CAREGIVER SUPPORT
5:30-7 pm, Feb. 18. The Dorothy
& Peter Brown Adult Day Program
holds free monthly family caregiver
support group meetings. At JVS,
29699 Southfield Road, Southfield.
For information or to RSVP, contact
Dorothy Moon, 248-233-4392,
dmoon@jvsdet.org.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19
SIMPLY DANCE
11 am, Feb. 19. At JCC, 6600
W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Led
by Christine Stewart; no partner
necessary. Cost: $7. Info: 248-432-
5467.
HISTORICAL DETROIT
1:30 pm, Feb. 19. “The
Development of Northwest Detroit”
will be discussed in a presentation
by Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan docents Judie Blumeno
and Ruthe Goldstein. Hosted by
Shaarey Zedek Seniors at the
synagogue in Southfield. Light
refreshments served.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20
FILM SCREENING
12:30-2 pm, Feb. 20. At the
Jewish Community Center of
Greater Ann Arbor. A screening of
the 2006 film Failure to Launch!
This event is part of the J’
s Lunch
Cafe. An optional lunch will be
available at noon for purchase.
Call 734-971-0990 at least one
day prior to reserve lunch. For
information about this event,
contact Rachael at (734) 971-
0990 or rachaelhoffenblum@
jccannarbor.org.
MOVIE MATINEE
1 pm, Feb. 20. At JCC, 6600 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. Jewish
Americans, Part 3 (110 min.) Info:
248-432-5467.
BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP
1-2:30 pm, Feb. 20. At JVS,
29699 Southfield Road, Southfield.
Ellen Yashinsky Chute will discuss
ways to navigate all types of
family dynamics to minimize
impact of this type of stress on
brain chemistry and brain health.
To enroll, contact Mary Martella,
mmartella@jfsdetroit.org or 248-
592-2671. No charge.
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SHABBAT APPELLA
6 pm, Feb. 15. At Adat Shalom.
The beautiful melodies of Kabbalat
Shabbat are presented in intricate
a cappella harmony, allowing you to
participate in the spirituality of this
special service to welcome Shabbat.
The service is open to the community.
Info: 248-851-100.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
9:30 am, Feb. 17. Adults of all
ages are invited to join Rabbi Aaron
Bergman at Adat Shalom. The class
is designed to help individuals find
internal spirituality and realize that
Judaism can make them happier. The
community is welcome. There is no
charge. Info: call 248-851-5100.
BEGINNERS MAH JONGG
10 am-noon, Feb. 17. Sisterhood of
B’
nai Moshe invites you to learn to
play mah jongg. All lessons will take
place in Bodzin Hall at the synagogue,
6800 Drake Road, West Bloomfield.
Lessons will continue on Sunday,
March 10, 10 am-noon.
BRIGHTER DAYS
1-2:30 pm, Feb. 17. At Jewish Family
Service, volunteers will spend time
with isolated older adults and create
Brighten-Their-Days Bundles. Info:
Erin Thackray, 248-880-3787 or
elederman@jfsdetroit.org.
TO THE STARS
1:30-2:30, Feb. 17. The Beth Shalom
program team will host an afternoon
at Vollbrecht Planetarium at Adler
Elementary School, 19100 Filmore,
Southfield. Event is for whole family.
Cost: $5 per person. RSVP: 248-547-
7070.
QUILT EXHIBIT & RECEPTION
3-5 pm, Feb. 17. In Ann Arbor.
Amster Gallery reception for quilter
Julia Eisendrath’
s exhibit. For more
information, contact Karen at 734-
971-0990 or karenfreedland@
jccannarbor.org.
MONDAY, FEB. 18
JEWISH DENOMINATIONS
1-2:30 pm, Feb. 18. At Max M. Fisher
Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph,
Bloomfield Hills. FedEd will present
Rabbi Mitch Parker on “Jewish
Denominations — Challenges of
Modernity.” Tuition: $225, includes
FedEd Student reader.
SOUTHFIELD WINTER FEST
2-4:30 pm, Feb. 17. The Southfield
Parks & Recreation Department will
host Winter Fest in the Southfield
Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.
Guests will enjoy inflatables, a DJ,
African folktales told by storyteller
Mary Grant and games inside the
Southfield Pavilion. Participants can
also roast marshmallows or take
a horse-drawn carriage ride to the
Southfield Sports Arena for free
ice skating. New this year, guests
can enjoy snow tubing outside the
Southfield Sports Arena. Admission
and parking are free. Information:
248-796-4620.
FEB. 17
FEB. 17
MAGIC REIGNS
4-7 pm, Feb. 17. At the Berman
Center for the Performing Arts. Master
Illusionist Elliot Zimet’
s fresh approach
to his material is incomparable magic,
featuring heart-pumping illusions, exotic
birds, mentalism and humor. Contact the
Berman Box Office, at 248-661-1900, or
theberman@jccdet.org for ticket
information.
FEB. 19
MOTOR CITY MUSIC
7 pm, Feb. 19. At Otus Supply in
Ferndale. Jewish Historical Society will
offer music, food, cash bar and conver-
sation. Howard Hertz and Gary Graff will
discuss Jewish music makers’
influenc-
es on music in the D. Cost: JHSN mem-
bers $36; non-members $50: info@
michjewishhistory.org.
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