Make plans this weekend at Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena
Ready to try something new? There is still time to register for session 4 of the learn-to-skate program and if you are a hockey enthusiast, sharpen your skills at the Adult Hockey Skills Clinics:
- Monday’s 7:15-8:45 a.m.
- Friday’s: 6:30-8 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the rink. Go online to plan your visit, 2150 Jackson Ave.
Save the date: Friday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) and Monday, Feb. 17 (President’s Day) enjoy an extra open skating session from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Love is in the air at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Ann Arbor Farmers Market will be open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 315 Detroit Street. Our vendors will have everything you need for a local Valentine’s Day, including cut flowers, chocolate, gifts and more! You’ll also find apples, apple cider, fresh greens, root vegetables, winter squash, mushrooms, garlic and onions, microgreens, eggs, pastured poultry and meat, fish, cheese, bread, pastries, olive oil, chocolate, beverages, Polish food, Mediterranean food, prepared food and artisan goods! We accept cash, and tokens for credit/debit card, mobile payment and SNAP/EBT are available at the construction trailer in the parking lot. The market office building is closed for a demolition/renovation project. Service animals only. Accessible restrooms are available. More information at our website.
Buhr Park Ice Arena comes alive tonight during Frozen Friday!
We hope to see you tonight for the Frozen Friday Latin Night skate. Enjoy lively music from 7-8:45 p.m. You’re welcome to dress the part and bring your own skates or rent them from us. General admission rates apply. For additional site information visit the website.
Be sure to make skating, stick and pucks and drop-in hockey a part of your upcoming mid-winter break. The arena is offering an extended skating schedule!
• Friday, Feb. 14:
Drop-in hockey, 10-11 a.m.
Open skate, noon-2 p.m. and a Valentine’s themed skate from 7-8:45 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15:
Sticks and pucks, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Open skate, 2:45-4:30 p.m. and 7:15-8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 16:
Sticks and pucks, 9-10 a.m.
Open skate, 3:15-5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 17 (President’s Day)
Open skate, noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Drop-in hockey (18+), 9-10 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18:
Drop-in hockey (all ages), 10-11:30 a.m.
Open skate, noon-2 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Sticks and pucks, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Drop-in hockey (women), 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Dive into spring at Mack Indoor Pool
Registration is underway for March and April learn-to-swim classes at Mack Indoor Pool. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Swimming is a very important life skill and we look forward to having you in our class. Go online to view the levels and sessions available. The first week of March information about summer day camps, classes and other special programs will be posted on the website. Stay tuned!
Spring swim team registration for the Octopods will begin Saturday, March 1. Details will be available on the website Saturday, Feb 15.
* If you have Monday, Feb. 17 off in honor of President’s day grab your swimsuit and head to the pool. There’s an extra open swimming session from noon-4 p.m.
Ann Arbor Senior Center February activities
Nature inspired Valentine’s workshop
Monday, Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m. Join Eleva Potter, Natural Area Preservation Environmental Educator for this new workshop. Potter will help us create our own unique valentines with nature themes using watercolors or colored pencils. All materials provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Drive-thru: Balancing cabin fever
Wednesday, Feb. 12, noon-1 p.m. Join Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists for this fun and cozy event. Enjoy snacks, socialize indoors and pick up information. Sign up for a 10-minute balance screening. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. required. Contact 734.794.6250. Free for members; $5 nonmembers.
Workshop: Medicare and you
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12-1 p.m. Join Jacob Briggs from Retirement Planning Solutions in Michigan for a 45-minute educational program, focused solely on providing valuable insights (no marketing or sales involved). Briggs will cover Medicare Parts A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) – what’s covered and what’s not; Enrollment guidance: When and how to enroll in Medicare properly; Popular Medicare plans: An overview of today’s most common options; Deferring coverage: Understanding guidelines for deferring and maintaining creditable coverage; Penalty avoidance: Tips to avoid costly Medicare penalties. All attendees will receive a packet of helpful Medicare information and light snacks will be provided. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Preregistration required. Call 734.794.6250. Free of charge.
Senior mall walks
Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Join us for a weekly one-mile loop around the mall! Meet staff from the Ann Arbor Senior Center at Briarwood Mall, near the Panda Express entrance (between JCPenney and Macy’s) and walk together indoors. Preregistration required. Contact 734.794.6250. Free for members; $2 per walk for nonmembers.
Project grow winter classes: Fundamentals of Successful Organic Gardening
Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. You’re invited to join Project Grow to learn how to develop and maintain healthy organic soil – the key to successful organic gardening. Understand the role that microorganisms play in building soil and promoting plant health. Discover how to employ composting, mulching and cover crops to build soil productivity, increase microbial activity and provide timely release of plant nutrients. Gain an understanding of what vegetable varieties work best in an organic garden and how to plant, cultivate, support and manage their harvest as well as the basic principles of integrated pest management. Open to ages 18+. Via Zoom. Click here to register. Contact info@projectgrowgardens.org. Free of charge.
