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SENIOR MEN’S CLUB
10-11:30 am, May 7 & 14. Socialize and
talk with the guys about current events. At
the JCC, Room 205, West Bloomfield. Info:
Sandy, 248-910-7505 or Ely, 248-592-
0690.

MEMORY CLUB
10 am-2 pm, May 7-21. JVS-sponsored
group meets Mondays, offering conversa-
tion and socialization, puzzle-solving and
exercise. At the JCC, Room 202-203, West
Bloomfield. Free for first-time visitor/$44
following, with sliding scale; includes lunch.
RSVP by Friday before: Ronnie, 248-233-
4247.

TALK IN YIDDISH
2 pm, May 7. Naomi Pinchuk leads Charles
& Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club.
At the JCC, Room 204, West Bloomfield. $2.
Info: theactivelife@jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-
432-5467.

SAJE AUTHOR LECTURE
7 pm, May 7. Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment and Partners Torah pres-
ent Rabbi Moshe Miller, author of Rising
Moon: Unraveling the Book of Ruth. At
Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph,
Bloomfield Twp. Free. Info: saje@jccdet.org or
248-432-5459.

MARTINIS & MIDRASH
7 pm, May 7. Cong. Shaarey Zedek
Sisterhood program features Rebbetzin
Rebecca Starr. At a private home in
Huntington Woods. $18; includes adult
refreshments and appetizers. Address given
with RSVP: sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org or
248-357-5544, ext. 48.

ATTENTION DEFICIT SUPPORT
7-9 pm, May 7. CHADD of Eastern Oakland
County offers a Parent Support Group for
parents of children and teens with ADHD; and
an Adult Support Group for adults with ADHD.
Brenda Mann, MA, ED, assistant coordinator
of the organization, will speak on “Parent
Toolbox” at the parent group. Professional
adviser Arthur Robin, Ph.D., of Dennis, Moye
& Associates will address the adult group. At
Way Elementary School, 765 W. Long Lake
Road, Bloomfield Hills. $5 for non-member
only. Info: chadd.net/527 or 248-988-6716.

KNITTING
7 pm, May 7 & 14. Join a group of knitters
that meets on Mondays. Presentation of JCC
Without Borders-The Active Life. At Cong.
Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Rosa,
theactivelife@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park.
Info: theactivelife@jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-
432-5467.

‘YOOPER GIRL’ SPEAKS
1:30 pm, May 8. Rebecca Starr tells her
personal story of how a girl from the Upper
Peninsula ended up becoming a rebbetzin
and Jewish educator in Metro Detroit. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Rosa, 248-
432-5467.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3:30 pm, May 8. Dorothy & Peter
Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care
Program offers several caregiver sup-
port groups each month. This Alzheimer’s
Association meeting is for family caregivers
of older adults living with dementia; respite
care may be available. At JVS, 29699
Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. RSVP:
Dorothy Moon, dmoon@jvsdet.org or 248-
233-4392.

MUSIC APPRECIATION
2 pm, May 8. Dennis Green leads
“Fabs Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventures.”
Presented by JCC Without Borders-The
Active Life. At Teitel JSL Apartments, 15106
W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa,
theactivelife@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

ISRAELI DANCING
8-10 pm, May 8-29. All levels of danc-
ers are welcome. Weekly presentation of
JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At
Southfield Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen.
$7. Info: Rosa, theactivelife@jccdet.org or
248-432-5467.

wednesday, may 9

POTTERY CLASSES
11 am-1 pm, May 9. Also meets most
other Wednesdays and Thursdays in May.
Allison Berlin is the instructor. At JCC
Ceramics Studio, West Bloomfield. Get $10
or one session free with purchase of a
12-session punch card for $110. Supplies
are provided. RSVP: Rosa, 248-432-5467.

MAH JONG AT CBS
12:30 pm, May 9-30. Sisterhood sponsors
weekly session. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak
Park. $2. Info: 248-547-7970.

JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1-2:30 pm, May 9. The Active Life Program
shows Almost Peaceful. At the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa, theactivelife@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

‘SIMPLY DANCE’
11 am, May 8-29. A fun way to exercise on
Tuesdays. No partner is needed. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. $7 each time. RSVP: Rosa,
248-432-5467.

SENIORS’ CONCERT
1-2:30 pm, May 9. The Congregation Shaarey
Zedek Seniors Group hosts a community con-
cert with the synagogue’s own Hazzan David
Propis. At Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free;
includes refreshments. RSVP only if bringing a
group. Info: jpont@shaareyzedek.org or Janet,
248-357-5544.

TALK IN YIDDISH
1 pm, May 8 & 22. Naomi Pinchuk
leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish
Conversation Club. At the Prentis JSL

DROP IN & LEARN
1-2:30 pm, May 9. “The Sephardic Diaspora.”
Video series featuring Prof. Henry Abramson
continues on Wednesdays. He explores the

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MAY 10

Albert Kahn Lecture

6:30 pm, May 10. Dessert reception and
optional tour of FUNction exhibit in the
Janice Charach Gallery. Michael Hodges will
discuss his new book, Building the Modern
World: Albert Kahn in Detroit, at 7:30.
Hodges, a fine arts writer at the Detroit
News, takes an in-depth look at the life
of a poor Jewish immigrant who became
one of the most influential architects of the
20th century. In the Berman Center at the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Co-sponsors include
Jewish Historical Society, Wayne State
University Press, West Bloomfield Library
and the JCC’s Meyers Library & Media
Center, SAJE, Janice Charach Gallery and
Jewish Book Fair. Free. RSVP: 248-432-5546
or michjewishhistory.org.

MAY 20 Chef’s Dinner

6-10 pm, May 20. JN Contributing Writer and caterer Annabel
Cohen of Annabel Cooks Detroit is featured at the “Chef’s
Dinner” fundraiser for Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental
Kindergarten, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Meal will include
wine pairings. At Great Lakes Culinary Center, 24101 W. Nine
Mile, Southfield. $125, or $1,000 for table of 10. RSVP:
walnutlakepreschool.org/fundraiser or 248-961-4746.

history of Sephardic Jewry after the Jews’
expulsion from Spain in 1492. Nancy Kaplan
leads a brief, informal discussion following. At
Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Walk-
ins are welcome. Info: nancyellen879@att.net
or 248-737-1931.

thursday, may 10

FIDF LUNCHEON
11 am, May 10. Proceeds from Women of
Valor Luncheon will provide academic schol-
arships for combat veterans in need. Eunice
Ring is the honoree and Brenda Wayne will
receive the Woman of Achievement Award.
Guest speaker is Yityish “Titi” Aynaw. Event
also includes a silent auction and raffle.
Sponsored by Michigan Chapter, Friends of
Israel Defense Forces. At Knollwood Country
Club, 5050 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. $136,
with sponsorships available. RSVP: fidf.org/
events/womens-luncheon or Paula, 248-926-
4110.

ILLUSTRATED ART TALK
11 am-noon, May 10. Topic for art historian
Wendy Evans is “Gardens in Art.” At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. $5. RSVP: Rosa,
theactivelife@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, May 10. Dorothy & Peter Brown
Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program
offers several caregiver support groups each
month. This Alzheimer’s Association meeting
is for family caregivers of older adults living
with dementia; respite care may be available.
At Jewish Senior Life, Fleischman Residence,

6710 W Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP:
Joely, jlyons@jslmi.org or 248-592-5032.

MULTI-MEDIA DRAWING
2-4 pm, May 10-24. Artist-designer Todd
Larson teaches stipple drawing and other
techniques. At the JCC, Room 205, West
Bloomfield. $8 per class; includes supplies.
RSVP: Rosa, theactivelife@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5467.

GILDA’S CLUB EVENT
5:30-9 pm, May 10. Doors open for “Gilda’s
Big Night Out,” signature event of the cancer-
support community in Royal Oak. Author Alan
Zweibel, best friend of the late comedian
Gilda Radnor, appears at pre-glow reception
for benefactors. Following is a strolling dinner,
cocktails, silent auction, awards ceremony,
live music and Zweibel’s presentation. At
Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit.
$500, $200 and $100. RSVP: gildasbignight-
out.org. Info: 248-577-0800.

SECULAR ADVOCACY
7 pm, May 10. Jason Lemieux, director of
governmental affairs for the Center for Inquiry
in Washington, D.C., will give an overview of
CFI’s current legislative issues at the national
level. Jennifer Beahan, executive director of
CFI Michigan, will provide a local report. At
Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. Info:
birminghamtemple.org or 248-477-1410.

friday, may 11

CURRENT EVENTS
10:30 am, May 11. Linda Garfield is the facili-