An IRP Detroit Newsletter, May/June 2026

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Contents

  • A WORD from our President
  • Officers & Board of Directors, 2026-27
  • Let's Cruise AGAIN!
  • Nosh & Know
  • Music @ Main
  • JFS Speakers Club
  • Book Club
  • THANK YOU to Our Sponsors
  • OH WHAT A NIGHT!
  • Tribute Fund Donations
  • Tribute Fund

Paul Levine

What a Wonderful Celebration!


Thank you Roz Schindler and the 40th Anniversary committee for an elegant event and annual meeting honoring Phyllis Applebaum with an fun-filled evening of dinner and entertainment.


As I mentioned at the meeting, as a father of three daughters, I understand accessorizing. So I envision IRP Detroit’s 40 year old unbroken chain of activity as being loaded with charms. We have been blessed and continue to be blessed with many charming and exceptionally talented people who are accessories to our ongoing success. These are the charms that grace us over the years. And in that tradition, we continue to rely on outstanding people who step forward with a strong will, exemplary social skills, vision, leadership and persistence.


IRP Detroit honors Phyllis Applebaum, who personifies all of these remarkable qualities as a member, leader and ambassador for IRP Detroit.  


I want to thank Phyllis among the numerous charming members who got us to this point, as we draw inspiration from looking back over the years of continually creative and intellectually diverse offerings and programs every week, year-round, non-stop since 1985.


So, how are we doing in 2026?


To paraphrase Bennett Cerf who when asked if the cup is half empty or half full, replied “I’m thankful that we have a cup.”


Thanks to fast and innovative forward-thinking of our facilitators and engaged membership, we continued non-stop in the virtual world of Zoom throughout and following the pandemic.


Thanks to an actively engaged core group of leaders, we re-emerged and relaunched at the beginning of 2023 as IRP Detroit, and we have seen our membership double, triple and now quadruple in numbers.


For the 40th Anniversary Gala, we kicked off our first fundraising effort as we continue to revitalize, renew and scale up our capabilities to support a more robust and engaging peer-led organization. We always provide opportunities for adult learners to creatively use their experience, knowledge, interests and talents for collaborative life-long learning.


As you read this, I hope to see you and your guests at our upcoming events and gatherings. And please help to sustain our virtual world online by participating in our many free discussion groups. If you are not a member yet, we welcome you to join us and get involved. Also, please visit our website at least weekly, and remember we have a tribute fund to donate in acknowledging significant moments for ourselves and others.


We look forward to a remarkable year ahead. And with that said, please check out the Nosh & Know on June 9th and also our 2026 Cruise in July (see below for details).


It is a privilege to continue serving as your President for this "bonus" year. And I welcome our new Board of Director with thanks and appreciation for all they, our committee chairs, facilitators, volunteers and supporters do throughout the year.   


Thank you, IRP Detroit!


Paul

Paul Levine, President

Sidney Heisler, Vice President

Roslyn Abt Schindler, Vice President

Michela Colosimo, Secretary

Sharon Levine, Treasurer

Lou Colosimo

Howard Friedman

Aaron Lupovitch

Aviva Phillips

Will Phillips

Edna Rubin

RESERVE your spot TODAY; tickets will go quickly!

EVERYONE is WELCOME!

Everyone is WELCOME ~ Make your reservations TODAY!

If you have a good book idea for this Book Club

and would like to take a turn at facilitating a discussion,

please email Cindy Victor, cvictor@victorfirm.com.

RUBY

 

The Ravitz Foundation

 

DIAMOND

 

Jewish Federation of Detroit

 

EMERALD

 

Access Technology &

Elissa and Rabbi Jason Miller

 

Honoring Phyllis Applebaum

With love from,

Beth, Jeff, Barbara, Luke, Dana, Augusta, June and Francie

 

Michela and Lou Colosimo

 

Roslyn Abt Schindler

In memory of her husband, Marvin Schindler z”l,

 and honoring IRP Detroit and Phyllis Applebaum

 

SAPPHIRE

 

All Seasons West Bloomfield

 

Honoring Phyllis Applebaum

Mom, we love you and are very proud of you!

Shelley, Steve, Carrie, Kevin, Chris and Marc

 

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

 

Gold Star Products

In honor of Phyllis Applebaum

 

Sarah and Sid Heisler

Best Wishes for IRP Detroit’s continued success

 

Sharon and Paul Levine

Honoring Phyllis Applebaum, IRP Detroit’s 40 Years

and the many years of involvement of our cherished parents

Evelyn z”l & Sid z”l Levine and Joy z”l & Lou z”l Landau

 

 GARNET

 

Phyllis Applebaum

In honor of IRP Detroit,

that has meant so much to me over these years!

 

Honoring Phyllis Applebaum

for her longtime dedication to IRP Detroit,

from the Lupovitch Family

 

Das Velo Bike Repair Service Course and Cafe

 

Korotkin Insurance Group &

Korotkin Family

 

Barbara and Paul Goodman

 

Southeast Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, Inc

Sanjay Uppal, PT, MHS

 

Starline Promotions

 

The Stratford Festival - Ontario, Canada

 

Congregation T’chiyah

Honoring Roslyn Abt Schindler

 

OPAL

 

Chef Cari Kosher Catering; Ess In and Wok-In Cari-Out Restaurants

 

Peter Cohen, WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit Public Radio

 

Dan Colosimo, honoring his parents Michela and Lou

 

Thomas Colosimo, honoring his parents Michela and Lou

 

Peacock Room, Rachel Lutz

 

Song and Spirit Institute for Peace

 

The Sour Italian, specializing in sourdough baked goods

 

Mary A. Zatina, General Manager, WDET

 

 Our Little PEARLS

Tree of Life

 

Judy and Marc Front

wish IRP Detroit a Happy 40th Anniversary

 

Victoria Kohl honors her friend

Roz Schindler

 

Wendy Robins honors her children and grandchildren

Peter, Nikki, Eliza and Louise Robins-Brown

 

Roslyn Abt Schindler honors her children and grandson

Neal, Ellis and Oliver Schindler

 

IN MEMORIAM

 

In memory of Dr. Erwin Adelman z”l, by Marcia Zacks

 

In memory of Phyllis z”l & Aaron z”l Black,

by Michela and Lou Colosimo

 

In memory of Dr. Martin Herman z”l, by Victoria Kohl

 

In memory of Shoshana Litman z”l, by Marcia Zacks

  • In honor of Phyllis Applebaum by Donna & Will Phillips
  • Wishing good health to Donna Phillips by Michela & Lou Colosimo
  • Yizkor on Shavuot for our parents Joy z'l & Lou z"l Landau, Evelyn z"l & Sid z"l Levine, and brother Rick Levine z"l, by Sharon & Paul Levine

Donating to the IRP Detroit Tribute Fund is a great way to honor someone in your life, celebrate a milestone, a memorial or mark a Yahrzeit. These funds support all programming for IRP Detroit. You may contribute by visiting our website at www.IRPDetroit.org or by calling 248.522.2440.

Please consider making a gift today.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

IRP Detroit is a peer-led organization that provides opportunities for adult learners to creatively use their experience, knowledge, interests and talents for collaborative

life-long learning. Ongoing programs include topical discussions and interest groups, social activities, events and presentations with relevant speakers and

stimulating entertainment.

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