N OT T I N G H I L L of W EST B LOOMFIELD metro » c alend ar AQUATICS THERAPY POOL Notting Hill of West Bloomfield is focused on short-term in-patient rehabilitation, with the goal of transitioning back home. We are happy to announce the opening of our Aquatics Therapy pool. Aquatic Therapy uses water’s naturally therapeutic properties of buoyancy, resistance and warmth to enhance the therapy experience. Since not all people respond well to traditional gym exercise programs, many people find aquatic therapy less stressful, preferable to traditional methods...and FUN! continued from page 38 Why Choose Aquatic Therapy? Gently builds strength and muscle tone Increases blood circulation Improves range of motion Decreases joint stress “Weightless” Rehab Reduces pain Minimizes swelling Delivers better joint position awareness Develops core strength 6535 Drake Road , West Bloomfield , MI 48322 phone 248.592.2000 | www.cienafacilities.com 2098520 USED BOOK SALE 10 am-4 pm, June 4. Hard covers, paperbacks, chil- dren’s books, young adult books and more are $1 or less. At Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia. Information: 248-543-9720. TOT SHABBAT IN THE D 10:30 am-noon, June 4. Songs, food and garden activities designed for kids ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome. Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue sponsors. At Eden Gardens, 12155 Glenfield, Detroit. RSVP: Vicki, vsitron@ downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-4047. STARS GUITARS ay w s e r u nat s i ome g C n ’ i ! r p O S ‘I D h us! g n i y a of s omize wit Cust Creative Jewelers Monday – Saturday Hours 10am-6pm /RCHARD ,AKE 2OAD s &ARMINGTON (ILLS s 248.855.0433 EMERYSCREATIVE SBCGLOBALNET LIKE us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES, LTD. 6 pm, June 4. Autographed guitars from pop, rock and country stars will be auctioned to support the Charles A. Main, M.D., Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Children’s. At the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. For a list of guitars, visit starsguitars.org/auction/2016-guitars. Also strolling dinner and concert. Tickets: $95 and $150 at starsguitars.org. 7-10 pm, June 4. The community is invited to play Scrabble, Rummikub, Pictionary and cards, or bring a favorite game. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Features a drawing for prizes. Free; bring a dessert or snack to share. RSVP: Melanie, mgorman@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. VIVACE CONCERT 8 pm, June 4. Wei Yu, principal cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, will play sonatas by Boccherini, Debussy, Schumann and Beethoven. Previously, he performed on the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s USA 70th Anniversary tour led by conductors Zubin Mehta and Lorin Maazel. At the Birmingham Temple in Farmington Hills. Tickets: vivaceseries.org, 248-788-9338 or 248-661-1348. including granite, wood and other materials. Lois Haron Allied Member ASID 248.851.6989 42 May 26 • 2016 NEXTGEN ANNUAL MEETING 7 pm, June 7. A celebration of accomplishments and installation of the 2016-17 board of directors are planned at NEXTGen Detroit’s Annual Meeting. The William Davidson Foundation will be recog- nized for its visionary support. At the home of Karen Davidson. Free. RSVP at jewishdetroit.org/ ngannualmeeting or spigner@jfmd.org. FUNNY RABBI 7:30 pm, June 8. Rabbi Bob Alper, a standup come- dian, will entertain at this year’s Rabbi David and Alicia Nelson Legacy Event. The JN and Institute of Retired Professionals are partners in the commu- nity fundraiser. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $18 or $12 in advance; includes dessert reception. Information: detroitjcrc.org or 248-642-5393. T H U R S D A Y, J U N E 9 HUMOR & HOLINESS 12:30 pm, June 9. “The Spirituality of Laughter: A Jewish Look at the Holiness of Humor” is topic for Rabbi Bob Alper of Vermont, also a comedian and author. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $22; includes lunch from Bloom’s Kosher Catering. RSVP required by June 3: 248-547-7970. KADIMA GARDENING DAY JTS GALA 5:30 pm, June 9. Representatives from six Conservative movement synagogues will receive the Shin Award at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s annual Metro Detroit Gala Dinner. At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. RSVP: Tom, toclouser@jtsa.edu or 248-258-0055. SOUL CENTER OPENING F R I D A Y, J U N E 1 0 MUSICMAIN as well as furniture design and installations T U E S D A Y, J U N E 7 9 am-1 pm, June 5. Volunteers of all ages and abili- ties are needed to help with gardening projects at six Kadima homes and the Jewish mental health agency’s community garden. Day starts with con- tinental breakfast. At Kadima, 15999 W. 12 Mile, Southfield. Information: charlottes@kadimacenter. org or 248-663-4336. Noon-3 pm, June 5. Tour of Friendship Circle’s new Farber Soul Center includes viewing working artists, shopping for art and enjoying lunch at the Soul Cafe. At 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield. Information: www.friendshipcircle.org/events/ openhouse or 248-788-7878. Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling A.S.K. SPEAKER Noon-1:30 pm, June 6. Adults Seeking Knowledge will present Kirsten Fermaglich, associate professor of Jewish studies at Michigan State University. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. $7 member; $10 non-member or walk-in. Admission includes lunch. RSVP: lkaplan@temple-israel.org, temple-israel.org/ Education/Adult_Education or 248-661-5725. W E D N E S D A Y, J U N E 8 GAMES NIGHT S U N D A Y, J U N E 5 It Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune… Only Look Like It! M O N D A Y, J U N E 6 3-4:15 pm, June 5. Jazz with the Sheryl Martin Combo is next in the music series. Ken Knoppow chairs. At West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Free. Information: www. westbloomfieldlibrary.org or 248-682-2120. GREAT HEARTS GALA 6 pm, June 10. Starfish Family Services’ dinner- dance presents its Great Hearts Award to Mariam Noland, president of Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Funds raised will support the launch of Starfish University, providing parents with educational opportunities. At Eastern Market, Shed 3, 2934 Russell, Detroit. $225; $450 couple; $1,600 table of eight. RSVP: www.starfishgala.org. _____________________________________ Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items to calendar@thejewishnews.com.