HOLIDAY PIE & BAKE SALE – Sunday December 15, following the Sunday talk
LOVING KINDNESS CRAFTERS – Fourth Sunday Monthly, 1:00pm
DATES: September 22, October 27, December 22. No session in November
Interested in knitting, sewing, quilting, baking or other crafts? No knowledge necessary, beginners and experts and all between are welcome. The crafters will be creating Tie Blankets using Polarfleece. They will be delivered for patients of U of M’s End of Life support.
TAI CHI – Sundays Weekly, has returned to 4:00 – 5:00pm
Learn and practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chan with instructor Marilyn Feingold.
DATES: September 1,8, 15, 22, 29, December 1, 8, 15, 22. No sessions October 6 through November 24, and December 29.
COST: Drop-in, $5 per session at the door.
OPEN MIC@JEWEL HEART – Second Sunday Monthly, 6:00pm Sign-up 5:30pm.
DATES: September 8, October 13, November 3, December 8
All welcome. Email [email protected]. Donations welcome.
LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108
YOGA STRETCH WITH SAMANTHA LIEBERMAN – Thursdays Weekly, 9:15 – 10:15am
DATES: August 8, 15, 22, 29. September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19 No sessions November 28, December 26.
COST: Drop-in $15 per session – First visit FREE! Cash or Venmo at door. Seniors receive 10% discount. Discounted packages available. Bring your own mats.
Sam Lieberman has been practicing yoga since 1988. She received teacher trainings in Yoga Fit and Yoga Medics. Yoga Medics is a medical model approach with emphasis on alignment and therapeutic needs.
FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION – Fridays Monthly, 7:00pm
Bring friends and enjoy a free film & follow up group discussion onsite. Free concessions available.
LOCATION: 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48108 – No film in November
September 13 – LIFE AND TIMES OF ALLEN GINSBERG (2013) One of America’s greatest poets, and a leader of the Beat Generation; this is the story of Allen Ginsberg, and his close friendships with William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac.
Ginsberg challenged the conformity of the 50s, which allowed the protests of the 60s to develop. He and his group joined with Timothy Leary and transformed him. Ginsberg’s role in the infamous protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago shows him as brave face of calm in a violent time.
October 11 – HECTOR and the SEACH for HAPPINESS (2014) Disillusioned psychiatrist Hector confesses to his girlfriend that he feels like a fraud for dispensing recommendations to patients who never seemed to improve or get happier. He considers breaking out of his lackluster routine. Summoning up some courage, Hector gives his starved curiosity free reign and embarks on an international quest to find the right formula to bring him joy and vitality.
December 13 – THE CIVILIZATION OF MAXWELL BRIGHT.(2005) After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for. She was everything he wanted and nothing he expected.
SANGHA GAME NIGHT – Friday, September 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
LOCATION: Jewel Heart Cafe, 1129 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48108
Everyone is invited to bring a favorite game or two, otherwise take their chances with what others bring. A few games anticipated are – Uno and variants, Codenames, Splendor, Pictionary, Monikers Late arrivals welcome.
In general, it is anticipated someone will join a group of 3-6 people and agree to a game for 30-60 minutes. One person will take the lead explaining the game and facilitating game play. Then a NEW game is selected by someone else for variety as people move in or out as desired.
People sharing their favorite games and learning new games is encouraged. Snacks will be provided.
HAPPY HIKERS – 3rd Saturday Monthly at various Ann Arbor parks, 1:30 – 2:30pm
DATES/LOCATIONS: No hike in November
September 21 – Marshall Nature Area, Freeman Red & Yellow Loop, 3355 N Dixboro Rd, 48105
October 19 – Lilly Park-South Trails Loop, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (map)
December 21 – Bird Hills Nature Area, 1850 Newport Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA (map).
DHARMA DISC’ERS DISC GOLF – Saturday Afternoons Monthly, 2:00pm – 4:00pm – New and experienced players welcome!
DATES: Saturday, August 24, Sunday, September 22. NOTE: October will be our last session in 2024 and we will meet on Sunday, October 27. This closing session will include some unique prizes. Join the fun! New players are always welcome.
LOCATION: Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor 48108. Meet in parking lot adjacent to swing set.
Instructions – Time of play is usually 1-3 hours, depending on number in group and how many holes we play. Typically 18 holes but you can also play 9 or however many you like.
Wear good hiking shoes with a good gripping sole as ground may be muddy. Discs will be available to use for the day. If you have your own discs (or plan to purchase a starter set), please bring your own. You might also want to bring a small bag or backpack to carry your discs.
Note: Play is weather permitting. Please check this webpage first.
Contact: [email protected]