on the go continued from page 45 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 tuesday, may 8 46 May 3 • 2018 jn 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-