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