Hobbies & Games

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....

(734) 224-8519 Rock 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. hgardner76@yahoo.com,...

P.O. Box 1465, AA, 48106 Group 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. info@aabg.org, 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) 994-0084 Players of all abilities welcome. Game sets are available. Wed. 5-8 p.m. at Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. stevel800@mac.com

(734) 780-5788 German language social group meets Thurs. 8 p.m. in a bar, usually Grizzly Peak. All are welcome. Be ready to speak some serious German! a2stammtisch-owner@yahoogroups.com,...

(734) 761-5859 Beginning 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. harwin@umich.edu,...

(734) 995-1818 World’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...

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., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the blue...

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

Dinesh Cyanam (732) 666-3843 Promotes amateur radio. Works with the Red Cross to provide emergency communications, operates an amateur radio station at the Hands-On Museum, supplies radio communications for local events, and...

Eric Gettel (810) 623-2571 4322 S. State For 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) 665-5574 Educational 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. dandjesch@comcast.net

8010 Strawberry Lake Rd. (Dexter Clubhouse), Dexter, MI A 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...

(734) 994-2300 1515 S. Seventh Classes in cooking, languages, games, woodworking, technology, and photography. Quarterly brochures provide fees, times, and dates for classes. See website for more information. aareced.com...