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July 04, 2009

Calendar of Events

Recreational Activities

Monday December 2008

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.

Dec. 1, 8, & 15. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-soled shoes recommended. Refreshments. The Dec. 15 dance is preceded at 6 p.m. by a potluck and a holiday party. the barn at Gretchen's House V, 2625 Traver Rd. (off Nixon Rd.). $5. 769-1052, 425-0241.

Tuesday December 2008

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. except Dec. 30. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: callers Greg Meisner and Bronwen Gates with music by Childgrove. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

Wednesday December 2008

11 a.m.

Wednesday Winter Ride: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 994-5908.

9:30-11 p.m.

Wednesdays @ Michigan Union: Swing Ann Arbor.

Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.

Thursday December 2008

7:30-10 p.m.

Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center

. Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. West Bloomfield dance instructors Cheryl Felt and Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour followed by intermediate and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Wear sneakers or other flat, comfortable shoes. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $6 (kids, $3). 971-0990.

Friday December 2008

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sat. 20-mile ride (or longer) at a pace and to a destination chosen by the assembled riders. Note : Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, change for a phone call, and snacks. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

Noon.

Draw Doubles: Local 101 Disc Golf Club.

Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free from the Hudson Mills Metropark office. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.

7:15-8:45 p.m.

"Funky Friday": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

Dec. 12 & 26. Public skating under mirrored balls to themed music. Also, costume contests. Today: "Celebrity Skate." Dress as your favorite celebrity and skate to pop music. Buhr Park Ice Rink, 2751 Packard. $6 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & over, $5). Skate rentals ($3) available. 971-3228.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Friday Night Swing": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-soled shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 972-9141, 417-9857.

Saturday December 2008

9 a.m.-noon.

Ecosystem Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Dec. 13 & 20 (different locations). All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. Registration requested. 647-8528.

9-11 a.m.

"End of Autumn Bird Walk": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.

WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike to look for birds. Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd. (between Merritt & Bemis, east of Carpenter; meet near the lodge), Ypsilanti Twp. Free. 971-6337.

1-2 p.m.

"Afro-Brazilian Dancing": Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Centers.

All invited to try a variety of Afro-Brazilian dance styles. Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Center, 2007 S. State. $15. 945-8602.

7:45-11 p.m.

"Le Bal Parisien": Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy.

Dancing to early-19th-century popular French music. Dances include the French quadrille, the French and Cellarius waltzes, and others. All levels welcome. Vintage attire encouraged. Preceded at 11:30 a.m. by dance workshops. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $25. Preregistration requested. 769-0041.

8 p.m.

2nd Saturday Contra Dance.

Don Theyken calls contras to music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed. Wear cool, casual clothes, and bring flat, smooth-soled shoes. Beginners welcome. Webster Community Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd. between Joy and North Territorial, Dexter. $8. 996-8359.

8-10:30 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing Night: Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Ballroom dancing to recorded music from the last several decades. Preceded at 7 p.m. by an introduction to basic dance steps and ballroom dancing styles by Sue Bareis, Washtenaw County's best-known ballroom dance instructor. All invited, singles as well as couples. Refreshments. Pittsfield Twp. Recreation Hall, S. State at Ellsworth. $5. 822-2120.

8:30-11 p.m.

2nd Saturday Swing Dance: Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy.

Dancing to recorded jump blues, swing, and big-band music. All welcome; no partner necessary. Preceded at 7:30 p.m. by lessons ($5). Kenville Studios, 323 Hoover. $5 ($7 includes lesson). 213-0537.

Sunday December 2008

8:30 a.m.

"A2Sunday Runners": Two Dogs Running.

Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. meet at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

9 a.m.

"T`ai Chi Ch'uan at the Cube."

Every Sun. Local t'ai chi instructor Chad Eisner leads a session of these slow meditative movements for beginning and advanced practitioners. U-M Cube, between the Union and the SAB. Free. 761-5204.

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).

10:15 a.m.

Ultimate Frisbee: H.A.C. Ultimate.

Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Mitchell Field. Free. 846-9418.

1-3 p.m.

Contact Improv.

Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, freeform dance style that involves contact with one or more partners. It can involve improvisational lifts and other experimentations with gravity. You might find yourself upside down, so dress appropriately for easy movement. No partner required; beginners welcome. (The 1st Sunday of each month begins with an hour of formal instruction.) Followed by discussion and socializing. The Mind Body Spirit Academe, 1785 W. Stadium. $5-$10 sliding scale based on ability to pay. 604-4416.

2-5 p.m.

Advanced English Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Caller TBA with music by Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand, and Steve Schneider. For experienced dancers. Fast pace, with limited walk-throughs. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $10. (248) 288-4737.

2-3:50 p.m.

"Skate with Santa": Yost Ice Arena.

All invited for a holiday skate. Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State at McKinley. $5 (students & seniors, $3; skate rental, $2). 647-7482.

3 p.m.

Student/Faculty Concert: Arts in Motion Dance Studio.

Performances by Arts in Motion dance (3 p.m.) and music (4 p.m.) students and faculty. Also, a chance to try out one of the studio's Nia aerobic exercise (1 p.m.) and tap dance (2 p.m.) classes. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Huron Valley and Alpha House, a local family-oriented homeless shelter. Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport Rd. at Sunset. $5 suggested donation. 222-6246.

3 p.m.

Ann Arbor-Motown Hash House Harriers.

Every Sun. & occasional Sat. The local chapter of an unorthodox running club for people who like to make a game of running. Each runner's task is to follow a trail designed to be confusing. The usual result is that the lead (i.e., fastest) runners run the longest distance, so that runners of varying abilities complete the course in nearly the same time. Each run includes at least one pit stop (with beer & pop hidden along the way) and is followed by a trip to a nearby restaurant. location TBA. Free. Weekly locations available at a2h3.org.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris Dancers.

Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca . Wear athletic shoes. Gretchen's House barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. 747-8138.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Dec. 7, 14, & 21. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Michigan League Ballroom (Dec. 7) & Michigan Union Ballroom (Dec. 14 & 21). $3. 763-6984.

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