Cards and Games

Cards will resume in May under strict adherence to all CDC guidelines including temperature checks upon entry, wearing masks and social distancing.

  • Duplicate Bridge

    Duplicate Bridge

    Monday, May 5, 2025 | 11:15-2:30pm

    Regulars and newcomers alike enjoy playing this fun and challenging form of bridge.

  • Mah Jongg

    Mah Jongg

    Monday, May 5, 2025 | 1:00-4:00pm

    Mondays 1:00 to 4:00 pm
    Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

    Come with your own Mah Jongg table partner or stop by the office to sign up if you would like to play. You must be able to play independently. If you are interested in joining a group,
    contact the Next office.

  • Trivia Time at Next!

    Trivia Time at Next!

    Monday, May 5, 2025 | 3:00-5:00pm

    Enjoy an evening trivia in a lively, interactive quizlike atmosphere with a professional and entertaining trivia host! Teams of four can enjoy a little friendly competition with
    a chance to win bragging rights.  

  • Canasta!

    Canasta!

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12:00-2:00pm

    Each Tuesday - drop in, no registration required. 

    Join fellow Next members to play Canasta. Play this unique and fun card game with a few competitive Next friends!

  • Socki!

    Socki!

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12:30-3:00pm

    Tuesdays drop-in, no registration necessary. 

    Socki is a family card game for 2-8 players that plays like an open faced gin rummy. If you can count to 12, you can play Socki.

  • Tuesday Partners Bridge

    Tuesday Partners Bridge

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12:30-3:30pm

    Bring a partner and play bridge with old friends and new.

  • Chess at Next

    Chess at Next

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    Every Tuesday.

    Did you know Next has chess boards available in the office? You can borrow one for use in the center anytime — but on Tuesday we will be setting up the boards for drop in play in the lobby. Come and enjoy the centuries old game of kings. All boards and pieces are thoroughly sanitized after each use or for a safer option, bring your own set. 

  • New! Shanghai Rummy

    New! Shanghai Rummy

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    Shanghai rum is a rummy card game, based on gin rummy and a variation of Contract rummy played by 3 to 8 players. It is also known as California rummy. Drop in, all skill levels welcome. For additional information contact Beverly Sankey at beverlyonline@ comcast.net

  • Birmingham Stamp Club

    Birmingham Stamp Club

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5:00-8:00pm

    For information contact Ken Rusch at 248-968-3505

  • Double Deck Pinochle

    Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 10:00-12:00pm

    Come and join the fun! 
    All skill levels welcome. For additional information, contact Ed Schouten at edward.schouten@gmail.com.

  • Euchre

    Euchre

    Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 10:00-2:00pm

    No experience necessary. Anyone who is interested in playing or learning how to play is welcome. Drop-in and have fun!

  • They’re back - Canasta Lessons!

    They're back - Canasta Lessons!

    Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 10:00-12:00pm

    Canasta is a unique card game in several ways. Each card has a scoring value that is most often not the numerical value of the card, some cards have special uses, and suits are not relevant. This game involves melding, adding to melds and the right to take the whole discard pile. Join fellow Next member Karen Falck and learn the objective, how to play, playing as teams, and the other basics of this fast-paced, high-scoring and unpredictable card game. Once mastered you’ll have a great way to pass the time with a few competitive friends.

    Six weeks Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11

  • Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 4:00-5:00pm

    Fellow Next members and accomplished Chess players, Chris Dow and Bruce Dobras will be teaching beginner and intermediate chess players tactics and positioning with play time.

    Please call the office to check availability. 

  • Chess Club

    Chess Club

    Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 5:00-7:30pm

    Lessons: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
    Open Play: 5:00 to 7:00 pm

    This club seeks to bring together people who have an interest in chess. Fellow Next members Chris Dow and Bruce Dobras will be teaching tactics and positioning. For additional information,
    please contact Chris Dow at 248-647-0728.

  • Friday afternoon - Duplicate Bridge

    Friday afternoon - Duplicate Bridge

    Friday, May 9, 2025 | 11:00-2:30pm

    On-going Fridays

    Duplicate Bridge - Facilitator: Irv Feldman. 248-828-5346

  • BINGO

    BINGO

    Monday, May 12, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    First and Third Mondays of the month. Drop-in, no registration necessary.

    Eight games of regular bingo are played. Play up to four cards at only $2 a piece. Pay upon arrival.

  • Birmingham Coin Club

    Birmingham Coin Club

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 6:00-8:00pm

    For information contact Robert Beuter at 248-646-9657.

  • Bingo 2.0 - New!!

    Bingo 2.0 - New!!

    Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 3:00-5:00pm

    There is Bingo and now, there is Bingo 2.0! We are going to shake things up a bit by offering a different Bingo experience each month. In May, we’ll tie into the Japanese theme by playing with bingo cards featuring elements of Japanese culture, such as traditional clothing, cuisine, landmarks and festivals. In June, Bingo 2.0 will take on a Luau theme and we’ll be calling numbers in less traditional ways. There will be snacks, socializing, decorations and prizes each month. Give it a try! (Please note: this does not replace the Monday Bingo that takes place here at Next on a regular basis.) Generously sponsored by GLCA Home Care.