NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 31 J N extended friendships. “Cancer is not a secret,” said Kalef, author of “Cancer Is a Pain in the Butt!” and whose earlier writing had been in column form, taking subjects from her former career responsibilities as a space organizer. “People should talk about it — what it feels like and how different modalities affect people differently. I have been president of the Meer Council, and people have been so supportive and praying for me.” Larry Aronoff, “A Travelin’ Man,” had a long marriage, a long career as owner of a medical supply business and a long membership with a boating organization. He is happy with the way events worked out for him and his family and is glad of travels they shared. He also points out that people should know life is a gamble. “It wasn’t hard to write this,” said Aronoff, whose words are upbeat and inspiring. “I have a good memory.” DOCUMENTARIES TO BE SHOWN The movies being shown at the event are likely to awaken memories in audience members. One is Young at Heart, which tells about the romance shared by filmmaker Sue Marx’s father (Louis Gothelf) and Reva Shwayder-Gothelf when both were in their 80s. Death-Metal Grandma recalls the life of a late Holocaust survivor and aspiring heavy metal singer in her senior years, Inge Ginsberg. Wendy’s Shabbat chronicles older adults enjoying hamburgers and fries at Wendy’s while saying Shabbat prayers. Jack Lessenberry and author Bill Haney, who wrote the foreword for the essay anthology, will share remembrances about the late filmmaker Sue Marx. The West Bloomfield and Oak Park facilities that are part of Jewish Senior Life and will benefit from the event include those that offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. Included are Meer Apartments, Hechtman Apartments, Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza, Brown Memory Care Pavilion, Prentis Apartments, Teitel Apartments, Coville Apartments and Coville Memory Care Community. Robinson, who also gives her time to writing projects in other settings, had a good memory about an anthology writing experience program that gave her the inspiration to pursue this book in a four- month time span. “Everybody was surprised we got as many people to participate, but I wasn’t,” Robinson said. “We have had a ton of participation. Whoever signed up and got me a first draft was in. “For Jewish Senior Life, the projects have been such a natural fit. This one bridge connects our residents to the rest of the community. I plan to put together a how-to so other organizations can do this kind of thing, but I would tell them to plan on a year to do it.” Larry Aronoff Details The event that introduces Don’t Write Me Off! ($18) will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Jewish Community Center (The J) in West Bloomfield. $75. Jslmi.org./ events/jsls-lives-well-lived. After the event, the book will be available through bou- tiques at Meer Apartments and Fleischman Residence as well as on Amazon. Buying or Selling? We Specialize in Active Adult Country Club and Beachside Communities Advantage Plus 601 S. Federal Hwy. • Boca Raton, FL 33432 Elly & Ed Lepselter (561) 302-9374 • Visit us at www.edandellyhometeam.com ® Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Beyond! Advantage Plus 601 S. Federal Hwy. • Boca Raton, FL 33432 Elly & Ed Lepselter (561) 302-9374 • Visit us at www.edandellyhometeam.com COME TO FLORIDA IN THE NEW YEAR Buying or Selling? We Specialize in Active Adult Country Club and Beachside Communities ® Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Beyond! Advantage Plus 601 S. Federal Hwy. • Boca Raton, FL 33432 Elly & Ed Lepselter (561) 302-9374 • Visit us at www.edandellyhometeam.com Buying or Selling? We Specialize in Active Adult Country Club and Beachside Communities ® Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Beyond! Advantage Plus 601 S. Federal Hwy. • Boca Raton, FL 33432 Elly & Ed Lepselter (561) 302-9374 • Visit us at www.edandellyhometeam.com Call Today! Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach & Beyond! FLORIDA It’s Your Move Select Group 6905 SW 18th St. Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Let Old Friends be your Michigan-Florida Connection Keyes Real Estate Estate Property Sales from Listing to Clean-Out! Buy • Sell • InveSt Throughout South Florida, Including Boca, Boynton, Delray, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Nina Spinner-Sands NinaSpinner-Sands@keyes.com (954) 290-8293 Rita Morse RitaMorse@keyes.com (305) 609-7559