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November 28, 2022

“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Fri. (except Nov. 24). All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 5–8 p.m. (Mon.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Wed.  For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.–noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., & Mon. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels (Tues. 6–9 p.m.), $5. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Friday Night Magic rotating draft (Fri. 6–10 p.m.), cost varies. Intro to Magic: The Gathering (Sat. noon–3 p.m.), free. Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players (Sat. 6–10 p.m.), free. Just Another Modern Monday power cards (Mon. 6–9 p.m.), $10. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Fri. (except Nov. 7 & 24). Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history, meeting long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles and fish, sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.

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Rise & Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
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Rise & Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9-9:45 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

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Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
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Creative Writers (Mon. 10-11:30 a.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri., noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Drop-in $3, members $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.

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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.

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“The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It”: U-M Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center/Literati Bookstore.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It”: U-M Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center/Literati Bookstore.
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University of Pennsylvania professor of medicine Jason Karlawish discusses his book—a mix of case studies with discussion of the past, present and future of the disease. 6–7:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington St., Free.

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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call 274–0773 for location. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $5. 

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Chamber Music: U-M School of Music.
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Chamber Music: U-M School of Music.
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U-M music students and faculty perform clarinet, viola, & piano trios by Mozart and Max Bruch, as well as 19th-century Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s dramatic String Quartet No. 1. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free. 6153204.

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Symphony Band, Chamber Choir, and University Choir: U-M Music School.
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Symphony Band, Chamber Choir, and University Choir: U-M Music School.
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Michael Haithcock directs the Symphony Band in works by contemporary American composers Joan Tower and Linsay Bronnenkant, as well as English composer Gustav Holst’s epic 1930 ode to a London neighborhood, Hammersmith. The band is later joined by the Chamber and University Choirs, led by Eugene Rogers, in the premiere of former U-M composition professor Susan Botti’s Vespers (walking in beauty). 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. 615–3204.

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