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February 10, 2025
Rise & Shine: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri. except Feb. 14 & 17, 9–10 a.m.).
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus
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Every Monday. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). annringia@gmail.com.
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Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Creative Writers (Mon. except Feb. 17, 10 a.m.), bring current project; no instruction given.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings.
Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.)
Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver).
Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & Thurs. 11 a.m.)
Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.)
Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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Ukulele Practice: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Ukulele Practice (Mon. except Feb. 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.), no instruction given.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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"Walking Off the Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), duplicate non-sanctioned. $5; members, $3. Preregistration required.
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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
American Mah-jongg (Mon. except Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.), all levels welcome.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m. in person).
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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Feb. 5 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Boost Your Brainpower,” science-backed exercises, with a free light lunch.
Feb. 7 (1–2:30 p.m.): “Intro to Astronomy.”
Feb. 10 (1–3 p.m.): “Nature-Inspired Valentine Making.”
Feb. 12 (9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.): “Care Management by Natalie,” individual consultations with Natalie Adewunmi of Care Management by Natalie.
Feb. 13 (1:30–4 p.m.): “America’s National Parks & Monuments”: Travels with George Jabol,” slide show and talk.
Feb. 19 (noon–1 p.m.): “Medicare & You,” with Jacob Briggs from Retirement Planning Solutions.
Feb. 26 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Strategies from a Geriatric Care Manager,” with Natalie Adewunmi, with a free light lunch.
Feb. 27 (2:30–3:30 p.m.): “Technology: AI & the Future” with James Giordani from AsKevin.
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The Films of Rashaad Newsome: State Theatre
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State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Feb. 10: The Films of Rashaad Newsome. Screening of experimental short films TBA by this acclaimed multidisciplinary artist whose work often delves into Black and nonbinary identity. Free. 5 p.m.
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Introduction to Linoleum Carving: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults to carve a linoleum block, then print it on a coaster or card, choosing from a selection of presses, including the Vandercook cylinder proof press. Involves the use of sharp tools. 5:30–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Handmade Felt Food: Mushrooms”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to make a toy mushroom out of felt. This beginner-level craft involves using sharp needles. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“How Should We Think About Mental Illness?”: Ann Arbor District Library
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U-M psychology professor Aidan Wright discusses how new approaches to diagnosing mental illness are more effective than the standard diagnostic criteria, which have remained largely unchanged for close to 50 years. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10. Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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“Union Soldiers and the Copperhead Threat”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
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U.S. Army Command and General Staff College history professor Zachary Fry, author of A Republic in the Ranks: Loyalty and Dissent in the Army of the Potomac, speaks, via Zoom on a big screen, about Union soldier activism. 7 p.m., Trinity Health (old St. Joe’s) Administrative Bldg., Exhibition Room (1st fl.), 5305 Elliott Dr. (off McAuley Dr. from Huron River Dr.). jfepperson@gmail.com or tomnanzig@gmail.com. Free. aacwrt.org.
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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
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All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play mostly Renaissance music, directed by viol teacher and early music specialist Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. Free to visitors (yearly dues for those who join). a2recordersociety.org.
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Scandinavian Music Jam
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Feb. 10 & 24. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., for location, email bsagan@msu.edu. Free.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard, $10 cash at the door (first time, free). tartanandthistlescd@gmail.com, (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram. bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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