Events for week of December 22, 2024

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

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. […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 [email protected]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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”. […]

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 [email protected]

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

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 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 [email protected]