City Guide
Seniors Groups
Ann Arbor Community Center
625 N. Main [map]662-3128
Recreational, social, educational, and health activities for 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. Dues $12. www.annarborcommunitycenter.org V
Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin [map]769-5911
Classes include fitness, dance, art, music, bridge, mah-jongg, and French. Free activities include Scrabble, investing basics, Wii, table games, and movies. Trips, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Lunch for age 55 & over ($2.50) served 11:30 a.m. Mon., Wed., & Fri. Produces cable TV (channel 19) show Senior Moments. Newsletter $10/year. . Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-3:30 p.m. pssimmons@a2gov.org, www.a2gov.org/senior S
Bryant Senior Group
Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden994-2722
Social meetings for seniors. Bingo, card games, and other activities. Meets Sat. 5:30-6:30 p.m. bryantdirector@gmail.com
Catholic Social Services Older Adult Unit
Senior Health Bldg., 5361 McAuley, St. Joseph Hospital campus712-3625
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
3601 Plymouth [map]332-4477
Continuing education for age 50 & over in southeastern Michigan. Member-driven organization with peer teachers; no tests, exams, or grades. Dues $25; class fees $5-$40 (reduced for members). elderwise@cleary.edu, www.elderwise-semich.org S
First Couples
Carole Pawloski, 663-7379
Ecumenical support, discussion, and social group for couples age 50 & over. Meets Sept.-May, Sun. 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. cpawloski@emich.edu, www.firstpresbyterian.org
Jewish Community Center
2935 Birch Hollow [map]971-0990
Weekly programs include exercise, creative writing, crafts, mah-jongg, entertainment, homemade lunch, discussions, and meetings of literary, Yiddish, play reading, and social support groups. Intergenerational programs, volunteer opportunities, and Matinee Musicale Series. jcc@jccfed.org, www.jccannarbor.org S, V
Korean American Seniors Association of Ann Arbor
Joon Park, 663-2078
Meets monthly for classes in dance, painting, and computer, as well as picnics and golf. Meets mornings in local parks for badminton and walks. End of the Year party in Dec. and New Year celebration in Feb. Dues $15 S
Monday Club
Salvation Army Citadel, 100 ArbanaChristine Cunningham, 668-8353
Informal drop-in social group for ages 65 & over 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
Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 PlymouthAnn Tai, 998-9351
Lectures, study groups, trips, and miniclasses, taught by U-M professors. Dues $15. atai@med.umich.edu, www.olliumich.org S
Turner Senior Resource Center
2401 Plymouth (East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Centers) [map]998-9353
Aims to improve quality of life for older adults and their families through resources, programs, and services. Workshops, classes, and support groups focus 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. & Fri. ($2.50 donation). www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics S, V
Viva Ventures
Sandy, 747-8785
Seniors enjoy hikes, 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. Meets third Fri. 7:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Dues $12 S
