Ann Arbor Senior Center

Join Regency at Bluffs Park for this fun, and festive event! Enjoy snacks, socialize, and pick up information. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free for members; $5 nonmembers. ​

Are you interested in keeping a nature journal? Journaling about nature can be a fun and creative way to spark curiosity and improve your observational skills. Your journal can include writing, drawing, mapping, and listing the details of everyday nature that you notice. Join us for a ‘how-to’ session as we cover the basics and spend some time in nature. We will explore ways to record observations, types of journals and supplies, resources you can use, and styles used by other journalers. Basic supplies will be provided, and participants will create a small take-home journal to use during class. If you are already keeping a nature journal, feel free to bring it. The instructor, Karen Gourlay, is a lifelong outdoor educator with experience teaching both adults and children. She recently retired from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as coordinator for the State Park Explorer Program, and worked previously as a Park Interpreter conducting programs about nature and agriculture. Offered in partnership with The City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge. 

In this 2-hour workshop presented by Washtenaw Community College designed specifically for seniors, participants will explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn essential skills to stay safe in today’s digital landscape. Through real-life examples, practical demonstrations, and tips, attendees will gain a better understanding of how AI impacts their daily lives—from voice assistants to personalized recommendations—and how to protect themselves from online threats like scams and phishing. Whether you're curious about smart devices or concerned about cybersecurity, this class offers a friendly, supportive environment to build confidence and digital awareness. No prior tech experience required! Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

Join our friend Skye from University Senior Living for this exciting game! This is a class for a fun, low-impact workout that’s perfect for all ages! This heart-healthy activity uses a lightweight balloon for a playful, easy-on-the-joints game that boosts coordination, balance, and cardiovascular health. Whether you're a fitness pro or young at heart, it’s a great way to stay active, social, and energized! Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

Stay up to date with an AARP Smart DriverTEK workshop. Smart DriverTEK is a 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Learn all about what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

Offered by AsKevin. Cybercrime is a multibillion dollar industry that has touched everyone. Come learn who these bad actors are, how they operate, and how to protect yourself. James Giordani received his MSW from the University of Michigan with a focus on enhancing the quality of life and independence of seniors through technology. He has been teaching tech skills and providing in-home tech support tailored to older adults for over 8 years. James breaks down the confusing world of technology into clear, understandable, and interesting presentations whether you're a tech novice or a tech master. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

Movement for Joy is a fluid body practice which incorporates meditation, the Brain Dance, balancing and play. We breathe, move the toxins, and find new and playful pathways in the body. Your spirit is enlivened by the end of class, and you're bound to feel a newness in the body from shifting stagnant energy. The benefits of this practice can be felt by everyone - all levels of mobility welcome. Most importantly this class is fun! Class is led by Kari Becker. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

This travelogue describes visits in January, 2010, to several places on Saline resident George Jabol’s bucket list. The trip also fulfilled his wish to take his sister to somewhere other than Las Vegas, which was almost the only vacation destination she had ever traveled to. We started by staying several nights at San Diego’s venerable and reputedly haunted Hotel Del Coronado, the location where major parts of the movie Some Like It Hot was filmed. We spent time at San Diego’s awesome Balboa Park, visiting its museums and gardens and famous zoo. Then we boarded our cruise ship for a weeklong exploration of the western coast of Mexico. The first port we visited was Mazatlan, a popular fishing and vacation resort, where we saw a diver leap 40 feet into the ocean. At Puerto Vallarta we toured a large tequila factory, where we got to taste free samples. At our third and final port, Cabo San Lucas, we climbed aboard an authentic tall sailing ship to go on a scenic, though unsuccessful, search for whales. Please join us as we move the bucket forward by visiting these amazing travel destinations. Open to all ages 18+. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.

Instructional bridge classes are directed by Ray Gentz and are open to all ages. Each class requires its own registration. Call to register. For more information, contact the instructor Ray Gentz at ray62856@gmail.com. Open to all ages 18+.​ Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Cost of each course is: $130, members; $156 nonmembers (drop-in option: members, $15; nonmembers, $17). ​

Bridge for Beginners - Part I

Tuesdays through Dec. 16, 1-3 p.m. (No class Nov. 4; 13-week course). A beginning course focusing on basic aspects of bridge featuring bidding using the Standard American system taught in the required text “Bidding in the 21st Century” by Audrey Grant. Also included are sections on scoring, defense and more. Each class consists of 90 minutes of presentation including a brief break. The last 30 minutes will be for students to play pre-dealt hands that deal with the material from the lecture. Come and learn this fun yet challenging game! Open to all ages. Instructed by Ray Gentz. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250. 

Bridge Play of the Hand - Part I

Mondays through Dec. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (13-week course). This course focuses on declarer play using methods described in the book “Play of the Hand  in the 21st Century” by Audrey Grant. Chapters 1-3 of the text will be covered. Also covered will be smaller sections on bidding review, defense and more. Each class consists of 75 minutes of presentation. The last 45 minutes will be for students to play hands which will be analyzed with an emphasis on declarer techniques. Open to all ages. Prerequisite: Bridge I or an equivalent class. Instructed by Ray Gentz. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250

Bridge Defense - Part I

Tuesdays through -Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. (No class Nov. 4; 13-week course). Defensive concepts studied in depth using the required text "Defense in the 21st Century" by Audrey Grant. Chapters 1-3 of the text will be covered. Each class will have a 75 minute lecture, a brief break and then the remaining time will be used for playing of hands with analysis especially geared toward defense. Open to all ages. Open to all ages. Pre-requisites: Bridge I and II. Instructed by Ray Gentz. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250.