Ron Scarbough Exhibit - Kayrod Gallery
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-28 | Ellen Kayrod Gallery, 4750 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
During Black History Month
Honor – Past, Present, and Future
Ron Scarbough and Friends Art Exhibit | Featuring – Creative Spirits
Opens: Friday, February 9, 2024 | 10a-3p
Reception: Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 4 – 7pm
Closes: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 3p
An exhibit exploring the artwork of Detroit African American artists, honoring the past and present contributions to our cultural landscape while giving a glimpse of the future.
Displayed will be a variety of work by many local artists and specially featured original artwork for sale by recent Detroit ancestors, Ron Scarbough and Warren Wells.
General Hours: Mon – Fri 10a – 3p | Special Events Sat & Sun

BEYOND U - Drums Alive
2024-02-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
FRIDAYS @ Beyond U
DRUMS ALIVE: GOLDEN BEATS
This class is a drumming and movement workout that is specifically designed to enhance physical, emotional and cognitive health.
Instructor: Meida Ollivierra l Time: 9AM – 10AM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 10 min

Kayrod Art Gallery Gift Shop
2024-02-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Open weekdays from 10a – 3p
Are you looking for a meaningful gift for someone special that is unique?
Look no further than the Kayrod Art Gallery Gift Shop – in-person and online!
*All the art available for purchase through the Kayrod Gift Shop also supports Hannan Center’s nonprofit work as a portion of the proceeds from a sale goes back to Hannan.
Thank you so much for giving back to your community!

Beyond U - Yoga
2024-02-23 10:15 - 23:15, 2024-03-01 10:15 - 23:15 | Hybrid – In Person / Virtual
FRIDAYS @ Beyond U
YOGA
This yoga class is for all levels and abilities. There will be seated and standing poses with floorwork which includes suggested helpful modifications.
Instructor: Trina Campbell l Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM
Location: Zoom/In person at Hannan Center
Class Size: 10 min

Beyond U - Fine Arts Course
2024-02-23 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-03-01 12:30 - 15:00 | Hybrid – In Person / Virtual
FRIDAYS @ Beyond U
FINE ARTS
Learn the skills of printmaking, collage, figure drawing, mandala making, and painting self-portraits. Participants can learn and create in an atmosphere that promotes self-expression and creativity.
Instructor: James Puntigam l Time: 12:30PM – 3PM
Location: Zoom/In person at Hannan Center
Class Size: 7 min

Beyond U - Yoga
2024-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Mondays @ Beyond U
Move your body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.
Increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion.
Instructor: Laura Lerman l Time: 10AM – 11AM l Location: Zoom
Requirements: Wear loose clothing
Class Size: 10 min

Breath of Change - Caregiver Support Group Online
2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join us to connect with a social worker from the Hannan Center and other caregivers in the community. This is a space for caregivers to learn about topics related to caregivers and to meet with other caregivers. Register through Adrienne Lane alane@hannan.org

Beyond U - Dancing
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Mondays @ Beyond U
HUSTLE DANCING
Line dance supports healthy aging, brain memory, flexibility, and balance, plus reduces STRESS.
In class we will do old and new dances through a variety of music genres. Classes are one hour long with a menu of warmups, demos, and cool down all done through dancing.
Instructor: Nawali G. l Time: 11AM – 12PM l Location: Hannan Center
Requirements: Need sound system, Blue tooth compatible
Class Size: 10 min/ 25 max

Beyond U - Tai Chi
2024-02-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
TUESDAYS @ Beyond U
TAI CHI
This class provides an opportunity to learn the ancient Chinese form of moving, meditation and relaxation while creating balance between the mind and body. Muscular strength, flexibility, joint movement, balance and cardio-respiratory fitness are potential benefits.
Instructor: Vernice McDaniel l Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 10 min/45 Max

Beyond U - Meditation
2024-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
TUESDAYS @ BEYOND U
MEDITATION
By exploring the various techniques of meditation, participants will learn and develop skills of mindfulness and meditation. Methods include deep concentration and learning how to skillfully respond to physical pain, stress, difficult emotions, and thought patterns.
Instructor: Vernice McDaniel l Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM l Location: Zoom
Requirements: Wear loose clothing
Class Size: 10 min

HBP Control Workshop - National Kidney Foundation at Hannan Center
2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Take charge of your health! Join us for a Six-Week Workshop Wednesdays from 10-11:30a.m.
At Hannan Center, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will present a workshop helping participants, or family members, learn how to:

Monitor blood pressure
Cope with stress
Make healthy food choices
Create a physical activity plan
Manage your medications
Keep personal action plans – and more

High blood pressure control will help you build skills and tools to manage your hypertension (“hbp”) and live a healthier life. It is a fun, interactive, eight week workshop led by certified leaders.

Beyond U - Hand Quilting
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Wednesdays @ Beyond U
HAND-QUILTING
How many of you have fond memories of watching a family member, or friend, make a quilt by hand? If you’ve ever longed to learn this art form, now is the time! Please join us as I take you on an adventure into the history of quilt-making from the perspective of the ancestors. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to cut, piece, and hand-quilt fabrics together by hand using a needle and thread. Note: Students will need to purchase their supplies. A complete supply list will be provided.
During the first class, we will discuss what kinds of fabrics, batting, thread are needed for this course and the quantities to purchase.
Instructor: April Shipp l Time: 10AM – 12PM l Location: Hannan Center
Dates: Begins January 17 and ends March 27
Class Size: 6 min/12 max l Cost: $25 course
Materials Needed: Some materials might include: cotton fabrics, sharp scissors, a rotary cutter, a rotary cutter mat, see-through rulers 6”x18 or 6”x24, a seam ripper, hand sewing needles, straight pins for quilting, a thimble, #2 pencils, masking tape, quilters safety pins, and thread.
Class Rules of conduct: class must start on time. No food or drink is allowed. You may bring a bottle of water. Please turn all cell phones to vibrate during class.

Beyond U - CIRCL Mobility
2024-02-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
WEDNESDAYS @ Beyond U
CIRCL Mobility™ with the Lifestyle Diva™
This class will focus on flexibility, breath work, and mobility exercises to help you move better and longer. This class will be set to a soundtrack of healing tones and sound frequencies to help free your mind to focus and release stress.
Instructor: Sheila Gerard |Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Dates: Every Wednesday
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants
Class Size: 10 min/60 max
Materials needed: Comfortable clothing and a willing mind

Beyond U - I LOVE SPANISH I
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
WEDNESDAYS @ Beyond U
I LOVE SPANISH I
Learn to speak this beautiful language in a lively, musical atmosphere. Taught by musician Alina Morr, who became fluent in Spanish after beginning her studies at the age of 32. Ms. Morr uses rhythms and interactional songs that greatly enhance learning and memorization, as well as more traditional teaching tools such as texts and workbooks. There is also an emphasis on learning about Spanish and Latin American culture, with possible field trips.
Instructor: Alina Morr l Time: 1PM – 2PM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 6 min/15 max

Beyond U - I LOVE SPANISH II
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
WEDNESDAYS @ Beyond U
I LOVE SPANISH 2
The lively rhythms and repetitions used in the memorization drills greatly enhance learning due to the effect of Rhythmic Entrainment, as has been documented by numerous studies on how the brain learns best. Come and share the joy of learning this beautiful language, in a stimulating and joyful atmosphere. The second semester of I Love Spanish! is open to both those who have completed I Love Spanish I, as well as to those who have some basic experience in studying the language and would like to continue learning, using a different approach.
Instructor: Alina Morr l Time: 3PM – 4PM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 6 min/15 max

Beyond U - Theater
2024-02-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
THURSDAYS @ Beyond U
THEATER
This class will provide the opportunity to explore various aspects of theater performance and production. Participants will explore theater techniques and develop and share their creativity with an audience.
Instructor: Indigo Colbert l Time: 10AM – 11:30AM l Location: In person at Hannan Center
Class Size: 5 min/7 max

Beyond U - Art & Design 101
2024-02-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
THURSDAYS @ Beyond U
ART AND DESIGN 101
A class for beginners and for those who have had some experience with art making. In this class, participants will explore the possibilities in drawing, painting, and collage. “We learn from each other in a creative and relaxed environment”.
Instructor: Nancy Wolfe l Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 7 min l Materials Needed: TBA

Beyond U - Health & Healing for Living
2024-02-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
AVC KITCHENS 2024 HEALTH AND HEALING FOR LIVING PROGRAM
The years 2020 to 2023 helped teach us it is important to maintain good health and build a strong immune system. In this weekly 12-week program you will learn practical nutrition and health knowledge from a Science and Biblical perspective. Highlights of topics covered will include:

Plant-based culinary techniques and recipes;
Keys to weight loss;
How to use nutrition to manage health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol;
Plus an introduction to using essential oils for health; and
Steps to creating a kitchen garden using simple herbs for better health.

All classes are available for review during the 12-week program. So don’t worry if you cannot make a live class.
Instructor: Vazilyn Poinsetta | Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Dates: January 18 – April 4
Location: Virtual course; instructor will email online link to registered participants
Class Size: Unlimited
Cost: $40.00

BEYOND U- Sing, Lady, Sing!
2024-02-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
THURSDAYS @ Beyond U
SING, LADY, SING! (WOMEN’S MULTI-STYLE SINGING GROUP)
Come and be a part of the Joy of Group Singing with “Sing, Lady, Sing!” Rehearsals will include a warmup, working on harmonies, pointers on vocal techniques…… and FUN singing music! Alina is always open to suggestions on repertoire. We will go “Everywhere Music Goes”. Directed by pianist/arranger/vocalist Alina Morr, of the award-winning group, Straight Ahead, the group will sing a variety of styles.
Instructor: Alina Morr l Time: 12:30PM – 2PM l Location: In person at Hannan Center
Class Size: 7 min/ 20 max
Materials Needed: TBA

Beyond U - Linguistic Justice | Community & Writing Workshop
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:15 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Linguistic Justice – Community & Writing Workshop
Presented by Wayne State University and The Hannan Center
February 15-April 11, 2024 | Thursdays 1:00-2:15 PM
Discover the power of words and the pursuit of linguistic justice in this Winter 2024 Workshop: Linguistic Justice-Community and Writing, presented by Wayne State University Community and Writing Program in partnership with The Hannan Center’s Beyond You initiative. This eight-week co-educational workshop, led by facilitators Ms. Jessica Ridgeway and Pat Baldwin, aims to address critical issues of linguistic racism, cultural diversity, and community engagement. Through readings, discussions, and hands-on projects, participants will delve into the rich tapestry of language, exploring the historical, cultural, political, and racial dimensions of Black Language and its impact on marginalized communities. This course empowers students to become active citizens within their communities, working to dismantle anti-Black linguistic racism and racial hierarchies. Join them on Thursdays from 1:00-2:15 PM to be part of this transformative journey, fostering understanding and creating meaningful change in today’s challenging linguistic landscape.
For more info, call Pat Baldwin at (313) 833-1300.
