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December 05, 2008

Calendar of Events

Clubs, Social Groups, and Hobbies

From singing groups to card clubs, bird watching, and amateur radio, there's plenty to do every week. The Calendar is the most complete listing of events in and around Ann Arbor.

Monday

December 2008

10-11:30 a.m.

Weekly Rehearsal: Women's Chamber Chorus.

Every Mon. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women's chorus to sing everything from Bach and Hungarian folk songs to madrigals and pop tunes. David Perample directs. West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh at Davis. Free to visitors ($100 per semester membership dues for those who join). 213-3770, 769-0784.

10:30 a.m.

"Intermediate Excel": Ann Arbor District Library.

Dec. 1 & 2 . 2-part introduction to some of this popular worksheet program's complex features. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. Preregistration required. 327-4555.

11:30 a.m.

U-M Club of Ann Arbor.

Dec. 1, 8, 15, & 22. Weekly lunchtime talks by U-M coaches. Today: wrestling coach Joe McFarland. Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Rd. $14 (members, $9.25; seniors, $8.75). 663-7420.

ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. & Fri. (different branch locations). All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. 1-2:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch (Mon.), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., & AADL Malletts Creek Branch (Fri.), 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & older invited to play this popular bridge format. No partner required. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $1. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Geriatrics Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. except Dec. 26. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

1-2:30 p.m.

Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon & Tues. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play this popular tile game. (Mon.) & 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Tues.), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

7-9:30 p.m.

Weekly Rehearsal: Out Loud Chorus.

Every Mon. Beginning to advanced singers invited to join this chorus for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 W. Stadium. Free. 973-6084.

7 p.m.

Nonfiction Readers Group: Barnes & Noble

. All invited to join a discussion of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling self-searching travelogue Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia . Refreshments. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

7-8 p.m.

"Michigan Minutes": Ann Arbor District Library.

Premiere screening of this Michigan Television 7-part series of documentary shorts examining little-known events in Michigan history. Also, encore showing of WW II: Through the Lens of Duane Zemper, a recent Michigan Television documentary profile of Howell WW II veteran Zemper. AADL meeting room (4th floor), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560.

7:30 p.m.

Dream Group.

Every Mon. All invited to join veteran local social worker Rebecca Mullen to discuss their dreams from Jungian, Buddhist, and other spiritual perspectives. 215 N. Seventh St. Donation. 662-5925.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society.

All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited. Directed by local flutist Corrine Hillebrand. Music provided; bring your own music stand. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a beginners class. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Free to visitors ($30 annual dues). 213-3172.

8:30-11:30 p.m.

Pub Quiz: Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Every Mon. Local high school English teacher Geoff Cost throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968.

Tuesday

December 2008

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Game Day: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play poker, mah-jongg, Scrabble, bridge, tile rummy, and Wii bowling, boxing, and more. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon & Tues. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play this popular tile game. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jewish Older Adults: Jewish Community Center.

Every Tues. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with "Fitness Fun" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by a chance to play mah-jongg, cards, and board games or join quilting and other craft projects. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 971-0990.

Washtenaw Ski Touring Club.

Dec. 2 & 16. Today: running and ski coach Pete Edwards demonstrates Nordic ski walking. 7:30 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave . Free. 662-SKIS.

5 p.m.

"17th Annual Light a Memory": St. Joseph Mercy Hospice.

All invited to join Hospice staff to remember a departed loved one by relating personal stories and listening to readings and music. Votive candles distributed to take home. Followed by dessert reception. Proceeds benefit hospice programs. St. Joseph Mercy Education Center auditorium, 5305 E. Huron River Dr. Optional donation. (888) 418-5572.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.

Every Tues. All knitters invited to bring their current projects to work on and swap knitting tips. location TBA. Free. 945-3035.

7-10:30 p.m.

Sweet Adelines County Connection.

Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member barbershop harmony chorus. UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($20 monthly dues for those who join). 480-8843.

7 p.m.

Common Thread Knitters Club.

Dec. 2 & 16. All knitters invited to meet members of this local knitting group and exchange tips. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group: Arborland Borders.

Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. Borders computer section, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194.

7-9 p.m.

"Holiday Party": Mothers and More.

All moms invited to join other local moms for a white elephant gift exchange (bring one to swap). Games. Refreshments. Bring wine to share if you wish. Gladwin Meeting Place, 4105 W. Liberty. Free. 527-6880.

7:30-9 p.m.

Weekly Rehearsal: Treetown Community Chorus.

Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs. West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh at Davis. Free to visitors ($80 per semester membership dues). 213-3770.

7:30-9 p.m.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Tues. through Dec. 16. Talks by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor, or one of Gehlek's senior students. Jewel Heart Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (just south of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.). $10 (students & seniors, $5). 994-3387.

7:30 p.m.

Spanish Readers Group: Nicola's Books.

All invited to join a discussion, in Spanish, of Instrucciones para Salvar el Mundo, Rosa Montero's adult fable about 4 people whose destinies cross unexpectedly. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

7:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor Camera Club.

Club members show their recent slides and prints, including those on the club's current topic, "Cityscapes." Forsythe Middle School Media Center, 1655 Newport Rd. at Sunset. Free ($15 annual dues for those who join). 327-4781.

7:30 p.m.

Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of SPEBSQSA.

Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance. For information, call Greg Humbel at 445-1925.

8-10 p.m.

German Speakers' Round Table.

Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.

10 p.m.

"Triple Double Trivia": The Arena Sports Grille and Bar.

Every Tues. All invited to try a wide-ranging trivia quiz for such prizes as T-shirts, hats, and gift certificates. Bonus points awarded for "stupid human tricks" like drinking beer upside down, dancing to Michael Jackson songs, or inserting an entire fist into your mouth. The Arena, 203 E. Washington. Free. 222-9999.

Wednesday

December 2008

Noon-12:30 p.m.

Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.

Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell tower's numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Local chimemaster Heather O'Neal demonstrates. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.

Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club.

All invited to check out the trains whizzing around on the club's big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30-10 p.m., Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad St., Dexter. Free. 426-5100.

12:45-3:45 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Wed. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play bridge. No partner required. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Chess: U-M Turner Geriatrics Center.

Every Wed. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

5-8 p.m.

Scrabble: Ann Arbor Scrabblers.

Every Wed. except Dec. 24 & 31. All invited to join local Scrabble enthusiasts to play this popular word game. Bring a board and tiles, if you have them. Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084.

6 p.m.

Magic: the Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Wed., Thurs., & Sun, except Dec. 25 & 31. All invited to compete in a tournament using the standard constructed (Thurs. & Sun.) and legacy constructed (Wed.) editions of this popular collectible card game. Also, a booster draft tournament ($15 includes cards) at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Bring your own cards. (Wed. & Thurs.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

6-7 p.m.

Wine Tasting: Paesano's Restaurant.

Every Wed. except Dec. 24 & 31. A chance to sample 5 different Italian wines each week, in an informal and friendly setting, with a selection of appetizers. Paesano's, 3411 Washtenaw. Space limited; reservations recommended. $20. 971-0484.

7-9 p.m.

"The Best of 2008": Zingerman's Delicatessen.

Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig discusses and offers taste samples of some of Zingerman's most notable products, including perennial favorites, obscure oddities, new foods, and old ones that hit it big this year. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs), 422 Detroit St. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7-11 p.m.

Ann Arbor Bridge Club.

Every Wed. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. If you plan to come without a partner, call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early to arrange for one. Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $3 per person. 971-7530.

7:30 p.m.

Shamanic Journeys.

Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Using special postures, participants enter a meditative state to the beat of a shaman's drum and discuss their experiences afterward. Inter-Cooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill (in the carriage house behind the co-op buildings). Free. 320-9559.

8:30-10 p.m.

"Greenhills Stargazers": Greenhills School.

Dec. 3 & 19. All invited to join Greenhills teacher Deano Smith and Greenhills astronomy students to look at the sky through binoculars (bring your own, if you have them) and the school's telescope. Greenhills School (park near the athletic entrance), 850 Greenhills Dr. Free. 205-4037.

9-11:30 p.m.

"Juke Box Jungle": Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Every Wed. except Dec. 24 & 31. Conor O'Neill's staff member Brian Aherne hosts a music trivia quiz. Prizes. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $3 team fee. 665-2968.

Thursday

December 2008

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday Lunch Bunch: Jewish Community Center.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25 (different programs). A weekly program of activities primarily for seniors. The program begins at 10 a.m. with "Fitness Fun," a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar. An 11 a.m.. a Current Events discussion group led by Heather Dombey is followed at noon by a homemade dairy lunch ($3 with reservation, $4 without reservation and for nonseniors), and at 1 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation rabbi Robert Dobrusin discusses a topic TBA. Preceded at 12:30 p.m. by a celebration of December birthdays. The day concludes at 2:15 p.m. with a meeting of the Senior Literary Group, a book discussion group led by U-M Dearborn English professor emeritus Sidney Warschausky. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 971-0990.

Noon-3:30 p.m.

ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required. Cobblestone Farm barn, 2781 Packard. $5. 769-5911.

5-7 p.m.

"Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.

Dec. 4, 11, & 18. Whole Foods staff discuss wine and cheese. (See Quick Bites) Also, tastings and small plates of food. Today's topic: "Sparkling Wines and Champagne." Whole Foods Wine Bar, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7507.

5-7 p.m.

"Yappy Hours": DogmaCatmantoo.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. All invited to join a casual group discussion about pets and pet-related issues. Bring your pet. Snacks. DogmaCatmantoo, 208 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 929-0022.

6-9 p.m.

"A Closer Walk": Alliance for World AIDS Relief and Education.

Screening of Robert Bilheimer's 2002 documentary about the AIDS epidemic. Followed by a discussion with U-M social work professor Larry Gant. This event is part of World AIDS Week (for a complete schedule of local events, see umich.edu/~aids). Angell Hall Auditorium. Free. helpaware.org.

6 p.m.

Board Game Night: Get Your Game On.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. All invited to bring their own favorite board game or play one of the store's. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

7-8 p.m.

"The Secret": Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Centers.

Every Thurs. Local hypnotherapist Christo Bowers leads a 30-minute meditation session. The program begins with instruction for beginners and ends with discussion. Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Centers Studio B, 2007 S. State. Free; donations accepted. 945-8602.

7 p.m.

ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required. Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $5. 761-6691.

7 p.m.-midnight (Thurs. & 1-6 p.m.

Ann Arbor Go Club.

Every Sun. & Thurs. except Dec. 25. Players of all skill levels invited to play what's regarded as the world's most difficult board game. No partner necessary. Boards and stones provided. (Sun.), Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.

7 p.m.

Reiki: Center for Intuitive Health.

Local reiki master Ray Golden discusses this healing technique and gives minitreatments. location TBA. Free. 663-9724.

7 p.m.

"Dinner and a Movie": Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.

Screening of Knowledge Is the Beginning, Paul Smaczny's 2005 documentary about the West-Eastern Divan, a youth orchestra with both Arab and Jewish musicians. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass if you wish. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 W. Stadium. Free. Reservations requested. 663-1870.

7 p.m.

"The Infinite Landscape: Master Photographers from the UMMA Collection": U-M Museum of Art Off/Site.

Dec. 4, 7, & 18. Docent-led tours of the current UMMA exhibit. UMMA Off/Site, 1301 South University. Free. 763-UMMA.

7 p.m.

Annual Show-and-Tell: Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society.

Bring red and green (or otherwise holiday-themed) minerals for a group show and tell. West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. Free. 655-5574.

7:30-11 p.m.

Ann Arbor Ski Club.

Dec. 4 & 18. All age 21 & older invited to learn about the club's downhill and cross-country ski and snowboarding outings and other social activities. Followed by a casino night (Dec. 4) and a Christmas party (Dec. 18, dressy attire, bring an unwrapped child's gift for charity). Refreshments. Cobblestone Farm barn, 2781 Packard. $10 (Dec. 4) & $5 (Dec. 18). 786-2237.

8-10 p.m.

Motor City Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. ICC Education Center (behind Luther House at 1520 Hill). Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Park on Lincoln or Baldwin. 474-1155.

Friday

December 2008

Noon-12:30 p.m.

Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.

ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. & Fri. (different branch locations). All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. 1-2:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Geriatrics Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. except Dec. 26. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

1-1:30 p.m.

Socrates Cafe: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Fri. All seniors age 50 & older invited to join a discussion of ethics that draws on the Socratic method of questioning underlying assumptions. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

6:30-9 p.m.

First Friday Shabbat: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society.

JCS students lead a secular Shabbat celebration that includes candle lighting, singing, and other Jewish rituals. Dinner features locally grown foods and products from local businesses. Children welcome. All invited. Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $10 (family, $25). Reservations required. 975-9872.

7-9 p.m.

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing).

All invited to join in song, chant, and circle dances in joyous affirmation of the unity of the world's spiritual traditions. Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill. $5 requested donation. 332-7964.

8-9:30 p.m.

Advanced Study Group: Rudolf Steiner Study Circle of Ann Arbor.

Dec. 5 & 19. All invited to join this ongoing study group to discuss Rudolf Steiner's book Lectures on Karmic Relationships, vol. 6. Familiarity with Steiner's basic ideas required. 33 Ridgeway East, 1 block east of the Arb entrance on Geddes. Free. 662-6398.

8-10 p.m.

Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society.

All invited to peer through the telescopes in the observatory and on the Angell Hall roof and to view shows in the planetarium. Also, Student Astronomy Society members give short presentations on a variety of astronomy topics. 5th floor rooftop observatory, Angell Hall (from the large State St. entrance, take one of the elevators on the left to the 5th floor). Free. 764-3440.

Saturday

December 2008

1:30. 2:30. & 3:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Every Sat. & Sun. and Dec. 29 & 30. Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. only & 1:30 p.m. both weekend days & Dec. 29 & 30) is an exploration of the current night sky. Black Holes (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is an animated show that begins with the formation of the early Universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way. Stars of the Pharaohs (2:30 p.m. both weekend days & Dec. 29 & 30) is an exploration of the use of science in ancient Egypt to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. The Zula Patrol (3:30 p.m. both weekend days & Dec. 29 & 30) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

9 a.m.-noon.

"Holiday Greens": Ann Arbor Garden Club.

Club members help participants make a take-home wreath. Followed by a potluck. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $15 materials fee. 769-2015.

10 a.m.

"The Fight for Food Warhammer 40K Charity Tournament": Get Your Game On.

All invited to play this tactical miniatures board game. Bring a 1,750-point army. $150 in prizes. Proceeds benefit a local charity. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Admission 5 cans of food. 786-3746.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

"Life Bliss Meditation": Life Bliss Foundation.

Life Bliss Foundation teacher Mohana Walambe introduces a simple but powerful meditation technique for stress reduction and healing. Ann Arbor District Library 3rd-floor FreeSpace, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. Preregistration requested. (248) 635-4439.

10:30-11 a.m.

Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.

1 p.m.

Monsterpocalypse Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Sat. All invited to play this tactical miniatures board game. Also, demos of some of the store's board games. Followed at 5 p.m. by Warhammer/Warmachine open play. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

2 p.m.

Dinosaur Tours: U-M Exhibit Museum.

Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478.

2-4 p.m.

Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.

Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.

4 p.m.

In Good Company African American Book Club: Nicola's Books.

All invited to join a discussion of Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns, J. California Cooper's collection of short stories that explore the hopes of everyday people. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

7-10 p.m.

12th Annual Ypsilanti Holiday Homes Tour: Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels.

Dec. 6 & 7. Tour of 7 Ypsilanti homes lavishly decorated for Christmas. The Dec. 6 "candlelight" tour includes hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. various locations. Tickets $40 (both days) & $15 (Dec. 7 only) in advance, and $20 (Dec. 7 only) day of tour. 487-9669.

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Singles Dance: Parents Without Partners.

Dec. 6 & 19. All singles invited for an evening of dancing and socializing. Recorded 70s to contemporary dance music played by DJ John Brown. Cash bar. Smoking allowed in designated areas. Preceded at 8 p.m. by free dance lessons. Grotto Club, 2070 W. Stadium. $8 (PWP members, $6). 433-1668.

Sunday

December 2008

8:30-10:30 a.m.

Falun Gong.

Every Sun. Local practitioners introduce this Chinese discipline, which consists of 5 exercises and meditation. location TBA. Free. 834-4978.

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.

10-11:30 a.m.

Silent Vipassana Meditation: Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry.

Every Sun. Meditators of all levels invited for an hour of silent meditation focusing on the breath. While the practice stems from the earliest and purest Buddhist teachings, this form of meditation requires no religious beliefs. Followed by a 30-minute dharma discussion. Deep Spring Center, 3003 Washtenaw, suite 2 (entrance on Glenwood, next to Arby's). Free, but donations accepted. 477-5848.

11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Adult Education.

Every Sun . except Dec. 28. Today: First Presbyterian children's education and family ministries director Deborah MacVey discusses "Children`s Books for Christmas." All invited. First Presbyterian Church Lewis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466.

11 a.m.

First Singles: First Presbyterian Church.

Every Sun. A weekly program open to all single adults interested in contemporary Christian topics, new ideas, personal growth, and social and physical activities. Today: First Presbyterian member Polly Pan leads a discussion of an audiotaped lecture on "The Centurions" from the Teaching Company series Great Figures in the New Testament. Also, members meet for breakfast every Saturday at 10 a.m. at Cafe Marie in the Courtyard Shops (1759 Plymouth Rd.). First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.

11 a.m.-noon (Dec.

Meditation: Karma Thegsum Choling.

Every Sun. All invited to join a chanting meditation. 7, 14, & 28) & 10-11:30 a.m. (Dec. 21), KTC, 614 Miner (off Miller). Free. 761-7495, 678-7549.

Noon-4:30 p.m.

12th Annual Ypsilanti Holiday Homes Tour: Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels.

1-6 p.m.

Ann Arbor Go Club.

1-4 p.m.

Tour: U-M Detroit Observatory.

Docent-guided tours, about 30 minutes long, of the photographs and artifacts in this restored 19th-century observatory museum. Also, a chance to pull the rope and rotate the telescope dome. U-M Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. $5 suggested donation (U-M students, free). 763-2230.

1 p.m.

Magic: the Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

1-4 p.m.

"Historic Homes for the Holiday": Saline Area Chamber of Commerce.

Several homes are decorated for the holidays in Saline's historic district. Tour on your own or join a 2 p.m. tour led by Saline historian Bob Lane. W. Henry St. & S. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Tickets $3 in advance in downtown Saline at Pineapple House, Spotted Dog Winery, and Maureen's Designs, and on the day of the tour. 368-8297.

1-4 p.m.

"Chess Strategies and Tips": Ann Arbor District Library.

Local chess experts Jennifer Skidmore and Ron Finegold offer some tips. Participants also play some chess to try out these new strategies. 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

2 p.m.

"The Infinite Landscape: Master Photographers from the UMMA Collection": U-M Museum of Art Off/Site.

Dec. 4, 7, & 18. Docent-led tours of the current UMMA exhibit. UMMA Off/Site, 1301 South University. Free. 763-UMMA.

4-5:30 p.m.

Community Drum Circle: Arts in Motion Dance Studio.

All invited to join a group drumming session led by certified drum circle facilitator Don Allen. Bring your own drum, or use one of Arts in Motion's. Arts in Motion, 2841 Boardwalk. $5. 222-6246.

4 p.m.

Pottery Videos: Yourist Pottery.

Screening of 2 New Mexican pottery videos, including Daughters of the Anasazi, a documentary about Acoma potter Lucy Lewis's use of ancient Native American pottery techniques, and Maria Martinez: Native American Pottery Maker of San Ildefonso. Yourist Pottery & Design Studio, 1160 Broadway. Free. 662-4914.

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.

7-8:30 p.m.

"A Circle of Drums": Drumwomyn.

Every Sun. All women invited to gather for a drumming session. Bring your own drum. WRAP Resource Center, 325 Braun Ct. $10. 913-9670.

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