on the go continued from page 51 AUTHORS AT TEA 1:30-4:30 pm, March 18. Local authors will discuss and sign copies of their books. Event for age 18 and older will include a strolling violinist and light refreshments, including beverages from a master tea blender. At Southfield Public Library Meeting Room, 26300 Evergreen. $20, or $10 for library Friends group member. Info: Yolanda, 248-796-4397 or library, 248-796-4224. FOLK MUSICIAN 3-5 pm, March 18. Tom Allen, a nationally known folk guitarist and singer, will perform. Co-sponsors are Detroit Interfaith Outreach Network and Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro Detroit. At Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort, Detroit. $10. Info: 248- 556-6316. MAPLE SUGAR TIME 4-7 pm, March 18. “Forest Bathing and Maple Sugaring.” The Hazon Detroit pro- gram starts with a certified forest therapist leading a contemplative sensory hike, teaching participants how to identify and tap maple trees. Part 2 is a seasonal dinner, fla- vored with maple. At Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington. $10. RSVP by March 16 preferred: brittany.feldman@ hazon.org. monday, march 19 ENJOYING PASSOVER 11:45 am, March 19 & 26. Rabbi Aaron Bergman continues his series, “How to Enjoy All of Passover, From Preparation Through the Last Day.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free; includes beverages and dessert. Bring optional lunch, dairy or parve. RSVP requested: slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851- 5100, ext. 246. TALK IN YIDDISH 1 pm, March 19. Naomi Pinchuk leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. At the JCC, Room 205, West Bloomfield. $2. Info: theactivelife@ jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-432-5467. DIGITAL LITERACY SERIES 1-2 pm, March 19. “File Organizing Solutions.” Learn to create and use folders for file organization. Presented by Hermelin ORT Resource Center, a division of JVS. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10. Info: 248- 432-5411. JEWISH GUIDES FOR LIFE 7 pm, March 19. “Pirkei Avot: The Best Jewish Guides to Living a Better and More Meaningful Life.” Each lecture in Rabbi Aaron Bergman’s continuing learning series is self-contained. Next session is April 9. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom. org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246. Info: adatshalom.org/flyers. 52 March 15 • 2018 jn tuesday, march 20 ‘COFFEE CONNECTION’ 8:30 am, March 20. “How to Build a Winning Culture in Your Organization” with guest speaker Mark Schostak. The synagogue men’s club and sisterhood host the monthly business-networking group, which provides an opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free, and open to the com- munity. RSVP: ikeengelbaum@comcast.net or 313-929-6105. ‘A MATTER OF BALANCE’ 1-3 pm, March 20-April 24. Area Agency on Aging 1-B leads weekly class. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Donations are accepted. RSVP: wellnessprograms@aaa1b.com or 833-262-2200. FRANKEL CENTER LECTURE 4-5:30 pm, March 20. University of Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic Studies presents Yael Bartana speaking on “Visualizing Jewish Materialities.” At 3100 North Quad, 105 S. State, Ann Arbor. Free. Info: judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763- 9047. REDUCE STRESS 6 pm, March 20 & 27. Two free classes are scheduled to introduce Shalem — a Mindfulness Stress Reduction program, which will run 6-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, April 3-May 22. Dr. Ruth Lerner and Rabbi Aaron Bergman co-lead the non-denominational program. It is focused on meditation and mindful practices of yoga, eating and com- munication to reduce personal stress. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Info: shalemstressreduction.com or 248- 851-5100. wednesday, march 21 ISRAEL & U.S. RELATIONS 12:30 pm, March 21. “Building Bridges between Israel and the American Jewish Community.” The Glenn/Oak/South chapter of ORT will present speaker Heidi Budaj, Michigan regional director of the Anti- Defamation League. At Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp. $5; includes refreshments. RSVP by March 19: picky.r@hotmail.com or Marilyn, 248- 862-5653. JCC MOVIE MATINEE 1-3 pm, March 21. The Active Life Program presents 2017 film Moonlight, which won the Best Picture Oscar. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: theactivelife@jccdet. org or Rosa, 248-432-5467. U-M FRANKEL CENTER SYMPOSIUM 1-5:30 pm, March 21. University of Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic Studies presents a symposium on “Modern Jewish Literature.” Bringing together colleagues as well as former and current students of March 19 Benefit For Survivors 7 pm, March 19. “Concert of Hope & Unity” is annual fundraiser benefiting the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, a service of Jewish Senior Life. PHSF founding direc- tor Dr. Charles Silow will be honored for his 25 years of work with the Holocaust survivor community. Performers will include Hazzan David Propis, Cliff Monear Trio, Larry Callahan & Selected of God Gospel Choir, as well as additional musical guests. At Detroit Film Theater at Detroit Institute of Arts. Free. Info: Renee; rfein@jslmi.org or 248-592-5028. March 21 Celebrate Young Leaders 6-8 pm, March 21. Young adults are invited to “36 Under 36, Class of 2018 Celebration,” sponsored by the Detroit Jewish News. At the Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room, 344 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. $18; includes hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail. RSVP: thejewishnews.com/36-under-36. Info: Hannah, 248-351-5140. U-M Prof. Anita Norich, the symposium will reflect the professor’s continuing influence. At 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. Free. Info: judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763-9047. ‘OVERQUALIFIED’ JOB SEEKERS 1:30-3:30 pm, March 21. Registration starts at 1 for JVS workshop, “Success for the Seasoned Search: The Benefit of Being Overqualified.” Speaker, author and HR pro- fessional “Absolutely Abby” Kohut will share tips to help seasoned professionals turn their experience into a selling point for job recruit- ers. At Southfield Public Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Free. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: 248-233-4216. SLEEP CAN IMPROVE HEALTH 6:30-8 pm, March 21. Earl Bogrow, DDS, will discuss how lack of sleep can contribute to hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Hosted by Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group. At Birmingham Groves High School, Room D-2, 20500 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. $35. RSVP: pbnsg.org or 248- 919-8726. ‘GREAT WAR’-ERA PLAY 8-10 pm, March 21. Continues Wednesdays- Sundays, through 2 pm, April 15. Set in 1917, The Snow Geese follows the Gaesling family to its annual party to kick off the hunt- ing season in upstate New York. As war looms and family secrets are revealed, family mem- bers try to cling to normalcy. At Meadow Brook Theatre, 207 Wilson Hall, Rochester. RSVP: mbtheatre.com or 248-377-3300. thursday, march 22 NCJW LUNCHEON SERIES Noon, March 22. National Council of Jewish Women presents “Nosh & Know: What’s in My Genes?” Speaker is Rabbi Aaron Bergman of Adat Shalom Synagogue. At NCWJ/MI office, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. $15, or $10 member; includes a dairy lunch. RSVP: NCJWGDS.org or 248- 335-3300, ext. 0.