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.

  • Double Deck Pinochle

    Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 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, January 14, 2026 | 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!

  • Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 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. 

  • Friday afternoon - Duplicate Bridge

    Friday afternoon - Duplicate Bridge

    Friday, January 16, 2026 | 11:00-2:30pm

    On-going Fridays

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

  • Mah Jongg

    Mah Jongg

    Friday, January 16, 2026 | 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.

  • Duplicate Bridge

    Duplicate Bridge

    Monday, January 19, 2026 | 11:15-2:30pm

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

  • Tuesday Partners Bridge

    Tuesday Partners Bridge

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 12:30-3:30pm

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

  • Socki!

    Socki!

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 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.

  • Chess at Next

    Chess at Next

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 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, January 20, 2026 | 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 Coin Club

    Birmingham Coin Club

    Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm

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

  • Birmingham Stamp Club

    Birmingham Stamp Club

    Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:00-8:00pm

    For information contact Ken Rusch at 248-968-3505