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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
PUBLISHING SECRETS
Various days. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Program offers free month-
ly caregiver support groups at two locations. Two
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, Aug. 9. Session
at 5:30-7 pm, Monday, Aug. 15, is for family care-
givers 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, Aug. 11. Call for information on
evening support group, open to family caregivers
of all older adults. RSVP: Joely, jlyons@jslmi.org or
248-592-5032.
6 pm, Aug. 8. Bestselling author Susan Shapiro,
a Michigan native, tells how to break into pub-
lishing. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. $25;
includes dinner, wine and copy of Shapiro’s novel,
What’s Never Said. Space is limited. Info, including
critique guidelines, with RSVP: kate@temple-israel.
org or 248-661-5700.
FUN FOR WEE ONES
1 pm, Aug. 10. Mind University presents
Bethany Perry, a certified brain-health practi-
tioner, member of the Anti-Aging Regenerative
Medicine Fellowship, certified Holistic Health
& Neuroscience life coach and registered yoga
instructor. She will discuss the effect of thoughts
on brain health. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road,
Southfield. RSVP: apopoff@jfsdetroit.org or 248-
592-2671.
A PLAY ABOUT AGING
TALKING YIDDISH
SUNDAY, AUG. 7
FIDF BRUNCHPROGRAM
9:30 am, Aug. 7. Brunch honoring Israel’s soldiers.
Sponsored by Young Israel of Oak Park (YIOP) in
partnership with Friends of the Israel Defense
Forces (FIDF), Michigan Chapter. Guest speaker
will be IDF (Res.) Staff Sgt. Matan Shamis, a FIDF
Impact! Scholarship Program recipient. At 15140
W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Free. RSVP: 248-926-4110 or
paula.lebowitz@fidf.org.
MONDAY, AUG. 8
OSTEOPOROSIS TALK
Noon-1 pm, Aug. 8. Dr. Shiri Levy, service chief
of endocrinology at Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Hospital, discusses reducing the risk of osteopo-
rosis and latest advances in treatment options.
At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield. Free. Info: Debbie, dfeit@jfsdetroit.org
or 248-592-2674.
CURRENT EVENTS
10-11:30 am, Aug. 10 or 6:30-8 pm, Aug. 11.
Participants will learn to use essential oils to relieve
stress, anxiety, digestion issues, headaches, allergies
and more. At West Bloomfield Henry Ford Hospital’s
Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20, or $30
for two; includes a take-home gift. RSVP: dk@hfhs.
org or 248-325-3890.
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
OAK PARK SUMMERFEST
5:30-11 pm, Aug. 6. Cover bands Power Play and
Your Generation will headline Rockin’ Under the
Stars, annual event of the Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce. Show combines pop, rock, funk
and dance music. Bring own lawn chair or blan-
ket for seating. Food and beverages are avail-
able for purchase. At Multi-Lakes Conservation
Association, 3860 Newton in Commerce Twp. $5
for age 13 and older; parking is free. Info: www.
LakesAreaChamber.com or 248-624-2826.
ESSENTIAL OILS
BRAIN HEALTH
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
OUTDOOR CONCERT
PAYING FOR CANCER CARE
6:30-8 pm, Aug. 11. Sue Thornton, patient finan-
cial counselor at University of Michigan, leads
workshop on the challenges of managing the cost
of care for cancer. At nonprofit Cancer Support
Community of Greater Ann Arbor, 2010 Hogback,
Suite 3, Ann Arbor. RSVP: 734-975-2500 or
rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 9
10-11:30 am, Aug. 9. Children, newborn to age
5, may come with their parent or caregiver to
“Tuesdays with Tots.” The program’s focus is on
child-friendly sports, rhythmic fun, music, holi-
days, playtime and snacks. Clergy visit occasion-
ally. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
Free, but RSVP required by Aug. 8: samantha@
adatshalom.org.
Noon-9 pm, Aug. 6 & noon-7 pm, Aug. 7. The
city of Oak Park’s family-oriented event offers
swimming, art and vendor booths, rock-climbing
wall, putt-putt golf, dunk tank, inflatables, Oak
Park Idol, Cutest Baby and Cutest Pet contests,
health fair, pet adoption and pet parade. At David
Shepherd Park and city pool, 14300 Oak Park Blvd.
Free admission; food available for purchase. Info:
Kimberly: kmarrone@oakparkmi.gov or 248-691-
7404.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10
1 pm, Aug. 9 & 23. Naomi Pinchuk leads a Yiddish
Conversation Club. Presented by JCC Without
Borders. At Prentis JSL Building, 15100 W. 10 Mile,
Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
2 pm, Aug. 9. Dennis Green leads “Fabs
Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventures.” Presented by JCC
Without Borders. At Teitel JSL Building, 15106 W.
10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
BEGINNERS YIDDISH
2 pm, Aug. 9 & 23. Alva Dworkin is the instructor.
At West Bloomfield JCC’s Room 204. $2. Info: Rosa,
248-432-5467.
WRITING TIPS
5:30 8:30 pm, Aug. 9. Association for Women in
Communications (AWC) Detroit Chapter will host
a writing seminar with author Susan Shapiro, who
will share her formula for writing about friends
and relatives without being “excommunicated.”
Includes copy of one of her books and light sup-
per. At Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia.
$25 for AWC members; $35 for others; $15 for stu-
dents and recent grads. RSVP: www.
womcomdetroit.org/events.
KNITTING GROUP
7 pm, Aug. 9. Knitters meet every Tuesday.
Presented by JCC Without Borders. At Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
EARLY JEWISH HISTORY
7 pm, Aug. 9. The Detroit Speaker Series presents
Margery Jablin of the Jewish Historical Society
of Michigan. Topic: “Creating Opportunities: An
Introduction to Detroit’s Early Jewish History.” At
Cong. B’nai Moshe, West Bloomfield. $15. RSVP:
cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org or 248-788-0600.
ISRAELI DANCING
8-10 pm, Aug. 9. Dancing takes place every
Tuesday. Beginners are welcome. Presented by JCC
Without Borders. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park.
$10. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
7:30 pm, Aug. 12. Papa Weeze presents the world
premiere of What Am I Doing Here?, a humorous
look at aging by local playwright Judi Schram.
$30 includes desserts and beverages. At Theatre
Nova at the Yellow Barn, 410 W. Huron, Ann Arbor.
The play will also be presented Aug. 13-14, 19-21,
26-28; Friday and Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays 2 pm.
Pricing and tickets: www.papaweezeinc.org.
CSZ CANTOR CONCERT
1 pm, Aug. 10. Shaarey Zedek Seniors pres-
ents a vocal concert with Hazzan David Propis,
accompanying himself on guitar and piano. At
Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Free; includes
refreshments. RSVP necessary for groups only:
Janet, jpont@shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544.
BENEFIT OF BREATH
1:30 pm, Aug. 10. Olga Semenova will discuss
how proper breathing can help to reduce stress.
At West Bloomfield JCC. Free. RSVP: Rosa, 248-
432-5467.
JEWISH OLYMPIANS
7:30 pm, Aug. 10. Wednesday lecture series con-
tinues with Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of
Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne
State University. Topic: “Marty Glickman and Jesse
Owens in Berlin.” At Cong. Beth Ahm in West
Bloomfield. $15; free for Beth Ahm member. RSVP
advised: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.
THURSDAY, AUG. 11
CURRENT EVENTS
11 am, Aug. 12. Linda Garfield is the facilitator.
By JCC Without Borders. At Prentis JSL Building,
15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-
5467.
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon, Aug. 11. Partners Detroit Rabbi Leiby
Burnham presents a program. At West Bloomfield
JCC’s Handleman Hall. RSVP: 248-583-2476.
EARLY JEWISH HISTORY
1:30 pm, Aug. 11. Virtual tour, “Haven to Home,”
is presented by Margery Jablin of the Jewish
Historical Society of Michigan. At West Bloomfield
JCC. $2. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
MAH JONG TOURNEY
6 pm, Aug. 11. Temple Israel Sisterhood wel-
comes groups and individual players who should
bring their own mahj sets. At Temple Israel in West
Bloomfield. $30, or $25 in advance; includes prizes
and munchies. RSVP: Camille, 248-432-7258.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
TISHA B’AV
7:45 pm, Aug. 13. Community service marks
the Fast of the Ninth of Av, a day of mourning to
commemorate several tragedies for the Jewish
people on this date. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills. Info: 248-851-5100.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
10:30-11:30 am, Aug. 14 & second Sunday
every month. Emotional, educational and social
support is available for caregivers of individuals
with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alyssa
Tobias, MSW, facilitates monthly group, financed
by the Jewish Women’s Foundation. At Adat
Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Info: www.
alz.org/gmc or 800-272-3900.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17
PREVENTING FALLS
7:30 pm, Aug. 17. JFS Wellness presents “A
Matter of Balance,” an eight-week Fall Prevention
Workshop through Oct. 5. At West Bloomfield JCC.
$15, returned as a gift card upon course comple-
tion. RSVP: 248-432-5467.
THURSDAY, AUG. 18
YOUNG ADULT CRUISE
7:30 pm, Aug. 18. Wear white (requested) for a
Detroit River cruise. Sponsors are Hillel of Metro
Detroit, NEXTGen Detroit, Isaac Agree Downtown
Synagogue and Chabad in the D. At Stroh’s River
Place Dock, 201 Jos. Campau, Detroit. $20 dock-
side; $16 advance; cash bar. RSVP by Aug. 16 to
any sponsor, including IADS, 313-962-4047; Neil,
hillel@wayne.edu and 313-577-3459, or Becca,
hillel@oakland.edu.
2 pm, Aug. 8. Linda Garfield facilitates discussion. At
West Bloomfield JCC. $3. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
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