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Much To Do!
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
GERMAN AND JEWISH
2:30-4 pm, Oct. 11. Karen Franklin, director
of Family Research at the Leo Baeck Institute
in New York City, presents "New Strategies for
Researching German-Jewish Ancestry"for the
Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan. At the
Baldwin Library's Jeanne Lloyd Room, 300 W.
Merrill in Birmingham. Free. Information/RSVP:
www.jgsmi.org .
SCULPTOR JERRY SOBLE
2:30-4 pm, Oct. 11. West Bloomfield-based
Sholem Aleichem Institute will host artist/sculptor
Jerry Soble in a lecture/slide presentation of his
work. At West Bloomfield JCC. Free. Information:
Alva, alvadworkin@sbcglobal.net or 248-432-7246.
MONDAY, OCT. 12
MOVIES & MUNCHIES
10:30 am, Oct. 12. Monthly film series continues
with Zero Motivation, director Talya Lavi's 2014
Israeli comedy-drama about women soldiers.
The film won the Best Narrative Feature Award
at the Tribeca Film Festival. $7, including lunch.
Drop off check payable to "CBS Sisterhood"to
the synagogue office in Oak Park or mail to event
chair Phyllis Weeks, 7061 N. Merrybrook, West
Bloomfield, MI 48322. Information: pweeks202@
gmail.com or 248-470-4157.
HEBREW POETRY
am, Oct. 12. Eight-week series begins.
Instructor Dina Routin, a graduate of Hebrew
Union College in Jerusalem, will focus on writings
from mid-19th century Europe to Israel today.
Authors will include Chaim Nachman Bialik,
Yehuda Amichai and Leah Goldberg. Co-sponsor is
Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne
State University. $5, or $25 for series. JCC member
rate is $20. RSVP: Karen, 248-432-5692.
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TUESDAY, OCT. 13
Commercial Film Industry, 1900-1950." Jan
Durecki, archivist of the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin
Archives of Temple Beth El, will reveal little-known
stories of how Jewish entrepreneurs brought the
movies to Detroit audiences. At the Bloomfield
Township temple's Maas Chapel. Free. RSVP:
farchives@tbeonline.org or 248-865-0628.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
ART CLASSES BEGIN
9 am, Oct. 14. Harriet Gelfond, formerly based at
the Oak Park JCC, leads Farber Adult Art Classes.
Offered at 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $60
charge for 10 classes, or $45 for JCC/Beth Shalom
members. Information: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org
or 248-432-5467.
DONATE TO SALE
9 am-3:30 pm, Oct. 14. For November rummage
sale, Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah is col-
lecting gently used clothing, toys, linens, bric-a-
brac, and small household and electrical items.
Same drop-off hours through Friday and also
9:30 am-1 pm Sunday. At Hadassah House, 5030
Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. Volunteers
can drop by to sort. Information: 248-683-5030.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
10 am-2 pm, Oct. 14. Many insurance plans
will cover cost of flu/pneumonia shots for ages
9 and older from VNA Caring Home Support. At
Greenberg Suite at West Bloomfield JCC. Without
insurance, a flu shot costs $25 and a pneumonia
shot is much higher. A parent or guardian must
accompany anyone 17 or younger. Information:
Marilyn, 248-432-5471.
MUSIC WITH SENIORS
1 pm, Oct. 14. Shaarey Zedek Seniors will present
a musical afternoon featuring the Michigan Opera
Players. Refreshments will follow program of show
tunes and familiar melodies. At Cong. Shaarey
Zedek in Southfield. Information: Janet, jpont@
shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544.
MEMOIR WRITERS
SPORTS NIGHT BANQUET
1-3 pm, Oct. 13. Share stories and writing ideas.
At Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone
Pine, Bloomfield Twp. Free, and no RSVP needed.
Information: www.btpl.org or 248-642-5800.
6:15 pm, Oct. 14. Men's Club of Adat Shalom will
hold annual Sports Night and Softball Banquet.
Dan Leach, from radio station 97.1-The Ticket, will
discuss the coming fall-winter sports season in
Detroit. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington
Hills. $10. Gary Graff and David Shevrin are event
co-chairs. Information/RSVP: 248-851-5100.
BEGINNERS' YIDDISH
2 pm, Oct. 13. Also offered on Oct. 27. Instructor
Alva Dworkin welcomes new and returning par-
ticipants. $2. At West Bloomfield JCC. Information/
RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
WOMEN'S GATHERING
7 pm, Oct. 13. The Rosh Hodesh Women's Circle is
sponsored by Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.
The group will meet in West Bloomfield. Free.
RSVP to get address: Sydney, srskully@gmail.com .
EARLY JEWS IN FILM
7 pm, Oct. 13. Next Jewish History Detectives
Series lecture is"Lights, Camera, Action: Jewish
Connections to Michigan's Motion Picture and
HEALTH SYSTEM
HENRY FORD
WEST 13L0 OIVIFIELD
HOSPITAL
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
6777 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
$101per person
You will receive a $10 voucher that can be used
at either our Vita wellness center or the Live Well Shoppe.
Registration is required.
IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, join
the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute for this interactive
evening regarding breast cancer and our multidisciplinary
approach to breast health. This class will include a
cooking demonstration featuring super foods to improve
your stamina and benefit your overall health. Participants
will receive an update on the newest research and
technology to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. A
fitness expert will also provide tips on relaxation and the
positive impact exercise has on breast health.
Our presenters are:
Patricia Miller, M.D., FACR, Director, Division of Breast
Imaging, Henry Ford Health System
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE
7-9 pm, Oct. 14. Sisterhood program will provide
guidance for a life-threatening or dangerous situ-
ation. At Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. RSVP:
Judi, bridgeknitter@gmail.com or 248-231-7224.
Breast cancer survivor, Bethany Thayer, MS, RDN,
FAND Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention, Henry Ford Health System
JAZZ AT THE J
7:30 pm, Oct. 14. Concert features Bill Meyer, vet-
eran soloist, writer, producer and music director.
At Berman Center at West Bloomfield JCC. $20, or
$15 in advance: theberman.org or 248-661-1900.
Henry Ford provides at no cost qualified interpreters and other aids and services for the deaf
and hard of hearing. To request assistance, call (248) 325-3890. If possible, please notify us
three days in advance of the seminar.
To register, or for more information, call (248) 325-3890.
To register online or learn more about October's Breast Cancer
Awareness Month activities, visit Henryford.com/breasthealth
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