Pittsfield Union Grange

Contra Dance
2023-11-18 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Detroit) | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Maeve Devlin calls to music by Pearl Street String Band. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes for dancing. Introduction for beginners: 7:00-ish. Pay as you can, $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15.
FSC-certified – what does it mean? Have you seen the FSC-certified logo on the back of a Patagonia catalog, on your tissue or toilet paper packaging, or on a cutting board or lumber from Menards or Home Depot? If not, come learn how to recognize the logo and what it means. If so, come learn why it’s important to continue buying FSC-certified products. Sarah Dean has been involved in the FSC-certification process as an auditor and/or consultant for over 15 years. She’ll answer your questions and share about the world of forest certification assessment schemes.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-11-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
Marlin Whitaker calls to the music of the Stout Hearted String Band. All dances taught. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish.
Wear light, comfortable clothing, and please bring a clean pair of flat shoes. AACTMAD has adopted the Pay What You Can policy: we suggest $10 to cover expenses for band and caller, but please come and pay what works for you. Bring a water bottle with your name; there will be a break midway to hydrate and catch your breath.

Contra Dance
2023-10-21 19:30 - 22:30 | MI
Laurie Pietravalle calls to music by Big Fun. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes for dancing. Introduction for beginners: 7:00-ish. Pay as you can, $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15. The program will be a presentation by Janice Jenkins and Beth Foley about the trials and joys of starting a new small farm in Washtenaw County.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-10-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
River Abel calls to the music of Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand and Josh Burdick. All dances taught. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish.
Wear light, comfortable clothing, and please bring a clean pair of flat shoes. AACTMAD has adopted the Pay What You Can policy: we suggest $10 to cover expenses for band and caller, but please come and pay what works for you. Bring a water bottle with your name; there will be a break midway to hydrate and catch your breath.

Apple Day
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
This is a chance to make your own apple cider, using our grinder and presses. We will have cider grade apples to sell, or you can bring a bushel from your own tree. Also, apple tasting, a bake sale full of apple goodies, and other fun with apples. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00-ish p.m.

Contra Dance
2023-09-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Martha Vander Kolk calls to music by Susie Lorand, Brad Battey, and Judi Morningstar. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes for dancing. Introduction for beginners: 7:00-ish. Pay as you can, $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15. The program will be a presentation by Joan Hellmann about her recent trip to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-09-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
Peter Baker and Martha Vander Kolk call to music by the Pittsfield Open Band. All dances taught. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish.
Wear light, comfortable clothing, and please bring a clean pair of flat shoes. AACTMAD has adopted the Pay What You Can policy: we suggest $10 to cover expenses for band and caller, but please come and pay what works for you. Bring a water bottle with your name; there will be a break midway to hydrate and catch your breath.

Contra Dance with barbecue & potluck
2023-08-19 18:00 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Carol Steiner calls to music by Pimento Mori. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.
The dance is preceded by a barbecue/potluck at 6:00. The Grange will provide burgers and brats (inciuding veggie options and buns); please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-08-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
Maeve Devlin calls to music by Michael Bean, Finn Reisdorf, Bubba Wilson, and Woody Locke. All dances taught. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish.
Wear light, comfortable clothing, and please bring a clean pair of flat shoes (and a bottle of water!) AACTMAD has adopted the Pay What You Can policy: we suggest $10 to cover expenses for band and caller, but please come and pay what works for you. Bring a water bottle with your name; there will be a break midway to hydrate and catch your breath.

AACTMAD policy on masking: “Attendees will no longer be required to wear masks. We fully recognize that COVID-19 still exists in our communities. We will continue to monitor the local and national trends. We may modify our mask requirements based on federal, state, and local guidance as needed. Specific events may have more stringent requirements. Please refer to the AACTMAD calendar for updates: https://aactmad.org/calendar“

Contra Dance
2023-07-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Drake Meadow calls to music by Susie Lorand and Larry Unger. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-07-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
Peter Baker calls to music by Pimento Mori. No partner is needed. All dances taught. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish.
AACTMAD has changed its Covid-19 protocols as follows: “Attendees will no longer be required to wear masks. We fully recognize that COVID-19 still exists in our communities. We will continue to monitor the local and national trends. We may modify our mask requirements based on federal, state, and local guidance as needed. Specific events may have more stringent requirements. The 1st Saturday Dance’s policy is currently “in flux”; please refer to the AACTMAD calendar for updates: https://aactmad.org/calendar“

No Grange-sponsored Contra Dance in June
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:30 | MI
No dance this month – resuming in July.

* AACTMAD Contra Dance *
2023-06-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
* This event is not sponsored by the Grange, but it is an event using our hall that is open to the public.
Ken Gall calls to music by Myron Grant and Luke Panning. No partner needed. All dances taught. Beginners’ lesson 7pm. Please bring clean shoes to change into for dancing. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.
AACTMAD has changed its Covid-19 protocols as follows: “Attendees will no longer be required to wear masks. We fully recognize that COVID-19 still exists in our communities. We will continue to monitor the local and national trends. We may modify our mask requirements based on federal, state, and local guidance as needed. Specific events may have more stringent requirements. The 1st Saturday Dance’s policy is currently “in flux”; please refer to the AACTMAD calendar for updates: https://aactmad.org/calendar“

Contra Dance
2023-05-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Martha Vander Kolk and Carol Jacobs call to music by Pearl Street String Band. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Masks required. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. Pay as you can; $10 suggested.

Contra Dance
2023-04-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Peter Baker and Marlin Whitaker call to music by Michael Bean and friends. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15. The program, Nature in Our Neighborhood: The Heritage of our Place in the World and How We Can Support Abundant Natural Communities, will be presented by Jonathan Parker.
Jonathan grew up in the woods, by a brook, in the hills of Vermont. He lives with his family in Ann Arbor and grows native perennials from seed that he collects. After seeing first hand how invasive species have spread and damaged local natural communities, he is convinced that we should all be supporting our local ecosystem by surrounding our homes with native species. Partnering with nonprofit organizations Adapt: Community Supported Ecology and Wild Ones, he offers free consultations, seeds, plants, tools, knowledge, and techniques.

Contra Dance
2023-03-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Mae Wilson calls to music by Myron Grant and Marty Somberg. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Patti Smith talks about the history of Michigan beers. Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15.
Information about Patti and her recently published book.

Contra Dance
2023-02-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Rick Szumski and Drake Meadow call to music by Pearl Street String Band. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Clerk and Grange member, will present on an interesting topic. Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15.

Contra Dance
2023-01-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Martha Vander Kolk and Reuven Anafshalom call to music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and Judi Morningstar. Beginners’ introduction 7:00-ish. Masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2023-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Tonight is a do-it-ourselves program about US national parks. Email photos in advance to Joan (hellmann@umich.edu) or bring them along to the meeting. Non-photographic memories also encouraged. Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15.

Contra Dance
2022-12-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Maeve Devlin and TBD call to music by Michael bean, V Cieri, and friends. Beginners’ intro 7:15-ish. Proof of vaccination and masks required.

Holiday Party (probable)
2022-12-16 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
We haven’t discussed it yet, but the third Friday in December is the usual date for a holiday potluck and grab bag gift exchange.

Contra Dance
2022-11-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Peter Baker and Reuven Anafshalom call to music by Big Fun. Beginners’ intro 7:15-ish. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.

Grange Meeting
2022-11-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Sheila Graziano will tell us about the history of the Marley Dances – a form of clogging – with examples. Potluck at 6:30, program at 7:15.

Contra Dance
2022-10-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Martha Vander Kolk and TBD call to music by Michael Bean, V Cieri, and friends. Beginners’ intro 7:15-ish. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Pay what you can; $10 suggested.
