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July 04, 2009

Calendar of Events

Clubs, Social Groups, and Hobbies

Monday June 2009

10 a.m.-noon.

Monday Club: Ann Arbor Salvation Army.

Every Mon. Drop-in social group for seniors age 55 & over. Every meeting includes a speaker, word game, craft, or activity. Also, Bible study and chair exercises. Followed by lunch (bring a bag lunch) and socializing. Salvation Army, 100 Arbana. Free. 668-8353.

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play. Bring a partner. Also, at 1 p.m., Mah-Jongg (free). Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $1. 769-5911.

1-5 p.m.

Gaming Tournaments: Ann Arbor District Library.

June 19-22 & 29. Today: "PokeMonday Tournament." Kids in grades K-5 invited to bring a Nintendo DS and a copy of Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum to compete for prizes in a tournament. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

1-3 p.m.

Writing Group: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

6 p.m.

Carcassonne Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Mon. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular strategic board game. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

7:30 p.m.

Dream Group.

Every Mon. All invited to join veteran local social worker Rebecca Mullen to discuss their dreams from Jungian, Buddhist, and other spiritual perspectives. 215 N. Seventh St. Donation. 662-5925.

8:30-11:30 p.m.

Pub Quiz: Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Every Mon. Local high school English teacher Geoff Cost throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968.

Tuesday June 2009

9:30 a.m.-noon (Tues. & 12:45-4 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, at 10 a.m., Scrabble. (Wed.), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jewish Older Adults: Jewish Community Center.

Every Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg, cards, board games and quilting and other craft projects. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990.

2 p.m.

Gardening Talks: The Produce Station.

Every Tues. & Thurs. Today: TBA. The Produce Station, 1629 S. State. Free. Preregistration recommended at producestation.com. 663-7848.

5 p.m.

Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Tues., Thurs., & Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games. (Tues. & Thurs.) & 2 p.m. (Sat.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy constructed (Wed.) and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.

Every Tues. All knitters invited to bring their current projects to work on and swap knitting tips. location TBA. Free. 945-3035.

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group.

Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194.

8-10 p.m.

German Speakers' Round Table.

Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.

10 p.m.

"Triple Double Trivia": The Arena.

Every Tues. All invited to try a wide-ranging trivia quiz for such prizes as T-shirts, hats, and gift certificates. Bonus points awarded for "stupid human tricks" like drinking beer upside down, dancing to Michael Jackson songs, or inserting an entire fist into your mouth. The Arena, 203 E. Washington. Free. 222-9999.

Wednesday July 2009

12:45-4:15 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Wed. & Thurs. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. 769-5911.

12:45-4 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Chess: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Wed. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

5-8 p.m.

Scrabble: Ann Arbor Scrabblers.

Every Wed. All invited to play this popular word game. Bring a set, if you have one. Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. and July 11, 12, 16, 29, & 20 (different programs). All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using a Legacy deck. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

7 p.m.

Food Tastings: Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 1, 8, 9, 22, & 23. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "Bacon," with Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig, author of the recently published Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $20 (July 1, 9, & 22), $30 (July 8 & 23) in advance, $25 (July 1, 9, & 22), $35 (July 8 & 23) at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7-11 p.m.

Ann Arbor Bridge Club.

Every Wed. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. If you plan to come without a partner, call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early. Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. 623-8050.

7:30-10 p.m.

Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club.

All invited to check out the trains whizzing around on the club's big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad St., Dexter. Free. 426-5100.

8:30-10:30 p.m.

"My Trivia Live": Pizza House.

Every Wed. All invited to join a team to enter a trivia contest. Prizes. Pizza House, 618 Church. Free. 995-5095.

9-11:30 p.m.

"Juke Box Jungle": Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Every Wed. Conor O'Neill's staff member Brian Aherne hosts a music trivia quiz. Prizes. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $3 team fee. 665-2968.

Thursday July 2009

Noon-4 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Wed. & Thurs. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. 769-5911.

5 p.m.

Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Tues., Thurs., & Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. and July 11, 12, 16, 29, & 20 (different programs). All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using a standard constructed deck. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

6 p.m.

Board Game Night: Get Your Game On.

Every Thurs. & Sat. All invited to bring a favorite board game or play one of the store's. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

7 p.m.

ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.

Every Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required. Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $5. 761-6691.

7 p.m.-midnight

Ann Arbor Go Club.

Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided. Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.

7:45 p.m.

U-M Sailing Club.

Every Thurs. All invited to meet members of this local sailing club and hear a talk by club members. Today's topic: "Sailing the Laser." Duderstadt Center conference room 4, 2281 Bonisteel, North Campus. Free. 426-4299.

Friday July 2009

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

Saturday July 2009

2 p.m.

Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Tues., Thurs., & Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

2-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.

Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.

6 p.m.

Board Game Night: Get Your Game On.

Every Thurs. & Sat. All invited to bring a favorite board game or play one of the store's. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

Sunday July 2009

1-6 p.m.

Ann Arbor Go Club.

Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided. Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.

1 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. and July 11, 12, 16, 29, & 20 (different programs). All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed decks. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

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