Seniors

Seniors

November 2026

★ Free

Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center. 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for most activities by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250. Movement for Joy (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free. Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free. Trivia (Nov. 5 & 19, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free. Senior Mall Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m., except Nov. 27). 1-mile walks around Briarwood Mall. $2; members, free. The Weekly Mingle (Fri. noon–1:30 p.m.). Prompted conversation to meet new people. Bring your own lunch if you like; coffee and tea provided.  

Talks & Events: Ann Arbor Senior Center. 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250. Nov. 2 (10 a.m.–noon): “Cybersecurity & AI.” A chance to build digital awareness and online safety skills. Free. Nov. 4 (noon–1 p.m.): “Understanding Veteran’s Benefits.” Presentation by Visiting Angels representatives, with a free light lunch. Nov. 5 (10–11 a.m.): “Beeswax Rolled Candles.” Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 5 (1:30–4:30 p.m.): “Watercolor Waterfowl.” All invited to paint migrating ducks with artist Sara Daneshvar. Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 5 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Hawaii.” Slideshow and talk. Nov. 6 (11 a.m.–noon): “Feel Good Book Club.” Discussion of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures. Nov. 9 (10–11 a.m.): “Understanding Grief.” Presentation by Open Arms Hospice representatives, with a free light brunch. Nov. 12 (10–11 a.m.): “Uber & Ridesharing Apps.” AsKevin representatives demonstrate how to use ridesharing apps. Nov. 12 (1:30–4:30 p.m.): “Fall-themed Fabric Painting.” Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 16 (10–11 a.m.): “Being Dementia Friendly.” With Dementia Friendly Services representatives and a free light brunch. Nov. 18 (noon–1 p.m.): “Petals & Pumpkins Flower Arranging.” All invited to create fall bouquets. Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 19 (10–10:30 a.m.): “Soap Pouring.” The chance to make gift soap bars. Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 19 (5–7 p.m.): “Wild Winter Wreaths.” A short collection walk followed by crafting. Materials provided. $5 (members, $3). Nov. 23 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Identifying and Avoiding Scams.” Presentation by Bank of Ann Arbor representatives, with a free light brunch. Nov. 24 (noon–1 p.m.): “Jar Candles.” The chance to make gifts. Materials provided. $12 (members, $10). Nov. 30 (10–11 a.m.): “Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants.” Presentation by Cochlear representatives, with a free light brunch. Nov. 30 (1–4 p.m.): “Wycinanki: Polish Paper Cutting.” The chance to try this traditional art. Materials provided. $5 (members, $3). 

Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free unless noted. Preregistration & $10/year ($5 for residents) membership required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Nov. 4 (6–8 p.m.): “Soy Candle Making.” Materials provided. $65 (residents, $60). Nov. 12 (11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.): “Veterans Luncheon.” Sponsored by Visiting Angels. Free. Nov. 10 or 17 (1–1:45 p.m.): “Tech Made Easy.” Help from U-M students. 

★ Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, [email protected], michmed.org/tswp. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom). Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom). Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m. in person). Meditation Drop-in (Tues. 10 a.m.–noon via Zoom). Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person). Call if interested. Chinese Mah-jongg (Wed. 1–4 p.m. & Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person). Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom). Una Tertulia (Nov. 3 & 17, 3:15–5 p.m. in person). Fluent Spanish conversation. LGBTQ+ Sip & Chat (Nov. 11 & 25, noon–2 p.m. in person). 

★ Healthy Living Presentations: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 998–9353, [email protected], or michmed.org/tswp. Nov. 11 (10–11:30 a.m.): “How to Make Aging in Place a Reality.” With LifeChoices representative Julie Craft. Nov. 12 (10–11:30 a.m.): “From Numbness to Nodules: Increasing Awareness of Common Hand Problems.” With U-M professor of surgery Rachel Hooper. Nov. 19 (2–3 p.m.): “Cooking Demonstration.” Stir fry, dumplings, and rice with Atria Park representatives.