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.

  • Pinochle

    Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 12:00-3:00pm

    PINOCHLE...come and join the fun! 

    Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
    All skill levels welcome. For additional information, contact Ed Schouten at edward.schouten@gmail.com.

  • Canasta!

    Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 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!

  • Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 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.

  • Chess Club

    Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:00-7:00pm

    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, December 6, 2024 | 11:00-2:30pm

    Please note start date: June 4 th 

    Duplicate Bridge - Facilitator: Irv Feldman. 248-828-5346 Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 pm

  • Mah Jongg

    Friday, December 6, 2024 | 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, December 9, 2024 | 11:30-2:00pm

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

  • BINGO

    Monday, December 9, 2024 | 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 apiece. Pay upon arrival.

  • Tuesday Partners Bridge

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 12:30-3:30pm

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

  • Socki!

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 12:30-2:30pm

    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

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 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, December 10, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm

    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

  • Euchre

    Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 10:00-12:00pm

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

  • Birmingham Stamp Club

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 5:30-7:30pm

    For information contact Ken Rusch at 248-968-3505

  • Birmingham Coin Club

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 6:00-8:00pm

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