Calendar of Events
Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation - Week of April 5, 2021
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"Noontime Exercise" U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. All ages invited to follow basic prerecorded movements. No equipment necessary. Tai Chi (noon-12:30 p.m.) and "Walking off the Pounds," walking in place (12:30-1 p.m.).
Various times, for online meeting URL email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353. Free.
"Ann Arbor Group Runs": Running Fit.
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Every Mon. & Sat. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 3-8 mile run along varying routes from different Running Fit locations. Also, a speed-training session (every Tues. 6 p.m., 5700 Jackson Rd.). Snacks. Rain, snow, or shine.
6 p.m. (Mon.), 123 E. Liberty & 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd; call for holiday hours. Free. 769-5016 (Mon.), 929-9022 (Tues., Thurs. & Jackson Rd, Sat. run). [map]
"Purposeful Movement": Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Rec. & Ed.
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Learning from the Heart founder Katy Held leads a series of movements that help reduce stress and enhance brain function.
For URL see aaRecEdOnline.com. Free. 994-2300.
"Mind Matters": Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Every Wed. AASC rec supervisor Brittany Ruthven leads various mental exercises. No experience necessary.
Online at bit.ly
"Noontime Exercise" U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. All ages invited to follow basic prerecorded movements. No equipment necessary. Tai Chi (noon-12:30 p.m.) and "Walking off the Pounds," walking in place (12:30-1 p.m.).
Various times, for online meeting URL email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353. Free.
Comhaltas.
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Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered.
For URL email Contact@DetroitIrishMusic.org. Free. Facebook.com
"Noontime Exercise" U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. All ages invited to follow basic prerecorded movements. No equipment necessary. Tai Chi (noon-12:30 p.m.) and "Walking off the Pounds," walking in place (12:30-1 p.m.).
Various times, for online meeting URL email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353. Free.
"Ann Arbor Group Runs": Running Fit.
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Every Mon. & Sat. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 3-8 mile run along varying routes from different Running Fit locations. Also, a speed-training session (every Tues. 6 p.m., 5700 Jackson Rd.). Snacks. Rain, snow, or shine.
6 p.m. (Mon.), 123 E. Liberty & 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd; call for holiday hours. Free. 769-5016 (Mon.), 929-9022 (Tues., Thurs. & Jackson Rd, Sat. run). [map]
"Groove": Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Rec. & Ed.
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Local psychologist Hsiao-Wen Lo leads an hour-long program for adults that combines music with simple movements. Suitable for age 14 & up.
For URL see aaRecEdOnline.com. Free. 994-2300.
"Family Nature Adventures: Stewardship": Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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Families invited to compete in a scavenger hunt throughout the woods that involves searching for invasive species. Also, from 1-4 p.m., all invited to help remove invasive species from the preserve (to register, email carlislec@washtenaw.org). Social distancing and masks required.
Baker Woods Preserve, 11914 Trinkle Rd., Dexter. Free, but preregistration required at parksonline@ewashtenaw.org. carlislec@washtenaw.org, severances@washtenaw.org. [map]
"Creature Encounters": The Creature Conservancy.
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off animals native to the African continent, including Tulip the kangaroo, dingoes, blue tongued skink, and a bearded dragon. Guests invited to view other animals on display, including an albino alligator, and binturongs. Masks required.
Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $10 (kids ages 2-12, $8; age 2 & under, free) in advance only at TheCreatureConservancy.org (capacity limited). 929-9324. [map]
"Timberdoodle Tumble": Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring leads a hike to look for the American woodcock (aka timberdoodle), known for zig-zagging courtship flights. Wear waterproof boots. Social distancing and masks required.
Leonard Preserve, meet at the dead end of Union St. north off Main west of M-52, Manchester. Free, but preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org. 971-6337.
H.A.C. Ultimate.
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Every Sun. All invited to join a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave.
11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. 846-9418, hac-UltimateList@GoogleGroups.com.
Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
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Apr. 11, 17, 18, 22, 24, & 25. All invited to help remove invasive plants in city parks. Wear a mask, long pants, closed-toe shoes, & work gloves, and maintain a 6-foot distance from others at all times; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. All minors should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Apr. 11 (1-4 p.m.): Folkstone Park.
Apr. 17 (9 a.m.-noon): Berkshire Creek Nature Area.
Apr. 18 (9 a.m.-noon): Lakewood Nature Area.
Apr. 22 (1-3 p.m.): Celebrate Earth Day at Furstenberg Nature Area.
Apr. 24 (various times): Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon), Bluffs Nature Area (9 a.m.-noon), and Sunset Brooks Nature Area (1-4 p.m.).
Apr. 25 (1-5 p.m.): Celebrate Global Youth Service Day at Marshall Nature Area.
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Various locations. Free, but preregistration required at Secure.Rec1.com
"Creature Encounters": The Creature Conservancy.
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off animals native to the African continent, including Tulip the kangaroo, dingoes, blue tongued skink, and a bearded dragon. Guests invited to view other animals on display, including an albino alligator, and binturongs. Masks required.
Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $10 (kids ages 2-12, $8; age 2 & under, free) in advance only at TheCreatureConservancy.org (capacity limited). 929-9324. [map]
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