ALL has events planned for the upcoming weeks, which include new and recurring ones.

Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) events

The Alpena Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) will host Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) events via Zoom in February at the Alpena Community College (ACC).

ALL has recently joined the HSM as an organizational member, according to an ALL press release on Thursday. This will allow ALL to offer HSM history programs.

Established in 1828, the HSM is Michigan’s oldest cultural organization and helps connect Michigan’s past to its residents and organizations through programs and events, publications, awards, workshops, networking opportunities, and support for local history organizations.

HSM events in February include:

— The Archaeological Conservancy: Preserving Archaeology in Michigan at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3

— A Leap From the Clouds: Michigan’s Early Aeronauts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11

ALL recurring programs for February

— Pickleball from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Aplex. Call the Aplex at 989-353-6164 for more information. Aplex fees apply.

— Duplicate Bridge at 12:25 p.m. on Mondays. Call 989-354-2306 or 989-595-5119 for location and more information.

— Mexican Train Dominoes from 9:15 until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at ACC. Call Eileen Wikaryasz at 989-340-0608 for more information.

— Pinocle from 12:30 until 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at ACC. Call Mary Ann Kenne at 989-255-4414 for more information.

— Spitzer from 10 until 11:30 am on Thursdays at ACC. Call Marylin Klingshirn at 989-354-0884 for more information.

— Square Dancing from 4 to 6 p.m most Fridays. Call 803-292-9613 for more information.

ALL is supported by membership fees and guests are always welcome with donation.

Writing and Self-Publishing Novels

On Tuesday, Nancy Abram, a retired Alpena Public Schools teacher and author, will present the “Writing and Self-Publishing Novels” program at 1:30 p.m. at ACC. The program will be available via Zoom, as well.

Abram will discuss what she has learned from writing and self-publishing three Michigan based detective novels.

Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James)

On Thursday, ALL will host Esther Ableidinger, a Presque Isle resident and former board president of the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) and Hope Shores Alliance, who will share her experiences of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) walk.

The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimages leading to the shrine of Apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. Tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried at this location.