Beyond U - Spring Summer Session
2024-05-23, 2024-05-24, 2024-05-28, 2024-05-29, 2024-05-30 | 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

Kayrod Art Gallery Gift Shop
2024-05-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 - Art & Design 101
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-30 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, 2024-05-30 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, 2024-05-30 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

Fancy Stitch
2024-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Fancy Stitch
12-3p | Hannan Center
Do you love to create through knitting or crochet? Please
join the Detroit Knitting and Crochet Club every Fourth Saturday of the month at Hannan Center. Contact CharKim Smith at 313-833-1300 ext 40 or csmith@hannan.org

Last Monday of the Month - Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2024-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Breath of Change-Caregiver Support Group
6-7p | Virtual
Join us virtually and connect with a family support guide from the Hannan Center as well as other caregivers in our community. This space is for you to learn about topics
related to caregiving and meet other caregivers.
Register with Melissa Draughn at mdraughn@hannan.org

Beyond U - Tai Chi
2024-05-28 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
2024-05-28 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
2024-05-29 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
2024-05-29 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
2024-05-29 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
2024-05-29 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
2024-05-29 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
