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African Mixed-Media Collage Workshop in partnership with CCS & Joye Opoku Ofei
African Mixed-Media Collage Workshop in partnership with CCS & Joye Opoku Ofei 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

Collaborative Partnership with the College for Creative Studies

Joye Opoku Ofei was born in Ghana, West Africa. Mr. Ofei received numerous citations and awards as a child, leading to national and international art competitions in West Africa. His successful career as an artist has enabled his work to be shown widely, some of which is on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. He is currently a resident drawer and painter who works with youth at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the College of Creative Studies, and the YMCA. Mr. Ofei will share his traditional culture, music, and artistic experiences during these workshops.

African Mixed-Media Collage Workshops

This class will introduce participants to the basic materials and techniques for collage using mixed media including paper, fibers, and found materials.

o African Village Collage Workshop: Saturday – June 8 | Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

o African Market Collage Workshop: Saturday – July 13| Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

o African Wadaabe Doll Workshop: Saturday – August 10| Time: 10AM -12:30PM

Instructor: Joye Ofei, Teaching Artist
Time: 10AM – 12:30PM | Location: Hannan Center
Class Size: 6 min/14 max
Materials needed: all materials will be supplied for this workshop.
Cost: $15.00 for one, $25.00 for two, or $35.00 for all three workshops

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Beyond U – Saturday Book Club
Beyond U – Saturday Book Club 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – Fine Arts Course
Beyond U – Fine Arts Course 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – Health & Healing for Living
Beyond U – Health & Healing for Living 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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BEYOND U – Sing, Lady, Sing!
BEYOND U – Sing, Lady, Sing! 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – Art & Design 101
Beyond U – Art & Design 101 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – Theater
Beyond U – Theater 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – Advanced Fitness
Beyond U – Advanced Fitness 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – CIRCL Mobility
Beyond U – CIRCL Mobility 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

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Beyond U – I LOVE SPANISH II
Beyond U – I LOVE SPANISH II 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

Our Mission

The mission of Hannan Center is to preserve the dignity and enhance the quality of life of older adults 55+ in Michigan.

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