734.794.6250Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
About the Facility
The Ann Arbor Senior Center offers a range of programs, services and social activities to empower and engage older adults in healthy and meaningful ways. Our goal is to provide programs and services that promote fitness and activity, reduce the risk of adverse health events, and provide recreational and cultural activities that can improve physical stamina and maintain cognitive functioning. We strive to make healthy activities fun while providing access to wellness information and support for older people and their families. We are proud to be a part of this community and we would be honored to have you join us. Programs and services for all ages are offered at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, and also in Burns Park.
734.794.6250
1320 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Brittany Patton,
Director
BPatton@a2gov.org
Madelyn Ernst
Assistant Director
Terry Morris,
Assistant Director
Elisabeth Lowe,
Program Coordinator
Connect with Us
Membership
Memberships are annual and start the day you sign up (it does not follow the calendar year). The cost of membership is $25 per individual; $35 per family (two adults). No-cost memberships are available to income eligible families that apply for the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program. Click here to become a member today!
Rent the Senior Center
Our space is the perfect place to connect with your community: convenient, accessible and available for rent! The Ann Arbor Senior Center offers a variety of amenities for your family celebration, club meetings and public classes. For additional information or to setup a time to view the facility, please call 734.794.6250 or click here.
Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Rentals available evenings and weekends
Community Resources
Senior Center staff are available via phone to help find local resources for older adults. We can help you with a variety of topics including home health care, food assistance, home repairs and maintenance, transportation, assistance for veterans, medicare/medicaid help, housing information and more. Give us a call at 734.794.6250 and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
Upcoming Events
Travels With George: The Soul of Southeast Asia
Thursday, March 12, 1:30-4 p.m.
Join Rachael Lawrence-Lupton, music therapist and owner of Gentle Care Music Therapy to explore how music impacts the aging brain—supporting memory, mood, connection, and overall quality of life for older adults. We’ll look at the neuroscience behind music’s effects, basic music therapy interventions that are utilized with older adults, and share practical, accessible ways caregivers, families, and individuals can intentionally use music in everyday settings. The goal is to empower anyone working with seniors to use music thoughtfully, even outside of formal music therapy. Light brunch provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Mind Matters – Fun Brain Games with Students from the AFA U-M Chapter!
Friday, March 20, 1-2 p.m.
Join us for this special Mind Matters session that will be hosted in person by representatives from the Alzheimer’s foundation of America at the University of Michigan. The AFA organization is dedicated to promoting brain health and wellness, raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, and encouraging proactive approaches to brain care. Join us for engaging and fun brain exercises to keep your brain young and strong! Friends are encouraged! Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Workshop: Make Your Own Bird Feeder!
Thursday, March 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
Get to know our local winter birds and help feed them until spring begins. We will make pinecone bird feeders with seeds and peanut butter, and cookie cutter bird feeders with gelatin. Not for those with a peanut allergy. All materials provided, no experience needed. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Cost is $5.
Tech Talks: AI and the Future
Friday, March 27, 11 a.m.-noon.
Is AI really that big of a deal? Why does our tech keep changing, where is it going, and how will it affect seniors? Come find out! Hosted by AsKevin and James Giordani, MSW 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. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Brunch & Learn
Join us Monday's for a new hands-on learning experience! Workshops provide an opportunity for members to learn from specialists in our community. Each week we invite a different local organization to come and share a presentation about their expertise and new ways to become involved in the community. A light lunch will be provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Free of charge.
Brunch & Learn: Spring Into Wellness
Monday, April 13, 10-11 a.m.
Hosted by Visiting Angels! As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your health and wellness habits. In this presentation, we’ll explore simple ways to stay active, eat well, and support your overall well-being this spring. From practical tips on hydration and movement to boosting mood and energy, this session is designed to help you feel your best. Participants will walk away with easy, everyday strategies to make healthy living enjoyable all season long. Light brunch provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Brunch & Learn: Legacy Projects 101
Monday, April 27, 10-11 a.m.
Join Jenny Turner, End of Life Doula (EOLD) and co-founder of Evergreen End of Life Care Foundation of Michigan to learn what a legacy project is, see ideas and examples, and get started on your own project or a project for a loved one. Please note, this workshop was offered in February, if you were enrolled in that session, please allow others to sign up for this one as it covers the same material. Light brunch provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Lunch & Learn
Join us every Wednesday for a new hands-on learning experience! Workshops provide an opportunity for members to learn from specialists in our community. Each week we invite a different local organization to come and share a presentation about their expertise and new ways to become involved in the community. A light lunch will be provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Free of charge.
Lunch & Learn: Aging at Home with Dignity: The Misunderstood Value of Hospice
Wednesday, March 18, Noon-1 p.m.
Join our host Hallmark Homecare! Hospice is one of the most misunderstood — and underused — benefits available to seniors. Many people believe it’s only for the final days of life, but hospice can bring meaningful support, comfort-focused care, equipment, supplies, and professional oversight into the home much earlier, often at no cost under Medicare. Light lunch provided. Please be aware that there are two of these sessions being offered, so please only register for one so that others can participate. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Lunch & Learn: American House and Brightstar Home Care
Wednesday, March 25, noon-1 p.m.
Join American House and Brightstar Home Care for this educational talk. Get to know who they are and ask questions. Light lunch provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Wednesday, April 29, 12-1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29, 12-1 p.m.
Join Cross Country Mortgage and LIVGreat Real Estate for this informative and fun event! Light lunch provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Monthly Senior Support Programs
Senior Support Consultations
The Second Wednesday of Every Month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m.
A Care Manager is a senior resources expert that can assist clients with: Discharging from the hospital, starting, or stabilizing caregiving structure in the home, remaining independent at home, choosing, and preparing to move to a senior community, creating medical stability or a new diagnosis roadmap, and support, education, and future planning. Together with Care Management by Natalie we can help find your right path through the aging process. Click here to learn more. Sign up for a free 1-hour initial consultation, free of charge. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Preregistration required, click links below to sign up online. Call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
April 8: 9:30-10:30 a.m.May 13: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Weekly Activities
Movement for Joy
Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
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.
Mind Matters
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for fun brain exercises that are designed to keep your brain young, strong, agile and adaptable. No experience necessary – just bring a pen, paper and an open mind! Join Zoom Meeting URL by clicking here. Meeting ID: 947 2633 1603 Passcode: 739714. Questions? Contact 734.794.6250. Free for members; $2 nonmembers.
Trivia Over Zoom!
Wednesdays, March 18, April 1 and 15, 1-2 p.m.
Join us twice a month for an educational trivia game! Invite your friends, grandchildren and neighbors to log in and play with you or be placed on a team with others. We will keep a tally of winners and at the end, will have prizes that you can pick-up. Join Zoom Meeting URL by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 979 1239 9740 Passcode: 194912. Questions? Call 734.794.6250. Free for members; $2 nonmembers. Click here to register for the 2026 Trivia roster to receive communication about news or cancellations.
Scrabble
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
What has 100 tiles, 225 squares, a multi-colored board and millions of fans of all ages, backgrounds, and locales? Calling all Scrabble lovers! Easy to teach, easy to learn and fun to play: this group is for people who like a little friendly competition and riotous conversation. All experience levels are welcome, so if you like the occasional game of Scrabble, then join us! Friends encouraged. Open to all ages 18+. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Call 734.794.6250. Free for members; $2 for nonmembers.
Bluegrass Jam
Wednesdays, March 11 and 25, April 8 and 22, 7-9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
The A2 Bluegrass participants, from expert to novice, come from all over southeast Michigan to have fun with bluegrass jamming and singing. We draw a wide variety of musical Instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, standup and electronic bass, mandolin, dobro and harmonica. Open to all ages; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the Bluegrass website for more information. If there is inclement weather, the jam will be cancelled (check a2gov.org/senior for closing updates). Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Call 734.794.6250. Cost is $5.
Senior Mall Walks
Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a weekly one-mile loop around the mall! Meet staff from the Ann Arbor Senior Center at Briarwood Mall, near the Panda Express entrance (between JCPenney and Macy’s) and walk together indoors. Preregistration required. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250. Free for members; $2 per walk for nonmembers.
Artist Exhibits
Artist Exhibit! Brian Taylor
On display Jan.-March 2026
Come enjoy the remarkable work of Brian Taylor who shares a compilation of mixed media - watercolors, acrylics and pastels; also using cinnamon, corn starch, walnut sludge, plaster of Paris, or salt. For Brian, the enjoyment of art comes from being able to share it with others. Brian tends to create a less linear, more holistic view of reality. He shares, “I enjoy making paintings that are ambiguous, that evoke associations for the viewer or create a type of mood”. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Bridge: Games and Classes
ACBL Sanctioned Games
Thursdays, 12-3:30 p.m.
Join us for sanctioned bridge at the Ann Arbor Senior Center with director, Matt Evett! No partner? No problem! Arrive by 11:30 a.m. and tell the director. Open to all ages 18+. More information can be found at annarborbridge.com. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Call 734.794.6250. Cost is $8, members; $9, nonmembers.
Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Games
Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Directed by Ray Gentz, attracts players of all ages with varied levels of expertise including life masters to beginners. Open to all ages 18+. To check results, visit burns.bridgeclubs.org. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Call 734.794.6250. Cost is $3, members; $5, nonmembers.
Winter Instructional Bridge
Instructional bridge classes are directed by Ray Gentz. Each class requires its own registration and runs 13-weeks. Call to register. For more information, contact the instructor Ray 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 II
Tuesdays through April 7, 1-3 p.m. This class will cover chapters 6-9 of the required text “Bidding in the 21st Century” by Audrey Grant. The first 60 minutes will be for lecture followed by a 5 minute break which will be followed by 25 minutes more of lecture. The last 30 minutes will be for play of hands. This is a great review class for others who may want a good review of overcalls, takeout doubles and Stayman. The class is for anyone who has taken Bridge for Beginners Part I. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250.
Bridge II Play of the Hand - Part II
Monday through April 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This class is designed for advanced beginners and low intermediate players who wish to improve declarer skills and will cover chapters 4-6 of the text. The main part of the course deals with play of the hand as declarer. Other parts include bidding reviews, defense, and more. The class will run with lecture for the first 75 minutes followed by play practice for the remaining time. The required text is “Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” by Audrey Grant. Open to all ages. Prerequisite: Bridge I or equivalent class. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250.
Bridge Defense: Part II
Tuesdays through April 7, 10 a.m.-noon. This class is designed for beginners and low intermediate players who wish to improve their defensive play. Class consists of the first 75 minutes of lecture followed by play practice for the remaining 45 minutes. Hands will be analyzed after completion to review the bidding, play and defense. We will study chapters 4-6 of the required text "Defense in the 21st Century" by Audrey Grant. It is recommended students have some type of previous bidding class or experience. Click here to register or call 734.794.6250.
Senior Focused Classes: Wellness and Enrichment
WCC Senior Focus Classes: Winter 2026
Senior Focus classes are offered in partnership with Washtenaw Community College for adults 65+ and are free of charge. The winter/spring class schedule is available below. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Please read carefully: Registrations will not be taken prior to 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Starting at 9 a.m. there are 3 ways you can register for classes:
- Online: follow the link in the class description and register online.
- Call the center at 734.794.6250
- Register in person at the center.
Please note, emails and voicemails regarding registration will not be processed as timely as phone calls or in person registrations. If you wish to secure a spot, please use one of the three options listed above. Leaving a voicemail or sending an email does not guarantee a spot. If you’d like a tutorial on how to sign up for classes online, click here.
Tai Chi: All Levels
Tuesdays through March 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This free Yang style Tai Chi class combines Qigong, body movement and martial art with Qi (energy) circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. This class helps improve focus, physical/mental balance and overall health. Trainer is Karla Groesbeck. Class is open to all abilities. Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Line Dancing for Seniors (Class is full)
Tuesdays through March 17, noon-1 p.m. A line dance is a choreographed dance where everyone dances a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines. This class provides low impact exercise and socializing. Open to all abilities. Instructed by Deliena Grantham. Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Watercolors: Color My World (Class is Full)
Tuesdays, Jan. 27 - March 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join this mindful community of painters for artistic inspiration, painting demos, art history, lively discussion and fun. We will explore color during these grayer winter days. Learn how to mix magical greens, robust reds, and more in still lifes, landscapes, and more. Discover some new colors, too. Stretch your artistic skills and your imagination. Welcome all skill levels. Participants will be required to provide their own materials. Trainer is Debra Golden. Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Intermediate Tai Chi
Wednesdays through March 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This free Yang style Tai Chi class combines martial arts movements with Qi (energy) circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. This class helps improve balance, overall health and power. It is suitable for intermediate level Tai Chi students who have taken the Beginner class. Trainer is Karla Groesbeck. Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Senior Focus Yoga (Class is full)
Wednesdays through March 18, 2-3 p.m. All are welcome! This gentle, fun Senior Yoga Focus practice invites folks of various mobility levels and experience. The class is led by Tammy Foote OTR/CYT and includes modifications for safe transitions in/out of yoga postures. Motor planning and fall prevention awareness is woven throughout the class to help improve mobility. Explore yoga postures in seated, mid plane, and standing positions with or without chair support. We finish the practice with seated and reclined postures on the floor (or folks can remain seated), closing with peaceful savasana. Enjoy the benefits of improved alignment, balance, strength, flexibility, and breath awareness through the ancient practice of Yoga. The use of props; chair, straps, or yoga blocks to support your practice is welcome. Students may use the mats at the Senior Center or bring your own. Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Fiber Arts (Class is full)
Fridays through April 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, and hand-sew? Then this is the perfect class to get personalized help with starting one, or many, new hobbies! Each class will begin with group and individual demonstrations, then will allow for time to practice, make mistakes and get back on track with help from the trainer. Each week we'll focus on a new skill. Students are expected to supply their own materials based off of the suggested list of items. Click here. Please contact bpatton@a2gov.org if you have a membership through our scholarship program, we can provide assistance gathering materials for you. Preregistration required. Click here or call 734.794.6250.
Strength and Conditioning for Seniors (Class is Full)
Fridays through March 27, 1-2 p.m. (No class March 6). Join our fun and welcoming no-judgment Senior Strength and Conditioning class with Michele Williams, a fitness professional with over 20 years of experience! This class is designed to improve your strength, cardio, flexibility, mobility, and balance. Move at your own pace in a supportive environment. Please wear fitness shoes and bring a towel, water bottle, and light weights. Let’s stay active and strong together! Preregistration required. Click here to register.
Events & Rentals
Planning an event? Rent the Ann Arbor Senior Center in the charming neighborhood of Burns Park! The facility is the perfect venue to host your next baby shower; birthday, graduation, or retirement party; reception; work retreat; public meeting or class; and much more! The center is equipped with multiple rooms, ample onsite parking, a kitchen with space for food storage and preparation, air conditioning, balloon frames and inflating tools, LCD projector, tables, chairs, sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, access to the park and playground, and two 50" flat screen televisions (stream a football game or movie for the kids!). Click here for information about pricing. Click the arrows to the images below to see more photos of the facility! To make a reservation or check availability, call 734.794.6250.
Tax Support & Community Resources
2026 Tax Support Resources
- Click here to visit tax resources on Senior Resource Connect.
- Click here for a printable version.
Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County
- A “go to” place for a comprehensive senior resources including a list of phone numbers of the services seniors need. No religious affiliation necessary.
- Providing expertise, compassion and personalized support through the aging experience. No religious affiliation necessary.
AgeWays: Nonprofit Senior Services
- Helping people to age in the ways they choose. Call 800-852-7795 to learn about services, resources and classes for older adults and family caregivers.
- Medicare/Medicaid Questions: AgeWays can help: Explain Medicare health plan options and eligibility requirements; Understand what is/isn’t covered by Medicare; Understand doctor bills, hospital bills and Medicare Summary Notices; Understand Medicare/Medicaid enrollment timelines; Review your Medicare supplemental (“Medigap”) insurance needs, compare policies and pursue claims and refunds; Identify resources for prescription drug assistance & identify and report Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Michigan
- OLLI is a volunteer-centered membership organization comprised of older adults 50+ who want to be lifelong learners. We offer lectures, small study groups, in-person day and overnight trips and virtual travel, evening programs and events. All our programs are created by our volunteers.
- Located at 2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C, Ann Arbor. Contact 734.998.9351 or olli.info@umich.edu.
Solo Learning: Aging In Place and Healthy Aging Highlights
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As people age, they tend to want the same things: to stay in their homes, maintain independence, and turn to family and friends when they need help. If living at home is important to you, you may worry about getting around, staying safe, and keeping connected. Information on healthy aging and more tips from the National Institute on Aging at NIH is available here.
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AARP Virtual Community Center: FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun.
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MSU Extension FREE virtual classes.
Trualta: New Skills-Building Platform Offered for Family Caregivers
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Free online platform designed to help family caregivers navigate challenges, find local resources, and connect with other caregivers. Trualta’s learning modules, on subjects ranging from handling a loved one’s resistance to taking medications to managing pressure wounds, to taking care of oneself, can be read, listened to, or watched. There are resources, articles, checklists, videos, quizzes, and webinars to choose from.
MiGen: Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Networks
- MiGen, the Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network, is the state’s only community-based organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ adults aged 45+ and those who love and care for them. MiGen provides state-wide training and education designed support organizations in creating inclusive, anti-discriminatory environments to help aging service providers, community spaces and other organizations better serve and support all identities, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
At the heart of MiGen are our shared values of authenticity, mutual well-being, and belonging. These principles guide our work, both internally and externally, ensuring LGBTQ+ older adults are supported, respected, and able to age with dignity.
- Discussions and support groups click here.
Donations & Equipment Lending
- Looking to donate medical equipment? Looking to borrow equipment? Click here for a list of places that accept and lend varying types of medical supplies.
Senior Moments
CTN's monthly series, Senior Moments, provides valuable information for senior citizens on such issues as health, wealth, finance and entertainment by covering events and activities at senior centers in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Click below to watch the series and catch it on Comcast CTN Channel 16, on the last Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. Reruns Sundays at 5 p.m., Mondays at 8 a.m., Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 5 p.m. To access the series online, visit Senior Moments - YouTube. This episode features Courtney Vanderlaan of the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels talks about the organization and their services.