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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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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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Beyond U – Fine Arts Course
Beyond U – Fine Arts Course 150 150 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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 MARCOM

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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