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3.2-30 MULTI-MEDIA DRAWING
2-4 pm, Thursdays, March 2-30. Artist-
designer Todd Larson teaches different
techniques at his weekly class, using
charcoal, color pastel, graphite and conte
crayons. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $5.
RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5467.

MARCH 5

GLASS EXHIBITION

1-4 pm, Sunday, March
5. Opening reception for
Michigan Regional Glass
exhibition, continuing
daily except Saturdays
through April 13. Ferdinand
Hampson of Habatat
Galleries juried the
submissions of artists
from Michigan and Ohio.
Awards will be presented
at 2:30. At Janice Charach
Gallery at the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Info: 248-432-
5579.

3.3 ADULT ART CLASSES
9 am, Friday, March 3, and every
Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Instructor
Harriet Gelfond helps students grow artis-
tically. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park.
$60, including materials, for 10 sessions;
$40 for JCC or Beth Shalom member. Info:
Rosa, 248-432-5467.

fundraisers

MARCH 2-30
POTTERY CLASS

3.4 SPARTY PARTY
7:30 pm, Saturday, March 4. Benefit for
Michigan State University Hillel. At Mr. Joe’s
Sports Bar and Grill, 26077 W. 12 Mile,
Southfield. $50, or $40 in advance: includes
dinner and live music by the Feisty Birds.
RSVP: msuhillel.org/spartyparty. Info: dana@
msuhillel.org or 248-763-4555.

11 am-12:30 pm, Thursdays, March 2-
30. Allison Berlin is the instructor. In the
JCC’s Ceramics Studio, West Bloomfield.
$5, or 12 sessions for $55. RSVP: Rosa,
rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

March 23
‘VANISH HUNGER’

3.16 WINGO FOR ORT
5:30-10 pm, Thursday, March 16. WINGO
(Women’s Only Bingo) is an annual fundraiser
sponsored by ORT America Michigan Region
in Bloomfield Hills. In addition to 10 rounds
of bingo, event includes a strolling dinner,
signature cocktails, an auction and raffles. At
Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield.
$36 for age 30 and under; $65 regular; $750
VIP table of 10. RSVP by March 6: Alexis,
aweisbrod@ortamerica.org or 248-723-8860.

7 pm, Thursday, March 23. Fundraiser
for Yad Ezra kosher food pantry features
a performance by the magician Shimshi,
direct from Las Vegas. School-aged chil-
dren are welcome. At Fisher Music Center,
3711 Woodward, Detroit. $40; includes
pizza and lights snacks. Cash bar. RSVP by
March 16: yadezra.org/vanishhunger. Info:
248-548-3663.

Ronnie, 248-233-4247.

3.29 ‘TRADE SECRETS’
6-9:30 pm, Wednesday, March 29. Annual
fundraiser for JVS’ Women to Work Program
will include cocktails, dinner and a raffle.
The keynote speaker is Connie Holzer, owner
of Tom Holzer Ford. At Detroit Troy Marriott
Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver. $150 and higher;
sponsorships available. RSVP by March 10:
www.jvs.org/tradesecrets. Info: Judy,
jstrongman@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4213.

health

3.5 SPRING BLOOD DRIVE
7:45 am-2 pm, Sunday, March 5.
Individuals age 17 and older, in good health
and weighing at least 110 pounds, are
invited to give the gift of life. Trained Red
Cross specialists will be on hand. Allow
90 minutes. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Appointments:
redcrossblood.org; enter “adatss” for spon-
sor code. Walk-ins are welcome, too. Info:
248-851-5100.

3.6-27 JVS MEMORY CLUB
10 am-2 pm, Mondays, March 6-27.
Meets weekly at same time. At the JCC’s
Room 202/203, West Bloomfield. Info:

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3.7-28 WALKING GROUP
10 am, Tuesdays, March 7-28. Weekly
walks in West Bloomfield. Jewish Family
Service sponsors. Info: Megan, mpudlik@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269.

3.7 KIDS WITH ADHD
6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, March 7.
Southfield-based Kadima Mental Health
Services presents “Managing ADHD,
Impulsivity and Behavioral Issues in
Children.” Next in the monthly Complete
Family Wellness workshop series. Leaders
are Brooke Bendix, LMSW, along with either
Rabbi Rachel Shere or Rabbi Aaron Bergman.
At co-sponsoring Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Free. Info: brookeb@kadi-
macenter.org or 248-733-4899.

3.8 WHAT’S THAT WORD?
1-2:30 pm, Wednesday, March 8. The
next Mind University “Put Your Best Brain
Forward” workshop is “Word Retrieval in
Normal Aging.” Presenters Lisa Mammoser
and Carolyn Doty will demonstrate tools
and techniques useful for targeting word
retrieval as well as overall exercising of the
brain. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road. Free.

RSVP: Angela, apopoff@jfsdetroit.org or
248-592-2671.

3.22-23 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
8:30 am-12:30 pm, Wednesday &
Thursday, March 22-23. Nationally
accredited course for lay people and
professionals teaches how to identify,
understand and respond to signs of mental
illness and substance abuse. Skills will
be taught to reach out and provide initial
help and support to someone who may be
developing a problem or is already in crisis.
At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple,
West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Shevy, szig-
don@jfsdetroit.org or 248-406-0076.

3.6-27 KNITTING GROUP
7 pm, Mondays-March 27. Presented
weekly by JCC Without Borders – The
Active Life Program. At Cong. Beth Shalom,
Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.

3.7-28 LINE DANCING
11 am, Tuesdays-March 28. The Active
Life offers weekly drop-in class. At the JCC
Dance Studio, West Bloomfield. $5 per ses-
sion. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or
248-432-5467.

3.8-22 POTTERY CLASSES
11 am-12:30 pm, Wednesdays, March
8-22. Instructor Allison Berlin has added
one more day per week. At the JCC’s
Ceramics Studio, West Bloomfield. $5, or
12 classes for $55. RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

3.9 POETRY CLUB
6:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, March 9. Prof.
Dina Routin, an instructor at Oakland
Community College, facilitates “Warm up
With Poetry.” Features guided writing ses-
sions, discussions, study of great poems
and more. At Meyers Library & Media
Center in the JCC, West Bloomfield. $18, or
$15 for JCC member; includes hot choco-
late and cookies. RSVP: Francine,
fmenken@jccdet.org or 248-432-5546.

3.15 COOKING DEMO
6:30-8 pm, Wednesday, March 15.
“Indian Favorites” is first in new Cooking
Around the World series. At Henry Ford
West Bloomfield Hospital Demonstration
Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20, or $30 for
two when calling to register: dk@hfhs.org
or 248-325-3890.

interfaith

hobbies

3.2-6.15 ARTS & SPORTS ACADEMIES
Various times, March 2-June 15. Spring
session of the JCC’s Academies for
Education and Engagement. Top profes-
sionals in their fields will teach introduc-
tory classes geared toward children, teen
and young adults in the areas of fine arts,
music, sports and recreation. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. The JCC’s Spring Program
Guide to all classes and programs is now
available. Info: 248-661-1000.

3.5 WORLD SABBATH
4-5:30 pm, Sunday, March 5. An inter-
faith experience featuring music, dance
and prayer. The annual Peacemaker Award
will be presented. Sponsored annually by
the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro
Detroit. At Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp.
Free; includes afterglow. Info: gailkatz@
comcast.net or 248-978-6664.

