Hobbies & Games

John Dresden III, (248) 752–3830Free 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....

PO Box 1465, AA 48106Holds discussions and presentations about beekeeping. Regular meetings 2nd Tues. 6:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Rd.). Attend a meeting for free; membership $20/year ($15 student, $25...

Education about and appreciation of home-brewed beers, meads, and ciders. Meets 2nd Fri., 7:30 p.m, except July. Dues $20. [email protected], aabg.org

Ray Gentz, (734) 769–3994 (home), (734) 657–0549 (cell)Affiliated with American Contract Bridge League. All skill levels welcome, but players should have basic bidding/play knowledge and commit to playing the entire session (24...

Members choose selections from Peter Boxall’s 1,001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. Meets 3 p.m. 2nd or 3rd Sun. at Schuler’s Books (2513 Jackson Ave., Westgate shopping center). All welcome to join....

French language social group. Meets Wed. 7–9 p.m. (via Zoom) and every other week in person at various locations around Ann Arbor. Everyone, from beginners to native French speakers, is welcome. Conversations are about anything...

Steve Lawrence, (734) 994–0084Players of all abilities welcome. Game sets available. Tues. 5–9 p.m. at Corner Brewery (720 Norris, Ypsi). [email protected], meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup

(734) 761–5859Beginning and experienced stamp collectors meet 3rd Mon. Jan.–Oct. and 1st Mon. in Nov., Westminster Presbyterian Church (1500 Scio Church Rd.). Annual show 1st weekend of Nov., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. (4800 E...

(734) 995–1818.World’s second-largest chapter of an international wine and food appreciation society. Membership includes 18 annual wine tastings and dinners; conventions, tours, and cruises; and subscriptions to American Wine...

Clark Charnetski (734) 761–3814, Steve Kindschy (517) 349–9163 Train lovers show slides and photographs and watch trains in action. Meets Jan.–May & Sept.–Nov., 3rd Fri. 7:30 p.m. [email protected]

(734) 995–1818A wine and food buyer’s club with events every other month. Dues $6 for electronic bimonthly newsletter, $12 for print. [email protected], villagecorner.com

Edward Vielmetti, (734) 330–2465Promotes amateur radio in Washtenaw County with amateur radio license classes and testing/radio communications for local events. Meets 3rd Tues. Visitors welcome. Dues $20. [email protected],...

4322 S. State • Eric Gettel, (810) 623–2571For those interested in flying, building, and/or preserving aircraft for education and recreation. Restores and maintains Ann Arbor’s historic terminal building on State Rd. Funds...

Jan Esch, (734) 665–5574Educational and recreational activities for all ages. Meets Sept.–May, 1st Thurs. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church (900 S. Seventh). Dues $15–$20. [email protected]

Holds pinball tournaments for International Flipper Association points and other prizes every other Sun., 5 p.m. Pinball Pete’s (1214 South University; ask for Ryan at the glass desk). $1 per game. [email protected],...

Recreates the Middle Ages and Renaissance (focusing on pre-17th century) with classes, demonstrations, and hands-on arts & crafts activities, including sewing, metal arts, and painting. Hosts St. Cecilia at the Tower each...

International nonprofit organization empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Guests welcome at meetings. See online directory for locations and meeting times of local clubs.

Events hotline: (734) 975–3248Free open house twice per month at the Peach Mountain Observatory (Stinchfield Woods, Dexter) on Sat. nights before and after the new moon (weather permitting, Mar.–Nov.). Guests learn about...