Ann Arbor Community Center

Recreational, social, educational, and health activities for people age 55 & over, including arts and crafts, trips, lectures, health screening, and a lunch program. Thurs. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Outreach for homebound seniors Mon., Wed., & Fri. Annual dues $12. www.annarborcommunitycenter.org V

Ann Arbor Senior Center

Classes include fitness, dance, art, music, bridge, mah-jongg, computer, French, and scrapbooking. Free activities include scrabble, investing basics, Wii games, table games, movies, and more. Trips, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Nutritional lunch program for ages 55 & over ($2.50) served Mon., Wed., & Fri. 11:30 a.m. Produces cable TV (channel 19) show Senior Moments. Newsletter $10/year. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. 12:30–4 p.m. www.a2gov.org/parks S

Asian Outreach Program

Sponsors classes and events for older adults in Korean and Chinese. S

Catholic Social Services Older Adult Unit

Services for seniors, including Medicare/Medicaid and tax assistance, volunteer respite care, community-wide senior volunteer placement services, and Grandparents as Parents support program. Publishes annual Resource Directory for Senior Adults. Donations accepted. olderadultservices@csswashtenaw. org, www.csswashtenaw.org (click on Programs) S

Elderwise, Cleary University

Continuing education program for people age 50 & over in southeastern Michigan. Member-driven organization with peer teachers; no tests, exams, or grades. Classes meet at Cleary University. Annual dues $25; class fees $5–$40 (reduced for members). elderwise@cleary.edu, www.elderwise-semich.org S

Jewish Community Center

Weekly programs include exercise classes, creative writing, crafts, mah-jongg, guest presentations and entertainment, homemade lunch, current events discussion, literary groups, Yiddish groups, play reading, and social support groups. Intergenerational programs and volunteer opportunities available. The Matinee Musicale Series features members of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. jcc@jccfed.org, www.jccannarbor.org S, V

Korean American Seniors Association of Ann Arbor

Meets monthly for programs such as dance and computer classes, picnics, golf. Meets mornings in local parks for badminton and walks. New Year celebration. Annual dues $15. S

Monday Club

Informal drop-in social group meets Mon. 10:45 a.m.–noon. for crafts, exercise, Bible study, and special guest speakers. christine_cunningham@usc.salvationarmy.org, www.sawashtenaw.org S

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the U-M

Lectures, study groups, trips, and a wide-ranging series of miniclasses. U-M professors teach the classes. www.umlir.org S

Turner Senior Resource Center

Organization whose goal is to improve and enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families through a variety of resources, programs and services. Include workshops, classes, and support groups on health care, nutrition, memory improvement, disease prevention, fitness, creative writing, computer instruction, successful aging, caring for aging relatives, low vision, and more. Lunch served noon Tues. and Fri. for a $2.50 donation. S, V

Viva Ventures

Physically active seniors enjoy strolls, short bicycle rides, party games at members’ homes, occasional evenings of theater and dinner, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and more. Hosts annual Christmas party and summer picnic. Participates in roadside cleanup. Meets third Fri. 7:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Annual dues $12 for residents, $15 for nonresidents. S