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CHAI time chaldeans conNecting community events in and around metro detroit DECEMBER 2011 [Thursday, December 1] Advent: Chaldean American Ladies of Charity holds the annual Advent by Candlelight. 6:30 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club. Tickets are and include dinner and raffle. (248) 538-8300. [Saturday, December 3] Noel Night: The 39th Annual Noel Night in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center Area includes free admission at more than 40 institutions, including the DIA and Science Center. Activities include family crafts, live entertainment and shopping, culminating in a community sing-along. 5-9:30 p.m. along Woodward Avenue between Cass and John R and Kirby and Willis. (313) 420-6000 or DetroitMidtown.com/05/NoelNight. [Thursday, December 8] Fashion: Third Annual Passion for Fashion includes a runway show with more than 50 models, as well as strolling hors d’oeuvres, dancing and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit 10 local charities, most with a Chaldean focus. 9 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club. Tickets are and available at Groupon.com, where you can pick the charity you want to receive per ticket. The charity with the most picks also gets a grand prize donation. [Thursday, December 8] Health: “Depression: Signs, Symptoms and Strategies for the Holidays” is the topic of a free presentation at 11 a.m. by St. Joseph Mercy Oakland’s Department of Behavioral Medicine. Screenings for depression will be offered noon-3 p.m. Adults age 18 and older are invited and registration is not required. Franco Communications Center, 44405 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac. (248) 858-6567. [Friday, December 9] Toys: Fifth Annual Toy Drive benefits the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. 10 p.m., Duo Restaurant & Lounge, 29555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Admission fee is a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation. Hosted by Sherry Kassab and Rox & Amanda Gatia. (586) 306-0929 or (248) 361-2008. [Friday, December 9] Party: 2011 Christmas Party benefits renovations at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church. The event includes dinner, an open bar, entertainment by Majid Kakka and Bells Band and Hadel Toma, and the raffle drawing for a 2012 Audi A4. 7 p.m., Farmington Hills Manor. (248) 356-0565 or neptix.com. [Sunday, December 11] Brunch: Brunch with Santa takes place from 12-4 p.m. at the Regency Manor in Southfield. Tickets are adults, for kids ages 3-12. The traditional brunch with a Middle Eastern twist includes treats from Santa. (248) 353-1133. [Sunday, December 11] Ballet: The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker makes its annual appearance at the Fox Theater in Detroit with a corps of more than 30 dancers. 3 p.m. Tickets start at .50. (800) 471-6611. [Saturday, December 17] Party: Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church celebrates Christmas with a party at Bellagio (Bella) Banquet Hall in Warren. The event includes the drawing for the new car raffle. Free-will donation. (586) 803-3114. [Sunday, December 18] Brunch: Shenandoah Country Club’s Seventh Annual Christmas Brunch is open to members and their guests. Food, live Christmas music, kids entertainment and Santa Claus. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are for kids 3-13, for adults 14 and up. Kids under 3 are free. Reservations must be made by December 16. (248) 454-1927. [Saturday, December 31] Party: New Year’s Eve at the Regency Manor in Southfield features dinner and super premium bar and entertainment by Emad Batayeh, Munther Fahmi and DJ Brothers. Doors open at 9 p.m. Childcare is available. (248) 979-0279 or (248) 353-1133. [Saturday, December 31] Party: Shenandoah Country Club’s annual New Year’s Gala is open to members and their guests. Entertainment is by Safa Dahan, Sanrela and Muosa Kazim. Appetizers, dinner and super premium bar. (248) 454-1927. The situation may be URGENT But not a true EMERGENCY! Where do you go? Lakes Urgent Care When your health concerns can't wait. LAKES MEDICAL CENTER 2300 Haggerty Road Suite 1010 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (on Haggerty Road just North of Meijer) 248-926-9111 www.lakesurgentcare.com Wishing You A Happy and Healthy Holiday Season Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year including all holidays! No appointment necessary • Same Day Electronic Medical Records for your Primary Care Doctor • Full Lab Services, Digital X-Ray, Laceration and Fracture Care On Site • Vaccinations including meningitis, HPV and Flu • Auto, Sports and Work Related Injuries • Physicians trained in Emergency Medicine Only 15 minutes from Novi, Waterford, Commerce, West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills We accept most major insurances including Auto, Workers’ Comp and Medicare We are the areas ONLY Certified Urgent Care 20 CHALDEAN NEWS DECEMBER 2011
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