What we’re about
If you are a woman with no children, stepchildren or grandchildren this group is for you. My goal is to create a friendship network that allows us to build our family in a non-traditional way. I tend to like to do activities such as hiking, crafting, gardening, cooking etc. but could also schedule the occasional food or coffee meet if people are interested in that route. To the women out there- please know that if you choose not to have children, either voluntarily or involuntarily, there is most definitely a positive place for you to belong- right here!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Discovery After Dark: Adult Fall Festival – Leslie Science & Nature CenterLeslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Tickets are $30 (or $20 if you are a member of the Leslie Science and Nature Center). Each ticket includes 2 adult beverages and snacks.
Purchase here: Tickets
Let's nerd out without ninos! From the official event page:
"Unleash your inner child as you explore exhibits, go head-to-head in trivia, and investigate science-themed activities.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Leslie Science and Nature Center! Experience the magic of the outdoors with:- Mysterious night hikes
- S'mores around the campfire
- Stargazing in our new portable planetarium"
Leslie Science and Nature Center is located on the north side of Ann Arbor, right next to Leslie Park Golf Course. Traver Road can be reached from Barton Drive (to our west) which is easily accessed from M-14 (Exit 4)
I have not been here before but on Google maps the parking lot looks pretty small. I will try to scope the area and parking earlier in the week.***Please note: I may be cross-posting this event to another women's group (Her Social Circle-Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti 30-40s Women’s Meetup).
- Open House at Peach Mountain ObservatoryPeach Mountain Observatory, Dexter, MI
It's the last open house of the year at U of M's Peach Mountain Observatory! Let's get our stargaze on with our hosts, the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Dress warmly- the forecasted low is in the 30s. Plan on arriving before dusk to make it easier to park and find each other. :)
Please read the driving and visiting instructions below and on the observatory website carefully:
To get to the observatory, travel 1.1 miles west along North Territorial Road from the Dexter-Pinckney Road intersection. You will see a small maize and blue sign that marks the gate. IN ALL CASES DRIVE SLOWLY. THAT MEANS: WALKING SPEED OR 5 M.P.H. Travel along the dirt road up the hill, turn left, and park along the road.
General prohibitions- Alcohol, controlled substances, firearms, fireworks, and pets are strictly forbidden. Smoking is prohibited.
- Be advised: there are NO bathroom facilities at Peach Mountain.
- Cell phones, CB radios, and other radio signal sources must be turned off before entering the observatory grounds. These devices interfere with the Radio Telescope.
Light Etiquette
- First-time Open House visitors (Lowbrow member or otherwise) are expected to identify themselves to the Lowbrow Host on-site. Arriving after dusk: Drivers of vehicles approaching the observing area must be prepared to switch off headlights and running lights. The access road from N. Territorial is approximately 0.7 miles and makes a sharp bend to the left as it approaches the margin of the observing area. There will be a line of cones limiting access to the observing area proper in order to safeguard the night vision of Lowbrows and guests already present. For Open Houses, drivers are allowed to keep headlights on ONLY UNTIL PARKED or have received specific directions from the Lowbrow Host available for assistance.
- NO WHITE FLASHLIGHTS OR CAMERA FLASHES, PLEASE! After dusk, do not use white lights or take flash photographs either when approaching the observing area or within the observing area. They can compromise night vision. If you must use a flashlight, use one that has a red filter. If you need assistance, notify the Lowbrow Host on duty.
Telescope Etiquette
- Please ask the owner’s permission before looking through a telescope. We are happy to have visitors look through our scopes, but sometimes we are concentrating on other activities.
- Do not touch any of the telescopes, especially glass surfaces, or mounts. Touching can cause vibration of the image and can move the scope off target requiring realignment.
Observing takes place in two areas: one in the field near the radio telescope, and one at the 24 inch McMath telescope. To get to the McMath telescope, walk west from the small parking lot keeping the fence to the left and turn left again keeping the fence to the left. Follow the path for about 700 feet until you see the pale blue building. Inside is the 24 inch telescope. Club members and visitors may set up their telescopes in the field next to the 24 inch telescope.
***Please note: this event is cross-posted to another women's group (Her Social Circle-Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti 30-40s Women’s Meetup)
