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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Meet & Greet
Songbird Cafe, Plymouth Mall [Plymouth Rd and Nixon Rd]: 2707 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, 48105, Ann Arbor, MI, USMeet & Greet: Sober & Social Ann Arbor
(also a meeting for the book club: Culpability; book club participation is optional)
Songbird Cafe MenuThis is a relaxed and casual Meet & Greet—no agenda, just a chance to connect with like-minded people who are exploring (or committed to) life without alcohol. The purpose of these gatherings is to put faces with names and build connection before venturing into higher-commitment activities.
You’ll see a Meet & Greet on the calendar nearly every week. They’re intended to welcome new members, and as the community grows and members get to know each other, we’ll plan more events together.
Please feel free to drop in, stay as long or as little as you’d like. I’ll always be there for the full length of the Meet & Greet and look forward to meeting you!📚 Optional: Bring along any books that have supported your alcohol-free journey, like This Naked Mind or Quit Like a Woman. We will be discussing our new book club! First book is "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger.
All genders are welcome. There’s no pressure to share your story with alcohol—just come as you are.
🚫 Just to be clear: no alcohol is allowed at our events. (I know, I shouldn’t have to say that!)
💡 P.S. Fellow introverts—please come! I know how hard it is to actually show up for things like this. If I can do it, you can too. 💛
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Join the Challenge @ Ita Yoga Studio
Ita Yoga, 2745 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor , MI, USYin Yoga Class
It’s not too late to join the Love My Alcohol-Free Life Challenge → challenge.pratidanawellness.com
This challenge is a mindful (or continued) break from alcohol and an invitation to live your healthiest, most intentional life through fitness, yoga, and conscious living.
A few of us have been loving the Infrared classes at Ita Yoga Studio! New students can enjoy unlimited classes for 30 days for just $59!
Yin Yoga, includes passive postures that are held for 3–5 minutes, allowing the body to soften and the stretch to reach deep into the connective tissues. This gentle yet transformative practice helps dissolve tension, release stress, and bring the nervous system back to balance.
You’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and calm.
All levels welcome
Heated to 90°F with soothing infrared warmth for deeper relaxationSee you there!
-Melanie1 attendee
Join the Challenge @ SPENGA
SPENGA Ann Arbor, 859 West Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI, USSPIN - STRENGTH - YOGA
It's not too late to join the challenge! challenge.pratidanawellness.com
Special Offer for The “Love My Alcohol-Free Life” Challenge Participants:
Get 3 FREE trial classes at SPENGA Ann Arbor!Please book the class by emailing info@spengaannarbor.com to get your trial classes. Book early to get your spot!
Experience the perfect blend of Spin, Strength, and Yoga in one energizing 60-minute class. SPENGA’s signature 20-20-20 format keeps workouts fresh and balanced: 20 minutes of heart-pumping spin, 20 minutes of full-body strength training, and 20 minutes of yoga to restore and reset.
Learn more about the FREE 30 Day “Love My Alcohol-Free Life” Challenge here.
See you there!
-Melanie1 attendee
Past events
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