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responsible for writing the
storyline and developing the
characters that drive the play’s
theme. He painted the char-
acters life-sized on wood and
created the animation that
will be presented at the open-
ing of the play and at different
times throughout. In addi-
tion, along with Glazer, his
visual art will be displayed in a
gallery-type setting along with
other pieces of work from other
Kadima and Choices members.
Creative Expressions pro-
grams take place throughout
Metro Detroit, often at partner
locations like the College for
Creative Studies’ computer lab,
at galleries, at parks and virtu-
ally. Some activities provided
to Kadima, such as visual and
performing arts, photography,
writing, poetry, jewelry-mak-
ing, dance and art-therapy, take
place in the Lois and Milton
Y. Zussman Activity Center in
Southfield.
“Everything our artists are
doing really blows me away,
”
said Nowak, who is himself an
artist, specializing in painting
and ceramics, and who was

instrumental in the animation
work that his students were
able to achieve. “It is incredibly
inspiring.
”
Blatt says the event is an
important example of how
working together brings out the
best in the community. “The

reality is that this program hap-
pens because of the support of
the community at large and the
artistic community. Creative
Expressions is philanthropically
funded, and our Frame of Mind
event demonstrates just how
important the arts are to the

people we serve,
” he said.
As for Berry, she is excited
about performing the song
“Memory” from the musical
Cats on May 15. “I am so happy
I can share my talent,
” she said.
However, perhaps more impor-
tantly, she credits the staff and
fellow Clubhouse attendees as
helping her heal from her ill-
ness. “They have taught me to
be a happier person,
” she says.
“I consider Kadima to be part
of my family.
”

For sponsorship opportunities and indi-

vidual tickets for Frame of Mind, which

are $100, go to the events page at www.

kadimacenter.org.To learn more about

the Creative Expressions Program,

contact Craig Nowak at (248) 663-4345

or craign@kadimacenter.org.

TOP: Sharon Glazer takes
photos during an outing to Z
Garage in Downtown Detroit.

BOTTOM: 2021 Frame of Mind
Committee members.

OPPOSITE PAGE,
CLOCKWISE:
Maddie Berry after performing
in 2021’s Frame of Mind.

Kenneth Rosenthal takes
photos during a photography
outing at Kayrod Gallery in
Detroit.

A Choices participant works
on art during an abstract
painting class with College for
Creative Studies.