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…on the go continued from page 43 WHY VOLUNTEER? 1-2:30 pm, June 14. Mind University’s next Gray Matters Workshop on Brain Health is “Volunteerism and Finding Purpose in Our Lives.” Guest speakers are volunteer coordinators Emily Croitori of Jewish Family Service and Dorothy Moon of JVS. At JFS, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Angela, apopoff@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592- 2671. JUNE 14 Franklin Garden Walk JUNE 20 BBQ Bootcamp 6:...…
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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 55 MARJORIE E. GREENBERG, 92, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Farmington Hills, passed away peace- fully May 25, 2017. She was the dear mother of Roy (Faye) Greenberg and Lisa (William) Cannon. She is also survived by her sister, Suzanne Mansfield; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Greenberg was the beloved wife for 67 years of the late Russell H. Greenberg. A private burial was...…
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