City Guide
Education and History
American Association of University Women
P.O. Box 2806, AA 48106Marie Panchuk, 973-8551. Information line: 973-6287
Female and male college graduates promote education and equity for women through scholarships, philanthropy, and advocacy. Monthly interest groups, branch meetings, annual fund-raising book drive and sale. Meets third Tues., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Dues $83; discounts for students and recent graduates. Annual book sale Sept. 11-13, 2009, Washtenaw Community College Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 Huron River Dr. www.aauwaa.org
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan
P.O. Box 130733, AA 48113Chinese language classes and cultural activities, including Chinese yo-yo and orchestra, yoga, martial arts, sketching, games, and dancing. Meets Sept.-June, Fri. 7-9:50 p.m., Northside Elementary School, 912 Barton Dr. aaccom@yahoo.com, www.aaccom.org
Anthroposophical Society in America
1923 Geddes [map]662-9355
Nonprofit corporation founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1923 to foster the life of the soul in the individual and in society. Call for events. Dues $120, students & elders $60, introductory $40. information@anthroposophy.org, www.anthroposophy.org
Friends of the English Regency
Jennifer Dye, (313) 538-6266
Those interested in the social life of the British gentry of the early 1800s. Dance workshops, formal balls, dinners, card parties, and garden parties. Period costumes encouraged, not required. regencyathenaeum@hotmail.com
Gaia Center for Holistic Studies
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3599, AA 48106.769-7794
Offers certification and enrichment classes in herbal studies and naturopathy training. Classes emphasize health, nature and plants, and making medicine. matagaia@yahoo.com, www.gaiaherbalstudies.net
Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
P.O. Box 7155, AA 48107Marcia McCrary, 483-2799
Members trace family histories and work to preserve the histories of local families. Publishes Family History Capers quarterly. Meets Jan.-May & Sept.-Nov., fourth Sun. 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott. Annual dues $13-$25 (includes journal). marciamccr@aol.com, www.hvcn.org/info/gswc
Jewish Historical Society of Washtenaw County
Carol Finerman, 995-4485; Elise Weisbach, 996-5706
Dedicated to collecting and preserving oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts of local Jewish history. Sponsors speakers, workshops, and seminars. Open to all.
Michigan Archaeological Society
(248) 437-4183
Members learn about, view collections of, or get hands-on experience with excavating, surveying, or curating artifacts. Public welcome. Free meetings on U-M campus with speaker Sept.-May, third Thurs. Dues $25, institutional $40. ann.zinn@umich.edu, www.miarch.org
Netherlands-America University League
P.O. Box 4592, AA 48106Ton Broos, 994-9276
Promotes Netherlands-related social, cultural, academic, and scientific activities and exchange programs. Lectures, musical performances, annual picnic, annual St. Nicholas party. Dues $10-$30. janetbroos@comcast.net S
Old West Side Association
Christine Brummer, 996-2564 or (248) 593-8856; Marylou Zimmerman, 995-1501
Preserves historic character of Old West Side neighborhood. Sponsors homes tour in Sept., a children’s festival in May or June, and other events; publishes Old West Side News. Annual dues $2-$10. cbrumme@attglobal.net, www.oldwestside.org
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Washtenaw County Historical Society
500 N. Main [map]662-9092
Meets Feb.-Apr. & Sept.-Nov., third Sun. 2 p.m. Dues $15, less for seniors . Museum on Main Street open Wed., Sat., & Sun. noon-4 p.m. and by appointment. Exhibits vary. wchs-500@ameritech.net, www.washtenawhistory.org S
