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.

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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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