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

November 2009

10 a.m.-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. Free to visitors ($100 per semester dues for those who join). 213-3770, 769-0784.

12:45-4 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play. Bring a partner. Also, at 1 p.m., mah-jongg (free). Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

1-2:30 p.m.

ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. & Fri. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. Free. 327-4200.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun.-Fri., except Nov. 26. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), vintage (Mon.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards Sun.-Thurs. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746.

7 p.m.

Socrates Cafe: Nicola's Books.

Nov. 9 & 23. All invited to join a philosophical discussion that draws on the Socratic method of questioning underlying assumptions. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. (440) 476-0430.

7:30 p.m.

Dream Group.

Every Mon. (tentative). 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.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.

Every Mon. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-sole shoes recommended. the barn at Gretchen's House V, 2625 Traver Rd. (off Nixon Rd.). $5. 769-1052.

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

November 2009

9:30 a.m.-noon.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. 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 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg, cards, board games, and quilting and other craft projects. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990.

5 p.m.

"Corned Beef": Zingerman's Delicatessen.

Detroit corned beef king Sy Ginsberg hosts a corned beef tasting and David Sax signs copies of his book Save the Deli. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs), 422 Detroit St. Free. 663-3354.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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

7-9:30 p.m.

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

Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank Dr.). $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group.

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

7-10:30 p.m.

Voices in Harmony Sweet Adelines.

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.

7:30-9 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. Free to visitors ($80 per semester dues). 213-3770.

7:30 p.m.

"Torah and Tonics": Temple Beth Emeth.

TBE rabbi Lisa Delson leads a group discussion of short Hebrew texts, translated to English, that range from racy to bizarre. Participants read the text at the beginning of the meeting. Vinology, 110 S. Main. Free admission. 761-3463.

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: 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.

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

November 2009

Noon-4 p.m.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Wed. & Thurs. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. 769-5911.

12:45-4 p.m.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Chess: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

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

5-8 p.m.

Scrabble: Ann Arbor Scrabblers.

Every Wed. All invited to play this popular word game. Bring a set, if you have one. Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free. 994-0084.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

7 p.m.

Children's Writers Group.

Nov. 4 & 18. All local children's writers invited to discuss their work. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-9848.

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. Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline at Maple. (Park on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. 623-8050.

9-11:30 p.m.

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

Every Wed. 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.

Friday

November 2009

12:30 p.m.

Movie Matinee: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Fri. Screening of a film TBA. Lunch available ($2.50), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

1-4 p.m.

Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.

Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.

1-2:30 p.m.

ESL Conversation Group: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. & Fri. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-4200.

1:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Every Sat. & Sun. and Nov. 27. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m., plus 11:30 a.m. Sat. and Nov. 27 only) explores the current night sky. Stars of the Pharoahs (12:30 p.m. Sat. only) explores the use of science in ancient Egypt to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (2:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., & Nov. 27) explores how telescopes work and what they can do U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Swing Dance Party": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, blues, and Balboa dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-sole shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 417-9857.

Saturday

November 2009

10:30 a.m.-midnight.

Remote-Controlled Car Racing: Washtenaw RC Raceway.

Nov. 21 & 28. One of the largest regular gatherings of RC racers in the country features off-road dirt-track racing for stock and modified model electric trucks and buggies. Spectators welcome. Food concessions. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Doors open at 8 a.m. Free admission. $16 to race. (313) 565-2815.

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

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.

2-4 p.m.

"Calling All Knitters": Ann Arbor District Library.

Big Girl Knits author Jillian Moreno introduces adults and youth in grades 4 & up to the basics of knitting. Bring your own needles; yarn provided. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

2 p.m.

Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

6 p.m.

Board Game Night: Get Your Game On.

Every Thurs. & Sat., except Nov. 26. All invited to bring a favorite board game or play one of the store's. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

8 p.m.

4th Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

With live music. No partner needed. All dances taught. Beginner lessons at 7:40 p.m. 8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 8 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $9 (members, $8; students, $5). 730-6919.

Sunday

November 2009

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 Singles member Robert Klingle discusses a couple of classical music pieces and plays a recorded Detroit Symphony Orchestra performance of them. First Presbyterian Church Curtis Room, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. 662-4466, ext. 43.

1-6 p.m.

Ann Arbor Go Club.

Every Sun. & Thurs. except Nov. 26. 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. Espresso Royale, 322 S. State. Free. 417-5547.

1 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun.-Fri., except Nov. 26. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), vintage (Mon.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards. Sun.-Thurs. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5. 786-3746.

1:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris.

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 VII barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu to confirm. 747-8138.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Every Sun. 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 Union Ballroom. $3. 763-6984.

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