Daytime Speakers

  • Hearing Issues As We Age

    Hearing Issues As We Age

    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 12:00-1:30pm

    Thank you to Henry Ford Health - Our Health and Wellness Sponsor!

    Dr. Karrie Slominski, AuD

    According to the American Academy of Audiology, one in three people older than 60 have hearing loss, and one in two people older than age 85 have hearing loss. Join Karrie Slominski, senior staff audiologist with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, for a presentation discussing hearing issues among seniors, including hearing loss and tinnitus, and ways to improve quality of life as it relates to hearing loss.A light lunch will be provided. 

  • Spanish Conversation for Cognitive Well-Being: Advanced Class

    Spanish Conversation for Cognitive Well-Being: Advanced Class

    Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 3:30-5:00pm

    Advance Class - 6 week class. Wednesdays March 5 - April 9

    This course is designed to provide a stimulating and engaging environment for individuals interested in learning Spanish while promoting cognitive health. Through interactive conversation activities, this course aims to enhance mental agility, memory and linguistic skills, all while fostering social connections and cultural understanding. In this 6-week course, participants will explore daily conversational topics. Your instructor, Señora Bartlett, will guide you through various activities and exercises designed to challenge your brain, improve language proficiency and keep your cognitive abilities sharp.

    Señora Carla Bartlett is a native Spanish speaker and also fluent in Italian. She has been teaching for over 30 years at the high school and Adult Education levels. She holds a BA from U of M-Ann Arbor and a MASTERS Art of Teaching.

  • The Joy of Belly Dancing

    The Joy of Belly Dancing

    Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    Zeina Yaghi, Belly Dance Instructor

    Join us and experience the beauty and artistry of this ancient form of dancing. Students can expect to learn basic belly dance techniques, including hip isolations, shimmies, fluid arm movements and graceful transitions. You will also develop rhythm awareness, core strengthening , and confidence in expressing yourself through movement. Whether a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will provide a supportive and engaging environment to embrace the joy of belly dance. Wear comfortable clothing.

  • The World of Forensic Science

    The World of Forensic Science

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 1:00-2:30pm

    Ruth Holmes, CDE, Handwriting Examiner, Pentec, Inc.

    Document and fraud examiners study for years the science and the art of examining handwriting, signatures, numbers, financial transactions, forensic methods, investigation techniques, the law, communication and preparation of testimony, and exhibits for court as expert witnesses. In over thirty years in the field, Ruth Holmes has faced some of the most difficult challenges possible from murderers to the media, from the judges to the juries. Learn the highs and lows from her experiences and remarkable cases. 

  • Introduction to the Ancient Art of Henna

    Introduction to the Ancient Art of Henna

    Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 4:00-6:00pm

    Next welcomes Lauren Northrop. Lauren is excited to teach this introductory class and to bring access to this ancient art to our community! Come and learn the culture and history of the ancient art of henna, along with a tutorial of basic henna designs and techniques. Participants will receive their own organic henna cone, and will receive instruction on beginner henna application. We will draw various designs on paper and learn about henna body art. The henna used in this course is pure, natural, USDA certified and contains no synthetic chemicals. This is a great course to take with a friend or family member because students will get to keep their henna cones so they can practice at home!

  • African American Quilting

    African American Quilting

    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 11:00-12:30pm

    Linda Ali, member of GLAAQN

    Members of the Great Lakes African American Quilters’ Network (GLAAQN) will present the rich history of African American quilting, exploring its role in preserving heritage and culture.  This program will highlight the artistry and storytelling traditions of African American quilters and how quilts served as both expression and communication throughout history. Join us for this, the last program of our cultural series on Africa. Several quilts will be available for viewing.