Seniors

Seniors

July 2025

 

Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. 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. 10 a.m.). Via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free. Trivia (July 2 & 16, 1–2 p.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.). 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 emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250. July 2 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Frauds & Scams.” With a free light lunch. July 3 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: 2012 Russia & Ukraine.” Slideshow and talk. July 16 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research.” With a free light lunch. July 23 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Boost Your Brainpower.” With a free light lunch. July 25 (11 a.m.–noon): “Technology: Data Breaches & You.” With James Giordani from AsKevin. July 30 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Retirement Savings.” With a free light lunch.  

July 2 (5-9 p.m.): Ice Cream Social: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior, (734) 794–6250. Free ice cream, socializing, and a tour of the center. Also, all welcome to bring a picnic and spread out on the grass to hear the Ann Arbor Civic Band perform a program of patriotic music (7:30–8:30 p.m.) in Burns Park next door. 

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. Open Game Play (Fri. 1–3 p.m., except July 4) from canasta to oh shucks and more. 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.). With Jack Spence. Flower Arrangers (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $20 first and $10 subsequent sessions. 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.).  Book Club (July 2, 10:30 a.m.–noon). Call for current title. Living Solo Social Hour (July 7, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.). Socializing for seniors living alone; not a support group. 

Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. July 17 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Mind Matters: Reducing Your Risk for Dementia.” The science behind dementia and practical steps to reduce risk. 

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, 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.). Movement Medicine (Mon. 3–4 p.m.). Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom). Some meditation experience required. Open Chess (Wed. 1 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. July 1 & 15, 3–5 p.m.). For native Spanish speakers. LGBTQ+ Coffee & Chat (Wed. July 9 & 23, 1–3 p.m.), preregistration required.