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September 26, 2022

“Holiday Observances”: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society.
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“Holiday Observances”: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society.
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Sept. 25 & 26 and Oct. 4 & 5. All invited to this secular Rosh Hashanah observance (Sept. 25, 7 p.m., JCC) celebrating the Jewish New Year with readings, meditation, and music. Also, a free Tashlich observance (Sept. 26, 4 p.m., Island Park, off Maiden Ln. between Broadway and Fuller; reservations required) features a secular ceremony celebrating the Jewish New Year with participants encouraged to “let go of shortcomings” by tossing flower petals into the river. The Kol Nidre observance (Oct. 4, 7 p.m., JCC) includes time for reflection while listening to haunting melodies. Yom Kippur (Oct. 5, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.) brings the Jewish New Year to a close with a ceremony and final breaking of the fast. Various times, JCC (except as noted), 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. $25 (students, $10; family, $50) per observance, $50 (students, $25; family, $100) for all 3 observances. No one is turned away because of inability to pay. Registration required at jewishculturalsociety.org. 9759872.

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Rise & Shine Exercise
9:00 am - 9:45 am Observer EditorObserver Editor
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.

Free.

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“St. Patrick’s Dirt Road Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“St. Patrick’s Dirt Road Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 21-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. steucy@aim.com.

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Creative Writers
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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.

Free.

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“Playgroups for Babies”
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“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Every Mon.–Wed. (except Sept. 5). 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. 

Free.

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Preschool Storytimes
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon. (except Sept. 5). Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield). Free. 327–4200.

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“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced rides, 10 to 30 miles, around B2B Trails in Hudson Mills and Dexter Huron Metroparks. Noon sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. 426-5116.

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Tai Chi
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri., noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. Free. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.

Free.

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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Mondays 12:30–3:30 p.m. $3; members, $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free (except as noted) weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.

 

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Walking Group
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. Free. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.

Free.

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“Senior Stroll”
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“Senior Stroll”: Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation
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Sept. 12 & 26 (1 p.m.). Social walk, with choice of loops from half mile to more than 2 miles, along both paved and gravel paths. Dress for the weather and bring water and bug spray. Pavilion 3, Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov (#490.SS22), 478–3813 on the day, or 822–2120.

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Bridge Supervised Play
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Bridge Supervised Play: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Bridge Supervised Play (Mon. 1-3 p.m.). $12; members, $10. Check meeting status before coming. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250).

$12; members, $10..

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Euchre
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998–9353.

Free.

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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Every Mon.–Thurs. The U-M’s highly disciplined 200-plus-member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on Elbel Field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 12 hours. 4:45 p.m., Elbel Field, Hill at Division. Free. 764–0582.

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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Every Mon. (except Sept. 5). All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.

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“Focus on Women”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“Focus on Women”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, along the Huron River and B2B Trail. Geared toward women new to riding. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/aabtsfocusonwomen. (248) 880–9775.

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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club.
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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., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Fri., Sat., Mon., & Wed. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. 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., except Sept. 5, 6–9 p.m.), $10. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Prizes paid in store credit. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering Game Play: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Fri., Sat., Mon., & Wed. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. 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., except Sept. 5, 6–9 p.m.), $10. Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game (Wed. 5–8 p.m.), free. Prizes paid in store credit. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events.
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“Howl’s Moving Castle”: Fathom Events.
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(Hayao Miyazaki, 2004). Dubbed (Sun. & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon.) screenings of this Oscar-nominated Japanese anime love story about an 18-year-old girl, cursed into an old woman’s body, and a wizard who can see through the curse. Ann Arbor 20 only. 3 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.). Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). Different times. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. $12.50 (unless otherwise noted) in advance online (recommended) & at the door.

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“Poltergeist”: Fathom Events.
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“Poltergeist”: Fathom Events.
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(Tobe Hooper, 1982). Horror classic about a young family who turn to an spiritual medium when their 5-year-old daughter is taken by evil spirits haunting their home. Ann Arbor 20 only. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.). Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). Different times. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. $12.50 (unless otherwise noted) in advance online (recommended) & at the door.

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Randall Munroe: Literati Bookstore.
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Randall Munroe: Literati Bookstore.
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This bestselling writer, creator of the popular webcomic xkcd, discusses his new book, What If? 2, a sequel to his 2014 book, What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions in which Munroe offers hilarious yet scientifically informed answers to questions like: what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-story building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Signing. 7 p.m., Power Center. Mask required. Tickets $32 (includes a copy of the book) in advance at literatibookstore.com & at the door.

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