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October 8 • 2015 23 metro » c a l e n d a r HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com. For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. S U N D A Y , O C T . 1 1 GERMAN AND JEWISH 2:30-4 pm, Oct. 11. Karen Franklin, director of Family Research at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York City, presents "New Strategies for Researching German-Jewish Ancestry" for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan. At the Baldwin Library's Jeanne Lloyd Room, 300 W. Merrill in Birmingham. Free. Information/RSVP: www.jgsmi.org. SCULPTOR JERRY SOBLE 2:30-4 pm, Oct. 11. West Bloomfield-based Sholem Aleichem Institute will host artist/sculptor Jerry Soble in a lecture/slide presentation of his work. At West Bloomfield JCC. Free. Information: Alva, alvadworkin@sbcglobal.net or 248-432-7246. M O N D A Y , O C T . 1 2 MOVIES & MUNCHIES 10:30 am, Oct. 12. Monthly film series continues with Zero Motivation, director Talya Lavi's 2014 Israeli comedy-drama about women soldiers. The film won the Best Narrative Feature Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. $7, including lunch. Drop off check payable to "CBS Sisterhood" to the synagogue office in Oak Park or mail to event chair Phyllis Weeks, 7061 N. Merrybrook, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Information: pweeks202@ gmail.com or 248-470-4157. HEBREW POETRY 11 am, Oct. 12. Eight-week series begins. Instructor Dina Routin, a graduate of Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, will focus on writings from mid-19th century Europe to Israel today. Authors will include Chaim Nachman Bialik, Yehuda Amichai and Leah Goldberg. Co-sponsor is Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. $5, or $25 for series. JCC member rate is $20. RSVP: Karen, 248-432-5692. T U E S D A Y , O C T . 1 3 MEMOIR WRITERS 1-3 pm, Oct. 13. Share stories and writing ideas. At Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine, Bloomfield Twp. Free, and no RSVP needed. Information: www.btpl.org or 248-642-5800. BEGINNERS' YIDDISH 2 pm, Oct. 13. Also offered on Oct. 27. Instructor Alva Dworkin welcomes new and returning par- ticipants. $2. At West Bloomfield JCC. Information/ RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. WOMEN'S GATHERING 7 pm, Oct. 13. The Rosh Hodesh Women's Circle is sponsored by Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. The group will meet in West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP to get address: Sydney, srskully@gmail.com. EARLY JEWS IN FILM 7 pm, Oct. 13. Next Jewish History Detectives Series lecture is "Lights, Camera, Action: Jewish Connections to Michigan's Motion Picture and Commercial Film Industry, 1900-1950." Jan Durecki, archivist of the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives of Temple Beth El, will reveal little-known stories of how Jewish entrepreneurs brought the movies to Detroit audiences. At the Bloomfield Township temple's Maas Chapel. Free. RSVP: farchives@tbeonline.org or 248-865-0628. W E D N E S D A Y , O C T . 1 4 ART CLASSES BEGIN 9 am, Oct. 14. Harriet Gelfond, formerly based at the Oak Park JCC, leads Farber Adult Art Classes. Offered at 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. At Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $60 charge for 10 classes, or $45 for JCC/Beth Shalom members. Information: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. DONATE TO SALE 9 am-3:30 pm, Oct. 14. For November rummage sale, Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah is col- lecting gently used clothing, toys, linens, bric-a- brac, and small household and electrical items. Same drop-off hours through Friday and also 9:30 am-1 pm Sunday. At Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. Volunteers can drop by to sort. Information: 248-683-5030. FLU SHOT CLINIC 10 am-2 pm, Oct. 14. Many insurance plans will cover cost of flu/pneumonia shots for ages 9 and older from VNA Caring Home Support. At Greenberg Suite at West Bloomfield JCC. Without insurance, a flu shot costs $25 and a pneumonia shot is much higher. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone 17 or younger. Information: Marilyn, 248-432-5471. MUSIC WITH SENIORS 1 pm, Oct. 14. Shaarey Zedek Seniors will present a musical afternoon featuring the Michigan Opera Players. Refreshments will follow program of show tunes and familiar melodies. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Information: Janet, jpont@ shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544. SPORTS NIGHT BANQUET 6:15 pm, Oct. 14. Men's Club of Adat Shalom will hold annual Sports Night and Softball Banquet. Dan Leach, from radio station 97.1-The Ticket, will discuss the coming fall-winter sports season in Detroit. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. $10. Gary Graff and David Shevrin are event co-chairs. Information/RSVP: 248-851-5100. WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE 7-9 pm, Oct. 14. Sisterhood program will provide guidance for a life-threatening or dangerous situ- ation. At Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. RSVP: Judi, bridgeknitter@gmail.com or 248-231-7224. JAZZ AT THE J 7:30 pm, Oct. 14. Concert features Bill Meyer, vet- eran soloist, writer, producer and music director. At Berman Center at West Bloomfield JCC. $20, or $15 in advance: theberman.org or 248-661-1900. Much To Do! continued on page 24 WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, join the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute for this interactive evening regarding breast cancer and our multidisciplinary approach to breast health. This class will include a cooking demonstration featuring super foods to improve your stamina and benefit your overall health. Participants will receive an update on the newest research and technology to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. A fitness expert will also provide tips on relaxation and the positive impact exercise has on breast health. Our presenters are: Patricia Miller, M.D., FACR, Director, Division of Breast Imaging, Henry Ford Health System Breast cancer survivor, Bethany Thayer, MS, RDN, FAND Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Henry Ford Health System Henry Ford provides at no cost qualified interpreters and other aids and services for the deaf and hard of hearing. To request assistance, call (248) 325-3890. If possible, please notify us three days in advance of the seminar. BOOT CAMP Breast Health WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 6 to 7:30 p.m. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital 6777 W. Maple West Bloomfield, MI 48322 $10/per person You will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at either our Vita wellness center or the LiveWell Shoppe. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call (248) 325-3890. To register online or learn more about October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities, visit Henryford.com/breasthealth 2038750