Seniors
June 2026
★ Free
★ Talks & Events: AARP. 2|42 Community Church, 648 S. Wagner or online. Free. [email protected], aarp.org. June 3 (11 a.m.–noon): “Six Pillars of Brain Health.” Interactive session about activities that support brain health. June 16 & 25 (2–3 p.m.): “Elements of Gardening 1 & 2.” Online introduction to gardening. Preregistration required at events.aarp.org/growingtogether. June 17 (11 a.m.–noon): “Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe.” The latest scams and preventive measures. June 27 (11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.): “Shred Day to Prevent Fraud.” All invited to bring papers with private information they need to shred.
★ 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. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. 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 (June 3 & 17, 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 one-mile walks at different Ann Arbor parks. $2; members, free. Preregistration required. The Weekly Mingle (Fri. noon–1:30 p.m.). Prompted conversation to meet new people. Bring your own lunch if you like; coffee and tea provided. Preregistration required.
★ 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. June 1 (9–10 a.m.): “Beginner Birding.” 1-mile guided walk. Binoculars provided. Forest Nature Area. June 1 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Preventing Falls at Home; Simple Home Changes.” Presentation by an Options Home Care representative, with a free light brunch. June 3 (noon–1 p.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Sports, Concussions, and Long-Term Brain Health.” Presentation by U-M cognitive neuroscientist Eleanna Varangis, with a free light lunch. June 4 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Israel & Egypt.” Slideshow and talk. June 8 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: The Red Flags of Fraud.” Presentation about avoiding scams by Better Business Bureau representatives, with a free light brunch. June 12 (noon–1 p.m.): “Art in the Park: T-Shirt Art.” Bring your own T-shirt to decorate using tie-dye and fabric pens. $5 (members, $3). June 17 (noon–1 p.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Beat the Heat.” Presentation on staying safe in hot weather by Visiting Angels representatives, with a free light lunch. June 18 (11 a.m.–noon): “Art in the Park: Mason Jar Herb Garden.” Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). June 22 & 29 (10–11 a.m.): “Art in the Park: Clay Necklace.” Materials provided. $5 (members, $3). June 22 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Palliative & Hospice Care.” Presentation by Beacon Hospice representative Kelli Yaroch, with a free light lunch. June 29 (10–11 a.m.): “Curiosity Cafe: Medicare 101.” Presentation by a Humana representative, with a free light lunch.
★ Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. June 4 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Understanding Caregiver Stress.” With a St. Croix Hospice representative. June 18 (11:30–12:30 p.m.): “Beat the Heat.” Presentation by Visiting Angels. June 24 (10 a.m.): “Prediabetes & Diabetes.” With endocrinologist Xin He. June 25 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Aging in Place.” Presentation by LifeChoices.
★ Activities: 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, [email protected]. 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. Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person). Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–2:30 online). Tai Chi (Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom). Una Tertulia (June 2 & 16, 3–5 p.m. in person). Fluent Spanish conversation.
★ “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. June 25 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Acupuncture for Older Individuals.” With U-M geriatric doctor Neil Nixdorff. June 3 (1:30–3:30 p.m.): “Identifying and Avoiding Scams.” Prevent, build barriers, and take appropriate action.