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Volunteers sought for Meals on Wheels
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to deliver meals to seniors in West Bloomfield.
“We’re serving meals to homebound residents five days a week and we lose many volunteers over the winter months,” according to an email from the organization. “(We’re) helping seniors to be able to stay in their homes with a nutritious meal delivered by a friendly volunteer that offers conversation and a wellness check.”
For more information, call (810) 632-2155 or email c.hovarter@lwmow.org.
Expansion announced at local temple
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A dedication ceremony was held Dec. 17 for several “dramatic” outdoor and indoor additions to Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield, according to a press release.
The release states that the money for the expansion has been raised via donations by members.
According to the release, it is a $6 million expansion.
“The original vision was created by the congregation’s founding Rabbi, Daniel I. Schwartz, who was killed in an automobile accident this past October,” the release states. “Temple Shir Shalom members will be able to have all of their needs met for the first time, on one campus.”
The temple was originally built in 1995. Expansion includes outdoor spaces “as well as multi-purpose indoor spiritual, community and sacred spaces which will benefit the nearly 1,000 families who are proud members of Temple Shir Shalom,” the release states.
A preschool and a religious school have also been constructed.
“Our dream has always been to complete the Torah (part of the original construction), for our building to house all of our programs, all of our families and find ways to engage our members every single day,” Rabbi Michael Moskowitz stated in the release.
“With Phase 1 of our new space complete, it will be our blessing opening and using this new space which will carry us into the future,” Rabbi Schwartz stated in the release. “The project is a dream come true! The ability to have all of our programs centered under one roof allows us to expand our mission of bringing goodness, love and depth into our world.”
Local resident named ‘Humanities Champion of the Year’
WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to an email, Tim Paré, the “mover and shaker” behind Talkin’ Broadway, a program that the Friends of the Library sponsor for the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Michigan Humanities Champion of the Year.
The release states that Paré is a proponent of “theater and Playlabs specifically to positively address the rising mental health challenges impacting our community.”
According to the email, in two years, Playlabs has grown from nine to 150-plus participants in partnership with local public school districts and has expanded to include senior programs.
JFS offers program for caregivers
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Offered in partnership with Jewish Family Service and the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, the JFS is set to host a program for caregivers on six consecutive Mondays Jan. 22-Feb. 26, according to a release from JFS.
According to the release, the program is designed to help caregivers take care of themselves by learning new techniques for relaxation and incorporating exercise into daily living.
It could also help attendees manage emotions, including guilt, anger and depression; improve confidence in coping with caregiver demands; and connect with resources that may be of value.
According to the release, those who register must be a family caregiver.
The release also states that registration is required.
For more information, call (248) 970-2779 or send an email to egordon@jfsdetroit.org.
