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metro » c a l e n d a r 18 July 7 • 2016 V A R I O U S T I M E S CAREGIVER SUPPORT Various days. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program offers free monthly caregiver support groups at two locations. Daytime sessions are Alzheimer's Association meetings for family caregivers of older adults with memory loss; inquire if respite care is available. • At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield: See above for 1:30-3:30 pm, Tuesday, July 12. Meeting 5:30-7 pm, Monday, July 18, is for family caregivers of all older adults. RSVP: Dorothy, dmoon@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4392. • At Jewish Senior Life's Brown Center, 6720 W. Maple, West Bloomfield: See above for 1:15-3:15 pm, Thursday, July 14. Call for information on evening support group open to caregivers of all older adults. RSVP: Fran, fcook@jslmi.org or 248-592-5032. JCC BUS DAY TRIPS Reserve now. The JCC's Center Travel Dept. is plan- ning outings: Shout and lunch at Cornwall's Dinner Theater in Marshall, Aug. 2; Richard II at Michigan Shakespeare Center at Village Theater in Canton and lunch, Aug. 10; Eastern Market murals and lunch on own, Aug. 16; lunch and music of composers Rodgers & Hammerstein at Petrolia Playhouse in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 31. Pick-up/drop-off: West Bloomfield JCC & Prentis JSL Building in Oak Park. RSVP: Marilyn, mwolfe@jccdet.org or 248-432-5471. M O N D A Y , J U L Y 1 1 FOR WOMEN ONLY 9:30 am, July 11, 18 & 25. "The Six Constant Mitzvos" is Sara Aliza Scheinberg's topic this month at "Mondays with Meaning," a women's learning series. COJAR and JCC Without Borders are co-spon- sors. At Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Information: 248-432-5467. SENIOR MEN'S CLUB 10 am, July 11. Meets weekly at same time. At West Bloomfield JCC's Room 201. Info: 248-432-5467. JVS MEMORY CLUB 10 am-2 pm, July 11. Meets weekly at same time. At West Bloomfield JCC's Room 202/203. Information: Ronnie, 248-233-4247. JCC BOOK SALE 10 am-5 pm, July 11-14. Used fiction, nonfiction, Judaica, DVDs and more. At West Bloomfield JCC's Meyers Library & Media Center. Info: 248-432-5546. CANCER PROGESS TALK 11:30 am, July 11. "Ruach! Celebrating Life" is a lunch-and-learning event of the Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women, a program of Jewish Family Service. Dr. Daniel Hayes, clinical director of the Breast Oncology program at University of Michigan, will present groundbreaking news about cancer progress and research. At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Information: Tracy, tagranove@ jfsdetroit.org and 248-592-2267. CURRENT EVENTS 2 pm, July 11. Linda Garfield is the facilitator. At West Bloomfield JCC's Room 204. $3. Information: 248-432-5467. T U E S D A Y , J U L Y 1 2 FUN FOR WEE ONES 10-11:30 am, July 12. Children, newborn to age 5, are invited to "Tuesdays with Tots" program with their parent or caregiver. Focus is on child-friendly sports, rhythmic fun, music, holidays, playtime and snacks. Clergy visit occasionally. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP required by July 11: samantha@adatshalom.org. TALKING YIDDISH 1 pm, July 12 & 19. Naomi Pinchuk leads a Yiddish Conversation Club. Presented by JCC Without Borders. At Prentis JSL Building, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Information: 248-432-5467. BEGINNER YIDDISH 2 pm, July 12 & 26. Alva Dworkin is the instructor. At West Bloomfield JCC. $2. Information: 248-432- 5471. MUSIC APPRECIATION 2 pm, July 12. Dennis Green leads "Fabs Kaldobsky's Musical Adventures." Presented by JCC Without Borders. At Teitel JSL Building, 15106 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Information: 248-432-5467. MANAGING DIABETES 5-7:30 pm, July 12 & every Tuesday through Aug. 16. Diabetes-PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is an interactive, six-week workshop that will pro- vide skills and tools for people with Type 2 diabetes and their support system to live healthier lives. At Jewish Family Service, Crown Pointe Building, 25900 Greenfield, Suite 405. Oak Park. Free textbook after four classes. RSVP required: www.beaumont.org/ classes-events or 800-633-7377. Information: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269. WEST BLOOMFIELD WALK 6 pm, July 12. Walk is under the auspices of Jewish Family Service to promote health and wellness. Meets in the playground at Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake, West Bloomfield. Information: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269. ESTATE PLANNING 7 pm, July 12. Hadassah Greater Detroit hosts Robert E. Kass, estate planning attorney and co- author of The Executor's Companion. His topic: "How to Put Your Plan in Place and Make Sure It Works When Your Family Really Needs It." At Davidson Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Free; includes wine and cheese. RSVP: greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or 248-683-5030. W E D N E S D A Y , J U L Y 1 3 LEARNING ON DVD 1 pm, July 13. Offered Wednesdays through July 27. Prof. Howard N. Lupovitch discusses "Visions of the Jewish State," exploring the different and at times contradictory Zionist visions of the Jewish State and how the founders of the State of Israel wove these visions together into the complex and at times contentious Israeli society and politics. One-hour DVD lecture each week, followed by brief informal discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Free and open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Information: Nancy, nancyellen879@att.net or 248- 737-1931. MUSICAL DRAMA 1 pm, July 13. The Shaarey Zedek Seniors present "Heart of the Hills," a program with dialogue and music that features several singers. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Free. RSVP required for groups only: Janet, jpont@shaareyzedek.org or 248-357- 5544. MIND UNIVERSITY 1 pm, July 13. "Gray Matters: Fitness and Hydration" is a Mind University program with Olga Semenova, who holds a master's degree in public health. Employed at Jewish Family Service, she will offer tips and tricks for staying better hydrated and fit- ness moves that don't require a gym. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. RSVP: Angela, apopoff@ jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2671. JCC MOVIE MATINEE 1:30-3:30 pm, July 13. Joel Marwil presents Son of Saul. At West Bloomfield JCC's Greenberg Suite. Free. Information: 248-432-5467. COOKING MATTERS 6-8 pm, July 13 & weekly. Six-week series of cook- ing and nutrition classes, "Let's Talk Turkey," will be offered through Aug. 17. Scheduled topics include: "Healthy Cooking on a Budget," "Smart Shopping Ideas" and "Culinary Secrets." Participants will receive free groceries, kitchen gadgets and cutting board. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. Playroom for children upon request. RSVP: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269. ANTISEMITISM TO BDS 7:30 pm, July 13. Marty Schichtman, Eastern Michigan University professor of English and litera- ture, and director of the Jewish Studies program, will discuss "Anti-Semitism: From the Beginnings to BDS." Institute for Retired Professionals sponsors as part of its Kirsch Lecture Series, concluding on July 20. At the West Bloomfield JCC's Berman Center. $8, or free for IRP member. Tickets: theberman.org. Information: irp@jccdet.org or 248-432-5406. T H U R S D A Y , J U L Y 1 4 ANCIENT CULTURE TALK 11 am, July 14. Wendy Evans will discuss "Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization." At West Bloomfield JCC's Handleman Hall. $3. Information: 248-432-5467. GARDEN WORK DAYS 6-8 pm, July 14 & every Thursday & Sunday. Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue partners seeks volunteers to work at Eden Gardens, a Detroit urban garden. Non-synagogue members are welcome. At 12273 Glenfield, Detroit. Other times/dates can be arranged: Chava, 313-587-4949. F R I D A Y , J U L Y 1 5 OAK PARK WALKING GROUP 10 am, July 15 & every Friday. Weekly walks are under the auspices of Jewish Family Service to pro- mote health and wellness. Meets in parking lot of former Oak Park JCC. Information: Megan, mpudlik@ jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269. BIM BOM BABY 10-11:30 am, July 15. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles can bring children through age 4 to traveling celebration of Shabbat with Temple Shir Shalom clergy. Program includes braiding challah and singing songs. At Meer JSL Building, 6760 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. Information: marsha@ shirshalom.org or 248-406-4255. CLASSICAL CONCERT VIDEO 11 am, July 15. Ben Opengeym facilitates program featuring Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto in D minor. Presented by JCC Without Borders. At Prentis JSL Building, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Free. Information: 248-432-5467. LEARN ABOUT HAZON 7:30 pm, July 15. Shabbat service will feature Shayna Danto, project coordinator for Hazon in Detroit. She will speak about her organization, which is dedicated to engaging Jewish communities about environmental issues. At Birmingham Temple in Farmington Hills. Information: shayna.danto@hazon. org or temple, 248-477-1410. S U N D A Y , J U L Y 1 7 JEWS & ANIMALS 7 pm, July 14. The Well sponsors "Harambe, Humankind and Humility," a learning event for young adults. Guest Ron L. Kagan, executive director/CEO of the Detroit Zoo, will participate in this exploration of Jewish tradition's take on interacting with animals. At the Office Coffee Shop, 402 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Information: dan@meetyouatthewell.org. W E D N E S D A Y , J U L Y 2 0 DETROIT 67 PROJECT 10 am-3:30 pm, July 20 & 21. The Detroit Historical Society will be collecting oral histories, by appoint- ment only, of community members who witnessed, remembered or were a part of the civil unrest that occurred in July 1967. 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