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Beyond U – Hand Quilting

Beyond U – Hand Quilting 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

Wednesdays @ Beyond U

HAND-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 of the ancestors. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to cut, piece, and hand-quilt fabrics together by hand using a needle and thread. Note: Students will need to purchase their supplies. A complete supply list will be provided.

During the first class, we will discuss what kinds of fabrics, batting, thread are needed for this course and the quantities to purchase.

Instructor: April Shipp l Time: 10AM – 12PM l Location: Hannan Center
Dates: Begins January 17 and ends March 27
Class Size: 6 min/12 max l Cost: $25 course

Materials Needed: Some materials might include: cotton fabrics, sharp scissors, a rotary cutter, a rotary cutter mat, see-through rulers 6”x18 or 6”x24, a seam ripper, hand sewing needles, straight pins for quilting, a thimble, #2 pencils, masking tape, quilters safety pins, and thread.

Class Rules of conduct: class must start on time. No food or drink is allowed. You may bring a bottle of water. Please turn all cell phones to vibrate during class.

Beyond U – Tai Chi

Beyond U – Tai Chi 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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: 10 min/45 Max

Eye Travel – Eye Care for the Homebound & Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Eye Travel – Eye Care for the Homebound & Dedicated Senior Medical Center 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie
When was your last eye exam? 👁 Are you concerned about your eye health? 👓
From 11a -1p Hannan Center will be joined by the Dedicated Senior Medical Center and Eye Travel for a mini-educational eye care seminar. Bring your insurance card if you’d like an eye exam. Boxed lunches will be provided.
Space is limited!!
You can register by calling Melissa Draughn at 313-833-1300 x32 or email Melissa at: [email protected]
We will SEE 👀you soon!

Beyond U – Dancing

Beyond U – Dancing 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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. l Time: 11AM – 12PM l Location: Hannan Center
Requirements: Need sound system, Blue tooth compatible
Class Size: 10 min/ 25 max

Beyond U – Yoga

Beyond U – Yoga 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

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

Winter Essentials Drive for Hannan Center!

Winter Essentials Drive for Hannan Center! 150 150 Rebecca Gillespie

HBP Control Workshop – National Kidney Foundation at Hannan Center

HBP Control Workshop – National Kidney Foundation at Hannan Center 1088 1408 Hannan Center

Take charge of your health! Join us for a Six-Week Workshop Wednesdays from 10-11:30a.m.

At Hannan Center, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will present a workshop helping participants, or family members, learn how to:

  • Monitor blood pressure
  • Cope with stress
  • Make healthy food choices
  • Create a physical activity plan
  • Manage your medications
  • Keep personal action plans – and more

High blood pressure control will help you build skills and tools to manage your hypertension (“hbp”) and live a healthier life. It is a fun, interactive, eight week workshop led by certified leaders.

Second Sunday Artists Talk (virtual – registration required)

Second Sunday Artists Talk (virtual – registration required) 2160 1440 Hannan Center

2nd Sunday Arts Program
Join us every 2nd Sunday at 1pm for an hour. This monthly talk and showcase will feature the works of a single artist, followed by a lively, open Q&A with the artist.

The ‘Second Sunday Art Program’ is in cooperation with MiGen. You can register for the event at the MiGen calendar.

Hosted by Hannan Center.

Detroit Elders Project – Every 3rd Thursday at Hannan Center

Detroit Elders Project – Every 3rd Thursday at Hannan Center 286 176 Hannan Center

Detroit Elders Project

This group is a collaboration with MiGen and is for Detroit’s LGBTQ and Same Gender Loving older adults to learn about important issues that may impact their lives and to socialize with one another in a safe, supportive environment. Complimentary dinner provided.

Meets in person the third Thursday of each month from 5PM-7:30PM.

For more information, reach out to:

Cornelius Wilson from MiGen
Email at [email protected] or by phone at 313.942.2803.

Richard Reeves from Hannan Center
Email at [email protected] or by phone at 313.833.1300 x25.

Beyond U Registration – Winter 2023 Term

Beyond U Registration – Winter 2023 Term 1500 1500 Hannan Center

Online Registration is Open now through Thursday, January 11, 2024
Do not miss attending a workshop or class during our Winter term.

Visit Hannan’s Beyond U registration page and sign up today!

http://hannan.org/classes-and-workshops/

2023 Winter Term Begins: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
2023 Winter Term Ends: Friday, May 3, 2024

All classes and workshops will be online unless otherwise noted in class description.
Registration is $7.00, plus Class/Workshop fee $7.00 (unless otherwise noted in class description)