Ann Arbor Senior Center

The Ann Arbor Senior Center, operated by the city near Burns Park, offers programs and social activities for older adults and also hosts a long-running community bluegrass jam open to musicians of all ages.

Atmosphere and Setting

As a municipal senior center, the space offers an informal, welcoming daytime setting rather than a bar or club atmosphere.

Ann Arbor Bluegrass Jam

On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM (setup at 6:30 PM), the center hosts a bluegrass jam that has met for more than seven years. Participants pay $5; listeners attend free. The ensemble plays roughly 20 standard bluegrass tunes per session on banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins, hammered dulcimers, dobros, electric bass, and percussion.

Other Programming

As a senior center, the broader calendar includes fitness classes, wellness programs, and community services for adults 55 and older.

Good to Know

The Ann Arbor Senior Center is located at 1320 Baldwin Avenue near Burns Park.