June 20, 2013
Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies
From singing groups to card clubs, bird watching, and amateur radio, there's plenty to do every week. The Calendar is the most complete listing of events in and around Ann Arbor.
Monday
May 2012
ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner.
12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $7 (members, $6). 794-6250. [map
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments.
12:30-4:30 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map
12:45 p.m.
Movie Matinee: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Mon. except Sept. 5. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available ($2.50), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 794-6520. [map
1-3 p.m.
Writing Group: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. except Dec. 26. & Jan. 2. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written.
1-3 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
7-8 p.m.
Baronial Meeting: The Barony of Cynnabar (Society for Creative Anachronism).
All invited to join this local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), where we recreate the Middle Ages "as they were meant to be!" Attend a meeting to learn more about our group and its upcoming events and activities, which include Western martial arts (armored fighting and fencing), dancing, singing, costuming, crafting, camping, cooking, and all aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture.
Classic Cup Cafe (back room), 4389 Jackson Rd. Free. chatelaine@cynnabar.org http://www.cynnabar.org [map
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.
8:30-11:30 p.m., Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968. [map
Tuesday
May 2012
9:45 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.
Coffee Break: Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church.
Every Tues. (when Ann Arbor Public Schools are in session), Sept. 13.-May 9. All women invited to study the Bible with other American and international women in small, informal groups. Also, Bible stories and fun activities for preschoolers, and child care provided for babies.
9:45-11:15 a.m. & 1:15-2:45 p.m., Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church, 1717 Broadway. Free. 665-0105. [map
Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Tues. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play this popular word game.
10 a.m.-noon, Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 794-6250. [map
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, bridge and other card games, , board games, Wii sports, 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.
11 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990. [map
4:30-8 p.m.
“Dungeons & Dragons”: Chelsea District Library.
Every Tues. & Thurs., except Nov. 24. All teens and adults invited to play this popular role-playing game.
4:30-8 p.m., CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
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 (Wed.) and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.).
6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map
6 p.m.
“Tuesday Evening Birders”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
Every Tues. in May. WAS members Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton or city ornithologist Dea Armstrong lead evening walks at various local birding sites. Bring binoculars and (if you have one) a scope.
6 p.m., meet at the Miller Rd. Park & Ride off M-14. Free. Anyone under 18 not accompanied by an adult relative or legal guardian needs to have a completed parental consent (available from fieldtrips@washtenawaudubon.org ) form to participate. 994-3569, 668-2513.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.
Every Tues. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips.
6:30-8:30 p.m., location TBA at http://www.meetup.com/ann-arbor-StitchNBitch/ Free. 945-3035.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus.
7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925. [map
Treetown Community Chorus.
Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs.
7:30-9 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($80 per semester dues). 355-7738. [map
8-10 p.m.
German Speakers Round Table.
Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation.
8-10 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394. [map
Wednesday
May 2012
ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner.
12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $7 (members, $6). 794-6250. [map
1-4 p.m.
Chess: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Wed. except July 4. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments.
1-4 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map
1-2:30 p.m.
ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. except May 28. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation.
1-2:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch (Mon.), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.; 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood Branch (Wed.), 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy; & 1-2:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch (Fri.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-4555. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
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.
5-8 p.m., Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084. [map
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 (Wed.) and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.).
6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map
6-8 p.m.
Saline Woodcarvers.
Carvers of all abilities invited to work on projects, with help from club members. Knives and block-out and rough-cut patterns for sale.
6–8 p.m., Saline Area Senior Center, 7190 N. Maple, Saline. Free. 944–1918. [map
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.
7-11 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. 623-8050. [map
"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.
9-11:30 p.m., Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $3 team fee. 665-2968. [map
Thursday
May 2012
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Older Adults Thursday: Jewish Community Center.
Every Thurs. Activities, primarily for seniors, begin at 10 a.m. with “Energy Exercise” ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar. An 11 a.m. Current Events discussion group led by Heather Dombey is followed at noon by a homemade dairy lunch ($3) and at 1 p.m. by a cultural or educational program. May 10: WCC journalism professor Dave Waskin on “Journalism and Writing.” May 17: All invited to help make Kiddush cups for the JCC Early Childhood Center classrooms. Supplies provided. May 24: U-M community nursing students discuss “Living with Chronic Pain.” May 31: Performance by the Hebrew Day School Klez Kids klezmer band. June 7: TBA.June 14: TBA.June 21: TBA.June 28: TBA.July 5: TBA.July 12: TBA.July 19: TBA.July 26: TBA.10 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990. [map
Social Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Thurs. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play this intricate game played with colorful tiles.
10 a.m.-noon, Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 794-6250. [map
ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner.
12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $7 (members, $6). 794-6250. [map
4:30-8 p.m.
“Dungeons & Dragons”: Chelsea District Library.
Every Tues. & Thurs., except Nov. 24. All teens and adults invited to play this popular role-playing game.
4:30-8 p.m., CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
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 (Wed.) and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.).
6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map
ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Thurs. except Nov. 24. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required.
7 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $5. 761-6691. [map
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.
1-6 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547. [map
7:30 p.m.
AHA - Build Night!: All Hands Active.
Makers gather here at the AHA! Shop. We take our world and play with it like legos. Mixing and matching recipes of life like a top chef with a picky client. A dash of electronics, a pinch of art, a scoop of biology and a MONSTER amount of awesome.All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. Free. 734-252-9595. joshdont@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com [map
Friday
June 2012
10 a.m.-noon
“Wonderful Windsocks”: Ann Arbor Solid Waste Department.
All invited to use surplus hot air balloon fabric and other recyclables to make a windsock. Also, guided tours of the city’s recycling and trash disposal center.
10 a.m.-noon, Materials Recovery Facility, 4150 Platt Rd. Free. 994-2807. [map
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
Noon & 9 p.m.
Velvet Hammer Release Party and Burlesque Show: Corner Brewery.
Velvet Hammer Day is a special burlesque-themed extravaganza celebrating the Velvet Hammer - an old ale aged for 12 months in a gueuze-inoculated oak barrel and then corked in a 750 and bottle-conditioned for a minimum of two months. The festivities kick off at noon when bottles of the Velvet Hammer Fourth, Fifth and Sixth all go on sale. A weird costume contest will follow the burlesque show in the evening. The winner of the contest will receive a Velvet Hammer Vertical, (that's a bottle each of the fourth, fifth and sixth.) Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. 734-480-2739. [map
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments.
12:30-4:30 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map
1-2:30 p.m.
ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. except May 28. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation.
1-2:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch (Mon.), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.; 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood Branch (Wed.), 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy; & 1-2:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch (Fri.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-4555. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
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 (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.).
6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map
Saturday
June 2012
8 a.m.
Antique Auto/Equipment Sale: Michigan Firehouse Museum.
The Michigan Firehosue Museum will be holding an Auto/Antique Event and Sale from 8am till 1pm. Proceeds will go to benefit the museum. This event will take place at Yesterday's Collection Building at 400 St. Johns Street (at the corner of St. Johns and Jenness) in Ypsilanti. Entrance fee is only $5.00 with free parking, plus a free pass the museum! The Auto/Antique Event and Sale will take place every first Saturday of the month and we hope to see you there!
Yesterday's Collection Building, 400 St. Johns Street, Ypsilanti. Free. (734) 547-0663. firemuseum@msn.com www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org [map
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
“Creating Bonsai Hostas”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.
Club members discuss bonsai hosta techniques and hybridizing. Also, a seedling contest, auction, seed trade, and more.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free. (313) 930-1305. [map
10 a.m.-noon
“Getting into Bonsai”: Downtown Home & Garden Spring Lecture Series.
Talk by local bonsai expert Margaret Parker.
10 a.m.-noon, DH&G, 210 S. Ashley. Free. 662-8122. [map
10:30-11 a.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
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.
2-4 p.m., U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.
3-5 p.m.
Chess: Chelsea Chess Club.
Every Sat. All invited to join club members for blitz (5-minute) and untimed games. Some sets and clocks available; bring your own if possible.
3–5 p.m., Wendy’s, 1640 Commerce Park, Chelsea. Free. 475–1583. [map
3-6 p.m.
Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1. All musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Bring Judi Morningstar’s The Ruffwater Fakebook, Susan Songer’s The Portland Collection, and Bill Matthiesen’s The Waltz Book if you have them. Note: The June 2 session is a practice for the evening contra dance (see listing).
3-6 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.), Saline. Free. 994-9307. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
"Drum 4 Wellness Circle": Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.
All invited to join a facilitated drum circle. Bring a drum or use one provided.
Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. 480-1219. . [map
Sunday
June 2012
Swap ’n’ Shop: Chelsea Amateur Radio Club.
Sale and swap of shortwave and ham radio antennas and parts, used radios, radio-related software and tools, and other items.
8 a.m.–noon, Chelsea Fairgrounds, W. Old US-12, Chelsea. $4 in advance, $5 at the gate. Kids under 12, free. 719-4551, 945-1915.
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.
1-6 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547. [map
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 (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.).
6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map
1-3 p.m.
“Comic Artists Forum”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Cartoonist and children’s book writer Jannie Ho demos and discusses the use of Adobe Illustrator to create comics. Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper provided.
1-3 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map
3 p.m.
Pokemon League: Get Your Game On.
Every Sun. All invited to play this popular card game and trade cards with other players.
3 p.m., Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. Free. 786-3746. [map
Heidelberg Charity Poker Room.
Daily. Texas hold ’em and blackjack for players of all levels. Also, hold ’em tournaments at 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., & Sat. Free dinner, 5-6 p.m., and other nightly specials. Net proceeds donated to a different charity each week.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Heidelberg (3rd floor), 215 N. Main. $10-$500 buy-in to play poker, $2-$20 per-hand blackjack, $40 buy-in for hold ’em tournaments. 834-2237. [map
On May 21, 2011, jashu wrote:
great place to relax and enjoy the games of chance. I would recommend to all....
6-8 p.m.
Ann Arbor Morris.
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes.
6-8 p.m., outside Burton Tower. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu to confirm. 747-8138.
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