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Advanced Fitness – (Virtual) (BeyondU)
Advanced Fitness – (Virtual) (BeyondU) 150 150 MARCOM

Advanced FitnessActivities 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.

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A History Untold: African Americans in America (Beyond U)
A History Untold: African Americans in America (Beyond U) 150 150 MARCOM

Activities instructed by Dr. Caroline Campbell

This course offers an intensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the profound and enduring culture forged by African Americans in the aftermath of involuntary transplantation to the Americas. Moving beyond conventional narratives, this is an “Untold History” that critically examines the cultural evolution during and subsequent to chattel slavery in the United States. Through an interdisciplinary lens, we will explore how African Americans have profoundly shaped American life by examining several broad areas, including:

  • Arts & Performance: Investigating foundational expressions in music (including the rarely discussed slave symphony orchestras), dance, and visual arts.
  • Narrative & Film: Analyzing key cinematic and literary works that define and challenge the African American experience.
  • Innovation & Craft: Tracing contributions in material culture, crafts, and foundational technologies.
  • Education & Resilience: Exploring the persistent struggle for knowledge and the formation of distinct educational and community structures.
  • Sports & Identity: Analyzing the role of athletics in shaping social mobility and national identity. Participants will gain a critical understanding of the resilience, innovation, and enduring cultural impact of African Americans.
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Beyond U – Health & Healing for Living – FREE Nutrition Class
Beyond U – Health & Healing for Living – FREE Nutrition Class 1088 1408 MARCOM
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BeyondU’s Hannan After Dark | Slim Gaillard with the King Sophia Trio
BeyondU’s Hannan After Dark | Slim Gaillard with the King Sophia Trio 150 150 MARCOM

TICKETS: $15 | Begins 5pm | Contact Richard Reeves for tickets and more information

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Hannan After Dark | Listening B(l)ack Media Series
Hannan After Dark | Listening B(l)ack Media Series 1080 1080 MARCOM

August 1 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower-Level | Cost: $15 | Billy Strayhorn — Music & *Film “Lush Life”
For this episode, we will focus on the vast musical impact of tremendously prolific composer, Billy “Sweet Pea” Strayhorn. We will examine his lifelong musical journey as an indispensable artistic counterweight to Duke Ellington.  To supplement the discussion, there will be a showing of the documentary, Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, which sheds necessary light on the complicated obstacles Strayhorn was forced to navigate as an openly gay Black man, as well as a preeminent musical artist. Live performances of his works will illustrate the profound and long-lasting nature of Strayhorn’s immense musical catalog.

September 12 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | Quincy Jones — Lecture & *Film “The Wiz”
The focus of this episode will be the incomparably influential Quincy Jones. We will discuss his plethora of original compositions and arrangements, as well as the many significant artists and projects he shaped as a vetted musical architect and guide.   The lecture will be preceded by a showing of The Wiz, laying the groundwork for our discussion of its soundtrack composer’s expansive artist portfolio.

October 3 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”

November 7 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”

December 5 | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: Hannan Center Black Box Theater – Lower – Level | Cost: $15 | TBA — Lecture & *Film “Title”

*Films typically begin 3 PM same day as performances at no additional cost
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Beyond U – Spring Summer Session
Beyond U – Spring Summer Session 150 150 MARCOM

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
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Beyond U – Drums Alive
Beyond U – Drums Alive 150 150 MARCOM

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

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Summer Sizzle – Tech Workshops
Summer Sizzle – Tech Workshops 150 150 MARCOM

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.

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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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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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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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