ALPENA — This week’s programs from the Association of Lifelong Learners include dominoes, card games, and a music celebration.

Dominoes

Mexican Train Express dominoes is played from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Alpena Community College’s M. Briggs Center.

Ready for a fun, addictive and fast-moving game that has lots of surprising twists and turns? Join ALL for Mexican Train Express. This dominoes game does not have partners and can be played with two, three, four, five or more players. You will learn some tricks and techniques. You may join this class at any time during the year.

Pinochle

Julie Byrnes is inviting you to join her and others in single deck pinochle from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays in

August at M. Briggs Center.

Contract Bridge

Contract bridge is played from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Fridays at M. Briggs Center. This is an ongoing group of card players who welcome any players at any time. This is a teaching class but welcome experienced players as well.

A Celebration of Cajun Music

A celebration of Cajun music will take place on Wednesday at 2 p.m., at Turning Brook, 300 Oxbow Dr., Alpena.

The Cajun people have existed in South Louisiana for over 200 years. Their music still lives in the area’s dancehalls, restaurants, and auditoriums. Their bands perform throughout the world. Enjoy the infectious rhythms and join with them in the “Joi de vi” (the joy of life).

Prior to the pandemic, Don Londo and his wife Evelyn traveled extensively throughout South Louisiana. They have experienced Cajun music in all the venues: dance halls, restaurants, auditoriums, TV, and radio shows. It is their privilege to share this little-known aspect of American culture.

Pickleball

ALL Pickleball is played from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the APlex. Call the ALL office at 989-358-7207 for details.

YouTube channel

 Enjoy over 70 + recorded programs, go to YouTube and type in the search area: Association of Lifelong Learners at Alpena Community College.