City Guide
Hobbies and Games
For sports, see the Recreation section of this guide.
American Truck Historical Society (Southeastern Michigan [SEMI] Chapter)
David Egeler, 434-6883
Free meetings feature a speaker and discussion with antique truck owners about finding parts. Meets Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov., third Tues. 7 p.m., usually at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. National dues $37 (includes six issues of Wheels of Time), additional $15 for chapter. davidegeler@comcast.net
Ann Arbor Adventurers
Andrew Ballnik, 417-2054
Andrew Ballnik, 417-2054. Meets locally for activities such as rock climbing, hiking, kayaking and canoeing, biking, disc golf, rollerblading, volleyball, paintball, skiing and snowboarding, camping, and more. Meet and greet, first Tues. 7 p.m. at various locations. www.meetup.com/a2adventurers
Ann Arbor Bi Bim Bop (a2b3)
Edward Vielmetti, 330-2465
People involved with technology exchange information and opportunities. Meets Thurs., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Eastern Accents, 214 S. Fourth Ave. edward.vielmetti@gmail.com, vielmetti.typepad.com/vacuum/a2b3
Ann Arbor Brewers' Guild
Jeff Renner, 665-5805
Education about and appreciation of home-brewed beers. Meets second Fri. Dues $15. info@aabg.org, www.aabg.org
Ann Arbor Bridge Club
Stacey Tessler, 623-8050
Affiliated with American Contract Bridge League; all skill levels welcome. Meets Wed. 7 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline. Fee $6. atessler@hotmail.com, www.bridgeclubs.org/index.php?id=289
Ann Arbor Computer Society
Duane Collicott, 637-9429
Software development professionals investigate networks, multimedia, systems integration, object-oriented programming, operating systems, software, and other topics. Meets first Wed. 6-8 p.m. at SRT Solutions, 206 S. Fifth Ave. Meetings free and open to the public. Optional supportive membership $20. info@computersociety.org, www.computersociety.org
Ann Arbor Java Users Group
David, (810) 714-0494Presenters from Sun, IBM, Compuware, and local companies talk about technical topics. Meets fourth Tues. 7 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College. de@data-masters.com, www.aajug.org
Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club
761-1115
Learn juggling or share techniques. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat. 2:30-4 p.m. on the U-M Diag, weather permitting. Updated times and locations on website. juggling.info@umich.edu, www.umich.edu/~juggle
Ann Arbor Magic Club
Marvin Mathena, 482-9523
Monthly meetings, lectures, and workshops on performing magic. Open to all ages. Meets Sept.-June, second Wed. 7 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1255 E. Forest, Ypsilanti. Dues $20, couples $25, families $30. www.aamagic.org
Ann Arbor Ruby Brigade (a2.rb)
Winston Tsang, 330-2531
People with interests in programming sharing information and opportunities. Meets first Tues., 7-9 p.m., U-M Department of Computer Science and Engineering, room 1670, 2260 Hayward. rubyconsumer@rubyconsumer.com, groups.google.com/group/a2rb
Ann Arbor Stammtisch
German language social group meets Thurs. after 8 p.m. at various local bars. Email or check website for locations. Native and nonnative speakers welcome. Andrew, apkindland@yahoo.de, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a2stammtisch
Ann Arbor Stamp Club
P.O. Box 2012, AA 48106761-5859
Beginning and experienced stamp collectors meet Jan. & Feb. second Mon., Mar.-Oct. third Mon., and Nov. first & third Mon., 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana. Visitors welcome. Dues $5. harwin@umich.edu, aastampclub.googlepages.com
Ann Arbor Tasters Guild
998-1818
World’s largest chapter of an international wine and food appreciation society. Offers Ann Arbor Wine Club membership, 18 annual wine tastings and dinners, plus conventions, tours and cruises, and subscriptions to quarterly journal, a major wine magazine, and the chapter's newsletter. Dues $45. winerat@villagecorner.com, www.villagecorner.com
Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers
Gary Sample, (248) 348-7845
Train lovers show slides and photographs and watch trains in action. Meets Jan.-May & Sept.-Nov., third Fri. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. sample1@sbcglobal.net
Ann Arbor Wine Club
995-1818
A wine and food appreciation and buyers’ club with events every other month. Dues $9 by email, $15 by post. winerat@villagecorner.com, www.
villagecorner.com
Arrow Communication Association Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 1572, AA 48106930-6564
Promotes amateur radio in the county. Works with the Red Cross to provide emergency communications, operates an amateur radio station at the Hands-On Museum, supplies radio communications for local events, offers license classes and testing. Meets second Wed., Washtenaw Red Cross, 4624 Packard. Visitors welcome. Dues $25. info@w8pgw.org, www.w8pgw.org
Curves on Chrome
Ann Arbor based chapter of Women On Wheels, a women’s motorcycle riding group. Several rides a month; monthly new member meeting. Riders of all experience levels welcome. Check website for meeting details. Dues $30 (includes bimonthly magazine and gifts). julesvtx@gmail.com, www.curvesonchrome.
Experimental Aircraft Association
Lance Gordon, 429-2992
For those interested in innovative aircraft and sport aviation. Meets Aug.-June, second Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Airport, 801 Airport Dr. Visitors welcome. Dues $35 national, $12 local chapter. planelance@aol.com
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Firefly Scrabble Club
Steve Lawrence, 994-0084
Players of all abilities welcome. No fee. Bring your own game if you can. Wed. 5-8 p.m. at Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. stevel800@mac.com
GO Tech
People interested in making things using technology meet to share projects, information, tools, ideas. Themed meetings, contests, and presentations. Meets second Tues., 7 p.m., A2 Mechshop, 240 Park Plaza. tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/notbago
Grex
Mark Conger, 741-9351; Modem 484-0512
Open-access computer system for all ages. Discussion forums on various topics. Frequent users are encouraged to join and help run the system. Dues $60. Telnet/SSH: cyberspace.org. mconger@umich.edu, www.cyberspace.org
Harley Owners Group (HOG)—Ann Arbor American Chapter
747-8008
Rides and social events for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners. Meets first Sun. 10 a.m., the Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium, after 9 a.m. cash breakfast buffet. Visitors welcome. Dues $20; mandatory membership in national HOG $40. director@a3hog.com, www.annarboramericanhog.com
Huron Hills Lapidary and Mineral Society
Jan Esch, 665-5574
Educational and recreational activities for all ages. Meets Sept.-May, first Thurs. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Dues $12-$20. dandjesch@comcast.net
Michigan Amateur Robotics Society
Keith McClary, 332-1000
Open to engineering professionals, hobbyists, teachers, and students of all levels with an interest in robotic construction, education, or competition. Monthly and special additional meetings free and open to all. acti@provide.net
Rec & Ed (Ann Arbor Public Schools Department of Community Education and Recreation)
1530 Eisenhower [map]994-2300 ext. 53203
Offers classes in cooking, languages, bridge, woodworking, blogging, and photography. Quarterly brochures provide fees, times, and dates for classes. See website for more information. www.aareced.com S
Sherlock Holmes Society (The Arcadia Mixture)
Steve Landes
Branch of the Baker Street Irregulars, the international Sherlock Holmes Society. Meets on fifth Sun. at Conor O’Neill’s; annual dinner in May. chieftobac@yahoo.com
The Barony of Cynnabar (Society for Creative Anachronism)
Re-creates the Middle Ages and Renaissance with hands-on arts and crafts activities including singing, dancing, calligraphy, martial arts (heavy combat and fencing), and more. Check website for meeting times and information. www.cynnabar.org
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Toastmasters
Members give speeches for critique. Five branches: Ann Arbor Toastmasters & Friends meets Wed. 6:15-8 p.m., Concordia University, 4090 Geddes, Science Bldg., room 100. Free to visitors. Semi annual dues $39. Lori Harris, 439-4457, annarbor.freetoasthost.net. PMI-HVC Toastmasters meets Mon. 6-7:30 p.m., 410 N. Fourth Ave., third floor. Semiannual dues $27; $20 one time fee for new members; $8 to join. pmihvc.freetoasthost.biz, twitter.com/pmihvc. Nguk Lee, nguk.lee@proquest.com. The following branches meet at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr.:Huron Valley Toastmasters meets Mon. 7 p.m. Call for location. Semiannual dues $33. Steve Gorhan, 972-4619. http://huronvalley.freetoasthost.us Washtenaw Toastmasters meets Thurs. 7-9 p.m. Check website for location. Guests welcome. Semiannual dues $35. Collyer Smith, 545-0644, collyerasmith@comcast.net. www.washtenawtoastmasters.org
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U-M / Ann Arbor Go Club
Eric Jankowski, 417-5547
Chapter of the American Go Association meets to play Thurs. 7 p.m. & Sun. 1 p.m., Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. Beginners welcome. No fee. erjank@umich.edu, www.umich.edu/~goclub
U-M Flyers
Ann Arbor Airport, 1075 Airport Dr., row P994-6208
For those interested in learning to fly. Emphasis on safety and continuing education. Monthly dues plus fees for lessons and plane rental. For dues information and meeting times, check website or call. info@uofmflyers.org, www.uofmflyers.org
University Lowbrow Astronomers
Events hotline, 332-9132
Public invited two Sat. a month to the Peach Mountain Observatory to learn about astronomy and constellations and look through telescopes (weather permitting). Member of the NASA Night Sky Network. Children welcome. Meets third Fri. 7:30 p.m., Dennison Bldg., 501 East University, room 130. Dues $20, students and members age 55 & over $12; additional $12 for newsletter. askthelowbrows@umich.edu, www.umich.edu/~lowbrows S
Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Area Robotics Club
Hobbyists check out and discuss their current gadgets and toys. Meets Jan.-Oct fourth Wed. 7 p.m. & Dec. second Wed. 7 p.m., Corsa Instruments, 240 Park Plaza, suite 200. See website for map. All welcome. www.yaaarc.org
