Seniors
July 2026
★ Free
★ Talks & Events: Ann Arbor Senior Center. 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250. July 2 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Musical Tour through the American South.” Slideshow and talk. July 6 (9–10 a.m.): “Shorebirds.” 1-mile guided walk. Binoculars provided. Mary Beth Doyle Park. July 6 (10–11 a.m.): “Reducing Your Risk for Dementia.” Presentation by Visiting Angels representatives, with a free light brunch. July 7 (1–2 p.m.): “Art in the Park: Clay Earrings.” Materials provided. $5 (members, $3). July 13 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: The Importance of Brain Exercise.” Presentation by a Linden Square Senior Care representative, with a free light brunch. July 15 (noon–1 p.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Where Are You at Risk of Losing Independence?” Presentation by a Care Management by Natalie representative, with a free light lunch. July 15 (5–9 p.m.): “Open House.” Tours and free ice cream in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Civic Band Concert in Burns Park (7:30 p.m., see Events listing). July 22 (noon–1 p.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Care Before the Crisis.” Presentation by a MRW Solutions Group representative about how short-term care needs often become the entry into longer-term care decisions. With a free light lunch. July 27 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Cremation vs. Burial.” Presentation by a Dignity Memorial representative, with a free light brunch. July 29 (noon–1 p.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: How to Stay Safe in and Maintain the Value of Your Home.” Presentation by a Betty Brigade representative, with a free light lunch.
★ 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. Pickleball Group (Mon. 9:30–10:30 a.m.). Free (except as noted). Preregistration required. Movement for Joy (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Preregistration required. Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10 a.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free. Trivia (July 1 & 15, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior, $2; members, free. Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free. Senior Park Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m.). Guided 1-mile walks at different Ann Arbor parks. $2; members, free. Preregistration required. The Weekly Mingle (Fri. noon–1:30 p.m., except July 3). Prompted conversation to meet new people. Bring your own lunch if you like; coffee and tea provided. Preregistration required.
★ Senior Summer Strolls: Jewish Family Services. All age 60+ invited to join a stroll through an Ann Arbor park led by social worker Rebecca Nieubuurt. To walk in Argo Park and Nature Area (July 14), meet at the canoe livery, 1055 Longshore. To join the Mary Beth Doyle Park stroll (July 29), meet in the main parking lot, 3500 Birch Hollow. 10 a.m., various locations. (734) 219–5354, [email protected].
★ “Healthy Living Presentations”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 998–9353, [email protected], or michmed.org/tswp. July 22 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Older Adult Resources in Washtenaw County.” With representatives Rachael Dawson-Baglien from Catholic Charities Washtenaw County and Shannon Etcheverry, from Turner Senior Wellness Program. July 30 (1–2 p.m.): “Design for Longevity: Rethinking Time, Experience, and Everyday Life.” New ways to rethink how products, services, and systems can be designed to work across the lifespan. Presenter TBA.