Summer Sizzle - Tech Workshops
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Hybrid – In Person / Virtual
Saturdays @ Beyond U
Summer Sizzle – Tech Workshops
Each Tech Workshop will consist of a 30-minute lecture and a 30-minute hands-on, or Q &A.
Materials needed: A computer lab will be provided for computer workshops at Hannan Center.
Participants must have their own electronic devices for the Zoom workshops.
Anita T. Gibbs has over 25 years of experience in technology and computer science instruction at the Undergraduate and primary education levels. She has written computer courses, including a Capstone for a graduate student thesis argument. Ms. Gibbs has worked with The Hannan Center over the past 5 years providing instruction for older adults to assist in the foundation of technological ideas and principles. The courses provide the skills and knowledge needed for successful navigation, enabling a viable source of secure understanding and knowledge, for the ever-changing applied sciences and technological advances in today’s computer dynamics.
Show Me the Money
Saturday, May 18 | Time: 10 –11PM | Location: Hannan Center| Cost: $5
Students will review select financial applications to address usage as well as tips and tricks to secure personal data while in use. Bill payment options, auto pay, and paying by phone will be demonstrated.
Not Just TikTok and Instagram
Saturday, May 18 | Time: 12 –1PM | Location: Hannan Center| Cost: $5
Participants will learn basic photo and video creation, including cropping, filter use, colorization, black and white, shading, etc. Also visit platforms like Meta (Facebook) and X (formally Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
Internet Terms to Remember
Saturday, June 15 | Time: 10 – 11PM | Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the workshop. | Cost: $5
Students will learn research methods, terms, and tasks for everyday use while using smartphones or computer devices.
Digital Messaging
Saturday, June 15 | Time: 12 – 1PM | Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the workshop. | Cost: $5
Participants will navigate email, texting, and other online communication. Includes editing, erasing/attaching docs and or photos.
Artificial Intelligence: Real or Memorex?
Saturday, July 20 | Time: 10-11AM| Location: Hannan Center | Cost: $5
Participants will review what is artificial and what is real. What are the (positive or negative) implications of (AI created) Photos, illustration, tests, etc.
Computer Navigation: Tricks and Tips
Saturday, July 20 | Time: 12- 1PM | Location: Hannan Center | Cost: $5
Students will revisit some computer basics and review tips and tricks to better navigate Smart-phone and hand- held computer type devices.

Beyond U - Saturday Book Club
2024-05-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Saturday Beyond U Book Club
Join us at Hannan Center for the Beyond U monthly book club led by Hannan Center’s own Pat Baldwin. Each month we will read a book of interest. Participants should plan to read the monthly book before attending a Saturday club meeting to join in a lively discussion.
The book for May will be ‘The Darkest Child’ by Delores Phillips. The Beyond U Book Club participants will select the subsequent books. We hope to see you there!
Dates: Saturdays: May 18, June 15, July 20| Time: 12:30 – 2PM
Class Size: 8 min/15 max
Location: Hannan Center
Materials needed: Purchase the book of the month; or reserve through your local library

Beyond U - Spring Summer Session
2024-05-20, 2024-05-21, 2024-05-22, 2024-05-23, 2024-05-24 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Beyond U Spring/Summer Catalog
Beyond U Registration
Spring/Summer 2024 Registration Dates

Online Registration to Remain Available
Spring/Summer 2024 Registration began Monday, April 8, 2024
SPRING/SUMMER 2024 TERM BEGINS: Monday, May 6, 2024
SPRING/SUMMER 2024 TERM ENDS: Friday, August 23, 2024

Beyond U - Yoga
2024-05-20 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

Kayrod Art Gallery Gift Shop
2024-05-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-24 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 - Dancing
2024-05-20 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: Wear comfortable clothing
Class Size: 10 min/ 25 max

Beyond U - Tai Chi
2024-05-21 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
2024-05-21 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

Beyond U - Advanced Fitness
2024-05-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Wednesdays @ Beyond U
Advanced Fitness with Mr. Barber
This class utilizes a variety of exercises designed to increase strength, range of motion, and activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated or standing support.
Instructor: John Barber l Time: 9AM – 10AM l Location: Zoom
Class Size: 10 min

Beyond U - Intermediate Quilting
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Wednesdays @ Beyond U
INTERMEDIATE-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.
Instructor: April Shipp l Time: 10AM – 12PM l Location: Hannan Center
Class Size: 6 min/12 max l Cost: $25 course
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
2024-05-22 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
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
2024-05-22 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
2024-05-22 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 - Art & Design 101
2024-05-23 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
2024-05-23 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
Location: Virtual course; instructor will email online link to registered participants
Class Size: Unlimited
Cost: $40.00

BEYOND U - Sing, Lady, Sing!
2024-05-23 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

4th Thursday of the Month - Virtual Mental Health Support
2024-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Winds of Change
4-5p | Virtual
Join us twice a month for our online support group for older
adults coping with social isolation. This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Contact Sue Probert at 313-833-1300 ext 38 or sprobert@hannan.org

BEYOND U - Drums Alive
2024-05-24 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Beyond U - Yoga
2024-05-24 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
2024-05-24 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
