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Events in May 2025
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May 12, 2025
Rise & Shine: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.) morning exercise.
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Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Creative Writers (Mon. 10 a.m.), bring current project; no instruction given.
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Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
May 8 (noon–1 p.m.): “Fall Prevention.”
May 12 (10–11 a.m.): “Change: The Only Constant in Life.”
May 15 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Understanding Your Veterans Benefits.” Lunch provided if you register by May 11.
May 16 (12:30–3 p.m.): “Senior Spring Fling: High School Reunion Edition.” Period high school attire encouraged for this party with lunch, card games, trivia, cupcake walk, and more. Bring your senior year photo and yearbook.
May 21 (3:30–4:30 p.m.): “Investment: Focus on Fixed Income.” With Edward Jones.
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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., except May 26), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and 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., except May 26, & 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.), and 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. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Ukulele Practice (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.), no instruction given.
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Rally to Protect Medicaid: Ann Arbor inDivisible for Democracy (A2D2)
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Ann Arbor inDivisible for Democracy (A2D2), a Washtenaw chapter of Indivisible and Swing Left, is hosting a rally to raise awareness of proposed cuts to Medicaid. These cuts threaten the well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors. The rally will include firsthand accounts from Michigan residents who will be directly affected by these cuts, highlighting the real-world consequences of such cruel policy decisions.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/782003/
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. 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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Walking Off the Pounds: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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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“Causes and Consequences of New Mutations”: U-M Human Genetics Department 24th Annual James V. Neel Lecture
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Talk by Wellcome Sanger Institute (UK) director Matthew Hurles. Reception follows. 1 p.m., Biomedical Science Research Bldg. Khan Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher Pl. Free. bit.ly/2025neellecture.
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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
American Mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10 a.m.–noon), all levels welcome.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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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“Preventing Fraud Abuse and Scams with AARP”: Ann Arbor District Library
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AARP-Michigan representatives discuss common tactics used by scammers, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to safeguard finances and personal information. 2–3 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower. 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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Thurs., Sat., Tues., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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May 12 & 27. All invited to get basic sewing help with unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall shows how to bind seams using bias tape (May 12) and sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra discusses reading patterns (May 27). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200. [2x]
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“Celebrating Member Fiber Explorations”: Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild
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At the final meeting of the season, members present what they’ve been working on and what they’ve made in response to this season’s guild workshops: dimensional weaving, felt bird pods, extended parallel threading, and encaustic exploration. Also, a discussion of the 2025–26 lineup of workshops and speakers. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 2501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. Noon (Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at.meetup.com/a2runners. Free. stevesttn88@gmail.com.
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Jocelyn Benson: Ann Arbor District Library/Literati Bookstore
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This attorney, the current Michigan Secretary of State, is joined by U-M law professor Barbara McQuade to discuss her new memoir, The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High. Copies of the book available for purchase. Signing. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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. (5 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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“The Battle of New Orleans”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
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Talk by MSU history professor Roger L. Rosentreter, author of Grand Rapids and the Civil War and former longtime editor of Michigan History magazine. 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.). 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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May 12 & 26. 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. (except May 26). 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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