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December 05, 2008

Calendar of Events

Recreational Activities

Monday December 2008

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.

Dec. 1, 8, & 15. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-soled shoes recommended. Refreshments. The Dec. 15 dance is preceded at 6 p.m. by a potluck and a holiday party. the barn at Gretchen's House V, 2625 Traver Rd. (off Nixon Rd.). $5. 769-1052, 425-0241.

Tuesday December 2008

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. except Dec. 30. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: callers Dan Blim and Marty Wilson with music by Brad Battey, David West, Donna Baird, and Nawal Motawi. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

Wednesday December 2008

11 a.m.

Wednesday Winter Ride: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 994-5908.

9:30-11 p.m.

Wednesdays @ Michigan Union: Swing Ann Arbor.

Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.

Thursday December 2008

1-2 p.m.

"Gentle Nia: Music and Movement for 50+": Ann Arbor District Library.

Local dance and fitness instructor Megan Rose introduces this aerobic exercise that combines elements of classic movement forms, martial arts, yoga, and dance. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

7:30-10 p.m.

Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center

. Every Thurs. except Dec. 25. West Bloomfield dance instructors Cheryl Felt and Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour followed by intermediate and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Wear sneakers or other flat, comfortable shoes. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $6 (kids, $3). 971-0990.

Friday December 2008

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.

7-9 p.m.

Ballroom Dance Party: Arts in Motion Dance Studio.

Dancing to recorded waltzes, fox-trots, swing, and Latin dance music. Lessons for beginners. Arts in Motion, 2841 Boardwalk. $5 per person. 222-6246.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Friday Night Swing": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-soled shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 972-9141, 417-9857.

Saturday December 2008

8 a.m.

Bird Hike: Hudson Mills Metropark Interpretive Nature Programs.

Naturalist Jennifer Hollenbeck leads a hike to look for birds and record their locations. Bring binoculars and a field guide. park activity center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $2. Preregistration required. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 426-8211.

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 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sat. 20-mile ride (or longer) at a pace and to a destination chosen by the assembled riders. Note : Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, change for a phone call, and snacks. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

Noon.

Draw Doubles: Local 101 Disc Golf Club.

Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free from the Hudson Mills Metropark office. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.

1st Saturday Contra: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Rosemary Caruso calls to music by Paul Winder, David Raffenaud, & Friends. No partner needed; all dances taught. Wear cool, casual clothes and flat, smooth-soled shoes for dancing. Also, a free open jam for string and other musicians, 3-6 p.m. 8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $9 (members, $8; students, $5). 769-1052.

7:30 p.m.

Dexter Twirlers Square Dance Club.

Dec. 6 & 20. Glen Geer calls square dances for experienced dancers to recorded music. No partner necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes (not tennis shoes). St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. $5. 433-0308.

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

"Serious about Salsa" Latin Dance Party: danceRevolution Dance Studio.

Dec. 6 & 20. High-energy dance party with salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha dancing to recorded music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary. danceRevolution, 1785 W. Stadium. $5. 945-8428.

9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

"Milonga Picante": Michigan Argentine Tango Club.

Dec. 6 & 20. Tango dancing to recorded music. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m. Michigan League Anderson Room (Dec. 6) & Ballroom (Dec. 20). Free. 973-2338.

Sunday December 2008

8:30 a.m.

"A2Sunday Runners": Two Dogs Running.

Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. meet at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

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 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).

10:15 a.m.

Ultimate Frisbee: H.A.C. Ultimate.

Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Mitchell Field. Free. 846-9418.

1-3 p.m.

Contact Improv.

Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, freeform dance style that involves contact with one or more partners. It can involve improvisational lifts and other experimentations with gravity. You might find yourself upside down, so dress appropriately for easy movement. No partner required; beginners welcome. (The 1st Sunday of each month begins with an hour of formal instruction.) Followed by discussion and socializing. The Mind Body Spirit Academe, 1785 W. Stadium. $5-$10 sliding scale based on ability to pay. 604-4416.

2-4 p.m.

"Trees and Shrubs of LeFurge Woods": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.

All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner for an expedition to look for ironwood, witch hazel, blue beech, American beech, and other trees and shrubs. LeFurge Woods, Prospect Rd. at Vreeland (park in the new lot on Prospect, 1/4 mile south of Vreeland), Superior Twp. Free. 971-6337.

3 p.m.

Ann Arbor-Motown Hash House Harriers.

Every Sun. & occasional Sat. The local chapter of an unorthodox running club for people who like to make a game of running. Each runner's task is to follow a trail designed to be confusing. The usual result is that the lead (i.e., fastest) runners run the longest distance, so that runners of varying abilities complete the course in nearly the same time. Each run includes at least one pit stop (with beer & pop hidden along the way) and is followed by a trip to a nearby restaurant. location TBA. Free. Weekly locations available at a2h3.org.

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.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Dec. 7, 14, & 21. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Michigan League Ballroom. $3. 763-6984.

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