Seniors

September 2025

Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250. Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Duplicate non-sanctioned. $5; members, $3. Preregistration required. Mindful Movement (Wed. 10–11 a.m.). Led by Eleva Potter. Meet at the Burns Park Shelter, Wells St. & Baldwin Ave. Free. Preregistration required. Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10 a.m.). Via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free. Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free. Artist’s Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $2; members, free. ACBL-Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8. Senior Park Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m., except Sept. 12). Guided one-mile walks through Ann Arbor parks. $2; members, free. Preregistration required.  

Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center. 1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by going to A2gov.org/senior, emailing [email protected] or [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250. Sept. 3 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Community-Based Services.” With a free light lunch. Sept. 4 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Iceland.” Slideshow and talk. Sept. 4, 11, & 18 (1–3 p.m.): “Animals of Ann Arbor.” City field biologists lead walks to seek native animals (turtles & frogs Sept. 4, mammals Sept. 11, and birds Sept. 18) in Gallup Park (meet in the Gallup Canoe Livery Meeting Room, 3000 Fuller Rd.). Sept. 9 (9 a.m.–noon): “Intro to Basketry.” Basket weaver Michael Marie discusses how to use nearby plants to make baskets. Sept. 12 (10–11:30 a.m.): “DTE Energy Smart Seniors.” Low-cost measures to save on energy bills. Sept. 17 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Heart Health.” Tips on maintaining and improving heart health, with a free light lunch. Sept. 24 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Unlocking the Power of Annuities” With representatives from MRW Solutions, with a free light lunch. Sept. 26 (11 a.m.–noon): “Tech Heists.” With James Giordani from AsKevin.  

Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Morning exercise. Creative Writers (Mon. 10 a.m.). Bring current project; no instruction given. Ukulele Practice (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). No instruction given. American mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). All levels welcome. Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.). Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.). Bring current project and supplies; no instruction given. Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.). Computer Help (Thurs. 9–11:45 a.m. in 15-minute slots). With Jack Spence. Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–4 p.m.). Discussion group. Crafting Crew (Fri. 10–11:30 a.m.). Bring your current project, no instruction given. Chinese mah-jongg (Fri. 1–3 p.m.). Living Solo Social/Coffee Hour (Sept. 11, 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.). Socializing for seniors living alone; not a support group. 

Senior Talks: Pittsfield Township Senior Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Sept. 4 (1–2 p.m.): “Estate Planning.” With attorney Dustin Foster. Sept. 15 (11 a.m.–noon): “Medicare Basics & What’s New.” With a representative from the Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Sept. 17 (10:30 a.m.–noon): “Understanding Your iPhone.” Sept. 18 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Safe & Steady Fall Prevention Lunch & Learn.” With free lunch. 

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/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected]. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom). Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12–12:30 p.m. via Zoom). Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.). Call if interested. Open Chinese mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon). Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom). Una Tertulia (Tues. Sept. 2 & 16, 3:15–5 p.m.). For native Spanish speakers. LGBTQ+ Coffee & Chat (Wed., Sept. 10 & 24, noon–2 p.m.; preregistration required).  

Talks & Events: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected]. Sept. 10 (10–11 a.m.): “Non-Death Grief and Loss.” With Angela Hospice grief counselor Keely Rhiannon. Sept. 12 (noon–2 p.m.): Fall Open House. With information, refreshments, and free flu shots. Sept. 24 (10–11 a.m.): “Thanks for the Memories: Practical Tips for a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle.” With Michigan Medicine clinical professor Theodore T. Suh.