Ann Arbor Senior Center Membership Advantage: Please consider joining the center to start receiving discounts on classes and senior center rentals! A year long membership is only $25, and a family annual membership is $35. Consider the facts: Most ACBL players come two times a week and play - that's nearly 100 games a year. Your membership would cost you just $25 a year , saving you $75. Most Scrabble and Mahjong players play 50 times a year, and with a Senior Center membership, you will save $75 a year!
Events
Peachy Keen Drive Through
Wednesday, Aug. 24, noon-1 p.m.
Please join the Ann Arbor Senior Center for a drive-through event with a giveaway of peachy treats and puzzle goodie bags. Jadwiga Reffitt, MA, BA from Trinity Health at Home will be giving out information skilled homecare services, advanced care planning, palliative, and hospice care. Snacks and beverages will be given out to enjoy in person or to take home. Come enjoy snacks, pickup information, and chat outdoors! To RSVP contact 734.794.6250 or [email protected] to reserve your spot today. Free of charge.
Grandparents Easy Oven Bakeoff
Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m.
Come join the fun! Each team will consist of a Grandparent and a Grandchild. Teams will prepare their own cake batter and frosting using the provided supplies. The participants will have one hour to create their masterpiece to present to the judges. Cakes are judged on decoration only. Provided items include: Cake mix, eggs, frosting, food coloring, utensils, cooking mitt, bottled water, cookie sheet, spray oil, Ultimate Easy Bake Oven and music. You bring the laughs! Spaces limited. Please RSVP to 734.794.6250. For more information visit michiganeasybakeoff.com. Event location is the Ann Arbor Senior Center 1320 Baldwin Ave. Ann Arbor 48104. Cost is $20 per team, supplies included. Payment by cash or check at the event.
Summer is Senior Season – Enjoy the Farmer's Market and Free Rides!
The Ann Arbor Senior Center offers a variety of activities focused on health, education, socializing, games, and the arts. Need assitance with getting here, or to other places around town such as the Farmer's Market, pharmacy, doctor's office, and more? We are excited to share the AARP [email protected]+ Program – Two free round-trip rides anywhere within the Washtenaw County limits. Call 877.323.0357 to book a ride. Or for other information call us at the Ann Arbor Senior Center at 734.794.6250.
Upcoming Workshops
Join us for our Wednesday Workshop Series! Every Wednesday morning we host a different organization to come and provide a hands-on learning experience. Workshops are an opportunity for local groups, businesses, and organizations to provide an educational presentation to our members about their services, activities, and different ways that you can be involved in the community. RSVP to 734.794.6250 or
[email protected]. Free of charge.
Creating a Forever Legacy for You and Your Loved Ones
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Please join Washtenong Memorial Park for an educational discussion on creating a “Forever Legacy" for you and your loved ones. By making an informed decision on your final plans now, you can save money by defeating the effects of inflation, secure peace of mind, and have an active say in your final memorial. Learn more at www.washtenongmemorialpark.com. RSVP to 734.794.6250 or [email protected]. Free of charge.
The Right Care at The Right Time Workshop
Wednesday, August 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Please join us for a great discussion on the care options that you have available. In person with Q and A right after. We will have open and honest conversation about Skilled Homecare Services, Palliative and Hospice Care. We will discuss when it is the right time for each service line, what services are covered, and common myths we have uncovered over the past years. There will be additional conversation about Advance Care Planning and the importance of it. Booklets and Handouts will be provided during the presentation. Jadwiga Reffitt, MA, BA from Trinity Health at Home will be presenting the information. She has been with the organization for 7 years and has been within the health care field for over 14 years. For more info visit www.trinityhealthathome.org/.
Weekly Activities
Blue Grass Jam
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., drop-in fee: $5.
The A2 Blue Grass participants, from expert to novice, come from all over southeast Michigan to have fun withbluegrass jamming and singing. We draw a wide variety of musical Instruments including banjos, fiddles, standup and electronic bass, percussion, washboard, dobro, mandolin and the occasional harmonica. All ages are welcome. Visit the
Bluegrass website for more information.
Mind Matters
Every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Free of charge
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:
a2gov.zoom.us/j/94726331603?pwd=REJ3blE0VTk2ZGpuemFyKzU2TUJydz09.
Meeting ID: 947 2633 1603. Passcode: 739714.
For more information email [email protected]
Trivia
Wednesdays, Aug. 10 and 24, 1-2 p.m.
Free of charge
We are back with live trivia via Zoom! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Each game will have questions based on weekly themes. Invite your friends, grandchildren, and neighbors to login 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: a2gov.zoom.us/j/97912399740?pwd=WHdncWdkMkxQQWxHcWhIbEt0UXJuQT09
Zoom Meeting ID: 979 1239 9740. Passcode: 194912.
For more information email
[email protected].
Bridge Games & Instruction
Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge Games
Due to an extremely decreased attendance at the Monday afternoon, non-sanctioned Bridge games, we will be having a temporary pause to allow people to return from their winter hiatus or to feel more comfortable returning to indoor spaces with others. These games will resume on Monday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. For those that would like to continue playing, we will be allowing social games on Mondays from 12:30-3 p.m. There will be no director for these games, and it is just for casual play. These games will be free for members, and $2 for nonmembers.
Mondays , 12:30-3:30 p.m.,
Drop-in fee: $2 member; $3 nonmember.
Non-sanctioned Duplicate Bridge, directed by Ray Gentz, attracts players of all ages with varied levels of expertise including life masters to beginners.
NO GAME ON MONDAY, NOV. 8, 2022
ACBL Open Bridge Games
Thursday, noon to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $8, member; $9, nonmember.
ACBL Open Sanctioned Games are played in the well-equipped Gallery Room at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Pre-dealt hands from “Dealer 4+ offer players immediate hand records and player analysis printouts. Players also benefit from quick and accurate scoring from the electronic score pads. This sanctioned bridge game has players with varied levels of expertise including Life Masters and intermediate level players.
Games are open. You do not need to be a member to play at our club, however, membership in the Senior Center provides you with a discount. You do not need to be a "senior" to join. Annual membership at the Ann Arbor Senior Center is $25 for players of all ages. Director, Ellen Silverest, encourages you to come with a partner. Looking for a partner? Arrive at the center and let the director know by 11:45 a.m. and she will offer you a guarantee to play.
Cash prizes* are being offered as follows:
3 tables - First Place $20 Second Place $10
4 Tables - First Place $30 Second Place $10
5 Tables - First Place $30 Second Place $10 Third Place $10
6 Tables - First Place $30 Second Place $20 Third Place $10
7 Tables - First Place $40 Second Place $20 Third Place $10
8 or more tables - First Place $40 Second Place $30 Third Place $10
*Prizes are PER PAIR. Full tables must be filled for award.
Additionally, there will be a $300 cash prize for the player(s) who holds the highest average percentage over the games from June 2 through November 10, 2022.
Instructional BridgeBridge Supervised Play
Earlybird sessions on Mondays, Aug. 15, 22, 29 and Sept. 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Post-Lunch Bunch sessions on Tuesdays, Aug. 16, 23, 30 and Sept. 6 and 13, 1-3 p.m.
Drop-in fee: $10 members; $12 non-members.
Supervised Bridge Play is designed for beginners and low intermediate players who wish to improve their bidding, declarer, and defensive play. The program will run with students playing 7-9 hands per session. Hands will be analyzed after completion to review the bidding, play, and defense. No book or partner needed. It is highly recommended that students have some type of previous bidding class or experience. Please note that this is not a duplicate game; just practice. For more details, contact the instructor Ray Gentz at [email protected].
Bridge II Play of the Hand, Part 1
Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sept. 19-Dec. 12
Register for the entire class for a discounted rate of $130 members; $156 non-members; Drop-in fee: $15 members; $17 non-members.
The course focuses on declarer play using methods described in the book, “Play of the Hand in the 21st Century,” by Audrey Grant. Also covered will be smaller sections on bidding review, 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 hands which will be analyzed with an emphasis on declarer techniques. Open to all ages. Instructor Ray Gentz.
Call 734.794.6250 to register.
Bridge III Defense, Part 1
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept 20-Dec.20 (No class Nov.8)
Register for the entire class for a discounted rate of $130 members; $156 non-members; Drop-in fee: $15 members; $17 non-members.
This class is designed for beginners and low intermediate players who wish to improve their defensive play and do play practice with analysis. The class will run with lecture and discussion from the text for the first 60-75 minutes. Students will then play hands from a previous duplicate game during the remaining time. Hands are analyzed after completion to review the bidding, play and defense. We will be study chapters 7-9 in the text which may be purchased online or ordered from your local bookstore if you didn't take Part I or II. Students may register in advance and prepay for all 13 weeks or pay as you go (drop-in). It is highly recommended that students have some type of previous bidding class or experience. Open to adults of all ages. Prerequisites: Bridge I or equivalent or prior experience. Required Text: Defense in the 21st Century by Audrey Grant. Instructor Ray Gentz.
Bridge I Bridge for Beginners, Part 1
Tuesdays, 1 -3 p.m., Sept 20-Dec.20 (No class Nov.8)
Register for the entire class for a discounted rate of $130 members; $156 non-members; Drop-in fee: $15 members; $17 non-members.
A beginning course focusing on basic aspects of bridge featuring bidding using the Standard American system taught using the book “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. The first 5-6 chapters of the text will be covered during the course. Open to all ages. Come and learn this fun yet challenging game! Instructor Ray Gentz.
Wellness and Enrichment
Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. , Sept. 13-Nov. 29, (No class on Nov. 8)
Free for students 65 and older
Join this class, in partnership with Washtenaw Community College for seniors 65 and older. Instruction combines martial arts movements with Qi (energy) circulation, breathing and stretching techniques to improve balance and overall health. Instructed by Karla Groesbeck. Call to preregister, 734.794.6250.
Senior Line Dancing
Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., Sept 6-Nov. 22, (No class on Nov. 8)
Free for students 65 and older
Join this class, in partnership with Washtenaw Community College for seniors 65 and older. A line dance is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. It is a great time to socialize along with low impact exercise. Dance a party full of familiar oldies. Instructed by Deliena Grantham. Call to preregister, 734.794.6250.
Adventures in Watercolor
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 13-Nov. 29,(No class on Nov. 8)
Free for students 65 and older
Join this mindful community of painters, in partnership with Washtenaw Community College for individuals 65 and older, for artistic inspiration, painting demos, a bit of art history, lively discussion and fun. All skill levels welcome. Instructed by Debra Golden. Call to preregister, 734.794.6250.
Senior Pilates
Every other Thursday, 10-10:50 a.m. (Aug. 18, Sept. 1, 15, 29)
Free of charge.
Hosted by Club Pilates, clubpilates.com. Class Level: Beginner. Join Club Pilates for a 50-minute mat class designed to build strength, mobility and stability. You'll get individual attention in a fun group setting with other people who know that on life's journey, it's best to stay flexible. We believe that Pilates is a path to a fuller, more satisfying physical existence. And best of all, we believe that you can start anytime. Join us! To RSVP, contact [email protected] or 734.794.6250 to reserve your spot today!
Senior Park Walks
Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Beginning in Sept.
Free of charge
Please join Ann Arbor Senior Center staff for a weekly, guided, one-mile, beginner level walk at a different park in the City of Ann Arbor! New location information will be announced on August 22. Water and a light snack will be provided. Each walk will be weather permitting, and a weather determination will be made by 9 a.m. each Friday. Registration is required for this free event. Email [email protected] or call 734.794.6250.
Veteran Healthcare Resources for the Community
Medicare, like all health insurance programs, can be very complicated. How Medicare works with military healthcare benefits can be especially confusing. This free resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE benefits and how to enroll.
https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/
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