Advanced Fitness - (Virtual) (BeyondU)
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
Activities instructed by John Barber
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, exercise ball, resistance bands, and a chair are used for seated or standing support.

Kayrod Art Gallery Gift Shop
2026-01-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-29 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 Book Club - Jan. 21st
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Join us for the Beyond U monthly book club. The book for January is Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. The Book Club members will choose subsequent books. Participants should plan to read the monthly assigned book BEFORE attending the monthly book discussion.

Third Wednesday of the month - Active Connections Group
2026-01-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Hannan Active Connections (formerly the Detroit Public Library Active Connections group)
2:30-3:20p | Hannan Center
An in-person support group for older adults. We will cover a
variety of topics from creative coping skills, resources and
more! Light refreshments will be served.
Contact Sue Probert at (313) 833-1300 x38 or sprobert@hannan.org

Theater (BeyondU)
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Hannan Center Black Box Theater, 4750 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Madelyn Porter
This class will provide the opportunity to explore aspects of theater performance and production. Through various theater techniques, such as improvisation, oral history, and storytelling, the group will develop and share their creativity with an audience.

Art and Design 101 (Zoom) (BeyondU)
2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Jim Puntigam
Be yourself and do art. Explore your possibilities in drawing, painting, and collage. This course is for beginners and those who want to review working with the process in art-making. Course goals: working with a variety of materials to understand what is possible; gaining self-confidence in doing art; learning about artists–past and present–their lives, and their processes

Sing Ladies Sing! (BeyondU)
2026-01-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Eileen Orr
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!

4th Thursday of the Month - Virtual Mental Health Support
2026-01-22 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

Yoga (Friday) In-Person & ZOOM
2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Trina Campbell
For all levels of ability. We will do seated and standing poses with floor work being optional. Plenty of helpful modifications will be suggessted. Gain flexibility, balance, range of motion, and even muscular strength.

Tech Friday (by appointment only)
2026-01-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Have problems with your phone, computer or other tech device? No problem, we’re here to help. Please contact the front desk 313-833-1300 x 10 to schedule in-person technology demonstrations and tutorials.

Fancy Stitch
2026-01-24 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

Yoga (BeyondU)
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Laura Lerman
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexiility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Hustle Dancing (BeyondU)
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Nawali G.

This dance class supports healthy aging, brain memory, and balance.

Intro to French (Beyond U)
2026-01-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Deborah Benedic
Intro to French is designed for students with little or no experience in the French language. In this course, you will build a strong foundation in everyday vocabulary, essential grammar, and practical conversation skills. Through interactive activities, guided practice, and role-playing, you will gain the confidence to understand and express yourself in common situations, such as greeting others, asking simple questions, describing your likes and dislikes, and navigating daily life. You will also explore elements of French culture—from traditions and travel to food and everyday expressions—to help you connect language learning with authentic experience. One class will be held at the DIA where we will discover and discuss the work of various French artists. There will also be an optional activity outside of class in which we will dine out a local French restaurant. Materials needed for this class include a notebook with pockets and 5 different dividers in it for organizing all notes and handouts provided by the instructor. Deborah Benedic chose to be an educator at the age of 4 years old! She graduated from Southgate High School (Downriver) and then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1975 from Central Michigan University, majoring in French and minoring in English. Deborah’s first and only teaching job was in secondary education at Anchor Bay High School, where she taught French, English, International Cultures, and Modern Dance. While teaching, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Dance Education at Wayne State University. After 34 years of employment in the Anchor Bay School District, and loving every minute of it, Deborah retired in 2009. Since then, she has continued to teach through her private company Quality Tutoring. In addition, she is currently the marketing director for The Loft Fine Art in Macomb County.

Photography - The Art of Seeing (BeyondU)
2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Vernice McDaniel
Discover how to look beyond the surface and capture the world with fresh eyes. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for DSLR, mirrorless, point-and-shoot, and digital cameras, covering both the technical essentials and the creative side of photography. Learn your camera’s features, composition, lighting, and how to tell visual stories while building confidence behind the lens. Hands-on exercises help you develop your visual voice and enjoy the art of seeing in every moment.

Last Monday of the Month - Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-26 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

Art - Open Studio (BeyondU)
2026-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by James Puntigam
Open studio is a weekly gathering time for participants to work on independent Art project in a group setting. A facilitator will be available each week to answer questions, discuss techniques, help spur creativity and maintain a safe working environment. Even though there will be a few reference and art materials available, Participants are encouraged bring in their own materials to share and to create their work.

Tai Chi (BeyondU)
2026-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Provides an opportunity for participants to learn the ancient Chinese form of moving, meditation, and relaxation while creating balance between the mind and body. The flowing dance-like movements are able to improve muscular strength, flexibility, join movement, balance, and cardio-respiratory fitness.

Meditation (Beyond U)
2026-01-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Activities instructed by Vernice Daniels
In this course we will explore the various techniques of meditation. Learn and develop the practical skills of mindfulness meditation, including methods for a) deepening concentration and b) responding skillfully to physical pain, stress, and difficult emotions and thought patterns.

Sing Out Multi Style Singing Group for Men (BeyondU)
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Hannan Center, 4750 Woodward Ave,, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Activities instructed by Alina Morr
Come swing with us! Join in the joy of group singing as we sing great music from Blues, Doo Wop and the Motown eras, as well as contemporary popular music. Weekly rehearsals with be accompanied by live jazz piano, played by Director/Accompanist Alina Morr, from the Grammy-Nominated jazz group, Straight Ahead. “Be There or Be Square!”

Strength Training for the Mature Adult (BeyondU)
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid – In Person / Virtual
Activities instructed by Trina Swihart
This hybrid beginner-strength class will include full-body exercises to work all major muscle groups.
