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....

(734) 224–8519Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, biking, disc golf, rollerblading, volleyball, paintball, skiing and snowboarding, camping, and more. Check website for meetings and activities....

Members use a variety of film cameras to explore wet-plate photography, pinhole photos, or other methods such as combining film and scanning. Annual photo exhibit. See website for meetings and locations. [email protected],...

P.O. Box 1465, AA, 48106Group holds discussions and presentations about beekeeping. Regular meetings 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Attend a meeting for free but membership requires annual...

Education about and appreciation of home-brewed beers, meads, and ciders. Meets 2nd Fri., 7:30 p.m. 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, however, players should have basic bidding and play knowledge and commit to playing the entire...

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

French language social group for those who speak French and have lived in or visited a French-speaking country. All proficiency levels welcome. Meets Wed. 7-9 p.m. at various locations around Ann Arbor. Attends French concerts,...

Monthly meetings, lectures, and workshops on performing magic. Open to all ages. Visitors welcome. Meets 2nd Wed. 7 p.m., Senate Coney Island, 34359 Plymouth. Contact for dues information. aamagic.org

Steve Lawrence, (734) 994–0084Players of all abilities welcome. Game sets are available. Wed. 5-8 p.m. at Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. [email protected]

(734) 780–5788German language social group meets Thurs. 8 p.m. in a bar, usually Grizzly Peak. All are welcome. Be ready to speak some serious German! [email protected],...

(734) 761–5859Beginning and experienced stamp collectors meet Jan. 2nd Mon., Feb.-Oct. 3rd Mon., Nov. 1st Mon., Salvation Army Citadel, 100 Arbana. Visitors welcome. Dues $5, families $7. [email protected],...

Clark Charnetski (734) 761–3814 • Steve Kindschy (517) 349–9163Train lovers show slides and photographs and watch trains in action. Meets Jan.–May & Sept.–Nov., 3rd Fri. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the blue...

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

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

Edward Vielmetti, (734) 330–2465 Promotes amateur radio in Washtenaw County. Offers a wide variety of amateur radio activities, including amateur radio license classes and testing/radio communications for local events. Meets 3rd...

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. Monthly...

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]

8010 Strawberry Lake Rd. (Dexter Clubhouse), DexterA co-operative club dedicated to the pleasure and fellowship of small-boat sailing. The all-volunteer club offers sailing, racing, windsurfing, paddle-craft, swimming, and...

Science fiction and fantasy fans host meetings, parties, events, and annual ConFusion convention every Jan. stilyagi.org