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Peace memorial rededication ceremony scheduled
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Walnut Lake Women’s Club has scheduled a “Peace Memorial Rededication Ceremony” for 10:30-11:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at the former site of Walnut Lake Elementary School, located at 2075 Walnut Lake Road.
A brief history of the memorial, a poetry reading, the playing of taps and remarks from speakers are set to be part of the ceremony.
Jewish Senior Life announces collaboration with rehabilitation services provider
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, which has independent living, assisted living and memory care residential communities in West Bloomfield and Oak Park, recently announced a collaboration with Powerback Rehabilitation, one of the largest rehabilitation services providers in the United States, “to further enrich and support active, healthy lifestyles for the nonprofit organization’s residents,” according to a press release.
The collaboration began recently and includes a range of complimentary services provided by Powerback Rehabilitation, such as in-depth vitality checks and the establishment of optimal health goals for residents.
“This exciting collaboration with Powerback Rehabilitation will provide a path toward helping the older adults we serve become stronger, safer, and more active as they improve their physical functions and quality of life,” Barbra Giles, Jewish Senior Life’s executive director of strategic initiatives, stated via the release.
A Powerback wellness director will be available at each Jewish Senior Life building, and if a resident needs physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language therapy, the wellness directors will work with the individual’s physician to set up the appropriate therapy and treatment program at new onsite therapy gyms at each residence, according to the release.
“These outpatient therapies will be covered under Medicare (Part B) as well as additional insurances accepted by Powerback Rehabilitation,” the release states.
For more information, visit jslmi.org.
Waterford School District educator recognized
WATERFORD — Courtney Solar, who is the lead teacher at Stepanski Early Childhood Center, was selected as a HighScope Early Childhood Center Educator of Excellence, according to a press release from the Waterford School District.
The award is given to 20 early educators in the nation who are nominated by their peers.
Solar works at Waterford School District’s Leggett campus in the school’s tuition-based 3-year-old preschool program.
Detroit Jewish Book Fair set to come to The J
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Detroit Jewish Book Fair, the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States, is scheduled to return for its 72nd Season at the JCC of Metropolitan Detroit, now known as The J, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield.
The book fair was set to take place Nov. 1-12.
“With a wide range of subjects ranging from The Muppets to Costco to the discovery of DNA’s double helix, the Detroit Jewish Book Fair continues a cultural and literary tradition that showcases diverse authors, discovers new Jewish writers, features local talent, and promotes the global art of Jewish storytelling,” the release states.
More than 30 authors from around the world are a part of the scheduled lineup, according to the release.
“Signature programs and special events” are also set to be part of the Detroit Jewish Book Fair.
A typical Detroit Jewish Book Fair draws more than 20,000 people, the release states.
Events are open to the public and most are free, with the exception of events that include food.
Visit jccdet.org for more information.
Chanukah festival scheduled
OAK PARK — Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park is scheduled to hold its eighth “Chanu-Con!” community-wide Chanukah festival, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12.
The festival is one of the Detroit area’s largest Chanukah-themed events, according to a press release. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public, with food and vendor gift items available for purchase.
Beth Shalom is located at 14601 Lincoln St. in Oak Park.
For more information, including a full vendor list, visit bit.ly/chanucon2023 or call Congregation Beth Shalom at (248) 547-7970.
