“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
- Les Brown
To garden is to cultivate relationships. Through the gardening process, one becomes more familiar with the earth; with oneself; and with being part of a community. For example, through…
Sports, Recreation & Arts Filed under General Announcements.
Looking for something fun to do? Want to get out and get some exercise? We offer, fun, exciting, and high quality sports, recreation, and arts activities for people of all ages and abilities. See our events page to see what’s coming up!
All of our events are free unless otherwise noted.
All of our events are held at the Ann Arbor CIL unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The 2012 Fitness Challenge is the perfect way to get a great start on your resolution to be me more active. Participants who meet their goal each week each chances… Read more ›
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Mary StackSports & Recreation Coordinator
Accessible Garden Grant Award from NGP
Monday, February 13, 2012
A special thanks to a local group of engaged community members interested in supporting non-profits called “Next Generation Philanthropists – NGP, a giving circle at the Ann Arbor… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Anna’s Fitness Journey–Cycling My Heart Out
Friday, December 16, 2011
Greetings, my wonderful supporters! It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since my first two blog entries. Oh boy, has a lot changed. I have gained a… Read more ›
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Anna Dusbiber-GossageYouth Services Coordinator
Touching the Spirit Gallery Show
Monday, December 5, 2011
This fall, the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living and the University of Michigan School of Art & Design partnered to offer a ceramics class for people with disabilities. The class… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The holidays are fast approaching, and during this week’s Recreation event, we began to prepare for the celebration.
On November 15, eight participants joined instructor Laurie Krauss for… Read more ›
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Author: Emily Bailey
Cooking has always been a passion of mine since I was seven years old, and when I got the opportunity to teach cooking lessons at the Ann… Read more ›
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Anna Dusbiber-GossageYouth Services Coordinator
My Spinning World: My Two Year Run
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
To the best AmeriCorps VISTA the Ann Arbor CIL has ever had — that was the expectation-filled salutation pinned to a large bouquet of flowers set on the desk that… Read more ›
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Robin BennettYouth Programming Asst. & Volunteer Coordinator
The Ann Arbor CIL Recreation Program is Making the Holidays Fun with Handmade Cards and Gifts!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Who doesn’t like to receive cards and gifts from loved ones during the holidays? Holiday gift giving is one way to show your loved ones how much you care, but… Read more ›
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Melissa McPhersonArts & Recreation Coordinator
National Novel Writing Month is Coming to the Ann Arbor CIL!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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Melissa McPhersonArts & Recreation Coordinator
We can can! Growing Hope comes to the Ann Arbor CIL
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Most of us, at one point or another, have had way too much produce on our hands. Clogging up the countertop, that pile of fruit probably fed the fruit flies… Read more ›
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
We are pleased to announce that the Recreation Program will be holding a card making class led by volunteer instructor Laurie Krauss. During the class Laurie will show everyone how… Read more ›
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Melissa McPhersonArts & Recreation Coordinator
Glen Ashlock AT/IT Program Manager
Ava HaberkornHalm Sports & Recreation Coordinator
Melissa McPherson Arts & Recreation Coordinator
Mary Stack Sports & Recreation Coordinator
The Michigan Adaptive Sports Coalition provides information on inclusive sports opportunities around Michigan, including
For more information, visit their website!
