What we’re about
Welcome to "The Best Part of Alcohol-Free Living!" A community for anyone seeking connection, fun, and good company, without the booze!
Whether you're sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into your journey, you’re welcome here. You don’t need a rock-bottom moment to explore life without alcohol. Millions of people are waking up to the insidious effects alcohol has on our health, relationships, motivation, and potential. It’s time we all normalize choosing not to drink.
Even though more and more people are ditching alcohol, the hardest part of living alcohol-free is often going against the grain of our culture. From happy hours to live music, and backyard BBQs, alcohol is everywhere—even at "family-friendly" events.
This group was created by someone (hi, I’m Melanie 👋🏼), a 47-year-old introverted, highly sensitive human navigating life alcohol-free in Ann Arbor. I’ve looked for a local AF community that isn’t rooted in powerlessness, rehab, or recovery, and couldn’t find it. So, I decided to create a community grounded in freedom, choice, and self-love instead. (And yes, if you’re in AA or recovery, you are absolutely welcome here too!)
Here are some ideas:
✅ Take a stroll through the Arb
✅ Take a cooking class a Sur Le Tab
✅ Sourdough bread making class @ Zingerman’s
✅ Take swing dance lessons in Ypsi.
✅ Yoga class
✅ Run hill sprints at Vets Park
✅ Coffee at Dozer
✅ Enter Warrior Dash or Race together
✅ Try a new restaurant downtown
✅ Meet for a book club
✅ Ideas welcome!
This isn’t necessarily a support group for sobriety, but community is the #1 protective factor in maintaining your goals! So, if it's your goal to try alcohol free living, please join us!
✨ Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your commitment, and courage to try something new, and maybe your favorite alcohol-free drink. 😄
Upcoming events
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Meeting 2: Book Club: "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger
Songbird Cafe, Plymouth Mall [Plymouth Rd and Nixon Rd]: 2707 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, 48105, Ann Arbor, MI, USWe had a great discussion of Chapters 1-10 on Sunday 11/23/25. Next meeting is Sunday 12/14/15 @ 11:30 Songbird Cafe. (Chapters 11-30)
"Culpability," by Bruce Holsinger invites us to consider what it means to be accountable, for ourselves, our creations, and our impact on one another, in an era where the boundaries between human and machine are blurring.
Here’s our reading + meeting schedule
Proposed Meetup Dates & Reading Plan Discussion (read as much or a little as you can, and we'll try to keep the discussion limited up to certain points. For example, 11/23 we'll discuss up to the end of chapter 10).
- Sunday Dec 14 @ 11:30 (Chapters 11–30)
- Saturday Dec 27 @ 11:30 (Chapters 31–45)
- Saturday Jan 10 @ 3:00-4:30 (Chapters 46–60: Final discussion & Reflections)
The pacing is very manageable. Many chapters are short (about 5 minutes on Audible). Feel free to read or listen at your own pace and come to any meetups that work for you.
📖 About the Book: Culpability
Set at a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay, this riveting family drama explores moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence—from the bestselling author of the “wise and addictive” (New York Times) The Gifted School.3 attendees
Adult Roller Skating (Throwback Hits!)
Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, US🛼 Throwback Rollerskating Night!
Riverside Arena – Livonia
Thursday | 8:00–10:30 PM
Let’s have some alcohol-free fun on wheels!
Join us for Adult Throwback Skate Night at Riverside Roller Skating Arena. You can show off your moves, or cling gracefully to the side rails. No Judgement 😉
✨ Details:
- Admission: $9
- Skate Rentals: $3–4
- Time: 8:00–10:30 PM
- Music: Throwback Hits! 🎶
Come skate, socialize, or just vibe with the music and enjoy an evening surrounded by supportive, like-minded humans.
P.S. Feel free to make it festive with an ugly sweater or any fun holiday accessory!
Click here for more info: Riverside Arena16 attendeesMeeting 3: Book Club: "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger
Songbird Cafe, Plymouth Mall [Plymouth Rd and Nixon Rd]: 2707 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, 48105, Ann Arbor, MI, USThis is meeting 3 of the book Culpability.
The next meeting is Saturday 12/27/15 @ 11:30 Songbird Cafe. (Chapters 32-45)
"Culpability," by Bruce Holsinger invites us to consider what it means to be accountable, for ourselves, our creations, and our impact on one another, in an era where the boundaries between human and machine are blurring.
Here’s our reading + meeting schedule
Proposed Meetup Dates & Reading Plan Discussion (read as much or a little as you can, and we'll try to keep the discussion limited up to certain points.
Next Meeting:
- Saturday Dec 27 @ 11:30 (Chapters 31–45)
- Saturday Jan 10 @ 11:30 (Chapters 46–60: Final discussion & Reflections)
The pacing is very manageable. Many chapters are short (about 5 minutes on Audible). Feel free to read or listen at your own pace and come to any meetups that work for you.
📖 About the Book: Culpability
Set at a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay, this riveting family drama explores moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence—from the bestselling author of the “wise and addictive” (New York Times) The Gifted School.1 attendee
Past events
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