Seniors
February 2025
Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. 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. Move and Groove (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Preregistration required. Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly. $2; members, free. Trivia (Feb. 5 & 19, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly, $2; members, free. Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free. Artist’s Open Studio (Thurs. & Fri. 9:30–11 a.m.). $2; members, free. Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8. Senior Mall Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m.), guided one-mile indoor walks around Briarwood Mall. $2; members, free. Preregistration required.
Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center. 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250. Feb. 5 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Boost Your Brainpower,” science-backed exercises, with a free light lunch. Feb. 7 (1–2:30 p.m.): “Intro to Astronomy.” Feb. 10 (1–3 p.m.): “Nature-Inspired Valentine Making.” Feb. 12 (9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.): “Care Management by Natalie,” individual consultations with Natalie Adewunmi of Care Management by Natalie. Feb. 13 (1:30–4 p.m.): “America’s National Parks & Monuments”: Travels with George Jabol,” slide show and talk. Feb. 19 (noon–1 p.m.): “Medicare & You,” with Jacob Briggs from Retirement Planning Solutions. Feb. 26 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Strategies from a Geriatric Care Manager,” with Natalie Adewunmi, with a free light lunch. Feb. 27 (2:30–3:30 p.m.): “Technology: AI & the Future” with James Giordani from AsKevin.
Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri. except Feb. 14 & 17, 9–10 a.m.). Creative Writers (Mon. except Feb. 17, 10 a.m.), bring current project; no instruction given. Ukulele Practice (Mon. except Feb. 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.), no instruction given. Living Solo Social Hour (Feb. 3, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.) socializing for seniors living alone; not a support group. American Mah-jongg (Mon. except Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.), all levels welcome. Chinese Mah-jongg (Fri. except Feb. 14, 1–3 p.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.). Book Club (Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon), call for current title. Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.), bring current project and supplies; no instruction given. Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–4 p.m.) discussion group, preregistration required. Crafting Crew (Fri. except Feb. 14, 10–11:30 a.m.), bring your current project, no instruction given. Valentine’s Bingo (Feb. 12, 1–3 p.m.), costumes encouraged; prizes. Rock Painting (Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–noon), $7 includes tools and instruction (residents, $5).
Senior Talks: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Feb. 26 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): “How to Thrive While Aging Solo.” Feb. 27 (10–11 a.m.): “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” Feb. 27 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Staying Safe Online.”
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). Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom). Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m. in person). Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom). Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested. Scrabble (Wed. 1–3 p.m.). Una Tertulia (Feb. 4 & 18, 3–5 p.m. in person) fluent Spanish conversation. LGBTQ+ Pride in Aging (Feb. 12 & 26, 1–3 p.m. in person) discussion group. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom). Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person).
“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. Talks for seniors. 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 998-9353 or tswp.info@umich.edu. Feb. 6 (2 p.m.): “Healthy Cooking Demonstration” with a cook from assisted living community Atria Park. Feb. 12 (10 a.m.): “Estate Planning: Put It in Writing and Make It Happen” with attorney Jane Bassett. Feb. 26 (10 a.m.): “What Is Palliative Medicine?” with hospice and palliative medicine doctor Vanessa Wagner.
