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April 25, 2023
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), a 5k mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.), AARC Downtown (Sat. & Tues.), 209 S. Ashley; AARC Traver Village (Mon.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Colonnade (Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. Annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Yoga for Resilience Class
Join us in April for this weekly, 90 minute, yoga posture, breath, and meditation practice designed to support you in cultivating greater resilience. Drawing on recent research about the brain, participants will experience powerful practices that enhance nervous system regulation, calm anxiety, or energize a low mood. Suitable for all levels, classes are gentle and include yoga poses modified to suit individual needs. 9-10:30 a.m., Insight Meditation Ann Arbor, 180 Little Lake Dr., Suite #1. $20 for a single class or $75 for all 4 classes (Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25). Advance registration required. Contact Julie@jawh@comcast.net to register. juliewoodwardmsw.com.
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“Sensory Story Time”: HSHV
Stories, sensory play, crafts, and a tour of the shelter. Geared to autistic and other neurodivergent kids ages 2–5 (but all children welcome), accompanied by an adult. 10–11 a.m., HSHV. $5 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
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Free Citizenship Preparation Classes: Jewish Family Services
Applying for citizenship? Our FREE class can help!
* Civics (US history and government)
* N-400 application
* Naturalization interview practice
* English writing, reading, and speaking
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Pittsfield Township Senior Center
(701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Exercise with Karen (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3:30 p.m.). Painting (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m.), open studio; no instruction; bring your own supplies. Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.). $1 per card. Crafting (Fri. 10–11:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Trivia (Fri. 1–2 p.m.). Seminars. Apr. 13 (2–3 p.m.): “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors,” a talk by an Alzheimer’s Association representative TBA. Apr. 12 (noon–12:45 p.m.): “Outpatient Physical Therapy,” talk by physical therapy director Priya Arunmon from Redies Outpatient Therapy Services in Saline.
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd. or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL
Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.–noon), Westgate (Wed. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Free.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Downtown & Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed. 10:30 a.m. & Apr. 11, 7 p.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) or a 499er game for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Pittsfield Township Senior Center
(701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Exercise with Karen (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3:30 p.m.). Painting (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m.), open studio; no instruction; bring your own supplies. Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.). $1 per card. Crafting (Fri. 10–11:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Trivia (Fri. 1–2 p.m.). Seminars. Apr. 13 (2–3 p.m.): “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors,” a talk by an Alzheimer’s Association representative TBA. Apr. 12 (noon–12:45 p.m.): “Outpatient Physical Therapy,” talk by physical therapy director Priya Arunmon from Redies Outpatient Therapy Services in Saline.
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd. or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.
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Ypsilanti Death Cafe: Stone & Spoon
This group is an in person round table gathering. Folks from all ages and walks of life gather to talk about all things death related. Our goal is to help get the conversation going about death, to educate and to help end the taboo of death talk.
For more info visit www.deathcafe.com OR email Hanna at Hanna@AcaciaEndOfLife.com
110 W Michigan Ave ,Ypsilanti. Free. hanna@acaciaendoflife.com acaciaendoflife.com 7345445177.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Maker City Community Build Session”: Ann Arbor District Library
Apr. 18 & 25. All invited to make an addition to the AADL scale-model city in the form of a bridge, tower, windmill, airport, park, or other feature. The finished model city is shown at the Ann Arbor Creativity & Making expo on May 6. Materials provided. 6-7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab., 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.
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“There Goes The Neighborhood”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s) Virtual Event
L.A. writer Jade Adia discusses (via Zoom) her debut book, a young adult novel about 3 teenage friends fighting to save their neighborhood from gentrification by manipulating social media to create the illusion of gang violence. 6 p.m., for URL preregister at SchulerBooks-JadeAdia.eventbrite.com. Free. 662–0600.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying route. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), & 6 p.m. (Tues.), Fleet Feet, 5700 Jackson Rd., 929–9022. Free.
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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience needed; materials provided. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
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“Minor Prophets”: Literati Bookstore
University of Toronto creative writing professor Blair Hurley joins local writer Lillian Li to discuss her new novel, a psychological thriller about a young woman, trying to live a normal life after escaping the apocalyptic cult in which she was raised, who is forced to revisit her past after receiving an ominous letter. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Mask encouraged. Free. 585–5567.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: PR Run Club
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a tempo (specifically paced) run of 5–7 miles (Tues.) or a 6-mile or more supported run (Sat.) with directional signs and water stops. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.) & 6:30 p.m. (Tues.), PR Run Club, 326 W. Liberty, 769–5016. First two runs free; $3/run or $120 (students, $100) yearly membership thereafter. Prrunclub.com.
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“Bluegrass Jam Circle”: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Apr. 11 & 25. All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Very bad driving weather cancels. 7–9 p.m., Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $5 fee to cover building rental. 794–6250.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.
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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome. 7 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-event. $5–$10 suggested donation. 327–0270.
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Dani Darling: North Star Lounge
Dani Darling is an imaginative singer/songwriter, guitarist, producer, and bandleader, it’s no wonder she’s also a self-proclaimed “music nerd.” With a sound that has evolved from jazzy lo-fi grooves to lush, layered funk and soul, Darling continues to ascend as one of Michigan’s brightest stars with ambient live shows, regular airtime on WDET, and TV performances (“Live in the D”). Her most recent effort is an EP called The Future, debuted on the cover of the Detroit Metro Times to critical acclaim and earned her a Detroit Music Award nomination for best R&B Recording.
$10 Cover
North Star Lounge 301 North 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. $10 Cover. northstarlounge@gmail.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Bring flat, clean-soled, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay) and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask required. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Masks encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.-Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Sat. (noon–3 p.m.): Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.).: Power Cards, $10. Tues. (7–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Also, a weekend of games, April 14–16, celebrating the release of the newest MTG set March of the Machines (for schedule & to register see sylvanfactory.com). Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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Taylor Byas: Skazat! Poetry Series
Online reading by this Chicago South Side native, whose debut full-length collection, I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times, takes its inspiration from the film The Wiz to explore, via sestinas, sonnets, and free verse, a Black woman’s journey to adulthood. Preceded by an open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at Facebook.com/Skazat. Free. 223–3165.
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Voices in Harmony
Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($28 monthly dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.
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“Cats and Kids”: Humane Society of Huron Valley
Kids ages 6-11 invited to spend time with adoptable cats and kittens at the Tiny Lions Lounge. Also, crafts and games, popcorn and juice. Kids only. 7:15-8:45 p.m., Tiny Lions. $15. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
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“The Story Cuts Across What the Map Cuts Up”: Kaleigh Wilder Trio (University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency)
Baritone saxophonist Kaleigh Wilder, a recent U-M graduate and rising star on the Detroit jazz scene, leads his trio in a program of original compositions, improvisations, and dance. With bassist Jaribu Shahid and percussionist Ben Hall, with accompaniment by dancer Alexandria Davis. 7:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Free, but preregistration required at ums.org/season/2022-23-season or 764–2538.
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German Conversation
Every Thurs. and 2nd & 4th Tues. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.) and the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues., Apr. 11 & 25). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com. 812–6375 (Tues.).
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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
Every Tues. Open mic stand-up comedy emceed by local comic Vivian Burgett. All age 18 & up welcome to sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m.—or just listen. 7:30–10 p.m., The Club Above (3rd floor in the Heidelberg restaurant), 215 N. Main. Free. 996–8555
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“Big Moon Live”: Ann Arbor District Library
Local amateur astronomer Brian Ottum gives a brief astronomy talk and uses a telescope and a huge gallery screen to project an up-close, real-time image of the moon. Note: this event requires a cloudless night sky (rain dates are April 26-28). 8:30–9:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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