on the go continued from page 55 tuesday, may 16 ICELAND TRIP INFO 2 pm, May 16. Informational meeting to discuss seven-day trip to Iceland, March 7-13, and other overseas trips scheduled in 2018. Sponsor is the Center Travel Dept. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Marilyn, mwolfe@jccdet.org or 248-432-5471. ARGENTINE FILM 5 pm, May 16. Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park, co-sponsors showing of How to Win Enemies, in Spanish with English sub- titles. At Berman Center at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Tickets: Rabbi Arturo Kalfus, 248-967-4020. EDUCATION CRISIS 7 pm, May 16. “Ensuring Our Children’s Future: The Education Crisis in Michigan.” NCJW Public Affairs Education Committee presents forum featuring three educators and Detroit Free Press journalist Nancy Kaffer. Parents of school-aged children are especially invited. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: NCJW, 248-355-3300, ext. 0. PRESERVE FAMILY PHOTOS 7-8:30 pm, May 16. Joel Stone, senior cura- tor at Detroit Historical Society, will show how to identify, preserve, store and pres- ent family photographs, albums and paper documents. At Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin. Free. Info: 248-851-2254. wednesday, may 17 VIDEO LEARNING 1 pm, May 17. “Israel – from Bar Kochba to the Muslim Conquest” is a video lec- ture by Prof. Henry Abramson, dean of the “Mighty Avenue J” campus of Touro College in Brooklyn. Part of “Drop In & Learn,” a weekly series featuring video-streamed lectures on topics of Jewish interest. Nancy Kaplan will lead a brief discussion following. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. No RSVP needed. Info: nancyellen879@att. net or 248-737-1931. thursday, may 18 DEMENTIA CARE SERIES 10 am-noon, May 18. Six-part series, through June 22, offers tools and informa- tion to help caregivers of individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. At Alzheimer’s Association, 25200 Telegraph, Ste. 100, Southfield. Free, including onsite respite care for loved one with dementia. RSVP to co-sponsor Area Agency on Aging 1-B: 800-852-7795, 8-5 weekdays. ART TALK 11 am, May 18. Art historian Wendy Evans presents “Art Controversies: Old and New.” At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. WALK WITH A DOC Noon-1 pm, May 18. Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills, sponsors a physician-led community event. Jacqueline McParlane, 56 May 11 • 2017 jn D.O., an emergency room physician, will dis- cuss how diet and lifestyle choices contrib- ute to heart health. At Heritage Park Nature Center, between 10 & 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Free; includes healthy snacks. RSVP: Caroline, 248-441-1661. friday, may 19 STAY & PLAY 10-noon, May 19 & 25. A new opportunity for parents and children to have fun together and also socialize with others. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Faith, fbrasch@ tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. CLASSICAL MUSIC VIDEO 11 am, May 19. Ben Opengeym facilitates program. Free. At Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. EMANU-EL TOT SHABBAT 5:45 pm, May 19. Evening featuring compli- mentary dinner is for families with children from infant through second grade. At Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. RSVP by May 17: 248-967-4020. SYNERGY SHABBAT 6 pm, May 19. Shabbat Rocks service begins weekend of SYNergy events featuring Rabbi Donniel Hartman, president of Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Shabbat dinner is at 7:15. Following, the rabbi will speak on “Meanings and Challenges of Zionism Today.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield, co-sponsors the Friday program. Dinner: $25 adult/$13 ages 3-12/$56 household. Info: adatshalom. org/synergyshabbat. RSVP by May 17: 248- 851-5100. saturday, may 20 SYNERGY CONTINUES 9 am, May 20. Rabbi Hartman of Shalom Hartman Institute will deliver the Shabbat morning sermon, “The Chosen People: Chosen for What?” At 12:30 pm, he will lead a post-Kiddush discussion on “The Legacy of the 1967 War As It Impacts Israel Today.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Info: www.adatshalom.org/ synergyshabbat or 248-851-5100. DETECT SKIN CANCER EARLY 1-4 pm, May 20. May is “Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.” Two Beaumont dermatologists will conduct screenings. At Beaumont Cancer Center, 27900 Grand River, Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP required: 248-471-8120. sunday, may 21 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH EVENT 9 am-12:30 pm & 1-4:30 pm, May 21. Southfield-based Kadima sponsors Youth Mental Health Conference & Expo, providing education on various youth mental health issues. Parents will attend morning session ($25); afternoon is for social workers, coun- selors and educators ($45). Family physician and author, Dr. Deborah “Dr. G” Gilboa, will deliver the keynote address. At Birmingham Covington School, 1525 Covington, Bloomfield Twp. Sponsorship and vendor opportuni- ties are available. RSVP: kadimacenter.org/ hbhm2017 or 248-663-4330. ‘MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS’ 9:30 am, May 21. Rabbi Aaron Bergman leads class intended to help adults find their internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can make them happier. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100. MEN’S CLUB LAW DAY 10:30 am, May 21. “Originalism: Sophisticated or Sophistical?” Ted Friedman is the speaker. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: 248-547-7970. POLISH JEWRY TODAY 10:30 am-noon, May 21. Guest speaker Rabbi Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi of Poland, speaks on “Polish Jewry Today: Fact and Fiction.” Sponsors are the Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Guy Stern Endowment in Exile and Holocaust Studies. At Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. $10, or $5 member; includes coffee & bagels. RSVP by May 17: rsvp@holocaustcenter.org or 248-536-9605. A PLAY IN A DAY 11 am-4 pm, May 21. Children age 5 and older will learn a 30-minute play — complete with acting, dancing and singing. Workshop concludes with 30-minute performance at 3:30 for family and friends. At Berman Center of the JCC, West Bloomfield. $15; bring a bag lunch. RSVP: www.theberman.org or 248-661-1900. SOS BABY SHOWER 12:30 pm, May 21. Bring baby items for donation to homeless families staying at South Oakland Shelter. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $15; includes lunch. RSVP by May 16: Julie.grodin@att.net or 248-770-1074. VIVACE CONCERT 7:30 pm, May 21. DSO String Trio and piano quartet featuring pianist Steve Wogaman. At Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. $28, or $25 for senior and/or BT member; includes afterglow. Info: Ann, 248-661-1348. PIANO PERFORMANCE 7:30 pm, May 21. The Regine and Leslie Schmier Concert Series presents the Mack Sisters, Yuki and Tomoko. The world-class pianists have a varied repertoire. At Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Free, but RSVP required: stephanie@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. wednesday, may 24 JCC BOOK CLUB 1:30 pm, May 24. Marilyn Gans Schelberg, Ph.D., facilitates The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende. In 1939, as Poland falls to the Nazis, young Alma Belasco’s parents send her to live with relatives in San Francisco. There she meets and falls in love with Ichimei MAY 21 Kidney Walk at Zoo 7:30 am, May 21. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan sponsors fundrais- er. At the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak. Minimum $25 ages 14 and older/$10 ages 3-13. RSVP: www.nkfm.org/walks or Lisa, 800-482-1455, ext. 210. Fukuda, son of the family’s Japanese garden- er. At Meyers Library & Media Center at the JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Fran, fmenken@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5546. ‘ROLL FOR ISRAEL’ 6-8:30 pm, May 24. Register/check-in begins at 6 for non-competitive, family- oriented bicycling event; group departs at 7. The ride of 10-12 miles, taking approxi- mately 60-90 minutes, is sponsored by organizers of the Run/Walk for Israel. Riders age 12 and older must have a working bicycle and helmet. Parent or guardian must accompany riders under age 16. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. At Beverly Hills Village Park, 18801 Beverly Road. Donation of $18 appreciated. RSVP: walkforisrael.org or Andre, 248-737-8700. sunday, june 4 SISTERHOOD EDUCATION DAY 10:30 am-12:30 pm, June 4. Presenters at brunch program are Wayne State University Prof. Dr. Aaron B. Retish, specialist in Russian and Soviet history, and member Jan Wanetick, giving a slide presentation of her photos from Jewish Russia. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $20. RSVP with check by May 25 to: 19350 Red Maple Ct., Southfield, MI 48076. Info: Bobbie, blewis14140@ gmail.com or 248-842-5535.