Saline – Groups & Clubs
American Truck Historical Society (Southeastern Michigan [SEMI] Chapter)
John Dresden III, (248) 752–3830
Free meetings feature a speaker and discussion with antique truck owners about finding parts in the area, the history of trucking, and local historical events. Meets Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov., 3rd Tues. 7 p.m., usually at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd.). National dues $55 (includes six issues of Wheels of Time), additional $15 for chapter. johndresden@att.net, aths.org
Freemasons Saline Masonic Lodge #133
109 W. Michigan Ave. (Saline Masonic Temple) • (734) 335–8762
Fraternal organization participating in scholarships, local charities, and community service projects. Meets 1st Tues.; dinner at 6:45 p.m., business meeting at 7:30 p.m. saline133.masons@gmail.com, salinemasons.org
Friends of the Saline District Library
555 N. Maple (Saline District Library) • (734) 994–0625
All-volunteer organization supports and promotes the library’s mission and programs. Operates the library’s Corner Book Shop. Board meeting 1st Thurs. 6:30 p.m. salibfriends@gmail.com, salinelibrary.org/about/friends
Friends of the Saline River
PO Box 432, Saline 48176
Manages the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve and holds Saline River volunteer cleanup events. info@salineriverpreserve.com, salineriverpreserve.com
Kiwanis Club
3702 Hedgerow Dr., Saline 48176 (mailing) • (734) 395–1268
Supports efforts to improve the lives of children. Provides dictionaries to Saline School District 3rd graders and scholarships to high school seniors. Meets 1st Mon. 6 p.m. at the Saline American Legion Hall (320 W. Michigan Ave.) and 3rd Mon. 6 p.m. at Saline Area Social Service (1259 Industrial). Dues $135. kiwanisclubofsaline.com
Knights of Columbus Saline Council #6674
Todd Elekonich, (734) 678–6166
Catholic charity organization. Meets 1st Wed. 8 p.m. (preceded by 7 p.m. Mass), St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (910 Austin). Dues: $40 (new members, first year free). gk6674@mikofc.org, standrewsaline.org/knights-of-columbus
Memory Café
Lori Venable, (734) 945–1707
Social gatherings in dementia-friendly venues that allow people experiencing brain changes and their care partners to gather with others on the journey. Twice monthly; free and open to all. ltvenable@att.net, dfsaline.org/copy-of-events
Order of the Eastern Star
(517) 673–8152
A community-service charitable organization that supports scholarships for college education. Meets monthly (except July & Aug.) 1st Mon. 7:30 p.m. salineoes311@gmail.com, facebook.com/salineoes311
Saline American Legion, Post 322
320 W. Michigan Ave. • (734) 429–7310
Supports veterans and the surrounding community. Raises money for veteran organizations and causes; offers scholarships for Saline High School students; installs/removes U.S. flags; and more. Meets last Thurs. 7 p.m. Sons of the American Legion meet 2nd Mon. 5 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary meets last Mon. 6 p.m. salineamericanlegion@gmail.com, facebook.com/salineamericanlegion
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce
100 E. Michigan Ave., ste. 10 • (734) 429–4494
Business and community events throughout the year. Weekly member and community updates for the Saline area, including surrounding townships. office@salinechamber.org, salinechamber.org
Saline Area Historical Society
PO Box 302, Saline 48176 • (734) 944–0442
Operates the Saline Depot Museum and Rentschler Farm Museum. Meetings open to members and friends. salinehistory2@gmail.com, www.salinehistory.org
Saline Area Lions Club
PO Box 412, Saline 48176
Helps people with sight- and hearing-related issues; supports Saline Area Social Service; offers annual scholarships for Saline High School graduating seniors. Meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack (104 E. Michigan Ave.). Dues $85. salinelions@gmail.com, e-clubhouse.org/sites/saline
Saline Area Senior Center
7190 N. Maple • (734) 429–9274
Serves those age 45+ in Saline and surrounding areas. Programs and services include fitness classes, creative opportunities, special events, travel, educational opportunities, clubs & social groups, and Meals on Wheels. Member rates scaled with age and residency. kenyonm@salineschools.org, salineseniors.org
Saline Cars and Coffee
7025 E. Michigan Ave. (Brewed Awakenings)
Admire other people’s classic cars, hot rods, and exotics, or show off your own. Coffee served. Sat. 7:30–10 a.m., year-round, rain or shine. salinecarsandcoffee@gmail.com, facebook.com/salinecarsandcoffee
Saline Carvers
A warm, welcoming wood-carving group. Meets Wed. 4:30–6 p.m., Saline Area Senior Center (7190 N. Maple). Dues $5. plubahn@aol.com, salinecarversblog.wordpress.com
Saline Community Garden
Woodland Dr. E. (between Woodland Meadows Elementary & Weber-Blaess School) • (734) 401–4020
A gathering place to grow fruits & vegetables. Email to receive a garden application in April. salinecommunityeducation@gmail.com, salineschools.org (search for Community Garden)
Saline Main Street
109 W. Michigan Ave. • (734) 717–7406
Nonprofit whose mission is to bring vibrancy to downtown Saline by supporting small business, dining, events, entertainment, innovation, and the arts. salinemainstreet.org
Saline Music Boosters
PO Box 313, Saline 48176
Nonprofit promoting enthusiastic interest in Saline Area Schools’ band, orchestra and choir programs from grades 5–12. salinemusicboosters20@gmail.com, saltmusicboosters.org/about
Saline Rotary Club
PO Box 121, Saline 48176 • Club administrator Jill Durnen, (734) 429–5491
Service club helps with the Saline Community Fair, raises money to take local children Christmas shopping, provides scholarships for Saline High School seniors, and more. Dues $280, plus $15 lunch at meetings. Meets Thursdays at noon at American Legion Post 622 (320 W. Michigan Ave.). salinerotary.org
Saline Stone & Thistle Garden Club
Programs about gardening, community garden maintenance, member workshops, summer field trips and social events, roadside cleanups, and community outreach. Annual plant sale in May. Meets at 6:45 p.m. 3rd Mon. Sept.–May at Pittsfield Twp. Morris Hall (6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor). Dues $20. stoneandthistlegardenclub@gmail.com, salinegardenclub.com
Saline-Brecon Friendship Guild
Jim Roth, (734) 429–4063
A social club that hosts guests from sister city Brecon, Wales, and raises funds for Brecon’s official visits every five years. Meets quarterly. salinesistercities.org/brecon
Saline-Lindenberg Sister Cities
100 N. Harris • Linda TerHaar, (734) 395–9328
A social club interested in Saline’s German heritage. Hosts guests from sister city Lindenberg, Germany, and supports high school student exchanges. Traditional German Stammtisch gathering every 3rd Tues. 6 p.m. at Brecon Grille (101 W. Michigan Ave., ste. 1324). Participates in the downtown Saline Oktoberfest. Dues $25, lifetime membership $250. saline.lindenberg@gmail.com, salinesistercities.org
Spur of the Moment Horse Club
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd.
Judged amateur riding events featuring kids and adults riding English, western, ranch rail, trail, and halter styles. Concessions. admin@spurhorseshows.org, spurhorseshows.org
Tri-County Sportsmen’s League
8640 Moon • (734) 429–9561
Multiple shooting ranges on 57 acres, including action, archery, rifle & pistol, and trap. NRA, basic shooting, personal protection, and hunter education classes. Many activities open to the public, including pistol & rifle matches. membership@tcsl.org, tcsl.org
