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CURRENT EVENTS

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

2 pm, July 11. Linda Garfield is the facilitator. At
West Bloomfield JCC’s Room 204. $3. Information:
248-432-5467.

Various days. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Program offers free monthly
caregiver support groups at two locations. Daytime
sessions are Alzheimer’s Association meetings for
family caregivers of older adults with memory loss;
inquire if respite care is available.
• At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield: See
above for 1:30-3:30 pm, Tuesday, July 12. Meeting
5:30-7 pm, Monday, July 18, is for family caregivers
of all older adults. RSVP: Dorothy, dmoon@jvsdet.org
or 248-233-4392.
• At Jewish Senior Life’s Brown Center, 6720 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield: See above for 1:15-3:15 pm,
Thursday, July 14. Call for information on evening
support group open to caregivers of all older adults.
RSVP: Fran, fcook@jslmi.org or 248-592-5032.

JCC BUS DAY TRIPS

Reserve now. The JCC’s Center Travel Dept. is plan-
ning outings: Shout and lunch at Cornwall’s Dinner
Theater in Marshall, Aug. 2; Richard II at Michigan
Shakespeare Center at Village Theater in Canton and
lunch, Aug. 10; Eastern Market murals and lunch
on own, Aug. 16; lunch and music of composers
Rodgers & Hammerstein at Petrolia Playhouse in
Ontario, Canada, Aug. 31. Pick-up/drop-off: West
Bloomfield JCC & Prentis JSL Building in Oak Park.
RSVP: Marilyn, mwolfe@jccdet.org or 248-432-5471.

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FOR WOMEN ONLY

9:30 am, July 11, 18 & 25. “The Six Constant
Mitzvos” is Sara Aliza Scheinberg’s topic this month
at “Mondays with Meaning,” a women’s learning
series. COJAR and JCC Without Borders are co-spon-
sors. At Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park.
Information: 248-432-5467.

SENIOR MEN’S CLUB

10 am, July 11. Meets weekly at same time. At West
Bloomfield JCC’s Room 201. Info: 248-432-5467.

JVS MEMORY CLUB

10 am-2 pm, July 11. Meets weekly at same time. At
West Bloomfield JCC’s Room 202/203. Information:
Ronnie, 248-233-4247.

JCC BOOK SALE

10 am-5 pm, July 11-14. Used fiction, nonfiction,
Judaica, DVDs and more. At West Bloomfield JCC’s
Meyers Library & Media Center. Info: 248-432-5546.

CANCER PROGESS TALK

11:30 am, July 11. “Ruach! Celebrating Life” is a
lunch-and-learning event of the Cancer Thrivers
Network for Jewish Women, a program of Jewish
Family Service. Dr. Daniel Hayes, clinical director
of the Breast Oncology program at University of
Michigan, will present groundbreaking news about
cancer progress and research. At Cong. Beth Ahm
in West Bloomfield. Information: Tracy, tagranove@
jfsdetroit.org and 248-592-2267.

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FUN FOR WEE ONES

10-11:30 am, July 12. Children, newborn to age
5, are invited to “Tuesdays with Tots” program with
their parent or caregiver. Focus is on child-friendly
sports, rhythmic fun, music, holidays, playtime and
snacks. Clergy visit occasionally. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP
required by July 11: samantha@adatshalom.org.

TALKING YIDDISH

1 pm, July 12 & 19. Naomi Pinchuk leads a Yiddish
Conversation Club. Presented by JCC Without
Borders. At Prentis JSL Building, 15100 W. 10 Mile,
Oak Park. Information: 248-432-5467.

BEGINNER YIDDISH

2 pm, July 12 & 26. Alva Dworkin is the instructor.
At West Bloomfield JCC. $2. Information: 248-432-
5471.

MUSIC APPRECIATION

2 pm, July 12. Dennis Green leads “Fabs Kaldobsky’s
Musical Adventures.” Presented by JCC Without
Borders. At Teitel JSL Building, 15106 W. 10 Mile, Oak
Park. Information: 248-432-5467.

Prof. Howard N. Lupovitch discusses “Visions of the
Jewish State,” exploring the different and at times
contradictory Zionist visions of the Jewish State
and how the founders of the State of Israel wove
these visions together into the complex and at times
contentious Israeli society and politics. One-hour
DVD lecture each week, followed by brief informal
discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield.
Free and open to the community. Walk-ins welcome.
Information: Nancy, nancyellen879@att.net or 248-
737-1931.

MUSICAL DRAMA

1 pm, July 13. The Shaarey Zedek Seniors present
“Heart of the Hills,” a program with dialogue and
music that features several singers. At Cong. Shaarey
Zedek in Southfield. Free. RSVP required for groups
only: Janet, jpont@shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-
5544.

MIND UNIVERSITY

1 pm, July 13. “Gray Matters: Fitness and Hydration”
is a Mind University program with Olga Semenova,
who holds a master’s degree in public health.
Employed at Jewish Family Service, she will offer
tips and tricks for staying better hydrated and fit-
ness moves that don’t require a gym. At JVS, 29699
Southfield Road, Southfield. RSVP: Angela, apopoff@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2671.

JCC MOVIE MATINEE

1:30-3:30 pm, July 13. Joel Marwil presents Son of
Saul. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Greenberg Suite. Free.
Information: 248-432-5467.

MANAGING DIABETES

COOKING MATTERS

5-7:30 pm, July 12 & every Tuesday through Aug.
16. Diabetes-PATH (Personal Action Toward Health)
is an interactive, six-week workshop that will pro-
vide skills and tools for people with Type 2 diabetes
and their support system to live healthier lives. At
Jewish Family Service, Crown Pointe Building, 25900
Greenfield, Suite 405. Oak Park. Free textbook after
four classes. RSVP required: www.beaumont.org/
classes-events or 800-633-7377. Information: Megan,
mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269.

6-8 pm, July 13 & weekly. Six-week series of cook-
ing and nutrition classes, “Let’s Talk Turkey,” will be
offered through Aug. 17. Scheduled topics include:
“Healthy Cooking on a Budget,” “Smart Shopping
Ideas” and “Culinary Secrets.” Participants will
receive free groceries, kitchen gadgets and cutting
board. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple,
West Bloomfield. Free. Playroom for children upon
request. RSVP: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or
248-592-2269.

WEST BLOOMFIELD WALK

ANTISEMITISM TO BDS

6 pm, July 12. Walk is under the auspices of Jewish
Family Service to promote health and wellness.
Meets in the playground at Drake Sports Park, 6801
Drake, West Bloomfield. Information: Megan,
mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269.

7:30 pm, July 13. Marty Schichtman, Eastern
Michigan University professor of English and litera-
ture, and director of the Jewish Studies program, will
discuss “Anti-Semitism: From the Beginnings to BDS.”
Institute for Retired Professionals sponsors as part
of its Kirsch Lecture Series, concluding on July 20. At
the West Bloomfield JCC’s Berman Center. $8, or free
for IRP member. Tickets: theberman.org. Information:
irp@jccdet.org or 248-432-5406.

ESTATE PLANNING

7 pm, July 12. Hadassah Greater Detroit hosts
Robert E. Kass, estate planning attorney and co-
author of The Executor’s Companion. His topic: “How
to Put Your Plan in Place and Make Sure It Works
When Your Family Really Needs It.” At Davidson
Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West
Bloomfield. Free; includes wine and cheese. RSVP:
greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or 248-683-5030.

Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue partners seeks
volunteers to work at Eden Gardens, a Detroit urban
garden. Non-synagogue members are welcome. At
12273 Glenfield, Detroit. Other times/dates can be
arranged: Chava, 313-587-4949.

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OAK PARK WALKING GROUP

10 am, July 15 & every Friday. Weekly walks are
under the auspices of Jewish Family Service to pro-
mote health and wellness. Meets in parking lot of
former Oak Park JCC. Information: Megan, mpudlik@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269.

BIM BOM BABY

10-11:30 am, July 15. Moms, dads, grandparents,
aunts and uncles can bring children through age 4
to traveling celebration of Shabbat with Temple Shir
Shalom clergy. Program includes braiding challah
and singing songs. At Meer JSL Building, 6760 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. Information: marsha@
shirshalom.org or 248-406-4255.

CLASSICAL CONCERT VIDEO

11 am, July 15. Ben Opengeym facilitates program
featuring Aram Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in D
minor. Presented by JCC Without Borders. At Prentis
JSL Building, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Free.
Information: 248-432-5467.

LEARN ABOUT HAZON

7:30 pm, July 15. Shabbat service will feature
Shayna Danto, project coordinator for Hazon in
Detroit. She will speak about her organization, which
is dedicated to engaging Jewish communities about
environmental issues. At Birmingham Temple in
Farmington Hills. Information: shayna.danto@hazon.
org or temple, 248-477-1410.

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JEWS & ANIMALS

7 pm, July 14. The Well sponsors “Harambe,
Humankind and Humility,” a learning event for young
adults. Guest Ron L. Kagan, executive director/CEO of
the Detroit Zoo, will participate in this exploration of
Jewish tradition’s take on interacting with animals. At
the Office Coffee Shop, 402 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak.
Information: dan@meetyouatthewell.org.

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DETROIT 67 PROJECT

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ANCIENT CULTURE TALK

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11 am, July 14. Wendy Evans will discuss
“Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization.” At West
Bloomfield JCC’s Handleman Hall. $3. Information:
248-432-5467.

LEARNING ON DVD

GARDEN WORK DAYS

1 pm, July 13. Offered Wednesdays through July 27.

6-8 pm, July 14 & every Thursday & Sunday.

10 am-3:30 pm, July 20 & 21. The Detroit Historical
Society will be collecting oral histories, by appoint-
ment only, of community members who witnessed,
remembered or were a part of the civil unrest that
occurred in July 1967. At Isaac Agree Downtown
Synagogue, Detroit. Info: Arlene, 313-962-4047.

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Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer

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