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Calendar of Events

Monday, November 2, 2009

9 a.m.

"Back Roads Ramble": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 12-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low-traffic destinations. meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 761-2885 & 663-5060.

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.

10 a.m.-noon.

Monday Club: Ann Arbor Salvation Army.

Nov. 2 & 9. Drop-in social group for seniors age 55 & over. Every meeting includes a speaker, word game, craft, or activity. Also, Bible study and chair exercises. Followed by lunch (bring a bag lunch) and socializing. Salvation Army Citadel, 100 Arbana. Free. 668-8353.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play groups are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m., & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Pittsfield (Wed., 11 a.m.-noon), and Traverwood (Fri., 10:30-11:30 a.m.) branches. AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Noon.

"War and Warfare in the Middle/Near East: Past and Present": U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies Lecture Series.

Every Mon. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Today's topic: "Steppe Aerobics." 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-0350.

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.

1-2:30 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.

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.

4-5:30 p.m.

"Budgeting for National Security: How Much Should We Spend?": U-M Ford School of Public Policy.

Talk by former Under Secretary of Defense Douglas Brook. 1120 Weill Hall, 735 S. State at Hill. Free. 615-3893.

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.

6:45-8:45 p.m.

"A Course in Miracles": Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.

Every Mon. All invited to read from and discuss this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book. Also, local social worker Lorraine Coburn leads a study group on the book, every Thurs., noon-1:30 p.m. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation. 327-0270

7 p.m.

"Thymes & Rosemary": Evening Herb Study Group.

Talk by a speaker TBA. U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 663-8303.

7-8:30 p.m.

"Uncommon Women and Others": Ann Arbor District Library.

U-M theater professor John Neville-Andrews discusses playwright Wendy Wasserstein and the upcoming U-M production of her groundbreaking 1977 play (see 19 Thursday listing). AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4560.

7:30 p.m.

"Orchids and Philately": Ann Arbor Stamp Club.

Talk by club member and U-M biological chemistry professor Harry Winter. The club also sponsors a holiday party Nov. 16. Salvation Army Citadel, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building). Free. 761-5859.

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.

Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society.

All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited. Directed by local flutist Tim Tikker. Music provided; bring your own music stand. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Free to visitors ($30 annual dues). 213-3172.

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 p.m.

Robert Peavler: EMU Music Department.

Recital by this baritone, a new EMU music professor. Piano accompanist is Joel Schoenhals. Pease Auditorium, EMU campus, W. Cross at College Place, Ypsilanti. Free. 487-2282.

8 p.m.

"The Modern Compositional Voice": U-M Contemporary Directions Ensemble.

This adventurous music student ensemble plays works by the intense serialist composer Pierre Boulez and by the eclectic contemporary minimalists Nico Muhly, Lee Hyla, and David Lang. The program concludes with John Adams' stunningly virtuosic Chamber Symphony. U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits Dr. (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594.

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.

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