Cards and Games

Canasta!

Tuesday, March 25, 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!

Tuesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 2025 | 12:30-3:30pm

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

Chess at Next

Tuesday, March 25, 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

Tuesday, March 25, 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

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 5:00-8:00pm

For information contact Ken Rusch at 248-968-3505

Euchre

Wednesday, March 26, 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!

Double Deck Pinochle

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

Thursday, March 27, 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

Thursday, March 27, 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, March 28, 2025 | 11:00-2:30pm

On-going Fridays

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, March 28, 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.

Duplicate Bridge

Monday, March 31, 2025 | 11:15-2:30pm

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

BINGO

Monday, March 31, 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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 6:00-8:00pm

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