC's outdoor pool. Free.
Information: 248-661-1000.

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COUNTRY ON SHABBAT

7:30 pm, July 3. Irving Laker Series pres-
ents guest artist Stacy Beyer. She will sing
country music during weekly Shabbat Under
the Stars service. At Temple Israel in West
Bloomfield. Free. Information: www.
temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.

LINE DANCING

11:30-12:30 pm, July 14. Rhonda Jean leads
class. Also on July 28. At Oak Park JCC. $2.
Information: 248-967-4030.

TUESDAY, JULY 28

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

SAJE'S 'EVIL' LECTURE

10-11:30 am, July 15. "What Is Evil? Sin,
Punishment and Biblical Justice" is next
in Wednesday series, "Reading Genesis for
the Big Ideas." Lecturer Michael Weiss is
an assistant professor at Michigan State
University. Presented by Seminars for Adult
Jewish Enrichment. At West Bloomfield JCC.
$12. Information: www.theberman.org or
248-661-1900.

9 am, July 16. Wendy Evans discusses
"Rembrandt and the Jews of Amsterdam."
At West Bloomfield JCC in Rooms 201-203.
$3. Information: 248-967-4030.

1 pm, July 16. Robin Beck entertains. $1. At
Oak Park JCC. Information: 248-967-4030.

7:30 pm, July 8. Evening cooking class
"Simply Delicious" with instructor Mimi
Markofsky. At Oak Park JCC. Also offered
on July 15. $5, or $3 in advance. RSVP day
before class: Rosa, 248-967-4030.

1 pm, July 28. Oakland County Health
Division speaker will discuss "Food
Safety for Seniors." At Oak Park JCC. $3.
Information: 248-967-4030.

SAJE'S 'ISRAEL' LECTURE

10-11:30 am, July 29. "What Is Israel?
Abraham's Faith, Family and Covenant"
concludes the series, "Reading Genesis for
the Big Ideas." Lecturer Michael Weiss is
an assistant professor at Michigan State
University. Presented by Seminars for Adult
Jewish Enrichment. At West Bloomfield JCC.
$12. Information: www.theberman.org or
248-661-1900.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

PRIVATE LIBRARY TOUR

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Day trip. The JCC's Center Travel Dept.
is taking a bus trip to the main branch of
the Detroit Public Library, with lunch at
Maccabees in Midtown. Information: Marilyn,
248-432-5471.

JAZZ AT THE J

7 pm, July 30. Cliff Monear and Kelly
Broadway perform. At Oak Park JCC. $8.
RSVP: 248-967-4030.

RIVER CRUISE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

ETHNIC KOSHER COOKING

FOOD SAFETY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

ART TALK

FAMILY CONCERT

7 pm, July 7. Sing and clap along to Jim
Gill's banjo as he sings and tells stories from
his award-winning recordings and books for
young children. At Southfield Public Library,
26300 Evergreen Road. Free for families
in Southfield or Lathrup Village, and $5 for
others. Information: Guest Services Desk,
248-796-4224.

11 am, July 28. Attorney General Senior
Brigade presents program on avoiding
Internet scams and fraud, with helpful
online resources. At West Bloomfield JCC's
Greenberg Suite. $3. Information: 248-967-
4030.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

JCC CONCERT

TUESDAY, JULY 7

ONLINE SAFETY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

CLASSICAL MUSIC VIDEOS

1:30 pm, July 22. Selections by compos-
ers Dvorak and Borodin. Facilitated by
Ben Opengeym. At West Bloomfield JCC's
Greenberg Suite. $3. Information: 248-967-
4030.

7:30 pm, July 30. Young adults are invited
to take a Diamond Jack's boat cruise of
the Detroit River. At Stroh's River Place
Dock, 201 Joseph Campau in Detroit. $20
dockside, $15 if purchased by July 28.
Information: Neil, hilleled@wayne.edu or 313-
577-3459.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

MONDAY, JULY 13

CONFERENCE ON AGING

THURSDAY, JULY 23

8:30 am-4:30 pm, July 13. Village in the
Woods, helping seniors age in place in
Huntington Woods, will livestream the 2015
White House Conference on Aging. Come for
the day or any part of it. At Mondry Building,
15000 W.10 Mile in Oak Park. Beverages
provided. Optional lunch is $9, or compli-
mentary for members. Lunch RSVP by July
8: Shari Wenokur Smith, village director,
info@villageinthewoods or 248-592-5041.

JCC CONCERT

1 pm, July 23. Marty Mandelbaum on piano
accompanies singer Eunice Rose. $1. At Oak
Park JCC. Information: 248-967-4030.

BIKE TO CAMP

Through Aug. 2. The Tour L'Tavor fundraiser
is a scenic,150-mile bike ride from Chicago
to Habonim Dror Camp Tavor in Three
Rivers. Proceeds for youth scholarships
to attend this progressive Zionist camp.
Participate two or three days. Non-riding
volunteers welcome. RSVP: www.camptavor.
org/tourltavor or Yaniv, 734-330-8458.