City Guide
Fellowship and Service
Ann Arbor Jaycees
P.O. Box 1866, AA 48106531-9629
Leadership training and community service organization for ages 21 to 40. Annual projects include Easter Egg Scramble, Fourth of July parade, summer carnival, and Mom 2 Mom sale. Meets 1st Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Washtenaw Community College, Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Dues $75. president@a2jaycees.org, a2jaycees.org
Ann Arbor Moose Lodge #1253
P.O. Box 1122, AA 48106433-1132
Provides home placements for youth; active in community volunteer projects and raising money for charities. Men meet 4th Tues. 8 p.m.; women meet 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. Call for location. Dues $45; $20 to join. lodge1253@mooseunits.org, a2moose.com V
Ann Arbor Optimist Club
Establishes programs for Ann Arbor youth. Three local clubs: Breakfast Club meets Wed. 7:15 a.m. at Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson. Dues $75; $25 to join. Jerry Kelley, 434-8272. Noon Club meets Tues. noon at Classic Cup Cafe. Dues $85; $30 to join. Don Thiel, 663-0292. Optimist Club of Pittsfield Township meets Thurs. 8 a.m. at Leo's Coney Island, 6889 State, Saline. Dues $75; $35 to join. Mike Morehouse, 677-4334.
Ecumenical Center and International Residence
921 Church [map]662-5529
International, intercultural, interreligious living-learning community. Provides residential and educational programs, focusing on building community and fostering understanding of differences. info@ecir.org, ecir.org
Elks B.P.O.E Ann Arbor Lodge #325
4420 Jackson Rd. [map]663-1105
Fraternal organization supports the community as well as special needs charities. Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., dinners on Fri. Memberships available. Annual dues $85. ljhoward325@charter.net
Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library
P.O. Box 7350, AA 48107302-7774
Supports the library through advocacy and fund-raising. Staffs the Friends Book Shop at the main branch, 343 S. Fifth Ave.; open most weekends; hours vary, visit website or call. General membership $25. faadl.org V
Greater Beneficial Union #630 of Ann Arbor
Marianne Rauer, 954-0057
Fraternal life insurance organization promotes German American culture and heritage; supports Peace Neighborhood Center, SafeHouse, Hope Clinic, Salvation Army and other charities; holds annual events. Meets Sept. - June, 2nd Sun. 3 p.m. with dinner afterward, Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium. Open to all; no annual dues. Call for membership information. www.gbu.org (click on District Highlights, then District 630)
Hadassah
P.O. Box 1734, AA 48106Marci Feinberg, 662-1984
Open to Jewish women. Sponsors social, educational, advocacy, and fund-raising programs to support projects worldwide. Annual dues $36; lifetime membership $360. marcirf@yahoo.com, hadassah.org
James L. Crawford Lodge #322
220 Sunset [map]761-7172
Supports causes such as the Kidney Foundation; conducts Easter egg hunt, beauty pageants, and talent shows; sponsors oratorical contest for students in grades 11 & 12. Men meet 2nd & 4th Sun. 4 p.m.; women (members of Daisy Chain Temple #212) meet 1st & 3rd Sat. 4 p.m. Hosts live entertainment Fri. & Sat. nights. V
Junior League of Ann Arbor
NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, suite 109 [map]996-8818
Open to all women. Committed to promoting volunteerism, developing women-s potential, and training volunteers for community improvement. Meets Sept.-May, 2nd Tues. 7 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw, Dues $160. membership@jlaa.org, jlaa.org V
Kiwanis
Service organization offers monetary aid and hands-on assistance to those in need. The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor meets Mon. noon-1:15 p.m. at Kiwanis Activities Center, 200 S. First. Hosts weekly thrift sale at the center, Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Dues $150. See website for contact information. a2kiwanisfoundation.org Western Kiwanis meets Tues. noon at Quarter Bistro, 300 S. Maple. Dues $140. Rick Wresche, 913-5889 V
Lions Club
786-7303
Service group assists the sight- or hearing-impaired and works on community projects. Call for dues. Huron Valley Sunrise Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. 7:15 a.m., Denny’s, 3310 Washtenaw. Ann Arbor Host Lions Club meets 1st Wed. noon, Quarter Bistro, 300 South Maple & 3rd Tues. 6 p.m., Banfield's Westside Grill, 5510 Jackson. Collin Ross, 887-2312, annarborlions.org. Ann Arbor Evening Lions Club meets second & fourth Tues. 6:30 p.m., Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson. George Williams, 663-2926, annarboreveninglionsclub.org V
Notre Dame Club of Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 3738, AA 48106Hugh Sonk, 994-5614
For alumni and friends of the University of Notre Dame. Sponsors scholarships and service opportunities, hosts student groups, performs community service, engages in continuing education. Dues $25, $15 for senior citizens and alums within five years of matriculation, free for first-year alums and alums who are full-time local grad students. ndannarbor@gmail.com, ndannarbor.com S, V
Rotary Club
International service organization for community, business, professional, and educational leaders. Call for membership dues. Rotary Club of Ann Arbor meets Wed. noon, Michigan Union Anderson Room. John White, 662-1734, info@annarborrotary.org, www.annarborrotary.org. Rotary Club of Ann Arbor—North meets Thurs. noon, Holiday Inn, 3600 Plymouth. Matt Copeland, 674-9327, www.rcaan.org V
