metro » c alend ar Retire to a warmer climate without leaving Novi! continued from page 17 12.18 CHANUKAH SINGLES 5-8 pm, Sunday. Jewish Mingles hosts a Chanukah celebration with latkes for single indi- viduals in their mid-40s to early 60s. At a private home in West Bloomfield. $10; bring a dairy dish for the potluck dinner and a small gift to exchange. RSVP: www.meetup.com/jewish-mingles. 12.19 WOMEN’S CHANUKAH PARTY 6:30 pm, Monday. Sisterhood will host meal of latkes, tuna, fruit and cookies. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $15, or $12 member; bring item for “white elephant” gift exchange. RSVP by Dec. 14: Marylyn, MJMS1945@aol.com or 248-681-936. ■ JEWISH CULTURE 12.13 SPEAKING IN YIDDISH 1 pm, Tuesday & Dec. 13 27. Naomi Pinchuk leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. Presented by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life Program. At Prentis JSL Apartments, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ■ At Fox Run, senior living is warm and worry-free. We’re here to handle the winter hassles, while you relax and enjoy your retirement. 12.8 REBEL WITH A CAUSE 7:30 pm, Thursday. Israeli Activist Anat Hoffman speaks about women’s rights and her egalitarian efforts in Israel. At Berman Center for Performing Arts at JCC in West Bloomfield. Free. Info: www.threadcommunity.org or 248-763-2774. 12.15 LUNCH & LEARN Noon, Wednesday. Continues weekly through Dec. 28. Rabbi Chaim Fink facilitates series, “The Wisdom of King Solomon.” At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10. RSVP: 248-583-2476. * !$ #&##" # #! * #(%!&#!&# ##!&&(" * 12.16 YIOP HOSTS SCHOLARS 8:30 pm, Friday. Young Israel of Oak Park’s Scholars-in-Residence Program will present Rabbi Michael Rosensweig, Ph.D., and Stern College Professor Smadar Rosensweig on Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach. Begins with oneg Shabbat and Rabbi Rosensweig speaking on “Personal Initiative in Avodat Hashem.” At home of Dr. Jeffrey and Debra Devries, 12910 Wales, Huntington Woods. Other events, all featuring speakers, will be held at the host synagogue: Shacharit, 9 am Saturday, fol- lowed by luncheon; Melava Malka, 8 pm Saturday; women’s brunch, 10 am, Sunday. Light Shabbat luncheon is free for members, $18 for others; RSVP by Dec. 9: julie@yiop.org or 248-967-3655. #&(#&" %#! !"#$" * #!!!("&# !##(' "" Discover a winter-free retirement! ■ 12.14 JAZZ & BLUES 6:30 pm, Wednesday. Monthly series presents the Trish Shandor Organ Quartet. For ages 13 and older. At Southfield Library auditorium, 26300 Evergreen. $5 adult; $3 Friends group member; free age 12 and younger. Info: 248-796-4224. 1.3 ACADEMIES @ THE J Continues through Feb. 28. Dates for Winter II Session of Academies for Education & Engagement. Five academies to choose from are fine arts, music, aquatics, sports and recreation. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP by Dec. 27: 248-661-1000. Novi 11796783 MUSIC, ART, DANCE 12.13 MUSIC APPRECIATION 2 pm, Tuesday. Dennis Green presents “Fabs Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventures.” Presented by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life Program. At Teitel Building, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, rchessler@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. Call 1-800-917-8169 !($! !$! &# !)! "! !" % 2061860 18 December 8 • 2016 JEWISH LEARNING ■ SINGLES 12.11 JEWISH MINGLES BRUNCH 10:45 am-1 pm, Sunday. Opportunity for unmarried Jewish individuals in their mid-40s to early 60s to socialize over brunch. In a pri- vate room at the Bird and the Bread restaurant, Birmingham. RSVP: www.meetup.com/ Jewish-Mingles. ■ SHOPPING 12.10 MERRY MARKET 9:30 am-7 pm, Saturday; 10 am-5 pm, Sunday. Shop for Michigan-made clothing, food, jewelry and gifts. Feet on the Street Tours will include a $10 gift card to spend after its market tour, 9 am-noon Saturday. At Eastern Market, Detroit. Tour: $29. RSVP: www.enjoythed or 313- 393-2055. 12.12 HOLIDAY SHOPPING 10 am-4 pm, Monday. The Active Life Program sponsors sale of many factory-direct items for $6, including rings, watches, bracelets, scarves, ties, sunglasses, belts, purses, wallets and totes. In the lobby at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ■ THEATER 12.9 JET PLAY 8 pm, Friday & Dec. 23; 5 & 8:30 pm, Saturday & Dec. 17 & 24; 2 pm, Sunday & Dec. 11 & 18. Jewish Ensemble Theater pres- ents Handle with Care. A young Israeli woman, Ayelet, finds herself stuck in a motel in Virginia on Dec. 24 as she tries to resolve a problem of both practical and emotional magnitude. In DeRoy Theatre at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Ticket prices vary. Box office: 248-788-2900. ■ VOLUNTEERING 12.14 BOOKSTOCK SORTING 10 am-2 pm, Wednesday & weekly. Help is needed to organize items donated to Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale, scheduled April 23-30, at Laurel Park Place in Livonia. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Lower Level Room 107 B & C. Info: www. bookstockmi.org. 12.19 HELP ON HAIRCUT DAY 10 am-5 pm, Monday. “Grooming on Griswold” is an event offering free haircuts to seniors, veterans and the economically disad- vantaged. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit, in partnership with Urban Bean Co., Archdiocese of Detroit, and several local churches and barber shops. Contact Vicki to volunteer: vsi- tron@downtownsynagogue.org. 12.25 CBS SHELTER WEEK Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Volunteers needed in many capacities — including driving, cooking and serv- ing — during annual Christmas week housing of guests from South Oakland Shelter. Donations appreciated. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Julie.grodin@att.net or 248-770-1074. ________________________________ Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items to calendar@thejewishnews.com.